punishment of those who do not in all things conform to the public order about ceremonies, may be mitigated.—That all the saints’ days, festivals, and holidays, bearing the name of a creature, may be abrogated.”—This paper was subscribed by one provost, five deans, twelve archdeacons, and fourteen proctors, many of whom were eminent for learning and ability; but their requests were rejected.* In the above convocation, there was a great difference of sentiment among the learned reformers, which occasioned