The war department has just issued a neat little booklet setting forth the work of the Commission on Training Camp Activities. This commission was appointed by Secretary of War Baker. Its task was to reestablish as far as possible the social ties and the home atmosphere for the million and a half young men in training—to supply them with proper relaxation and recreation: to keep the environment of the camps clean and to suppress all vicious influences certain to prove injurious.
For the most part, the commission has made use of agencies already in the field. First among these is the Y.M.C.A. The report tells briefly of the tremendous work this organization has undertaken. Closely allied with this are the Knights of Columbus and other organizations working through other religious denominations.
Other organizations mentioned are the library association, recreational athletic work, exchange or soldiers' cooperative store, camp music, dramatic entertainment, Redpath entertainments and educational work. Brief details are given in the report of each line of activity. 