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Single Speaker: 



"When we stand with the woods around us, 



And the great boughs overhead; 



When the wind blows cool on our forehead, 



And the breath of the pine is shed; 



When the song of the thrush is ringing 



Wonderful, rich, apart — 



Between the sound and the silence 



Comes a sudden lift of the heart." 



— Elizabeth K. Adams. 



Leader: "We know where the trees in our (town) (village) (city) are." 

 Shows map colored to mark wooded areas. 



Each speaker steps forward in turn and shows his branch, saying: 



"I have brought the (name of tree) to show you. 

 "Here is the (name of tree) to show you. 

 "I have found the (name of tree) to show you. 

 "This is the (name of tree) to show you. 



Note. — Do not omit the evergreen trees. 



It grows (state 

 distribution 

 in this locality). 



Leader: "Once forests covered all this region, now only a few trees are 

 left." 



Single Speaker: 



"Preserve your forests, in them lies your wealth; 

 They are better than gold, for riches untold 

 Cannot buy what they'll give you in comfort and health; 

 Their thirsty roots will drink in the rain 

 That might cause your rivers to overflow, 

 And they'll store it up till the leaves breathe it forth. 

 To temper the heat of the summer glow. 



"When down from the North the wind rides forth, 



Your friends, the trees, will break its power; 



In their branches, in spring, the birds will sing. 



They will shelter each delicate wind-blown flower. 



Now the secret is this, — bear it well in mind. 



No matter how urgent may be your case, — 



'Never lay your axe to the root of a tree 



Till you've planted another to take its place.' " 



— "The Secret." Lillie Southgate. 



Note. — Apply to State Forester, State Board of Agriculture and State His- 

 torian for information about early and present conditions of forests. 



