66 &c.) is characterized in Bohn's 'Lowndes' removed from London to Swanage by ship as a learned work, too well known to in 1867, after it had been pulled down by require commendation." FAMA. 66 DE V. PAYEN-PAYNE. MATA HARI'S " YOUTH (12 S. ix. 527; x. 34). I heard it stated about the time of 'Mata Hari's" execution at Vincennes, in October, 1917, that she was staying at a Russian Jewish hotel, near Stepney Green, during the winter of 1911-12. She seems to have appeared at several Jewish entertainments in East London, but her principal object in coming to England was to secure a more remunerative engagement in the West End. Like many natives of Friesland, she was by no means ignorant of the English language, and was anxious to appear in a ballet based on Shakespeare's 'Antony and Cleopatra.' ANDREW DE TERNANT. 36, Somerleyton Road, Brixton, S.W. WELLINGTON TESTIMONIAL CLOCK TOWER (12 S. ix. 230).-I regret that I did not notice A. H. S.'s query at the time. This was the great contractor, the late Sir John Burt, and given by him to his friend Mr. Thomas Docwra, who, having so transferred it, reerected it in the grounds of the Grove, then his property. It stands not on the quay but in the grounds of Rockleigh, a part of the old Grove, of which I now happen to be the owner. A. R. A. THE ABYSSINIAN CROSS (12 S. x. 9, 56). -The Abyssiaian Cross is of native design and work; a base was designed for it by Mr. Micklethwaite and the whole gilt, and it used to stand above the altar in the а Lady Chapel. It was also fitted to pole, in the way of many early crosses, to be used in processions. HAROLD S. ROGERS. "TO BURN ONE'S BOATS (12 S. viii. 210; ix. 177).-1. The 'N.E.D.' gives nothing earlier than 1886 (and that only a provincial newspaper) for the metaphorical use of the above phrase. Surely there must be many and much earlier instances ? 2. A few examples of the historical act are: Some exiles in Corcyra, 427 B.C. (Thuc. iii. 85); Agathocles in Africa; 10 B.C. (Diod. Sic. xx. 7); the Emperor Julian, on the Tigris, A.D. 363 (Amm. Marc. 24, 7, § 3; cf. Gibbon, cap. xxiv.); Cortés in 1519, at Cempoalla (Prescott, Mexico, ii., chap. 8). The Athenians at Syracuse had intended to do it (from a different motive, Thuc. vii. 60, 74). Brewer's Phrase and Fable' vaguely attributes the act to "Julius Caesar and other generals," with no references. H. K. ST. J. S. in fact the only trustworthy, method is to go over the road yard by yard, with a camera if possible, and to spare no pains in eliciting information from local inhabitants. It is a laborious task; for in this case the road is near 60 miles in length, though a mile or two shorter than the road which has displaced it, and it has taken the author rather more than five years to accomplish. But the result is worth the pains spent in the achievement, and Mr. Fraser is able to place before the reader a wealth of interesting information. Roads with their bearing on local trading and history have been sadly neglected by antiquaries. Local historians and readers in general are apt to look on a road as a fait accompli and to inquire no further into its history. But diligent research would reveal many points of interest in development, and could not fail in many cases to throw a fresh light on problems of local industries. In a different way illustrated monographs on main roads would prove a boon to many who use them. What, in fact, would be more interesting than an illustrated and expanded Paterson? Many of the early railway guides were designed to fill this want, but the idea was not developed. The last part of the Arcadia,' all the poems, and the masque of the Lady of May.' The text is that of the earliest edition-with the exception only of the Two Pastorals '-and is given without any alterations whether of spelling or punctuation. Later editions alter words and in several poems insert new matter. Particulars of these will be found in the notes, as will be also the prefaces and other introductory matter to this part of the Arcadia' and to Astrophel and Stella.' Sir Philip Sidney's verse (except for two or three familiar sonnets and a few fine phrases) can hardly be said to make any instant, straightforward appeal to a lover of poetry. The first impression it produces is one of mingled intricacy and flatness; the second, upon perseverance in reading him, is somewhat happier. Anyone who, whether from predilection or from some external motive, intends to make a thorough study of him, will do well to possess himself of this delightful edition. The Elizabethans and the Empire. By A. F. Pollard. (Humphrey Milford, for the British Academy, 18. 6d. net.) THE debt of the British Empire to the Elizabethans is real and of the first importance, but its exact nature has been somewhat obscured by the failure, during the Queen's reign, to acquire territory beyond the borders of England. Professor Pollard, in the Raleigh lecture, shows how the position and policy of the Queen, the temper of the nation, and the relations between England and the rest of Europe determined this apparent failure. The Elizabethan contribution to the Empire is to especially of a love of the sea; in the discovery of be seen in the kindling of the spirit of adventure, the true significance of ships; and again, in the growth of that sense of national independence, confronting the Papacy on the one hand and the Holy Roman Empire on the other, which constituted the first" imperialism." The lecture, given to us here in the form of a brochure, ranks high among its author's minor works. CORRIGENDA. At ante, p. 1, col. 1, for "11 S. xi. 10," read 11 S. vii. 1; at p. 2 (in pedigree), for "Rebecca Shave" read Rebecca Shawe; and at p. 3, col. 1, 1. 11, for "Leeds" read Wakefield. The book, which is one of the publications of the Aberdeen Natural History and Antiquarian Society, is a worthy product of the University Press. The photographs, all of which are well chosen and some beautiful, are a feature of the book. Altogether it is a satisfactory undertaking and reflects credit on author and publisher alike. Selected Polish Tales. Translated by Else C. M. Benecke and Marie Busch. (Clarendon Press.) THIS little volume, which belongs to that delightful series the World's Classics, should not be missed by those who are interested in the literature of Eastern Europe. It is true that some members of this selection demand a certain stretch of the word "classic in order to be included. By the standard which admits 'P.P.C.,' nearly all the stories in, say, The Cornhill Magazine must be counted classics, and a good proportion of them even super-classics. principal tale is The Outpost,' by Aleksander Glowacki, a writer whom his country deservedly admires. Like all in this collection it is a "realistic" study; that is to say, it deals with people whose consciousness is entirely filled by the most elementary physical necessities; whose relations with their fellows are thereby made almost unmitigatedly harsh, and who are nearly EDITORIAL Communications should be addressed as defenceless as an animal against trouble or oppression of any kind. Pity, terror and disgust to "The Editor of Notes and Queries '-"Adverespecially pity-are evoked in all that poig-tisements and Business Letters to "The Pubnancy which the Slavonic artist so well knows lishers "-at the Office, Printing House Square, the secret of, and which more easily than any N, & Q.,' Printing House Square, London, E.C.4. London, E.C.4; corrected proofs to The Editor, other effect wins for him the praise of power. The translation is of somewhat uneven merit. The Complete Works of Sir Philip Sidney. Vol. ii. Edited by Albert Feuillerat. (Cambridge University Press, 12s. 6d. net.) STUDENTS of Elizabethan literature will welcome this fresh instalment of the three-volume edition of the complete works of Sir Philip Sidney which Professor Albert Feuillerat is bringing out with the Cambridge University Press. It contains the Notices to Correspondents. ALL communications intended for insertion in our columns should bear the name and address of the sender-not necessarily for publication, but as a guarantee of good faith. WHEN answering a query, or referring to an article which has already appeared, correspondents are requested to give within parentheses-immediately after the exact heading-the numbers of the series, volume, and page at which the contribution in question is to be found. LONDON, FEBRUARY 4, 1922. CONTENTS.-No. 199. NOTES:-Commonwealth Marriages and Burials in the 88-Oxfordshire Masons-Yorkshire Land Terms: "On QUERIES:-Evelyn Queries, 90-Eighteenth-century Poetry- NOTES ON BOOKS :- Prints of British Military Operations." Notes. COMMONWEALTH MARRIAGES AND IN the Report of Manuscripts in Various Joan Cheney of Aldeburgh both single persons was published on the thirtyth day of October, as alsoe on the Sixth and on the thirteenth days of November 1653, together with the Names of their respective parents then alive; viz., Mrs Bethia Pin of Walderswick aforesayd widdow Mother to the sayd John Pin; Mr Thomas Cheney of Aldeburgh aforesayd_and Mary Cheney his wife, parents to the sayd Joan Cheney. And the sayd John Pin and Joan Cheney were marryed on the fifteenth day of November by one of the Justices of Peace of this Corporation Wittnes his name here underwritten. (Ita testor HEN: SEARLE, Reg. HIGGINS & The purpose of marriage between On going carefully through this volume, JOHNSON John Higgins Batchelor, and however, I found the "Burialls," but the Anne Johnson mayden both of "Baptizings" are certainly missing; and this parish, was published on the sixth, thirteenth, on counting the leaves where p. 308 should and twenty'th days of November 1653; together appear, there is evidence that the pages V. Folio volume, in parchment cover, marked F: leaves not numbered 1666-1687. On the first page are notes of the accounts for 1656, and at the end of the volume (reversed) is a very important Marriage Register for the years 16531656, kept by Henry Searle, M.A., the Minister, who was chosen Parish Registrar by vote of the inhabitants. "Births and Baptizings and Burialls are also noted as being entered, but they are not contained in this volume. WI THOMPSON * Altered to the following number. THO: ELLIOTT. eademq testor HEN: HUNT & The purpose of marriage between BUNDISH Blowers Hunt Bachelr and Anne Bundish mayden was published on the sixth, thirteenth, and twenty'th days of November 1653 (they had noe parents, guardians or overseers then alive) And the sayd Blowers Hunt & Anne Bundish were marryed on the sixth day of December by one of the Justices of Peace of this Corporation. Wittnes his hand hereunto subscribed JO BURWOOD. eademq testor HEN: POPE & The purpose of marriage betweene VALLANCE Thomas Pope Batchelr and Susan Vallance Widdow both of this parish was published on the seaven & twenty'th day of Novber and on the fourth, & eleventh days of December 1653. And the sayd Thomas Pope & Susan Vallance were marryed on the thirteenth day of December by one of the Justices of Peace of this Corporation; Wittnes his hand hereunto subscribed JO BURWOOD. eademq testor HEN: MILES & The purpose of marriage betweene WILLIAMS Samuel Miles of Southold in Suffolk widdower, and Mary Williams of Aldeburgh widdow, was published on the twenty'th & seven and twenty'th days of November; and on the fourth day of December 1653: And the sayd Samuel Miles & Mary Williams were marryed on the thirteenth day of December by one of the Justices of Peace of this Corporation, wittnes his hand hereunto subscribed. Jo BURWOOD. DANIEL & The purpose of marriage betweene HARTLEY Peter Daniel widdower, and Katherine Hartly mayden both of this parish, was published on the 13th, 20th, & 27th days of November 1653; noe parents, guardians, or overseers being now alive to either of them. And the sayd Peter Daniel & Katherine Hartly were marryed on the fourteenth day of December by one of the Justices of Peace of this Corporation, wittnes his name hereunto subscribed WILL: SHIPMAN, eademq testor HEN: BURWOOD The purpose of marriage betweene & Ralph Burwood widdower and GENTRY Jane Gentry widdow both of this parish, was published on the 4th, 11th, & 18th days of December; & the sayd Ralph and Jane were marryed on the twenty'th day of the same month by one of the Justices of Peace of this Corporation; wittnes his name hereunto subscribed. WILL: SHIPMAN eadmq testor HEN: BOYSE & YAXLEY MARRIAGES 1653. The purpose of marriage between William Boyse singleman and Anne Yaxley singlewoman both of this parish, was published on the 4th, 11th, & 18th days of December 1653, together with the Names of Robert Boyse and Elizabeth his wife parents to the sayd William; she the sayd Anne haveing neither parent, guardian, nor overseer now alive. And the aforesayd William Boyse and Anne Yaxley were marryed upon the sixe & twenty'th day of December, by one of the Justices of Peace of this Corporation; wittnes his Name hereunto subscribed. THO: ELLIOTT, eademq testor HEN: SEARLE Reg. HAYLE & The purpose of marriage between WAITS Thomas Hayle widdower, and Ailce Waits singlewoman both of this parish, was published on the 11th, 18th, & 25th days of December 1653. And the sayd Thomas Hayle and Ailce Waits were marryed upon the seaven & twenty'th day of the same month by one of the Justices of Peace of this Corporation; witnes his hand hereunto subscribed. HARVEY & STEWARD ALEX BENCE The purpose of marriage between Francis Harvey singleman & Susan Steward singlewoman both of this parish, was published on the 18th & 25th days of December, & on the first day of January 1653; together with the names of Jane Robson wife to Thomas Robson of Aldeburgh, mother to the sayd Francis Harvey; and Walter Steward of Saxmundham, Father named Francis Harvey and Susan Steward were to the sayd Susan Steward. marryed upon the third day of the month of January aforesayd by one of the Justices of Peace of this Corporation, Witnes his Hand hereunto subscribed And the above THO: ELLIOTT, eademq testor HEN: RICHARDSON & The purpose of marriage RYOTT betweene John Richardson singleman, & Mary Ryott singlewoman both of this parish was published on the 1st, 8th, & 15th days of January; together with the name and sirname of Mary Ryott of Aldeburgh widdow mother to the sayd Mary Ryott above mentioned. And the forenamed John & Mary were marryed upon the seaventeenth day of January by Mr John Burwood Justice of Peace in this Corporation. Ita testatur HEN: SEARLE Regist. LANGHAM The purpose of marriage betweene & GRIMER John Langham singleman & Agnes Grimmer singlewoman both of this parish, was published on the 25th day of December, & on the 1st, and 8th days of Janvary 1653, together with the name & sirname of Thomas Langham of Southhold father to the sayd John. And the forenamed John and Agnes were marryed upon the sixe & twentyeth day of January by Mr John Burwood Justice of Peace of this Corporation. Ita testor H. SEARLE Registrarius. BOTTRICK & The purpose of marriage beRUSSELLS tweene Francis Bottrick & Anne Russells both single persons and of this parish was published on the 8th, 15th, & 22th days of January 1653. And the sayd Francis & Anne were marryed on the three and twentyth of January by Mr John Burwood Justice of Peace in this Corporation Ita testor H. SEARLE Regist FAUSTER & The purpose of marriage beCOSSEY tweene William Fauster the younger singleman, and Anne Cossey singlewoman both of Aldeburgh, was published on three severall Lords days, viz on the 8th, 15th, & 22th days of Janvary 1653; together with the Names of William Fauster the Elder and Anne Fauster his wife parents to the sayd Will: Fauster the younger. And the forenamed William Fauster the younger and Anne Cossey were marryed upon the fourr & twenty'th day of Janvary by Mr John Burwood Justice of Peace of this Corporation Ita testor H SEARLE Registrarius WOOLLAFER & The purpose of marriage OLLAFER betweene Robert Woollafer of this parish widdower, and Cisly Ollafer of Thorpe widdow, was published on three severall Lords days, viz on the 15th, 22th, 29th days of Janvary 1653; And the said Robert & Cisly were marryed upon the thirtyeth day of Janvary by Mr John Burwood Justice of Peace of this Corporation Ita testor H SEARLE Registr ROBSON & The purpose of marriage bePORTER tweene Richard Robson widdower and Elizabeth Porter widdow, both of this parish, was published on three severall Lords days, viz on the 15th, 22th, & 29th days of January 1653: And the sayd Richard & Elizabeth were marryed on the thirtyeth day of January by Mr William Shipman Justice of Peace in this Corporation PEIRSE Ita testor H SEARLE Registr CATMER & The purpose of marriage between Robert Catmer, singleman & Ailce Peirse singlewoman both of this parish, was published on three severall Lords days viz on the 15th 22th, & 29th days of January 1653: and also the name & sirname of Robert Catmer the elder living in this parish, who is Father to the sayd Robert Catmer before mentioned and the sayd Robert and Ailee were marryed on the one & thirty'th day of January by Mr John Burwood Justice of Peace of this Corporation. SMITH. : Ita testor H. SEARLE Regist MUNSON & The purpose of marriage betweene Robert Munson widdower and Frances Smith singlewoman, both of this parish, was published on three severall Lords days, viz on the 29th of January, & the 5th & 12th days of February 1653 And the sayd Robert & Frances were marryed on the thirteenth day of February by Mr Will: Shipman one of the Justices of Peace of this Corporation. Ita testor H SEARLE Regist PEACHE & RYOTT. The purpose of marriage betweene William Peache widdower and Mary Ryott widdowboth of this parish, was published on three severall Lords days, viz on the 5th, 12th, 19th days of February 1653. And the sayd William Peache & Mary Ryott were marryed on the 28th day of February by Mr William Shipman Justice of Peace of this Corporation. Ita testor H SEARLE Registrarius MEDDOWS & The purpose of marriage beBLAKY tween Thomas Meddows of Aldeburgh widdower, and Blanch Blaky of Melton in the County of Suffolke singlewoman, was published on three severall Lords days viz on the 5th 12th 19th days of February 1653, (as also the Name & Sirname of Blanch Blaky's mother yet alive) And the sayd Thomas & Blanch were marryed on the twenty eighth day of February at * by Mr William Goodwin one of the Justices of Peace for the County of Suffolke STYLES & The purpose of marriage beIRELAND tween Alexander Styles widdower of this parish, and Frances Ireland of Benhall in the county of Suffolke singlewoman, was published on the 12th, 19th & 26th days of February 1653: And the sayd Alexander & Frances were marryed on the 28th day of Febru: at Layston in Suff by one Mr Lockington (as they say,) minister of the gospell but unfixed |