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...full of amusing situations. The scene is laid in Naples, for the reason, perhaps, that striking adventures and extraordinary circumstances seem more plausible when they take place in a foreign country. The Play is Molieere's version of the Phormio of Terence. The main features of the old comedy have been retained, but more life and movement have been added. Moliere's play also has far more of the modern ideas and situations than Phormio. The characters and the plot are as follows: Argante and Geronte are two old men. Octave and Leandre are two young fellows; Octave...
...Both the young men are in need of money. They call Scapin to their assistance, and beg him to procure money from their respective fathers. Scapin readily consents, as he is fond of tricks and hates the miserly ways of Geronte. With the aid of Sylvestre, he so scares old Argante that he gladly hands over the desired amount...
...TAYLOR.MEN who will loan old copies of Gray's Manual, or wish to sell them for use at the Prospect Union, will please leave copies at CRIMSON office or notify...
Deutscher Verein.The Deutscher Verein held its first open meeting of the year last night. Professor Schilling gave a talk on "Hans Sachs" and read several poems and short comedies of the old German poets. The meeting was brought to a close with the singing of German College Songs...
...HOYT.CERCLE FRANCAIS. - In D. U. Rooms. Old men at 2.30; others at 4; cast...