VICTORIA PARK.

Press, Volume LVII, Issue 10635, 20 April 1900, Page 3

VICTORIA PARK.

TO THE KDITOB OF THE PRTSSB. Sir, —Will you grant mc a lf;le space to draw attention to the disgracexul condition of the kiosk at Victoria Park, and to the want of proper conveniences for visitors. The kiosk itself is an ornament to the grounds, perched as it is on a projecting volcanic rock. It was intended as a shelter for picnic parties during windy or showery weather, and should, therefore, be kept scrupulously clean and inviting. At present it is quite tlie reverse; in fact it gives one the idea of having been. used for far other purposes. Again the floor is full of inequalities, which a couple of casks of cement and a load or two of sand wouM easily rectify. The Park is a charming spot, commanding a magnificent view of the plains of Canterbury, the Southern Alps, and the city of Cliflstchurch.

It has the advantage of plenty of shelter for picnic parties in the -groves of pines. If properly looked after, Victoria Park will soon become a favourite resort for holidaymakers, who df> nt>t mind a moderate amount of up hill walking—-the splendid view and the deliriously fresh air will fully repay the little trouble in there. I trust, Sir. tTiat these few lines will suffice to attract the attention of those who have the control of the Park, and that the kiosk may soon be nifde a thing of joy as well as a thing of beauty.—Yours, etc., DISGUSTED.