Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-26
CYCLING CLUB GOSSIP

Spring is only matter of three weeks dis
tant and while its advent does not neces-
sarily mean good riding weather, yet the
days are much better for the sport than
during the middle of winter. While the
racing season does not open until the end
of May, the bicycle riding season, as a rule,
opens up nearly two months earlier. The
weather of the past week has been good for
general riding. and the wheelmen have
taken full advantage of IT. Tomorrow's
weather, 1t is thought, will be pleasant.
Capital hi. Club.
Unpleasant weather prevented the run of
the Capital Ri. Club last Sunday. If to-
morrow is favorable short run will be
taken to some point around town.
Earl Quackenbush, one of the popular
members OF the club. gave a farewell ban
quet Thursday evening at the Raleigh to
twenty-five members of the club. He will
leave for the KlOndike soon.
The german given by the club last Friday
evening was very successful affair. The
attendance was large and a very enjoyable
evening was spent.
The smoker which was held Washingtons
birthday proved to be very successful
affair. a good program was presented,
which was well enjoyed by the members
and the invited guests.
Arlington Whcelmcn.
Owing TO the almost impossible condition
of the roads surrounding the city, caused
by the heavy downDour of rain the latter
part of the week, the club run scheduled
for Arlington Sunday morning was post
poned. In spite of the Indictment weather
several of the most enthusiastic riders
registered "a few miles on their cyclometers
within the city limits. A party of A. s took
car ride to the wharf and enjoyed an
oyster feast, while some of the members
dined at the homes of several of the clubs
oldest members; so, withstanding the
inability of the club to have a general rum
an enjoyable time was had among the
Arlington Wheeln en-.
Captain Murphy has concluded to send
out weekly notices, announcing to what
point the run is TO be made. He reached
this conclusion in view of the fact that
many of the members who take a ride
among themselves Sundays claim to be
entitled to the credit OF having made a
run. whereby swelling their record in the
competition for the clubs gold medal. To
avoid any misunderstanding in the future
as TO club runs, he will resume the old GUS
tom of mailing each member a weekly
notice, and only when a regular run is
made will the members participating be
given credit for run.
speciTl meeting OF the amusement COM
mittee will b. held some time during the
coming week to discuss several ideas in the
amusement line, which have been con-
ceived and submitted by members of the
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teresting entertainInen t TO present at one
OF the regular meetings in the near future.
The clubs insignia Uhe winged A. has
been elaborated, and the result is the same
regulation winged A, but with more of the
brilliant red visible. the same being artis-
tcdliy worked in the wings, which gives a
very beautiful effect. These embiems are
not to supplant the ones now in use but
VIII be given 10 Few members and to the
old boys when they desire a fresh-looking
emblem By this method, in time, every
Arlington Wheelman will be wearing the
more elaborated winged \.
The continual kicking of ex-Captain
Frank c. Potts friends, because every
rainy day they were compelled to travel
through several inches of mud in order to
reach his home, has induced "Congeniar'
Frank to change his domicile. He is now
located in coy little home, No. 30 Sth
street northeast. which is accessible in all
seasons, and where he will be glad to well
come his friends at any time.
At the next regular meeting, Tuesday
evening, several important matters are to
come up for discussion, and it is earnestly
requested by the president that as many
members as possible be present.
During the week five full nickel-plated
wheels arrived in the club Bringing the
total number UP 10 twelve, AMI it is ex-
pected that the owners thereof will have
them out On exhibition in tomorroW's run.
The best wishes and hearty congratu-
lations of the Arlington Wheelmcn are ex-
tended to Mr.. NJ Carney. a new member
Mr.. John Wick, a member whom the club
lnfrequently has the pleasure of seeing at
the meetings, because of his position our
OF the city, expects to leave soon for In
dian territory.
The postponed run OF last Sunday TO
Arlington will be made tomorrow, starting
from 18th street and New York avenue
AT ~ o CLOCK 1t Is especially desired by
the captain that new members, ana those
whose applications have been received al
tend the rum An applicant for admission
10 the club must attend one run before his
nar.2e can be acted upon. This rule is posi
i've ana ADMITS OF no exception.
Century Cycle Club,
The members of the Century Cycle Club
were prevented from taking run last Sun
day by the inclement weather. Many of
the boys, however, spent pleasant after
noon and evening at the club rooms
The excellent work of the basket ball
team in Wednesdays game pIeases the
members The rooters OF the Century Club
are always on hand on these occasions and
Keep up the interest IN the game as we'll
making 1t exciting. The work of Abel.
haut man, OConnor and CounseIman was
excellent.
Sam Dodd, who was slightly injured in
Wednesdays game with the Mount Pleas
ants, is much improved and around again
Inc boys VIII start into active road riding
next month, and 4 century run will proba-
Oily be taken by the latter part OF the
mnutA.
Checker playing is INDUCED in to a con-
siderable extent by the members Every
evening many Of the boys are on hand
playing cards or telling yarns.
The boys are much pleased at the success
or the entertainment which was given last
night at Odd Fellows Hall, under the au-
spices OF the club. The success of the en-
teFtalnme Mt is due to Mr.. w ). Young and
MI Louis Anderson, who have worked un-
eeasinSiy FOR the past month TO make it a
success. The club is also greatly indebted
70 those VINO took part in the affair and as
sistca in its management
lie club will take run tomorrow to
anglers Club house, leaving the club house
"a street northwest, at $50 O'Clock
~Captaln Byrnes will be in command.
Lcvant WheeImen.
Many of the Levant boys attended the
e. tertainment and dance given by the Cen
fury Cycle Club last evening and enjoyed
themselves immensely
The election ard installment of officers
Will DO held next Tuesday evening
The committee on the revision of the CON-
siitUticn Will be ready to report at the next
meeting. They have made several very i'm
pcTt2nt changes, which WILL II adopted be
advantageous to the club.
The selection OF a new emblem was the
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