New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-04-01
congress SEEMS
MORE YOUTHFUL
Survey Shows Personnel Grow.
ing Younger

Washington. April l.-iF--- Con-
sress is growing younger, and more
athletic, as time passes,
That epigrammatical condition is
attributed by supporters OF the d.
rect primary TO the direct primary.
by defenders OF the younger genera
ton to the increasing influence of
each succeeding younger genera
ton, by others to the fact that, sew
eral years ago, an unusually large
number Of members died within a
short period. Some even 20 so far
as to suggest that it may be due to
the spreading popularity of outdoor
recreation among people in gem
eral, and constituents in particular.
Whatever the cause, moro MEM
hers Of congress, and noticeably of
the senate, where the average age
is additionally higher than in the
house. are interested now in vari-
Gus forms OF exescise than ever be-
fore. With long recess ahead of
them, they can be expected TO pay
more attention 10 the development
OF their skill during tho spring and
summer than has been possible
since last fail.
The majority, OF course, Is made
up of golfers. beaded by Vice Presi-
dent Dawes. and including at least
ono Representative, William y.
Oliver. OF Alabama. who shoots con-
sistentlv under 90. Tennis, how
ever, is represented. together with
horseback riding, hunting, fishing.
swimming, walking, gymnasium ex-
crcises and the well-known daily
dozen"
Several have notable athletic ca |
reers behind them. Representative |
Daniel A. Reed, of New York, prime |
in the organization. back in |
1920, OF the house gymnasium. |
which Is maintained through pri- |
yate subscriptions by members, |
was football and wrestling star at |
Cornell, where he later served for
fifteen years as gridiron coach. He /
also was coach for Penn state for
4 time. and Representative Albert |
Fl. Nestal. Of Indiana, one OF those
who became interested in the gym
1asium idea, has given him credit
'or restoring his health.
Senator Henry W. Reyes. Of New
once was the stroke,
md later coach, of the Harvard
rev, while Senator Daniel +.
>tack, OF Iowa, and Representative
hamilton Fish. Jr.. OF New York.
we're celebrated football players.
Senator William f. Borah. Of
IDAHO, is one OF the most widely
;nown horsemen: Senators Harry
;. Halves. of Missouri. and Stcck
hare enthusiasm for hunting and
ishing, while the senate golfers
lumber Walter +. Edge. Of New
Jersey: Frederick II. Gillett, OF
both Joneses. one
II New Mexico and the other Of
on. and Joseph IT. Robin
on. Of Arkansas; the democratic
loor leader. among their ablest
cllet chasers. George Wharton
Pepper, of Pennsylvania. was the
aiding exponent Of strenuosity IN
he form of tennis during his term.
hitch ended with the last Congress.
Speaker Longworth is a hillcr,
nd So after a fashion, is Repre-
Tilson. when It Is consid-
red that he lives two or three
,iles from the capitol and walks
, and from work whenever he is
OF TOO pressed for time. or too de-
ressed by the weather. He also
a daily dozen" devotce. likes .
alter sports, and lists wrestling
18th other congressman" among !
Is exercises.
Representative John n. Garner,
Texas. is a hunter by choice;
iorello II. LaGuardia, Of New
ork, an aviator: Fred 4. Britten.
Illinois. a boxer: Isaac Bacha-
lch. of New Jersey. a yachtsman,
nd Martin L. Davey. of Ohio, a
octor OF trees. In addition, the
ouse could produce sizeable golf
without admitting any
the secretaries, and it has be-
me necessary to add an indoor toe
the gymnasium equipment to
tisfy the craving for dexterity.