Aug. 24: Saint Bartholomew’s dusty mantle wipes dry.
(R. Inwards, “Weather Lore,” London, 1893.)
July 20. St. Margaret’s Day:
“Margaret’s floods” (heavy rains).
July 25. St. James’ Day:
“Whoever eats oysters on St. James’ day will never want money.”
(M. A. Denham, “Proverbs and Popular Sayings Relating to the Seasons,” Percy Soc., 1846.)
August 24. St. Bartholomew’s Day:
St. Bartholomew
Brings cold dew.