FAIRLIE

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXIX, Issue 20102, 8 May 1935, Page 3

FAIRLIE

THE KING’S JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS SUCCESSFUL BALL Fail-lie presented a carnival appearance for the concluding functions in the King’s silver jubilee celebrations on Monday night. Numbers of coloured lights were strung across Main Street and reflected against the greenery that decorated all the principal buildings, a very unusual and colourful scene was presented. At the north end of Main Street, the Cenotaph stood out imposing and clear white against flood lights and the trees that were planted 38 years ago to commemorate Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee stood in their autumn garb reflecting many colours. Under the old trees, and with small trees which have been recently planted to commemorate the present jubilee, lay the four new garden plots with their concrete kerbing. In connection with the plots one interesting fact is that with the whole Council gang at work using most of the mechanical plant, the plots were prepared in less than a week. It was discovered that the metal on the street was two feet thick, and it had to be removed and replaced with earth. Speaking to a representative of “The Timaru Herald” about the work the county engineer, Mr D. Jeune, said he thought that the way the staff had worked to have the plots completed for the celebrations was commendable. A word of praise was due to the men for the great effort they had made. One function in the celebrations that attracted much attention, especially from hundreds of children, was the bonfire, fireworks and Fire Brigade displays given on one side of the Mount Cook road, about ten chains up from the Fire Brigade Station. This part of the celebrations was supervised by the captain of the Fire Brigade, Mr W. Close. The light from the bonfire was visible many miles from Fairlie, and at least five miles away sky rockets could be seen bursting in the sky with a startling effect. Outside the town, too, a bright glow was reflected in the sky from bonfires down country. Jubilee Ball A representative gathering which, it was considered, was the largest that had ever attended a ball in Fairlie. assembled in the Aorangi Hall on Monday night for the jubilee ball. About 650 people were present, and some of them had travelled from Timaru and the Hermitage. The organisers were Mesdames D. Jeune and G. Lyons and Messrs D. Jeune, H. Carlton and W. Scott. The decorative scheme included coloured lights, greenery and bunting. A banner displayed on the wall was of unusual interest, because, 25 years ago, it was used at the King’s Coronation celebrations at Temuka. It was hand painted on calico and featured, among other things, a gold crown and the words “Long Live the King.” Earlier in the day, the same banner was carried in front of the procession. The painter who so painstakingly executed the work is not known. It was lent to the jubilee committee by Mr Arnold Cooper. At the conclusion of the dance, the chairman of the jubilee committee, Mr C. J. Talbot, thanked the people for attending in such large numbers. He was sure that there were very few places in the Empire in which a more enjoyable day had been experienced. Music was supplied by an orchestra from Timaru. and Messrs H. Welsh. L. Siegert, J. O’Connor and C. Boulter acted as masters of ceremonies. A special feature of the evening was the large marquee on the street in front of the hall in which supper was served. Upstairs in the hall itself, lounge chairs were provided, and in the usual supper room, some people danced to the orchestra relayed through a loud speaker. GOLF The following were the best cards returned in the Stableford competition:

A stroke competition will be held for men to-morrow and women on Saturday. FOOTBALL The football season opened in Fair--1‘ ■* on Saturday when Fairlie 9 beat Aorangi 3. The match was played in a howling north-west gale, which spoilt what otherwise would have been a good game for the start of the season. Fairlie won the toss and Aorangi kicked off against the wind. Edge gained ground for Aorangi With a good follow through and Trotter carried on, but Kane saved with a nice kick to halfway. A. Crampton made a good dash to Aorangi’s line where a free kick gave relief. A long kick by Hurst went to the Fairlie line, but the Fairlie forwards came back and Hurst was forced to kick over his own line to save. From the scrum the ball went along the line to H. Crampton. who was grassed by Trotter. Aorangi forced after a good forward rush by Fairlie. and from the kick out Giddings and Crampton came through for the former to score a good try. Crampton’s kick missed. The Fairlie backs combined well and Creighton fell in trying to avoid Trotter. Jack Keenan broke through to the Aorangi line, but his pass to H. Crampton was forward. Edge broke away but lost a certain try by hanging on. The Fairlie forwards brought play back to Aorangi line as half-time was called with the score: Fairlie 3, Aorangi 0. The wind was even stronger on resuming, and Aorangi was kept on the defensive. After a penalty for an infringement the Fairlie forwards rushed through for B. O’Neill to score. Aorangi took a hand and after compelling Keenan to save with a short quick kick, Robertson came through and scored in a good position. Passing rushes by the Fairlie backs allowed H. Cramptm to score a nice try at the corner. The game ended: Fairlie 9, Aorangi 3. Mr A. Strang was referee. At Albury Southern defeated Cave by 3 points to nil after a very even and interesting game. Mr W. j. Burgess was referee.

The Fairlie junior team is to be selected from: C. Cowan, W. Woods, H. Crampton, C. Goulter, Mackintosh, Fraser, Phillips, Surridge, McDonald, Cowan, Black, O’Reilly, Kane (2, H. Breen, Wilson, O’Neill, Collins and Whatman.

Men. A. Fleming 18 29 47 R. Gillingham .. .. 25 15 40 A. Strang 16 23 39 A. Carlton 20 19 39 Women. Mrs J. Annis 20 20 40 Mrs P. Carlton .. .. 17 20 37 Miss M. McLean 12 20 32 Mrs McLean .. 10 20 30