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The Boy Mechanic, Volume 1

Volume 1 — Feat of Balancing on Chairs

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Illustration from The Boy Mechanic, Volume 1: 700 Things for Boys to Do

Among the numerous physical exercises is the feat of balancing on the two rear legs of a chair while one foot rests on the front part of the seat and the other on the back of the chair. This may appear to be a hard thing to do, yet with a little practice it may be accomplished. This exercise is one of many practiced by the boys of a boys' home for an annual display given by them. A dozen of the boys will mount chairs at the same time and keep them in balance at the word of a commanding officer.

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