KAISER AND CO
EXHIBIT OF CARVINGS
G -eat interest continues to be shown -n the exhibition of carving of Hunnish thnDri^^T t:i Ung P'^opporite the Drill Hall For a small financial consideration the spectators are given the opportunity of dealing severe blows t'-ths visages of these "celebrities" by means of balls provided for the nu'rpose. lhe original figure at Nelson was the means of collecting over £«0 toy -the Patriotic- Funds, Ths carvinc 01 the figures from solid willow la^s toojc over seven months to complete and must be seen to be appreciated! lhe trees were grown from slips fciKen ti-om bt Helena, and have attained to a remarkable girth, rendering it possible to carve the huge figures from single logs. The carving of the Maori War bod is a notable piece of work and there is a proposal to have it sent to- the British Museum. The exhibit <s oj>au from 10 a.m., admission being by Shyer com. During the evening the Aunt.Sally" will be in progress. Proceeds arc in aid of the local' patriotic funds, and Mr Alex. Takarangi is the local secretary. I
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LX, Issue 16852, 21 December 1916, Page 6
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186KAISER AND CO Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LX, Issue 16852, 21 December 1916, Page 6
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