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Gentleman's Magazine 1817 part 1 p.12

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Endowed Schools

Apartments of the Society of Antiquaries, Somerset Place,
London, Dec. 26, 1816.
Mr. URBAN,
THE numerous endowed Schools in this Kingdom reflect the highest honour on the memory of their charitable and pious Founders. But, as we have little intelligence respecting the internal establishment, and the proper mode of applying for admission for a child, and the requisites necessary to success, it has occurred to me, that a concise description of those benevolent institutions might be useful to persons in general; as a clear explanation of their Ordinances may remove many difficulties from an enquiring parent, and point out the several advantages of any particular seminary.
Under this impression I have drawn up a series of questions, which I beg leave to lay, with every degree of respect, before the publick, through your Magazine. In this solicitation of of general attention, I wish it clearly to be understood, that I am actuated solely by the desire of promotiing the public good, and that I shall esteem myself much honoured by the trouble which any Head Master, or any other Gentleman, may take in drawing up the history of the Schools in their respective counties, or for any information which they may please to communicate, to render this endeavour as accurate and useful as the importance of the subject requires.
NICHOLAS CARLISLE.
1. When, and by whom, was this School founded?
2. What was the original Endowment, and what is the present amount of it?
3. Have any subsequent Endowments been made, and by whom? and to what amount?
4. Are these Endowments in land, or otherwise, and where situate?
5. A copy of the Statutes and Ordinances.
6. Is the School open to Boys of your Town or Parish indefinitely, free of expence? or, is it limited to the relatives of particular persons? or, for a certain number of Scholars only? or, by place of nativity, or otherwise?
7. What number of Boys are admitted upon the Foundation? and how many others are usually educated at the School?
8. At what age are Boys admitted, and how long may they remain without superannuation?
9. What is the form of admission, and who are the persons that nominate?
10. Which are the Latin and Greek Grammars in use? and what is the routine of education prescribed?
11. What are the number of Exhibitions, Scholarships, or other University advantages, and the amount of each?
12. To what Colleges are such Boys usually sent?
13. What is the Head-Master's name, and what is the amount of his Salary and Emoluments?
14.
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