A History of the Cambridge University Press, 1521-1921

by S. C. Roberts

3 Order'd, That all Combinations, Verses, and other exercises upon Public Occasions be printed only at y^e University's New Printing House.

May 3^rd 1699

Ordered—that 400 lbs weight of Paragon Greek Letter be sent for to the Widow Voskins in Holland.

At a general meeting of the Curators June 7^th 1699

Order'd that D^r Green & D^r Oxenden or either of them do examine D^r Bentley's account in relation to our Press, and upon his delivery of the Vouchers relating to it, and all other things in his hands belonging to the University Press; give him a full discharg; and likewise take a discharg of him for the Summ of four hundred and thirty three pounds received by him of the University.

1 At a General Meeting of the Curat^rs Septeb^r y^e 6^th 1699 'twas then agreed y^t Mr Crownfield be order'd to buy twelve Gallons of Linseed Oyle and a rowl of Parchment.

2 Order'd y^t y^e Sashes be renew'd.

3 Order'd y^t twenty shillings per annū be allowed to Printers for their weigh-goes.

This last entry refers to the printers' annual holiday of which Randall Holme, writing in 1688, says

It is customary for all journeymen to make every year, new paper windows about Bartholomew-tide, at which time the master printer makes them a feast called a waygoose to which is invited the corrector, founder, smith, ink-maker, etc., who all open their purses and give to the workmen to spend in the tavern or ale-house after the feast. From which time they begin to work by candle light[81].