Concerning the Gymnasium

The social christening of the New Gymnasium occurred with the Junior Prom ball when the great drill hall, became, for the time being, a bower of beauty and, incidentally, an agreeably roomy dancing place. If possible, its claims in this respect were more conspicuous at the Commencement Ball than at Prom Week. The crowded conditions which for the past few years have been incident to large functions at College Hall, were entirely absent. There was room to dance, room to consume salad and ices, and room for a stroll between times.

The trophy room is as yet unfinished, two huge fireplaces are yet to be installed, and suitable furnishing in the way of cases, arid of tables and chairs to give the place a livable aspect, is to come. The question of placing the names of donors upon the brick panels or .of perpetuating them in some other way is still in abeyance. As yet no names have been published, for the committee in charge is anxious to give everyone a chance to do his share. Late in the summer, however, the New Gym News will appear with the list of contributors. Whether the names of subscribers who have failed to cash up will be given a separate column is not stated. The fact remains, however, that of the $117,000 promised, $10,000 is still uncollected. That sum would go a long way toward filling some of the yawning gaps that mark the building as unfinished.

Mr. H. C. Edgerton, at the Graduate Club, Hanover, is very ready at this late date to receive payments from dilatory subscribers or to accept funds from those who, having at first observed the project with doubt, now desire to help in making a strong finish.