whereas on this important
occasion we are
pleased to meet our loyal subjects, so that
our Royal will and pleasure be made
known in the following proclamation.
Firstly: In the name and on behalf of our faithful
subjects, we extend a hearty welcome to
all who have come to join us in our
present celebrations.
Secondly: Let all our loyal subjects strive to live in
peace, charity, and good-will one towards
another.
Thirdly: Let a respectful and ready obedience be
given to all parents, teachers and those
placed in authority.
Fourthly: We desire that all animals, wild or tame,
in all places of our dominions, shall be
treated kindly.
Lastly: We tender our Royal thanks to the people
of this ancient and Royal Burgh of
Queensferry for what they have done to
give our faithful subjects this opportunity
for pleasure and sport. It is our Royal will
that this day should be given up to these.
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 whereas
His Majesty Charles the First
of ever-blessed memory, by his Charter under his Great
Seal, has granted liberty for and ordained a free fair
yearly to be held and kept within this burgh beginning from St James’
Day, being 25th July, and to continue for the space of eight days. And
this 25th July, which is the day of the Fair, is to begin for this
present year 1687. I, by order of the Lord Provost and Bailies and
Council of this burgh; do hereby make this public intimation thereof to
all persons to the effect that they may repair of this burgh with all
sorts of wares and commodities to be sold, and to declare the said free
space of eight days. And that all persons whatsoever shall have the
liberty to vent and sell all commodities whatsoever within this burgh
during the said space upon payment of the dues and customs used and
wont. And to the effect that persons repairing here may be better
accommodated during the said space ordained all bakers, brewers,
fleshers and other entertainment, both for man and horse, upon
reasonable charges, without extortion or exorbitant prices, as they will
be answerable. And further, I hereby prohibit and discharge all sturdy
and randie beggars and other vagabond persons who have no wares or
commodities to sell, to repair or be seen within the burgh during the
said space of the Fair. And certifying that such as may be seen shall be
imprisoned and punished at the Magistrates’ pleasure. And lastly, to the
Provost, Bailies and Council do stop all executions upon their decreets
against any persons during the space of the said Fair and discharge
their offices from putting them in execution.
God Save the King |
