>From the Wells St. Nicholas register of baptisms 1827-1833 page 83. “Private Baptism at the parents’ houses had been, with a few exceptions, administered by Mr. V. Hill. As it is contrary to the Rubrick, except in cases of illness, I announced in my first Sermon my determination to break thro’ the custom, & my expectation that the children should be brought to the Font; which has been almost invariably complied with. J.R.H.” <J.R. Hopper – Curate> I have come across similar notes in other Norfolk registers. Abuse of the privilege (normally reserved for those infants with a poor chance of survival) appears to have been widespread. Best regards to all ................ Bill Atkins http://www.oldshuck.webspace.virginmedia.com/