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MIXED DRINKS.
ORIGIN OF NAMES OF MONTHS.
January.—From the Roman Janus, who presided over'
the beginning of everything.
February.—From Februus, a Roman divinity, identical
with Pluto.
Marcu.—From Mars,the Roman god of war.
April.—Lat. Aprilis; from Aperire, to open, as the
buds in spring.
May.—Lat. Mains. Maia,a Roman divinity, was wor
shiped on the first day of this month.
June.—Juno,a wife of Jupiter,worshiped as the Queen
of Heaven.
July (Julius.)—From Julius Caesar, who was born in
this month.
August.—Named by Augustus Caesar, after himself,
upon gaining several victories.
September(septem,or 7.)—Theseventh month in Roman
calendar.
October (octo, or 8.)—Eighth month of Roman year.
November (novem, or 9.)—The ninth month in Roman
calendar.
December (decem,or 10.)—The tenth month of Roman
year.