250 Lord Sundcrlitfs Improvements 



Lord Sunderlin himself has been a great 

 planter. An avenue of trees, leading to the 

 church, is happily contrived, by planting shrubs 

 and low trees within the rows, to form a bank, 

 which gradually rises on each side from the 

 humble rose to the majestic lofty beech. The 

 inside of the church at once displays both 

 elegance and simplicity. By the side of the 

 communion table the reading desk is placed, 

 which brings the whole congregation within 

 the view of the minister. The windows are 

 glazed with ground glass, which creates a dead 

 and sombre light, very appropriate to the cha- 

 racter of the edifice. A mausoleum adjoining 

 the church is erecting for the family ; and at a 

 short distance is the parsonage house, exhibit- 

 ing every appearance of comfort. 



In the whole of these arrangements, as well 

 as in every other part of the establishment, 

 appear indications of order and benevolent 

 consideration, as pleasing to the eye as gratify- 

 ing to the heart. 



Mr. Bertie, the land agent, has made great 

 improvements in the farm ; potatoes are set by 

 the plough, and with its assistance kept per- 

 fectly clean. Two sorts are cultivated white, 

 for culinary purposes, and black, for feeding 



