Evening star., 1933-08-13
Larger Life League Principles
Are Explained in Statement
Progressive Educational Groups Sum.
n'er Camp Retreat, 1t Says, for Health
and Recreation of Members.

The views of DR.. Alice M. Caporn,
former physical culturist and dietitian
for the League for the Larger Life,
have provoked so much discussion that
The Star, in fairness to the membership
and officers of the organization who do
not share her views, presents herewith
E. statement prepared by the league,
outlining its history, practices and OBJ
jectives
The statement follows:
"One Of Washington's most progress
sive educational institutions the League
for the Larger Life. was organized in
March, 1922 incorporated January,
193D. Founded primarily or educa-
ton on health, right living and right
thinking, 1t has conducted lectures since
its inception on many related subjects
aid current topics of interest.
Many Noted Lecturers.
MANY noted lecturers have spoken
from its platform, including the follow
ing Harry Gaze, lecturer and psycholo-
gist; Mrs. Elizabeth Towne, editor
Nautilus Magazine; DR.. Joseph Perry
Mrs. Harriet Gum Robertson, CHATEAU
Qua lecturer; Eugene Fersen, author and
philosopher; DR.. Julia Seton, physician
and lecturer; Miss Lillian Whiting, au-
thor and poet; DR.. David v. Bush,
psychologist; Swami Yogananda, Hindu
philosopher; James A. Edgerton, poet
and philosopher; DR.. Theresa M. Schip-
pell, president, Naturopatbic Associa-
ton; Lynn Frazier, Senator from North
Dakota; Dr. Daniel H. Kress, physician,
Washington Sanitarium; Mrs. Viva
January, leader, Unity Society; DR.. Ri
ley D. Moore. explorer and physician; !;
Brooks Fletcher. editor and Congress-
man: DR.. F. Homer Curtiss. Christian
mystic; Smith Brookhart, Senator,
Iowa; DR.. Robert F. Gaines, breath ex-
pert; Jeannette Rankin, first Congress-
woman; Rev. ]. Raymond Schmidt, re-
form lecturer; Miss Orcella Rexford,
lecturer Prof. William Estep, founder
Super Mind Science
Non members are always welcome
at the lectures and at the socials and
dances which follow them
The league has also maintained a
Summer camp on the Potomac River
or Chesapeake Bay for IL years. Since
1929 its Summer home has been at CAL
vert Beach. seven miles beyond Prince
Frederick, Calvert County. the post Of
flee address being st. Leonard, Md.
Substantial Establishment.
Larger Life Lodge is not a camp but
substantial well-built. two-and-a
half f-story building. facing directly on
the bay, with large screened porches
and basement. The first floor contains
the kitchen, dining room. assembly room
and library. comfortably furnished.
Sleeping quarters for the women are
on the second floor and for men on the
third floor. A photograph furnishes
music. Hammocks are conveniently
placed outside in the shade of the trees
which support horizontal bars for gym
nastics. Numerous rustic seats over
look the bay, where on calm days may
be seen the tree-covered islands far
across the water. On the adjacent
beach are the leagues canoe and row.
boats, and an artesian well, 275 feet
deep, furnishes an abundance of pure,
cool water. Those who enjoy hiking
may use the beach for several miles,
as well as interesting trails and roads
through the woods.
Each year. on Independence day
and Labor day, the league sponsors a
program Of races and contests, which
is participated in by all in the Sum
mer colony.
Calvert Beach is thickly wooded
with fragrant pines. oaks, naples, pop
lars, holly and other trees in great pro-
fusion. The white sand beach affords
an ideal place for those who appreciate
invigorating salt water bathing and sun
baths on the beach. The water becomes
deeper very gradually, which appeals
especially to children and those who
do not swim. While good swimming
may be enjoyed about 200 yards from
shore. with nice sandy bottom and
complete absence Of mud along the
whole shore front. Many shaded spots
along the beach and picnic grounds,
with tables, are available.
Advocated Sun Bathing.
"Since its inception the League for
the Larger Life. while scrupulously
avoiding any suggestion Of promiscuity
has consistently advocated sun bathing
as a valuable therapeutic agent and
one Of the greatest aids to real physi-
cal culture. During its IL Summers
of promoting sun bathing the league
has witnessed a great change in public
sentiment toward this healthful prac-
tice, including the approval of large
majority OF physicians In all the various
schools Of healing.
While Larger Life Lodge is not q
public place, friends of the league may
obtain the use Of all facilities by merely
arranging for meals and sleeping ac-
commodations during their stay. Many