Centennial Ball at Tokomaru Bay

As part of the celebrations to commemorate the centenary of the St. Mary's Anglican Church, of Tokomaru Bay, a centennial ball was held at which nine debutantes were presented to the Rev. Wheretini Bangi O.B.E.

Included in the official party was Mrs G. W. Dewes, of Norman Road, Gisborne, who is a granddaughter of the first priest of the parish, the Rev. Matiaha Pahewa, who held office from 1863 to 1906.

The debutantes and official party are pictured above. They are from left, back row: Misses Beverly Babbington, Phai Pewherangi, Helen Karauria, Glenys Campbell, Emily Taukamo, L. Wharehinga, Tunis Keelan, Mary Riki, Gypsey Haua, and Rev. R. Rangiaho, Front row: Rev. J. M. Reid, Julie Pewherangi (flowsr-girl), Mrs J. Busby, Mr J. Busby, Mrs T. Pewherangi, Mrs S. Bruce, Rev. Wharetini Rangi O.B.E., Mrs G. W. Dewes, Archdeacon A. H. R. Morris, Mrs R. Rangiaho, Mr T. Pewherangi. Mrs D. W. W. Williams, and Mr D. W. W. Williams.

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The debutantes smiling escorts were Peta Karauria, Charles Pewherangi, TeArapa Pewherangi, H. Rangarunga, Steve Garrard, Enoka Kopua, and Constable B. Morley.
(Pictures by Mayfair Studio and Kandid Kamera Kraft)