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...model of the French universities. They are however, so old themselves that the resemblance is now scarcely perceptible and they have an existence, government and manner of life entirely their own. In regard to their history it is sufficient to recall the fact that the colleges or halls sprang into existence about the sixteenth century. Originally they were merely inns for the convenience of those who wished to economize, and could do so better by living in company. A few students, with a graduate of good standing, could start a college, that is, rent a house and make...
...first Greek letter society in America appeared in 1776 at the College of William and Mary, and was called the Phi Beta Kappa. Its origin is a mystery, and it is a disputed question as to whether it was founded by Thomas Jefferson, sprang from a Free Mason's lodge, or was introduced from Europe. - [University Herald...
...Sprang from the vale, rebounded from the hill...
...only . . . Only a white arm lifted, a white figure fall . . . It was too late! The receding tide bore her swiftly away. I saw for a moment a golden head lifted from the waters, and heard a cry above the noise of the surf. In my despair I sprang forward to the edge of the pier, intending I know not what - perhaps to spring into the sea, where no such swimmer as I could have lived. But a firm hand held me back...
...next morning, a bright and sunny Sabbath, he awoke and sprang lightly from his couch. Blithely he proceeded to untie the bundle of clothes. An exclamation of surprise escaped him. One by one, with feverish haste he examined the pieces. Each garment was new to his gaze, its form and pattern strange, its use impossible to conjecture. Slowly the awful truth dawned upon him. The garments belonged...