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From Historical Hastings
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second to none are here for boating, sailing, fishing, and other aquatic pleasures. Golf (two links), cricket, bowls, tennis, croquet, hockey and football can be indulged in. Hunting with the East Sussex Foxhounds, Otter Hounds and Harriers all meet in the neighbourhood. Its musical arrangements are of a very high order, and under the directorship of Mr. Julian Clifford, Military Bands (frequently changed) are engaged during the Season, while during the Winter Season Mr. Julian Clifford conducts a splendid orchestra, playing daily, including Sundays and frequent concerts are given in the Public Halls and on both Piers, while several Entertainment Parties cater for the public in various parts of the town. A great feature all the year round is the splendidly appointed Motor Coaches running daily into the rural country and trips to all parts of England, Scotland and Wales are arranged.

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A. M. Breach.
 
White Rock Bowling Green


Hastings has become famous for its annual fixtures for the sportsman and the general public, including an Open Bowling Tournament on the White Rock Bowling Greens of Cumberland turf, County Cricket Week, Tennis Tournament, Regatta, Sea Fishing and Pier Fishing bv the Angling Association, besides frequent and delightful Al-fresco Fetes in the beautiful Parks and Gardens, while the Circular Tram Route of nine miles around the lovely hills surrounding Hastings and St. Leonards is a treat not to be missed. Nature evidently planned the place for rest and recuperation. Nowhere else, within easy reach of London, are such gems of scenery -