Cups and Their Customs

The wines of Chio, however, held the greatest reputation, which was such that the inhabitants of that island were thought to have been the first who planted the vine and taught...

The origin of this word is attributed by Dr. Doran, in his 'History of Court Fools,' to a club of Athenian wits; but how he could possibly connect the word Punch with these wort...

"Touch brim! touch foot! once again, old friend, Though the present our last draught be; We were boys--we are men--we'll be true to the end: Brother! I drink to thee!"

This last line has reference to the custom pursued in the clubs of the eighteenth century, of writing verses on the brims of their cups; they also inscribed on them the names of...

HERALDRY OF FISH. By THOMAS MOULE. Nearly six hundred families are noticed in this work; and besides the several descriptions of fish, fishing-nets, and boats, are included also...