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The date of the above is fixed by the year in which Richard de Wibunbury was Sheriff of Cheshire; and both Croxton and Wever are amongst the witnesses.

And in Harl. MSS. 2079, fo. 11, by a deed beginning "Ego Hen. de Meyler," &c. and professing to be of the time of King John, it would appear that Adam de Clive was also contemporary with Lidulph. (No. 2972.)

In illustration of my remarks, I wish further to observe, that Hugo de Huxley, Lord of Huxley in Cheshire, was living 17 Hen. III. A.D. 1232. His son Robert de Huxley was Sheriff

Hugo de Huxley, Lord of Huxley, 17 Hen. III. A.Ď. 1232, by pedigree and charter No. 2870.

Robert de Huxley, Sheriff of Cheshire, 50 Hen. III. A.D. 1265.

Hugo de Huxley, by pedigree.

Robert de Huxley, living in A.D. 1331, by charter 2871.

of Cheshire, 50 Hen. III. He was succeeded by his son Hugh, whose grandson by some pedigrees, but I think son, Robert de Huxley, was father of Agnes, who became wife of Henry, son of Stephen de Clive, which Stephen is placed at the head of the established pedigrees. I will now place the descents of the three families collaterally (the Clives as I find them in charters), the others mostly from the Cheshire pedigrees. The numbers given are those of charters and documents in my possession, for more easy reference, in case any one hereafter should think it worth the while to make enquiry.

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Stephen de Clive and de Crox-
ton, living A.D. 1288, by char-
ters No. 2916, 2905, 2912.
(Head of the pedigree in the
College of Arms.)

Agnes de Huxley, ul-Henry de Clive, Lord of Clive,
timate heiress of Ro- by charters 2871, 2912, 2905,
bert, by pedigrees and 2907, 2914, 2978.
charter 2871.

Henry de Clive, living in A.D.
1356, by charters 2917, 2914,
2938, and 2978.

Thomas de Clive, living A.D.
1390, by charter No. 2872.
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There is evidently a confusion in Ormerod's and the published accounts. My charters prove that about the year 1278, there was a Warin who was Lord of both Clive and Croxton. He was the first Warin who was Lord of

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Warin de Croxton, Lord of Croxton, a younger son and heir by survivorship, by pedigree and chart. 2905; also Lord of Clive by the same charter.

Richard de Croxton, living 16 Edward 1. A.D. 1287, by pedigree and charters 2905 and 2974.

Robert de Croxton, living 2 Edw. II. A.D. 1308, and 4 Edw. III. A.D. 1330, by pedigree.

Richard de Croxton, 4 Edw. III. A.D. 1330, by pedigree and charter 2914.

1. Warin de Croxton, 1 Rich. II. A.D. 1377, by pedigree and charter 2914.

Croxton, and that by survivorship as younger son, which might almost be equal in time to two generations; he might also be Lord of Clive by marriage inheritance. Warin de Clive's father was Richard (by No. 2984), and

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The first of the other subjects is a specimen of the carving on some of the pews. The second is a grotesque figure on the capital of one of the columns between the nave and aile. It may be, perhaps, a victim bound for the sacrifice, as a heifer or calf is sculptured on the other side of the capital. The third subject is a specimen of the panelling of the font. There are some pieces of painted glass in the windows.

Yours, &c.

with the exception of Coventry, the
only one of the kind in the kingdom,
originated in the Popish feast of Cor-
pus Christi, which splendid festival of
the church of Rome was, from remote
times, celebrated in Shrewsbury by the
Masters and Wardens of the different
Trading Companies, the members of
the Corporation, the Parochial Clergy,
and other religious fraternities of the
town, with much pomp and solemnity,
by following the Holy Sacrament to
the Collegiate Church of St. Chad,
where each company had its particular
place in the choir.

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Several of the Guilds were obliged to provide the necessary means to support the Procession; which is evident from their "Compositions,' or Bye-Laws containing regulations to that effect. That of the Weavers, anno 1444, provides, that certain fines shall be applied to the "sustentacon and encreece of the lyght of the seyd crafte of Wev's. and her successors at the feast of Corp' Xp'i daye." The composition of Mercers, Ironmongers, and Goldsmiths, directs that they shall provide "300 mede of wax yearly to be burnt in the p'cession of the feaste of Corpus Xp'i." That of the Fletchers, 27 Henry VI., states the procession to have been "tyme owt of mynde."

This procession, originally on the Thursday, was followed by three days of "disport" or recreation in the ensuing week. After the Reformation, the religious part of the ceremony was W. BARNES. abolished, and, as a substitute, the second Monday after Trinity Sunday was set apart as a day of feasting at Kingsland, where each company had a small enclosure, within which is a building called an "Arbour," surrounded by trees, where refreshment is liberally provided by the respective trades. Only seven of the arbours now remain, each of which has the arms of the company over the entrance.

Mr. URBAN, Shrewsbury, July 4. IN your vol. xcvi. ii. 21, is a description of the Pageant of Lady Godiva, commonly called the Coventry Show. A somewhat similar festival being annually observed in the town of Shrewsbury, a brief notice thereof may be acceptable to your readers, and afford some memorial to posterity in illustration of a custom fast approaching, it is to be feared, to the eve of its dissolution.

This pageant, which is, perhaps,

The anniversary is always anticipated by Salopians with feelings of delight, as affording an annual treat of no ordinary recreation and hospitality. In fact, whoever has witnessed the

Kingsland, or Chingsland as it is written in an early Norman grant, is a piece of land belonging to the Burgesses of Shrewsbury, and is delightfully situated on an eminence near the town, from whence is a fine panoramic view of the fertile plain of Shropshire, richly diversified with hills and mountains, whilst the venerable spires of the Shrewsbury churches, rising above the trees, combine to form a most pleasing. landscape.

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social pomp of the different trading companies marching in procession through the streets to Kingsland-the goodly array of tradesmen, walking as it were hand in hand together-could not but feel that as union, brotherhood, and mirth, were thus combined in one delightful scene, every countenance being brightened with these moral virtues, it does much to cultivate good fellowship and harmony, which is at least conducive to the interests and well-being of society.

About forty years ago Shrewsbury Show was in high repute, and conducted with considerable splendour; but, owing to the party-spirit engendered by frequent elections, it had for many years become a custom more honoured in the breach than the observance.

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An attempt, however, was made about ten years ago to revive the pageantry, and, it must be acknowledged, with much success and satisfaction; but, during the last three years, there has been a falling off in the display, and it is to be feared that the manifold changes of the present times, and the refined, though perhaps not more honourable, dispositions of many modern minds, are causes that will soon hasten to a discontinuance what remains of this ancient custom and lively picture of old English man

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The following extract from a scarce poem published in the year 1770, entitled "6 Shrewsbury Quarry,' 1S probably the only ostensible account which will afford some idea of the "Show" at that period:

What friendly forms in social pomp draw near,
With thankful smiles to bless the bounteous year?
In glad procession, brotherhood, and bloom,
(Like Flora's festals near thy walls, Oh Rome,)
The bands distinguish'd, yet harmonious, move,
Their ensigns concord, and their leader love;
To Kingsland's arbours once a-year they go,
In order'd elegance serene and slow;
The bodies corporate in classes bright-
In different classes, but in one delight;
There blend with mutual hands the friendly bowls,
There blend their wishes, and there blend their
The yearly Archon over all presides,
Their state he governs, and their joy he guides,
There mixing jovial with each jovial band,
To each his heart he gives-to each his hand;
With each be quaffs the invigorating cheer,
To friendship sacred, and the hallowed year.
The sun would gladly in his course delay,
And stretch beyond its lengthened bound the day,
To gaze with rapture as each bosom glows,
On these rich blessings which his beam bestows;

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His prone career, his cadence they behold, Ilis western stage in crimson clad and gold,

They see his orb reluctant now go down,

Then march in happy order back to town;
There polished pleasures teem with new delight,
There balls and banquets crown the genial night.

The annual festival, as before stated, is held on the second Monday after Trinity Sunday, when the town at of bustle; the bells of the different an early hour assumes an appearance

churches send forth their melodious and enlivening peals; the incorporated of muster, and at one o'clock assemble companies are passing to their stations they proceed through the streets to together at the castle, from whence Kingsland, the course of procession being lined with spectators.

The following was the general arrangement of the procession on the late anniversaries :

MASTER CORDWAINERS,

preceded by their beadle bearing a battleaxe, and Crispin and Crispianus, patrons of the "art, mystery, calling, or occupation" of shoemaking. The former attired in a leather surcoat, bearing his mace surmounted by a boot, and the latter dressed in the uniform of an officer of the last century, with sword and gorget and cocked hat-their horses led by squires.

THE APPRENTICE SHOEMAKERS have their "king," dressed in trappings and finery not easily to be described. THE MASTER TAILORS,

preceded by two "knights" bearing swords and shields and a purple and orange flag. THE APPRENTICES

have two men dressed in long "gowns" of "leaves sewed together," representing "Adam and Eve," the first of their craft; and though they do not generally rank as "beauties of the creation," yet, as "Eve" ever and anon plucks an apple from a large branch of a "tree" borne before them, and gives it to "Adam" to taste, the figurative representation has not a bad effect.

MASTER BUTCHERS, preceded by their beadle and shield-bearer. THE APPRENTICE BUTCHERS are followed by their "monarch" on horseback, crowned with a lofty cap of variouscoloured plumage, and bearing in his hand a cleaver. The clean appearance and florid countenances of this portion of the procession (being dressed in white frocks) is highly attractive.

THE MASTER SMITHS are represented by a "knight" on horseback in a complete suit of armour, carrying a sword, and a shield inscribed, "With hammer and hand all arts do stand," his attendants occasionally firing blunderbusses; the wardens in scarlet gowns.

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MASTER BUILDERS

are preceded by their king, bearing a sceptre, and who personates with tolerable effect that most potent monarch HENRY THE EIGHTH, being portly, well ruddled, sufficiently whiskered, and robed in a scarlet mantle and embroidered vest.

THE APPRENTICE BRICKLAYERS have a gaudily-dressed personage.

APPRENTICE Hatters have for their leader an Indian Chief, dressed in tolerably good Eastern costume, and mounted on horseback, performing his part judiciously.

BARBER CHIRURGEONS

follow a banner inscribed-Chartered by
Edward I., 1304; incorporated with the
Wax and Tallow Chandlers by Charter of
June 2d, 1686.

APPRENTICE HAIR DRESSERS AND

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the members mounted on horseback, booted and spurred.

THE APPRENTICE PAINTERS. Then comes the representation of the Painters' Company in the character of SIR PETER PAUL RUBENS, the illustrious prince of design and king of allegory, whose imagery was as splendid as the dreams of fairy land.

Four Armorial Banners, Flags, Music, Stewards, &c.

In the foregoing manner, accompanied by music of all sorts, flags and streamers of various sizes, banners and mottos of appropriate import, did the "TRADES" move towards Kingsland, accompanied by their several Wardens in their robes of office, and a considerable number of the different combrethren.

The Mayor and a respectable attendance of the Body Corporate and their friends, preceded by the Town Crier, Marshall, Sergeants at Mace, soon follow on horseback, visiting their different arbours. About nine o'clock the companies return into Shrewsbury by a different route. The Company of Drapers and the Guild of Mercers, Ironmongers, and Goldsmiths, have long ceased to form part of the procession. Yours, &c. HENRY PIDGEON.

CLASSICAL LITERATURE.

Oovkvdions. The History of the Peloponnesian War, by Thucydides. Illustrated by Maps, taken entirely from actual Surveys; with Notes, chiefly historical and geographical. By Thomas Arnold, D. D. Head Master of Rugby School, and late Fellow of Oriel College, Oxford.

AS the promise given in our review of Dr. Bloomfield's Thucydides, to devote some space to Dr. Arnold's edition of the same author, remains still unredeemed, it might fairly be supposed that we had lost all sight of the subject. So far, however, is this from being the fact, that we have been all along quite ready to act up to our intentions, and have only deferred the review, until we saw an opening for a subject so little suited to the mass of our readers, as that of verbal criticism on an author, who is a degree above the march-of-intellect school, and who is only to be duly relished in the original; for to attempt to translate Thucydides into any modern language, requires what in the present age is unfortunately very rare, a man of no common mind.

But though a delay of some months
has thus taken place between the an-
nouncement and completion of this
article, the interval has not been with-
out its use; as it has enabled us to
speak even more positively than be-
fore of the wretched state in which
Thucydides has come down to us, and
of the little reliance to be placed on
the oldest MSS. and whose agreement
in a particular reading is so far from be-
ing an evidence of its superiority, that
the real words of the author must be

looked for in the solitary variations of
even second-rate documents; and thus
it becomes a matter of perfect indiffer-
ence to what MS. we appeal, as preserv-
ing a correct reading or the vestiges of
it; since they are all derived from one
archetypus, not only incorrectly writ-
ten, but exhibiting lacunæ, which only
a MS. more perfect than any known
to exist, can possibly supply.

Of the inveterate nature of these
corruptions, the best idea will be form-
ed by turning to I. 126, where the
Vulgate has

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