Assimilative Memory Part 15

4. Do these failures ever become successes?

5. How?

6. What must be carefully studied hereafter?

7. After studying my formulas, what should the pupil do?

8. What will be the result, if the pupil acts on my advice?

9. In what ways may the different processes for dealing with dates and numbers be cla.s.sified?

Benjamin Franklin was born in 1706, and died in 1790. (0) "{S}agacious (6) {ch}ild" would a.n.a.lytically fix his birth, as he was known as a precocious boy: or the single word (06) {S}a{g}e. As he was a great worker all his life, (90) "{B}u{s}y," or "(9) {B}enjamin (0) {C}eased"

would significantly express his death-date.

(3) _Cases where the initial consonants of a short sentence a.n.a.lytically express the date._

The a.n.a.lytic number words, phrases, and sentences which one retains most easily are those which he has made himself. Formulas prepared by others are perfectly retained, however, if they are thoroughly _a.s.similated_.

_The a.n.a.lytic word or phrase is what one most usually finds and uses._ Sentences will sometimes be useful because they may contain the name of the event, and they sometimes offer a wider range for selection of the needed consonants; but care must be taken to avoid ambiguity. To indicate the birth of Lincoln, we might use this formula: (1) {D}awn (8) o{f} (0) A{s}sa.s.sinated (9) {P}resident, but as Garfield was also a.s.sa.s.sinated, the formula in its _meaning_ would equally apply to the latter. If, however, we know that Garfield was born in 1831, the ambiguity would be removed. (1) {D}awn (8) o{f} (0) A{s}sa.s.sinated (9) A{b}raham could apply only to Lincoln. (1) {D}awn (8) o{f} (0) {S}lavery's (9) {P}resident would be applicable to the career of Buchanan, Pierce and Fillmore, but it would express the birth-date only of Lincoln, while it would be wholly inapplicable to his career. (1) {D}awn (8) o{f} (0) {S}lavery's (9) {P}unisher would exclusively apply to Lincoln's life and birth-date.

1. Can you think of any other a.n.a.lytic words to express the date of the birth of Abraham Lincoln?

2. Since "h" has no figure value, could we not use "Shaper"?

3. If not, why?

4. What a.n.a.lytic number, word, phrase, or sentence, does the pupil retain best?

5. Are formulas made by others ever perfectly retained?

6. In what cases?

(2) "{N}oah a (34) {M}e{r}e (8) Wai{f}," (2) "{N}oah (3) {M}ay (48) {R}o{v}e," or (2) "{N}oah (3) {M}ay (48) A{r}ri{v}e," are a.n.a.lytic sentences where _all the sounded consonants_ are used. But a greater _variety_ of sentences might be found, or _one_ sentence be more readily found in the first instance if only the _initial_ consonants are used: as, (2) {N}oah's (3) {M}enagerie (4) A{r}k (8) {F}ull, or (2) {N}oah (3) {M}ade (4) A{r}arat (8) {F}amous, or (2) {N}oah's (3) {M}arvellous (4) {R}ainy (8) {F}lood, or (2) {N}oah's (3) {M}ighty (4) A{r}k (8) {F}loated, or (2) {N}oah (3) {M}ounted (4) A{r}arat (8) {F}irmly. Other specific a.n.a.lytic phrases for this event may easily be found by the student.

The superiority of a.n.a.lytic phrases where _all_ the sounded consonants are used, over the a.n.a.lytic sentences, where only the initial consonants are employed, may be seen in the case of the number of men who enlisted in behalf of the Federal Government in the late war. The number was _two millions, three hundred and twenty thousand, eight hundred and fifty-four_. By initial consonants we have, (2) A{n}y (3) {M}an (2) {n}ow (0) i{s} (8) a {f}ull (5) {l}oyal (4) He{r}o. By all the sounded consonants we have--"I{n}hu{m}a{n} Ci{v}i{l} Wa{r};" the latter shorter, more significant, and more easily remembered. And, on the principle that a condensed, brief statement, if clear and definite, makes a more vivid impression than a longer one, we shall find that a short a.n.a.lytic phrase is better for the memory than an a.n.a.lytic sentence, and an a.n.a.lytic single word than a phrase. But a short a.n.a.lytic phrase, or a short a.n.a.lytic sentence, is usually necessary, owing to our ignorance of the subject matter, the limitations which belong to all figure alphabets, and our neglect to act strictly on the lines of In., Ex., and Con.

1. Is the a.n.a.lytic word or phrase self-connected to the event?

2. Why will sentences sometimes be useful?

3. What must be avoided?

4. Can a greater variety of sentences be found if only the initial consonants are used?

5. What does the phrase "Inhuman Civil War" represent?

6. What does it show the superiority of?

7. What are the characteristics which recommend it?

8. Is a short a.n.a.lytic phrase better for the memory than an a.n.a.lytic sentence?

9. On what principle?

(4) _Cases where there is no direct relation between the person, fact, or event, and the date, or number word or words._ In such cases, Synthesis, which is taught hereafter, develops an _indirect_ relation.

Synthesis is used in three cases: (1) Where there is no relation _existing_ between the fact or event and its date word; (2) Where _we are ignorant_ of all the facts which would give us significant or a.n.a.lytic date-words; and (3) where we know the needful pertinent facts with which a.n.a.lytic words could be formed, but we cannot _recall_ them for use. In these three cases Synthesis must be used. I will now give and ill.u.s.trate the rules for the prompt finding of _a.n.a.lytic date or number words_.

The _preparation_ for thus remembering numbers without effort is the only exertion required. When the method is mastered, the _application_ of it is made with the greatest ease and pleasure.

There are four indispensable requisites to finding a.n.a.lytic date and number words promptly.

(1) SUCH A MASTERY OF THE FIGURE ALPHABET THAT THE CONSONANT EQUIVALENTS OF THE CIPHER AND NINE DIGITS ARE AT INSTANT COMMAND, AND NEVER HAVE TO BE LOOKED UP WHEN YOU HAVE TO DEAL WITH FIGURES.

Pumps were invented in 1425. A student who thinks 2 is to be translated by "m" instead of "n," translates the dates by these phrases, _viz._, "Drum a whale," or "Trim oil," or "To ram a wall." As these phrases sustain the relation neither of In., Ex., or Con. to the fact, they are hard to be remembered; and if remembered, they mislead. The student who has mastered the Fig. Alphabet remembers that "n" stands for 2, and if he knows the object of pumps, he at once finds the a.n.a.lytic phrase, "Drain a well." The formula would be: "The pump invented--{D}{r}ai{n} a we{l}l (1425)," or (1) Wa{t}er (4) {r}aised (2) i{n} a (5) ho{l}low. How could he forget the date?

Tea was first used in Europe in 1601. The un.o.bserving student imagines that 6 is translated by g^hard, k, c^hard, q, or ng, and so he translates 1601 into "Ou{tc}a{st}," (1701); a mistake of 100 years, and, besides, "Outcast" is wholly unconnected with the introduction of tea into Europe. The genuine student knows that 6 is represented by sh, j, ch, or g^soft, and so he at once finds the a.n.a.lytic formula: "Tea first introduced into Europe--{T}ea {ch}e{s}{t} (1601)." The figure phrase bears the relation of In. and Con. to the event, and cannot be forgotten.

Besides many people believe that tea helps digestion, and such persons would find an a.n.a.lytic date-word thus: "Tea first used in Europe--{D}i{g}e{s}{t} (1601)."

1. What is sometimes necessary?

2. In how many cases is Synthesis used?

3. What are they?

4. How many indispensable requisites are there to finding a.n.a.lytic date and number words promptly?

5. Is draining a well the sole object of a pump?

6. Was such its purpose originally?

7. Explain the two phrases used to fix the date of the introduction of tea into Europe.

8. Can a figure phrase that bears the relation of In., Ex., or Con.

to the event be forgotten?

"C^soft" is often mistaken for "c^hard" by careless learners. Fulton's steamboat "Clermont" was launched in 1807. Such a pupil translates that date by the phrase, "{D}e{f}ie{s} i{c}e" (1800). Here "c" is soft and represents a cipher and not 7. "{D}e{f}y a {s}{c}ow" gives the exact date.

Here the "c" is hard and represents 7, and as the steamboat could easily outrun the "scow," the phrase is easily remembered.

An impatient pupil who never learns anything thoroughly often disregards the rule about _silent_ consonants. Braddock and most of his men were killed by the Indians in 1755. This date this pupil translates by the phrase, "Dock knell all" (17255). He overlooks the fact that 17 was expressed by "Dock," and no one out of a mad-house can tell how he came to add "knell all," unless he had forgotten that he had provided for the 7 of 17, and imagined that "k" in knell is sounded. But how account for "n" to introduce 2? A genuine pupil would find the a.n.a.lytic phrase in "{Th}ey {k}i{l}l a{l}l" (1755).

Andrew Jackson, the seventh President, died in 1845. The unindustrious pupil imagines that "p" represents 8, and not "f" or "v," and translates 1845 into "{T}o {p}ou{r} oi{l}" (1945). The diligent student finds an a.n.a.lytic translation of the date in the phrase "{Th}e {f}a{r}ewe{l}l"

(1845).

These ill.u.s.trations are sufficient to convince any one that the Figure Alphabet must be _mastered_ before the attempt is made to deal with dates and numbers.

(2) THE PUPIL MUST POSSESS SUCH A MASTERY OF THE SUBJECT MATTER THAT HE CAN INSTANTLY RECALL FACTS RELATING THERETO ON THE LINES OF IN., EX., AND CON. If he lacks such knowledge he had better deal with dates and numbers which he must remember by synthesis [hereafter], or by Numeric Thinking, rather than strive in vain to find _a.n.a.lytic_ date and number words.

1. What mistake does the impatient pupil make?

2. Does this not convince you that the figure alphabet must be mastered before the attempt is made to deal with dates?

3. What is the second requisite to becoming proficient in forming a.n.a.lytic date words?

4. What should the pupil do if he lacks the knowledge indicated here?

5. If the pupil fixes in mind the population of three States per day, how long will it take him to learn the population of all the American States?

6. How long to deal in like manner with the population of all the countries of the globe?

It is said that there are 1,750 spoken languages. If the pupil does not know that the tongue is moved in different ways to p.r.o.nounce the distinctive sounds of different languages, he might not think of this a.n.a.lytic translation of (1750), "{T}o{ng}ue a{l}l way{s}."

The population of Kentucky according to the last census (1880) was 1,648,690. Those who do not know the Kentuckians raise fine saddle and race horses, many of which are bays, might not think of the a.n.a.lytic phrases, "{T}ea{ch}e{r} o{f} {sh}owy {b}ay{s}," or "{T}ea{ch}e{r} o{f} a {sh}owy {p}a{c}e."

The estimated number of horses in the world is 58,576,322. Those who do not know how cruelly coachmen often treat the horses under their charge might not think of the a.n.a.lytic phrase, "Wi{l}l {f}ee{l} {c}oa{ch}{m}e{n} {n}ow."

The Yellowstone National Park contains 2,294,740 acres. One who does not know that this park was recently created, might not think of the a.n.a.lytic phrase, "O{n}e {N}ew {P}a{r}{k} a{r}o{s}e."

The U. S. Government paid out in the year 1865 the sum of $1,297,555,324. If one wished to remember the exact figures, he could easily find an a.n.a.lytic phrase, if he thinks of the act of delivering or handing over the money, as "{Th}ey u{n}{p}a{ck} {l}oya{l}ly a{l}l {m}o{n}ey he{r}e." If any a.n.a.lytic phrase is long or awkwardly constructed, it is very easy to memorise it by the a.n.a.lytic-synthetic method; as (1) They unpack. (2) They unpack _money_. (3) They unpack money _here_. (4) They unpack _all_ money here. (5) They unpack _loyally_ all money here.

The number of letters delivered in Great Britain during the postal year of 1881-82 was 1,280,636,200. If the student knows that the Central Post Office of London is a very large building, he could instantly find the a.n.a.lytic phrase, "Wi{th}i{n} o{f}fi{c}e hu{g}e {m}u{ch} {n}ew{s} we {s}ee."

The amount lost annually by fire in the United States is estimated at $112,853,784. If we do not go outside of the subject matter of losses by fire, we shall readily find an a.n.a.lytic phrase by means of which we can certainly remember that large number of dollars--"A {d}eb{t} o{n} {f}{l}a{m}i{ng} {f}i{r}e."

There are 653,020 Freemasons in U. S. A. Those who know what is meant by the phrase, "From labor to refreshment," in the masonic ritual, will at once translate those figures into the a.n.a.lytic phrase, "{J}o{l}ly {M}a{s}o{n}{s}."

There are 591,800 Odd Fellows in the United States. Notice if you can find figures to translate "Odd" or "Fellows," or any other fact pertaining to the Order, and you have the a.n.a.lytic phrase, "A{l}l ha{p}py 'O{d}d' {f}a{c}e{s}."

There have been granted 428,212 patents in the United States. Can you find any word pertaining to patents in those figures? "We he{r}e i{n}{v}e{n}{t} a{n}ew."