The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-04-22
ARMY AND NAVY
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to by private donations and pur-
chases by the Association.
Amusements.
The reading rooms are furnished
with forty odd current magazines
and nearly a hundred newspapers,
which come from all sections Of the
United States Comfortable spaces
and desks are provided for writing,
and stationery is furnished free u
charge.
Four regulation bowling alleys in
stalled in the basement are most
popular with visitors to the building,
and crowded almost every evening
with bowling enthusiasts. The team
representing the Mckinley Y. NJ. c
A. carried off first honors in the
1901 tournament of the Philip
pine Bowling Congress
Pool and billiard tables, seven in
number are also installed in another
part of the building and lovers Of
the cue are enabled to indulge in the
favorite diversion amid clean sur
roundings
Outdoor Sports.
For outdoor sports, tennis and
baudball courts of concrete construc-
tion have been built On certain days
of the week these courts are reserved
for the officers of the post and thei-
ladies who wish to take advantage
If the healthy exercise.
Gymnasium.
A magnificent concrete and steel
st 'ucture, containing six thousand
square feet of floor space. is the AS
ISOLATION gymnasium. This building
was a donation from Mrs. Russell
Sage, whose many bonefactions prom
Use place her in a position in the
esteem of soldiers and sailors of the
I'nted States second only to Miss
Helen Gould. who will always be held
in grateful memory by both services.
The gymnasium building was
equipped throughout by a subscrip-
ton taken up among the enlisted
men Of the post which amounted to
nearly $4,000. Nothing is lacking in
the way of equipment.
The gym is under the direction of
a competent physical director, who
organizes classes of both officers and
enlisted men and their families. It
contains also swimming pool S0x
60 feet, which is one of the most
popular gathering places at the post.
Basket Ball.
A preliminary basket ball tourna-
ment will open at the Associations
within a short time, during which
players will be selected to represent
Mckinley in the Manila basket bali
league.
Hand Ball.
A hand ball tournament is also
scheduled for the near tsture. whitb
will be open only to members of the
Association.
Physical Culture Classes.
The organization of physical cul
ture classes is also upder way. These
will consist of classes for men in
which will be given instruction in
calis.henics, apparatus work games,
boxing and wrestling This class will
rect three times a week. two after
moons and one evening.
A class for officers will be held two
afternoons each week, and will en-
brace the same work outlined above.
The class for ladies will include
ca!istf enics, apparatus work, games
and swimming, and will meet twice a
week, the same applying to the class
for Fcys.
II it is found to be desired by a
sufficient number of officers and mon.
a broadsword and fencing class VIII
be organized, membership in which
will cost a nominal sum over the reg
lar dues of the Association 10 defray
the expenses of a special instructor
for this work.
Athletic Programme.
The physical director Of the Asso-
citation is outlining an extensive pro-
gram for the season, which will
be completed within the next two or
three weeks.
A most interesting feature OF the
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at Mckinley is the educational &c.
partment There are nine special
courses given, including preparatory
course, college entrance and review
courses, stenography. typewriting,
telegraphy and an Army business
course, which is designed to fit a man
for the position of non-commissioned
officer.