THE AXEMEN’S CARNIVAL.

Taranaki Herald, Volume LXIII, Issue 144852, 2 December 1915, Page 6

THE AXEMEN’S CARNIVAL.

BOXING DAY CONTESTS. The executive of tho New Zealand Axemen's Carnival have drawn np n verv comprehensive programme to he derided at the carnival held annually at Eltham each Boxing Day. This year the carnival is confined to one day, and the lengthy programme will need plenty of energy to complete in tinie. Several now items appear on tho programme. The Natives arc well eatored tor, and good nominations aro expected from Waitara, Opunake, and Okaiawa. Amongst the axemen competing appears the name of W, Pech, one of the boat axemen who has ever competed at those sports. At the present moment he is the holder of tho Axemen's Cup, and a win this month will make the trophy his for good. He is an ideal specimen of manhood, standing well ever Oft. tin. in height and built in proportion. J. Shcwry is another axeman who has made himself popular alike with spectator and opponent Dave Pretty, a name to conjure up with past •‘chops.'' is also expected to compete, and the presence of these three exports in the championship events should make the Ullo as interesting as those gone. Naturally the association has lost many members by thejn going to the Front and engaging in sterner contests, and amongst these aro many who, the Fates being kind, will return and win many more honours in the chopping arena. C. Dwyer and Kennedy are well-known sawyers and will probably ho seen contesting for supremacy in these events. Liberal prizes arc being offered in the cycling events, and cyclists should nominate freely. A good grass track is always prepared, and visiting men can complete their training there without extra fee. Mr. C. D. Gow is the now secretary, and has at the hack of him many of the old committee, who have established a reputation for promptness in "citing competitors nn to the mark. Tho handicapping is in the capable hands of Mr. .1. A. Hansen, who has been associated with the carnival right from the initial meeting.