Gathering Of The Clan

Descendants of the McLoughlins, an old-established Patutahi clan, held a family reunion recently.

As well as having a family get-together, they made the eldest member, Miss Elizabeth McLoughlin, the guest of honour as it was her birthday.

Pictured above during the reunion are, from left, Bernard, Bede, Mary, Phillip, Eugene, Nora, Frank, Desmond, Frank, Elva, Ita and, sitting, Patricia, Elizabeth, Barbara and Leonie.

In the picture below, taken a little while ago now, is the original McLoughlin family.

From left, at back, are Tom, Simon, John, Pat, Will, Eugene and Mary (both in the pic above), and with Kathleen, Elizabeth (also above), Mrs and Mr McLoughlin and Nell sitting, and Nora and Rita also above, in front.