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MODELLING. 



A very superior specimen of modelling was exhibited at our 

 last fair, which justly attracted general admiration. It consisted 

 of a colossal dog in bronze, representing a large dog, who having 

 broken his chain is roaming at large and suddenly stops at the 

 sound of a familiar voice. The idea is most beautifully illustra- 

 ted in this production. As a work of art it possesses great merit, 

 is decidedly original, and reflects honor on the artists. 



It was designed and modelled by Thomas F. Hoppin, of Provi- 

 dence, R. I., and cast in bronze by the Messrs. Audubon at the 

 Minnesota Foundry, under the direction of Messrs. Bogardus & 

 Hoppin, of New- York. A. C. 



MODEL OF A DISABLED SHIP. 



Capt. J. G. Lawton exhibited a well constructed model of the 

 ship Warren, as she arrived at the port of New'-York during the 

 winter of 1850-51, having been 109 days on her passage from 

 Glasgow to this port. After being 31 days out, the vessel lost 

 her rudder, and was rendered almost a complete wreck, in one 

 of those severe gales which swept tlie Atlantic ocean during that 

 winter. She remained at the mercy of the storm and rode it out. 

 After 15 days Capt. L. had constructed a rudder out of a hemp 

 cable, and attached it to the vessel, with the assistance of which, 

 and tlie few sails they were enabled to spread, she reached her 

 port after a further space of 63 days. 



A model of the rudder was also exhibited, and the method of 

 attaching it to the ship. The whole reflects great credit on the 

 commandant of this vessel, and strikingly illustrates the influence 

 of dire necessity on the faculties of our race. A. C. 



