The Daily Tar Heel from Chapel Hill, North Carolina • Page 1

Hie Library, U.N.C. City. SPECIAL HIGH SCHOOL EDITION LAST DANCES THURSDAY NIGHT, SHORT AND SATURDAY NIGHT, LONG FINAL NUMBER OF SUMMER SCHOOL TAR HEEL VOLUME XXXV- CHAPEL HILL, N. THURSDAY, AUGUST 23, 1927 Summer School Edition No. 12 The University's New Memorial Stadium BU1LDUN" rLAJNS ARE ANNOUNCED STUDENTS HERE MAY CHOOSE FROM WIDE ACTIVITIES U.

N. C. BEGINS 133RD SESSION SEPTEMBER 23 Work Has Already Begun On Something Besides Study To Interest Everybody. Athletics Lead. Phillips Hall Wing and Smith Dormitory New Library.

Indications Are That Student Body Will Reach 3,000 "Freshman Week" Starts September 19 Plans for the first three proj ects on the University of North Carolina 1927-1928 building program have been completed, according to announcement from the office of Charles 1. Woollen, business manager, and work on the buildings is expected to be well "under way by the time the University opens in the falj. The schedule calls for the renovation of the New West building, an addition to Phillips Hall, which houses the engineering, mathematics and physics departments, and the erection of a new library. The entire program, of which these three projects form only a part, The arena wherein more than 24,000 people expect to see the University defeat Virginia at the annual Thanksgiving classic this fall. In spite of the fact that it will be ready for play be-, fore that time no games will be played in it until Thanksgiving, when it will be dedicated.

Kenan Memorial Stadium Ncars Completion; Will Seat 24,000 The University offers its students ample opportunity to get into some form of extra-curricular activity. From the wide field that the men have to choose from there is something that everybody is interested in. First in interest, perhaps, is athletics. The Athletic Association of the University of North Carolina is the s'tudent organization back of all athletics at the University. Every student is a member of this association, and in turn is entitled to all its privileges.

As a member, you are allowed to attend all the games played by Carolina teams on the University field free of charge. This not only includes Varsity games, but games played by the freshman teams as well. A small fee is charged in the regular registration fee to cover membership in the Athletic Association and other athletic privileges. Of course all students are not only eligible for the teams but are urged by the coaches to try out. Other activities- include the Carolina Playmakers, an organization which seeks to develop dramatic talent by fostering student productions County Clubs, organized to promote friendship among the students from each He Gave the Stadium will be financed by $1,220,000 Structure Made Possible by $275,000 Gift of William Rand Kenan, Jr.

Will Probably Dedicate Stadium appropriated by the last legislature. Contractors for the buildings are T. C. Thompson and Bros. The largest and most import The 133rd session of the University of North Carolina will begin Friday, September 23, when classes begin in all departments of the institution.

With the opening a month away, the number of freshmen applying for admittance has already exceeded by more than 100 the total number of first year men enrolled last year. Dr. T. J. Wilson, registrar, states that more than 850 applications have been accepted and any more are coming in daily, Present indications are 'that the student body of the University during the coming year will reach around 3,000.

The most successful year in the history of Carolina is predicted. The freshmen will begin coming into Chapel Hill Monday, September 19, to be on hand for "Freshman Week" program, which will continue through Thursday, Sept. 22nd. During the week the new men will be given" a thorough physical examination, and those found to be defective in any way will be given special work under the personal supervision of the director of the gymnasium. Library tours, discussion groups on student government and the honor system, consultations with deans and counselors are a few of the other items which make up the freshman week schedule.

More than 75 members of the Y. M. C. A. Cabinet will be at hand to assist them.

Registration for freshmen will take place September 21. Up- perclassmen will register September 22, and class work for the fall quarter will begin Friday, September 23. (Continued on page six) ant structure on the program will be the construction of a Wallace, Magician, Performs for Students Here This Evening Now you see it, now you don't, is or ought to be the slogan of the entertainment Wallace, the magician, gives in Memorial Hall on August 25. The wizard of a thousand tricks is said to be able to whisk realities from before the eyes of his audience to the utter con-fusion of all understanding. It is one thing to be able to perform magical illusions and another to put them over.

Wallace's talk is gentle and entertaining. He smiles and cracks jokes while he is vvanishing;" a lamp, or making a hand talk, or finding a white rabbit under the coat of some dignified gentleman in the audience. new $625,000 library to be sit uated on the edge of the woods facing the South building and about 200 yards from it. Ground has already been 1 broken for the addition to Phil lips Hall for the departments of new wing will correspond in position to the addition made last county in the state the Dialec tic Senate and the Philanthropic year. The renovation of New West, one of the oldest buildings on the campus, which has been used at Assembly, which promote debating and public speaking; the HARMON TO EUROPE FOR A.

E. F. REUNION Freshman Debating Society, al Here is the man who presented us with the $275,000 athletic stadium that has just been completed on the south side of the campus. He is William Rand Kenan, of New York City, a graduate of the University with the class of 1894. The stadium is to be a memorial to William Rand and Mary Hargrove Kenan, father and mother of the donor.

one time or another as a dormitory, music building and home of the Di Society, is scheduled to begin September 1st, and, when so a debating organization; the Freshman Friendship Council, composed of "ex-Hi-Y" men the Centro Hispano and Circle Francais, for those who wish to The Kenan Memorial Stadium a towering concrete temple to the God of the Gridiron, seating more than 24,000 spectators, is almost ready for use. The two huge arcs of the seats face the two sides of the field, each section having a capacity of 12,000 "people. This new stadium was made possible by a fine gift of from William Rand Kenan, railroad magnate and graduate of the University in the class of 1894. The stadium itself is to be a memorial to William Rand and Mary Hargrove Kenan, father and mother of the donor. In the valley at north end of the field, massive concrete pillars are being constructed and in the spaces between, gates of an ornamental character will be installed.

At the south end work is progressing on the field house. It is here that the competing teams will have their dressing rooms, lockers and shower baths, and that quarters will be provided for meetings of officials and for the storage of athletic equipment. The walls are to be of stucco, to accord, in appearance, with the concrete stands. The roof is to be made of red tile. The contractors are placing the wooden seats.

These are of Douglas fir, said to be the most durable kind of lumber. They will rest on iron brackets sunk (Continued on page four) cultivate skill in either Span ish or French; the Elisha Mitchell Scientific Society, to en courage scientific work and fos completed, will be used for classrooms, laboratories, and the Di Society Hall. The Mary Ann Smith dormitory is already in the process of being completely renovated and rebuilt inside. It will be ready for occupancy shortly after the fall term opens. It is rumored that this building will be turned over to the graduate students in the University for their exclusive use.

ter lectures on scientific sub J. O. Harmon, manager of Swain Hall, and Henry Whitfield will leave Chapel Hill September 7 for Hampton Roads, from where they will sail for Europe the following day to attend the reunion of the American Expeditionary Forces in Paris this fall. During the absence of Mr. Harmon, Tom Howard will be in charge of Swain Hall, the University dining room.

J. F. Motsinger will continue in the capacity of head-waiter. All waiters for the fall quarter will report September 20 at 5 p. Acting-Manager Howard announced yesterday.

ANNUAL COACHING SCHOOL OPENED jects the Latin American Club, Eat Watermelon? The Young People's Interdenominational Union will have a melon splitting on the lawn, of the Methodist Church Friday evening at 8:00 o'clock. This is a farewell party for the Summer School student body. There will be no charge and everybody is cordially invited to come. The Young People's Union is closing one of its" most successful summers at this party. for studying conditions in South America; the North Carolina Club, an organization studying Four States Represented Among 75 Odd Registrants School Ends September 3.

the problems of the state; the Rifle instruction in the art of shooting; and the musical clubs which include the band, SUMMER SCHOOL CLOSES TUESDAY Glee Club, and orchestra. Various other organizations that one may be elected to mem-(Continucd on page four) Dean States Session Is Most WEEKLY. BULLETIN THURSDAY, AUGUST 25 TO TUESDAY, AUGUST 30 The sixth annual Coaching School, conducted by the University of North Carolina Extension Division, opened here Monday, and according to figures given out by E. R. Rankin, secretary, the enrollment was 55.

Indications are that the latecomers will swell the total to more than 75. The list of registrants -in Successful in History Little President Commencement Planned. THURSDAY, AUGUST 25 Dr. Harry W. Chase cludes a number of star athletes and many of the leading high school coaches of the State.

North Carolina, South Carolina, 4 Wallace, the Magician, will pertorm in memorial p. m. under the auspices of the summer attractions, but holders of season tickets will not be admitted by pres-" entin'g same. Admission price will be 35 and 25 cents. Vesper services under Davie Poplar at 7 o'clock.

Short Dance, at Bynum Gymnasium, 7:15 to 8:15. FRIDAY, AUGUST 26 Vesper services under Davie Poplar at 7 clock. Annual convention of the Southern Textile Social Service Association held under the auspices of, the Extension Dm-. sion. Virginia and Georgia are rep The University of North Carolina will close the most successful Summer School of its history with the "little commencement" here August 30.

Dr. N. W. Walker, Director of the Summer School, reports that he has had a growing number of students here doing graduate work, professional work, and straight academic work for a degree, than at any other summer session before. There has also been a marked decrease in resented.

The school, under the direc my tion of Robert A. Fetzer, Director of Athletics at the University, offers courses in the theory and I I I (V, SATURDAY, AUGUST 27 practice of football, basketball, baseball, tennis, track and field athletics, soccer, boxing, wrestling and in training and conditioning. Soccer, boxing and Regular classes in all departments oi me uuiveio" 0.. school. Vesper services under Davie Poplar, at 7 o'clock.

Long Dance at Bynum Gymnasium, 9 to 11 o'clock. Annual convention of the Southern Textile Social Service Association under the auspices of the Extension Division. All class work ends at 6 p. m. for summer school.

wrestling are being offered this year for the first time. In ad the number of delinquent students who spend the summer here making up winter work oh which they had failed. Examinations for the second summer term begin Monday morning, August 29, and go through Tuesday, August 30. The "little commencement" will be held Tuesday evening under Pavie Poplar. Above is pictured C.

R. Jonas, of Lincolnton, who is President of the student body for the coming year. He is at the present time a student in the Law School. During his stay hero he has been prominently identified with many campus activities, among them being debating, athletics, and student editor of the Law Review. MONDAY, AUGUST 29 1 President Chase is now in Europe dition to Coach Bob Fetzer, who has been director of the School since its beginning, instructors are James N.

Ashmore, Lester Examinations in all departments of tne summer scnooi. with his family where he is getting a much needed rest He will return TUESDAY, AUGUST SO to Chapel Hill and the executive office (Continued on page four) Examinations in all departments or tne summer scnooi. sometime in December..