FAIRLIE

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXIX, Issue 20000, 7 January 1935, Page 3

FAIRLIE

BRAEMAR SPORTS SUCCESSFUL GATHERING The annual “Braemar" gathering was held at “Braemar,” the homestead of the president of the Tasman Valley Association, Mr Geo. Murray, under ideal conditions. The attendance was the biggest on record, more than 300 persons being present. When it is realised that there are only two homesteads within ten miles of “Braemar” it speaks volumes for the growing popularity of this sports gathering when so many people travel such great distances to be present. The presence of the Mackenzie Highland Pipe Band was an innovation, Chieftain K. Anderson brought the band from Fairlie, and under Drum Major B. Slow, it gave much appreciated selections during the afternoon. The Pipe Band headed the parade of prize winners at the conclusion of the sports when the prizes were presented by Mrs R. P. Beauchamp. The picturesque homestead of “Braemar.” overlooking the banks of the swiftly flowing Tasman River with Lake Pukaki glistening to the south and the snow-clad peaks and glaciers of Mr Cook and Mt Sefton to the north made an ideal setting for such a gathering. The committee in charge is to be congatulated on the efficient way in which the long and varied programme of events was gone through and special mention Is necessary of the work of the secretary, Mr Jack Cassie, to whose enthusiasm, is due the success of the sports. Results— Boys under 15—A. Arthur 1, M. Allan 2; girls—H. Cassie 1, E. Cooper 2. Boys under 12 —J. Boulter 1. R.. Harvey 2; girls—lna Allan 1, Mavis Allan 2. Young women’s race—Miss A. Orbell 1, Miss Johnstone 2. Sack race, boys—A. Cameron 1, A. Highman 2; girls—Helen Cassie 1, Versie Lister 2; men—Geo. Barber 1, W. Thompson 2; women—May Cassie 1, Rene Green 2. Tasman Valley cup—Bruce Hay 1, lan Murchison 2. Cigarette race—Joe Keenan and Mrs Boulter 1, G. Adamson and Miss Cassie 2. Boys of Tasman Valley—Colin Green 1, Cyril Jeffery 2; girls—Helen Cassie 1, Betty Hayman 2. Couples obstacle race—Ruby Doyle and Jack Riddle 1, Audrey Crichton and J. Cassie 2; couples obstacle race, under 16—June and Noel Whitehead 1. Married women’s race—Mrs Boulter 1, Mrs Surridge and Mrs G. Murray equal 2. Shearers' race—W. Kyle 1, W. Buckley 2. Three-legged race—Miss Orbell and Hargreaves 1, Miss Crichton and W. Lake 2; boys—M. Allan and J. Ballantyne 1, F. Major and B. Hayman and lan Innes and Geo. Innes equal 2; girls—S. Oliphant and H. McNeill 1, I M. and I. Allan 2. Family relay—Orbells 1, Cassie’s 2. Runholders race—D. Orbell 1, B. Murray 2. Small children’s race—Douglas Cameron 1, A. Highman 2. Toddlers race—lvan Allan 1, Christie Jones 2, Eunice Jones, Nessie Lister, Rosemary Murray, Robin Beauchamp, Miles Warren. Wheelbarrow race—A. Arthur and M. Allan 1, D. Cameron and I. Caswell 2. Potato race—J. I. Innes 1, M. Allan 2. High jump, men—Milnes 1, I. Murchison 2; women—R. Parker 1, N. Orbell 2; boys—J. Innes 1, G. Innes 2.; girls— S. Oliphant 1, S. Allan 2. Long jump, men—W. Lake 1, I. Murchison 2; boys—M. Allan 1, Hayter 2i girls—Miss Oliphant 1, H. Cassie 2. Obstacle race,men —J. Breen 1, K. Ineson 2; women—Miss D. Orbell 1, Miss Milnes 2; boys—M. Allan 1, J.,, Ballantyne 2; girls—H. Cassie 1, 1. Allan 2. Hurdle race—l Murchinson 1, Milnes Putting the shot—B. Hay 1, J. Davies 2. Tug-of-war—Mackenzie Pipe Band 1, “Braemar” 2.