THE RECREATION
CONGRESS

W. V. Thompson, a delegate to the Congress at
Atlantic City, reports a most interesting and worthwhile
meeting, calling together all of the solons of the Play-
ground and Recreation Associations of the United States.
At this congress much was accomplished in forwarding the
physical and mental well being of the whole nation, both
for the "'Kiddies'' and the adult population.

It was stressed and shown, by the speakers and illus-
trations on the screen, the absolute necessity—in these
“Hurry up'' days, of relaxation in the life of the world's
workers by healthful RECREATION of some kind to build
up and renew the "'wasted tissue" caused mentally and
physically in the human body by too much work and not
enough PLAY.

The story told at this congress of workers and thinkers
in this respect was most illuminating and convincing—we
must all play a little each day if we want to keep well, be
happy and survive to a good old age. Of course, there is
nothing new in this teaching—it has been in vogue and
practiced for centuries, possibly more by the Romans in
the days of Caesar, but—

We are living today in an age of "Speed up"; THE
DO IT TOMORROW leisurely policy has long since
passed away. The fellow who practices this easy going
plan in this age is Left at the post." If one seeks to
succeed today, he must be mentally and physically "Fit"
not once in a while but ALL THE TIME or he drops be-
hind in the race and is forgotten. .. A FAILURE.

Now in considering this great question—Recreation
at the congress in Atlantic City, its sponsors very care-
fully considered the question in reference to the thou-
sands of world's workers, who by reason of their calling or
work might not and have not the opportunity to indulge
in and benefit from some form of OUTDOOR recreation
in so doing strongly recommend—after working hours,
when daylight has passed, that they take up some form of
INDOOR recreation, that would provide the same relax-
ation to mind and body and at the same time afford
recreation and pleasure to the tired and jaded business
man or woman.

In this respect they suggested a regular attendance
at some Gymnasium for a strenuous or mild course of ex-