New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-16

scudder would start boxing lessons. And when the
clergyman asked his young charges how many
would Join the proposed boxing class about fifty
youngsters united in great SCOUT Of II will
that made the gas jets flicker
Oh no don't believe in fighting for the sake
Of lighting said the Rev. Mr. Scudder. as he side
stepped q stray upper cut from Of the youth
full contestants in the go then in progress but
7 do believe that every boy should know how to
defend himself. I say that every boy should know
how 20 box and wrestle One never knows when
trouble Is coming and the boy who can fight can
take care Of himself. Such boy seldom gets into
trouble
Il shall teach the boys not only how 10 box. but
how 10 Wrestle 7 have had lessons myself from
some Of the best boxers in the country and I pur-
pose to give the bows the benefit OF my knowledge
Boxing teaches hoy TO be manly and gives him
confidence I'm himself. The boys are enthusiastic
over the plan, and We expect the class will he very
successful
One OF the friends Of the Rev. Mr. scudder SAYS:
He isn't the ideal of fighting parson. but those
who know say he scrap when the occasion
demands II. just as We'll as he preach He is
a thorough believer in muscular Christianity.
The soft answer that turneth away wrath is all
right. but It isn't circumstance TO an 'uppercut
hook on the jaw jolt I'm the ear when II
comes TO a of fight take a beating That's
the way we look at II here in Jersey City and on
several occasions Mr.. Scudder himself has been
obliged aside the cloak Of meekness together
with gloves and other things that tend to hamper
action. and put persistent footpads Of business
These experiences have served TO convince him that
religion and muscle were never intended to be di-
vorced"
Tall and thin. with long reach. every muscle as
hard as iron, and not an ounce of superfuous flesh
the Rev Mr.. Scudder is a good boxer He was the
champion exponent Of the art of self-defence hack
in the college days at Yale.
The muscular dominic is in high favor not only
with the boys of his flock. but also with his mar
ishioners. among whom numbered some of the
most wealthy and influential residents OF Jersey
City.
The starting OF classes in boxing is in one way
an outgrowth Of the establishment Of a cadet corps
among the boys Of the parish known the Roose-
welt Cadets Drills held regularly every week
in one OF the assembly rooms of the church, and
enjoyed hugely by the youngsters. Jacob
Ebere, as physical director. has oversight of the
boys.
The cadets and drum corps include large num-
bers OF the boys, and, although organization
only effected last January, the drum corps and
cadets have a standing challenge out 10 any SINH
lar organization of their size that has not yet been
taken up
Interest in the athletic work and drill work
among the boys has reached that point where the
church rooms will no longer accommodate the one
hundred and fifty or more boys who wish 20 par
ucipste So land near the church has been secured.
and big drill shed and gymnasium will be erect
ed as soon as possible.
Fencing is 20 be taken up later and then. as the
boys put 1t; we won't do thing"