ultiply instances of this sort: of personal omen or
warning. The history and traditions of our great families are saturated
with it. The predictions and omens relating to certain well known
families, and others, recur at once; and from these it may be inferred
that beneath the more popular beliefs there is enough fire and truth to
justify the smoke that is produced, and to reward some of the faith
that is placed in the modern dreambooks and the books of fate and the
interpretations of omens.

OMENS

ACORN.--Falling from the oak tree on anyone, is a sign of good fortune
to the person it strikes.

BAT.--To see one in day time means long journey.

BIRTHDAYS.--

"Monday's child is fair of face,
Tuesday's child is full of grace,
Wednesday's child is full of woe,
Thursday's child has far to go,
Friday's child is loving and giving,
Saturday's child works hard for its living;
But a child that's born on the Sabbath-day
Is handsome and wise and loving and gay."

BUTTERFLY.--In your room means great pleasure and success, but you must
not catch it, or the luck will change.

CANDLE.--A spark on the wick of a candle means a letter for the one who
first sees it. A big glow like a parcel means money coming to you.

CAT.--Black cat to come to your house means difficulties caused by
treachery. Drive it away and avoid trouble.

CHAIN.--If your chain breaks while on you means disappointments or a
broken engagement of marriage.

CLOTHES.--To put on clothes the wrong way out is a sign of good luck;
but you must not alter them, or the luck will change.

CLOVER.--To find a four-leaf clover means luck to you, happiness and
prosperity.

COW.--Coming in your yard or garden a very prosperous sign.

CRICKETS.--A lucky omen. It foretells money coming to you. They should
not be disturbed.

DOG.--Coming to your house, means faithful friends and a favourable
sign.

DEATH-WATCH.--A clicking in the wall by this little insect is regarded
as evil, but it does not necessarily mean a death; possibly only some
sickness.

EARS.--You are being talked about if your ear tingles. Some say, "right
for spite, left for love." Others reverse this omen. If you think of the
person, friend, or acquaintance who is likely to be talking of you, and
mention the name aloud, the tingling will cease if you say the right
one.

FLAG.--If it falls from the staff, while flying it means danger from
wounds inflicted b