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The water skate is invented to enable him to strike out with his feet as
in walking. Under the skate there are two "fins." These remain pressed
together with the forward movement of the foot, but with the same movement
as the hands take in swimming. These fins open out as the foot reaches the
limit of its stride, and push back the water exactly in the same way that
the arms do.

It is claimed that a high rate of speed can be obtained with this water
skate.

CANOPY FOR BICYCLES.--All cyclers complain so of the heat of the
sun, that busy brains are at work to find a means of protecting the riders
from the fierce heat.

A canopy has just been invented, which seems to be the most practical and
sensible of any of the coverings offered.

It has a pointed roof to it, and spreads over the rider at a distance that
in no way obstructs the view.

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One great advantage of this canopy is that it is firmer than any other
kind so far suggested.

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THE PORTABLE FIRE-ESCAPE is an invention that should recommend