Bluffton University - Ista Yearbook (Bluffton, OH)

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3 s i vw, V1 swi-. I . i'-Busir Eall anh mn-nfs Glutiagr USIC HALL, as the name indicates, is a place of music. The first fioor of this frame building is used mainly in the interest of the conservatory. Three rooms, each of which is furnished with a piano, are used for recitation pur- poses. Voice, piano, history and theory of music and instrumental music are taught in these rooms. When they are not occupied during the day by classes they are used for practice purposes. The atmosphere around this building is always saturated with musical sounds. The spacious reception room affords great convenience to the Stu- dents. A victrola and player piano are their popular entertainers. The second Hoor of Music Hall serves as a men's dormitory. The rooms are heated by steam and illuminated by electricity. The furniture of each room consists of a table, bookshelf, dresser, a rug, three chairs and a bed. Sixteen men can be accom- modated in this building. The Men's Cottage is a two-story frame building adjoining Music Hall. It is used solely as a dormitory for men. The six rooms afford ample accommodation for twelve men. 24

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Wifi.- .bl 4 Ggnmaaium OME new students ask, Who built the gymnasium ? We answer, Everybody, Who's everybody ? Bluifton College, her faculty, her students and the many of her friends who be- lieve in Wholesome athletics. . From the mixing of the cement, to the driving of the last nail, Everybody, in- cluding Dr. Mosiman, played the important role of concrete Workers and carpenters. The featuring characteristic of our gymnasium is the regulation size basket ball court. We can boast of a floor equal to some of the best in the state. The protruding backboard give an abundance of room for clean underbasket shots. The court gives ample space for classy floor work, short passing, and a clean, uniform game. The seat- ing capacity of the gym affords excellent service to the large crowds who as a rule sup- port our athletics. Bluffton College has witnessed on this floor thru victory, though occasionally thru defeat, basket ball games which thrilled to the quick and which gave evidence of clean sportsmanship. Our gymnasium made possible the West Central Ohio Basket Ball Tournament, held under the auspices of the Bluffton College Athletic Association. The very fact that we had the opportunity to welcome such a goodly bunch of strong, athletic, young men insures with us a greater feeling of fellowship for those around us, outside of our College Halls. Thus, to you, our Gymnasium, we dedicate this page hoping that athletic events which have taken place beneath your roof will ever cling to us is some of the best ex- periences of our College days. Thy sides have fairly been split with our outbursts of enthusiasm for our teams and right well are you doing yom' bit in immortalizing the good spirit of Blufton College. 23 J

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WWE..- B-A Heating Slant HEN the mornings are cold and frosty, it is pleasant to watch the black smoke curl thru the air from the top of the smoke stack of the heating plant. This plant is the source of heat, not only for the six College buildings, but also for four private residences. Both the building and the smoke stack are built of brick. The boiler is of the locomotive type. Its dimensions are eighteen feet by seven- ty-two inches. The strength of the boiler is approximately one hundred and eighty horse power. Altho it is a powerful structure, it is oftentimes taxed to its utmost ca- pacity in extreme cold weather. Plans are in progress by which more heat can be sup- piled to the various buildings. It is hoped that the new additions will be completed by fall. The heating plant contains a large brick coal bin. This bin has a capacity of approximately one hundred and twenty tons. A large supply of coal can thus be stored in a convenient place whenever attainable. 25