_Lammer Beads._--Does any one know the meaning of "Lammer beads?" They are
almost always made of amber, and are considered as a charm to keep away
evil of every kind; their touch is believed to cure many diseases, and they
are still worn by many old people in Scotland round the neck. The name
cannot have anything to do with "Lammermuir," as, although they are well
known among the old people of Lammermuir, yet they are equally so all over
Scotland.