with, of course, no attempt at
racing pace. It also frowns upon constant ringing of the bell--that
will do for the vulgar herd who delight in noise. The well-informed
wheelwoman keeps eye and ear alert and touches her bell rarely. She
dresses daintily and inconspicuously--effaces herself, in fact, as
much in this exercise as she does in all public places.

Very gallant escorts use a towrope when accompanying a lady on a
wheeling spin. These are managed in various ways; one consists of an
India-rubber door-spring just strong enough to stretch a little with
the strain, and about six feet of shade cord. One end is attached to
the lady's wheel at the lamp bracket or brake rod by a spring swivel,
and the other end is hooked to the escort's handle bar in such a way
that he can set it free in a moment, if necessary. When he has
finished towing he drops back to the lady's side, hanging the loose
end of the cord over her shoulder, to be ready for the next hill. A
gentle pull that is a bagatelle to a strong rider is of great
assistance to a weak one up hill or against a strong wind.

For Protection Against Dogs.

Every bicyclist in the land will rise up and call the inventor of the
ammonia gun for dogs blessed. Nothing is more annoying to the rider
than to have a mongrel dog barking at his pedals and scurrying across
his pathway in such close proximity to the front wheel as to be a
constant reminder of a possible "header." The gun is calculated to
make an annoying dog sneeze and sniff away all future ambitions to
investigate the pace of a rider. It is said to be a perfect instrument
in every way. The advantages enumerated for it are: Positively will
not leak; has no spring to press or caps to remove, and will shoot
from five to twelve times from fifteen to thirty feet with one
loading.

A Few Don'ts for Cyclers.

Don't try to raise your hat to the passing "bloomer" until you become
an expert in guiding your wheel.

Don't buy a bicycle with down-curve handles. It is impossible to sit
erect and hold that kind of a handle.

Don't go out on a bicycle wearing a tail coat unless you enjoy making
a ridiculous show of yourself.

Don't travel without a jacket or loose wrap, to be worn while resting.
A summer cold is a stubborn thing.

Don't allow a taste for a bit of color in your make-up to tempt you to
wearing a red or other gay-colored cap.

Don't get off the old gag about "that tired feeling" every time you
stop by t