Pomona College - Metate Yearbook (Claremont, CA)

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l i ETKEI' 1 Ring out the old, ring in the new, and with the last peal of the old chapel bell last year the old era went out and the new was ushered in. The old chapel bell is silent, the old Holmes Hall dome with its irregular outline is goneg the scarred walls and the foot worn steps have all passed away. When the students returned in the fall, in place of the familiar weather-beaten Holmes Hall greeting them, a new building stood in its place. This massive, white, concrete structure with its red tiled roof har- monized completely with the Library, Smiley l-lall, Pearsons Hall, Bridges Hall-with all the newer buildings of the campus. ln fact it was another step toward the realization of the Greater Pomona. The new building made possible by the combined gifts of Esther R. Holmes, the original donor and the college treasury, had been remodeled and enlarged. The old south entrance was gone and a new and more stately west entrance had been made. fy lZi1,fkEf25'V.lfZ.!7l '5,T1.'9tHi?7A2lft' I ' Page Tweniy-four

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I l The College Year The moving finger writes: and having writ moves on. Another year has passed and left behind it great advances toward the Pomona that is to be. A beautiful new Holmes Hall has taken the place of the old, memory-filled, frame building. The old athletic field, last year suddenly transformed into a stream bed by the roaring waters of the wash, has been rebuilt through the efforts of the student body and alumni. A concrete retaining wall and elaborate drainage system now protects the most beautiful gridiron and baseball field in Southern California and the fastest track on the Pacific Coast. New bleachers, stronger and larger, with a seating capacity of three thousand complete the new Alumni Field. The faculty also has been strengthened by several new departments. Mr. Pole and Mr. Perkins have come to direct the dramatic activities of the college. The new coaching system under Mr. Nixon and Mr. Schott has proved remarkably successful and Pomona is looking on to greater achievements in athletic activities. Several of the greatest lecturers, musicians, and men of the nation and age have honored the students this year by appearing before them. Men such as Rabindranath Tagore with his inspiring message from the Far East, Raymond Robins with his stirring social appeal and Albert Spalding with his high musical art have given to the college a deeper insight into the greater things of life. The hand of the year has left a deep imprint on the life of Pomona. - wh' ' s.. 4' . L r If-r . 1' ' . Q7 ALUMNI FIELD Page Twenfy-three

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ILWKIQYN1 lnside the building the arrangement was not so greatly changed but that most of the old familiar rooms could be recognized. However an elaborate suite of rooms had been arranged for the administrative system of the college. The old steps leading to the second floor were entirely gone and new ones adjoining the entrance of the chapel had been made. In the chapel itself the greatest transformation had been wrought although the old lines could still be recognized. The stage had been made larger, and a fine series of dressing rooms addedg the acoustic properties too had been made much better. The whole room has since been enriched by most beautiful curtains and hangings in brown and tan. ln our new Holmes Hall we miss the landmarks of our old friend. We miss the old chapel bell when the new electric bell system calls us to classes. But we see in our new building a realization of greater thingsg we feel the materializing of our dreams for the Greater Pomona. ypgqv., ,W PACIFIC ELECTRIC DEPOT Page Twenty-five