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No 168 : June 19, 1968

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Relief Societies' Convention

A large gathering of representatives from all districts attended the L.D.S. Relief Societies Convention held in the Chapel of the Latter Day Saints in Stout Street on Saturday, June 1.

A great variety of work by members was on display showing the way in which help is given to those who need it.

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Representatives on the East Coast District stall were Sister M. Aupouri, Marie McCarthy, and Mesdames June Rangiuia and Lois McCarthy.

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Some of the many conventioneers surrounding the tables during the lunch break.

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At the East Coast stall are Sister Margaret Paerata and Sister O. Aspenall. Sister Aspenall holds one of the rugs she made herself.

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Sisters L. Whaanga and W. Gudgeon at the Gisborne No.2 stall. Sister Gudgeon is second counsellor to the society.

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Lydia Ngaronoa and Karin Lardelli in Maori costume waited on the tables.

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Dishes from around the world was the theme of this table attended by Sisters H. McGee and M. Whaanga, Mrs P. Ngaira, and Sisters S. Smith and T. Hawaikirangi.

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The large massed choir ended the convention with a chorale based on the life of Christ.

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