COLLEGE RECREATIONS.

A party of about fifty Wesleyan students visited East Haddam Wednesday evening. They first stopped at Mrs. Matison's barn, where arrangements had previously been made, and initiated fourteen "freshies," after which they crossed and were well received by some of the town boys, eggs and apples being the chief refreshments. After partaking of a fine spread at the Gilston House they returned home by the five o'clock train. The town boys regret their not having a regularly appointed committee of reception, but hope the students will appreciate their efforts to make it "pleasant" for them. Depot Master Geer reports considerable damage done to the railroad company's property and freight on the depot platform by being smashed by the students on their return trip, the bill for which will be promptly presented. - [Ex.