A KENTISH HILL FOR THE PUBLIC.
[TO THE EDITOR OF THE "SPECTATOR."] SIB, —Yon have been so uniformly sympathetic in promoting the various schemes for securing open spaces for the people. and have appreciated so much the importance of "natural pictures," that I earnestly trust you may see your way to make known to your readers the urgent need there is of help to complete the sum needed for the acquisition of Mariner's Hill. This hill is the southern slope of one of those Kentish promontories which command a view over wood and meadow to " the dim blue goodness of the Weald," to the Ashdown Forest Range and the South Downs. A part of the land has already been given to the National Trust, and at present com- mands magnificent views east, west, and south. The wind Cows over it freely, and the sun can be seen from its rising to its setting. But the eastern view is now threatened by building. Fourteen acres on the eastern side, the possession of which would entirely preserve the view, are, by the generosity of the owner, offered to the National Trust for a sum far below its building value. Of the 21,550 required £1,025 has already been contributed, but the balance is needed at once. I shall myself be glad to receive donations, or they can be sent to the National Trust, 25 Victoria Street, Westminster. These pro- montories are naturally being taken up for residential purposes, and it is very important that some should be secured before it is too late.—I am, Sir, &c.,
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