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Tharf-cakes or Thar-cakes

Toffee (Tom Trots)

LOCALITY.

Cumberland and Dur- ham, Derby, Lanes. (Oldham).

W. Riding.

N. Ridincr, Swaledale.

Leg of pork at Ringers' Supper Middlesex (Harlington).

IV. Special Local Observances.

Brighton. — Organized celebration, mock bishop preached.

Folkestone (and Hampstead). — Procession officially organized, " Carnival Society " collects money for hospital. No bon- fires and no effigies.

Guildford. — Organized procession to replace old riotous pro- cession of disguised and armed men who wrecked private enemies, stole wood, etc., prior to 1868.

Hastings. — Officially organized procession and bonfire. Herrings said to " come to the bonfire," usually first caught next day.

Lewes Bonfire Clubs elect mock " bishop " and have mock " service " and " pra^^ers," organize several processions with fancy dress, torches, banners, fireworks, etc. Clubs join for " Grand Procession " to light three bonfires — effigies burnt at each. Tar-barrels thrown into the river. Young men run through flames.

Rye. — " Borough Bonfire Boys " organize procession, with bonfire and effigy.

Worcester Corporation provided fuel, supper, and drinks for bonfire celebration up to 1789.

Fairs.

Carnival-day Fair

" Ringin'-Day Fair

LOCALITY.

Cornwall (North of

Duchy). Yorks. (E. Riding,

Beverley).

WALES. Nov. 5th.

Guy carried round whilst bo^^s beg wood for bonfire and sing rhyme, half Welsh, half English - ^ -

Squibs let off".

Tar-barrels rolled down Stow Hill Street -

Merionethshire (Corwen and General).

Monmouth (Newport).