names inscriptions 
### Query ###
names inscriptions 

### Source ###
**saintphilipneri-miracles.com/berretta/fantini-vittoria-sciavo **
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he  gave  them  a little  piece  of  a berretta  of  the
Saint’s,  and  the  mother  put  it  around  the  child’s
neck,  and  he  was  instantly  cured.  The  mother
was  overwhelmed  with  joy,  and  went  immedi-
ately to  the  church  to  return  thanks  to  the
Saint,  who  had,  so  to  speak,  restored  her  dead
son  to  life.  This  same  Antonio  Fantini,  hear-
ing that  a gentleman  in  the  service  of  Cardinal
Tamigi  was  troubled  with  a very  bad  fever,  and
having  had  experience  of  the  favours  received
by  many  persons  by  means  of  the  Saint’s  ber-
retta, gave  a small  piece  of  it  to  him  also,  and
as  soon  as  ever  the  gentleman  had  applied  it
with  strong  faith  to  his  body,  he  was  cured  at
the  moment,  and  the  next  morning  rose  up  in
perfect  health.  A daughter  of  Antonio  Sciavo,
a medical  man  in  Naples,  named  Vittoria,  was
taken  with  the  pains  of  childbirth,  and  expe-
rienced great  difficulty  in  delivering  herself  of
the  child,  so  that  she  was  in  danger  of  death.
One  of  her  relations,  named  Don  Bartolomeo  de
Curtis,  sent  her  a berretta  of  the  holy  father’s,
which  she  laid  upon  her  body,  expressing  at
the  same  time  her  faith  and  devotion  towards
Father  Philip  Neri,  and  immediately  she  was
safely  delivered,  to  the  astonishment  of  all  those
who  had  given  her  case  over  as  hopeless.
I must  not  omit  to  relate  in  this  place,  al-
though it  has  no  connexion  with  the  holy  fa-
ther’s berretta,  how  this  person,  when  she  was
a girl,  had  two  dreadful  fistulas,  one  in  her
hand  and  the  other  in  her  neck,  which  made
her  bend  her  head  so  forward,  that  her  chin


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ST.  PHILIP  NERI.


**archaeology-museum-pompeii-herculaneum.org/artifacts/childrens-toys-gaming-tiles **
.  Table-case  No.  LX1IL,

fKnucklebones  and  dice;  some  constructed  that  they
might  be  loaded.     (Pompeii.)

$  ine  conical  specimens  in  carbonised  wood,  supposed  to
be  children's  tops.     {Pompeii  and  Herculaneum.ì

f77087  et  seq.  Sundry  checks  or  tickets  (tesserse)  for
theatres  and  boxing  matches,  made  of  ivory.  Some  bear
the  names  of  the  play,  some  the  number  of  the  seat,  others
names,  as  "iEschylus,"  "  Arpax,"  "  Vapio,"  "  Pernix,"  &c.
Observe  the  small  numbered  birds  made  of  terra-cotta.
These  were  checks  for  the  upper  row  of  seats,  stili  cali  ed
the  " piccionaia,"  or  pigeon-loft,  in  Italy.  (P.  and  H.)
This  is  the  received  explanation,  but  we  canuot  vouch  for  it.
109880.  Six  death's-heads  (use  unknown),  numbered
li,  ni.  iv,  vili,  ix,  x.     Found  21st  Sept.,  1873.     (Pompeii.)

77076.  Earthenware  death's-head,  hearing  the  inscrip-
tion  "  HAYAOC  "  and  the  number  vi.     (Herculaneum.)

TOILET   REQUISITES.
Table-case  No.  LX1II.  (bis),

77146.  Small  bit  of  chain,  to  which  is  attached  a  crystal
tassel  for  a  trinket.     (P.)

77147  et  seq.  Bronze  clasps  (fibulee).     (P.  and  E.)


SMALL   BRONZES    (SECOND   ROOM).  151

77170.  Fibula  in  the  form  of  a  horse.
We  have  been  unahlc  to  asccrtain  whence  this  specimen  carne,
but  there  are  some  like  it  in  the  British  Museum,  which  are
thouiiht  to  be  oi  Gallio  orioni.  If  found  at  Pompeii  (of
which  there  is  no  record),  it  may  have  been  brought  thither
by  a  soldier  or  a  captive  slave.


**www.lettere-storiche.it/historical-letters/1865/harrison-lushington-scudamow **
Harrison  is  clever,  energetic,  and  most  likely  with
ali  the  good  and  bad  qualities  of  fanaticism.  He
niay,  in  certaiu  given  circumstances,  resort  to  the
(lìiìUotììir  in  the  old  French  style.  But  there  is,
certainly,  sonìcthiiìg  in  him.  I  liked  one  Mr.  Lu.sh-
ington  :  and  another  called,  I  think,  Scudamow  !
The  rest  are  floating  in  my  mind  under  the  names
of  Cohen,  Bohen.  Ferrar,  Terrar.  I  neither  under-
stood  the  names  hurriedly  pronounced  nor  would
distinguish   the   one   from   the   other.      Maurice  did


concio,  Patteson  era  cosi  preoccupato  dai  piccoli  doveri  cIih
doveva  compire  che  disse  «  scusa  »  a  un  candeliere,  che
aveva  toccato  inavvertitamente.  Niente  donne  ;  comunque,
niente  fumare.  Mi  piacque  molto  Huglies  :  ha  una  na-
tura franca  e  spontanea  :  molto  innanzi  nei  problemi  di
politica  interna,  molto  ignorante,  come  al  solito,  di  tutto
ciò  che  riguarda  l'estero.  Harrison  è  intelligente,  energico,
e  molto  probabilmente  ha  tutte  le  buone  e  le  cattive  qualità
dei  fanatici.  Potrebbe,  in  certe  date  circostanze,  ricorrere
alla  ghigliottina  nel  vecchio  stile  francese.  Ma  vi  è.  certa-
mente, qualche  cosa  in  lui.  Mi  piacque  un  certo  Mr.  Lu-
shington  :  ed  un  altro  di  nome,  credo.  Scudamow  !  Gli  altri
si  affollano  alla  mia  memoria  coi  nomi  di  Cohen.  Bohen.
Ferrar.  Terrar.  Non  ho  né  compreso  i  nomi  pronunciati  in
fretta,  né  sarei  capace  di  distinguere  uno  dall'altro.    Man-


[1865]  EPISTOLARIO.  233

iiot  come:  he  was  leacliino:  London  from  the  pro-
vince the  very  day.  had  his  wife  ili,  and  could  not.


**http://earlychurchhistory.org/beda/hibernia-vs-scothia **
Let  any  ci^did..  jfi^  weigh  dispassHNiately,  and  compare  the  fol-
lowing  passages,  which  I  transcribe  from  Beda,  and  then  I  leave  him-
self  to  decide  wbetber  Beda  does  not  cali  "  Hibemia"  "  Scotia,"  and
never  ealls  Albanian  Scotia,  "  Hibernia,"  in  tbe  course  of  bis  work.
"  There  carne,"  he  says,   "  from  Hibemia   a  holy  man  named  Fursey,*^


the  popes,  observe  the  same  sìlence.  penturies  of  his  churph.  Theperemaia

fredous    though   those   annals   un-  but  few  records  even  of  early  synods,

dottbtedly  are,  who  that  eyerperused  -  though  it  is  clear  manj  suoh  must

them  does  net  wìsh  that  an  Irish  Beda  bave  been  heM,  as  the  Irìsh  ecclesios-

had  left  us  a  history  of  the  three  first  tics  knew  well  the  church  law  regard-


704  OAMBBBNSIS  BYEESUS.  [Cap.  XXV.

### Analysis ###
The query appears to be focused on historical names and inscriptions, specifically in the context of early church history and archaeological finds. The references provided offer a variety of relevant information:

1. **saintphilipneri-miracles.com/berretta/fantini-vittoria-sciavo**: This text includes several instances of individuals with Italian names who were cured by St. Philip Neri's berretta. It also mentions the name "Don Bartolomeo de Curtis."

2. **archaeology-museum-pompeii-herculaneum.org/artifacts/childrens-toys-gaming-tiles**: This reference lists various names associated with artifacts found in Pompeii and Herculaneum, including names like "Eschylus" and "Vapio" inscribed on ivory tiles.

3. **www.lettere-storiche.it/historical-letters/1865/harrison-lushington-scudamow**: This document contains multiple English names, such as "Harrison," "Lushington," and "Scudamow," along with other names like "Cohen" and "Ferrar."

4. **http://earlychurchhistory.org/beda/hibernia-vs-scothia**: This source discusses Beda's writings, mentioning names like "Fursey" and "Albanian Scotia."

Given this mix of sources, we can provide a comprehensive answer that covers both personal names and inscriptions from different periods and contexts.

### Answer ###
The study of historical names and inscriptions offers a window into past cultures, beliefs, and everyday life. For instance, during the time of St. Philip Neri, several notable Italian names appear in accounts of miracles attributed to his berretta. Antonio Fantini played a crucial role in these events, as did Don Bartolomeo de Curtis, who sent a berretta to Vittoria Sciavo during her childbirth, leading to her safe delivery<ref name="saintphilipneri-miracles.com/berretta/fantini-vittoria-sciavo">"One of her relations, named Don Bartolomeo de Curtis, sent her a berretta of the holy father, which she laid upon her body, expressing at the same time her faith and devotion towards Father Philip Neri, and immediately she was safely delivered."</ref>.

In the realm of archaeology, the ancient city of Pompeii provides an extensive collection of inscriptions on various artifacts. These range from knucklebones and dice to death's-heads, often bearing names like "Eschylus" and "Vapio"<ref name="archaeology-museum-pompeii-herculaneum.org/artifacts/childrens-toys-gaming-tiles">"Some bear the names of the play, some the number of the seat, others names, as 'Eschylus,' 'Arpax,' 'Vapio,' 'Pernix,' &c."</ref>. These inscriptions not only highlight the personal names of individuals but also reflect the cultural practices and social structures of the time.

Additionally, historical documents from the 19th century, such as correspondence between individuals like Harrison, Lushington, and Scudamow, further illustrate the use of names in official and personal contexts<ref name="www.lettere-storiche.it/historical-letters/1865/harrison-lushington-scudamow">"Harrison is clever, energetic, and most likely with all the good and bad qualities of fanaticism. He may, in certain given circumstances, resort to the guillotine in the old French style. But there is, certainly, something in him. I liked one Mr. Lushington: and another called, I think, Scudamow!"</ref>.

Bede's historical writings also provide insights into the naming conventions of the early Christian period. For instance, he mentions a holy man named Fursey and refers to regions such as Albanian Scotia<ref name="http://earlychurchhistory.org/beda/hibernia-vs-scothia">"There came," he says, "from Hibemia a holy man named Fursey."</ref>.

These examples collectively demonstrate the rich tapestry of names and inscriptions that have been preserved through history, each telling a unique story about the people and societies that came before us. 