PAUL HOOD , Doctor of Divinity , Rector of Lincoln Colledge , and Vice-Chancellour of the Vniversity of Oxford , to all whom it may concerne , Greeting . Whereas the Statutes of the University require certaine Scholasticall , and decent Habits , befitting every Person in his severall Degree to be used , and put on , when he shall appear in Publick , especially at Sermons & other Scholastical Exercises . And whereas for divers years last past , there hath been almost a totall neglect , throughout the whole University herein , contrary to the Statues , and good Discipline of the same . We therefore ( considering the dishonour that may redound to the University , by this apparent neglect ; and that many inconveniences may ensue thereupon , if We shall not with all severity uphold that Laudable Use and Custome ) doe Peremptorily , and expressly Require and Command Every Graduate to appear in his Formalities , at Sermons , and elsewhere , according to the Statutes therein provided . As also Vnder Graduates to wear such Gowns and Caps , as are limited , and expressed for their condition . And that these commands may work the speedier redresse ; VVe professe to Execute the rigour of the Statues upon such as shall offend therein .