The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-03

Superintendent
 much of the sport is detrimental to health, only one day of the week is allotted each group for their league games. Cubs, or 6 to 10 year old boys, are organized in squad groups which devote most of their time to floor games, many of them employing basketball fundamentals. Juniors and Midgets are also or ganized in squads while Intermedi- ates and Seniors play other games on their nights apart from their basketball periods. Special groups engage in boxing and wrestling, ap- paratus work and other forms of exercise.
 To those who do not wish com- petltive and floor games, the swim ming pool is generally attractive. To some, the distinct pleasure of good hot shower is the extent of their gymnasium indulgence. However, some form of activity is open to all when they make their appearance. All COL11lCCt1O1l W4tll U14C pool and showers, we were required to install a chlorinator to comple- ment our Altering system. The ap- paratus injected a bacteria nullifier to insure safe and clean bathing. The former method of throwing chlorine directly into the water was not very efficient and the use of the apparatus insures constant treat ment during its operation. A testing outfit to check results also was ob- tained. A rubber foot-bath to pro- tect bathers from infection has been installed in the shower room to eliminate habard ill mass bathing. We experienced 8 blockage in our pool circulating system due to ar ticles dropped into the pool and carried to our pump. This condition had occurred before and the rem edy offered is hair trap and strainer which we feel is necessary to install in the near future. New Heater
 The hot water heater installed about eight years ago required re- placing after springing a leak. We are informed that this will re- occur periodically, due to the cor rosive action caused by the constant change of water. With it's replace ment, we cleaned out the system pipes and storage tank which, for the above reasons, requires annual care.
 It has been apparent for several years past that new lighting equip ment be installed in the gym, but due to lack of funds had been held up. The old fixtures had become broken and loose from periodical batterlng by basketballs and indoor baseballs. They have been installed close to the ceiling in an attempt to eliminate the abuse they formerly received.
 Our greatest single expenditure and improvement has been in our heating plant. Heretofore, we al ways found it difficult to heat the gymnasium and oftentimes other parts of the building. A survey was conducted which led us to install new air valves throughout the build ing and to repair or replace supply valves, old check valves and re- align pipe not set properly. This has given us good results and has been noticeable to a large number of users. We are now able to heat the. gym when desired; great help when using it for inactive games and parties.
 To protect our boilers, the in- surance company recommended new check valves. These have been m- stalled satisfactory to them.
 Tournaments
 Although we conduct individual social departments for class divi- sions, we find that on certain oc- casions it is desirable to promote something that will include all. Tournaments are mainly competitive activity of small groups, oftentimes keeping out the boy who does not measure up. But mass activity takes in all the boys. This is one reason for conducting weekly movie shows. It is free to the boys and has a strong appeal. Two to three hundred boys attend these shows and fill all seating equipment avail able. Other regular mass activities are Halloween parties, Christmas parties, Easter egg hunts, Open House day and mass attendance at football games through the gener- osity of our local high schools.
 Our first annual award was in- stituted the past year, at which time emblems and cups were award ed at luncheon to all boys who had shown the topmost ability in their respective groups or individual atatinmentS. It promises to create great deal of interest in the fu- ture.
 Our first annual award was in- stitute0 the past year, at which time embiemS and cups were awarded at luncheon to all boys who had shown the topmoSt ability in their respective groups or individual at tainments. It promises to create a great deal of interest in the future.
 Outings were conducted for special groups as prizes for attainment these outings consisting of trips to nearby lakes with other trips to New York and Boston.
 Our weekend summer camp was carried on in the same location as before-"Pop" Combellack's prop erty in Cheshire. It was more popular than ever, with an in- creased number of boys. But the most desirable activity in camping, that of swimming, was hard to ob- tain. Unable to use the pool for merly used, the boys had to jour- ney to Hitchcock's lake, where it :, was difficult to obtain c suitable swimming place. We hope to over this condition and obtain a desir- able sit near that very necessary requirement-SWimming adVantageE.