5 FEBRUARY 1927, Page 15

ANOTHER CHURCH REGISTER.

Another gem from a church register must be added to the list. The registers of this particular church were burnt, but some few tit-bits were happily saved :— " CIIURCH WARDEN'S PRESENTAIENTS. 1619 Northaw Michaelmas. The wife of John Studman for brawling and scolding in the Ch yd against Edward Higdon, calling him a caterpillar knave."

It was altogether outrageous of her, but the term of abuse was almost worth a ducking in the pond.