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When the plan was proposed to the authorities, everything was halted: one dissenting vote was cast. It was claimed that since the pool was to be below the surface of the ground and could not be reached by sunlight, it would be unsanitary. The facts, however, have been stated by Professor George Whipple and Mr. Melville C. Whipple, who have made a scientific study of swimming pools, and improved the Boston and Cambridge, Y. M. C. A. pools recently by their direction. They prove the contrary...
...chief points to be considered in the proposed pool as regards health are four: the presence of bacteria in the water, the clearness of the water, the psychological effect of lack of sunlight, and the ventilation...
...bacteria in the water, proper precaution would be assured by the filter and artesian well system, with the use of copper sulphate. The copper sulphate is a small item, as about four pounds in solution in the pool would suffice. The situation of the pool and its lack of sunlight would not affect the presence of bacteria materially...
...regards the clearness of the water, it is found that sunlight does more harm than good. By supporting growth of vegetable matter in water, scientifically formed "algae," sunlight causes water to become discolored. The only possible evil from lack of sunlight would be a slight psychological effect on the swimmers. Considering that the lighting system would be complete, and that swimming meets are held generally at night, this objection is very slight. As regards ventilation, this would be adequately provided for by the fan method. And beside all essential equipment, the pool was to have two very modern appliances...
...immediate attention of Seniors. The process of measuring for the gowns and making them is under way against that red letter day in a man's four years of College when he claps on his mortar board, gathers his scholastic robe about him and strides forth into the sunlight of the Yard...