18. The Widow of Mr Wolfe, in Widow's Weeds, holding an open Book in both Hands. 19. Vidua Magistri Wolfe Anno Dom: 1540. Mortalem Tabithæ Pietas bis vivere Vitam, Andrew Perne Master, in his Doctor's Robes, and holding a closed Book in both his Hands: by him are his Arms, viz : Or, on a Cheuron between 3 Pelicans Heads erased Azure, 3 Mullets of the Field: and this Motto; ΑΛΗΘΕΟΝΤΕΣ ΔΕΝ ̓ ΑΓΑΓΗ [sic]. 20. Bibliothecæ Libri Redditus pulcherrima Dona, Perne, pium Musis te, Philomuse, probant. Andreas Perne, Doctor Theol: Decanus 26 Aprilis Anno Dom: 1573 [sic]. Sir Edward North. He has a golden Chain round his Neck and a Flower in his left Hand, with these Arms by him: Azure, a Lion passant, Or, inter 3 Fleurs de Lis, Argent, for North; impales, Sab: on a Cheuron embattled inter 3 Eaglets displayed Argent, 3 Trefoils slipped, This last Bearing is wrong taken or falsely painted; for on Sir Edw: North's Tomb in Kirtling Church, they are Quaterfoils'. vert. 21. Dominus Edoardus North Anno Dom: 1564. Nobilis hic vere, vere si nobilis ullus, Qui sibi Principium Nobilitatis erat. Robert Smith, Scholar of the House, in Robes turned up with Ermine, in a Ruff and a Roll in his left Hand. Robertus Smith quondam Scholaris hujus Collegii obiit Anno Dom: 1565. Dulcia Musarum qui Pauper Tecta reliqui, Nunc Dives, studiis, consulo, Musa, tuis. 22. Archbishop Whitgift in the Robes of a Doctor in Divinity and holding a Book closed in his Hands. Doctor Whitgift quondam Socius Quod Paci Whitgifte faves, Studiisque piorum, Dat tibi, Pacis amans, candida Dona Deus. 23. Henry Wilshawe, in a clerical Habit, holding a closed Book in his left Hand. Henricus Willshawe Doctor Theo logia Anno Dom: 1578. Quam minime quæris Bona? te doctissime Willshawe, Vita vel invitum Nobilitate beat. 1 [For these arms Cole refers to his Eighteenth Volume, p. 109.] 2 [Cole appends in the marginsic, in MS. Earle.'] 24. Ralph Ainsworth Master in 1644, in his Bachelor of Divinity's Habit, holding a Book closed in his Hands. 25. Magister Radulphus Ainsworth Baccalarius [sic] in Theologia, Magister Robert Slade, in grey Hair, in a Ruff, and holding an open Book in his Hands. Robertus Slade Etatis suæ 66, Anno Dom: 1616. 26. John Blythe, in a Ruff and clerical Habit, holding a Book closed in his Hands. Johannes Blythe Baccalaureus Theologia, Socius Collegii An: Etat: suæ 57. A: D: 1617. 27. Bernard Hale, Master, in a clerical Habit. Bernardus Hale S. T. P. Eliensis Ecclesiæ tum Canonicus, tum Archidiaconus, hujus Collegii Custos, obiit Anno Dom: 1663. 28. Bishop Cosins, in his Episcopal Robes, without any inscription. 29. Joseph Beaumont, Master of the College, in his Doctor of Divinity's Robes. Josephus Beaumont S. T. P. Regius, Eliensis Ecclesiæ Canonicus, atque hujus Collegii Custos 30. Charles Beaumont in his Doctor of Divinity's Robes. [This description shews that the room is the same as the present one, or rather, as its western portion: for it originally extended no farther than the point marked O (fig. 2) and was 1 MSS. Cole, xxxv. 112. Carter's Cambridge, 33, but inaccurately. Blomefield (Collectanea, 158) gives the last pictures of the series rather differently: "24. Robert Slade, aetatis suae 66, 1616. 25. Johannes Blithe, Bac. Theol. Socius Collegii Ano. 1617. 26. Magister Radulphus Ainsworth, Bac. Theol. Magister Collegii Ano. 1644. 27. Bernardus Hale S. T. P. Eliensis Ecclesiae tum Canonicus, tum Archidiaconus, hujus Collegii custos, obiit An°. 1665. 28. Josephus Beaumont S. T. P. Regius, Eliensis Ecclesiae Canonicus, atque hujus Collegii Custos, obiit 23 Nov. 1699. 30. John Whalley, D.D. Regius Professor, is the present Master, 1745." just 22 feet long. It was more than doubled in size, as the plan shews, during the repairs above recorded (1868–70), by the addition of a set of chambers to the east, and of an oriel to the south. The stone fireplace in the west wall was then discovered behind the wainscot. It is entirely original with the exception of some moldings which had been cut off when the panelling was put up in front of it, and is probably the fireplace of which the painting has been already recorded in the Bursars' Rolls. The oak panelling and furniture, designed by Mr G. G. Scott, was executed by Messrs Rattee and Kett. The whole effect is now singularly harmonious and appropriate. There is no record to tell us when the wainscot was originally set up. It is probable, however, that it would be at about the same time as that of the Hall. It was clearly a practice in this College, as Fuller says, to paint the picture of a distinguished member, with appropriate verses, which apparently were written under a portrait which had been already hung up, after the death of the person so commemorated. In Dr Perne's case the writing of the verses alone is mentioned in the accounts for 1593-4. They apparently did not give satisfaction, for they were rewritten in the same year, and the picture was "refreshed," shewing that it had been painted some time previous. In 1616-7 nine shillings are paid to John Newton the painter for his work about the verses written under the picture of Mr Slade'. The original panelling had probably been removed at the same time as the pictures, for that which was taken down as recorded above was not older than the middle of the last century. It has been placed in another apartment in the College'. Most of these pictures have now been brought back from the Master's Lodge, and have been hung in the Hall, with the Latin distichs restored. according to Cole's record of them. In 1868 the stucco was stripped off the south wall of this 1 [Fuller, p. 73, gives Slade's distich in the following words: "Haeredem voluit Sladus conscribere Petrum, Clauderet extremum ne sine prole diem."] [This conclusion respecting the age of the wainscot, which was arrived at by Mr G. G. Scott, is confirmed by a passage in the Cambridge Guide for 1799. "There were various other Paintings...upon Pannels of wainscot in the old Combination Room, which upon its being new wainscotted were removed into the Library, where they remain."] room and of the Master's chamber above it, and the ancient masonry brought to light. The sash windows were removed, and replaced by others in a suitable style of the fifteenth century. The only addition was the oriel above mentioned, which was continued to the room above. A small vestibule on the west side of the turret (I. fig. 2), by means of which a covered passage was provided into the Hall through a molded doorway of an extremely rich early design, was rebuilt. These works were conducted with so much care for the preservation of every detail that could throw any light upon the past history of the College, that it is easier to trace the architectural history now than before the alterations.] LODGE. The Masters continued to occupy the ancient Lodge between the Hall and the Library until the beginning of the last century. But in 1725 (Ap. 29), Dr Charles Beaumont, the son of the Master, Dr Joseph Beaumont, gave by will to the College, to be used as a Lodge, the large and commodious mansion built by himself in 1701', opposite to the College. In 1741, a College order was made "that the House in which the Master now lives be deemed a Legal and Statutable place of Residence for the Master for the time being," as it has continued to be to the present day, the ancient Lodge being converted into chambers. It appears from the description of Cole quoted above, that the Fellows appropriated the chamber over the old stone Parlour as their Combination Room when the Masters vacated it, for which purpose the turret stair would conveniently adapt it by giving immediate access from the Hall. [The portion of the College garden immediately adjoining the Lodge was assigned to the Master. Charges respecting it occur frequently in the accounts, among which may be mentioned a repair of the arbour in 1601-2. Its extent is shewn on the plan (fig. 1) from Loggan's map of Cambridge. A few miscellaneous particulars concerning the College may be briefly noticed. The Clock was put up in 1586-7. The position of this, as we learn from the College order directing its 1 Dyer's Privileges of the University, ii. 19. removal, was over the Buttery1. The seats in the court were repaired in 1589-90: and it was planted with privet in 1600-1, to which hawthorn bushes were added in 1611—12. shewn in Loggan's print (fig. 14)2.] 1 These are 1 ["April 2. 1757. Agreed that the Lanthorn over the Butteries be taken down, and the Clock remov'd at as little expense as possible."] 2 ["1589-90. Et de viijd Swayle reparanti sedilia in Area. 1600-1. Et de xiijd Williams operanti circa ligustrum in area, et de iijd pro radicibus ligustri. 1611-12. circa le quicksett in area."] 1284. 1286. 1307. 1352. CHRONOLOGICAL SUMMARY. Removal of the Scholars of the Bishop of Ely to two hostels hard by the Death of the Founder, Bishop Hugh de Balsham: with bequest to his scholars Acquisition of the site of the Fratres de Pœnitentia. Dedication of Church of S. Mary the Less. 1374-1417. Repairs are done to Hall and chambers but no other building work. 1424-9. Building on a large scale is being carried on. 1460-66. Building of Master's chambers, Combination Room, and chambers. 1487. Consecration of the Chantry of John Warkworth. 1589. Will of Dr Andrew Perne for building a new Library. 1595. Library completed. 1628-32. 1632. Chapel built. Range of Chambers built on north side of entrance court (Dr Richardson's). 1633. South cloister built, and north cloister probably soon after. Elongation to the street of Dr Perne's Library. 1636-40. Issue of letter soliciting subscriptions for these and other works. General repairs of the College undertaken. 1725. Dr Charles Beaumont bequeaths his house for a Master's Lodge. 1732-43. New building on north side of entrance court erected by Burrough. 1751. New gates toward the street erected. |