22 THE ALEUT EYE. 



the Creator given the bobolink such a tuneful 

 throat, if it was for no significant purpose ? Not 

 only as an outlet for the bird's exuberant feelings, 

 but also for man's aesthetic delight, was this feath- 

 ered songster so richly gifted with vocal sweetness. 

 Besides, a proper reverence for the Creator ought 

 to prevent us from casting contempt upon any part 

 of his handiwork. With what infinite skill has 

 he made the feather of a bird ! That which has 

 engaged his attention should not be thought un- 

 worthy of ours. And this is said in this place, not 

 in the interest of religion, but in the interest of 

 science. 



