_Scrape_ (Vol. viii., p. 292.).--I do not know when this word began to be used in this sense. Shakspeare says "Ay, there's the _rub:_" an analogous phrase, which may throw light upon the one "to get into a scrape." Both are metaphors, derived from the unpleasant sensations produced by rubbing or grazing the skin. The word _pinch_ is, on the same principle, used for difficulty; and the Lat. _tribulatio_=trouble, and its synonym in Gr., ~thlipsis~, have a similar origin and application. {423} "To get into a scrape" is, therefore, to get into trouble. B. H. C. _Baskerville_ (Vol. viii., p. 202.).--Among the _articles_ consumed at Mr. Ryland's at Birmingham, was the body of the late Mr. Baskerville, who by his will ordered that he should be buried in his own house, and he was accordingly interred there. A stone closet was erected in it, where he was deposited in a standing posture. The house was afterwards sold with this express condition, that it should remain there."--Account of the Birmingham riots in 1791, from the _Historical Magazine_, vol. iii., where it is said the house was burned on Friday afternoon, July 15." B. H. C. A great-uncle of mine owned the Baskerville property (he, Baskerville, was buried in his own grounds) at the time of the Church and King Riot in 1791; but it was the recent growth of the town that occasioned the disinterment. R. _Sheriffs of Glamorganshire_ (Vol. iii., p. 186.; Vol. viii., p. 353.).--Your correspondent TEWARS is certainly wrong in ascribing to the Rev. H. H. Knight the list of Glamorganshire sheriffs inquired for by EDMUND W. It is true this gentleman printed a list of them many years after the former, which was privately printed by the Rev. J. M. Traherne, and subsequently published a _Cardiff Guide_, by Mr. Bird of Cardiff. I have seen both copies, and the latter may doubtless yet be seen upon application to Mr. Bird. I have also seen the more recent list by my learned friend the rector of Neath. BIBLIOTHECAR. CHETHAM. _Synge Family--sub voce Carr Pedigree_ (Vol. vii., p. 558.; Vol. viii., p. 327.).--Has the statement made by GULIELMUS, as to the origin of the name of Synge, ever appeared in print before? And if so, where? I have long been curious to identify the individual whose name underwent such a singular change, and to ascertain if he really was a chantry priest as reported. Was he George Synge, the grandfather of George Synge, Bishop of Cloyne, born 1594? Of what family was Mary Paget, wife of the Rev. Richard Synge, preacher at the Savoy in 1715? The name appears to have been indifferently spelt, Sing, Singe, and Synge. And I believe an older branch than the baronet's still exists at Bridgenorth, writing themselves Sing. The punning motto of this family is worth noticing: "Celestia canimus." ARTHUR PAGET.