All the school studied Greek and Roman history, and since Christmas there had been special lectures by Miss Morley on the buried city of Pompeii, illustrated by lantern-slides.

But photography, however excellent, is a poor substitute for reality when the latter can be obtained.

Had the Villa Camellia been situated in England or America no doubt the pupils would have considered those views a tremendous asset to their history class, but being in the near neighborhood of Naples they were able to "go one better," and have actual expeditions to Pompeii itself.

A dozen of the girls, personally conducted by Miss Morley, were to start on Thursday, take their lunch, and make a day of it.

Most of those chosen were comparative newcomers to the school, or for some reason had not done the excursion before, so it would be a fresh experience to nearly all of them.