THE POOL REALIZED.

Since the corporation have approved the plan for the Union swimming pool, nothing stands in the way of its construction but raising the necessary money. Three sources are open: the Gymnasium Fund, contribution from undergraduates, and contribution from graduates. As the donors of the Gymnasium Fund seem to favor its practical use for the pool, this sum of $10,000 probably will be available as a basis on which collection may start. About $10,000 more must be raised from graduates and undergraduates, unless the H. A. A. or the College itself will contribute. Since no classes after 1917 have donated anything to the Gymnasium Fund, financial support may be expected from them. Now that the way has been opened to the construction of the pool, it is highly desirable that there should be no delay in financing the work and putting it into the hands of contractors. The CRIMSON takes especial pleasure in the action of the Corporation; for it has sponsored the project and obtained the final plans which removed the objections threatening to wreck the scheme. The pool, long wanted, will remedy a grave defect in the athletic system. With it in use the dreams of the future gymnasium may rest until time and finances become suited to such an undertaking. The present addition will benefit the swimming team, the Union,--ornamentally and practically,--and numerous members of the University.