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...Miss Rosetta Floppe, W. B. Johnston...
...every figure was thought to represent an idea, while some of them are only letters. The first part of the 18th century saw much time uselessly wasted, but in the latter part great progress was made and the final stroke was given by the discovery of the famous Rosetta Stone in 1799, which had an inscription in three languages, the Egyptian, Grecian, and Demotic. By means of the Greek, the other characters were easily deciphered. The second source of our knowledge of ancient Egypt is derived from the writings of the historian Manatho. He divided its history into dynasties...
Thoughtful Boston young lady, intensely interested in ancient history, to Harvard junior: "Ah, Mr. H -, when you think of the old Egyptians do you not feel impressed with the sense of our indebtedness to the great Rosetta Stone?" Harvard junior, slightly discomposed, but coming gallantly forward: "Yes, yes indeed; but then her reign only gives us a further proof of woman's influence, you know." Enthusiastic young lady descends to a lower level. - Boston Journal...
Theme VI. will be due May 1. Subjects: 1. What is the Rosetta Stone and what are the results to be gained from a study of it? 2. The argument for Vivisection. 3. Causes of Medieval and Recent Judaeophobia. 4. The Distinction between a Play and a Novel. 5. A Dialogue upon Tobacco. 6. Abuses in Inter-Collegiate Athletic Associations. 7. Seaside Hotels. 8. Why do so many college men choose the Law? 9. Should there be a Fence round Jarvis Field? 10. The Tewksbury Almshouse...
Theme VI. will be due May 1. Subjects: 1. What is the Rosetta Stone and what are the Results gained from a Study of it. 2. The Argument for Vivisection. 3. Causes of Medieval and Recent Judaeophobia. 4. The Distinction between a Play and a Novel. 5. A Dialogue upon Tobacco. 6. Abuses in Inter-Collegiate Athletic Associations. 7. Sea-side Hotels. 8. Why do so many college men choose the Law? 9. Should there be a fence round Jarvis field? 10. The Tewksbury Almshouse...