Bringing the first news of the safe arrival of "Y" Campers at Tsingtao, Mr, W, E. Hines, Business Secretary of the Foreign Y.M.C.A. returned to Shanghai after several days spent in that northern port.
Mr.. Hines reports that Carp tsingtao is in Al condition. Under s supervision all matters needing attention were seen to, and with a few small exceptions everything was completed before the arrival of the campers. Each year the routine of renewing screens for the doors ud windows, the weeding of the grounds for the tents, the repairs to the tennis and basketball courts-the rolling and levelling of, the court, the erection of new nets and boards, etc—the general cleaning of the camp; and the inspection of the latrines and hygienic disposal of refuse: all these have to be checked. and this year the "Y" campers were fortunate in not only having a mem: ber of the Foreign "Y" staff to supervise these renovations but also to, provide arrangements for their arrival and to greet them at the wharf.
The disembarkation from the boat at Tsingtao was in the opinion of Mr. Hines, well organized. The party was divided into three groups. The first group remained on board io watch the baggage, to sort them ior the next group of boys who, in single and double file, handed each baggage from hand to hand down to the wharf. Here another gang carried the tents, trunks, duffle bags, valises and hand bags to the awaiting trucks, which, according to the wharf regulations, were not allowed the pier and were waiting some fifty yards distant, The campers appeared to have had an excellent trip and were in fine spirits. As expected, they were eager to complete landing operations and be off for Camp in the shortest time possible and be able to live the life so many of them have been looking forward to for months previous and, for seasoned campers, after each camp period is ended.
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