Monogram of Parker Society.—What is the meaning of the monogram adopted by the Parker Society on all their publications?
Tyro.
[The monogram is "Matthew Parker," Archbishop of Canterbury in the reign of Queen Elizabeth.]
The Five Alls.—Can any of your readers give me an interpretation of a sign on an inn in Oxford, which bears this inscription?
"THE FIVE ALLS."
I can make nothing of it.
Curiosus.
Oxford.
[Captain Grose shall interpret this Query. He says, "The Five Alls is a country sign, representing five human figures, each having a motto. The first is a king in his regalia, 'I govern all.' The second, a
bishop in pontificals, 'I pray for all.' Third, a lawyer in his gown, 'I plead for all.' Fourth, a soldier in his regimentals, 'I fight for all.' Fifth, a poor countryman with his scythe and rake, 'I pay for all!'">[