The Every-day Book and Table Book, v. 1 (of 3) / or Everlasting Calendar of Popular Amusements, Sports, Pastimes, Ceremonies, Manners, Customs and Events, Incident to Each of the Three Hundred and Sixty-five Days, in past and Present Times; Forming a Complete History of the Year, Month, and Seasons, and a Perpetual Key to the Almanac

by William Hone

WINTER.

Hoary, and dim, and bare, and shivering,
Like a poor almsman comes the aged Year,
With kind “God save you all, good gentlefolks!”
Heap on fresh fuel, make a blazing fire,
Bring out the cup of kindness, spread the board,
And gladden Winter with our cheerfulness!
Wassail!—To you, and yours, and all!—All health!

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[403] Audley’s Companion to the Almanac.

[404] Ribadeneira.

[405] Rev. Mr. Cole; see Gentleman’s Magazine.

[406] Processionale ad usum insignit et preclare Ecclesie Sarum, Rothomagi, 1556, 4to.

[407] Hone on Ancient Mysteries.