YARD TO BE CENTER OF TERCENTENARY FESTIVAL IN 1936

Plans for the 1936 Tercentenary Celebration of the founding of Harvard College by the first settlers in Massachusetts, are beginning to take form, it was learned yesterday. It is expected that the celebration will occupy several days with commencement for the class of 193 being the climax of the program.

President Lowell has instructed the Overseers to take steps in the formation of committees whose duty it will be to carry out the activities appropriately to celebrate the anniversary year. Several committees have already been formed. However, the members of the Tercentenary groups will not be announced until they are actively at work on the program for that year.

The exact duration and type of the celebration to be held, is speculative. Many suggestions have been received regarding possible ways in which to mark the 300th year of Harvard's existence. A pageant, an athletic Olympiad, class reunions, a week of commemorative exercises throughout the University and various programs to be led by some of Harvard's distinguished sons, are among the many suggestions already received.

Yard Will Be Center

The Yard will be the center of commemoration activities, and the new Memorial Church, which will be dedicated on Armistice Day this year, will play a prominent part in the festival.

The last celebration of this kind occurred in 1886' when the college marked the 250th anniversary of its existence. The program took place from November 5 to 8 in 1886. "Law Day", "Undergraduate Day", "Foundation Day", and "Alumni Day" were celebrated in turn. The exercises were marked by dinners and addresses by leaders of the time. The culmination of the commemorative program came when 790 people attended a dinner in Memorial Hall. This was followed by a colorful torchlight parade.

The record of the events are available in a 400 page volume that was published shortly after the celebration and available at the University Library.