called Dummy, thereby causing his death," and, as above stated, both prisoners were adjudged guilty, and received sentence of six months' hard labour each.. See also articles on 'Witchcraft in the Eastern Counties,' by Miss E. Vaughan, in The Home Counties Magazine, vol. xii. pp. 241-5; vol. xiii. pp. 22-9 and 100-9; and one on Witchcraft and Superstition in Essex' in 'Memorials of Old Essex,' pp. 247-66. STEPHEN J. BARNS. Frating, Woodford Wells. MILITARY DUEL: TRUNTON [? TAUNTON] v. CADENSKI (12 S. iii. 474).--I think that Trunton should be Taunton. In the Army List of 1809 R- Hobbs Taunton appears as a lieutenant in the 33rd Foot; date of commission in the regiment, Aug. 17, 1807. In the index he is Rich. Hobbs Taunton. In the List of 1811 R- H- Taunton, presumably the same man, is a lieutenant in the 22nd (Light) Dragoons; date of commission in the regiment, Sept. 1, 1809. In the List of 1816 he is still a lieutenant in the 22nd. In the Lists of 1809 and 1811 P. F. Edward Cadenski is a lieutenant in the 80th Foot; date of commission in the regiment, July 14, 1808; in the Army, April 30, 1807. I may remark that the very meagre account given by MR. BULLOCH of this duel makes one wish for the whole story, which must be very interesting. ROBERT PIERPOINT. In addition to the books named NOVICE will find C. T. Martin's Record Interpreter (Stevens & Sons, 1910) a very valuable help to him in the decipherment of Parish Registers, especially those written in Latin. ARCHIBALD SPARKE. [M.A.OxON. also recommends Wright's CourtHand Restored,' 10th ed., Stevens & Sons, 1912, 11. 1s. net.] YOUNG LADIES' COMPANION (12 S. iii. 476). What DR. WILLIAMSON is seeking must be The Young Lady's Book: a Manual of Elegant Recreations, Exercises, and Pursuits.' The third edition of this was published by Vizetelly, Branston & Co., Fleet Street, in 1832. Though not of the same size, it was practically a companion volume to 'The Boy's Own Book,' the second edition of which was issued by the same publishers in 1828. G. F. R. B. A MARCH HARE (12 S. iii. 297).-Perhaps with me that the epithet on reconsideration MR. DODGSON will agree strong," in the quotation given by him at the above reference, does not attach to the cc March hare," but refers to the madness just spoken of; in other words, that the individual indicated was gone off" or out of "his mind as strongly as a March hare. W. S. B. H. AUTHORS OF QUOTATIONS WANTED (12 S. iii. 450, 492).-4. "He flits across the stage a transient and embarrassed phantom." See the answer by G. W. E. R. at 11 S. vi. 35, where the source is given as Lord Beaconsfield's Endymion,' the "transient and embarrassed phantom" being Lord Goderich. EDWARD BENSLY. The epigram of Disraeli can hardly have been spoken in the House of Commons, for Lord Disraeli did not enter the House till many years Goderich was Prime Minister in 1827, and later. In 'Endymion' (chap. iii.) we read: "The unexpected disappearance of Mr. Canning from the scene, followed by the transient and embarrassed phantom of Lord Goderich...." W. A. HIRST. (12 S. iii. 480.) 3. There is so much bad in the best of us. The authorship of these lines was also discussed at 10 S. iv. 168; v. 76; and at the latter reference they were attributed to R. L. Stevenson, but without any reliable evidence. At 10 S. v. 248, 316, much the same sentiments were poetically expressed in an extract purporting to have been written by the late Joaquin Miller, as follows:— In men whom men condemn as ill Long Itchington, Warwickshire. 5. E'en as he trod that day to God. The four lines of which this is the first are taken com from the Dedication to Wolcott Balestier of Mr. munication from E. A. A. at 11 S. vi. 494 it was Kipling's Barrack-Room Ballads.' pointed out that "this poem....is an adaptation of an earlier one by Mr. Kipling which appeared either in The National Observer or its predecessor The Scots Observer on the occasion of the prosecution of a publisher or bookseller for selling the writings of Rabelais." EDWARD BENSLY. [MR. H. D. ELLIS also thanked for reply.] Notes on Books, Registra Antiqua de Llantilio Crossenny et Penrhos in Comitatu Monumethensi, 1577-1644. Transcribed and edited by Joseph Alfred Bradney, C.B. (Mitchell, Hughes & Clarke, 108. 6d.) FOR the preservation of records relating to the churches of Llantilio Crossenny and Penrhos, Monmouthshire, we are indebted to Walter Powell, whose uncle and brother were incumbents of these parishes. Walter Powell, who died in 1655-6, was an attorney, and steward of several manors for the Earl of Worcester; and his transcript (bound in leather and in good preservation) from the "ould mouseaten Register booke " became by purchase in 1881 the property of the Bodleian Library, where it is catalogued as "MS. Top. Monmouth, C. 1." The Penrhos entries include two baptisms of the year 1560 and two of 1565; one burial of 1565, another of 1604; baptisms, marriages, and burials, 1573-98; baptisms, 1606-41; marriages, 1611-39; burials, 1611-40. The Llantilio Crossenny Register contains burials, 1609-28; baptisms, 1629-44; the latter terminating abruptly with the note, "Here are noe more entered it may bee by reason of the Warre." now Under the title Registra Antiqua de Llantilio Crossenny et Penrhos in Comitatu Monumethensi, 1577[sic]-1644,' Powell's transcript has been copied, edited, and annotated by Mr. J. A. Bradney, the well-known Monmouthshire antiquary. Mr. Bradney's introduction contains all that is necessary to make the Latin text clear and intelligible to the student. At this period the use of surnames was only just beginning to come into vogue in Wales. The entries comprise Welsh trade names, nicknames, and contractions. For example, the cognomens Gweydd, Meddyg, Saer, Rhodur, Gwegrydd, are given for weaver, doctor, carpenter, wheelwright, and sieve-maker; John Philip, the fat or gross man, appears as John Philip Tew; Howell, the tall man, as Howell Hir; and so forth. Ap, the contracted form of mab (son), is often omitted, and, as surnames gradually came into use, appears in the form of a P at the commencement of a name; thus Watkin Powell Prawling means Watkin, the son of Howell, the son of Rawling." The word Verch (often spelt vergh) for "daughter of " is frequently contracted, and sometimes omitted, e.g., Jeoneta William Howell signifies "Jenet, the daughter of William, the son of Howell." Mr. Bradney is doubtful of the meaning of the word Cliver, which may mean "butcher." Badagar (p. 10) may signify badger," i.e., a licensed huckster. 66 Members and friends of the Powell family are shown in the text by indicators. Walter Powell's Diary, it may be remembered, was excellently transcribed and edited by Mr. Bradney in 1907, and printed by Messrs. John Wright & Co. at Bristol. The Folk-Element in Hindu Culture. By Benoy Kumar Sarkar. (Longmans & Co., 158. net.) THE material here brought together is of high interest, alike for the folk-lorist, the anthropologist, and the student of India in particular. It consists largely of a careful account of the ceremonial connected with popular religious festivals principally of the Gambhirâ in Bengal -and includes extensive translations of some of the more important chants used in these. writer is also concerned with the interpenetration, in folk-religion, of Hinduism and Buddhism, and to a slighter extent with the influence of Islam; and he indicates, in some detail, the relation between religious institutions and functionaries and those belonging to the civil life of the village. We agree with Mr. Sarkar in his conviction that the part played by the masses of the country in determining the character of Indian civilization is an important subject for research, which has received, hitherto, attention so inadequate that the study of vernacular literature-its first desideratum-is of quite modern growth, and has not, as yet, arrived at any systematic utilization of its results. Without pressing for generalizations, which would be premature, and fully recognizing the value of this work as a contribution to the folk-lore of India, we may wish that Mr. Sarkar had contrived to arrange his notes upon a somewhat less confused method. When we had once got into "the book we were it was troublesome enough to have discouraged rewarded for our pains, but the "getting into" all but fairly pertinacious readers. Two Christmas issues which we have received deserve a word of notice. The Christmas number of Punch shows that journal's happy felicity in creating humour out of tragedy; and Winter's Pie will also serve to lighten dark hours. BOOKSELLERS' CATALOGUES. MESSRS. MAGGS might well take as the motto of their Christmas catalogue, 'Rare Books, Manuscripts, and Fine Bindings,' the verse on the title-page of Peele's Merrie Conceited Iests,' which is reproduced in facsimile :Buy, read, and iudge, The price doe not grudge : It will doe thee more pleasure, Than twice so much treasure. costs Peele was no doubt right in his conclusion, but a deep pocket will be needed for the enjoyment of many of the treasures offered here. Thus Peele's book, black-letter, in purple morocco, is priced 951.; the first entry in the catalogue-a set of Ackermann's histories of Oxford and Cambridge, the Public Schools, and Westminster Abbey, 7 vols. in crimson morocco 100 guineas; while the vellum manuscript which is represented in the frontispiece, and is enriched with many beautiful illuminations, is the most expensive of them all, being 500 guineas. One section is devoted to Papal Bindings, containing several fine specimens, and followed immediately by a copy of Hore Diurne from the library of Cardinal York, the second son of the Old Pretender, in red morocco, his arms on the cover being excellently reproduced in one of the plates included in the catalogue (651.). There are some things of special interest to readers of N. & Q.,' such as the Opera Joannis Pici Mirandule,' 1504, in oak boards covered with leather, and having still attached to it the staple and chain marking its medieval origin (421.); the collection of first editions of works by our old contributor CUTHBERT BEDE, 10 vols., polished calf by Riviere (19 guineas); two of the volumes issued by the Grolier Club, including the Researches concerning Jean Grolier,' mentioned by MR. SPARKE, ante, p. 491; and an extra-illustrated copy of Alison's Life of John, Duke of Marlborough,' extended to 6 vols. folio size, and comprising engraved portraits, autograph letters, historical documents, &c. (200 guineas). MR. JAMES MILES of Leeds has over a thousand entries in his Catalogue of Recent Book Purchases,' No. 207. Many of these are very cheap, costing only two shillings or half-a-crown. Among the more expensive works are the Berne edition of Les Nouvelles de Marguerite, Reine de Navarre,' with over 70 plates after Freudenberg, 3 vols., 8vo, 1792, 12 guineas; Dr. Mardrus's French translation of The Arabian Nights,' 16 vols. in 8, Paris, 1903, 6 guineas; and the first issue of the first edition of She Stoops to Conquer,' 1773 (last leaf of text in facsimile), 91. 10s. A complete set of the Lancashire and Cheshire Record Society's publications from 1878 to 1910, 60 vols., is 10 guineas; and vols. 1-5 of the Cheshire Parish Registers (Marriages), edited by Phillimore, Blagg, and Choice, 11. 158. MR. G. A. POYNDER of Reading includes in his 'Rough List of Books' (No. 74) 1,260 entries, ranging in price from 18. 6d. or 28. to 421. 108., asked for the first edition of Guy Mannering,' original boards, with duplicate half-titles, errata, &c. Mr. Poynder also has a copy of Ackermann's History of Westminster Abbey, 2 vols., folio, original half calf, 1812, 61. 68. Skent's Chaucer,' 6 vols., 1894, is 31. 138. 6d. ; the first edition of Dr. John Dee's True and Faithful Relation,' original calf, 1659, is the same price; and a largepaper copy of Ashmole's Antiquities of Berkshire,' with a few imperfections, 15 guineas. Readers who have been interested by the 'Letters from H.M.S. Bacchante' in our columns may like to know that the Memoirs and Letters of Capt. Sir William Hoste,' 2 vols., 1833, may be had for 4s. 6d. ; and similarly those interested in Commodore Josiah Tattnall and the historic use of the words "Blood is thicker than water may like to obtain his Life and Services' by C. C. Jones for 58. MESSRS. SIMMONS & WATERS of Leamington Spa begin their Catalogue 303 with a number of extra-illustrated books, including Madame D'Arblay's Diary and Letters,' with preface and notes by Austin Dobson, and 307 additional portraits and views, 6 vols., half crimson morocco. 1905, 91. 98.; Howell's Epistolæ Ho-Elianæ,' with introduction and notes by J. Jacobs, and 478 portraits and views, 2 vols. extended to 4, half brown morocco, 1892, 131. 138. the 1726 edition of the same work, with 60 old portraits, full brown morocco, 41.; E. V. Lucas's edition of The Essays of Elia,' with 334 additional portraits, &c., 1 vol. extended to 3, three-quarter morocco, 1903, 81. 8s. Croker's edition of Boswell, with 240 extra portraits and views, 5 vols., threequarter green morocco, 1831, 71. 78. ; and Abraham Hayward's edition of Mrs. Piozzi's Autobiography,' with 123 extra portraits and views, 2 vols., crimson morocco, 1861, 61. 6s. A section is devoted to a collection of early eighteenthcentury tracts on various subjects; and in the Addenda is a section on British Topography containing 70 entries, including several relating to London. Obituary. HENRY REGINALD LEIGHTON. WE regret to hear of the death, at the early age of 38, of Mr. Henry Reginald Leighton, F.R.Hist.S., who passed away at Cheltenham after a long illness on Nov. 18. He is chiefly known for his work on the genealogy of NorthCountry families, and at the time of his death was collaborating with General H. C. Surtees of Mainsforth on a History of the Surtees Family." For some years, while resident at East Boldon, Notes and co. Durham, he edited Northern Queries, and in 1910 Memorials of Old Durham -to which he contributed several chapters in Memorials of the Counties of Messrs. Allen's " England Series." He was a frequent contributor to the pages of the genealogical and antiquarian press as well as to N. & Q.' Mr. Leighton, who was the elder son of Mr. Henry Leighton, now of West Worthing, Sussex, married in 1913 Florence Newton, eldest daughter of Mrs. Cockburn and the late Wm. Cockburn of Sunderland, but leaves no family. Our last number for the year finds us thankful that N. & Q.' still lives, and hopeful for a larger life in 1918. The interest and utility of the paper show no signs of abatement. Our chief trouble is that we cannot give our readers more of the good things which crowd our pigeonholes. The system of forwarding replies and articles in manuscript to those who we know will be particularly interested in them has brought us grateful recognition; but if, by saving somewhere else, we could give general publicity more quickly, we would gladly do so. Can any of our readers make it possible for us to start the year with a bigger number, and so clear off some arrears? Four pages extra would cost 4l. 78. 6d. ; eight pages, 91. Notices to Correspondents. ON all communications must be written the name and address of the sender, not necessarily for pub lication, but as a guarantee of good faith. O.A.S.-Both forwarded. MISS R. G. FLETCHER (San Francisco).-Forwarded to H. C. T. LLECHID JONES (' Diary of Lady Willoughby'). -The book is fiction, and the author was Hannah Mary Rathbone. See the articles by WM. H. PEET, COL. PRIDEAUX, and SIR WILLOUGHBY MAYCOCK at 11 S. x. 241, 297, and 337. C. E. STRATTON ( Little Jack Horner Mansion is Burned ').-For the alleged connexion of Sir John Horner with the old nursery rime see the discussion at 10 S. vi. 67, 111, 131, 171, and the works there cited. J. LANDFEAR LUCAS ("Devizes ").-The origin of this name has been discussed pretty fully in N. & Q.' See 8 S. iii. 449; iv. 94, 293, 497; 9 S. v. 88. TWELFTH SERIES.-VOL. III. SUBJECT INDEX [For classified articles see ANONYMOUS WORKS, BIBLIOGRAPHY, BOOKS RECENTLY PUBLISHED, A Abbott (Dr. E. A.), his 'Flatland: a Romance of Addison (Joseph), his descendants, 383 Adventures of a Post Captain,' 1817, 70, 172, Ainslie (Philip Barrington), his Reminiscences of America, first steamship to, 1838, 189, 281, 368 Americanisms, so-called, the derivation of, 35, Amherst (William), his connexion with Hythe and Angelica, plant, significance of an offering of, 51, Animals, carving terms for, 446 Anonymous Works:- Marmaduke, Emperor of Europe, by "x," Merchant of Venice, by " A Popular Novelist," Odd Farmhouse, by " The Odd Farmwife," Perault; or, Slaves and their Masters, a story, Quærenda; or, Two Historical Secrets, 1879, Reminiscences of a Scottish Gentleman, 1861, Sir Anthony and the Ewe Lamb, 1903, 230 Water Plane, a poem, c. 1914, 505 Archbishop of Canterbury buried at Hauterive, Archdeacons of Cleveland, complete list of, 272, Argostoli, "the seamills of," 91, 151, 233 Adventures of a Post Captain, 1817, 70, 172, Arms, Royal, a metrical description of, 57, 94; suggested change in, 435 Army casualties, official sources of information, Army List, English, of 1740, 11, 46, 71, 103, 132, |