Since my last letter which was written at the very outset of my college days, six months ago, I have grown more enthusiastic than ever over college life. The work is hard, of course, but we enjoy our many activities all the more because of that.

Just the other night, we had our first "bacon bat" of the season. Armed with enough utensils and food to start a small housekeeping establishment, we hiked about a mile to a place on the shore of our reservoir where we are allowed to build a fire¹. I was reminded of camp days as we ate and sang and watched the sun set.

Two weeks ago, I was home for my Spring vacation. One day, Daddy and I saw one of the most gorgeous sights of our lives. This was the International Flower Show in New York City. The most beautiful exhibits were arranged as regular gardens. Between the large pillars of the building real sods had been placed; while brooks and fountains and paths laid down between the flowers added much to the charm. Some of these were typical American gardens and there was also an Italian and a Japanese garden.

New York's theaters² attracted us too and we enjoyed the French play, "Cyrano de Bergerac," "The Miracle" and "The Ten Commandments." 

We are now busy making preparations for our annual May Day Pageant here. One of the seniors wrote this year's performance: - "The Evolution of May Day." I am especially looking forward to this event because I am expecting that Mother will be with me.

I hope that you will all have the nicest kind of summer vacation.