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RECREA TION. 



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SPRUCE GROUSE IN MOULTING TIME. 



in particular. Still, the 2 following are a 

 little out of the common. 



One morning Mrs. Carlin was sitting in 

 front of the tent, sewing, when a young 

 hen walked within 6 feet of her and jumped 

 on a log. After looking at the hostess a 

 moment, it seemed satisfied it was in good 

 company and calmly ruffed up its feathers 

 and went to sleep. Nor was the bird's con- 



fidence violated, except that I took its 

 portrait surreptitiously. 



The most trusting grouse I ever met, 

 walked into our tent one day, when no one 

 was there, and went to sleep on my pillow. 

 When I drove her out, she walked uncon- 

 cernedly away, not attempting to fly. 



SPRUCE GROUSE CHICK, ASLEEP. 



POSING FOR HIS PICTURE. 



