Destruction of Appleton Seen as Chapel Plans Near Completion

Plans for the Harvard War Memorial Chapel are now nearly completed, and the destruction of Appleton will in all probability commence this summer, according to information received last night. The work is to be undertaken as soon as possible, even though the goal of $1,000,000 is not yet subscribed. There are now 3,109 subscriptions for $805,998, of which $759,478 has been paid, so that the fund is $194,002 short.

For the past year there has been an almost unbroken veil of silence drawn over the progress of plans for the Chapel. During the last few months, however, increased activity among interested alumni has done much to further the actual construction of the Memorial. Over a considerable period of time, several complete plans have been drawn up and subsequently rejected; it is expected, however, that the present set will be submitted within a short while, and accepted by the alumni.

Various Rumors

Rumors about the plans for the Chapel have presented varied estimates both as to cost and extent of the building. One has placed the expense at $800,000, while another, estimating a cost of $1,300,000, proposed a Chapel of 2,000 capacity, extending from near Thayer Hall at the West end to a line parallel to Sever at the East. To carry out this plan, which includes a large tower, it would be necessary to remove not only the present Appleton Chapel, but also Old Fogg Art Museum.

During the process of construction, which would last nearly two years, it is planned to hold morning services in Holden Chapel, while Sunday services would take place in Sanders Theatre. For morning services in the new Chapel, the proposal has been made to use either one of the transepts or a small chapel preserving the name of Appleton