Note 179 — VIII. LINCOLN COLLEGE.

Several entries show that their position was inferior to that of a Commoner, and involved menial service in College. In 1661 we have an entry—“Whereas Henry Rose, a scholar, did lately officiate as porter, and had no allowance for his pains,” he is to be excused the College fee for taking B.A. In Feb. 1661-2 these Traps’ exhibitioners were exempted from some College charges on consideration of their waiting at the Fellows’ table.