Remigius.
This is another saint in the church of England calendar and the almanacs. He was bishop or archbishop of Rheims, and the instructor of Clovis, the first king of the Franks who professed christianity; Remigius baptized him by trine immersion. The accession of Clovis to the church, is deemed to have been the origin of the “most christian king,” and the “eldest son of the church,” which the kings of France are stiled in the present times.
Salters’ Company.
The beadles and Servants of the worshipful company of salters are to attend divine service at St. Magnus church, London-bridge, pursuant to the will of sir John Salter, who died in the year 1605; who was a good benefactor to the said company, and ordered that the beadles and servants should go to the said church the first week in October, three times each person, and say, “How do you do brother Salter? I hope you are well!”[336]
FLORAL DIRECTORY.
Lowly Amaryllis. Amaryllis humilis.
Dedicated to St. Remigius.
[336] Annual Register, 1769.