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New Zealand Herald, Volume XXIII, Issue 7800, 20 November 1886, Page 1 (Supplement)

.* " The Mystery of « Hansom dab." By Fergus VP, Hume. Melbourne : Kemp and Boyce. Ten thousand trees planted at Waerengi, by the unemployed. v The Government are to be hlghlr commended for their thoushtfuinosa as to the future welfare of the colony. It is a >erlous reflection that at the present rate at which our forests are disappearing, those monarch trees will be gene in a few years, and with them » grand source of wealth and industry; but although a generation will pass away before the plantations miy be of muoh value, still it is a step in the right direction. 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 ? Tlioy are the Frenchman's pride and dollfrht. 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-itreet, the long avenue of young trees deokeu in their luxuriant foliage is charminig indeed, and on the rl«ht the large and magnificent display of tweeds in every variety of shades and colour at Messrs A. Woollams and Co.'s window completes the picture-. Suits out in the very latest styles from 50s. Open from eight a.m. to eight p.m. to welcome our kind patrons. What Shall I Dkink ? The Lancet Bays: "We hare tested thn Montserrat Lime-Fruit Juice, and found it sound and free from adulteration. It is a far more -wholesome drink than any form of alcohol." 'Annual Importations over 100,000 gallons. Sold by all storekeepers. Auckland ; J. Edion, Chemist.