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New Zealand Herald, Volume XXIII, Issue 7796, 16 November 1886, Page 6

Ten thousand trees planted at Waerengi, by the unemployed. The Government art to be highly commended for their thoughtfulnesj as to the future welfare of the colony. It la a terioua reflection that at the present rate at which our forests are disappearing, those monarch trees "rill be gone in a few years, and with them a grand source of wealth and industry ; bat although a generation will pass away bo/ore the plantations m*y be of much value, still it is ik step in the right dlreotlon. The Governments of France, Germany, and Italy have had the subject under consideration and are assiduously endeavouring to replace that which has been so ruthlessly destroyed. How charming is the effect of trees in our streets. What would the Boulevards of Paris be without them f They are the Frenchman's pride and delight. Beneath their shade he smokes his cigarette in peace and happiness, fanned bv the gentle breeze and screened from the heat of the day. Happily we have in Auckland some lovely spots where Nature is to be seen in all her beauty. For instance, standing opposite Sydenham House, and looking up Grey-street, the long avenue of young trees decked in their luxuriant foliage is charminig indeed, and on the rlvht the large and magnificent display of tweeds in every variety of shades and oolour at Messrs A. Woollams and Co.'s window completes the picture. Suits cut in the very latest styles from 60s. Open from eight a.m. to eight p.m. to welcome our kind patrons. By appointment to Hia Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh, the Sari of Pembroke, the Marquis of Norman by, and the Governors of New Zealand. R. H. Birtlitt, Artist Photographer, Queen-street, Auckland. First Order of Merit Sydney Exhibition, 1879, and Melbourne Exhibition, 1880-1. R.H.B. announces the completion of the alterations to his premises, and that the New Studio, together with the Improved Appliances of the most modern construction, brought by him from Europe, enable him to produce every variety of Photographic Ploturo. in the most finished style of the art. He Invites Inspection of his establishment and the specimens of his work Portraits in oils and water colour are specialities; also the new oval and circular opal plaques. More health, 100111100, and joy la American Co's Hop Hitters than in all other remedies. Obioivc.