AXKMEN'S CARNIVAL
Two axemen's carnival which took place at Pirongia on Wednesday last was most successful. There was a good attendance. The results are as follows:— Novice Chop : It. Osborne 1, J. Petersen 2. Three-legged-Race : John and Turner 1, Corcoran and McKiiuion 2. Maiden Chop: W. Coe 1. E. Edgecombe 2. Throwing the Cricket Hull: H. Russell 1; distance. 85vds. . Alexandra Chop Handicap: W. Coe, 855.. 1; D. Pretty, scratch. 2. The winner appeared to have his log half cut through before the scratch man (Pretty) got word to go. There was, however, only one stroke of the axe between them at the finish, which caused a good deal of excitement for the spectators Bottle-breaking: W. H. Howe 1. Double-handed Saw : Palmer and mate 1, Mowalt Hi others 2. Nail-driving (for ladies): Miss Webb 1.. Underhand Chop: .1. Taylor 1. 11. Coe 2. Tug-of-wai- (Axemen v. Natives): The Maori team won after a good pull. Single-handed Saw : 10. Palmer 1. C. Mowatt 2. lCO'Vcts Committee Race: W. 11. Grant 1, W. M. Howe -• In the evening a most successful dance was held in the hall.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume XLIII, Issue 13134, 24 March 1906, Page 7
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185AXKMEN'S CARNIVAL New Zealand Herald, Volume XLIII, Issue 13134, 24 March 1906, Page 7
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