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New Zealand Herald, Volume XXIII, Issue 7801, 22 November 1886, Page 3

Ten thousand trees planted at Waeren/ji, by the unemployed. The Government are to bo ' hifhlr commended for their thonghtfulness as to the future welfare of the colony. It is a serious reflection . that at the present rate at which oar forests am disappearing, those monarch trees will be gone in a few . years, and with them a grand source of wealth and industry ; bat although a generation will pass away before the plantation* mty he of much value, still it is a step In the right direction. The Governments of • France, Germany, and Italy have had the enbject under consideration and are assiduously endeavouring to replace that which hu been so ruthlessly destroyed. How charming is the effect of trees in our streets. What would the Boulevards of Paris be without them ? They are the Frenchman's pride and delight. . Beneath their shade he smokes his cigarette in peace and happineu, fanned by the gentle- breeze and. screened from the heat of the day. Happily we hare , in Auckland some lovely spots where Nature Is to bo • seen in all her beauty. For Instance, standing oppo-' •lte Sydenham House, and looking up Grey*street, the i long avenue of young trees deeked Iα their luxuriant - foliage is charminlg indeed, and on the riehfc the large i and magnificent display of tweeds in every variety of • ■hades and colour at Messrs A. Woollams and 00/ a. window completes the picture. Suits out In the very * latest styles from 60s. Open from eight a.m. to eights p.m. to welcome oar Una patrons. ~,f y Repair*, needles, hemmers, braiders,! cordeis, rufflers, oil, belts, etc., etc., for all sewing % machines at D. 8. Chambers', 20, Qn.een.4tr.eet, Auck ' land.