Kawhia Axemen’s Carnival.

Kawhia Settler and Raglan Advertiser, Volume IV, Issue 262, 8 June 1906, Page 2

Kawhia Axemen’s Carnival.

A SUCCESSFUL GATHERING. Patrons —H. J. Greenslade, Etn , M.H.R. and F W. Lang, Esc. President—W. A. Mason,"Esq. Vice-presidents—Dr C. Campbell Jenkins, 11. Barron, Esq., H. J. Durham, Esq., A W. Elliott, Esq., J, Shaw, Esq, W. D. Humphreys, Esq., W. Shaw, Esq., P. C. Rose, Esq., J. Randall, Esq. Judges—Messrs H. H. Pettit, D. Baird and J. E. Scott. Handicappers—Messrs Prentice, Crotty, D. Coe, senr., and A. Ward. Timekeepers—Al essrs Jourdain and C. H. Wilson. Starter—Mr A. F. Pearson, lixecutive Committee—Mossra Pettit, Prentice, Juurdain, K. Newton and secretary. General Committee—Messrs Coe Bros., F. Campbell, A. L, Turrell, J. Ramsay, A. E. Warn, J. Sutton, D. Coc, sr., H. Russell, P. Brough, Tynan Rros.„ J. Turvey, A. Brown, F. Derecourc, W. Morgan, K, Newton and F. Piokeiing. The above carnival was held on Friday last, when beautiful weather prevailed, consequently everything passed off very successful—the attendance was large, the events well contested and close finishes resulted- The officials’ worked most assiduously, particular mention being necessary of tbo secretary (Mr E. C. Falwasser) who was, in every sense of the term, tbe right man in the right place. Mias Turnbull had tho refreshment booth and appeared to do a good business, as also did two or three bookmakers who were present. The feature of the day was the excellent chopping of Pretty and Russell, tbe latter showing greatly improved form. The various events reunited as follown: 1 100 Yards Open Handicap. Ist 20s, 2nd ss. Nom. 2s. Feat entry. E. Forbes, 7yds 1 Tupu 2 2 Maiden Handicap Chop, loin, block. Ist 30s, 2nd 10s. Nom. 2s, acc. la F. G. Stukes, lasecs ... ... 1 A. Pollock, Ifiaccs ... ... 2 3 Drop Kicking Football. let 10s. Pt at entry Moki 1 4 Open Handicap Saw, 18m. block. Ist 30s, 2nd 10a. Nom. 2s. acc. la Schrieber Bros., scr 1 5 220 Yard? Open Handicap. Ist 30s* 2nd 10s, Nom. 2e, acc. la J. Crotty, 6yds I E. Forbes, loyda 2 6 Kawhia Cup Handicap Chop, 20in. block. Ist 200 a, 2nd 30s, 3rd 10a. Nom. 6a, soc, 4 a H. Knssell, 50seca ... ... 1 D. Pretty, acr 2 A. Schrieber, 70secs 3 7 Running and Chopping Handicap Chop, Bin. block. Ist 30a, 2nd 10a. Nom. 2s, acc Is D, Pretty, bor 1 IL Russell, scr 2 8 Underhand Handicap Chop, 18in Ist 80a, tind 20s. Nom. Sa, acc 2s H. Russell, 40socs 1 D. Coe, junr, 70 secs ... ... 2 9 Ladies’ Hand Sawing Competition. Bin. block. Trophy. Post entry free M ra E. Falwa««er and Mrs Coe 1 10 Second Handicap Chop, 18in. block. First 80s, 2nd 20s. Nom 3s, acc, Zs I), Pretty, scr ... ... ... 1 F. Btok.ea, 7osejs ... ... 2 11 Special Handicap Novice Chop, 12in. block. For those who competed in tho Opu? rau Novice Chop or those that - have never competed for public money. Ist 20s, 2nd ss. Nom. la.aoo. la F. A. Pearson, IGsecs... ... 1 D, Troughton, ’lOsees 2 13 Blys’ Chop, under 16 years, Bin. block. Ist 30s, 2nd 10s, 3rd 5a (presented by Mr P. Basley, Auckland). Entry free; competitors to provide thefr own blocks J. Coo 1 E, Mowatt f ... 2 A, Perham ... 3

In the evening about 70 couples attended tho dance in Scott’s J Hall, when the music was supplied by Miss Stevens and Mrs Langley (piano) and Jonathan (piccolo), assisted by Miss Godsell and Mr Coe. Mr J, Falwassor was M»C„ the supper being supplied by Miss Tuinbuil,