trial peace. Quite apart from their feelings
with respect to National Socialism, they seem to
believe that Strength through Joy is founded upon
sound premises and has become an integral and permanent part of German life.
 
          The Attitude of Private Business Toward           
                   Strength through Joy.                    
 
 Occasion has been taken wherever possible to
speak with innkeepers, sport instructors, teachers
and others who have served Strength through Joy.
More criticism is to be heard of the institution
in these circles than perhaps in any other. In
a way, however, some of the criticism may be taken
as a tribute to the parsimony and lack of extravagence of Strength through Joy spending.
 
 Innkeepers in the scenic portions of Germany
have been known to complain that in the early
days of Strength through Joy they were forced to
take large numbers of excursionists against their
will during the peak of the tourist season. This
proved exceedingly burdensome, particularly as
many hotels had equipped themselves to care for a
better-paying class of tourist who consequently
was kept away by the influx of visiting workers.
The staff of a hotel which accommodates Strength 
through Joy must work hard, moreover, and usually