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...origin of the title "Twelfth Night" probably came from the fact that it was originally produced on the Feast of the Epiphany. The second title, "What you Will," is a much disputed addition, the most simple explanation of which seems to be that it was given to express the author's ironical discontent at the title "Twelfth Night...
...Geological Conference. Papers: Or Origin of the Fresh-water Tertiary Formations of the Rocky Mountain Region. Professor Davis. -- Pseudo-conglomerates. Dr. Jaggar. -- Reviews and Notes. Rotch Building...
Semitic Conference. Origin of the Sabbath. Professor Toy. Sever...
Semitic Conference. Origin of the Sabbath. Professor Toy. Sever...
...good many years the adherents of Harvard and Yale have been familiar with the discussion of a statement of obscure origin, to the effect that though the admission requirements of Harvard College are confessedly higher than those of Yale College, the work of students in pursuing an academic course toward the degree of Bachelor of Arts ends in disappointment less often at Harvard than at Yale. The statement is commonly made in the form-"It is harder to get into Harvard College than into Yale, but once admitted, it is easier to stay there." The statistics printed below would seem...