Saltxtatory E,ssay. 



NATURE. 



Many moments which are spent in idleness might 

 be usefully and profitably spent if you would listen to 

 the calls of nature. There is much to be learned in 

 this world beside that which we derive from books. 

 Almost everything you see has its attractions 

 for the lover of nature; the birds, the flowers, the 

 insects, the animals, the trees, the world at large — all 

 have their beauties and allurements. 



There is nothing more refreshing, when one is tired 

 of the noise and bustle of our universe, than to take a 

 stroll into the fields or woods, and there watch nature 

 in all her beauty. How interesting it is to observe the 

 various specimens of birds, while they are engaged in 

 searching for food, or are busily employed about their 

 own household affairs. The great Creator of all things 

 has bountifully provided for the birds and all other 

 creatures which live upon the earth. 



The flowers also, which grow in great beauty and 

 abundance around us, would not have been made if 

 they had not been intended for our enjoyment and 

 admiration. 



Hovv^ eager are the botanists for the early flowers of 

 spring! And the children, how diligently they search 

 for the violets and other early representatives of the 

 season. The flowers provide the butterflies and hum- 

 ming birds with a great portion of their food. How 

 beautiful to see them poised in the air upon their rap- 

 idly revolving pinions in front of some choice blossom 



