Chapter 8 Y.M.C.A. and Similar Activities.

Y.M.C.A. activities.

(a) It was satisfactory to note that in practically all cases-whether our own naval facilities provided reading, writing, and amusement facilities for the personnel or not-the Y.M.C.A. was in evidence. Their arrangements were, in many places, all that could be expected in the way of cheerful and comfortable quarters; and, in those places where the facilities were not so good, inquiry usually revealed the fact that a suitable building was either under way or soon would be.

Knights of Columbus.

(b) In at least one place the Knights of Columbus were found established in a commodious building with all in readiness to duplicate the character of the work generally associated with Y.M.C.A. activities.

(c) All assistance of this character, from whatever source, has been gladly taken advantage of by the officers in charge, and is much used and appreciated by the men.