Notes and Queries, Vol. V, Number 134, May 22, 1852 / A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc.

by Various

R. VINCENT.

Rust.

—If, without any neglect on your part, but even with care, articles of steel belonging to you, such as keys, knives, &c., continually become rusty, some kindhearted person is laying up money for your benefit.

This superstitious notion is very prevalent in Wales.

R. VINCENT.

Minor Notes.

Epitaph at Low Moor.

—The following curious epitaph is on a tombstone in the Low Moor churchyard, near this town:—

"In Memory of Christopher Barlow, Blacksmith, of Raw Nook, who died Oct. 9th, 1824, aged 56.

"My stithy and my hammer I reclin'd;