To see the water of a canal muddy and stagnant-looking, portendssickness and disorders of the stomach and dark designs of enemies.But if its waters are clear a placid life and the devotion of friendsis before you.For a young woman to glide in a canoe across a canal, denotes a chaste lifeand an adoring husband. If she crossed the canal on a bridge over clearwater and gathers ferns and other greens on the banks, she will enjoy a lifeof ceaseless rounds of pleasure and attain to high social distinction.But if the water be turbid she will often find herself tangled in meshesof perplexity and will be the victim of nervous troubles._Canary Birds_. To dream of this sweet songster, denotesunexpected pleasures. For the young to dream of possessinga beautiful canary, denotes high class honors and a successfulpassage through the literary world, or a happy terminationof love's young dream.To dream one is given you, indicates a welcome legacy.To give away a canary, denotes that you will suffer disappointmentin your dearest wishes.To dream that one dies, denotes the unfaithfulness of dear friends.Advancing, fluttering, and singing canaries, in luxurious apartments,denotes feasting and a life of exquisite refinement,wealth, and satisfying friendships. If the light is weirdor unnaturally bright, it augurs that you are entertainingillusive hopes. Your over-confidence is your worst enemy.A young woman after this dream should beware, lest flatteringpromises react upon her in disappointment. Fairy-like scenesin a dream are peculiarly misleading and treacherous to women.
