Since sending my Query on this subject, I have obtained the following information. The Rectory of Haccombe, which is a peculiar one, in the diocese of Exeter, gives to its incumbent for the time being the dignity of arch-priest of the diocese. The arch-priest wears lawn sleeves, and on all occasions takes precedence after the bishop. The late rector, the Rev. T. C. Carew, I am told, constantly officiated in lawn sleeves attached to an A. M. gown, and took the precedence due to his spiritual rank as arch-priest of the diocese. The present arch-priest and Rector of Haccombe is the Rev. Fitzwilliam J. Taylor. Does such an office, or rather dignity, exist in any other case in the Anglican Church?
Wm. Fraser, B.C.L.
Tor-Mohun.
"Horam coram dago" (Vol. ix., p. 58.).—Your correspondent Σ. is probably thinking of Burns' lines "Written in a wrapper, inclosing a letter to Captain Grose," &c.:
"Ken ye aught o' Captain Grose?
Igo et ago,
If he's among his friends or foes,
Iram, coram, dago."
It is not very likely, however, that this should be the first appearance of this "burden," any more than of "Fal de ral," which Burns gives to other pieces both before and after this. It may have a meaning (as I believe one has been found for "Lilliburlero," &c.), but I should think it more likely to be sheer gibberish.