Word: wellesley
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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Next Wednesday is a holiday at 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...
...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...
President Howard, of Wellesley, predicts that twenty years hence more young ladies will be seeking a collegiate education than young...
...meeting of women college graduates, held at Chauncy Hall on Saturday, an association of college alumnae was formed. About seventy were present, graduates of Oberlin College, Wisconsin University, Michigan University, Vassar College, Cornell University, Boston University, Smith College and Wellesley College...