Show kriss kringle a cru I vandal this Is an opportune time for the consideration ot of the effects our ill advised practice of christmas tree decorations is going to have upon the nation A few weeks ago the axe was in lit use throughout new england aher ever evergreens were growing cut ting ling them by the million to be shipped all over the land for the holiday trade the fad which has taken such a hold apon americans of celebrating cele celee orating rating the a rth of christ by ng the in ches es of a million handsome thrifty young eier evergreens greens should be abandoned these trees are needed to supply this nation with lumber and timber and it Is a crime to cause such destruct on as occurs every year at chri maa inas arbor culture |