“A HANGING MATTER.”

Star (Christchurch), Issue 16875, 27 October 1922, Page 8

“A HANGING MATTER.”

NICOLA’S PERFORMANCE. A large crowd assembled in front of the United Service balcony in Cathedral Square this afternoon to witness the performance of what is known as the. ‘ hanging stunt ” by Nicola, the The performance was given in aid of the Unemployment Fund and before it commenced Mr W. K. Lead ley. a member of the North Canterbury Unemployment Committee, in introducing Nisola to the crowd, stated that owing to short-age of funds the committee had had to put fifteen men off last week Therefore he hoped those present would give liberally and make the collection a substantial one. Nicola was securely fastened in n regulation strait jacket and his legs were bound. He was then hoisted head-downwards by a. rope and pulley listened to a beam placed on the parapet of tire hotel. Jt took .Nicola about two minutes to free himself from the strait jacket, which he took completely off and threw down to the balcony. He was then gently lowered amidst loud applause from the crowd. At the call of Mr Leadley three cheers were given for him.