Grace and Miriam, who were on the decorating committee, had spent the greater part of their day in the gymnasium.

Under the skilful direction of the committee the big room blossomed out in strange and gorgeous array.

There were the masses of evergreen so convenient for hiding unsightly gymnasium apparatus, which made the gymnasium a veritable forest green.

Strings of Japanese lanterns added to the effect, while the freshmen and sophomore colors impartially wound the gallery railing and were draped and festooned wherever there was the slightest chance for display.
The sophomores had put forth their best efforts in behalf of their freshman sisters.

When it came to sofa cushions and draperies they had surrendered their most highly treasured possessions for the good of the cause.
"I think we may congratulate ourselves," commented Gertrude Wells as she stood beside Miriam Nesbit, surveying their almost completed task.