Moiu)iii()\' Island lies off Hk- niainlaiul in the- ocean 

 a few miles from Chatham, Mass. Between the island 

 and the mainland the succulent sea grass waves gracefully 

 to the <;enUe swell of the tide or the fierce "Northeaster," 

 which, by the way, has been blowing a gale since we 

 arrived. 



Sea grass is the natural food of the "brant." The 

 stretch of sheltered water here is large enough to leave 

 the birds plenty of room to move around in swinging 

 columns willioul coming within range of the sink boxes, 

 and it is onl\- when the tides and winds are favorable that 

 the birds are brought within the line of danger. The 



" Munoniox- Grant- 

 ing Club " ( the only 

 one, I believe, on the 

 continent) has a 

 couple of comfort- 

 able hou.ses built on 

 a l)lnff or sand dnne, 

 willi artistically con- 

 structed sink boxes 

 placed at the most 

 favorable points and a large .stock of wooden deco> s. Live 

 brant with clipped wings helj) to lure their brethren into 

 danger, and with asnuich apparent satisfaction and enjoy- 

 ment as the setter dog takes in flu.shing grouse or quail. 

 The club is formed mostly of ICastern gentlemen, all, of 

 cour.se, enthusiasts in sporting, and whose ninnber is 

 limited to twenty, each member being entitled to invite 

 one guest. Four members only are permitted to be here 

 at one time, and, as the shooting lasts five weeks, each set 



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HOMEWARD bound; ON CHESUNCOOK LAKE. 



