in design, and Papa's added touches of scientific construction made a very happy combination. He designed a fire-place screen hung like a window on pulley, and weights, which could be pulled down when needed and pushed out of sight in the wall when not in use.
In order to more fully enjoy the newly created view, two large windows, occupying nearly one whole side of the dining and living rooms, were installed.
To obviate the necessity of carrying firewood through the house, Papa constructed wood-boxes which could be loaded in the cellar and swung into position beneath seats beside the fire-places. A combination cold frame grouping and hot house, and an elaborate cold-frame built large enough to permit walking in, were other features of a scientific nature.
For many years, Papa was an indefatigable golfer, but even into golf he carried his analytic turn of mind. Unlike most golfers, he spent a large
in design, and Papa's added touches of scientific construction made a very happy combination. He designed a fire-place screen hung like a window on pulley, and weights, which could be pulled down when needed and pushed out of sight in the wall when not in use.
In order to more fully enjoy the newly created view, two large windows, occupying nearly one whole side of the dining and living rooms, were installed.
To obviate the necessity of carrying firewood through the house, Papa constructed wood-boxes which could be loaded in the cellar and swung into position beneath seats beside the fire-places. A combination cold frame grouping and hot house, and an elaborate cold-frame built large enough to permit walking in, were other features of a scientific nature.
For many years, Papa was an indefatigable golfer, but even into golf he carried his analytic turn of mind. Unlike most golfers, he spent a large
