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Opotiki Page
By K. M. Connor
Fourteen debutantes were presented to the Hon P. B. Allen, M.P. for Bay of Plenty, at the recent Whanau-a-Apanui Parent Teachers' Association Ball at Te Kaha.
The debutantes and official party after the presentation ceremony. In front are, from left; Mr J. Parata, president P.T.A., Mrs Allen, Mr P. B. Allen, and Mrs Parata.
Among the debutantes who made their bow were; Misses S. and T. Shepherd, and (below right), Hine Apanui and Mate Meangi.
Three more debs were, from left: Misses H. Lawson, M. Richmond, and K. Hei.