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The order of my Lord Maior, the Aldermen, and the Sheriffs, for their meetings, and wearing of their apparel throughout the year.  
¶ Printed by W. jaggard, Printer to the Honourable City of London, 1621.   

Vpon midsummer day, for the Election of the Sheriffes of London, &c.  
MY Lord Maior and the Aldermen with the Sheriffes meet at the Guild-Hall, at eight of the clock in the morning, appareled in their Violet Gowns lined, and their cloaks of Scarlet lined, without their horses.  
And when they haue been together in the council Chamber a certain time, concerning the Nomination of certain persons to be elected, my Lord and the Aldermen come out, and put on their cloaks in the orphans Court, and then go down in order to the Hustings Court, and there being set, Master Recorder standeth up, and maketh his obeisance: first to my Lord, and then unto the Commons, and declareth unto them, wherefore they are assembled together, showing unto them that it is for the Election of one of the Sheriffes of London, and the sheriff of Middlesexe, for the year next ensuing, and the confirmation of the other sheriff, nominated by my Lord Maior, according to his prerogative: and also for Master chamberlain, and other Officers.  
But my Lord and the Aldermen go up to my Lords Court, and there remain until the sheriff be name and chosen, the door shut to them.  
The M. Sheriffes, M. chamberlain, Master common Sergeant, Master Towne-Clearke, and the Counsellors of the city, and other Officers, remain still in the Hustings Court, to take and receive the Name of him, that shall seem by their judgements, freely and with one consent, to bee nominated and elected, and justly tried out, not onely by voice, but al so by hands, to be sheriff for the year following.  
Then the Commons go to the election of Master Chamberlayne, the two Bridge-masters, the Auditors of the cities, and Bridge-house accounts, and the Surueyers of beer and Ale, according to the accustomend manner.  
That done, the Sheriffes, Ma. chamberlain, M. Common Sergeant, M. Town-Cleark the counsellors of the city, the two secondaries, and the Wardens of the head Companies, Mast. Common crier going before them with his Mace, carry up the report to my Lord, and the Aldermen of their said Election.  
Which report received, my Lord and the Aldermen come down again to the Hustings Court, and there being set in order and placed, M. Recorder standeth up as he did before, and maketh rehearsal of the Names of those whom they hau● nominated and chosen, asking th● whether it bee their free election, yea or no. And they grant, yea, yea. Then Mast. Recorder giveth them thankes, and so they arise and depart home.   

On bartholomew even for the Faire in Smithfield.  
The Aldermen meet my lord and the Sheriffes at the Guildehall chapel, at two of the clock after dinner in their violet gowns lined, and their Horses, without cloaks, and there hear evening Prayer: which being done, they take their horses and ride to Newgate, and so forth to the gate, entering into the Cloth Faire, and ther make a Proclamation, and the proclamation being made, they ride through the Cloath fair, and so ●●turne back again through the Churchyard of great S. Bartholomews to Aldersgate, and so ride home again to the lord Mayors house.   

On bartholomew day for wrestling.  
So many Aldermen as do Dine with my Lord Maior and the sheriffs, be appareled in their Scarlet gowns lined, and after dinner, their Horses bee brought to them where they dive, 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 back again through the fair, and so in at Aldersgate, and so home again to the said 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 southwark.  
My Lord Maior and the Sheriffes, ride to S. Magnus Church in their Scarlet gowns lined, without their cloaks: after dinner at ii. of the clock, and there the Aldermen meet my Lord, and after the evening Prayer, they ride through the fair, till they come unto Saint Georges Church, and further to Newington Bridge, or to S. Thomas of Waterings, to the stones that point out the Liber ties of the city( if it bee so their pleasures) and they return back again unto the Bridge-house, and haue a banquet there, and then over the Bridge, and there the Aldermen take their leave of my Lo. and depart the next way, every 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 even.  
What day soever it falleth, so many of the Aldermen as be bidden to Dinner to either of the sheriffs, come thither to breakfast, or else to drink, at eight of the clock in the Morning, in their Violet gowns furred, with their Violet cloaks Furred, brought with them without Horses: and if the sheriff bee an Alderman, then they must put on their cloaks, and the sheriff likewise his cloak,& so go to the Guild Hall, between two of the gray cloaks: and if the sheriff be no Alderman, then to come between two of the Aldermen without cloaks, and the sheriff his livery gown& his hood. And after when he is sworn, then to put on his Violet gown and cloak, and his chain thereon: and the Aldermen must bring him home to his place, with their cloaks, to Dinner, and so after Dinner, take their pleasure.   

Vpon Michaelmas day, for the election of my Lord Maior.  
All the Aldermen meet my Lord and the Sheriffes at eight of the clock in the Morning, at Guilde-Hall, in their scarlet gowns and their cloaks furred, and their Horses: and after they haue been a certain time together in the council Chamber, they come forth into the orphans Court, and put on their cloaks, and so goeth in order to the chapel, there hearing service and Sermon, and my Lord with certain Aldermen, receive the Communion.  
And then after the Communion ended, and haue offered, return again into the council Chamber, and pause a while, return to the place where the Hustings is kept, and being set in order, Master Recorder ariseth up, and maketh his obeisance first to my Lord, and after to the Commons, and declareth unto them, that they of old custom know that the cause of their assembly and meeting together, is for the election of the Lord Maior for the year ensuing; Declaring unto them diuers grants from the Kings Progenitors, for this their Election from time to time. That done, my Lord and the Aldermen go up into my Lords Court, and there tarry( the door being shut to them) till the election be brought to them. Then standeth up 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 City, in the said Hustings court before the Commons. And he 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 use themselves in their election: that is how they must nominate and choose two, of the which two, my lord and the Aldermen, must confirm one: which two, being nominated, elected, and chosen, Master Common Sergeant, the Sheriffs, with the rest before name, and certain of the head Wardens of the chief Companies, go up to my Lord, and the Aldermen, and there present the names of those two, the which the Commons hath nominated in their eelction.  
Then the Lord Mayor and the Aldermen, proceed by scrutiny to Elect one of those two Personnes which the said Commons had before Nominated. Then cometh down my Lord again to the Hustings Court, and he of his left hand whom they haue chosen, and so my Lord and the Aldermen sit down again in order: but he who is chosen sitteth next unto my Lord on his left hand. Then standeth Master Recorder up, and readeth unto them the names of such Persons whom they haue nominated and chosen: of the which my Lord and the Aldermen hath admitted one, whose name is N. asking them whether it bee their free Election, yea, or no. And the Commons answereth, yea, yea. Then the Sword bearer taketh off his Tippet, and hath it for his labour, and putteth on his chain, and the Maior new elected standeth vpon the Hustings Court, and giveth them thankes, &c. That being done, the old Maior doth likewise give them thanks, &c. Then they arise up, and put off their cloaks, and my Lord Maior hath the L. Elect riding with him to the eldest sheriff to dinner.   

For the presenting of my Lord Elect, to my Lord chancellor.  
Then after dinner, my Lord elect goeth to my Lord chancellor if he be at home, at his Place, or near unto it, with v. or vi. of the Aldermen, and Master Recorder with him, in their violet gowns, either by foot, or by water, as the dwelling place of the chancellor requireth. The common Hunt, with the extraordinary Officers, and those that be at liberty attend on him.   

The morrow after Michaelmas day for the Sheriffes going to Westminster.  
All the Aldermen must be at the two Sheriffes houses in the morning at viii. of the clock, in their Violet gowns furred, and their Horses, without cloaks: but my Lord, M. Recorder, and the two Sheriffes must bee in their scarlet gowns furred, and their cloaks born to Westminster with them, and so ride to the Guild-hall, and from thence to the Vinetree, there taking Barge, landing at Westminster bridge, and in the Hall put on their cloaks, and so go up to the Exchequer: and there the two new Sheriffes be presented, and the old sworn to their account.  
Then they put off their cloaks, and take barge, landing again at the Vintry, and there take horse, and my Lord rideth to the eldest sheriff to dinner, M. Recorder and the Sheriffes riding next my Lord, the two Sheriffes carrying two white rods in their hands,& their henchmen going after them.   

The order for Simon and Iudes day.  
The old Maior 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 gowes furred, with their Violet cloaks furred,& horses: and the Sheriffs to fetch him to the Hall, and there tarry in the council Chamber, until the new Maior cometh, and the rest of the Aldermen come, with the company of either of the lords before them: and after they haue been together a certain space, come forth into the Orphans Court, and put on their furred cloaks, and go to the Husting Court, and there being set in order, the common Crier maketh proclamation, commanding every man to keep silence.  
Then M. towne-Clearke giveth him his Oath, and when he hath taken his oath, the old Lord ariseth, and giveth the new Lord his place, the old Lord taking the new Lords place: and then master chamberlain delivereth first to him the sceptre, next the keys of the common seal: lastly, the seal of the office of the Maioraltie, after M. Swordbearer giveth him the Sword. Then they arise and put off their cloaks, and the old L. rideth home with the new Lord to his place, and there leaveth him,& 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 born 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 Sheriffs come to my new Lord at viii. 
A velvet Whood.  of the clock, in their scarlet gowns Furred, and their cloaks born with them, and their horses, and so ride to the Euildhall, and the Bachelors and the livery of my Lords company before him.  
But the old Lord rideth from his own place to the Hall alone, 
Whood.  having no Officers to wait vpon him, but the common Hunt, as a Gentleman usher going, and the common Huntsman, 
velvet Whoodes for both Maiors.  and those officers that be at liberty, with his own men following him, and so tarrieth at the hall.  
And after they be come all together, they take their horse and ride to the vintry,& there take barge to Westminster bridge.  
And after they be landed, the Lord Maior and the Aldermen, put on their cloaks within the Palace, and go round about the Hall, making courtesy in the Hall, and so up the Exchequer, to bee sworn. Then after the oath taken in the Exchequer, come down again, and go first to the Kings bench, then to the common place, and so put off their cloaks, and go about the Kings tomb in Westminster Abbey, and then take barge again: and being Landed, rideth to the Guildhall to diuner, and all the Companies of this city with him: and at their coming into the hall, the new Lord Maior with ii. of the ancient Aldermen, M. Recorder, and the Sheriffes, go up 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 gentlewomen's table, and to the Iudges, and so from thence my said new Lord Maior goeth into the chamberlains office, where he dineth, and the old Lord Maior at their first coming into the hall, goeth up to the high table in the Hustings, and there keepeth the state for that feast. And after the hall is almost served of the second, then the new L. Maior goeth with Mastèr 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 waiting before my Lord.   

For going to Paules on all Saints day, Christmas day, Twefth day, and Candlemas day.  
All the Aldermen and the Sheriffes come to my Lords place in their scarlet gowns Furred; 
A velvet Whood. All Saints day is the last day that the old Lord rideth with the new.  and their cloaks and horses, and from thence ride to the Guild hall, my Lords company, and the bachelors before him, and there heareth evening Prayer: and when prayer is done they ride to Pauls, and there both the new L. Maior and the old put on their cloaks, and go up to the choir, and there hear the Sermon, which done, they go about the Church,& there put off their cloaks where they were put on. Then they take their horses again, and the Aldermen bring my Lord home, and then they haue spice bread and hypocrasse, and so take their leave of my Lord.   

Vpon S. Thomas day.  
The Lord Maior and every Alderman is to sit in his Ward in his violet gown and cloak furred.   

For Sunday after christmas holy daies.  
My Lord and the Aldermen must be in their violet gowns without their cloaks, to the end to hear the sermon.   

For Monday after Twelfth day.  
My Lord and the Aldermen meet at the Guilde-hall at eight of the clock in the morning in their scarlet gowns furred, and their cloaks furred, without horse, to receive of their wards their Indentures of the warmot inquest, and for the swearing of the Constables and Scauengers.   

For good Friday.  
My Lord and the Aldermen meet at Paules cross, at one of the clock, to hear the sermon in their pewke gowns, and without their chains and Tippets.   

For Monday and Tuesday in Easter week.  
All the Aldermen and Sheriffes come unto my Lords place before eight of the clock to breakfast, 
Whood for my Lord.  in their scarlet gowns furred, and their cloaks and horses: and after breakfast, take their horses,& ride to the Spittle, and there put on their cloaks, and so sit down in order to hear the Sermon, which done, ride homeward in order till they come to the Pump within Bishopsgate, and there so many of the Aldermen as do dine with the Sheriffes, take their leave of my L. and the rest go home with him.   

For Wednesday in Easter week.  
Like as afore in the other 2. daies, but that my Lord and the Aldermen must be in their Violet gowns and suitable cloaks.   

For low Sunday.  
All the Aldermen meet my Lord and the Sheriffs at Pauls school in their scarlet gowns furred with out their cloaks, or horse, to hear the Sermon   

For Monday and Tuesday in whitsun week. 
●… my Lords ●… leisure be ●… o go.   
The Lord Maior and Aldermen must meet with my L. at Pauls in their Sarlet gowns without cloaks, to hear the Sermon.   

For going to Paules the first Sunday of every term.  
All the Aldermen meet my Lord and the Sheriffes at Paules, in their scarlet gowns furred or lined, without cloaks or horse, as the time of the year requireth, when the term beginneth.   

For the election of the Knights and Burgesses of the Parliament.  
All the Aldermen meet my Lord and the Sheriffes at Guildhall, at nine of the clock in their Violet gowns and their cloaks, furred or lined, as the time of the year, when they shalbe chosen requiretly and sitteth in the Hustings Court while the Commons choose them. The order is, that they must choose master Recorder for one of their Knights, and one gray cloak for the other, and two commoners for the Burgesses, which done they depart.   

For the election of Master chamberlain and Bridge-Masters, if any of them depart within the year.  
My Lord and the Aldermen sitteth in the Hustings Court, while they bee chosen, in their Violet gowns, without their cloaks, and do not remove until the election be done.   

The use of my Lords cloak.  
From Michaelmas to whitsuntide, 
Beginning vpon Michaelmas ●… ue.  Violet Furred, and from whitsuntide to Michaelmas scarlet lined.  
The Lord Maior and those Knights that haue born the office of mayoralty, ought to haue their cloaks furred with Gray Amis:& those Aldermen that haue not been Maiors, are to haue their cloaks furred with Calabre.  
And likewise such as haue been Maiors, are to haue their cloaks lined with changeable Taffatie, and the rest are to haue them lined with green Taffaty.   

For the burial of Aldermen.  
The Aldermen must be in their Violet gowns, but they that haue of their friends black gowns.  
And if any Alderman death, master Sword bearer, is to haue a black gown, or xxxiii.s. iiii.d. in money: and if he giveth my Lord a black gown, Master Swordbearer must haue another, or xl.s. in money, the price thereof: and so carry the Sword in black before my Lord.  
Master chamberlain is not to wear his Tippet, but when my Lord Maior, or my maisters the Aldermen wear either Scarlet or Violet.   

For the Orphans Court.  
My Lord and the Aldermen come unto the Guildhall in their Violet gowns, without cloaks, but my Lord Maior must haue his cloak on.  
Which Court the common Crier warneth.  
The four Pleaders, the chamberlain, Towne-cearke, common Sergeant, ii. Iudges of the Sheriffes Court, the Secondaries, under chamberlain, and Bridge-masters are to attend my Lord at his house, before his going abroad vpon all festival times and general dayes.  
FINIS.