1841 - An amusing incident occurred last night at the Lowell Museum, which is well worth noticing...

Two Irishmen from among the spectators went up on the stage to aid the magician in his performances. In one of the feats it became necessary for one of them to drink a glass of wine. This, however, they both resolutely refused to do. Mr. Young not knowing the ground of their objection we presume, urged them, but without effect. No argument could persuade them to touch one drop of the wine, though on that account the "trick" would fail. The scene was very amusing and drew marks of approbation from the spectators.