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...possibility of a real swimming pool at the University, like the hopes for a new chemical laboratory when Boylston burns down, or buildings for the Business School, has long been accepted as something to be realized in the dim future when a former champion plunger become millionaire had an attack of generosity. To have the pool within reach, definitely planned and to be ready for use next year, is almost unbelievable...
...last score of years, American law-makers have multiplied petty regulations with such unrestricted ardor that the wonder is that any statute is obeyed without compulsion. Examples of foolish, needless legislation are plentiful. In South Carolina, the playing of pool or billiards has been forbidden. The prohibition of checkers, of cards, of tiddledy-winks may well follow. Arkansas has been considering a bill abolishing bathing in the waters of the state, and minutely describing the sort of garments appropriate for public exercise. Arkansas athletes will appear in trunks extending below the knees, and short-sleeved shirts, and memories...
...Department of Physical Education has announced that the Squash Courts Building, the Big Tree Swimming Pool, and the Freshman Athletic Building will be open from 2 to 6 o'clock tomorrow. Hemenway gymnasium will he open all day except the main floor, which will be closed on account of preparations for the "Fete Charrette" to be given tomorrow night by the University School of Architecture and the Department of Architecture of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology...
...recognized as one of the best forms of exercise. A survey of public swimming facilities would show that they are used to capacity during all seasons of the year. Swimming appeals to people of all ages. It is to be regretted that the University does not have satisfactory swimming pool facilities. The present equipment is reserved almost exclusively for the use of those Freshmen who do not know how to swim. Hundreds of men in the University would take swimming for their exercise if adequate facilities were available...
...very large surplus accumulated by the Harvard Athletic Association last year makes desirable a policy for expenditures and Improvements covering a considerable time. The reclaiming of the unreclaimed parts of Soldiers Field is of the first importance; a swimming pool is something to hope for; various improvements in and about the Stadium will contribute to the comfort of the crowds who gather there and of these who deal with them. In all such matters the action of the Committee is contingent on the approval of the President and Fellows...