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the north wind up, away from persons on the plat- 

 form. The fence on the east and west ends, part 

 solid, part curtained. Decorated with evergreens in 

 boxes. The whole, boxes, floor and fences, made in 

 sections convenient to put in place and remove. 



Photo by the Author 



Children gaining vitality from fresh air and sunshine. Winter 

 garden. DeWitt Clinton Park, 1910. Planned by Mrs. Henry 

 Parsons 



Thermometers hung on opposite sides of the north 

 fence registered a difference of 30 degrees Fahrenheit. 

 The equipment consisted of steamer chairs, large army 

 and horse blankets, pillows covered with turkey red, 

 and foot warmers. 



The foot warmers were made of the hand carriers 



