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The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-11-17
How Rats Help the Huns

PORTLAND, ORE.-America's rats
are helping the Germans.
Making the Baltimore or Kansas City
fires within the last month seem triv.
ial, rats in this country consumed
S20O,000,O00 worth of food during the
last year
Herbert c. Hoover has declared war
on the rats and Pacific northwest food
administrators are, joining with him in
plans for a determined offensive
against the pests.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-11-17

Y. NJ. c. A. | don't known how soon
they'll bury him, but he is dead
Men Who Really Live =.
1t was shown most effectively how
Jesus of Nazareth, Washington and
Lincoln .stil1 live.
"All men are dead" Mr.. Marshall
insisted "who have not some high
and worthy purpose; all live who lead
men in the direction of love of God
and country. If l had boy / would
much rather have him die somewhere
in France performing his duty than
have him live to the age of three score
years and ten a selfish and useless
life
Mr. Marshall closed by paying a
high tribute to President Wilson and
pledging his devotion to his president,
his country and his flag.
The address was received with
many indications of enthusiasm. 1t
was clear that the audience was in
perfect harmony with the views of the
speaker. He was gracefully introduce
ed by Congressman French who pre-
sided over the meeting.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-11-17
HOTEL MOSCOW ARRIVALS

]. B. Johnson, Colfax; Lewis Des
Voignes, Spokane; c. C. eager
Grangeville; c. ]. Carter, New York
w. e. Oelsen, A. w. Oliver, Spokane
e. H. Bryan, Twin Falls E. H. King
baum, Mr.. and Mrs. TIP. Jones, Mr.
and Mrs. Chas A. Matzdarff, Meadows !;
Thos. Marshall and wife, Washington,
D. c.; John L. Woody, R. B. Knepper,
Kendrick; Leo E. Erb, Lewiston;
r. B. Swadner, Ros Long, Orofino;
D. D. Gaylon, Boise; F. ]. McDon-
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-11-17
Presbyterian Church

The Bible School meets at 9:45 with
good classes for all ages. Worship
and sermons at 1900 a. M and 1880
p. m. Christian EndeavOr at $50.
Prayer meeting service Thursday eve
ming at 1880 At the morning service
tomorrow the choir will render a
patriotic anthem entitled, "Watchman
What of the Night?" At the evening
service Mr.. Axtell will be the soloist
with violin obligato by Miss Soulen. A
cordial welcome to all these services.
DAVID HENRY HARE, Pastor.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-11-17
Baptist Church

Regular services Sunday, both morn
ing and evening. The sermon. for the
morning will be the first of series
subject, Under the Cloud" In the
tic and intended to help people tc
God Come praying for definite re-
suits.
Sunday School at 9:45 and B. Y. P
U. at $50. Evening services at 1880.
Very sincerely,
NJ. H. wager, Pastor.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-11-17
&1,a4g;lh ql@'1!1!E!
SUNDAY Sc1111@'
Methodist Episcopal Church

Methodist Episcopal Church
9:45 Sunday School. Our aim
Every church member a Bible
student
1900 Preaching, subject, "The Price
of Power"
12:15 Glass Meeting, DR.. Leitch, lead
err
$50 Epworth League. Win-my -chum
service continued
1880 Preaching, Subject, "Conserva-
ton
Prayer Meeting Thursday night.
subject, Temptation"
H. o. PERRY, Pastor
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-11-17
The First Church of Christ, Scientist

o'clock a. m. and 1880 o'clock p. NJ,
and Wednesday at 1880. Sunday school
at 9:45 a. m. Subject of Les
son Sermon, Sunday, November IS,
"MortalS and ImmOrtalS." The
Christian Science reading room is
on the second floor of the building and
to 4:30. The public is cordially in
vited to attend all services and to
make use of the reading room
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-11-17
Stick to the Work

Il am an ardent admirer OF the
spirit which makes young men of the
IS. 10 and 20 ages now on university
campuses wish to fly to the defense
of the flag and l would not dampen the
ardor of any youth, but | will tell you
that the government has said that just
now the people it wants are men be-
tween the ages of 81 and 81 1t would
be far. better for you students who
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-11-17

There were three important features
in the morning spent by Vice President
Marshall on the university campus.
First came a full battalion review
held in front of the administration
building. Lieutenant Luther Felker,
university commandant, Congressman
Burton L. French, Dean j. G. Eldridge
and C. j. Hugo stood with the vice
president as the four cadet companies,
led by the campus band, marched past
the reviewing group in perfect align
ment. Cadet Captain Bert Dingle
served as aide to the vice president
and Second Lieutenant Ernest Poe as
the commandments aide
The Duties of the Hour
The present day responsibilities and
duties of the university undergraduate
constituted the essence of the address
which Vice President Marshall deliv-
cred to a throng of students, faculty
members and townspeople which COM
pletely filled the auditorium.
talk with brief eulogies of President
Ernest H. Lindley and DR.. George NJ
Miller head of the university Eng
lish department, both of whom are
Indianans and personal friends of Mr..
Marshall.
Tribute to DR.. LindIey
1T has been my firm conviction"
he said in speaking of President Lind !
ley, that any institution which could
procure the services of Dr.. Lindley
as president would secure one of the
very best men for university pres
idency that could be found anywhere
in America. If it were not for the
fact that you have these two splendid
Hoosier specimens on your campus, | |
should feel more inclined to make my |
remark that Indiana has produced |
more first class second rate men than
any other state in the union
The vice president also paid dis
tinct tribute to Idaho's representatives
in congress, referring particularly to
Senator Borah as one of the strong
men of the country.
All Approach Same Level
Expressing the belief that the gen
eral level of intelligence in the coun-
try has so risen that the mountain
peaks are disappearing" the vice pres
ident said that there are no longer ,
any learned professions in American
life
Every tradesman may be a profess
sional man if he so wills it." he
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-11-17
VICE PRESIDENT REVIEWS CADET BATTALION
PLANTS A TREE AND ADDRESSES STUDENTS

stated, "and every professional man
may make himself mere tradesman
if such are his inclinations.'
You students have not been sent
here at the cost of parental sacrifice
exclusively for the purpose of getting
your sheepskins. Forget the sheep
skin when you do get it, put it in can
if you will, and never mention it, but
prove to the world that you are col
lege graduate by the way in which you
work.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-11-17
He Plants a Tree

A red oak tree, native of the
territory referred to by Congressman
French in brief sentence of intro
duction as 'Hoosierdom'' was planted
on the campus between the admins
tration building and List hall by the
vice president, who expressed the hope
that it would cement closer the friend
ship between the states of Idaho and
Indiana and serve as a momento of
day of common conservation to the
ideals of the republic.
The vice president left for Spokane
on the 10:47 Northern. Pacific train.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-11-17
st. Marks Church
Sunday Services

Sunday Services
8 a. M, Holy Communion.
9:45 a. M, Sunday School.
1000 a. M, Bible Glass.
First meeting of Mrs. Francis
Thomson's class for student girls. A
cordial invitation to all girls.
II a. M, Morning Service and Ser
mon.
VIM. H. BRIDGE, Rector
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-11-17

aid, NJ. E. Ingram, Spokane; Mr.. and
Mrs. Elliot, DR.. Bryan, Mr.. Nelson,
Lewiston; W. Holmes, r. Mcdonald,
]. c. Howard, Spokane; w. A. Dundor,
T. A. Mich, G. N. Starr, Seattle; Jas.
Roberts, S. S. Perry, G. E. Briggs,
Walla Walla; T. E. Wheeler, Lewis
ton; F. Sully, c.. G. Hayton, Seattle.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-11-17

HOOVERIZE by turning over your
surplus of HOUSEHOLD ARTICLES
FARM MACHINERY, etc., to some one
who can use them. OUR CIASSI-
FLED ADS WILL GET YOU A BUYER.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-11-17
Catholic Church

Early mass, 800; Second mass
1890; benediction, 100 p. NJ.
FATHER PECOUI, Priest
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-11-17
How Moscow Was Beaten

Ted loren, Moscow left half, and
Leland, Lewiston end, punter and pass
manipulation, were the stars in yester-
day afternoons gridiron tilt won by
the banana belt aggregation. 1t was
Lenland who hurled the pass that re-
suited in the single touchdown of the
game and his capable toe kept the
Moscow offensive from becoming dan
gerous save on two occasions. loren
tackled viciously and gained consist
emily wherever he was given the OPP
portunity to carry the ball.
ARE YOU IN NEED OF FURNITURE
or other household articles. OUR
WANT ADS WILL FURNISH YOUR
HOUSE in short order If
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-11-17

are under age 10 remain at your worn
until the country calls or until you
arrive at the age of CONSUMPTION.
Leaders of the Future
Il am not particularly troubled about
the future of the nation in business
way The business world is sure to
get along in some fashion. The ques-
tion which is causing me anxiety is
this, what kind of leadership are we
to have in the republic in the next 10,
Is or 20 years?'
"The all important thing is the ma
tons future leadership and a double
weight lies upon your shoulders such
as has not been thrust upon the
shoulders of any generation since the
days of 81.
AristOcrats and Democrats
God forfend the day, but it may
be that generation will go to death
and physical and mental manning.
The result will be that the RESPONSE
bilities of two generations may fall up
on the young college men and women
of today, and you must fit yourselves
to be the leaders of every movement
in the republic in the years to come.
Il am looking forward to the day
of the real artistocrat who will take
his part in the national life after the
war; 1t is my belief that the best
aristocrat is also the finest democrat |
and that this is the leadership of the |
future.
Il reverently refer to tn fact that
Jesus of Nazareth was both God and |
man but that Jesus of Nazareth was
also both aristocrat and democrat.
Get Learning and Wisdom 80.
1T is your duty, then, to get wis
dom and learning, but above all get |
understanding. Stay here to fit your
selves for any calling on earth for
which you may be best fitted, seeking
to find out where you can
best serve yourselves and the nation.
Il want you to be happy; l want
you to -be contented, whether your
place be in field or in factory, in
mill, office or pulpit, but i do hope ,
hat you will make your own personal
interests secondary and make the
glory, the honor and the supremacy of
he republic your interests of primal
Importance
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-11-17
VICE PRESIDENT MARSHALL MADE WELCOME
Continued from Page u

Y. NJ c. A. l don't known how soon
they'll bury him. but he is dead"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-12

CONGREGATIONAL
! Sunday school at 10. preaching at II theme,
Faith. Hope. Love- the souls Senses. &C.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-12

-Barker's Antiseptic viii knock
bad odor on sore, sweaty feet in fif-
teen seconds. All drug stores.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-12

The Government Issues War Savings Ger
tifcates-SmaH Denominations

On Monday there was placed on sale at the
Niroqua Office United States war savings GER
tiicates and government thrift stamps. 1t is
intended by the sale of these to raise two bill
lions OF dollars. These certificates and stamps
are Of such small denomination TO make il
possible for every person, including children, to
own one or more. They viii ray more than
four per cent interest and may be redeemed
at any time. No better security in the world.
These stamps will be sold during the months
of December and January at S4.1Z par, value
$780, due in five years and, therea tter at an
addition of ! cent per month during the cal
ander year 1918. Thrift stamps Will be sold
at % cents each, and when the pur .haser gets
16 of these they will be exchanged for a war
certificate stamp.
Every consideration Of duty and patriotism
calls for the practice of frugality in these mo-
mentous times. The savings of the people
are essential to the winning of the Not
more than 500 worth may be sold anyone at
a time, and il shall not be lawful for anyone
person at any time to hold savings certi-
ficates to an aggregate amount exceeding $1,000
Rural carriers and city carriers will be sup
piled with these stamps for sale. Also agents
will be supplied in any amount desired, not
in excess of 81 GOO maturity valuel. upon
payment Tor such stamps at the monthly sale
price thereof 1t is hoped that every child in
this community will own at least one of these
certificates.
w N. COPELAND, Postmaster.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-12
First publication Dec. s. 1878
PROBATE NOTICE

Notice TO Prove viii and Notice to Creditors
GTATE OF WISCONSIN, COUNTY COURT,
| - Vernon County-In Probate.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-12
First publication December II. 1918
PROBATE NOTICE
Notice Of application Tor fral settIement
VERNON COUNTY COURT - IN PROBATl

Notice OF Application Tor MAJ settlement
VERNON COUNTY COURT - IN PROBATE.
State Of Wisconsin. County Of Vernon. 50.
In the matter Of the estate Of Hans {. Nelson
deceased.
On reading and fling application offs Engebrets9n
executor Of the last will and testament Of HansC.
Nelson deceased. representing among other things
that he has fully administered the said estate and
praying that a time and place be fixed for
examining and allowing his account of such ad-
ministration. and that the residue Of the said
estate be assigned TO such persons as are b
Law entitled &c the same.
II IL ordered. that said application be heard BE-
fore this court az special term t1ere0f 20 - bed
At the probate Office, 10 the city II NirOqgaOn the
End day Of January A d 1915. AZ 70 Q clock a. m.
And its further ordered. That notice Of the
tine aT1 place Of examining and allowing said
account and Of assigning the residue Of eaid es-
tate be given TO all persons interested By pub
fishinz . copy Of this order for three weeks sue
eessively IN THE VERNON COUNTY CENSOR. news
paper published IN said county. before the day
fixed for said hearing.
DATED this eth day ~ December. A. d. 1917.
By the Court d. o. Mahoneys County Judge
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-12
ClHR-IsTIAN CHrRcH
first publication December Y. lai7-G
SUMMONS

CIRCUIT COURT, VEkNON COUNTY STATE
" of Wisconsin,
j. Morrisseg 2 isinti 4. against Vim Weichman
and Louisa Weichrnan bic wife. n II. Weichman
ard Ethel Weicbmau. his wife Hugh Cannon
and Bridret Cannon his wife II. V Iiiiey and
Mr. '. TEieY. bis wife. x. +. HaeZer. and
Helen f.swrence. Defendants.
TIE STATE or WISCONSIN the above
named defendants
You arc hereby summoned to appear with y
twenty days after the service Of this sun.'nn as
upon you exclusive Of the day Of service. and
defend the above entitled action 10 the court
Aforesaid, and in case Of your failure 20 20 do
Judgment viii be rendered against you according
70 the demands Of the complaint. u which copy
Is on fe in the ofice Of the clerk q the Circuit
Court Vernon county. Wisconsin.
JoHa F. DoHEETY, Attorney for the Plaintiff.
p o. Address. LaCrosse. Lacrosse Co.. Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-12
LEGAL PUBLICATIONS
First publication November 2s, 1915
NOTICE OF ALTERATION OF ROAD


Notice is hereby given that an application
has been made to the Boar Supervisors Of
Vernon County. Wisconsin alter the pres
ent highway between Bloomingdale and Dell,
in the town Of Clinton as follows:
Commencing at a point in the present high
way in the swl of seil sec 49, town H.
range west. owned by Engebret 0lsonl
about 20 rods west of the east line Of said
forty, thence bearing northeast across said
forty. and the eIa of s. Z. 4 Of said section
thirty-two (owned by Engebret Olson. pass
ing north of the residence and barn said
premises. thence into the Ni2 of the S. W a Of
section So. town Il, range west Owned
by 5. W. Mosahoder) on the north side Of the
stream and interesting the present highway
at a point at the top Of the grade about 20
rods east of the present fording place the
stream. Such parts Of present highway as
are replaced by this proposed change TO be
vacated.
We the undersigned committee duly appoint
ed by the county board of supervisors, viii
meet at the village Of Bloomingdale, in the
town of Clinton. in said county Thursday
the goth day Of December, A. D.. 1917, at
/ u o'clock. noon, for the purpose of viewing
and laying out said proposed alteration.
| Dated, November "a, 1917.
| c. H. CARTER
| WILLIAM DOLEN
| c. w. MOORE
| County Highway Committee
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-12
CHURCH NOTES

CONGREGATIONAL
Sunday school at 10. preaching at II .theme,
Faith. Hose. Love, the souls SENSES &C.
RAMBURG's CHARGE
Communion service at South West Prairie
sMEBY's CHARGE
The services announced for next Sunday fog
Viroqua and Wet Coon Prairie postponed
one week Saturday school next Saturday Iu
the church al TO. Kickappoo bazaar this Fri
day at Peter y. Peterson store at star Valley.
FINsTAD'S CHa ROE
Services in Utica church on Sunday next
BETHESDA LUTHERAN +. o. HOFSTEAD
Service in Nia~gua at 10 80, AID cDmmun-
ion services IN Zion at 30
METHODIST CHURCH
SUNDAY school a. lg. public worship At H.
Bile study ciasa Wednesday. prayer meeting
Thursday. Liberty Pole H. Brookviile 80.
VIROQUA CIRCUIT
On account Of sickness IN the ueighuoFhood.
SprinRyiIe ladies aid bazaar and supper is
postponed indefinitely,
The ladies aid Of Ashury ridge VIII meet
with Mr.. ". E. Bishop Friday. December
a. Lunch at noon. All invited.
JACOBSON'S CHARGE
Services ia Franklin Sunday at II and IN
Immanuai5 at 20. -
Church a. study 10 90 Glasses for all.
Benevolent and Missionary Work Of the Dis
ciples Of Christ" Christian Endeayor s go.
Preaching service 30. Program Will be
given on Business Methods m the Church.
Tonight "wednesday Endeayor society will
mold monthly social Thursday afternoon a
meeting q the ladies If the church viii be held
at $50. Prayer and bible study at 2 30
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-12

A nice line of Klever craft silver
does not tarnish, no polishing, always
Just like new, at A. P. Atwood's.
Bring in the P. D. checks by De
cember is, Saturday o'clock p. m. as
the contest closes at that time. The
premiums will be awarded Monday,
December II. F. NJ. Towner
Ed. Smith and wife were over
from Viola Saturday and while in
town Ed. delivered two orders for
wood tire clos and ordered one dozen
FORD external emergency brakes and
a He well roller feed mill of Chas. S.
Slack & Co. Ed. expects to sell sew
eral carloads of wood tire silos for
Chas. S. Slack & Co. the coming sea
som
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-12
First publication Dec 5. lgi7-3
PROBATE NOTICE
Notice for Administration and Notice to Creditors
STATE OF WISCONSIN,. COUNTY COURT
~ for Vernon County.-In Probate.
In re estate of Ole Wedwick deceased -

Notice for Administration and Notice to Creditors
STATE OF WISCONSIN. COUNTY COURT
~ for Vernon County.-In Probate.
In re estate of Ole Wedwick. deceased.
Notice is hereby given, that at the regular term
Of said court to be held on the LIST Tuesday of
January. "A. d. 1917 at the court house in the city
of Viroqua, county of Vernon and state of Wis
| consin. there will be heard and considered.
the application of Anna Peterson, for the ap-
pontment of an administrator of the estate Of
Ole Wedwick, late Of the town Of Klekapoo in
said county. deceased.
Notice is hereby further given. that at the
regular term of sail court TO be held at said court
house. on the first Tuesday of April A. d.
1918 there will be heard, considered and adjusted.
all claims against said Ole Wedwick. deceased:
And notice is hereby further given, that all
such claims for examination and allowance must
be presented to said county court at the court
house in the city of ViroQua in said county and
state. before the LIST day of January. A.
D. 1878. or be barred.
Dated Nov. 2S, 1917.
By the Court, ID. o. Mahoney. County Judge
First publication Dec. S, 1878
PROBATE NOTICE
Notice to Prove viii and Notice to Creditors
CTATE OF WISCONSIN. COUNTY COURT.
- Vernon County-In Probate.
In re estate of Carl Olson, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that at the general term Of
said court TO be held on the lat Tuesday of Jan
A. D. 1918 at the court house in the city of Viro-
qua, county of Vernon and state of Wisconsin.
there win be heard and considered the application
of Edith Torgerson, to admit 10 probate the last
will and testament of Carl Olson, late of the
town o. jefferson n said county. deceased.
and for the appointment of an executor tor ad-
ministrator with will annexed:
Notice is hereby further given, that at the gen
eral term Of said court TO be held at said court
house, n tn e LIST Tuesday Of May, A. ID.
1918. there will be heard, considered and adjusted.
/ all claims against said Carl Olson. deceased:
/ And notice Is hereby further given. that all
4 auch claims for examination and allowance must
/ be presented to said county court at the c01rt
! house in the city of Viroqua 10 said county and
/ state. on or before the 9Th day Of May. A.
! ID. 1918 or be barred.
Dated Dec lst. 1917.
| BY the Court, d. o. NiRhoney. County Judge
| Proctor & Proctor. Attorneys.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-12
SOME THINGS TO BE THANKFUL FOR

That LaFollette isn't twins.
That Germany didn't think Of the tanks
first.
That Italy is built so long and narrow.
That we didn't lend Russia two or three
billions.
That Josephus Daniels is doing much
better than we expected
That Hoover is on the job.
That practically all the rumors we hear
arn't true
That Uncle Sam can get so much able help
at a dollar a year.
That Gen. Byng's mother raised her boy 70
be 2 soldier.
II at it is still possible for most Of US 10
have Two humps in coffee
Thai we are going to share in the glory Of
saving the world from kaiserdom. r. +. K.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-12
How's This ?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for am case Of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Medicine.
Halls Catarrh Medicine has been taken
by catarrh sufferers for the past thirty
five years. and has become known az the
most reliable remedy for Catarrh. Hairs
Catarrh Medicine acts thru the Blood on
the Mucous surfaces. expo Hing the Poi
son from the Blood and healing the dis
eased portions.
After you have taken Halls Catarrh
Medicine for a short time you will see
great Improvement IN your general
health start taking Halls Catarrh Medi-
cine at once and get ria ~ catarrh. Send
for testimonials. free.
+. J. CHENEY & CO. Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by all Druggists. IJc.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-27
BRITISH PRISONERS
 ENJOY SWIMMING
(By Associated Press)

DOUGLAS, Isle of Man, Jan. 27. - There has been sarcastic comment in the British newspapers about the huge swimming pool and luxuriously equip ped gymnasium which the government provides for it's war prisoners at the Cunningham camp. The pool is about a hundred feet long and is housed in an ornate building of gaudy stucco and the gymnasium is as large and as well equipped as that at Yale uniyer. sity.
 Cunningham camp, Sbefore it was taken over for prisoners was a sum mer school and recreation camp for English school boys. The swimming pool and gymnasium were retained and have naturally proved popula, features with the prisoners. With few exceptions, every man in the camp visits the swimming pool a, least once a week. The average dail, attendance at the gymnasium is well over thousand