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FOOTNOTES:[1]Translated for the benefit of country gentlemen:‘By your angel flown away just like a dove,By the royal infant, that frail and tender reed,Pardon yet once more! Pardon in the name of the tomb!Pardon in the name of the cradle!’[2]In order to account for these trivial details, the reader must be told that the story is, for the chief part, a fact; and that the little sketch in this page wastaken from nature. The letter was likewise a copy from one found in the manner described.[3]This reply, and indeed the whole of the story, is historical. An account, by Charles Nodier, in theRevue de Paris, suggested it to the writer.[4]These countries are, to be sure, inundated with the productions of our market, in the shape of ‘Byron Beauties,’ reprints from the ‘Keepsakes,’ ‘Books of Beauty,’ and such trash; but these are only of late years, and their original schools of art are still flourishing.[5]Almost all the principal public men had been most ludicrously caricatured in theCharivari: those mentioned above were usually depicted with the distinctive attributes mentioned by us.[6]It is not necessary to enter into descriptions of these various inventions.[7]We have given a description of a genteel Macaire in the account ofM. de Bernard’snovels.[8]He always went to mass; it is in the evidence.[9]This sentence is taken from another part of the ‘acte d’accusation.’[10]‘Peytel,’ says the act of accusation, ‘did not fail to see the danger which would menace him, if this will (which had escaped the magistrates in their search for Peytel’s papers) was discovered. He, therefore, instructed his agent to take possession of it, which he did, and the fact was not mentioned for several months afterwards. Peytel and his agent were called upon to explain the circumstance, but refused, and their silence for a long time interrupted the “instruction” (getting up of the evidence). All that could be obtained from them was an avowal that such a will existed, constituting Peytel his wife’s sole legatee; and a promise, on their parts, to produce it before the court gave its sentence.’ But why keep the will secret? The anxiety about it was surely absurd and unnecessary: the whole of Madame Peytel’s family knew that such a will was made. She had consulted her sister concerning it, who said—‘If there is no other way of satisfying him, make the will;’ and the mother, when she heard of it, cried out—‘Does he intend to poison her?’[11]M. Balzac’s theory of the case is, that Rey had intrigued with Madame Peytel; having known her previous to her marriage, when she was staying in the house of her brother-in-law, Monsieur de Montrichard, where Rey had been a servant.[12]The italics are the author’s own.[13]It is fine to think that, in the days of his youth, his Majesty Louis XIV. used topowder his wig with gold-dust.[14]I think it is in the amusingMemoirs of Madame de Créqui(a forgery, but a work remarkable for its learning and accuracy) that the above anecdote is related.[15]They made a Jesuit of him on his death-bed.[16]Saint Simon’s account of Lauzun, in disgrace, is admirably facetious and pathetic; Lauzun’s regrets are as monstrous as those of Raleigh when deprived of the sight of his adorable queen and mistress, Elizabeth.[17]A pair of diamond earrings, given by the King to La Vallière, caused much scandal; and some lampoons are extant, which impugn the taste of Louis XIV. for loving a lady with such an enormous mouth.[18]In the diamond-necklace affair.[19]He was found hanging in his own bedroom.[20]Among the many lovers that rumour gave to the Queen, poor Ferscu is the most remarkable. He seems to have entertained for her a high and perfectly pure devotion. He was the chief agent in the luckless escape to Varennes; was lurking in Paris during the time of her captivity; and was concerned in the many fruitless plots that were made for her rescue. Ferscu lived to be an old man, but died a dreadful and violent death. He was dragged from his carriage by the mob, in Stockholm, and murdered by them.[21]The two men were executed pursuant to sentence, and both persisted solemnly in denying their guilt. There can be no doubt of it: but it appears to be a point of honour with these unhappy men to make no statement which may incriminate the witnesses who appeared on their behalf, and on their part perjured themselves equally.[22]The only instance of intoxication that I have heard of as yet, has been on the part of two ‘cyouncillors,’ undeniably drunk and noisy yesterday after the bar dinner at Waterford.[23]The suspicion turned out to be very correct. The gentleman is the respected cook of C——, as I learned afterwards from a casual Cambridge man.[24]By the help of an Alexandrine, the names of these famous families may also be accommodated to verse.‘Athey, Blake, Bodkin, Browne, Deane, Dorsey, Frinche,Joyce, Morech, Skereth, Fonte, Kirowan, Martin, Lynche.’[25]If the rude old verses are not very remarkable in quality, inquantitythey are still more deficient, and take some dire liberties with the laws laid down in the Gradus and the Grammar:—‘Septem ornant montes Romam, septem ostia Nilum,Tot rutilis stellis splendet in axe Polus.Galvia, Polo Niloque bis æquas. Roma Conachtæ,Bis septem illustres has colit illa tribus.Bis urbis septem defendunt mœnia turres,Intus et en duro est marmore quæque domus.Bis septem portæ sunt, castra et culmina circum,Per totidem pontum permeat unda vias.Principe bis septem fulgent altaria templo,Quævis patronæ est ara dicata suo.Et septem sacrata Deo cœnobia, patrum,Fœminei et sexus, tot pia tecta tenet.’[26]First edition “The Irish Sketch Book, 1843.”An allusion has been made in the first chapter of this volume to a frontispiece which was originally intended for it. But an accident happened to the plate, which has compelled the author to cancel it, and insert that which at present appears.[27]This epithet is applied to the party of a Colonel somebody, in a Dublin paper.[28]Here is an extract from one of the latter—‘Hasten to some distant isle,In the bosom of the deep,Where the skies for ever smile,And the blacks for ever weep.’Is it not a shame that such nonsensical false twaddle should be sung in a house of the Church of England, and by people assembled for grave and decent worship?[29]It must be said, for the worthy fellow who accompanied us, and who acted as cicerone previously to the great Willis, the great Hall, the great Barrow, that though he wears a ragged coat his manners are those of a gentleman, and his conversation evinces no small talent, taste, and scholarship.[30]‘Boarders are received from the age of eight to fourteen at £12 per annum, and £1 for washing, paid quarterly in advance.‘Day Scholars are received from the age of ten to twelve at £2, paid quarterly in advance.‘The Incorporated Society have abundant cause for believing that the introduction of Boarders into their Establishments has produced far more advantageous results to the public than they could, at so early a period, have anticipated; and that the election of boys to their Foundationsonlyafter a fair competition with others of a given district, has had the effect of stimulating masters and scholars to exertion and study, and promises to operate most beneficially for the advancement of religious and general knowledge.Arrangement of School Business in Dundalk InstitutionHoursMonday, Wednesday,and Friday.Tuesdayand Thursday.Saturday.6 to 7Rise, wash, etc.Rise, wash, etc.Rise, wash, etc.7"7½Scripture by theMaster and prayer.Scripture by theMaster and prayer.Scripture by theMaster and prayer.7½"8½Reading, History,etc.Reading, History,etc.Reading, History,etc.8½"9Breakfast.Breakfast.Breakfast.9"10Play.Play.Play.10"10½English Grammar.Geography.10 to 11repetition.10½"11¼Algebra.Euclid.11¼"12Scripture.Lecture onprinciplesof Arithmetic.11 to 12,Use ofGlobes.12"12-3/4Writing.Writing.12 to 1, Catechismand Scriptureby the Catechist.12-3/4"2Arithmetic atBookkeeping.Desks, andMensuration.2"2½Dinner.Dinner.Dinner.2½"5Play.Play.Play.5"7½Spelling, MentalArithmetic, andEuclid.Spelling, MentalArithmetic, andEuclid.The remainder ofthis day is devotedto exercise tillthe hour of Supper,the hour of Supper,after which theBoys assemble inthe Schoolroomand hear a portionof Scripture readand explained bythe Master, as onother days, andconclude withprayer.7½"8Supper.Supper.8"8½Exercise.Exercise.8½"9Scripture by theMaster, and prayerin Schoolroom.Scripture by theMaster, and prayerin Schoolroom.9Retire to bed.Retire to bed.The sciences of Navigation and practical Surveying are taught in the Establishment;also a selection of the Pupils, who have a taste for it, are instructed inthe art of Drawing.DietaryBreakfast.—Stirabout and Milk, every Morning.Dinner.—On Sunday and Wednesday, Potatoes and Beef; 10 ounces of thelatter to each boy. On Monday and Thursday, Bread and Broth; ½ lb. of theformer to each boy. On Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday, Potatoes and Milk; 2 lbs.of the former to each boy.Supper.—½ lb. of Bread with Milk, uniformly, except on Monday andThursday; on these days, Potatoes and Milk.‘The districts for eligible Candidates are as follow:—‘Dundalk Institution embraces the counties of Louth and Down, because the properties which support it lie in this district.‘The Pococke Institution, Kilkenny, embraces the counties of Kilkenny and Waterford, for the same cause.‘The Ranelagh Institution, the towns of Athlone and Roscommon, and three districts in the counties of Galway and Roscommon, which the Incorporated Society hold in fee, or from which they receive impropriate tithes.(Signed)Cæsar Otway,Secretary.’[31]The Proprietary Schools of late established have gone far to protect the interests of parents and children; but the masters of these schools take boarders, and of course draw profits from them. Why make the learned man a beef and mutton contractor? It would be easy to arrange the economy of a school so that there should be no possibility of a want of confidence, or of peculation, to the detriment of the pupil.[32]‘I want to go into a coal-mine,’ says Tom Sheridan, ‘in order to say I have been there.’ ‘Well, then, say so,’ replied the admirable father.[33]The late Mr. Pope represents Camilla as ‘scouring the plain,’ an absurd and useless task. Peggy’s occupation with the kettle is much more simple and noble. The second line of this poem (whereof the author scorns to deny an obligation) is from the celebrated “Frithiof” of Esaias Tigner. A maiden is serving warriors to drink, and is standing by a shield—Und die Runde des Schildes ward wie das Mägdelein roth,”—perhaps the above is the best thing in both poems.[34]And then, how much Latin and Greek does the public schoolboy know? Also, does he know anything else, and what? Is it history, or geography, or mathematics, or divinity?
FOOTNOTES:
[1]Translated for the benefit of country gentlemen:‘By your angel flown away just like a dove,By the royal infant, that frail and tender reed,Pardon yet once more! Pardon in the name of the tomb!Pardon in the name of the cradle!’
[1]Translated for the benefit of country gentlemen:
‘By your angel flown away just like a dove,By the royal infant, that frail and tender reed,Pardon yet once more! Pardon in the name of the tomb!Pardon in the name of the cradle!’
[2]In order to account for these trivial details, the reader must be told that the story is, for the chief part, a fact; and that the little sketch in this page wastaken from nature. The letter was likewise a copy from one found in the manner described.
[2]In order to account for these trivial details, the reader must be told that the story is, for the chief part, a fact; and that the little sketch in this page wastaken from nature. The letter was likewise a copy from one found in the manner described.
[3]This reply, and indeed the whole of the story, is historical. An account, by Charles Nodier, in theRevue de Paris, suggested it to the writer.
[3]This reply, and indeed the whole of the story, is historical. An account, by Charles Nodier, in theRevue de Paris, suggested it to the writer.
[4]These countries are, to be sure, inundated with the productions of our market, in the shape of ‘Byron Beauties,’ reprints from the ‘Keepsakes,’ ‘Books of Beauty,’ and such trash; but these are only of late years, and their original schools of art are still flourishing.
[4]These countries are, to be sure, inundated with the productions of our market, in the shape of ‘Byron Beauties,’ reprints from the ‘Keepsakes,’ ‘Books of Beauty,’ and such trash; but these are only of late years, and their original schools of art are still flourishing.
[5]Almost all the principal public men had been most ludicrously caricatured in theCharivari: those mentioned above were usually depicted with the distinctive attributes mentioned by us.
[5]Almost all the principal public men had been most ludicrously caricatured in theCharivari: those mentioned above were usually depicted with the distinctive attributes mentioned by us.
[6]It is not necessary to enter into descriptions of these various inventions.
[6]It is not necessary to enter into descriptions of these various inventions.
[7]We have given a description of a genteel Macaire in the account ofM. de Bernard’snovels.
[7]We have given a description of a genteel Macaire in the account ofM. de Bernard’snovels.
[8]He always went to mass; it is in the evidence.
[8]He always went to mass; it is in the evidence.
[9]This sentence is taken from another part of the ‘acte d’accusation.’
[9]This sentence is taken from another part of the ‘acte d’accusation.’
[10]‘Peytel,’ says the act of accusation, ‘did not fail to see the danger which would menace him, if this will (which had escaped the magistrates in their search for Peytel’s papers) was discovered. He, therefore, instructed his agent to take possession of it, which he did, and the fact was not mentioned for several months afterwards. Peytel and his agent were called upon to explain the circumstance, but refused, and their silence for a long time interrupted the “instruction” (getting up of the evidence). All that could be obtained from them was an avowal that such a will existed, constituting Peytel his wife’s sole legatee; and a promise, on their parts, to produce it before the court gave its sentence.’ But why keep the will secret? The anxiety about it was surely absurd and unnecessary: the whole of Madame Peytel’s family knew that such a will was made. She had consulted her sister concerning it, who said—‘If there is no other way of satisfying him, make the will;’ and the mother, when she heard of it, cried out—‘Does he intend to poison her?’
[10]‘Peytel,’ says the act of accusation, ‘did not fail to see the danger which would menace him, if this will (which had escaped the magistrates in their search for Peytel’s papers) was discovered. He, therefore, instructed his agent to take possession of it, which he did, and the fact was not mentioned for several months afterwards. Peytel and his agent were called upon to explain the circumstance, but refused, and their silence for a long time interrupted the “instruction” (getting up of the evidence). All that could be obtained from them was an avowal that such a will existed, constituting Peytel his wife’s sole legatee; and a promise, on their parts, to produce it before the court gave its sentence.’ But why keep the will secret? The anxiety about it was surely absurd and unnecessary: the whole of Madame Peytel’s family knew that such a will was made. She had consulted her sister concerning it, who said—‘If there is no other way of satisfying him, make the will;’ and the mother, when she heard of it, cried out—‘Does he intend to poison her?’
[11]M. Balzac’s theory of the case is, that Rey had intrigued with Madame Peytel; having known her previous to her marriage, when she was staying in the house of her brother-in-law, Monsieur de Montrichard, where Rey had been a servant.
[11]M. Balzac’s theory of the case is, that Rey had intrigued with Madame Peytel; having known her previous to her marriage, when she was staying in the house of her brother-in-law, Monsieur de Montrichard, where Rey had been a servant.
[12]The italics are the author’s own.
[12]The italics are the author’s own.
[13]It is fine to think that, in the days of his youth, his Majesty Louis XIV. used topowder his wig with gold-dust.
[13]It is fine to think that, in the days of his youth, his Majesty Louis XIV. used topowder his wig with gold-dust.
[14]I think it is in the amusingMemoirs of Madame de Créqui(a forgery, but a work remarkable for its learning and accuracy) that the above anecdote is related.
[14]I think it is in the amusingMemoirs of Madame de Créqui(a forgery, but a work remarkable for its learning and accuracy) that the above anecdote is related.
[15]They made a Jesuit of him on his death-bed.
[15]They made a Jesuit of him on his death-bed.
[16]Saint Simon’s account of Lauzun, in disgrace, is admirably facetious and pathetic; Lauzun’s regrets are as monstrous as those of Raleigh when deprived of the sight of his adorable queen and mistress, Elizabeth.
[16]Saint Simon’s account of Lauzun, in disgrace, is admirably facetious and pathetic; Lauzun’s regrets are as monstrous as those of Raleigh when deprived of the sight of his adorable queen and mistress, Elizabeth.
[17]A pair of diamond earrings, given by the King to La Vallière, caused much scandal; and some lampoons are extant, which impugn the taste of Louis XIV. for loving a lady with such an enormous mouth.
[17]A pair of diamond earrings, given by the King to La Vallière, caused much scandal; and some lampoons are extant, which impugn the taste of Louis XIV. for loving a lady with such an enormous mouth.
[18]In the diamond-necklace affair.
[18]In the diamond-necklace affair.
[19]He was found hanging in his own bedroom.
[19]He was found hanging in his own bedroom.
[20]Among the many lovers that rumour gave to the Queen, poor Ferscu is the most remarkable. He seems to have entertained for her a high and perfectly pure devotion. He was the chief agent in the luckless escape to Varennes; was lurking in Paris during the time of her captivity; and was concerned in the many fruitless plots that were made for her rescue. Ferscu lived to be an old man, but died a dreadful and violent death. He was dragged from his carriage by the mob, in Stockholm, and murdered by them.
[20]Among the many lovers that rumour gave to the Queen, poor Ferscu is the most remarkable. He seems to have entertained for her a high and perfectly pure devotion. He was the chief agent in the luckless escape to Varennes; was lurking in Paris during the time of her captivity; and was concerned in the many fruitless plots that were made for her rescue. Ferscu lived to be an old man, but died a dreadful and violent death. He was dragged from his carriage by the mob, in Stockholm, and murdered by them.
[21]The two men were executed pursuant to sentence, and both persisted solemnly in denying their guilt. There can be no doubt of it: but it appears to be a point of honour with these unhappy men to make no statement which may incriminate the witnesses who appeared on their behalf, and on their part perjured themselves equally.
[21]The two men were executed pursuant to sentence, and both persisted solemnly in denying their guilt. There can be no doubt of it: but it appears to be a point of honour with these unhappy men to make no statement which may incriminate the witnesses who appeared on their behalf, and on their part perjured themselves equally.
[22]The only instance of intoxication that I have heard of as yet, has been on the part of two ‘cyouncillors,’ undeniably drunk and noisy yesterday after the bar dinner at Waterford.
[22]The only instance of intoxication that I have heard of as yet, has been on the part of two ‘cyouncillors,’ undeniably drunk and noisy yesterday after the bar dinner at Waterford.
[23]The suspicion turned out to be very correct. The gentleman is the respected cook of C——, as I learned afterwards from a casual Cambridge man.
[23]The suspicion turned out to be very correct. The gentleman is the respected cook of C——, as I learned afterwards from a casual Cambridge man.
[24]By the help of an Alexandrine, the names of these famous families may also be accommodated to verse.‘Athey, Blake, Bodkin, Browne, Deane, Dorsey, Frinche,Joyce, Morech, Skereth, Fonte, Kirowan, Martin, Lynche.’
[24]By the help of an Alexandrine, the names of these famous families may also be accommodated to verse.
‘Athey, Blake, Bodkin, Browne, Deane, Dorsey, Frinche,Joyce, Morech, Skereth, Fonte, Kirowan, Martin, Lynche.’
‘Athey, Blake, Bodkin, Browne, Deane, Dorsey, Frinche,Joyce, Morech, Skereth, Fonte, Kirowan, Martin, Lynche.’
[25]If the rude old verses are not very remarkable in quality, inquantitythey are still more deficient, and take some dire liberties with the laws laid down in the Gradus and the Grammar:—‘Septem ornant montes Romam, septem ostia Nilum,Tot rutilis stellis splendet in axe Polus.Galvia, Polo Niloque bis æquas. Roma Conachtæ,Bis septem illustres has colit illa tribus.Bis urbis septem defendunt mœnia turres,Intus et en duro est marmore quæque domus.Bis septem portæ sunt, castra et culmina circum,Per totidem pontum permeat unda vias.Principe bis septem fulgent altaria templo,Quævis patronæ est ara dicata suo.Et septem sacrata Deo cœnobia, patrum,Fœminei et sexus, tot pia tecta tenet.’
[25]If the rude old verses are not very remarkable in quality, inquantitythey are still more deficient, and take some dire liberties with the laws laid down in the Gradus and the Grammar:—
‘Septem ornant montes Romam, septem ostia Nilum,Tot rutilis stellis splendet in axe Polus.Galvia, Polo Niloque bis æquas. Roma Conachtæ,Bis septem illustres has colit illa tribus.Bis urbis septem defendunt mœnia turres,Intus et en duro est marmore quæque domus.Bis septem portæ sunt, castra et culmina circum,Per totidem pontum permeat unda vias.Principe bis septem fulgent altaria templo,Quævis patronæ est ara dicata suo.Et septem sacrata Deo cœnobia, patrum,Fœminei et sexus, tot pia tecta tenet.’
‘Septem ornant montes Romam, septem ostia Nilum,Tot rutilis stellis splendet in axe Polus.Galvia, Polo Niloque bis æquas. Roma Conachtæ,Bis septem illustres has colit illa tribus.Bis urbis septem defendunt mœnia turres,Intus et en duro est marmore quæque domus.Bis septem portæ sunt, castra et culmina circum,Per totidem pontum permeat unda vias.Principe bis septem fulgent altaria templo,Quævis patronæ est ara dicata suo.Et septem sacrata Deo cœnobia, patrum,Fœminei et sexus, tot pia tecta tenet.’
[26]First edition “The Irish Sketch Book, 1843.”An allusion has been made in the first chapter of this volume to a frontispiece which was originally intended for it. But an accident happened to the plate, which has compelled the author to cancel it, and insert that which at present appears.
[26]First edition “The Irish Sketch Book, 1843.”
An allusion has been made in the first chapter of this volume to a frontispiece which was originally intended for it. But an accident happened to the plate, which has compelled the author to cancel it, and insert that which at present appears.
[27]This epithet is applied to the party of a Colonel somebody, in a Dublin paper.
[27]This epithet is applied to the party of a Colonel somebody, in a Dublin paper.
[28]Here is an extract from one of the latter—‘Hasten to some distant isle,In the bosom of the deep,Where the skies for ever smile,And the blacks for ever weep.’Is it not a shame that such nonsensical false twaddle should be sung in a house of the Church of England, and by people assembled for grave and decent worship?
[28]Here is an extract from one of the latter—
‘Hasten to some distant isle,In the bosom of the deep,Where the skies for ever smile,And the blacks for ever weep.’
‘Hasten to some distant isle,In the bosom of the deep,Where the skies for ever smile,And the blacks for ever weep.’
Is it not a shame that such nonsensical false twaddle should be sung in a house of the Church of England, and by people assembled for grave and decent worship?
[29]It must be said, for the worthy fellow who accompanied us, and who acted as cicerone previously to the great Willis, the great Hall, the great Barrow, that though he wears a ragged coat his manners are those of a gentleman, and his conversation evinces no small talent, taste, and scholarship.
[29]It must be said, for the worthy fellow who accompanied us, and who acted as cicerone previously to the great Willis, the great Hall, the great Barrow, that though he wears a ragged coat his manners are those of a gentleman, and his conversation evinces no small talent, taste, and scholarship.
[30]‘Boarders are received from the age of eight to fourteen at £12 per annum, and £1 for washing, paid quarterly in advance.‘Day Scholars are received from the age of ten to twelve at £2, paid quarterly in advance.‘The Incorporated Society have abundant cause for believing that the introduction of Boarders into their Establishments has produced far more advantageous results to the public than they could, at so early a period, have anticipated; and that the election of boys to their Foundationsonlyafter a fair competition with others of a given district, has had the effect of stimulating masters and scholars to exertion and study, and promises to operate most beneficially for the advancement of religious and general knowledge.Arrangement of School Business in Dundalk InstitutionHoursMonday, Wednesday,and Friday.Tuesdayand Thursday.Saturday.6 to 7Rise, wash, etc.Rise, wash, etc.Rise, wash, etc.7"7½Scripture by theMaster and prayer.Scripture by theMaster and prayer.Scripture by theMaster and prayer.7½"8½Reading, History,etc.Reading, History,etc.Reading, History,etc.8½"9Breakfast.Breakfast.Breakfast.9"10Play.Play.Play.10"10½English Grammar.Geography.10 to 11repetition.10½"11¼Algebra.Euclid.11¼"12Scripture.Lecture onprinciplesof Arithmetic.11 to 12,Use ofGlobes.12"12-3/4Writing.Writing.12 to 1, Catechismand Scriptureby the Catechist.12-3/4"2Arithmetic atBookkeeping.Desks, andMensuration.2"2½Dinner.Dinner.Dinner.2½"5Play.Play.Play.5"7½Spelling, MentalArithmetic, andEuclid.Spelling, MentalArithmetic, andEuclid.The remainder ofthis day is devotedto exercise tillthe hour of Supper,the hour of Supper,after which theBoys assemble inthe Schoolroomand hear a portionof Scripture readand explained bythe Master, as onother days, andconclude withprayer.7½"8Supper.Supper.8"8½Exercise.Exercise.8½"9Scripture by theMaster, and prayerin Schoolroom.Scripture by theMaster, and prayerin Schoolroom.9Retire to bed.Retire to bed.The sciences of Navigation and practical Surveying are taught in the Establishment;also a selection of the Pupils, who have a taste for it, are instructed inthe art of Drawing.DietaryBreakfast.—Stirabout and Milk, every Morning.Dinner.—On Sunday and Wednesday, Potatoes and Beef; 10 ounces of thelatter to each boy. On Monday and Thursday, Bread and Broth; ½ lb. of theformer to each boy. On Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday, Potatoes and Milk; 2 lbs.of the former to each boy.Supper.—½ lb. of Bread with Milk, uniformly, except on Monday andThursday; on these days, Potatoes and Milk.‘The districts for eligible Candidates are as follow:—‘Dundalk Institution embraces the counties of Louth and Down, because the properties which support it lie in this district.‘The Pococke Institution, Kilkenny, embraces the counties of Kilkenny and Waterford, for the same cause.‘The Ranelagh Institution, the towns of Athlone and Roscommon, and three districts in the counties of Galway and Roscommon, which the Incorporated Society hold in fee, or from which they receive impropriate tithes.(Signed)Cæsar Otway,Secretary.’
[30]‘Boarders are received from the age of eight to fourteen at £12 per annum, and £1 for washing, paid quarterly in advance.
‘Day Scholars are received from the age of ten to twelve at £2, paid quarterly in advance.
‘The Incorporated Society have abundant cause for believing that the introduction of Boarders into their Establishments has produced far more advantageous results to the public than they could, at so early a period, have anticipated; and that the election of boys to their Foundationsonlyafter a fair competition with others of a given district, has had the effect of stimulating masters and scholars to exertion and study, and promises to operate most beneficially for the advancement of religious and general knowledge.
‘The districts for eligible Candidates are as follow:—
‘Dundalk Institution embraces the counties of Louth and Down, because the properties which support it lie in this district.
‘The Pococke Institution, Kilkenny, embraces the counties of Kilkenny and Waterford, for the same cause.
‘The Ranelagh Institution, the towns of Athlone and Roscommon, and three districts in the counties of Galway and Roscommon, which the Incorporated Society hold in fee, or from which they receive impropriate tithes.
(Signed)Cæsar Otway,Secretary.’
[31]The Proprietary Schools of late established have gone far to protect the interests of parents and children; but the masters of these schools take boarders, and of course draw profits from them. Why make the learned man a beef and mutton contractor? It would be easy to arrange the economy of a school so that there should be no possibility of a want of confidence, or of peculation, to the detriment of the pupil.
[31]The Proprietary Schools of late established have gone far to protect the interests of parents and children; but the masters of these schools take boarders, and of course draw profits from them. Why make the learned man a beef and mutton contractor? It would be easy to arrange the economy of a school so that there should be no possibility of a want of confidence, or of peculation, to the detriment of the pupil.
[32]‘I want to go into a coal-mine,’ says Tom Sheridan, ‘in order to say I have been there.’ ‘Well, then, say so,’ replied the admirable father.
[32]‘I want to go into a coal-mine,’ says Tom Sheridan, ‘in order to say I have been there.’ ‘Well, then, say so,’ replied the admirable father.
[33]The late Mr. Pope represents Camilla as ‘scouring the plain,’ an absurd and useless task. Peggy’s occupation with the kettle is much more simple and noble. The second line of this poem (whereof the author scorns to deny an obligation) is from the celebrated “Frithiof” of Esaias Tigner. A maiden is serving warriors to drink, and is standing by a shield—Und die Runde des Schildes ward wie das Mägdelein roth,”—perhaps the above is the best thing in both poems.
[33]The late Mr. Pope represents Camilla as ‘scouring the plain,’ an absurd and useless task. Peggy’s occupation with the kettle is much more simple and noble. The second line of this poem (whereof the author scorns to deny an obligation) is from the celebrated “Frithiof” of Esaias Tigner. A maiden is serving warriors to drink, and is standing by a shield—Und die Runde des Schildes ward wie das Mägdelein roth,”—perhaps the above is the best thing in both poems.
[34]And then, how much Latin and Greek does the public schoolboy know? Also, does he know anything else, and what? Is it history, or geography, or mathematics, or divinity?
[34]And then, how much Latin and Greek does the public schoolboy know? Also, does he know anything else, and what? Is it history, or geography, or mathematics, or divinity?