1860 Oxford Night Caps

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BEASE]S"OSE ALE.

Hie dies, anno redountc festus. Corticom astrictum pice dimovebit Ampbora:. •

Horat.lib. iii. od.8

When the year Eevolving bids this festal morn appear, We'll pierce a cask.with mellow juice replete.

Francis.

From the foundation of Brasenose College to the present time a custom has prevailed, of introducing into the refectory on Shrove Tuesday, immediately after dinner, what is denominated Brasenose Ale, but which in fact is a species of Lambs Wool. Verses in praise of Brasenose Ale are an nually written by one ofthe Undergraduates and a copy of them sent to every resident member of the College. The following Stanzas are extracted from a copy of recent date.