On Bartholmew Euen for the Faire in Smithfield .

THe Aldermen meete my Lord and the Sheriffs at the Guild-hall Chappell at two of the clocke after dinner , in their violet Gowns lined , and their horses , without cloakes , and there heare Euening Prayer : which being done , they take their horses and ride to Newgate , and so forth of the gate , entering into the cloth Fayre , and there make a proclamation : the proclamation being made , they ride thorough the cloth Faire , and so returne backe againe thorough the Churchyard of great S. Bartholomews to Aldersgate , and so ride home againe to the Lord Mayors house .

On Bartholomew day for wrestling .

SO many Aldermen as doe dine with my L. Mayor & the Sheriffes be apparrelled in their scarlet Gownes lined , and after dinner their Horses hee brought to them where they dine and those Aldermen which dine with the sheriffs , ride with them to my Lords house to accompany him to the wrestling . Then when the wrestling is done , they take their horses & ride backe againe through the Fayre , and so in at Aldersgate , and so home againe to the saide Lord Mayors house .

The next day , if it be not Sunday , for the shooting , as vpon Bartholomew day : but if it bee Sunday , the monday following .

For our Lady day in Southwarke .

Embroydered cap , pearle sword , coller of Esses without whood . My Lord Mayor and the Sheriffes , ride to S. Magnus Church in those scarlet Gownes lyned , without their Cloakes , after dinner at ii . of the clocke , and there the Aldermen meete my Lord , and after the Euening Prayer , they ride thorough the Fayre , till they come vnto Saint Georges Church , and further to Newington Bridge , or to S. Thomas of Waterings , to the stones that point out the Liberties of the City ( if it bee so their pleasures ) and they returne backe againe , vnto the Bridge-house , and haue a banquet there , and then ouer the Bridge , and there the Aldermen take their leaue of my Lo. and depart the next way , euery one to his house . And after all is done , and my Lord brought home , my L. Maiors Officers haue a Supper made them by the Bridgemasters .

For the swearing of the Sheriffes vpon Michaelmas euen .

What day soeuer it falleth , so many of the Aldermen as be bidden to dinner to either of the Sheriffs come thither to Breakefast , or else to drinke , at eight of the clocke in the Morning , in theyr violet Gownes furred , with their violet Cloakes furred , brought with them , without horses : and if the Sheriffe bee an Alderman , then they must put on their cloakes , and the sheriffe likewise his cloake , and so goe to the Guild-hall betweene two of the gray cloakes : and if the Sheriffe be no Alderman , then to come betweene two of the Aldermen without cloakes , and the sheriffe his Liuery gowne & his hood . And after when he is sworne , then to put on his violet Gowne and Cloake , and his chaine theron : and the Aldermen must bring him home to his place , with their cloakes , to Dinner , and so after Dinner take their pleasure .

Vpon Michaelmas day , for the election of my Lo: Mayor .

All the Aldermen meet my Lord and the Sheriffes at eight of the clocke in the morning at Guild-hall , in their scarlet Gownes and their cloakes furred , and their horses : and after they haue been a certaine time together in the counsell Chamber , they come forth into the Orphanes Court , and put on their Cloakes , and so goe in order to the Chappell , there hearing Seruice and Sermon , and my Lord with certain Aldermen , receiue the Communion .

And then after the Communion ended , and haue offered , returne againe into the Councell Chamber , and pausing a while , returne to the place where the Hustings is kept : and being set in order , master Recorder ariseth vp , and maketh his obeysance first to my Lord , and after to the Commons , and declareth vnto them that they of old custome know that the cause of their assembly and meeting together , is for the election of the Lord Maior for the yeare ensuing : Declaring vnto them diuers Graunts from the Kings Progenitors , for this their Election from time to time . That done , my Lord and the Aldermen goe vp into my Lords Court , and there tarrie ( the doore being shutte to them ) till the election be brought to them . Then standeth vp master Common Sergeant ( the Sheriffs standing on either side of him ) and by the Sheriffes , M. Chamberlain M. Towne-clearke , the two Secondaries , and the councellors of the citie , in the said Hustings court before the Commons . And hee the said common Sergeant , maketh a short rehearsal of that M. Recorder had spoken to them before , saying : There resteth no more for him to say but to put them in remembrance , in what order and sort they should vse themselues in their election , that is , how they must nominate and chuse two , of the which two my Lord and the Aldermen must confirme one : which two being nominated , elected and chosen , master Common Sergeant , the Sheriffes , with the rest before named , & certaine of the head Wardens of the chiefe Companies goe vp to my Lord and the Aldermen , and there present the names of those two which the Commons haue nominated in their election .

Then the Lord Mayor and the Aldermen proceede by scrutinie to elect one of those two persons , which the said Commons had before nominated . Then commeth downe my Lord againe to the Hustings Court , and hee whom they haue chosen , on his left hand , and so my Lord and the Aldermen sit downe againe in order : but he who is chosen , sitteth next vnto my Lord , on his left hand . Then standeth master Recorder vp , and readeth vnto them the names of such persons whom they haue nominated and chosen : of which my Lord and the Aldermen haue admitted one , whose name is N. asking them whether it bee their free Election , yes or no : And the Commons answer Yea , yea . Then the Sword-bearer taketh off his Tippet , and hath it for his labour , and putteth on his Chaine , and the Maior new elected standeth vpon the Hustings Court , and giueth them thankes , &c. That being done , the old Mayor doth likewise giue them thanks &c. Then they arise vp , and put off their cloakes , and my Lord Maior hath the Lord Elect riding with him to the eldest Sheriffes to dinner .

For presenting of my Lo. Elect to the L. Chancellor ( or Keeper . )

THen after dinner , my Lord Elect goeth to my Lord Chancellour , if hee be at home at his place , Or Lord Keeper . or neere vnto it , with fiue or sixe of the Aldermen , and master Recorder with him , in their violet Gownes , eyther by foote or by water , as the dwelling place of the Chancellour requireth . The common Hunt , with the extraordinary Officers , and those that be at liberty , attend on him .

The morrow after Michaelmasse day for the Sheriffes going to Westminster .

ALl the Aldermen must be at the two Sheriffes houses in the morning at eight of the clocke , in their violet Gownes furred , and their Horses , without Cloaks : but my Lord , master Recorder , and the two Sheriffes must bee in their scarlet Gownes furred , and their cloaks borne to Westminster with them , and so ride to the Guild-hall , & from thence to the Vinetree , and there taking Barge , land at Westminster-bridge , and in the Hall put on their cloakes , and so goe vp to the Exchequer : and there the two new Sheriffes be presented , & the old sworne to their account .

Then they put off their cloaks , and taking Barge , land againe at the Vinetree , and there take horse : and my Lord Mayor rideth to the eldest Sheriffes to dinner , master Recorder and the Sheriffs riding next my Lord , the two Sheriffes carrying two white rods in their hands , and their Hench men going after them .

For Simon and Iudes day .

THe olde Mayor shall haue so many of the Aldermen as dine with him come to his place at viii . of the clock in the morning , in their violet Gownes furred , with their violet Cloaks furred , and Horses , and the Sheriffes to fetch him to the Hall , and there tarrie in the Councell Chamber vntill the new Mayor commeth , and the rest of the Aldermen come , with the company of eyther of the Lords before them : and after they haue bin together a certaine space , come forth into the Orphanes Court , and put on their furred Cloaks , and goe to the Hustings Court : and there being set in order , the common Cryer maketh Proclamation , commanding euery man to keepe silence .

Then master Towne-Clerke giueth him his oath : and when he hath taken his oath , the old Lord ariseth , and giueth the new Lord his place , the old Lord taking the new Lords place : and then master Chamberlaine deliuereth first to him the Scepter , next the Keyes of the common Seale , lastly , the Seale of the office of the Maioraltie , after , master Sword-bearer giueth him the Sword . Then they arise and put off their cloakes and the old Lord rideth home with the new Lord to his place , and there leaueth him , and as many of the Aldermen as dine with him . And the old Lord , with the rest of the Aldermen , ride to his place , the sword borne before him , and so after dinner , the Aldermen depart home at their pleasure .

On the morrow after Simon & Iudes day , for my Lord going to take his Oath at Westminster .

ALl the Aldermen and the Sheriffes come to my new Lord at eight of the clocke in their scarlet Gownes furred , A Veluet whood . Cap of Maintenance . and their cloakes borne with them , and their horses , and so ride to the Guild-hall , and the Batchellors and the Liuery of my Lords Company before him .

But the olde Lord rideth from his owne place to the Hall alone , hauing no Officers to waite vpon him , but the common Hunt , as a Gentleman Vsher going , and those officers that be at libertie , and the common Hunt his man , A Veluet whood for both Mayors . ( with his own men following him ) and so tarrieth at the Hall .

And after they be come all together , they take their horses , & ride to the Vinetree , and there take Barge to Westminster bridge .

And after they be landed , the Lord Mayor and the Aldermen put on their Cloaks within the Palace , and goe round about the Hall , making curtesie in the Hall , and so go vp to the Exchequer to be sworn . Then after the oath taken in the Exchequer , they come down againe , and goe first to the Kings Bench , then to the common Place , and so put off their Cloaks , and go about the Kings Tombe in Westminster Abbey , & then take Barge againe : And being landed , rideth to the Guild-hall to dinner , and all the Companies of this City with him : and at their comming into the Hall , the new Lord Mayor , with two of the ancient Aldermen , master Recorder and the Sheriffs , goe vp to my Lords Table to bid them welcome ; and likewise all the other guests there , and from thence to the Lady Maioresse Table , and so come out to the Gentlewomens Table , and to the Iudges , and so from thence my said new L. Mayor goeth into the Chamberlaines Office , where he dineth , and the olde Lord Maior at their first comming into the Hall , goeth vp to the high Table in the Hustings , and there keepeth the State for that Feast . And after the Hall is almost serued of the second , then the new Lord Mayor goeth with ma●●er Recorder and those Aldermen that dine with him , to bid the old Lord and all the guests in the Hall welcome . Then after dinner goeth to Pauls with all the Companies wayting before my Lord .

For going to Pauls or All-Saints day , Christmasse day , Twelfth day , and Candlemasse day .

A Veluet whood for both . All Saints day is the last day that the old Lord rideth with the new . Capp of Maintenance . ALl the Aldermen & the Sheriffes come to my Lords place in their scarlet Gownes furred , and their cloaks and Horses , and from thence ride to the Guild-hall , my Lords company and the Batchellers before him , and there heareth Euening Prayer : and when prayer is done , they ride to Pauls , and there both the new Lo: Mayor and the olde put on their cloakes , and goe vp to the Quite , and there heare the sermon : which done , they goe about the Church , & there put off their cloakes where they were put on . Then they take their Horses again , and the Aldermen bring my L. home , & then they haue spice bread and hypocraffe , and so take their leaue of my Lord .

Vpon S. Thomas day .

THe Lord Mayor and euery Alderman is to sit in his Ward in his violet Gowne & Cloak furred . If it be not Sunday .

For the Christmasse Holydaies .

FOr Christmasse Holydayes , vntill Twelfth day , No Cloak if my Lord and the Aldermen goe abroad to any publicke meeting , they are to weare scarlet : but on the working dayes within the twelue dayes , if my Lord goe to the Guild-hall , Markets or Streets , they weare blacke .

Vpon Innocents day .

VPon Innocents day the Aldermen dyne at my Lords , No State . and the Sheriffes , in scarlet : but the Ladies weare blacke .

For Munday after Twefth day .

MY Lord and the Aldermen meet at the Guild-hall at viii . of the clock in the morning , in their scarlet Gownes furred , and their Cloakes furred , without Horse , to receiue of their Wards their Indentures of the Wardmote Inquest , and for the swearing of the Constables and Scauengers .

For Good Friday .

Blacke Sword . MY Lord and the Aldermen meet at Paules Crosse at one of the clocke to heare the Sermon , in their pewke Gownes , & without their Chaines and Tippets .

For Monday and Tuesday in Easter Weeke .

ALl the Aldermen and Sheriffs come vnto my Lords place before eight of the clocke to breakefast , A Whood for my L. Capp of Maintenance . in their scarlet Gownes furred , and their Cloaks and Horses : and after breake-fast , take their Horses , & ride to the Spittle , and there put on their Cloakes , and so sit down in order to heare the Sermon : which done , ride homeward in order , til they come to the Pump within Bishopsgate , and there so many of the Aldermen as doe dine with the Sheriffes , take their leaue of my Lord , and the rest goe home with him .

For Wednesday in Easter Weeke .

LIke as before on the other two dayes , saue that my Lord and the Aldermen must be in their violet gownes , and sutable cloaks , but the Ladies in blacke .

For Low Sunday .

ALl the Aldermen meet my Lo: and the Sheriffes at Paules Schoole in their scarlet Gownes furred , without their cloakes or horse , to heare the Sermon .

For Whitsunday .

FOr Whitsunday all the Aldermen meet my Lord and the sheriffes at the new Church-yard , in their scarlet Gownes fined , without cloakes , to heare the Sermon : which being ended , they depart .

For Munday and Tuesday in Whitson weeke .

●f his plea●●re be to ●oe . ALl the Aldermen must meet my Lo: Mayor and the Sheriffs at Pauls in their scarlet Gowns , without Cloaks , to heare the Sermon .

For the Lord Mayors Knighthood .

ALl the Aldermen meet my Lo: eyther at the three Cranes ( if the King be at Westminster ) or at S. Mary hill ( if the King be at Greenwich ) by seuen of the clocke in the morning , in their scarlet Gownes , and Cloaks borne with them : and after Morning Prayer they take Barge to the Kings place , where they attend till that ceremony be ended , and so go home with my Lord Mayor to dinner .

Forgoing to Paules the first Sunday of euery Tearme .

ALl the Aldermen meet my Lo: and the Sheriffs at Paules , in their scarlet Gownes , furted or lyned , without Cloakes or Horse , as the time of the yeare requireth when the Tearme beginneth .

For election of Knights and Burgesses of the Parliament .

ALl the Aldermen meet my Lo: and the Sheriffs at Guildhall at nine of the clocke , in their violet Gownes and their Cloaks , furred or lyned , as the time of the yeare when they shal be chosen , requireth , and sitteth in the Huslings Court while the Commons chuse them . The order is , that they must chuse master Recorder for one of their Knights , and one gray Cloake for the other , and two commoners for the Burgesses : which done , they depart .

For the Lords of the Councell comming downe for Subsidies .

FOr the Lords and Commissioners comming downe to assesse the Subsidies , my L : Mayor and the Aldermen weare their blacke gownes as at other times , and the commissioners are to bee warned by master Sheriffes officers .

For the election of Master Chamberlaine and Bridge Masters , if any of them depart within the yeare .

MY Lord and the Aldermen sit in the Hustings court while they be chosen , in their violet gownes without their cloaks , and doe not remoue vntill the election be done .

For the Coronation of a King .

My Lord ●n a crim●on veluet Gowne , Coller of Esses and Scepter . No cloak ALl the Aldermen meet my Lo: and the Sheriffes at the three Cranes in the Vinetree , at the houre of their summons , in their scarlet gownes , and cloakes borne with them , lined or furred , according to the time of the yeare , where taking Barge , they land at Westminster , & there they attend in the Checquer Chamber ( being serued with wine and cakes ) vntill they are called by the Heraulds : then they put on their cloaks .

The vse of my Lords Cloake .

Beginning vpon Michaelmas Euen . FRom Michaelmasse to Whitsontide , violet furred : and from Whitsontide to Michaelmasse scarlet , lined .

The Lord Mayor and those Knights that haue borne the office of Maioraltie , ought to haue their cloaks furred with gray Amis , and those Aldermen that haue not been Mayors , are to haue their cloakes furred with Calabre .

And likewise such as haue beene Mayors , are to haue their cloakes lined with changeable Taffata , and the rest are to haue them lined with greene Taffata .

For the first day of euery Quarter Sessions .

THe first day of euery quarter sessions in the forenoone only , my Lord & the Sheriffes weare their violet gownes and cloakes furred ; but at Midsomer quarter sessions , the first day they weare violet gownes and scarlet cloaks , and on the other dayes blacke .

For the buriall of Aldermen .

THe Aldermen must be in their violet gownes , except such as haue of their friends black gowns . When any Alderman dyeth , master Sword-bearer is to haue a blacke gowne , or xxxiii . s. iiii . d. in money : and if hee giueth my Lord a blacke gowne , master Sword-bearer is to haue another , or xl . s. in money the price thereof , and so carry the sword in blacke before my Lord .

Master Chamberlaine is not to weare his Tippet but when my L. Mayor or the Aldermen weare their scarlet or violet .

At the nomination of an Alderman .

FOr the nomination of an Alderman , my Lord weareth his blacke gowne and violet cloak , and both the sheriffs black gowns .

For the Orphanes Court .

MY Lord and the Aldermen meet at the Guild-hal in their violet gownes without cloaks , but my L. Mayor must haue his cloak : This court the common Cryer warneth .

At the election of Gouernours at Christs Hospitall .

FOr the election of the Gouernours of the seueral Hospitals , the L. Mayor and the Aldermen weare black gownes .

The foure Pleaders , the Chamberlaine , Town-clerke , Common Sergeant , two Iudges of the Sheriffs Court , the Secondaries , Vnder Chamberlain and Bridge-masters , are to attend my Lord at his house before his going abroad vpon all festiuall times , and generall dayes .

Courts of Aldermen .

COurts of Aldermen in ordinary , are kept at the Guild-hall euery Tuesday & Thursday through the whole yeare , except holy-dayes , the moneth of August , vntill Bartholmew day be past , the week before Christmasse , Shronetuesday , and the weeke before Easter .