VIEWS IN OUTDOOR RECREATION LEAGUE PLAYGROUND, SEWARD PARK, NEW YORK CITY. Gymnasium apparatus installed by A. G. Spalding & Bros. GYMNASIUMS AND PLAYGROUNDS For several years past those who have been interested in physical education and the care of the young have endeavored and succeeded in convincing many that outdoor gymnasiums and playgrounds are beneficial to the youth, and particularly in large cities where the population is congested, or in connection with school work. The Outdoor Recreation League of New York City has done more to bring prominently before the public outdoor gymnasiums than any other institution that was ever organized. There are now in New York City four outdoor gymnasiums and playgrounds in operation in Seward Park, Hudsonbank, Kip's Bay and Amsterdam Avenue, and the movement is still in its infancy. Other cities are extending the work, such as Boston -the home of outdoor playgrounds-Chicago, Philadelphia and Providence. With this movement the firm of A. G. Spalding & Bros, have kept in touch, and nearly all the prominent gymnasiums that been put up of late years have been planned and built by them. The two model gymnasiums of Seward Park and Hudsonbank, New York City, as well as several others put up for the public schools, are worthy of inspection by anyone who is interested in outdoor gymnasium work. There is another side to the outdoor gymnasium that is worthy of consideration. It is a well known fact that many object to exercising indoors, and for years outdoor exercise has been far more appreciated. As a result, gymnasiums are being erected especially for the youngsters, and lawn gymnasiums are becoming more popular every day. We can put up for your boys, on your lawn or in the yard, a gymnasium that is graded and classed according to the amount of money that is to be expended. A. G. SPALDING & BROS. Gymnasium Factory, Chicopee Falls, Mass. Laflin Friction Rowing Machine This is one of the smallest, simplest and most practicable rowing machines manufactured. The means used to produce a resistance is a simple friction clutch, which takes instant hold at the commencement of the stroke and holds the pressure until its completion, but immediately releases it precisely the same as recovering in a boat. It is quickly taken apart and can be set away in a closet or put under bed, occupying but a small space. This is a valuable feature for home use. able to any desired amount of friction. Each machine is adjust Handsomely built from ash and maple, with all iron work nicely japanned. Each, complete, $15.00 Send for Handsomely Illustrated Catalogue Free. A. G. SPALDING & BROS. Gymnasium Factory, Chicopee Falls, Mass. Spalding's Trade-Mark Indian Clubs SPALDIN Our Trade-Mark Indian Clubs are of selected material and perfect in 3/4 1/2 66 66 shape. They are finely centre band and gilt Each pair wrapped in Per pair, $. 35 .40 66 2 66 -55 Trade Line Indian Clubs The following Clubs are not Trade - Mark Goods, but of a good material and far superior in shape and finish to the cheap clubs on the market. No. AA. German Silver Bands. Pair, $5.00 Iron Hangers for Indian Clubs and Dumb Bells With screws for fastening to wall. Nicely japanned. For Indian Clubs. No. I. Per pair, 25c. For Dunb Bells. No. 2. Per pair, 25c. Send for Spalding's Illustrated Catalogue, mailed free. A. G. SPALDING & BROS. NEW YORK CHICAGO DENVER |