Oxford Mock-Convocation and the Skull Pageantry
A fragment from a Middlesex Journal tale describes Oxford figures in convocation, professors and doctors watching a mock ceremony, with the vice chancellor and six beadles leading a skull filled scene. The piece lampoons university rites, the ritual language, and the crowd’s tumult, ending with notes on placets and the meaning of non placet within this satirical frame.
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Horner
Middlesex Journal
Aditess
Essex
Kent
Lindon
University of
Fresiman
Igel
Finck
Elgium
Golgotha
Beridle
Tom
St.Mary
Peeres
Whitmaore
Ben
Oxford
Petimas Ferutiaiua
Whitmore
New-College
Serja
Nonsense Puzzle Poem From The Middlesex Journal
Fragmentary verse from a Middlesex Journal page features a puzzled speaker lamenting deceit and vanity. The lines mix archaic cadence with stray phrases about fate, fortune, and treacherous ideas, ending with initials H.S.,C.
Wilkes Triumph Anthem Amid Liberty's Call in Hexham
A fragmentary verse praising Wilkes and the fight for liberty. It envisions freedoms expanding, loyal supporters uniting, and every freeman hailing them with a vote. Mentions Britain, Britannia, and the advocate as chief, with Hexham cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britannia
Hexham
Medical Drops Claim Proof of Cure for Leprosy Tale
A letter from James Boe of London dated February 26 1969 recounts his long illness in Cork and subsequent recovery after using Mr Norton drops. He credits repeated salivation and baths, describes severe fevers and sores, and says the drops healed him and restored mobility. He urges others to trust Norton’s remedy and notes where to obtain it in Golden Square near Piccadilly.
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Nortony
Goldén-square
London
Donneraile
Cork
Wibaut
Twadia
Gryfelf
Bressing
Este
James Boe
Norton
Fulcon
Golden-squinre
Piccadilly
Tobie
Bottes
John Norton
Owe Kalida
Phefe
Sppointhent i
Pell
U No
Paternbfier-Rowh
William
Deeripe
Euconia
Iyidia
Cayecoe
Tharchesstreet
Marshall
King’ S Bench
Wilkes
Bipecia
Brocenae
Ruand
W. Windsor
Hole
Maryboneritrege
Bas
Bos
iPoremany Square
Oxford
Sand
Fing
Nike
iDelly
Rosemary-lane
Forte
Watch
Thomas
Restony
Fleet-street
Mig. Guundy
Alderfpatee fiteeneAt
Margarets
Westming Shy
Mir
the Bayne
Ireland
Thomas ‘Faylor
Fanner
Grange Road
Southwark
Stockwell
Wilkinson
Fepning
Sherborne-lane
Britel
Wiliam Baird
Newbyth
le Delanya
Simper
Redcliffe
Lirigalni Kent
Eby
James
William Domville Bookseller Advertises Games and Pills
An 18th century notice promotes Lit erary Cards and games to teach reading spelling and counting, sold for 1s. 6d. Also advertised are Dr Boerhaave's anti scorbutic pills touted as a general health remedy for low spirits headaches indigestion and other symptoms, sold by William Domville under the Royal Exchange with a price of two shillings per bottle of thirty six pills.
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Wiliam Domville
Phestres
Shis Id
Prk
Kate Grad
Dublin
Histon
Ail
Ad News-Camery Cin
Wigzie
Pilace
Wilco Jefs
Alender
Grafton
Boerhaave
London
William Domvilles
Royal ‘Exchange
Young
London News Briefs on Grants Fire and Religious Works
Reports from London mention a 49,9001 bid to complete the West wing of Greenwich hospital for subaltern officers, plus the laying of Magdalen new building by the Earl of Hertford. A Lutheran chapel in East Smithfield opened with notable donations, and church appointments or lectures followed.
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London
Greenwich Hospital
Earl of Hertford
Magdalen New
St.George’s Fields
Wiltthfre-ldné
Virginiaftreet
Ea-Smithfield
England
Hihbridge
Whithelg
Petersborough
Croft
Pieroe
Alt R
Devonshire
Hall
East- Indies
LOEB
Cape of Hope
Ain
Heider
East-India ‘Company
Ghven
Ady
Bahia
Canlees
Belaft
Fairhorn
Rachael
M. Jules Francis
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Vara Sas Base
I. Po
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Middlesex- Journal
Yale
Lasar
H.S
Middlesex
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