The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-26

revenue and an exceptionally large increase in appeals for aid the past year for the Waterbury Boys club was notably a successful one. Re- ports of officers and elections fea- tured last evenings meeting of the corporators. In the absence Of Superintendent Nicholas Combel- lack, who is recovering from a se- rious operation at the Waterbury hospital, the annual report of the activities of the institution were reviewed by William M. Johnson, assistant to MT Combellack. A financial statement indicating q balance, was commented upon oy the directors. :.
 Gifts from public spirited cit izens prevented a deficit in the op- erating expenses of the club. A balance of s2,000 was reported by the treasurer. ,
 Frederick s. Chase was re-elect- ed president; Julius B. Smith, yice-president; William J. Larkin. Jr. secretary; Robert R. Leach, treasurer; Nicholas Combellack. managing director; Frederick 5. Chase. Julius B. Smith, William J. Iarkin, Robert Leach, Roger l.. Sperry, Truman s. Lewis and Dr John S. Dye, director.
 Mr Combellack's annual report fin part was read as follows:
 At this time our annual report covering the previous year, is oner- ed for the purpose of showing 10 inc public of our city the work ac- com mplished in that year and our wishes and needs for the future. with it we have found it neces- cary to show why some or our hopes had or had not been reahZ- ed and offer our plans and Views for possible future betterment. Ae brings us back to when we lald pe- fore you our plans for the ehlarss ing of our building to take care O. an increased patronage, put Wnien we had been forced to iay asiuG shall not dwell on the reasons TOT +his halt in our plans, excepting to saw that we are able to see the scars left by an abnormal period through loss of securities, fortunes wined out, banks closed and lnous- frv slowly recovering from enforc- ai lay-offs, and realize that we ro,,st not press our friends Wno have felt the loss in income que 10 thesa several causes. However, con, ditions such as these have crealeo vary fine cooperative spirit III Cna another, Agencies have been Formed and institutions have al- lied themselves to combat these conditions. And now, as never pe- fore. the offering of gigantic plans intended to eliminate this in the fut,1re are under way. and spon- sored by the worlds greatest minus.
 We are attempting to do our part bv offering beds at little or no cost to those in need, and also oHerl.s such reductions and allowances III our charges where necessary. W. have offered a means or payMen' on memberships to allow our m9ni- bers to pay in miscellaneous. Inis became necessary even though our membership rate is as low as nlty 1. cents per year for juniors. But II Ses indeed helped both ourselves nS tha hovs. Our membership has ~rown heyond any of our highest hones due partly, we feel, to this aasv method of payment and the necessitv of these people to ma 7ou cost recreation. We have also hecome aligned with other social eeencies in the city to ease the pur- Jen of the unfortunate unemployed nv offering means of relieving their 5istress insofar as it is possible to do so. Increased activities, offers or nur facilities and counsel to those Nh need. have been given. We nope that these offerings have proven : help to those whom we befrlend- Ad in their misfortune.
 Physical
 Our gymnasium is the maln hofnt of our activities. A boy IS naturally addicted to athletic en- Ieayor and he strives to emulate those who have excelled as athletes. And the gymnasium centers around the man in charge, the physical ol- rector. During the past year change was made in this depart ment. Our former director, a1tei serving faithfully for. five years resigned his position to go 10 an other field. He left host or Irlenos in our boys and his resignaIlon War heen very fortunate in obtaining me to fill his place who has a hackground of several years of phy- sical education experience in clubs and Y. M. c. As. Under his dl- rection a wrestling class has been organized. It met with instant ap' nroyal and has provided this group with very able instruction from the director. To provide room for this sport, we partitioned on the end of our boxing room. Thls room was formerly our bowling room consisting of two alleys. we felt that with but two alleys we could much better use the room by partitioning off sections. It now houses the boxing room, wrestling room and business mems dressing room-all very necessary in oul work and each created through the necessity of providing room out ol our limited quarters.
 A gym class of sixty to one nun dred boys at the same time certain ly offers the man in charge great task in directing them property This condition arising impelled the creation Of a leaders group or club whose main purpose is to assist the physical director in carrying out his program. They comprise boys and young men of each class who are given special instruction in con- ducting boys' groups. They are pro- gressing very favorably and in time will, we expect, be a very helpful adjunct to our classes.
 The annual exhibition in Febru- ary was very we'll, attended. We hold open house at this time to < $ehow the public the work we car. sry on for boys. Classes in life-sav- ing were conducted throughout. the summer and helped greatly in teaching numerous boys first aid and safety in the water. Our track team continues to function success fully. They continue their training and. attend the several long dis. tance runs conducted by outside or ganizations throughout the state where they gave good account o1 themselves. sa z4
 Our swimming pool and filter plant are in first class condition a source of pride to us. Laboratory