AXEMEN'S CARNIVAL.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 275, 29 December 1909, Page 4

AXEMEN'S CARNIVAL.

SECOND DAY. SAM JOHNSOITwiNS THE BIG MONEY. Tlie Axemen's Carnival was continued yesterday under most favorable conditions. The weather, which looked very doubtful early in the morning, cleared beautifully, and as a res'ult there was a very good attendance. The takings, £B7, were a record for a second day, being £-20 over last year's, and with the amount taken yesterday, viz., £154, brings the total gate-money to £241, which is £lo better than the previous best, showing that the public appreciate the efforts of the Axemen s Association in so ably catering for their amusement.

ilio events yesterday were well contested, the most successful competitor being Sam Johnson, of Gisborne, who won the big chop of ~€lOO, the underhand chop, was second in the championship of Now Zealand, and fourth ill the visitors' chop. His wins were all deservedly popular, a* .vere also lisau Pretty's ill the 12-incli iMampiouship of New Zealand and the visitors' handicap. Tlie champion, 1JPretty, was rather unfortunate in his ■ blocks. The cycling was well contested. The officials all worked well, and were particularly keen in keeping the ring clear of all but actual competitors, officials, and pressmen, a fact which was very much appreciated by the public. The various booths and sideshows appeared to do good business. The Eltliam Bra-ss Band rendered a fine programme of music, which greatly added to the day's enjoyment. Results:—

NEW ZEALAND AXEMEN'S CUP HANDICAP, of £140; 18-inch standing block. First four men in each heat to qualify. First heat: J. E. Richardson' (32sec), 1; A. Twining (22scc), 2; Dave Pretty (s'cr), 3; B. Newstroski (38sec), 4. Also started: J. Duggon (30sec), W. J. O'Brien (40sec), and C. A. Meivor (42sec). Newstroski was first round the block, followed by Twining. Richardson | won with something to spare. Pretty was close after Twining. Time, 3min 30scc. Second heat: U. McCauley (25sec), 1; C. Hultou (20sec), 2; Esau Pretty .(losec), 3; Charles Day (42s'ee), 4. Also started! W. M. Hill (3Usce.), W. JI. Hughes (oSsec), F. Biclawski and M, Griffin (40sec). McCauley was first round, and won rather easily from C. Ilulton. The veteran Pretty chopped well. Hill struck a knotty block, ana

retired early. Time, 3min 21 3-sscc. Third heat: Sam Johnson (28sec), 1; I<\ Uuinphy (20sec), 2; G. Morrison (20sec), 3; L. H. Gregory (42sec), 4. Also started: M. C. Audreson (30aec), H. C. Green (35sec), G. Hill (38sec), R. Willis, C. Korte, and F. J. Bear (40scc). was a very fast chop. The limit man was the first to turn, but Johnson chopped exceedingly well and won. The second and third blocks fell almost together. Time, 3min 1 2-5 sec.

Fourth heat: W. McCreagh (30sec), lj Joe Newstroski (20sec), 2; J. West (20s'ec), 3; J. Deegan (22sec), 4. Also started: J. Benliow and H. Young (40SCC), J. O'Connor (45sec). McCreagh and Newstroski finished their first scarf simultaneously, but McCreagh managed to finish a little ahead. Time, 3min Usee.

Second Round.—First heat: 0. Hulton, 1; Richardson, 2; D. Pretty, 3; llcCauley, 4. Also started: E. Pretty, Twiping, B. Newstroski, and Day. Hulton was the first to turn, followed by D. Pretty. E. Pretty had had luck, damaging his' axe. Hulton continued to chop vigorously, winning rather easily. Time, 3min losec. 1 Second heat: Gregory, 1; Morrison, 2; Johnson, 3; West, 4. Also started: Dumpliy, J. Newstroski, Deegan, and McCreagh. Gregory started on his back scarf just about one second ahead ol Morrison, the others being close up. 'The finish was very esciting, six out of the eight blocks falling within a very few seconds. Time, 3min 29sec. FINAL: S.Jolmson (28sec), Cup and £IOO.. 1 G. .MvAuley (25scc), £ls .. ..2 J. West (20sec), £lO .. .. .-3 D. Pretty (scr), £3 4 J. E. Richardson (32sec), £3 ..5 G. Morrison (20scc), £2 .. •• '• C. llulton (20sec), £1 .. ..7 Gregory (42sec), £1 8 All who had qualified started in the final. Each man had his numerous' followers. When tlie competitors started there was intense excitement. Hulton was round first, being closely followed by Morrison aud West, both of whom were chopping in fine fashion. The champion, Pretty, was chopping very cleanly, but appeared to have struck a bad log. McCauley appeared to be a winner, but it was seen that Johnson would have to lie reckoned with, and so it proved, as McCauley had the misfoi :n.e to strike a knot near the finish, and Johnson, who had a good log, chojip.ng cleanly, won midst great excitement by very little margin. J. West was third, Pretty a few seconds away fourth, whilst the other blocks fell at ! fairly long intervals. Time, 3min 20 3-5 | sec. The win was a very popular one. First-class Underhand Handicap, of £ls; 18-inch logs.—S. Jolinson (15scc), 1; J. West (15scc), 2; G. Hulton (12scc), 3; 0. Morrison (12sec), 4. Also started: A. Twining, W. H. Hughes, W. M. Hill, J. Deegan, and J. Newstroski (losec). Johnson, who won the big prize, was round first, and, chopping well, also annexed this. Time, 2miu 35sec.

OIIAMPIONSHIP OF NEW ZEALAND, 12-inch block. Esau Pretty 1 Sam Johnson 2 C. McCauley 3 All qualified started in the final. Til's blocks seemed a very even lot, and a very interesting chop resulted. Johnson looked like repeating his previous performances, but the veteran, Esau Pretty, who was chopping with great 'povvcr, got his block oil' first, nmiilsfc great applause. Johnson, who chopped strongly, was second, being closely followed by McCauley. Time, 49scc. SAWING CHAMPIONSHIP OF THE WORLD, singlehanded, 2ft logs. D. JoSnson (Ohakunc) .. .. 1 A. E. Sullivan (Koru) .. ..2 A. Carlsen (Korn) 3 Also stitrled: C. F. A. Voltzke (Midl hirst)., Chas. Yoltzke (Midhirst) and LLot Smith (Kaikoura). Considerable interest was taken as to whether the preI sent champion (Sullivan) would lie ible I to retain fiis Ullu, He sawed very well but was beaten by four or live strokes by the winner, the third man finishing a few seconds Inter. Time, 2min 58w.

Visitors' Handicap Chop, of £lO 10s (loin block) —First heat: S. Jolinson (ser). 1, McCreagh (20sec.) 2, H. U. Green (25sce.) 3. Also started: T. West (ssee.), Clias. Day (15sec.), J. Richardson (ssec.), C'. Richardson (20sce.l. A. Twining (lOsec,!, C. Brunei (lOscc.) Johnson, who tvas chopping in great heart, was third round, but putting in a line spurt won with a little to spar,'. Time, lmiu 37 1-fcce. Second heat: J. fliiggan (20sec.) i. C. A. Mclvov (30fii'c.) 2, G. McCauley ("> sec.) 3. Also started: D. Pretty (scr.\ F. I). Johnson (20see.) Time, lmiu 51 sec. Third heat: G. Morrison (Ssoe.) 1, E. Pretty (ser.) 2, F. J. Bear (25see.) 1. Also started: W. H. Hughes and M. Griffin (25scc.), T. Benbow (SOsecl. Time, lmiu 31 l-ssCc. Filial: E. Pretty 1, llcCreagh 2. Dti•/gan 3, S. .lnlmson 4. All qualified slar!ed. The veteran Pretty chopped well, and won with a little 111 hand. Time, lmin 57 2-dscc. CYCLING EVENTS.

Out' Mile Cycle Handicap—First hear: S. D. George (130 yds) 1, \V. Roelmoi; (80yds) 2. M. llcPherson (syds) 3. Also started: A. E. Partes (ser.). D. 0. Scott 50yds, W. W, Seolt (80yds). The limit man kept wel! in (lie lead with Roebuck, his nearest attendant, and tlie others bunched some distance behind. When the bell went JliPberson made a break, closely followed by Parkes, but they were unable to overhaul the leaders, Cicorge winning by about ten yards, whilst three yards divided second and third men, Parkes being about half a wheel behind. Time, 2min 32sec. Second lieat: A. O. Parkee (120 yds) 1. B. ST. Jones Tscft) % J. Cooksley (80yds) 8. Also started: L. H AVann (40vdsi. M. Scott (13yds), C. Garlick (90yds j. This was practically a repetition of the previous race. Joins in the !asl lap made a flue effort, but was unable to overhaul the loader. Time, 2min 34 see. Final: A. C. Parkes 1, S. George 2, if. MePhcrson 3. All qualified stalled. This was a very well contested race. Time, "2min 31se!. Three-mile Bicycle Handicap W. Roebuck (300 yds) 1, L. H. Wann (175 yds) 2, W. W. Scott {22oyds) 3. Also started: A ffi. Parlccs (scr.), 11. Jones (16yds), M. McPherson (20yds), D. O, Scott (l&oyfc)> 0, Gtrlkk (305 yds) t A.

C. Parkes (350 yds). For the first few laps the three limit men were togethsr, A. C. Parkes being in the lead. The three centre mcu were also together some distance behind, as were the two scratch man. At the eighth lap Roebuck shot to the front, the others following in a string. Garlick and D. O. Scott dropped out. The scratch men were unable to get to the front uud the race resulteu as above. Consolation Cycle Race, one mile and a-haK—M. McPhcrson (scr.) 1, R. J. Jones (10yds) 2, W. W .Scott (UOyds) 3. Also started: Garlick (100 yds). Garlick lead for the first three laps, when MlPhersou and Jones came up. In the fourth lap McPherson jumped away and was never headed, winning by several lengths, Jones beating Seott for tscLond place. Time, 4min 3 l-ssec. RUNNING EVENT-'. One Mile Handicap (for yi.u.Laj— Geo. Glentworth (90yds) 1, 'ii. ...lton Fitness (00yds) 2, R. R. Kirkpatrick (250 yds) 3. The limit man (a little fellow) ran very gamely, but could not pace it with the other two bigger lads. Glentworth just managed to last long enough to beat Fitness, who came with a great spurt at the finish.