corrected by pleasant thoughts of- the clear present, and 

 cheerful anticipations of the future. 



"Hope rules a land for ever green." 



By dint of frequent perambulation, at all times of the 

 year and at all hours of the day, I have become familiar 

 with the natural garniture of the lane its flora and its 

 fauna ; and I venture to think that a short description of 

 some of the things which may be seen and heard in this 

 peaceful by-way (a representative of many more), may 

 possess an interest to those who love to regard nature even 

 in her lowliest aspect, and who, in their quiet walks, can 

 heartily join in the sentiment of Linnseus, and " thank God 

 for the green earth." 



" Better for man, 

 Were he and nature more familiar friends." 



