Rensselaer Union, Volume 7, Number 9, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 19 November 1874 — Things Not Exhibited. [ARTICLE]

Things Not Exhibited.

Visitors to the Mechanics’ Exhibition have looked in the various departments in vain for specimens of the following pieces of workmanship, with which many are familiar: Specimens of “ Political Slate;” a curious article in mosaic, exceedingly brittle. “ An Iron Will,” contributed by a man of the right metal. A specimen of the “ Face” used to “ set like a flint against” various objects—cheek remarkably hard. “An Instrument of Violence;” after the model of the bass drum. Two thousand two hufidred pounds soap—the original washing-ton of America. The Palm that is “ borne away;” a handy article. Tape-measures for taking the “ Height of Absurdity,” the “ Breadth of Humor,” and “ Depth of Infamy.” “ Food for Reflection.” Of course the visitor need not in this case expect too cereal food. “ A Bar of Progress.” Not permitted to be exhibited by the State Constables. “ The Glass of Fashion” —’excluded on account of disputes as to whether it was a looking-glass, a champagne-glass or an eye-glass. Spicer, at a hearing before the committee, proved that a nigh glass was also a n-ear glass. The “ Weight of Responsibility” —too heavy for exhibition to the public and too familiar to most visitors. The “ Mantle of Charity” —almost impossible to obtain in these exacting days. Box used for “ boxing the compass,” with celebrated pugilist to explain the points and show when a blow may be expected at sea. “An Unerring Shaft.” All of our steam-engine builders stand ready to contribute one or a dozen of these. “A Piece of Somebody’s Mind.” This is given so freely that the committee had more of it than they knew what to do with. “ Yarns" spun by sailors at sea when stories are called for; tougher than can be produced at the regular factories on shore. “ The Force of Circumstances.” Warranted to drive any machinery in existence.—Boston Commercial Bulletin.