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J)istOf), of B. L. S. I N1867 the girls of Western Maryland, in organizing a,literary society, realized a long-felt need. When selecting a name for this society, which was for girls alone, they wisely chose that of Elizabeth Barrett Browning, one of the greatest of English writers, whose lovely character ancl beautiful poems are known to almost everyone. For a motto, "VitH Sine Litteris More Est" seemed most suit- able; and, verily, it is a good motto for a society devoted to literature and truth. The Brownings, judg- ing from their zeal in the pursuit of literature, evidently see the truth of their motto. In the collegeyear now closing, the Society has made more progress than ever bcforc; her numbers have increased greatly, and her excellencein the literary line is shown by the weekly programs. It is the effort of every member to make these programs as interestuig and instructive as possible, and they hnvc been made much more entertaining by the addition of a piano to the society hall. This is something which, for a long time, has been needed, since, heretofore, vocal music has filled the musical part of the program. The society rooms are bright and attractive. They consist of the society hall proper, which is well furnished and weI! arranged ; and a library or reading room, which is supplied with works of standard authors, as well as with the latest books and magazines. Indeed, constant additions arc being made to the library, which is already large. The members have freeaccess to this library, and make good usc of their opportunity. With all inducements to progress, with such a favorable past record, and with such a hopeful outlook for the future, Browning Literary Society certainly justifies the hopes of its fonuders, who may look over the results of their labor and "be glad that it is so." - - 133