In the evening, when the horizon in the west is tinged with a ruddy glow it is a sign that fair and dry weather will come. In the summer, when the atmosphere is dense and heavy it is a sign of a thunder-storm. Rough weather may be expected when the wind blows the dust about, and throws down people's hats. When the stone floors are damp and are long in drying after having been washed is a sign of fair weather. It is also considered a good sign to see large numbers of white butterflies. Another good sign of fine weather is the sun setting red and clear. Bread and butter falling on the floor upside down signifies "rain is near," according to some folks. When the moon's horns are turned up, it is a sign of fine weather; if they are turned down rain is coming. When the face of the moon is partially obscured by a light thin vapour rain is coming. Welsh people in country places generally expect a change of weather when the moon changes; and I have just been informed at Llanilar, that a new moon on a wet Saturday, brings wet weather, but that, on the other hand, a new moon on a fine Saturday, brings fine weather. By Christmas, the days are said to have lengthened "a cock's stride." The following Welsh weather sayings I often heard when a boy:-- "Chwefrol chwyth, Chwytha'r deryn oddiar ei nyth." (February's blast Blows the bird from its nest.) "Mawrth a ladd, Ebrill a fling." (March kills, April flays.) If the hazel (collen) blooms well it is a sign of a fruitful year. "A NUTTY YEAR." In Cardiganshire and Carmarthenshire, it is believed that if nuts will be numerous, many children will be born that year. A MILD WINTER. I have met many people all over Wales who think that a very mild winter is not good, and they repeat the old saying:-- "Gaeaf glas, mynwent fras." which means that "When the winter is green, many funerals will be seen." BIRDS AND BEASTS LORE. THE CUCKOO. It is believed in Cardiganshire and Carmarthenshire by many, especially old people, that the cuckoo does not go away from this country in winter, but sleeps in some sheltered place. When a boy, I often heard the following ditty:-- "Amser y gwcw yw Ebrill a Mai, A hanner Mehefin, chwi wyddoch bob rhai." (The Cuckoo's time is April and May, And half of June, as all know, I daresay). The cuckoo making its appearance before the leaves are on the hawthorn bush is a sign of a bad year; and for the bird not to appear at its usual time is also a bad sign; hence: "Gwcw Glamme, Cosyn dime."