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edifice in the Saracenic style of architecture, erected by the late 

 Maharaja in memory of the -visit of the heir to England's throne to 

 Jeypore. This building serves the purposes of a museum, library, 

 and town hall. Here may be seen collected some very rare and 

 choice ob/ets d'art from all parts of the country, but especially the 

 art ware for which Jeypore and some neighbouring towns are 

 famous. 



Descending from the bandstand, and wending his steps south- 

 west, the visitor finds himself facing the beautiful Aviary ^lso designed 

 by Dr. De Fabeck. It is one of the finest of its kind in India, the 

 style of architecture being Saracenic, in conformation with the' sur- 

 rounding buildings. Here may be seen birds of rare and beautiful 

 plumage, collected from all parts of the world. Attached to the 

 Aviary is an idyllic Tealery, in which aquatic birds of sorts find a 

 congenial home. Turning due west, the visitor comes suddenly 

 upon the extensive Vinery, which is made up of white marble 

 pillars and covered with vines procured from sueh distant places 

 as Egypt, Portugal, France, Afghanistan, and some of the delicious 

 varieties of grapes grown in the Nizam's dominions, notably the famous 

 " Habshee," or black African variety. There is also a romantic look- 

 ing serpentine lake, which in my time used to be called the " Infernal 

 regions,'' from the thick undergrowth of trees studding its sides, 

 before getting to the fairy-like parterre' at the bottom, or centre of the 

 lake. Here deer and other wild animals of a harmless type were 

 allowed to roam at pleasure. There is also an extensive deer park, 

 and a fine collection of the carnivora of Hajputana. A vegetable 

 garden of considerable extent supplies the needs of the European 

 population in the way of European vegetables. There used to be a 

 separate fruit garden in my time, but this has now given place to 

 grass plots and the ornamental grounds surrounding the Albert 

 Hall. Facing the east gate, leading into the Mayo Hospital, stands 

 a colossal bronze statue of the late Lord Mayo, who was a close friend 

 of the late Maharaja. The design of the Mayo Hospital is also from 

 the facile pencil of Dr. De Fabeck. The whole garden is lighted with 

 gas ; while carriage drives twenty feet wide intersect the garden 

 throughout. And here I will take leave of the "Ram Newas" 

 Garden. 



