Quot sumus experti nuper discrimina rerum ! Composuit blando Mater Etona sinu. Vivitur, ah! tanquam in scenâ, ad partesque vocandi Quisque suas, eheu! fabula quanta sumus! Stare loco nescit vita, at motoria semper Cursitat, humanâ non retinenda manu. DEMEA. M. Dixi ego difficilem flecti non posse senec Demea, qui fuerit Demea, semper erit. E. Quid facit ? M. Argentum; jam nunc sibi ΠΑΙΔΟΚΟΜΕΙΟΝ Ruri habet, et pueros edocet, ornat, alit. Quà foribus torvi frons imminet ossea Mauri, Obsidet antiquos, torvior ipse, lares; Multum animo evolvens, pretio dum talia tali Venditat, unanimos quid vetet ire patres. Mane novum aucupium, rhedâ sublimis in altâ Deferet E. Ah! pueris dî meliora piis ! M. Sollicitus quibus est de rebus! quæ sibi fingens Tunc mala, longinquas pervolat axe vias! Deciderit ne forte, aliquid perfregerit infans, Alserit, et nummis excidat ipse suis. D. "O maria, O coelum, O tellus !"f E. Quid clamitat? Eccum! D. Ipsa mihi auxilio jam nequit esse Salus.g M. Plagosum Orbilium jubeo- D. Salvere remittas Dicere, qui peream funditus- E. Ecquid D. Ah! rogitas? poscit jam vectigalia pendam Jamme paras pueris bubula crura tuis? Nunc dedit, et "volitat vivu' per ora virûm."i D. At Lanio puer est; nostin'? capio inde Viliane an fuerint cara, utrobique placet. Lacte novo hic prolem meret unde emolliat, alter Calceolis; auro nil emit ista Domus. M. Ah! sapit; alterius quoniam res altera amicè Poscit opem; k hic Musas venditat, ille cibos. E. Jamne favis emissa, Magistro absente, juventus Lusitat? D. Au! patrios vis remeare focos? Orbilia huic genitrix, comes Orbiliunculus infans e Act. i. sc. 1. v. 10-12. Plauti M. Gloriosus, f v. 3, 4. h Horat. ii. Ep. i. 70. i Ennius. k Horat. Ep. ad Pisones, v. 411. GENT. MAG. VOL. XIX. E. En "parasitaster parvolus" ! D. Ecquid abest? Visne vacent studiis? ferio non ferior. Æ. Euge! Et dabis huic, liber qui velit esse, rudem. D. Ludere paulisper sinito; exossabitur intus Tota, prius nolo, me redeunte,m domus. E. O puer, en virgam tibi macerat D. Absit ab illo Dedecus hoc pœnas corpora nulla dabunt. M. At capiti infringit colaphos," at vellicat aurem, Et ferulâ exsertas cædit utrimque manus; Spargit humi crinem;- D. In tuto corpuscula; E. Curas Molliter." D. An satius sit retinere metu? P Æ. Ah! teneros semperne feris cæsim? D. Est ubi punctim; Quandoquidem alternis rem variare juvat. Nec puer ediscit tantum, quæ scire laboret Factitat, atque extra, quæ legit intus, agit; Machina ne ignoret quid tandem hydraulica possit; Ipse suam, vestes quâ lavet, haurit aquam. E. Nil edit interea quæso? M. Ne scire requiras ; Pauca opus est nobis, pauca nec illa diu. E. Plurima nimirum veniunt os inter et offam; Intervalla volant prandia, rara tamen. M. Cum capite elixo vervecis sectile porrum, Unctaque quæ immodicam proluat unda fa mem; Pallidulo super ore unquam si Quæstio fiat, Hiccine? M. Viginti flet periisse minas ? ? D. Jamque vale, ætatem exspector; Proh Jupiter! isti Quid sibimet, proles queîs numerosa, velint? Eschine! grandescit jam nunc tibi Pamphilus-Ellum E. Tune meum attingas, furcifer? D. Ire sinas. Scis pretio instituam quantillo? Æ. Quæ tibi vortat Res male! D. Mox alios Pamphila-dedeÆ. Neci. O scelera, O hominem impurum !s Sed vixerit iste Interea? M. Hunc credas promeruisse mori? Vixerit; atque illa jam tum sibi plaudat in Aula Rem pueri fletu constabilisse suam.* Sic reputa tecum, An pudeat fecisse Magis ARCHITECTURE, ROYAL INSTITUTE OF BRITISH ARCHITECTS. Dec. 5. At the First Meeting of the Session, Mr. P. Hardwick, in taking the chair, commented on the establishment of professorships of architecture at the London University and King's College; and took occasion to allude to the death of Mr. Goldicutt, one of the earliest and most active members of the Institute. Amongst the donations was a copy of an edition of Vitruvius, printed at Venice in 1567, being the twenty-third now possessed by the Society. Professor Donaldson, Foreign Secretary, read letters from M. R. Rochette, of the French Institute, from Copenhagen, and elsewhere. A communication from Mr. G. Godwin was read, accompanied by a drawing of the pulpit in Malines cathedral; sent in illustration of a class of pulpits to be found in Belgium remarkable for their enormous size, elaborate workmanship, and the profuse expenditure of materials, but not for good taste or fitness. The subject of the pulpit at Malines is the Conversion of St. Paul; that of Louvain is from the same subject, but differently treated; in the church of St. Andrew, at Antwerp, the pulpit represents Andrew and Peter called from their nets by our Saviour. St. Gudule, Brussels, it represents the expulsion of Adam and Eve from Paradise ; and at Notre Dame, in the same city, Elijah fed by ravens. In some, as at St. Bavon, Ghent, part of the sculpture is in marble. In Professor Hosking then read an account of the church of St. Mary Redcliffe, Bristol, and of the recent surveys of the fabric by Mr. Britton and himself; with an analysis of the reports and illustrations of its present condition and the proposed restorations. St. Mary's Redcliffe (made world-famous by Chatterton and his wonderful imposture), is one of the finest parish churches in England, but has been much neglected and injured, especially by the practice of sinking graves close to the south wall. The tower is the finest of its date, and the interior groining shews an extraordinary fertility of imagination. The length of the church, including the Lady chapel, is 247 feet, the width of the nave 60 feet, and the length of the transept 125 feet. Dec. 19. John Shaw, esq. in the chair. The Chev. Bunsen, and M. Renard, architect, of Tournay, were elected Corresponding Members. Mr. George Godwin read a paper, illus trated by drawings, on Tournay Cathedral, described as one of the most interesting buildings in Belgium, whether regarded as a specimen of the architectural skill of two different periods of time, or as recalling, by association, the events of many ages. In form it is a Latin cross, with five towers, namely, two at each end of the transept, and one at the centre of the cross. The transept is terminated, both north and south, by a semi-circular apsis, similar to many churches in Cologne, and other parts of Germany. The nave has an aisle on each side, separated by piers and small columns, bearing semicircular arches, which, in various parts, approach the horse-shoe form. Above these is a second range of piers and arches of similar or greater height than the first, forming the front of a large gallery extending the width of the aisles. Painting and gilding have been extensively used throughout the building. Mons. Dumortier, a member of the Belgic chamber of representatives, and one of the government commission appointed to restore the cathedral, has published two pamphlets to prove that the nave and transepts are as old as the 6th century. Mr. Godwin shewed by analogy, as well as by reference to a MS. lately discovered, that it was not older than the 11th century. The choir was rebuilt at the end of the 12th century, and beginning of the 13th, and is a fine example of early pointed architecture. Until very lately the triforium of the choir, and many decorative portions of the building, were bricked up and obscured, the paintings were covered with whitewash, and the sculptured capitals were disfigured. 20,000l., however, have been voted for its restoration, and the works are now proceeding rapidly. The length of the Cathedral, within the walls, is about 420 feet; the width of the nave, including the aisles, 70 feet; the height of the choir 110 feet. As a datum for comparison, Salisbury Cathedral is 30 feet longer, 8 feet wider, and 29 feet lower. Professor Hosking resumed his account of the Church of St. Mary Redcliffe, at Bristol, and of the restorations proposed to be made there. The spire of this building is not adorned with crockets, but has a bold moulding running up the angles from base to summit, with enrichments upon it at intervals. An interesting discussion arose on the question, whether or not the outline of ancient Gothic spires is usually curved or straight. The Institute adjourned to Jan. 9. un Oct. 18. Christ Church, Jeffreys Hill, Hanham, in the parish of Bitton, near Bristol, was consecrated by the Lord Bishop of Gloucester and Bristol. The style of the church is Early English, with a nave and chancel, a north and south porch, and a bell turret. It is 90 feet in length, 36 in width, and 34 in height, and contains 640 sittings, whereof 540 are free. It is erected of the stone of the neighbourhood, with freestone dressings. The builders were Messrs. Forster and Son, of Bristol, under the immediate superintendence of the Rev. H. T. Ellacombe. The nave is lit by four lancet windows on each side, a triple-lighted west window, and two Catharine-wheel windows over the porches. The east window is of three lights, and there are also two small side-lights to the chancel. Simple as they are, a great expression is given to them by the hood mould on the arches inside-so common in modern churches. The porches are furnished with stone benches; and the bell turret, containing two small bells, is copied from one at the chapel of St. Nicholas at Glastonbury. There are four entrances to the church, one at the west end, one at each of the porches, and a priest's door on the south side of the chancel. The inte rior arrangement of the church is remarkably neat and ecclesiastical. At the west end stands the stone font, of large dimensions, octagonal in shape, and well executed by the donor of it. On its bevelled edge is inscribed in red and black letters the words, "The name of Jesus is above every name." It is surmounted by a very handsome cover of oak, with early English crockets at the angles and a finial. At the end of the last sitting on either side, towards the west end, stand the poor boxes (Can. 74) with triple locks; and against the west wall are placed the armorial bearings of the Bishop of the diocese; Dr. Warneford; Rev. Archdeacon Macdonald, prebendary of Bitton; Rev. H. T. Ellacombe, Vicar of Bitton; and S. Whittuck, esq. donor of the site. The pulpit stands between the north-east angle of the nave and the chancel arch, and is approached by a small turret staircase built on the outside. Below it is the reading pew, looking to the south, and near this stands a fine eagledesk carved in oak for the Holy Bible; the eagle of which was beautifully carved in Bristol, and stands upon an oaken pillar. In the chancel is a very neat earlyEnglish altar screen, ornamented with pinnacles, crockets, and finials, which separates the vestry from the rest of the church. It is divided into a centre and two side com partments. In the centre compartment is a fine copy of Carlo Dolci's celebrated picture of Christ blessing the bread, executed and presented by Mr. H. Pearsall, late a parishioner, and now of London. The side compartments are occupied by the tables of the Commandments, painted in a very superior manner in old English (the capitals rubricated) by Mr. Ward of London. On the screen are four shields emblazoned with Christian emblems. In the centre of the stone canopy is a gilt cross Betomée. On the south side of the chancel are two sedilia for the priest and deacon, and on the north the credence shelf for the sacramental elements. The table is of oak, with the legs curiously carved in a triple twist, and it is covered with an altar cloth elaborately embroidered by the four daughters of the Vicar of Bitton, with appropriate Christian emblems. The two side windows of the chancel are beautifully and richly glazed by Mr. Ward of London. The details of this buildingeven the latches and hinges, are in genuine church style. The walls of the church, the tie-beams of the roof, and many other parts of the building, are adorned with texts of Scripture (Can. 82), painted in red and black letters, and at the termination of each tie-beam is placed a shield emblazoned with ancient symbols; among which are the lamb and flag; the crown of thorns; the pelican in her piety; grapes and corn; A ; XP; ihc; the brazen serpent on the cross; the Trinity shield, &c. &c. &c. Most of the church furniture was from the specific donations of the parishioners and others. The total cost of the church was 16007. There has also been built near this church a truly ecclesiastical school house for 200 children, and a parsonage house-all in true keeping one with another. St. Mary's Church, Wolverhampton, (consecrated Oct 15,) has been erected and endowed at the sole expense of Miss Hinckes, of Tentenhall Wood. It is a revival of the style prevailing during the 13th and 14th centuries. The form of the building is cruciform, surmounted at the intersection by a tower and steeple; the latter, which is of a shape common in Normandy and other parts of the continent, terminating with an encircled cross. The nave is divided into three aisles, fitted up with low pews with carved stall ends, and the chancel is slightly elevated, the ceiling throughout being divided by projecting ribs and bosses. The altar piece is of old Flemish carving, ornamented with tabernacle work; on the top, in the centre, is a rising figure of Christ, in low relief; and below it, in high relief, a copy of Rubens' picture of the Crucifixion, in the museum at Antwerp. The communion service is of silver gilt, ancient, and beautifully embossed. It consists of a large patera, two patens, two cups, and a flagon. The table, chairs, altar-rail, chancel stalls, reading desk, and pulpit, are all finely carved after old models. Over the altar are three lancet windows, with shark's-tooth ornaments in the mouldings: they are of ancient Flemish glass. The centre lancet has the Descent from the Cross; above it the appearance after the Resurrection to the women; above this the Final Judgment; and in the head a Virgin and child. In the south lancet at the bottom is the appearance to Mary Magdalene; and above this the rising from the tomb. In the north lancet below is, the women relating to the Apostles the appearance of Christ to them on the morning of the Resurrection; and above it the appearance to Mary Magdalene, with angels in the back ground. In the heads of both south and north lancets are figures rising from the tomb, and looking towards our Lord's figure appearing in the judgment, as represented in the centre lancet. The heads also of the four lancets, two on the north and two on the south of the altar, are filled with similar figures; the other parts being of old German glass, with figures and arms in compartments. The font is an ancient Norman one, discovered in a farm yard, and restored to its original and sacred purpose. The great merit of the whole is its good keeping; and the architect, Mr. Railton, has added to his already high character by having produced so solemn and beautiful an effect by the mere power of proportion and moulding, without any architectural enrichment than the carved work in the pulpit, desk, and chancel. The whole, including a handsome organ, (formerly in the church at Stratford-uponAvon,) the service of Communion plate, and the parsonage house, is the munificent gift of Miss Hinckes, who intends adding schools. The Rev. George Fraser, A.M. has been presented to this living. COLLEGE OF THE FREE-MASONS OF THE CHURCH. An institution, under this designation, was founded in London on Advent-eve, 1842, for the recovery, maintenance, and furtherance of the true principles and practice of architecture. The objects contemplated by its founders are the re-discovery of the ancient principles of architecture; the sanction of good principles of building, and the condemnation of bad ones; the exercise of scientific and experienced judgment in the choice and use of the most proper materials; the infusion, maintenance, and advancement of science throughout architecture; and, eventually, by developing the powers of the College upon a just and beneficial footing, to reform the whole practice of architecture, to raise it from its present vituperated condition, and to bring around it the same unquestioned honour, which is at present enjoyed by almost every other profession. By having numerous professors, contributors, and co-labourers, to acquire a great body of practical information; and that, whenever any knowledge of value shall be obtained by the College, the same shall be immediately communicated to each of its members, without waiting for the production of a whole volume, and before the subject-matter shall have lost any of its professional interest. By the appointment of a "Professor of Architectural Dynamics," the gravitation of materials will be taught to the student in practical architecture: thence, in all designs the present mystery, in which the quantity of materials merely absolutely requisite to cause a building to hold firmly together, may be ended; architectural designs may in future be made on certain principles of stability, and therefore on principles of natural and philosophical taste; and through the economy of discharging from buildings all lumber, as is the case with all living members of the creation, the architect will be enabled to restore to his work, frequently without extra expense, the carving and other exquisite beauties for which ancient architecture has in every age been celebrated. By the appointment of a "Professor of Architectural Jurisprudence," it is judged that the practical profession of architecture will be rendered more sure, through the acquirement of fixed and certain rules relative to contracts, rights of property, dilapidations, and other legal matters. By having a " Professor of Architectural Chemistry,' it is confidently expected that a more certain method will be assured to the practitioner, in the choice of proper and durable materials. By the appointment of the various other professors and officers, it is judged that the very best information will be obtained upon all material matters connected with the science and the practice of architecture, and that a degree of perfection will be thus induced, and will thus mix itself with the practice and execution of the art in a manner which is not now very often the case. As a first labour of the College, it is proposed that the present unsatisfactory division and nomenclature of pointed ar chitecture shall be remedied, and that all the publications of the Society upon that subject, shall be issued according to such classification and nomenclature. Not, indeed, that the perfecting of so desirable a project can be expected at once; but such a nomenclature can be laid down, as shall immediately distinguish the different members of the art, which are as numerous as those of heraldry; and these can be superseded by more primitive, or more simple and energetic terms, as they shall be recovered from ancient contracts and other documents, or shall be invented by more judicious and mature consideration. But, to prevent doubt or future mistake, it is proposed that a cut of each intended object shall be executed, and that a re ference shall be made to where exemplar of it are to be found, and also to it chronology. S It is proposed to render this College still more useful, by joining with it a charitable foundation, for the behoof of those and their families, over whom it shall please Providence, after a life devoted to the service and practice of architecture and its dependent arts, that need shall fall. We will, at present, merely add, that many gentlemen of eminence in the arts, and particularly in architecture, are at the head of this new establishment, the objects of which appear to be a thorough revival of the architectic skill of the true free-masons of the olden times. ANTIQUARIAN RESEARCHES. SOCIETY OF ANTIQUARIES. Dec. 1. W. R. Hamilton, esq. V.P. in the chair. Jabez Allies, esq. communicated drawings of several Roman and Saxon antiquities discovered on the line of the railway in Worcestershire, and now deposited in the museum of the Worcester Natural History Society. Among them are some bosses of shields and a long sword. A letter was then read from Sign. Binns of Madrid, descriptive of the Greek mosaic, representing Hercules in the Garden of the Hesperides, mentioned in our last report. Dec. 8. Mr. Hamilton in the chair. Philip Howard, esq. of Corby Castle, M.P. was elected a Fellow of the Society. Harvey Egginton, esq. architect, of Worcester, presented a drawing of a stone lectern, of the Norman style, lately discovered, and restored to its pristime use, in Cowle church, near Worcester. It is of very beautiful design and workmanship, the stem consisting of a group of five columns, with finely carved capitals, and in front of the desk a kneeling female figure projecting from amidst foliage. Its state is very perfect. This remain of early church furniture is the more remarkable, from its being anterior to one of the earliest known, that at Bury, of about the year 1300, which is made of wood. More recently, as is well known, they have been made of brass. Capt. Evan Nepean, R.N. when late in command of H. M. ship Comus, in the Gulf of Mexico, having made some excavations on the island of Sacrificio, which was a place dedicated to the religious rites of the ancient inhabitants, found a collection of pottery, idols, and musical instruments, which he has brought to this country. By his request, the collection has been inspected by Mr. Samuel Birch, of the British Museum, whose Report to the Society was read at this meeting. Dec. 15. The time of this meeting was occupied by a ballot for a Director in the place of the late John Gage Rokewode, esq. F. R.S., and for a member of Council. Its result was that Albert Way, esq. (already a member of the Council,) was chosen Director by a large majority, and Thomas Stapleton, esq. was added to the Council. Dec. 22. Hudson Gurney, esq. V.P. Robert Davies, esq. Town Clerk of York, was elected a Fellow of the Society. Mr. Gurney exhibited two vellum Rolls, in the possession of Sir Thomas Hare, of Stow-Bardolph, Norfolk. I. a tenure roll of the abbey of Marham, co. Norfolk, of an early date. It has illuminated initials containing arms, 1. Arg. on a chief gules two crescents or, Belet; 2. The same with cinquefoils instead of crescents; 3. Checky az. and or, (Marham abbey ?); 4. Az. a spread eagle or Shuldham. II. A Titulus, of the beginning of the 16th century, for an abbat of West Dereham in Norfolk. Its illuminations are, 1. The Holy Trinity, with an abbat in prayer; 2. The Assumption of the Virgin; 3. The Burial of the deceased Abbat; and 4. an initial U with a buck couchant in a park. And this shield, Az. a crosier between three buck's heads caboshed. At the back of the roll are entries made at various monasteries. The original name of the abbat and the date have been erased, to prepare the document for use a second time. Lord Albert Conyngham exhibited six |