A great many of the men who remained in Cambridge during the vacation availed themselves of the hospitality of President and Mrs. Lowell, and of Phillips Brooks House. The gatherings were held at President Lowell's home on Christmas Eve, and Phillips Brooks House on Christmas Night and New Year's afternoon.

About 150 men were present at the reception given by President and Mrs. Lowell. Beautifully decorated Christmas trees in the middle of the reception room were laden with boxes of candy, one of which was given to each of the guests. In addition, a calendar was presented to each of those present. President Lowell's reading from the Bible of the story of the birth of Christ was followed by several other readings and some singing. Supper was served near the close of the evening.

The entertainment given at Phillips Brooks House on Christmas evening was also highly successful, about 100 students being--present. The entertainment was held in the Parlor. After a short address of welcome by Professor E. C. Moore there were various songs and readings, and a generous supply of refreshments. Mrs. W. R. Ohler read several selections, as did J. C. Manry '13, and music was rendered by a trio composed of undergraduates.

The regular University tea was held on the afternoon of January 1, and was attended by a fair proportion of the students who were in Cambridge at the time.