The Boys’ book of manly exercises, sports, and games. (1881)
New York : E.P. Dutton, 1881. · leaf 114
deways in the centre of the handkerchief, and gather the four corners together. Then, when the handkerchief is held up by the corners, make the cut without bending the elbow. It will be seen that the apple is divided fairly in the centre, and the silk forced through the fruit. TO CUT A BROOMSTICK… … cutting: the bkoomstick. edges of two tumblers filled with water, and, with a powerful stroke of a sharp sword, divided the stick H Hi
