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| LAKE MARGIN, PHOENIX PARK, DUBLIN. -The picture here given shows a marshy margin, out of which the giant bullrushes rise like a company of grenadiers, with their tall caps, on a section of the Phoenix Park lakes, thus giving the region a genuine rural aspect. Above the trees to the left, can be seen the apex of the monument to the victor of Waterloo, which is visible from most points in the park. A gentleman preceded by his romping boy and accompanied by his little daughter is coming across the picturesque lawn toward the water's edge, where doubtless, the interesting trio will repose for a while, and enjoy the charming sylvan surroundings. They will feel that, 'Tis sweet to gaze when the sun's bright rays Are cooling themselves in the trembling wave- But 'tis sweeter far when the evening star Shines like a smile at friendship's grave! There the hollow shells, through their wreathed cells, Make music on the silent shore, As the summer breeze, through the distant trees, Murmurs in fragrant breathings o'er. The lakes are tenanted by swans, and other picturesque water-fowl, and these are, as in all countries, petted by the children, although care is taken that the water be not defiled by too lavish juvenile contributions to the feathered tribe's menu. |
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