Cataiooiie of Brand Material.
85
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) .
