LOCAL PROVERBS.
[TO THE EDITOR OF THE "SPECTATOR.']
Sin,—As the summer holidays are approaching, and we shall soon all be in the country, I enclose two or three local pro- verbs, hoping that some of your readers, when away, may be tempted to gather some more. From Mr. Fergusson, farmer, Balquhidder
"Craiget heron near the hill, Plenty water for the mill, Craiget heron to the sea, Fine weather it will be."
The idea being, the heron flying north or south, the south representing seawards.
From Mrs. McGregor, crofter, Baiquhidder :—" A far-off broch is a near-hand blast." The "broth" meaning the ring round the sun.
From Mr. McNaughton, blacksmith, Balqnhidder The Lammas flood was never lost." Referring to its possible lateness but certainty of coming.—I am, Sir, &c., 50 Palmerston Place, Edinburgh, May 21st.
WM. YOUNG._
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