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Professor Chaplin, who has taken an active interest in the project, kindly furnished the CRIMSON with the details of the plan. The plot of ground which it is proposed to use includes about 100,000 feet belonging to Mr. Norton, and as much more which is the property of the corporation. That portion belonging to Mr. Norton is the only land adjoining the grounds of the college which can be purchased, and the whole piece is the only large tract which can be found within easy reach of the college. The field when completed will be large enough to accommodate...
...interested in athletics as well as the athletic men of the university will be pleased to know that definite arrangements have at last been completed whereby the ground available for the use of those who desire to take outdoor exercise will be more than doubled. For several months the Athletic Committee and the officers of the different athletic organizations have had the matter under advisement, but not till recently have they been able to secure a suitable piece of ground near enough the college for practical purpose. But it has at last been decided to locate the new field back...
...ground will be leased for a period of five years; Mr. Nortion will give an option on the portion owned by him, so that it may be purchased at reasonable figures at any time before the expiration of the lease. The yearly expense of maintaining the field will be $1,000 and the taxes. It is thought that the surpluses of the different athletic organizations of the university will more than meet this expense, and any amounts in excess of sum required for yearly maintenance will be applied on the purchase of the ground. On account of the unfortunate result...
...college authorities propose to lay out a new athletic ground back of Divinity Hall if the expense does not appear to be too great. The lot contains four acres and will provide room for at least two or three new baseball fields. Members of Engineering 2 have been surveying the field for some time past...
...alumni meeting in Chicago. President Patten was present at the annual meeting of the alumni of the District of Columbia yesterday. Professor Johnston is still confined to his house, and is not yet able to take charge of his classes. The site chosen for the new dormitory is the ground between Edwards Hali and the new Art building. The plans by Mr. Page, the architect of the Art School, have been accepted. By a recent action of the faculty, the gymnasium will be open all day. Heretofore it has been greatly crowded during the few hours it has been open...