SEPTEMBER. 



He causeth the grass to grow for the cattle , and herb for the service 

 of man, that he may bring forth food out of the earth. 



And wine that maketh glad the heart of man, and oil to make his 

 face to shine, and bread which strengtheneth man's heart. 



PSALMS civ. 14, 15. 



THE last month commenced with corn-harvest, 

 this commences with the harvest of death. On the 

 1st of September partridge-shooting commences. 

 Sportsmen have been busy seeing their dogs, guns, 

 and ammunition put in preparation. As the day 

 has approached, the spirit of anticipation has be- 

 come vivid and anxious. Many a time have they 

 reconnoitred, till they know to a rood where every 

 covey in the neighbourhood lies, and of what num- 

 ber it consists. Many a time have they planned 

 their first day's route, and enjoyed in imagination 

 their sport. Little has been the sleep of the last 

 night. They have been up at the window re- 

 peatedly, to look for the first streak of dawn, and 

 have actually taken the field ere it is half light. 

 The dogs are as impatient as their masters ; whin- 

 ing and fawning, and endeavouring to the best of 

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