"_Formerly_, when they used to troul
Gilt bowls of sack, they gave the bowl
Two _spoons_ at least--an _use ill kept_;
'Tis well if now our own be left."


On St. Paul's, or any other apostle's day, it was usual for persons
of quality to send round a present of a spoon with the figure of
such apostle to their friends. In some Catholic families these and
the before-mentioned customs are still retained, though I question
whether the spoons are enriched with such superb workmanship.

W.H.H.

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THE TOPOGRAPHER.

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HORSHAM, SUSSEX.

The town of Horsham is pleasantly situated on the liver Arun, in the
county of Sussex, about 36 miles S. by W. of London. It is a borough,
and contains the county gaol. The spring assizes are likewise held here.
Horsham is of considerable antiquity. It was founded by Horsa, the