tends to a considerable distance. The hour for the receding of the tide is anxiously looked for by the children, who may be seen at such times in great numbers, amusing themselves by picking up shells, riding on donkeys, &c. Ladies and gentlemen also may be seen galloping up and down the sands; some on ponies, others on more spirited animals.
Even at high tide the beach is much frequented, and the seats and benches are constantly occupied by individuals who are anxious to inhale the sea breezes, while they are either reading, talking, or otherwise amusing themselves. The
Marine Parade
forms a delightful promenade, it is 800 feet in length; it is not only ornamental and useful but does great credit to the inhabitants, who erected it at a cost of £1,000 by voluntary subscription.
Sea Bathing
at Hastings is excellent, and the water is beautifully pure; at low tide a person may walk out to a considerable distance, without the least fear of any accident. The machines are similar to those in use at Ramsgate, but they have no hoods over them; persons bathing are therefore more exposed to the public gaze. New and elegant -
