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from Hastings Hill, is here annexed. At the bottom of the hill you enter a pleasant shady lane, on each side of which are tall spreading trees, whose branches in the summer form an impenetrable arch, through which you enter to the town, consisting of two parallel streets of considerable length, running nearly north and south, and opening to the sea, with several lesser ones, intersected by gardens, and a suburb, which extends along the beach. Between the two main streets runs a small stream of water called the Bourne, which empties itself into the sea. Here are a number of handsome modern built houses ; and from the spirit of improvement manifested at most watering-places, more are likely to be soon built. A plan has been much talked of for building a row of houses in a field called the Croft, that runs parallel with the main street, and commands a fine view of the sea. Two houses are already built, and more will be begun this summer. Five lodging-houses have lately been built by Mr. Satterly, and two by Mr. Carly, at the west end of the fort, -