Mayor Strong made a suggestion during the ceremonies that met with great favor.
He said that he thought it would be a very nice thing to put glass sides into the pier, and heat it. He thought it would make a grand hall for the people of the district to use for meetings in winter, as well as promenading in summer.
These five recreation piers are likely to prove a great blessing to the city. The people who know most about such things have learned that to keep boys and girls good they must be made happy. One of the easiest ways to make them happy is to give them plenty of places where they can romp and play in the fresh air and sunshine.
INVENTION AND DISCOVERY.
Storm Front for Vehicles.—For those who live in the country and do much driving in the winter, this storm front is a capital scheme.
It is made on the same plan as the glass front of the new hansom cabs which have been introduced into this country within the last few years.
The front is made in one solid piece. There are two little glass windows in it, to enable the occupants of the buggy to see out. When it is not in use it is pulled up over the heads of the riders, and when the storm comes on a cord lets it down in front of them.
It is so adjusted that the driver can handle the reins under it, and while it might not be safe to drive a skittish horse with it down, still for the ordinary use in the country it will be a great comfort.