The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-03-15

Northern friends. At that NOM
ent a flock of Grows went flying
overhead, and Nj. Phoebe called
as loud as he could, "Mr. Black
Grow have you seen our Northern
friends"
Cav, Cav, 90 long dar an quit
vo foolin. sure yo all don know
dem nevah tn Civ we un5 no ration
Cav, Caw," to which Mrs. Phoebe
answered, eve should have known
better than to have asked you any
way, if you would try to be kind
and gentle and not scold so much
am sure they would treat you
as kindly as they do US"
The next call they made was at
the tail pine where the Squirrels
lived. Mr.. and Mrs. Squirrel had
inst gotten up, and they barked
their welcome to the birds IN no
uncertain manner. They sad
however chat the bungalow was
still unoccupied, but they had
seen lady going in and out, as
if some one was expected soon.
They also said "they were anX-
ciously waiting for grain that had
always been left for them, as we'll
! as the fresh water, as the only
other chance they had to get
drink, was fhen it rained, or else
they must go way down to the
lake, which was very tlresome
during the hot weather" The rest
of the day, and for several days
after, the Phoebe's spent the time
in calling on their friends, and
showing the little Phoebcs the
wonderful country.
1t was on one of those balmy
southern mornings. The sun was
lust peeping through the orange
trees, and the bright golden fruit
seemed to sparkle as the suns rays
burst upon it. In IL near by oak,
a Mocking bird was breaking
forth into a wonderful series OF
pure liquid notes, but over in the
bungalow yard there was pan
demonium of shrill sharp cries;
| The Phoebe's were awakened, and
quickly began to investigate the
cause of so much noise. When
they got to the bungalow they
found large flock of Blue Jays
Aving around, first lightning on
the front yard fence, then on
some tree, and from there to the
ground and back again, all the
| time screaming Gay, Jay, Jay.
ooh Joy." we now know the cause
of all this connection for from
the bungalow chimney the smoke
was laZily curling, our northern
friends are here"
In a short time the people came
out into the yard, some stout
sticks were driver INTO the ground
on which was nailed a wide board
Then on the board was placed Z;
new clean dish, which was filled
with fresh water. Then a guam
tity of chick feed, which IS made
up of corn, wheat, oats, and other
grains, was spread on the board
also on the board that supports
the bougainviilea vine, az well
as on some of the larger fence
posts, and the feast begins.
The Blue Jay seems to be the
first to come and the longest to
stay, really they seem to be very
selfish in their anxiety to get
their share, and even drive oil
some of the more timorous birds
But eventually all have rs much
as they want, and all have a good
bath. not excepting the Phoebe
family. The Woodpeckers, IRON
the handsome redheaded variety,
to Mr.. and Mrs. Downey, toget-
her with all their cousins, are con-
slant visitors.
Mrs. Hairy Woodpecker was the
first to arrive however He mad
evidently been attracted to the
ward ty the other birds, and seem
ed to know there was something
to eat aside from What could be
found by drilling into an old tree
First he looked over all the tree
trunks. then all the fence posts
without being satisfied that amy
such gathering could possibly be
occasioned by what little food he
could find in these places. He I'm
ally few to the post on which was
nailed the board which supported
the bougainvilla vine. He exam
, med it very carefully all the way
up to the top. and hen cautiously
peeped over. "Peenk, Peenk," was
continually shouted by Mr.. HAIRY
which seemed to give notice to
the whole family "that dinner was
served" OF all the birds who came
for water and food, none can quite
equal the Aockingbird. He always
finishes his repast with a drink
and takes bath.
The Cardinal is constant Wis
itor but rather shy, as IS the
Mourning Dove. While the Grey
SQUIRRELS seem to bark their dis
content, if the meals are not on
time.
"Phoebe, phoebe, phoebe, rhoe-
be" came from the food stani ont
morning recently. Mrs. Phoebe
was speaking to her husband, and
was saving when we get back
North this summer | think We
had better move our home up or
the hill where there are so many
splendid girls assembled for the
summer months am quite sure
that the dear little woman who
nrovides so bountfully for Us
though the winter, is one Of those
in charge of these girl. "raochc
Phoebe, Phoebe. Phoebe
FATHER BALCH
Tangerine, Ella.