The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-30
2,O0O Increase Over Previous Year Seen
 In Directors Data
4,497 Articles Completed in Sewing Classes, 1741 in IVA Sessions-Opportunitie Given Members
 Determines Character of Future Citizens

study marriage and motherhood will determine, in large measure, the character of our future citizens. Happy he
 With such motherl' faith in
 womankind
 Beats with his blood; and trust in
 all things high
 Comes easy to him; and though he
 trip and fall
 He shall not bind his soul with
 clay"
 Whatever we do at any time, af- fleets us, but what we do when we can do as we please contributes greatly to the development of our character. If this be true our total attendance 42,040 for 1937-1938 is gratifying. This corresponds with a total of 39,608 for 1936-l937. A membership of 1,197 girls each week crowded into sewing, cooking, gym nasium, swimming, hiking, dancing, picnics, mental hygiene and other wholesome recreational activities.
 @7 Engaged
 A total of 27 engagements and IT brides are the record for 1937-1938 members of the club. If the happy marriages of the girls of other years are any criteria then our 1937-1938 bridal couples have every reason to look forward cheerfully to the com- ing years.
 Articles completed include dresses suits, slips, pajamas, mems shirts, pillow cases, coats, etc.
 If the primary reason for the work of the Girls club is with the un- derprivileged then our physical edu- cation classes have more than justi- fled their existence-a total of 1,070 attendance, means that 800, on an average, girls found relaxation, fun and training in self control in the gym, athletic, swimming, dancing and games classes.
 The children's swimming classes made this years vacation months more bearable as well as happy. Little girls were introduced to the water through play. Then came bIlC OCdtIlll6 ol DOlOhCO.
 Fear Complexes Killed
 The playing of games in the water chases away fear complexes. Rac- ing and life saving gave the good swimmers plenty to occupy their time.
 Miss Russo an excellent swim mer and diver herself uses imitation a great deal as 1t seems natural to some children to learn more quickly by imitation. Often some game had to be invented to get few of the more fearful or backward girls over some difficulty. Looking for a Sweetheart" was the most popular game among the intermediate class members. This involves, diving, swimming under water and racing, a real test of stamina and skill.
 The director reports with great pride the fact that three girls who became members of the club when they were eleven years old and who continued as loyal members up to the present time are now full time staff members. Miss Lucy M. Russo, physical director, Miss Ann Dan- aher, cooking instructor and Miss Dorothy Blacker. secretary.
 Much gratitude is extended to Mrs. John M. Burial of the house committee for the time spent in buying for Leavenworth House and making suggestions for decorating. The result is that when Leaven- worth House re-opens for the 1888 term the house will be more at tractive than 1t has been at any time in my recollection.
 Newspapers Thanked
 The director wishes to thank all those who contributed in any way to the success of this years pro- gram:
 The staff members, of course, are first on the list.
 Those who contributed to our an-