233 



Between the north and south sides there is a space sufficient for 

 these movements, but none to spare; we therefore assume that 

 whenever a street is opened on the south of the parade ground, it 

 will be laid out entirely clear of the property now under control of 

 your Commission. 



The reviewing officer would face east and occupy a position from 

 which the whole field could be commanded at a glance, except the 

 comparatively small space in his rear, which is proposed to be re- 

 served for spectators. The boundary of the ground is here irregular ; 

 and we have taken advantage of this peculiarity to set apart a site 

 for such outbuildings as will, in all probability, be hereafter needed. 

 As these buildings, marked B on the plan, should not come prom- 

 inently into notice ; and as it is undesirable to retain the present 

 oblique line of the property as the western boundary of an otherwise 

 rectangular field, we have arranged the space required for miscel- 

 laneous purposes in such a way that, when viewed from any interior 

 point, the whole will appear a symmetrical quadrangle. 



A site for a building of moderate extent is indicated on the ex- 

 treme west, and marked A on the plan ; the first story of which 

 might be partly open, and furnish shelter from sun and rain for a 

 large number of persons ; in the second story accommodations could 

 be arranged for the use of officers and invited guests. 



As a military parade always has interest for the public, and it is 

 desirable for the sake of the military itself that it should receive 

 attention; it is proper and just that some special provision should be 

 made for the convenience of spectators, so that without pushing or 

 crowding for front places, or any disorder which would destroy their 

 pleasure, a large concourse of persons may overlook the field. We 

 therefore propose to appropriate a stretch of ground immediately in 

 the rear of the position indicated for the reviewing officer, and 

 marked CC on the plan, for the use of visitors ; and to give its 

 eastern face a gradual upward slope, so that it may offer to all who 

 occupy it a good chance to see whatever may be going on ; and as 

 the parade ground itself will fall slightly towards this artificial bank, 

 the advantages to be gained by this arrangement will be correspond- 

 ingly increased. 



A large graveled area is shown on the plan at the west side, con- 

 nected by roads on the north and south sides with a smaller graveled 

 space on the east ; the greater portion of the parade ground being 

 included in one rectangular central plot of greensward. 



It is not proposed to reduce the ground available for military 

 exercises by planting ; but a belt of trees is indicated on the west 



