Skelton
JOHN, an English poet; born about 1460, probably in Norfolk.
He studied at both Oxford and Cambridge, and from the former received the laureateship (then a degree in grammar). He was tutor to the Duke of York, afterward Henry VIII.; was rector of Diss and curate of Trompington in 1504, and was appointed orator regius to Henry VIII.
His satirical attacks incurred the resent ment of Wolsey, and Skelton had to take refuge in the sanctuary at Westminster, where the abbot afforded him protection till his death in 1529. His works comprise among others the drama or morality of "Magnyfycence"; a satire on Wolsey, entitled "Why Come Ye Not to Courte?"; the "Tunning (that is the brewing) of Elynour Rummyng," a humorous picture of low life; and the "Boke of Phyllyp Sparowe."
SKERRYVORE LIGHTHOUSE, a lighthouse built on a rock forming part of an extensive reef lying about 12 miles S. W. from the wild isle of Tyree on the W. coast of Scotland. Lying in the fairway of vessels making for the Clyde and Mersey, it was long the terror of mari- The reef is exposed to the mighty ners. "fetch" of the Atlantic. deep