Northern Ohio.

699. To find a four-leaved clover is lucky; but five-leaved, unlucky.

General in the United States.

700. When a vessel is launched, break a bottle of wine over her for luck. The bottle is to be broken by a lady.

General in the United States.

701. Never carry clean wet clothes from one house to another, as it will bring ill luck.

Chestertown, Md.

702. Do not go into your new house by the back door; if you do you take disaster with you.

703. Never build on a spot where a house has been burned. The second house is likely to go in the same manner.

Maine and Massachusetts.