FESTIVITIES AT KAWHIA.

Kawhia Settler and Raglan Advertiser, Volume IV, Issue 202, 31 March 1905, Page 2

FESTIVITIES AT KAWHIA.

Brilliant Successes. For the past few weeks the chopping carnival and sports have been fully discussed, and it was recognised that each event would prove successful if fine weather prevailed. Fortunately this was experienced, and in consequence large numbers of settlers and others visited the town ; the spacious accommodation houses were overcrowded, and many visitors were unable to prooure beds. About 25 people came from Taranaki by the s. p . Ria Ora. Oar popular member. Mr Lang, was present on each occasion, renewing old acquaintances and making new friends.

Thursday, March 23rd. The round of festivities was commenced on Thursday night, whan alacd*rmoH’s Bioscope Company opened io a good house, the audience apparently enjoying the high quality of the performance ->jr At the cotftfTusfon of the entertainment, the ball in connection with ihe Axemen's Carnival was held and proved very sascessful. About 50 couples attended, Mr Watts providing the music, Mr J- Falwaeser being in hi? usual rote of Master of Ceremonies. The refreshments supplied by Mr Turrell were of a high order. A word of praise is due to Mr E. D. Hamilton who worked very hard to make the dance the success it was, and ably carried out the duties of secretary. Friday, March 2ith.

AXEMEN’S CARNIVAL. Patron—F. W. Lang, Esq., M.H-R. President—H. J. Greenslode, Esq. Vice-presidents—Messrs W. M’Oardle, Sobye, Elliott, Mackenzie, Goodfellow, Humphreys, Maxted, Douglas, Mason, Langley, O. Perham and Dr Jenkins. Judges—Mr Jonkins, Messrs Hustler and Hamilton. Starter—Mr W. Armstrong, Timekeepers —Messrs Dance and Gosling. Handicappers —Messrs W. Shaw, J. Crotty and J. Hustler, jr. Executive Commietee—Messrs Dereoourt, W. Shaw, Wade, Crotty, T. Scott, W. Armstrong, Jas. Noonan, John Scott, Randall, C. Mowatt, Hustler, jr., E.Falwasser, Jonathan, Pettit, Pearson, Hartman. The residents of thia locality are evidently the important part that the axe has played, and will play, in the development of the district, and it is no wonder that the carnival was so well attended. The committee had arranged a liberal anti varied programme, and they were well rewarded by the attendance—if nothing else—of Con. Casey, one of the world’s champion axemen and sawyers, and the well known Pretty Bros. An entry was also received from Teruy (holder of the world’s record for an 18in block), but he did not put in an appearance. The attendance on the ground was about 850, and we are certain 'that everyone left the field well satisfied with what they had seen, for such a display of axework is not witnessed every day, and wai well worth travelling many miles to see. We have not the space to go into details of each event, but it must be mentioned that the brilliant chopping and sawing by the back mark men, especially Casey, was indeed marvellous, and elicited rounds of applause. The officials all worked Weil, and especial praise is due to Mr Prentice for his services as secretary, and the ability he displayed in carrying out his arduous duties, Mr E, Fa!wasser had a refreshment booth on the ground and appeared to do a’ good “ biz,” Appended are the results of the various events : 1 100 Yards Open Handicap. Ist 15s, 2nd 6s. Entrance 2s. D. Eagan ... ... 1 Tapa 2 There were about a dozen entrants for this, only about half of whom got off the mark. Egan won very easily. 2 Maiden Chop, 15in block. Ist silver cup valued £2 2s, 2nd 15s. Nom. 2b 6d, acc. Is A. Bchrieber, scr ... 1 W, Coe, scr ... ... 2 O. Mowatt, scr 8 H. Valier, A. Ireland, Mara and H. Coe (all scratch) also competed. This was a good go, Schriebsr, chopping very well, won with a little to spare. Time, Bmin. ssec. B Drop Kicking Football. Ist J 0 2nd 2s 6d. Entrance Is P. Moke ... ... 1 Papa ... ... ... 2 Twelve competed, but the kicking was very poor. 4 Open Handicap Haw (18in block) two men. Ist £4, 2nd £l. Nom. 3s, acc. 2s Sobrieber and Mitchell, 6sc 1 Casey and D. Pretty, scr 2 Ireland and mate, lOsao 8 Mowatt and E. Pretty also competed. This was a splendid exhibition of sawing, the Oparau couple winning by about a second only. Time 24| secs. 5 Wrestling, Cumberland style (under 12st). Ist 15s. Entrance Is 6d R. Carroll 1 Four entries. Carroll, who is the chiimoion wroetler of Taranaki, bad no difficulty in throwing his opponents. The event created much excitement, and led to a couple of private matches being made between Carroll and Kana and CaeroU and Tahatuku tor £1 a-

side, both of which were won by (Jarrell, 6 Kawhia County Oup Handicap Chop (20in blocks) Ist £lO, 2nd £2 10b, 3-d £1 10s. Nom. 7s, aco 7s O. Casey, scr... -... 1 -K. PreUy, lOsecs ... 2 D. Pretty, scr 8 G. Hodgson 70eec, E. Edgecombe .758ec., H. Wade 753e0, A. Bchrieber 82?ec and H, V.alter also chopped. The event caused great excitement, interest' being centred in the scratch men, who chopped beautifully, Caney winning by about two blows, E. Pretty beating hia brother by about the same for second place, The second man had bad luck, as he was in error started from scratch. Hodgson broke his axe handle when going well. Time 2min 4£sec. 7 Tilting at Bing. 10s. Entry Is B. Clench ... ... 1 Ten competed. The winner got two rings in Itoin Bsso. 8 Underhand Handicap Chop, 18in block. Ist £B, 2nd 20s. Nom. 2s, ac. 2s G. Hodgson, SOsec ... 1 C. Casey, sor 2 The other competitors were—E. Pretty lOsec, H. Wade 72sec, W. Coe 81seo, E. Edgecombe Slsec. This was a great go between the two placed men, Hcdgaon winning by about a second. Time 2min 47aec, Casye cutting the block in Irnin 48sec. 9 Driving Cricket Ball. Prize 10s. Entrance Is No entry. 10 Second Handicap Chop, 18in block. Ist £5, 2nd 80s. Nom. 4s, ac. 2s 6d D. Pretty, scr 1 A. Sohrieber 79iec ... 2 E. Edgecombe ... 8 E. Pretty lOaeo, H. Wade 73seo, W. Coe 83sec, C. Mowatt 88sec, Maru 88 sec also chopped. The winner was closely followed by Bchrieber, who chopped well. Time Imin BSsec. 11 Post Mortising Competition. Ist 20s, 2nd ss. Nom. Is, ac. Is. Competitors to provide their own tools No entry. 12 Front Soar! and Back up with saw, 20in blocks (one man scarf 6in with axe). Ist £B, 2nd £l. Nom. 2s, ac. 2s. Casey and D. Pretty, scr 1 Mowatt and E. Pretty, 103c2 Bchrieber and Mitchell, lOsec also competed. The rapid manner in which the winners completed their work was a treat to witness. Time 42|sec. 18 Horse High Jump. Prize 15s. Entrance Is 6d T. Phillips’ Musk ... 1 This event,- which wag well contested, concluded a splendid day’s sport. In the evening the Bioscope Company appeared before a good audience. The entertainment was followed by a dance, which was attended by about 80 couples, the music being supplied by Messrs Watts (piano), W. Davis (piccolo), R. Davis (violin) and Hartman (cornet).

Saturday, March-25th.

HACK |RAOES. Patron—Dr C. Campbell Jenkins. President—Taurangi Kingi. Vice-presidents—Messrs J. Hinton, Toihau, Teuwera, Tuteao. Judge—Mr G. G. Jonathan. Timekeeper—Mr E. A. Dance. Starter —Mr E. 0. Falwasser. Treasurer—Mr G. Maxted. Clerk of Course—Mr R M‘Cardle. Auditor—Mr E. A. Dance. Clerk of Scales—Mr Mackenzie!. Handicappers—Messrs 0. King, W. A. Gosling and A. L. Turrell. Protest committee—Messrs H. Campbell, A. L. Turrell, J. Hinton, J. E. Scott and the Secretary. Secretary—Mr W. A. Gosling. Stewards—Messrs Turrell, H. Campbell, A. E. Langley, E. D. Hamilton, H. Falwasser, F. Newton, W. Morgan, Rewi Wetini, J. E. Scott, F. Pickering, Taui Wetere, V. M‘ Cardie and officers ex officio.

A few showers fell early on Saturday morning, but as the day advanced the clouds disappeared, and in consequence a good crowd attended the races, about 400 being present, the takings at the gates realising £l2 ss. The committee had gone to considerable trouble in arranging details, and everything was carried out In tip-top style, the day's sport passing off without a hitch. The acceptances had come in well, but unfortunately the scratching pen was freely used, some of the owners considering that the course was not good enough. Only one race was disputed—the Maiden—in which protests were entered against the winner by the owner of the second horse on the grounds that Violet had won a race, and by she owner of Girvan that Waitoaoa was running under an assumed name. The protest committee decided that Violet’s bets be paid, and impounded the stakes pending enquiries. The “ bookies ” were in evidence, about a dozen plying their calling. The Kawhia Brass Bend discoursed music during the day iu a pleasing manner. Mr J. Falwasser did good business with the refreshment booth and luncheon room. The .officials all worked wall to bring the meeting to a successful issue, and especially so Mr Gosling, the secretary, who displayed more than the usual amount of energy in his work, proving a perfect Trojan. The races resulted as follows :

1. Handicap Hurdles, of 8 sovs. Second horse to receive 2 sovs. from

the stakes, Nom. 2s, ac. ss. Distance lj mile?. T. Phillip’s Tiwa (late Musk), 11.0 1 J. Brough’s The Don, 10.7 ... 2 P. Bothwoll a Maggw.l9.o ... 8

Othtr starters— Howitzer 9A Tait vabodhinisabba 90. Betting—Evens < Tbe Dun, 2 to 1 Tiwa and Maggie. From & good start The Don jampod off with tbe lead and led till passing the post for the first time, where Howitzer, who was going well, run off. Tiwa here came through his field and eventually won easily. 2. Maiden Back, of ssove, Second horse to receive 1 sov. from stakes. 1 Nom. 2s, ao. Bs. Five furlongs. D. Ormsby’s Violet, 8 10 ... 1 T. Phillip’s Waitanoa 2 H. M‘Cbesuey’a Girvan ... 8 Only starters. Betting—6 to ion Waitanoa, evens Violet, 5 to 1 Girvan. Violet proved far to speedy for her op ponents and won easily. 8. Kawhia Cup Handicap, of 15 Bovs. Second horse 3 sove., third horse 2 sovs. from stake. Nom. ss, aoc. 7s 6d. miles. 0. Shepherd’s Lucky Jack, d. 7 1 D. Ormsby's Violet, 7.0 ... 2 J. Brough’s The Don, 9,0 ... 8 These were the only starters. Betting—C io 4 on Lucky Jack, evens The Don, 2to 1 Violet. The winner held *bta opponents safe from tbe start and won very easily. 4. Bonn Poati Elite Handicap (Native owners only), of 5 sovs. Second horse 1 gov. from stakes. Nom. 2s, acc. Bs. 1 mile. D. Ormsby’s Violet, 8 7 ... 1 Rewi Wetim’a Hanawa, 8.7 ... 2 T. Phillips’ Waitanoa, 8,7 ... S Young, Howitzer, Manurewa and Wartau, all carrying 87, also ran. Betting—evens Violet, 2 to 1 Manurewa, 4 and 6to 1 others. Manurewa jumped ocf with the lead, which ehe maintained for the first round, Violet being last. Oo entering the second round, however, the last named put in a marvellous run, eventually winning by a couple'of lengths. 5. Memeebs’ Race Handicap, of 5 eovs. Second horse 1 sov. from stakes. Nom. 2s, acc. Bs. 6 furlong*. J. Brough's The Don, 11.0 ... 1 V. M‘Gardle’s Yukon, 100 ... 2 H. M/Chesney’s Girvan, 9 0 ... 8 Tattvabodkinisabha 9.0 also started. This event was a “cake walk ” for the winner, who started at 4 to 1 on. 6. Flying Handicap, of 10 sovs. Second horse 2 sovs, from stakes. Nom, 2s 6d, acc. ss. 6 furlongs. C. Shepherd’s Lucky Jack, 8.0 * A. M'Cardle’s Mangabao, 8 7 ... ♦ T. Phillip’s Tiwa, 8 12 8 Ocher starters—The Don 9.6, Yukon 8.18, Mabona 89. Betting—Evens Lucky Jack, 4to 1 Mangabao. These two horses jumped away together, racing neck and neck the whole distance, and at the finish the judge was unable to separate them. The owners agreed to divide. 7. Consolation Handicap, of 4 sovs. Second horse 1 sov. from stakes For all unsuccessful horses. Post entry. Nom. 3s. 4 furlongs. J. Prentice’s Howitzer 1 J. Falwasser’s Manurewa ... 2 Also started—Girvan, Hanawa, Waitanoa and Mabona. Betting—Evens Manurewa, 4 to 1 Howitzer. The latter led all the way and won easily. Girvan fell. This event concluded a successful day’s racing. Macdermott’s Bioscope Company appeared before a good house in the evening. About 70 persons assembled in Morgan’s Hall about 8 p.m. to see an exhibition of sawing and chopping by Casey and D. Pretty, who were attacking world’s records. Tbe first effort was that made by Pretty to lower tbe record for a 12in block, but he only succeeded in cutting it off in 85sec. The record is 26sec, held by E. Terry, of Tasmania. The double-handed sawing by Casey and Pretty was a treat to witness. The size of the block was 18in, and in the first attempt it was cut off in 18 3 Baecs, but in the second the task was accomplished in 12 85. The world’s record for this •vent is 18 l-osecs, held by Casey and Gold and registered in Tasmania. It was thought that the record had been lowered, but unfortunately when the taps was again put nn the log it was found to be lin under size. In the 18in underhand chop Casey out the block off in Imin 48aec, the record being Imin 42seo. Mr Stewart, of Eltfiam, an official of the New Zealand Axemen’s Association, took the times

Monday, March 27th.

Having a day to fill iu awaiting the arrival of the steamer, the bookmakers got up an impromptu hack meeting on Monday, when the events resulted as follows busdlbs, 1| miles. Franklin 1 Flying Shell 2 Tuttvabodkinirabha... 8 440 YARDS HANDICAP. W. Ooe ... ... 1 Rukutai 8 J. Shea 8 local hack, G furlongs, Tuttvabodkinisubha ... 1 Young ... ... 2 Laddie 3 220 YARDS HANDICAP. P. Moke 1 Rukutai 2 Shea ... ... ... 8 . LADIES* BBICRLBT, 1 mil©, The Don. 1 Franklin ... ... g Flying Shell $ HACK FLYING, 4 Laddie ... ... 1 Young ... 2 Tattvabodhinisabha 8 trot, I j miles. Taharoa ... ... 1 Brown Bob ... ... 2 Tuitvabodbiniaubha,,. 3

/jitbe evening at Morgen’s Hall, Casey conceded Hodgson 68seca in an . * 18in log (underhand) and beat him in A wrcs’lihg match between Casey and Carroil was won by the latter. i A concert was held in Weott’s Hall in |tid of the race jslub, but x.was unly poorly attended. Bongs wereyenefcred by Miss Hamilton, Messrs* Hove, Light (Auckland), Thonrer- */Ru<. puke), recitatiow! by Dr Jomare (Wellington), end musical selections by Mias Stevens (piano), Messrs Jonathan (piccolo) and Light (cornet). A very enjoyable danca was held at the conclusion of tbe concert.