Benjamin (Youngest son of Jacob)
the youngest son of Jacob and Rachel (Gen. xxxv: 16-18). Rachel died immediately after he was born, and with her last breath named him Ben-oni, the "son of my sorrow"; but Jacob called him Benjamin, "son of my right hand." The tribe of Benjamin, small at first, was almost exterminated exterminated in the days of the Judges, but afterward it greatly increased. On the revolt of the ten tribes, Benjamin adhered to the camp of Judah; and the two tribes ever afterward closely united. King Saul and Saul of Tarsus were both Benjamites.
Only in Collier's New Encyclopedia
Benlomond
a mountain of Scotland, in Stirlingshire, on the E. shore of Loch Lomond, rising to a height of 3,192 feet and giving a magnificent prospect of the vale of Stirlingshire, the Lothians, the Clyde, etc.
Only in Collier's New Encyclopedia
Bennett
JAMES GORDON, an American journalist, born in New York City, May 10, 1841; son of James Gordon Bennett, founder of the New York "Herald," of which he became managing editor in 1866, and from that time largely controlling, and becoming proprietor on the death of his father in 1872. In 1870 he sent Henry M. Stanley on the exploring expedition which resulted in the finding of Dr. Livingstone, and, in conjunction with the London "Daily Telegraph," supplied the means for his journey across Africa by way of the Kongo in 1874- 1878. He organized a system of storm prognostications of value to shipping masters; fitted out the "Jeannette" Polar expedition; and, in 1883, was associated with John W. Mackay in organizing the new Commercial Cable Company. He founded the "Evening Telegram" in New York, and established daily editions of the "Herald" in Paris and London. He early gave much attention to yachting. He resided mainly in Paris until his death, May 14, 1918. By the terms of his will Mr. Bennett left the bulk of his fortune to found and endow a home for journalists. actor and manager, born in Bennett's father, Archbishop Benson, in 1889, and
Only in Collier's New Encyclopedia
Bennett (II)
RICHARD, American Mill, Ind., in 1872. He was educated in the public schools and at the Logansport Normal School. After several years spent on the stage as an actor, he produced and appeared in Brieux's play, "Damaged Goods." He also produced several other plays of Brieux and other French playwrights in the United States. He was from 1896 to 1908 associated with Charles Frohman in the production of plays. He was chairman of the executive board of the National Society of Sociology.
Only in Collier's New Encyclopedia
Bennett (JAMES GORDON a Scotch-American)
JAMES GORDON, a Scotch-American journalist; founder and proprietor of the New York "Herald," born in Newmill, Keith, Sept. 1, 1795. Trained for the Roman Catholic priesthood, he emigrated to the United States in 1819, where he became in turn teacher, proof reader, journalist, and lecturer. He had acted as casual reporter and writer in connection with several journals, and had failed in one or two journalistic ventures, previous to the issue of the first number of the New York "Herald," May 6, 1835, price one cent. He spared no effort and expense in securing news, and laid the foundation of its after success. It was the first newspaper to publish the stock lists and a daily money article. He died in New York, June 1, 1872.
Only in Collier's New Encyclopedia
Benson
ARTHUR CHRISTOPHER, an English essayist and educator, born in 1862, the brother of E. F. and R. H. Benson, and the son of Edward White Benson, former Archbishop of Canterbury. He was educated at King's College, Cambridge, and from 1885 to 1903 was a master at Eton College and became well known as a writer of essays. The best known of these are "The Upton Letters" (1905); "From a College Window" (1906); and "The Silent Isle" (1919). He also wrote poetry of considerable merit and several novels. In addition to these he prepared a biography of his a biography of Ruskin in 1911.
Only in Collier's New Encyclopedia
Benson (II)
EDWARD FREDERIC, an English author, born in Wellington College, July 24, 1867; educated at King's College, Cambridge; worked at Athens for the British Archæological School in 1892-1895, and in Egypt, for the Hellenic Society, in 1895; traveled in Algiers, Egypt, Greece, and Italy. His writings include "Dodo" (1893); "Rubicon" (1894); "Judgment Books" (1895); "Limitations" (1896); "The Babe" (1897); "Vintage" (1898); "The Capsina" (1899); "Angel "Ang of Pain" (1906); "Dodo the Second" (1914); "The Tortoise" (1917); etc.
Only in Collier's New Encyclopedia
Benson (III)
EDWARD WHITE, Archbishop of Canterbury, born near Birmingin 1829; graduated at Cambridge in 1852, and was for some time a master at Rugby. He held the headmastership of Wellington College from its opening in 1858 to 1872, when he was made a Canon and Chancellor of Lincoln Cathedral. In 1875 he was appointed Chaplain in Ordinary to the Queen, and, in December, 1876, was nominated to the newly erected Bishopric of Truro. Here he began the building of a cathedral (1880-1887), most of the first cost, £110,- 000, having been gathered by his own energy. In 1882 he was translated to Canterbury to succeed Dr. Tait as Primate of all England. He published several volumes of sermons, a small work on "Cathedrals," and a valuable article on "St. Cyprian." He died at Hawarden, Oct. 11, 1896.
Only in Collier's New Encyclopedia
Benson (IV)
FRANK WESTON, an American painter, born in Salem, Mass., March 24, 1862; was educated at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and in Paris; became a member of the Society of American Artists in 1888, and of the National Acedemy. He won the Hallgarten and the Clarke prizes at the National Academy of Design in 1889 and 1891, and is best known for his portraits.
Only in Collier's New Encyclopedia
Benson (ROBERT HUGH an English prelate)
ROBERT HUGH, an English prelate and writer, born in 1871, brother of A. C. and E. F. Benson. He was educated at Trinity College. He became associated with Dean Vaughan and other Roman Catholic clerics, and in 1903 was received in the Roman Catholic church. He was ordained priest in the following year. In 1911 he was appointed private chamberlain to Pope Pius X. He wrote much on religious subjects and published several novels. The best known of the latter are "The Coward"; "Come Rack! Come Rope!"; "An Average Man" (1913). He died in 1914.
Only in Collier's New Encyclopedia