¶No copies traced. A beadle, in the 19th century, came to refer to the parish constable of the Anglican Church. Made famous by the character of Mr. Bumble in Oliver Twist, the role included overseeing workhouses and orphanages, and keeping watch over local criminality. Presumably this was printed on behalf of and sold for the benefit of Charles Adams, the Beadle of Hampstead. The main image is of the beadle and his torch man keeping watch. The other illustrations, accompanied by verse, are all of a religious nature. The 'prologue' begins: 'Most worthy masters, mistresses and friends, These feeble lines your grateful bellman sends, As a mean tribute, in humble sense, Of your past bounty, and benevolence...'. Produced by the Bellman to encourage the public to donate to his Christmas box.