A Girl's Birthday.
An old astrological prediction gives the character of a girl according to the month she is born, as follows :—ls a girl is born in January she will be a prudent housewife, given to melancholy, but good-tompered, and fond of fine clothes; if in February, an affectionate wife and tender mother, and devoted to dress j if in March, a frivolous chatterbox, somewhat given to quarrelling, and a connoisseur in gowns and bonnets; if m April, inconstant, not very intelligent, but likely to bo good-looking, and studious of fashion plates ; if in May, handsome, amiable, and given to Btyle in dress; if in June, impetuous, will marry early, be frivolous, and like dressy clothes; if in July, possibly handsome, but with a sulky temper, and a penchant for gay attire; if in August, amiable and practical, likely to marry rich, and 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 in November, liberal, kind, of a mild disposition, and an admirer of stylish dress; if in December, well-propor-tioned, fond of novelty, extravagant, and a student of dressy effects.
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New Zealand Mail, Issue 994, 20 March 1891, Page 5
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197A Girl's Birthday. New Zealand Mail, Issue 994, 20 March 1891, Page 5
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