CYCLING.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 6305, 27 September 1898, Page 4

CYCLING.

♦ ■ LEAGUE OF NEW ZEALAND WHEELMEN. „. A Baeeting of the executive of the League of New Zealand Wheelmen was "held at seven o^clock last evening in the hall of the Chamber of Commerce. The Hokilifea C.C. wrote, appointing Mr C. Pannell as the club's delegate, the Waitem&ta Club Mr G. Letfcaby, the Selwyu Club Mr J. Marshall, and the Bruce Club Mr J. Burgess. The appointments were confirmed. The CarteaKon C. C. -wrote, objecting to a& application by the Wairarapa C.O. for B<kking Day as the date of its sports. The matter was "referred to the general meeting, as • was atao the application for affiliation of the Wellington Amateur Oiufo. The Chiistchurch C.C. wrore, applying for the a'Tlotment 'of the Five-mile Prttvintial Championshin : Knd the " Cyclist " ehailenge ahidlfl for 1898-99 'for is December Ttneeting. The ap«3 : cat:ons weie granted. Another comnmnication wns received from 'the same chib, stating that it .was 3n favour --of the league taking -steps on "behalf of aifiiliated cliibs to secure the presence of Wrilne in tb'is colony. TJfae New iSouth Wales League •wrote, endorsing a disqualification. A letter was read from the Pioneer 8.C., asking that its application for 'confirmation of its miles should he wi indrawn. The fetter was Tield over. The Secretory stated that he "was in commun ; cation with the Gisborne 'Club with regard to its proposed affiliation. An application by P. Rulston for >a, .League road record certificate was referred back for further particulars. The Dunedin C.C. ■wrote, expressing the opinion that the League sbxrald confine its operations to racing, and should not take up touring. The club suggested that the League should endeavour to promote » "Road Menders' Association, having for its object the granting of a bomre ta the vnrious road menders throughout the district. .. Mr A. Wildey wrote, offering to /insert League official notices.. It was -eclded to accept the offer, with thanks. The Wellington C.C. wrote, appointing Mr M. S. Brown" as its delegate, and -asking permission for its members to race at the Wellington Football Club's sports, at which Alliance events were •on the programme. As the men had entered before affiliation, the letter was referred to the general meeting. The Napier Wanderers and the Wanganui Clubs wrote, guaranteeing £20 towards the expenses of the proposed team of Australian cyclists. Mr L. M. Taunton wrote, resigning his position as League consul owing to his connection with the trade. The programme of the Balclutha C.C. for Dec. 26 -was passed.