New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-06-11
IN HONOR OF THE TREE AT WELLESLEY.
TENNYsON'S PRINCESS FURNISHES THE
THOUGHT FOR Az IDYLmc CELEBRATION.


Boston. June 10 CspcclaD-Ths was tree or class
day at Wellesley College, and on this day quaint
costumes by the young ladies are in order To-day
charming reproduction Of TcnnySon's Princess was
gwen Grouped in an amphitheatrc before the royal
platform, the dainty madcns made a rarely charming
assembly. First came a graceful procession Of Greek
madens in classic garb Of white and gold, each waving
golden staff. The sophomOres assumed the garb OF
nuns, and made dgnifcd and solemn figures As they
marched across the lawn behind their banner, on
which I'm Greek the motto =" Truth" In gay
contrast the juniors, in the attire OF foresers, spTang
in view, answering the horn of Robin Hood Their
costume green kirc, mantle and cap, and their
cmbcms were the bow and culver over the lawn
from behind groves and around the corner of the
college they came. Finally the seniors appeared
in rich and graceful costume of purple academic
gowns over white and mortar boards. They were
led by pages in yellow and purple. Ira Ia la, ira la
H. ira Ia la, Wellesley, 00," the college cry, with
which each class greeted the seniors, who took their
places about their purple and golden banners In
smaller companc, among the classes were the specials
IN japanese costume and the musical class In dark
blue with garnturc Of daisies. All were grouped
about thrifty maple. the tree Of the graduating
class.
The address OF welcome was given the class by the
Princess. Miss ~ l.. Peek the president. The pres
entation Of purple bouquet by Robin Hood, as
representative Of The Juniors then carried to
the accompaniment OF song. Floral gifts were
offered by representatives, Of the specials and the
>ophomorcs Finally graceful junior presented her
golden staff 20 the Princess. After leaned Grafton
by the Lady Blanche Miss Ethel A. Glover. charm
ing pOctical and musical exercise was led by the
court poet, Mis- Sarah Jane NcNary. I'm response
10 The lofty Thought, Of pocsy, the court minstres
uttered sweet strains Of music. An address to the
undergraduates by Mi, Mary Lcnnns, orion took a
humorous turn. pretty scene followed, IMPLYING
that tho class ind.,soluby bound together in
the exercise Of noble aims and in the service Of
wellesley. Ribbon band, Of purple and gold were
cid uniting The whole class. and these given
the pledges pf noble purpose and service The
court ba;r MIS-, Kent Druiap. then gave the d" ode
10 thc Future In long prOco sion the classes filed
across tic l1Wn 10 the freshmen, tree where small
phi.iWh, "rciih"i ln Ertcu, was placed. After the
seniors, The Juniors formed at the house of Robin
Ilo"d The ,opAonoro IN their nun, dress, singing
mouriul dlree at the departure Of the seniors.
ucdiacval aspect 10 the scene. This elias, carried
a decorated spade. Finally the Grccian fresh
m"l, wearing their golden robes, and the musical
students. ia dark bu" with heavy grdes and collars.
Nh"u The classes were aLaln gathered together the
Mis- Marion &. Luth delivered an addrc-, appropriate
to tho occasion. after which the spade pre,cnta~
U'n by MISS Florence Converse. %. and the spade
reception Joy Mis- Caroline * Newman. The bcIut.-
iul festival wa, almost entirely limited 10 the enjoy
mrnt Of the students Themselves. and only a few
yl~ltors lnclucn~ some ~ The trustees Professor
llo-lord, Mr.. william Cialin and Mrs. H. T.. Good
viu were present n day II tender fellow, hin
among all cla,scs and OF farewell to the seniors.