The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-21
SOClABHTTY RUN SPI ENDID SUCCESS PARTICIPANTS SAY
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rived, but she had left Richmond
about 7 O'Clock in the morning she
said, AS Mrs. Atkinson's party was
, maxim My a brief stop In Newport
News they were soon on their way
to Old Point Comfort
A reception committee from the
Peninsula Automobile Club WAS on
hand TO lock after the visitors, and
they performed the part OF hosts In
! thorough style. They were Kept busy
ali the afternoon. MIR Martin. Mr. II
n. Noodfln Mr.. Shackelford and Mr.
Powell having their hands fun. for car
after car now began to arrive in quick
order,
MIR. Simms and his party we're early
arrivals. SO We're Mr.. and Mrs Asnpy
Jones. IN Paige-Detroit, driven by
Va Her FalFs Mr.. ffg1es, OF florida
: completed tho party in the Paige De-
troit. and they told how they had en-
deayored To follow the example of the
pilot car all the way down Appar-
entlv Mr.. Jon 3 had not studied the
/ rules OF the run fer he was of the
opinion that the car next TO the pilot
car would make the best record. where
as Inc rules said that the car making
the hest touring time al a given ra lie
OF speed would be the winner
Spssdweli Car Arrives.
1hS Speedweil car was another OF
the early arrivals. and then came Mr..
| l. NJ, Foster in his new Kline six
sixty a beautiful car Bits Of news
I came drifting In with the arrival OF
car after car
MIR. Palmatory. II was said. had
broken an axle just outside Williams
burg. He had gone too close 10 the
gutter. and in making quick shit
mad snapped the axle close 10 the for
ward r'oht wheel
Then came news of an accident TO
mrs. Curleys car. This intrepid
driver had taken thu corner at Nor
rison's-a sharp turn-too quickly for
one OF the occupants of her car. This
proved to be Miss Stern. the little lady
/ receiving sprained arm as the re-
suit OF her flying fall from the car.
However, she had 1t dressed In New
port News and was one OF the cheer
lest OF the party at the Warwick.
! Mr.. Carley's car had pulled up on
the cornfield at Morrison's. when 1t
came to grief. and here Mr.. Weaver
came to the rescue. He supplied new
tires for ones that had suffered. axed
up the wheels. and the fndomi,a BILE
Mrs. Csnrlay. who had driven her. car
from Roanoke to take part in the run,
sped into Newport News well up with
the leaders.
| These were the only accidents OF
the day.
Luncheon at Warwick.
/ At tho Warwick Mr.. Manville had
prepared a luncheon for the two
mayors Mr.. s. X. Buxton, Mr.. Lee
Powell. Mr.. Shackelford and Mr.. Cope
land. OF Newport News. and the guests
| OF The Virginian, Captain st. Julien
Wilson. Mr.. Belvin. Mr.. Gordon and
Mr.. Edwards. There were no solemn
speechmaking, but informal talks on
the new highway was discussed.
| Mr. Manville should have a monu.
ment," observed one enthusiast.
! He has one already In the new
| Peninsula highway" was the com
ment OF Captain St. Julien Wilson.
and the others agreed that this was
| true.
| As Referee H. Grim Peck wished
to verify the time cards, 1t was de-
! cided not to announce the winners OF
the prizes donated by Tho virxinian
| until this was done. Last night Mr..
| Peck wired that he will consult with
DR.. Bassett here Tuesday and the
winners will be announced wednes-
| day.
| Prizes for Winne9v.
| The prizes consist Of handsome
silver cup. An automobile hamper full