W. R. A proposed new Act of Parliament for the benefit of young men, old men, wives, old maids, bachelors, widows, &c. : At a meeting of several ladies and gentlemen of this town, held for the better management and conducting order and regularity in society, Mr Steady in the chair, the following resolutions were passed:---.
Edinburgh : John Elder, printer,
[between 1831 and 1844]
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The list begins: Resolved, 1st - That no lady shall wear a bonnet more than one yard round, and no more than two be allowed to walk arm in arm together, so that they may not obstruct the way, and prevent persons being fanned off the pavement by the said bonnets under the penalty of five pounds.
A satire giving a list of resolutions for a proposed Act of Parliament.
At foot of text: Price, one penny.
Scotland Edinburgh.