4 Temporary Positions have arisen at Howlands for willing persons to work Shrove Tuesday

6 Feb
Shrove Tuesday

4 Temporary Positions have arisen at Howlands for willing persons to work Shrove Tuesday

  1. Bell Ringer:  Person to toll bell at the Minster on the hour every hour from 8.00 am throughout until 4.00 pm or earlier as instructed  by Runner. Pay will be 6d an hour plus 3 flagons of ale.Shrove Tuesday
  2. 2. Watcher: Person to stand at the front of the Howlands building from 7.50 am and watch closely for any movement by Pancake Dog. In the event of any activity from Pancake Dog to send Runner to summon Pancake cook to bring a fresh pancake immediately and place it within easy reach of Pancake Dog. Once, Pancake dog has commenced his descent to eat Pancake, to send Runner to Minster to instruct Bell Ringer to cease tolling. Pay will be 4d an hour plus 2 flagons of ale.
  3. Cook: Person to ensure there will be a freshly cooked pancake available each hour from 8.00 am for consumption by Pancake Dog, until 4.00 pm or such time Pancake Dog eats a pancake. Pay will be 2d an hour plus any uneaten pancakes and a flagon of ale.
  4. Runner: Person to work under instruction of the Watcher and perform errands as required. To be available from 7.50 am until such time he is laid off by Watcher                                                          Pay will be ½ d an hour plus half a flagon of ale.

Any persons interested in the above positions,please apply direct to Paymaster, Mr Andrew Young.