FOLK LORE.
Swearing on a Skull.
—In April, 1851, a man was committed to Mayo prison for cutting off the head of a corpse but a few days interred. His object in severing the head was that of clearing himself of some imputed crime by swearing on a skull, a superstition said to be very common in that part of Ireland.
PHILIP S. KING.
New Moon.
—If, when you look at the new moon for the first time, you think of one particular thing which you greatly desire to have, or to have accomplished, your wishes on that same point will be realised before the close of the year.
R. VINCENT.
Rust.
—If, without any neglect on your part, but even with care, articles of steel belonging to you, such as keys, knives, &c., continually become rusty, some kindhearted person is laying up money for your benefit.
This superstitious notion is very prevalent in Wales.
R. VINCENT.