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after being peeled and dressed. Many of the trees reached a 
height of 35 metres (115 feet). The forest realises 112 marks 
per hectare of net revenue, which is equal to about 45s. per 
acre. 
On the 21st June there was a church festival, and all the 
population of Forbach were taking part in it. Being a holiday, 
I took the opportunity of travelling homewards, and after a 
fortnight of great interest, both as regards Sihlwald and Forbach, 
I would say what Professor Blackie said about Stromness and 
John o Groats—“Comtort there with kindness cheaply 
dwells.” 
