f choice. They are not disposed to regard their pupils as
boys when they are men, or to use compulsory requisitions when free
choice will accomplish as good results.

[Illustration: GYMNASIUM WILLIAMS COLLEGE MASS]

During President Carter's incumbency of office, or in recent years,
large additions have been made also to what may be called the furniture
of the college. Its funds have been sensibly augmented, and its
equipment of buildings largely increased. A new observatory has been
erected to supplement the uses of the old one, which was distinguished
as being the first observatory for astronomical purposes erected in this
country. The new one has mounted in it a meridian circle of the latest
and best construction. Other instruments in both observatories in the
hands of one so eminent as Professor Safford, furnish unusual means for
the prosecution of astronomical studies. Clark Hall, a fine new
building, contains the Wilder Mineralogical Cabinet and the college
archives. A new dormitory has been erected by the liberality of the late
Ex-Governor Morgan, of New York, and during the present year a spacious
building of stone has been erected for gymnastic purposes. As new
buildings have been constructed, old ones have been rearranged and
better adapted for the various uses of the college, and so it has been
provided with the means of enlarging and improving its work, and it is
believed that few, if any, of our colleges are better equipped in this
respect than Williams.

[Illustration: From HARPER'S MAGAZINE Copyright, 1881, by HARPER &
BROTHERS.

GOODRICH HALL.]

With such natural surroundings as the students of Williams have, such
scenery appealing everywhere to the eye and soul, mountains close at
hand to climb, and sequestered nooks to explore, it could hardly be
otherwise than that they should combine with their studies the physical
exercise necessary for the maintenance of health. They have been
encouraged also by the college authorities to engage in athletic games
among themselves, and to participate in friendly contests with the
students of other colleges, and in these contests the students of
Williams have held an honorable place.

It would be wrong perhaps not to make a more distinct reference to the
moral character of the college. As has been seen, the ethical studies
hold a prominent place in the curriculum. The college has a
distinctively religious character. By this is not meant that it is a
religious