6. “Owen,” Robert. (1771-1858.) An English social reformer. He lived for a few years in Scotland, where he advocated his theory of communism, an absolute equality in all rights and duties. By the aid of his large fortune he was enabled to distribute great numbers of tracts explaining his views, and these soon won him a large following. He was, however, opposed and attacked on all sides. In 1823 he came to the United States, bought 20,000 acres of land in Indiana, intending to found his community there, but the scheme proved a failure and he returned to England. He spent the rest of his life as a traveler, advocating his views both by his books and public lecturing. 7. “Fourier,” (foo-ri-ā) Charles. (1772-1837.) A French writer on social science. SUNDAY READINGS. 1. “Thebes and Luxor.” Thebes was a celebrated Egyptian city, formerly the capital of Upper Egypt. Its ruins are among the most magnificent in the world, and comprise what form now nine villages, among which Luxor is one. The large and costly palaces of the Luxor quarter were founded by Amenophis III., and from here was taken the obelisk which stands in Place de la Concorde in Paris. 2. “Archbishop Whately.” (1787-1863.) An English prelate. He was for some years a professor at Oxford, and in 1831 was consecrated archbishop of Dublin. He was the author of many important works. 3. “Paˌlæ-o-cosˈmic.” Pertaining to the ancient universe. 4. “Old Man of Cromagnon.” “In the _Reliquiæ Aquitanicæ_, by Messrs. Lartet and Christy, there is a full account of the archæology of the old Stone age, as exhibited in the south of France, especially in the caves in the valley of Cro-Magnon. … Bones of the reindeer are abundant, and the co-existence of man with this animal in latitudes so much lower than its present habitat implies a certain degree of elevation above savages, as not only food, clothing and implements, but materials for ornamentation were obtained from it. The domestic economy of these earlier races is shown by their hearths, boiling stones, rough hammers, and hollow, dish-like pebbles. … M. Pruner-Bey, from the examination of skeletons found in the cave of Cro-Magnon maintains that the crania of the reindeer age belong to a double series, one approaching the Lapp and the other the Finn of the present day. He concludes that they had massive bones, long, flat feet, comparatively short arms and long forearms, with powerful muscles, greatly developed jaws, widely opened nostrils, and were of unbridled passions.” ANIMAL BIOLOGY. PRONUNCIATION OF NAMES IN TABLE.