"Yes. Well, that's all I have to say to you about this pier. It is
yours. Take care of it."

The new pier is one of the largest of the five that are to surround the
city. It is roofed over, so that those who wish to enjoy it are
sheltered from the sun.

It is seven hundred and twenty feet long, and fifty feet wide. Plenty
large enough for crowds of people to use it in comfort.

The pier juts farther out into the river than any of the neighboring
docks, and at its end there is a fine view up and down the river.

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.

G.H. ROSENFELD.