Note 167 — CONTENTS. (continued 4)

In hewing a canoe the outside is hewn first, and when the outside is finished, then work on the inside. At this time, however, no particular way of hewing is observed; any way of dieting out167 is allowed, so that the canoe may be lightened for dragging down to the beach. The canoe is nicely tapered in the front, and is large and full in the rear. Some projections168 are left in the canoe; as many as four, five or perhaps six, according to the wishes of the priest and the size of the canoe. These projections are used for parts to which are fastened the outrigger, the mast, and on which are placed the seats.