Evening journal., 1922-06-15

The annual national motorcycle
"Gypsie Tour" takes place Sunday,
June 18th. under the auspices of the
Wil-Del. Motorcycle Association and
Motorcycle Dealers. This Is an an
nual affair held under the Motor
cycle and Allied Trade Association"
sanction and rules by registered
clubs all over the country. Last
year there were over 700 tours in
the United States. attended by over
$4,000 riders.
Every motorcyclist is invited and
urged to join in this tour and enjoy
good ride and big day OF fun.
There Is no local entry fee or restric-
tions. All are welcome. Those
who wish to qualify for one of the
NJ. and A. T. A. bronze watch fob
medals or belt pin for ladies, to
show they were on the tour and to
remember II by in the future, can
do so by taking out a registration
card in the NJ and A. T. A. at a very
small fee. It is so small that hard
ly anyone that goes on the tour
falls to register for a medal. This
IS not necessary and IS optional.
What we want most OF all is your
presence. and help US have a good
time.
Riders will start forming at Rod
ney Square at 7.S0, so as to get num-
bers, entry cards and checking cards
before the start at s o'clock. This
will not be a road race as all must
ride in line and the schedule for the
distance will be set at 20 to 25
NJ. p. II.
The tour master will take the lead
and the riders will be divided into
divisions Of 10 under charge of one
OF the tour masters aids.
A lengthy program has been ar
ranged consisting OF several vari-
GUS, mild motorcycle events, inwhich
any rider can take part without any
damage 10 his machine or himself.
There will also be various athletic
and novelty events for both
the men and women.
The prize list already exceeds over
$4,000 worth OF merchandise. con-
sisting of 2sxS Shoe, Ia doz tubes
2 Kay Bee spot lights, 9 Electric !
Side Car Lights, never out oil |
lamps, 1 s pair goggles, 3 nickel plat |
ed search lights, 4 speed wrenches, !
4 pair plyers. tube repair outfits, |
lS tire repair outfits, 1 tire cover. |
Figure It out yourself. Prizes have |
been furnished by Frank Mckinney, |
John II. Minnick. c. B. Schneppe |
and d. T. VanSice local motorcycle !
dealers.
So you see from the above every
body has a chance OF winning some
hing. The dealers are back of this |
% the limit and from the efforts and |
cooperation they are putting forth
{ should be some "tour" as each of
hem urges each and every one OF
heir respective riders to take part.
Don't forget to clean up your rid
ng togs and machine as there will be
,rizes for each Of the following:
Jeatest rider, cleanest machine, Sun
Law clothes or new machine doesn't
count. The condition of
our regular riding clothes-and the
leanliness of your machine. The
rst prizes for each of these is a
lay-bee spot light.
The 2Sx3 shoe will be awarded to
he local rider holding the lucky
lumber, who does not ride out of
Inc or ahead Of the man in front OF
i'm. II he does he will be disqual-
fed.
Ice cream will be furnished at the
reach by c. B. Schnepfe, one Of the
ocal dealers.
The riders from the Eastern Shore
II Maryland will join us at Chester
own.
Stops will be made at various
owns along the route TO allow riders
who have had trouble and fallen be-
hind to catch up with the rest.
Go to your dealer soon as possible
Dr. a member Of the Wil-Del and get
your entry and checking cards so as
not to delay the start. The sooner
We arrive at the beach the more
sports, bathing, etc, we will have
line for.
Further details will be announc-
d later. Keep your eyes on the
,aper. Further information can be
lad by applying to the tourmaster,
he dealers or a Wil-Del member.
This will be a treat and surprise for
II who attend, so press up the old
ene's and wash up the old dress