The Ariel Bjcycle Club held a success ful road race yesterday afternoon, the route chosen being from Mr Stone's hotel, at Tinwald, to Wheatstoue and back. There were a goodly number of spectators to witness the start and finish of the race, and the winner, J, Burns, was heartily cheered on crossing the tape. Ten cyclists started, and the limit man, A. Mackay, started on his journey shortly after half past two. Following is the result of the race :- J. Burns, 9min, 1; J. Andrews, 6min, 2 j .lames Wilson, 9min, 3. T. Clarkson scr, J. Forbes 4|min, A. Pritchard 64min, R. Couch 7min, W. H. Ford ?min, J. Ford 9min, A. Maclcay 9i, also started. Burns passed Mackay "after a few miles had been coveied, and shaking Wilson oft before the half distance had been covered retained his lead throughout and won easily. About a doz3n. a yards sepa- 1 rated second and third men. Time-45 mm 57 l-sth sec. 4lmin 38sec was the time taken at the Club's race over the same distance at the beginning of the sea son. Messrs P. Clvfc, S. Salek and J. Mullerl acted as timekeepers, and Messrs E. Gates and F. Mainwaring as judges. Mr E. Gates has kindly consented to give a cup as a prize for another race to be held by the Ariel Club at an early date, and an additional prize has also been promised by lady friends of the Club.
St. Stephen's Church.
ANNUAL MEETING OF PARISHIONERS.
