This old rhyme, resurrected in 1965, warns about cuttings one’s nails on a Sunday. All the other days, bar Friday, seem preferable!
“Country customs have changed, and go on changing, but many of the ‘old wives’ ‘ tales still linger. One I heard the other day refers to nail cutting, and goes like this:
‘Cut ’em on Monday, you cut ’em for health;
Cut ’em on Tuesday, you cut ’em for wealth;
Cut ’em on Wednesday, you cut ’em for news;
Cut ’em on Thursday, a new pair of shoes;
Cut ’em on Friday, you cut ’em for sorrow;
Cut ’em on Saturday, you’ll see true love tomorrow;
Cut ’em on Sunday, and you’ll have the devil with you all week.'”
Stamford Mercury, 29th October, 1965.