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TO THE EDITOR. Sir, --I have visited the Botanic Gardens lately on several occasions, and admire very much the manner in which they are recovering from the disasters of storm and flood. The trees, shrubs, and flowers will shortly be bursting into the fair blossom of spring, when "the airs of heaven" will become more genial to young and old, especially perhaps to those whose wandering feet lead them to discover the lovely "peeps" of scenery which wait for the appreciation of the lovers of Nature, and many who retire with books for companions to seek the pleasures which are included within bright and agreeable surroundings, and those especially, perhaps, who delight in the sports of tennis and cricket.

I wish to say a few more seats would provide great convenience to visitors. The pretty slopes on either side, from the Queensland Club corner to the Government House gate, might have a dozen seats palced with advantage. Round the tennis court, on Saturday last, quite 100 visitors sat on the grass, which was wet from a shower of rain. Seats here would be greatly appreciated, I am sure ; the cost need not be very great. Our Botanic Gardens have been famous for many years, and to add the conveniences I name will make them even more popular. - I am, sir &c., J. THORNELOE SMITH.