ed, show
That none their honors shall to merit owe.

_A Political Squib of the Period._

HOLLOWAY (_Professor_), noted for his ointment to cure all strumous
affections, his digestive pills, and his enormous expenditure in
advertising (nineteenth century). Holloway's ointment is an imitation of
Albinolo's; being analyzed by order of the French law-courts, it was
declared to consist of _butter_, _lard_, _wax_ and _Venice turpentine_.
His pills are made of _aloes_, _jalap_, _ginger_ and _myrrh_.

KATERFELTO (_Dr._), the influenza doctor. He was a tall man, dressed in
a black gown and square cap, and was originally a common soldier in the
Prussian service. In 1782 he exhibited in London his solar microscope,
and created immense excitement by showing the infusoria of muddy water,
etc. Dr. Katerfelto used to say that he was the greatest philosopher
since the time of Sir Isaac Newton.

And Katerfelto, with his hair on end,
At his own wonders, wondering for his bread.

Cowper, _The Task_ ("The Winter Evening," 1782).

LILLY (_William_), astrologer, born at Diseworth, in Leicestershire
(1602-1681).

LONG (_St. John_), born at Newcastle, began life as an artist, but
afterwards set up as a curer of consumption, rheumatism and gout. His
profession brought him wealth, and he lived in Harley Street, Cavendish
Square. St. John Long died himself of rapid consumption (1798-1834).

MAPP (_Mrs._), bone-setter. She was born at Epsom, and at one time was
very rich, but she died in great poverty at her lodgings in Seven Dials,
1737.

[Asterism] Hogarth has introduced her in his heraldic picture, "The
Undertakers' Arms." She is the middle of the three figures at the top,
and is holding a bone in her hand.

MOORE (_Mr. John_), of the Pestle and Mortar, Abchurch Lane,
immortalized by his "worm-powder," and called the "Worm Doctor" (died
1733).

Vain is thy art, thy powder vain,
Since worms shall eat e'en thee.

Pope, _To Mr. John Moore_ (1723).

MORISON (_Dr._), famous for his pills (consisting of _aloes_ and _cream
of tartar_, equal parts). Professor Holloway, Dr. Morison, and Rowland,
maker of hair-oil and tooth-powder, were the greatest advertisers of
their generation.

PARTRIDGE, cobbler, astrologer, almanac-maker and quack (died 1708).

Weep, all you customers who use
His pills, his almanacs, or shoes.

Swift, _Elegy, etc._

READ (_Sir William_), a tailor, who set up for o