Evening star., 1909-06-13


the clubhouse Georgia ave
nue The object is to discuss important
matters affecting the motorists of this
CITY Among the subjects are the neces-
sity for lights on horse drawn vehicles;
dripping OF oil on the streets. and un-
necessary activity of bicycle policemen
toward the automobiles. Regulations re-
Gently suggested by Maj. Judson. Engi-
neer Commissioner. will also be consider
ed They relate TO the elimination OF
smoke. cutting cut the muff1er and the
use of gas lamps In crowded localities
At the meeting Wednesday a committee
will be appointed 10 represent the club
at a hearing before the District Com
missoners.
John K. Heyl. secretary of the Automo-
bile Club. departed yesterday for Allan
tic City to attend a convention which
will open tomorrow and will be IN ses-
sion throughout the week.
J. A. Muehleisen captain Of the Auto
mobile Club. is In Detroit, Mich. He is
expected to return Tuesday evening.
The clubhouse on Georgia avenue has
undergone its spring cleaning. The ex-
terror and the porches were painted.
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An automobile service has been es-
tablished from Havre to Paris for the
benefit of the patrons OF the French
line, plying between New York and
Havre. Automobiles will be on the pier
awaiting the arrival of the steamers. ana
will convey passengers who may desire
to ride to Paris with a stop at Rouen lot
luncheon. 1t is tive-hour journey ana
one that gives the tourist an opportunity
to see much of rural France. Arrange
rnents will be made by wireless for the
number of automobiles required.
Mr.. and Mrs II. Chadwick Hunter OF
this city are contemplating tour In
their Franklin runabout. The start will
be made next month, with Denver. Col.
as the objective point. The return trip
will be in the early fall.
Horace c. Chandlee, treasurer of the
Automobile Club of Washington. laid
aside his automobile last Sunday and ac-
companied by his wife. took a two-day
cruise down the Potomac river III his
motor boat, returning Monday. Within
q few weeks he expects to receive new
thirtyfoot cruiser in which he will spend
! considerable time this summer.
W. B. McBurney of the Pope Manu-
featuring Company has returned from a
trip to New York.
c. B. Hight has purchased a Stoddard-
Dayton, with a toy tonneau.
3. f. Pisen expects to do considerable
touring in his new White steamer, which
was deliver few days ago. The ma
chine In duplicate OF the one used by
President Taft.
n. B. Walcott, with a party of friends,
in his 3O-horsepower Dragon. spent last
Sunday touring through Maryland re-
turning via Burnt Mills and Sligo.
Mrs. l.. NJ. Bigford and a party of
friends passed through this city recently
en- route to Atlantic City and New York.
in a Cha almers-Detroit touring car. The
party has been motoring for month
Later they will tour the New England
states.
William D. West, president of the Au-
tomobile Club, has returned from a trip
10 Atlantic City and New York. Weather
permitting. he will leave today in his
Maryland Car for two-hundred-mile
tllp through Maryland and Pennsylvania.
Ed B. Terry, in his Buick started for
Ridgeville. Md. last Sunday but owing
to the sea OF mud between Rockville and
Gaithersburg. obliged to abandon the
trip and return To the city. He reported
the roads impossible.
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Frank j. Hogan, in his Buick. weather
permitting. is to leave early this morning
for a trip to Philadelphia. He will be ac-
companied by his wife and a party of
friends.
Robert B. Cavery. former president of
the Automobile Club left Friday for Bal
timore, where he had delivered to him
his new Maryland car. He drove the car
10 the factory at Reading Pa, where ne
Will have special tonnedu put on.
The ofhcers of the Automobile Club of
Washington are gratified by the success
, of orphans day" last Monday. Through
the generosity of the automobile trade
and private owners thirty cars were
placed at the disposal of the club, and
nearly three hundred youngsters from the
various orphan asylums given a DAYS
outing at Glen Echo The start was
made from Franklin Park. 18th and K
streets. at 2 o'clock, returning at sun
down.
George Thomas in REQ car took an
enjoyable trip last week along the eastern
shore of Maryland. He then started for
Purcellyille. Va. and the Shenandoah
valley in the same car, with Staunton as
the destination
Lester ID. Moore with a party of friends
took part in an endurance test last Mon
day night. without competitors Despite
the inclemency of the weather in a REQ
car he took Charles w Bender E a.,
+. Johansen and Mr.. Collins on a fyire trim
to Frederick. Md The start was made
from this city at midnight. and the re-
turn at IL o'clock Tuesday morning,
without accident or trouble OF any sort
The roads were bad.
OF interest to local automobists vino
contemplate motoring through the Key
stone state is announcement that At