The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-02-27

Central Y. M. C. A. Hikes"
Special stress is being placed upon
work among those in the teen age"
in the associations all over the coun-
try. and the Central '.Y." through
Dewitt Lee, secretary for boys. is not
tagging behind the general movement.
Educational Hikes"
Several educational hikes have
been made to local factories where
the boys, some Of whom may direct
the affairs Of the city In the future.
were given an insight into how to-
peka made" goods are produced.
These ''jaunts'' have served as eye
right in line with the campaign in
the interests of the purchase and adj
vertising of Topeka products that the
Commercial club has been waging for
many months with good results. 1t
teaches loyalty to ones home town.
Hikes Into the Country.
Next spring and summer the hikes
those who participate. Some Of
them will be on foot. and it is prob
able that there will be several bicy-
Gle runs.
The boys will leave Topeka in the
morning and cook dinner over the
will learn the art of cooking food
without the use of utensils. They
will broil meat, roast potatoes, and
prepare a meal :'fit to set before
kings''-or at least they will be hum
cry enough to believe that it is the
best food they ever tasted.
incidentally games Of observation
will be played-Nature study will
be one of the things that will appeal
to the young ''hikers."
| In speaking Of the hikes De Witt
Lee. boys secretary said: They
give a good opportunity to talk with
the boys on subjects toward religious
and moral betterment. The person
al talks with the boys relative to
what they will make Of Themselves
about bad habits, etc. have found
to be one of the most valuable parts
of the work.
Annual ssY'' Encampment.
| The annual Central "Y" encamp-
ment will be held in June or July
near Maple Hill. Self government
is practised to q large extent at the
camps and while there is a certain
amount of camp "drudgery that
must be done daily, the boys have
Then there will be a chance given
| for every boy in the department to
learn to swim next summer. the
physical work at the association
| O01lOInK III the AOt WG4l1lCE WILL VIC
devoted largely. in fact. to swimming.
Classes will be organized-both Tor
beginners and those who have had
previous experience. Special 1nstruc-
| ton will be given in fancy strokes,
and life saving.
+ Everyday Activities.
So much as to what is in store Tor
There is much activity at the present
time on the part of the boys.
There is a room set aside for them
on the ground floor OF the building.
Here are all the best periodicals for
boys. and games of various kinds in
clndinr scueroue." This is croquet
played on what resembles billiard
table. The room IL open to the boys
after school hours and all day on Sat
urdays 1t IL also open Tuesday. Fri
q special locker and dressing room Tor
the boys and shower bath.
Gymnasium Group&
The 200 boys are divided into sew
eral class groups. Each group has
two gym classes q week. Every
boy who cares to do 10 IL given \
chance to swim under supervision at
There are q few Of tho boys who are
too tin,id to attempt to swim but many
of them are becoming expert in the
art.
gymnasium training includes wand.
bar and other drills. elementary tum-
bling and indoor games of various
kinds, including indoor baseball. long
ball, and basketball. The relay races
are particularly popular. Mono
grams and triangles are awarded for
good work and attendance. Joseph
IT. ReisneE In physical director. and
iR. w. Seibert his competent assist
ant. Director Reisner Il man Of
lhroad exnerience in physical work.