etc., did not appear to be deprived of their usual quantity; and whilst the cry for water at Hastings was daily increasing, with a falling-off in the supply of that necessary commodity, it was given out that the proprietors of the Eversfield waterworks intended to add to their reservoirs, one with a surface of seven acres and a depth of 50 feet. This, it was said, would have a sufficient area to supply not only St. Leonards eastward of the Archway, but also Hastings; each district with 50,000 gallons of pure filtered water daily. It was further stated that the supply from such a source would enable the Hastings Commissioners to reduce their water-rate by at least one-third of that which had been theretofore made. The Eversfield reservoirs were supplied by springs in the Newgate and Shornden Woods, and the water, which was said to be of excellent quality, was conveyed in 6-inch pipes through the lands belonging to the Countess of Waldegrave (who gave permission for the same), past St. Andrews terrace, across the Priory ground, to the St. Leonards Archway. Consumers were supplied to an elevation of 100 feet above the road, and stand-pipes had been connected with the main for purpose of watering the roads — a service which the different parishes had already availed themselves. The rate levied by the proprietors from Jan. 1st, 1850 was 6d. in the pound, which was one third lower than the rate at Hastings. At a meeting of the consumers it was resolved that a memorial should be presented to C. G. Eversfield, of Deane Park, stating the benefit that the enlarged supply would afford, and urging that the additional works might be completed as soon as possible. Further on it will be seen that Mr. Clark was the proprietor of the so-called Eversfield Waterworks, and that Mr. Eversfield was the lessor of the ground.
Storms and Tides 1850
The blizzard of wind and snow; with 14 degrees of frost, which at the close of last year scattered hay-ricks and corn-stacks, and was in other ways unpleasant in our own locality, wrought terrible havoc at Yarmouth — a place which for centuries had been familiar to Hastings fishermen. The spring tides, increased by tempestuous winds from the north-west, laid under water the towns of Yarmouth and Lowestoft, together with miles of adjacent country. Eleven vessels were driven onto the sands, and were partially wrecked.
On the 28th of January, the schooner “Perseverance”, of St. Leonards, while running for the harbour at Ramsgate, collided with the Pier-head, broke her anchor, and started several planks in her bow.
On the 9th of May, a water-spout passed over St. Leonards from west to east at about noon. It was apparently of great altitude, and had -
