The country is very dry all about us, and at this point the ground ts dry as an ash heap for a foot in depth. Vegetation is suffering very, much, and it almost appears marvel that any thing can live or retain any colour. Clouds come and go, the breezes aris witha rainy "fel" and smell, but they Front. From all directions we Hear the same away havin; rout onl lisappointstory_—'No We are unable to plant the ground, it is so dry. And it will soon be too late to plant and secure crop." tis doubtful if the wheat realises over half a yield, if s much; and at the present time the indications are that there will be a considerable amount of suffering during the coming winter unless rain comes very son. There was no snowfall in the winter, and the fear of many is, that after prac cally ten months of continued lack of moisture, the rains will come at last in such measure as to flood the country and destroy whatever late planting may be done. Such apprehensions do not con-lying sections—not to mention the city it-tribute to the peace and quiet of the out-
self.
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