28 MUSEUMS. 



Mr. Chas. Eyes, Architect. 



,, Cobliam Richardson, Inspector of the Coney Warren. 

 ,, Sam. Patten, One of the Clerks of the Court of 



Conscience. 

 ,, Thomj^son, . Chafe-wax. 



„ Alex. Pigott, Admiral of the North Seas. 



,, George Beavan, Chief Justice in Eyre. 



,, "W. T. Christian, Master of the Revels. 

 ,, Lodge, American Consul. 



,, Heblethwaite, Prince of Anamaboe, or Palaver Settler. 



,, Mathews, Hooper, Cooper, and Powder Keg Maker." 



Candidates for membership had to take "the oath" and drain the 

 mace if possible at a draught. For some years a Lady Patroness was 

 elected, by competition, the members bidding so much wine for the 

 privilege of nominating her. Towards the close of these records the 

 nomination was left to the Mayor, as it was deemed rather below the 

 dignity of the Corporation to have their Lady Patroness knocked down 

 to the highest bidder. 



The membership of this Mock Corporation appears to have numbered 

 about 300. It seems that in the year 1784 its Regalia was stolen, and a 

 reward of 100 guineas was offered for its recovery. 

 List of Regalia, ^-c. — 



Large Mace of tin, silvered and gilt ; round the body are four panels 

 and rosettes alternately, on the first is painted the inscription, " The 

 Gift of F. Cust, Esq., a. dom. 1764 " ; on the second, a turtle ; on the 

 third, below an obliterated picture is VIVI MUS, and on the fourth a 

 rat or pig running. 



Two small Maces of tin, gilt and painted, on one of them the top 

 piece (consisting of crown, fleur de lis, &c.) is removable, revealing a 

 cup-shaped cavity for drinking purposes. It was from this Mace that 

 all new members drank when taking the oath of membership. 



Large wooden Mace, gilt ; surmounted with a brass cross. 



Iron Sword, in a wooden case, the handle is of brass, studded with 

 white pastes ; one arm wanting. 



Iron Sword, the pommel and guard gilt ; handle and sheath covered 

 with red plush with gilt bauds. 



