Programme Continued
9.00 P.M. "Stag smoker" in the immense Mechanics' Hall, capable of seating thousands.
Friday, August 18.
Bass Point, Nahant, Winthrop, Plymouth, Salem Willows, Gloucester, Cape Ann and Provincetown. See Monday's program for details.
RUN No. 17.
8.30 a. m. Leave Copley Square for an all-day run to Brockton. The route takes one over Massachusetts avenue to Boston street, Columbia Road, Upham's Corner, through Dorchester to Milton Lower Mills, up Milton Hill, from the top of which a most beautiful view can be had. From here to Quincy are a good many down grades and some good coasting; from Quincy we go through Braintree and Holbrook, and then direct to Brockton; dinner at the Belmont Hotel, where a fine dinner can be had. The afternoon trip takes one home via Stoughton, across the Canton Meadows to Endicott, to Dedham, the streets of which are beautifully shaded, passing en route the famous Fairbanks House, with long, low sides and sweeping roof. This is the oldest house in Dedham, built, according to the best authorities, about 1650, although some say earlier. Before coming to the Fairbanks House, we pass the famous Avery Oak. It measures sixteen feet in circumference five feet from the ground. When the builders of the frigate Constitution, "Grand Old Ironsides," were seeking ship's timbers for it, they coveted this old oak, but the owner would not sell, declining an offer of seventy dollars, a large sum for that time. The route from here takes one over the famous Charles River to West Roxbury, Roslindale, Forest Hills, and through the Park System to starting point. Distance for the day about forty-seven miles.
RUN No. 18.
8.30 a. m. Leave Art Museum, Copley Square, for an all day run to Wayside Inn, taking dinner at this famous hostelry. The route takes us out through Longwood, Brookline, up Beacon street boulevard to Chestnut Hill Reservoir, where we wheel over the famous Newton boulevard direct to Riverside, and on to Weston, Wayland, South Sudbury to Wayside Inn, and return over same route to Weston, where we go by Stony Brook Station direct to Waltham, then over to Norumbega, where supper can be had, and stop over to attend the outdoor theatre in the evening, arriving back in Boston late that night. Those that do not care to stop at the Park can go directly into Boston from Waltham.
RUN No. 19.
9.00 a. m. Run to Cambridge, passing Harvard College grounds, Washington Elm, to North Cambridge, Arlington, where we take Pleasant street through a grand farming district to Belmont, to Waverley, visiting the Waverley Oaks, and on to Waltham. Passing the Common, we take Moody street over the river, and turn left Crafts street, direct for Newtonville and Newton, Oak Square, Allston, and into Boston. This run is about twenty-two miles.
12.00 M. Pioneers' Clam-Bake at Squantum. By invitation of the Boston Bicycle Club the members of "The Pioneers" will partake of a clam-bake at Squantum. Start will be made from Erikson statue at 12 M. sharp. Distance 7 miles.
A regulation New England clam-bake will be held on the beach at 1.80 P. M. Return will be made in full time to attend the banquet in the evening.
RUN No. 20.
2.00 p. m. Ladies' run, under the auspices of the members of the Bostonian Cycle Club (a ladies' club), through the Park System, Mattapan, and Blue Hills.
RUN No. 21.
2.30 p. m. Leave Copley Square for a run to Revere Beach and Point of Pines, via East Boston, Winthrop Junction, to State Bath House and Revere, where bathing can be indulged in, and on to the Point of Pines, so called from the grove of rugged trees here. It is a favorite picnic place, and a good shore dinner can be obtained here. This will be a stag picnic and clam-bake run, and the "Milwaukee 1900 Club" will assist in making merry.
RUN No. 22.
6.45 p. m. Those that were unable to go on the run to the Point of Pines in the afternoon can do so now, and take in the vaudeville show at the theatre and return home with the afternoon party.
7.00 P.M. Banquet of "The Pioneers" at the American House. Dinner served at 7.00 P. M. sharp. Reception 6 to 7. Dress suits barred. Dinner tickets $1.00, to be had of Abbot Bassett, secretary. Desk at The Brunswick.
Any member of the L. A. W. who joined the organization previous to Dec, 31, 1889, is eligible to join "The Pioneers." Those who hold numbers below 2483 are included in this class. Make application for membership at The Brunswick.
RUN No. 23.
7.00 p. m. Leave Copley Square for moonlight run through Brookline Woodlands and Newtons.
7.00 P. M. Run to Electric Light Races, Charles River Park.
8.00 P. M. National Championship Races at Charles River Park. Band concert by Cambridge Manual Training School Band.
Amateur Events.
Five Mile National Championship. L. A. W. Medals, Gold $25, Silver $15, Bronze $5.
Half Mile Handicap. Diamond $25, Camera $15, Training Robe $5.
One-Third Mile Championship. L. A. W. Medals, Gold $25, Silver $15, Bronze $5.
Professional Events.
Half Mile National Championship. $150, $50, $25.
Third Heat 20 Mile Middle-Distance National Championship. Winner to qualify for final. $150, $75.
Special Amateur and Professional Races to be announced.
Saturday, August 19.
Bass Point, Nahant, Winthrop, Plymouth, Salem Willows, Gloucester, Cape Ann and Provincetown. See Monday's program for details.
RUN No. 24.
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