On page [151] will be found some illustrated particulars concerning this great man’s life, which our readers, young and old, will do well to imitate. The series of silhouettes at the top of the page treat of the Story of the Little Hatchet.
No. 1. Here we see the Grandfather of his Country climbing a cherry tree after cherries.
No. 2. His little son (afterwards Father of his Country) is here seen chopping at said tree with his little hatchet.
No. 3. How should he know that the old man was up said tree, and if so, what business had he up there anyhow?
No. 4. “I’ll let you know,” is what the old gentleman remarked. “I did it with my little hatchet,” roared George as well as he could from his embarrassing position, “but I’ll never do so no more!”
Advice gratis. When you chop down cherry trees wait until the old man goes out of town.
No. 5. Gives us a fine view of the site of Washington’s birthplace, and shows what an enterprising man Dr. Binks is.
No. 6. The crop of persons who have missed and otherwise remember Washington is pretty good this year.
No. 7. Here we have a party who does not remember Washington to any great extent. Thinks he has heard the name somewhere.