Evening star., 1899-03-03
MANY PRIZES GIVEN AWAY
Largest Attendance of the Week at the
Cycle Show.
The Booths Where Souvenirs Are Dis.
tributed-Some of the Notice.
able Exhibits.

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the Washington Light Infantry armory, it
being estimated that fully 5000 persons
entered the hall during the evening. Owing
to the fact that prizes were distributed at
1870 O'Clock, a large number remained un-
til that time.
Dr. Mary Walker delivered a lecture on
the hygienics of bicycle riding. She advo-
Gated the use of the bicycle as means of
healthful exercise for females, and urged
the use of the rational dress" for the
wheel.
The awarding of the Neverout lamp was
made at 10 o'clock. The "prettiest young
LADY, did not give her name. The Bundy
Lamp Company will award lamp to the
most homely young lady.
All OF the dealers were generous in their
souvenirs last night, and very few failed to
get something Blackstone, the florist,
distributed 1,oOO punches of violets to the
ladies at the show, and gave a large bunch
to the handsomest lady in the hall, who
won the lamp.
The awarding of prizes was eagerly
awaited. Thirty-two were distributed. Tha
same number of prizes will be awarded this
evening and tomorrow, the closing night.
The matinee this afternoon was a de-
parture from the usual afternoon session.
All ladies were admitted free, and likewise
all children accompanied by adults. This
evening the attraction will be a match polo
game between p. ]. Fisher, the champion
Of the United States. and Howard Rhine,
the champion of the District.
TOnight's Prizes.
The following prizes will be awarded to-
night: Ten-pound packages of Eclipse cof-
fee, donated by ]. D. Lasley; four Veeder
cyclometers, Pope Manufacturing Com
pany; one camera, Carpenter Cycle Com
pany; three Neverout lamps, Rose Man.
ufacturing Company: four New Departure
bells. Gormuily & Jeffery Manufacturing
company: one pair tires. w. H. Coleman;
two Henderson exercisers. Jones & Fell
lows; Sager saddle Cleveland Cycle Com
Company: foot pump. Miller Bros: two
cyclometers, w. D. Hadger; one pair shoes,
Rich & Son! Leech saddle, DIR. Leech two
knives. d. n. WalfOrd; three Garford sad
dies, West End Cycle Company.
Souvenirs Given Away.
The souvenirs at the show. which are Civ
en- on all sides, can in most instances be Sc
cured for the asking. Blackstone, the flor
list, presents flowers, and the West End
Cycle Company, Carl Won Rodenstein gives
pretty horseshoe pins and Andrae buttons
Jones & Fellows, with Olive buttons, and
w. ID. Hadger, with Orient photographs are
on the east side wall. Sample cups of coffee
and tea with waters and sample bottles of
kafriko are given at Lasleys stands.
At the Rambler stands sample bottles of
Glacier oil, Calcium King lamp pins and
useful trouser guards are given as souve-
Mrs. Saks & Co. are liberal with Search
light pins and sample trOuser guards D.
n. Walford has handy watch openers, and,
adjoining, the stand of Richs Sons gives
small boxes of wax matches and an orna-
mental strike card. The Pope Manufacture
ing Company has carefully calculated gear
cards and small booklets containing a COM
pilation of bicycle records. The Cleveland
booths give away handsome pins and a
limited quantity of fob watch chains. The
Western Wheel Works have pins buttons
and flowers. Higham e Co. have Tiger pins
tor both ladies and gentlemen.
Ihe Tribune stands give away boutOn-
Eieres and pins, while w. F. Baum & Co.
of the Clipper stand give near ornamental
hat pins to the ladies. F. G. Smith has a
supply of buttons and round hand mirrors
while the NeVerout lamp is lavish in the
distribution of pins. In addition to this list
various souvenirs are given out for single
nights, the supply not lasting longer. This
evening and tomorrow the distribution will
probably be freer than ever.
Some Noticeable Exhibits
The exhibit of Higham & Co., located
near the southeast corner of the hall, in
point of decoration and display is the equal
of any in the show. The place is very at
tractive and has display full line of
Tiger bicycles and sundres. A number of
assistants at the booth hold nightly recep-
tiOns of hosts of friends.
The Victor bicycle exhibit is located not
far from the door, and the decorations and
general appearance are in keeping with the
general show display, extremely neat. The
booth is in charge of Mr.. Harry L. Miller,
and the exhibit consists of various models
of Victor cycles and bicycle sundries.
The exhibit Of w. f. Baum & Co. at the
south aisle, is a pleasant retreat. The ar
rangement of the bunting is made with
good effect, and is enhanced by a fun show
ing of the different styles of wheels The
souvenir given at this stand is one of the
most sought after in the whole show.
The Washington Cycle Supply Company
has very pretty stand in charge of Mr.
Fred lsell The ceiling over the booth is
illuminated by additional electric lights,
each incased in conical-shaped bunting
bag, shedding a nice light. The stand con-
tains display of Tribute bicycles and
general cycle sundries
Directly opposite this exhibit are stands
y and "A, occupied by c. E. Miller & Co.
with line of WOlff-American bicycles and
sundrfeS- Being wall exhibit there is
plenty of room for good and attractive
decoration, which adds to the appearance
of the exhibit.
The Collins Pneumatic Hub has an exhibit
IN the northeast corner, which draws large
CROWDS. The invention, which has been
made practical. is explained by those. in
charse. The practical solid tire with the
enlarged. hub presents a strange appear
ance, but the comfort that is afforded oIer
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