Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-11
UNIVERSITY BUILDINGS
READY FOR OCCUPANCY
Many Repairs and improvements
Made Necessary Following Oc-
cupation Of Property by Stu
dent Army Training Corps
New Year Opens the oath

When the University Of Vermont opens
wednesday morning September "a. the
buildings and grounds will be found In
excellent condition because of the some-
what extensive repairs and improve
ments which have been and are being
made, some of which were necessary
because of the occupation of the property
by the Student Army Training Corps
Following the fire which seriously
damaged the main college building po-
pularly known as "the Old Mill, in the
summer of 1913, the south wing was prac-
tocall rebuilt Similar repairs are being
made on the north wing, new hardwood
floors are being laid on the first and
second floors, the walls are being re-
finished in white enamel and an indirect
| electric lighting system corresponding
| to that in the south wing is being in
stalled. The ediflce is really a new build
ing. with its modern heating and lighting
systems and the interior has been trans
formed to such an extent since the fire
of 1918 that 1t hardly would be recog-
nized by those who have not been within
! it's walls since the early months of that
year.
| Converse Hall. the mems dormitory, Is
in spick and span condition. Practically
the entire building has been replastered
since its occupation as barracks for the
soldiers. The walls have been painted
with two coats of white enamel. making
the halls and rooms much lighter. The
floors. furniture and chandeliers have
been refinished and the lighting system to
some extent has been rearranged. There
is new cement floor in the Commons
room. new shower baths have been in
I OF 1Iad oh hnxy hAa
| vided for the windows.
Commons Hall, the mems dining room
with a new coat Of paint. will be much
improved. The ceilings have been re.
plastered new beams have been put into
the dining room. hardwood floors are
being laid. the walls are being refinished
and a new indirect system of electric
lighting is being installed. A part of the
addition built during the war has beer
retained and includes a large up-to-date
! cold storage plant an Ice house and ar
office for the superintendent The dining
hall will easily accommodate 200 men The
women students have dining hall al
Grassmount and many students board
elsewhere in the city. Meals are served
at cost. no profit being made by the Uni
versity. Mrs. Estelle K. Donoway will
again have charge and the chef who was
employed last year has been retained
Commons hall in all respects will be wei
equipped dining room.
The gymnasium is in excellent con
dition. the floor having been refnishec
and the lockers repaired. The heating
plant in the rear, erected during its oc
cupation by the soldiers. has been re
tanned and will be used to heat botl
the ball cage and the main building. Thi
avoids the necessity of having the heatini
plant under the auditorium and will les
sen the fire risk. The Signal Corps labo
ratory, one Of the temporary building
erected, will be retained for the presen
for storage purposes.
Among the improvements most highl.
appreciated will be new cement walk
taking the place of the old concrete walk
which were uneven and badly worn
, These walks. starting at the gymnasium
will extend along University Place. il
, front of the main buildings and aroun
the "Old Mill, and north to Colcheste
, avenue. This Is the beginning of a
, policy which. 1t Is hoped. will provide
system of cement walks for the entir
Q campus during the next three or fou
Q years. The four tennis courts have bee
put into excellent condition. Indication
. point to a large entering class and the out
e look is good for successful year for tn
University.