The gardens were surrounded with large overspreading elms, hence the name of the Grove, and in the hottest day of Summer a luxuriantly refreshing shade was afforded the fashionable promenaders who supported by subscription the establishment, which was open every day during the season. On Wednesdays a public breakfast was provided, when a band of music attended, and played at proper intervals select pieces of music. The breakfasts, when the weather was fine, were well attended, and boasted of all the elegance and the fashion in Brighton. Parties also, at other times went there to breakfast, drink tea, take refreshments—which were provided in abundance,—read the papers, &c. It possessed a well-appointed saloon, fitted up in an elegant style: adjoining which was an octagon-shaped orchestra. On particular nights the Gardens were brilliantly illuminated, and displays of fireworks were given; at which times the admissions were half-a-crown, and the entertainments were conducted with the greatest order and decorum. Upon stripping the walls of the house formerly inhabited by Mr. Johnson, recently purchased by Mr. Bradley, in Bond Street, a bill, having reference to these Gardens, and printed as follows, was brought to light:— Under the patronage of His Royal Highness THE PRINCE OF WALES. PROMENADE GROVE. The Nobility, Gentry, and Public are respectfully informed that there will be ON THURSDAY EVENING, AUGUST 8TH, 1802, A GRAND CONCERT, of VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC. After which a MAGNIFICENT DISPLAY OF FIRE-WORKS. Designs and Fire-works by MR. MORTRAM. By Permission of Colonel Jones, the Band of the 18th Dragoons will perform on the Lawn. Admission at Half-past Seven; Concert at Eight, and Fire-works at Nine O’clock. _Managers_,— MESSRS. VERNEY AND JOHNSON. The Promenade Grove, as a place of public entertainment, closed with a Grand Gala, which terminated with the spectacle of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, on the 19th of September, 1802.