Character Moulded by Months.
An old astrological prediction, which W. D. Livitcr contributes to the July Harper’s Magazine, gives the character of a girl according to the month she is born in, as follows :
If a gill is born in January she will be a prudent housewife, given to melancholy, but geod-tempered and fond of fine clothes. If in February, an affectionate wife and tender mother, and devoted to drees. If in March, a frivolous chatterbox, some what given to quarrelling. If in April, inconstant, not very intelligent, but likely to bo good-looking and studious cf fashion plates.
If in May, handsome, amiable, and given to style in dress.
If in June, impetuous, will marry early, be frivolous, and like dressy clothes.
If in July, possibly handsome, bnt with a sulky temper, and a penchant for gay attire. If in August, amiable and practical, likely to marry rich and to dress strikingly. If in September, discreet, affable, much liked and a fashionable dresser.
If in October, pretty and coquettish, and devoted to attractive garniture.
If iu November, liberal, kind, of a mild disposition, and an admirer of stylish dress.
If in December, well proportioned, fond ef novelty and extravagant, and a student of dressy effects. You will observe that in every month a woman is credited with love of dress.
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New Zealand Mail, Issue 915, 13 September 1889, Page 4
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