184 REPOET OP THE COUNCIL, 



The shape and situation of the ground which slopes gradually 

 from the North to the South, admitted of the formation of succes- 

 sive terraces on different levels, affording peculiar facilities for 

 effective and ornamental treatment, and was well adapted for the 

 ■ display of sculpture ; while a fine Conservatory at the upper end, 

 and a Colonnade extending round it, would afford a promenade 

 of three-quarters of a mile in length, sheltered from heat and 

 cold, wind and wet. The Colonnade would also offer peculiar 

 facilities for the display of Flowers and Fruit on occasions of bad 

 weather, a misfortune which so frequently marred the Chiswick 

 Fetes. 



As to the mode of raising 50,000Z. the Council believed that it 

 might be effected by the issue of. a certain number of Life 

 Memberships ; but as the success of the undertaking would in 

 some measure depend upon the vigour with which it was prose- 

 cuted, and it was of importance that the works should not be 

 delayed if once determined on, it would be requisite to obtain the 

 money immediately required for the progress of the works by the 



redeemed «s the receipts from Life Memberships became 

 available. Donations in aid of the undertaking would at the 

 same time be thankfully accepted by the Council, and they would 

 " " " exceeding Twenty 



