SEPTEMBER. 



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

 vice of man, that he may bring forth loot! out of the earth. 



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

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



Psalms civ. 14, 15. 



The last month commenced with corn-har- 

 vest, 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 pre- 

 paration. As the day has approached, the 

 spirit of anticipation has become 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 number 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 

 repeatedly, to look for the first streak of dawn, 

 and have actually taken the field ere it is half 



