POINTS FROM LETTERS
THE AGE OF TREES.
With reference to the age of trees, mentioned in Sir W. Beach Thomas' " Country Life " article, the " Big Trees " of California attain a much greater age than one thousand years. These trees (Sequoia Gigantea) are believed to be capable of living to five thousand years under favourable conditions • in actual fact, at least one that was felled was found to be two thousand two hundred years old.—D. T. STEWART, Woodside, Sunnylaw.
SUNDAY OPENING OF CINEMAS.
The controversy in respect to the Sunday opening of cinemas gives an opportunity for hospitals and other charities to express appreciation of the valuable financial assistance received from the performances. Although King's College Hospital, through its position in South London, does not
obtain as much as hospitals in Central London, the amount would be a serious loss, especially at the present time, if any change were made in the existing arrangements.—C. E. A. BEDWELL, House Governor, King's College Hospital, Denmark Hill, London, S.E. 5.
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