WELLESLEY.

Life at Wellesley is quite pleasant now. Although our out-door sports are limited, on account of the vast drifts of snow, yet we do not lack exercise. Gymnastics have begun and most all the students practice; not with Indian clubs, the trapeze, etc., but in ways very enjoyable to all, nevertheless. Within the past three weeks, our entertainments have been quite numerous for Wellesley. Prof. Adams, of Michigan University, has given us two lectures, "A Day in the House of Commons" and "Papacy in the Middle Ages." The former was especially interesting. Prof. Adams related in a vivid way several amusing incidents in the career of different speakers of the House, and described the whole day's doings so happily that the listeners could almost believe they had been there, eye-witnesses to it all. The lecture on Papacy was equally good, and very fully attended. These long winter evenings' entertainments are doubly enjoyed.

The finest concert we have ever had here was given about two weeks ago, at which Beethoven's famous septuor was performed, and also that wonderful octette by Schubert. Bernard Listeman and seven of Boston's finest orchestral players rendered these works beautifully, and it was gratifying to notice how well they seemed to be appreciated. There was, happily, much less whispering than usual at concerts, and those who care but little for music were impressed by the grandeur of Beethoven and the very soul of melody in the Schubert octette, which the musicians played even better than the septuor. Prof. Baerman was among the listeners, as were also Mr. Perabo and Therese Liebe and many other music lovers. We have hardly had a concert so fully attended by outsiders as this one-hundreth one. But last Monday evening the chapel was crowded again, at the entertainment of our Shakespere Society, at which Prof. Locke Richardson gave "Henry IV." Some little dissatisfaction was felt previous to the evening at the play chosen, but all agreed afterwards that it was intensely interesting. Of course Prof. Richardson was obliged, on account of the length of the play, to omit passages of it, but he clearly narrated the events in these passages and carried us through to Hotspur's death, totally forgetful of everything but the wild scenes of the play.

This Shakespere Society is the most flourishing of any of our organizations. The private meetings are held about once a month and the girls read and study the different plays with great pleasure and profit. Two literaries existed last year, the Phi Sigma and Zeta Alpha, but, sad to tell, they were disbanded and now Wellesley can boast of only four societies - the Beethoven, Microscopical and Missionary. Some weeks ago the latter gave a very pleasant exposition of Eastern customs in the gymnasium, the walls of which were hung with scarlet draperies and Oriental banners, while the stage presented several scenes from Indian life. Many of the society members wore brilliant Eastern costumes, and in these ways you can imagine our gymnasium was quite transformed.

STUDENT.