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Anglician Debutante Ball
The R.S.A. Hall presented a pretty scene when twelve debutantes were presented to the Dean of waiaou, the Very Reverend H.A Childs of Napier, and Mrs Childs, at this year's Anglican Debutante Ball.
A large crowd of dancers and spectators attended the function and to watch the presentations.
Gowned in white crystal satin, Patricia Wakelin makes her debut curtsy to the Dean.
Robyn McGregor is presented by her mother, Mrs R. J. McGregor.
Rosemary Trafford is presented by her mother, Mrs M. Trafford
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Presented by her mother, Mrs J. Goodwin, is Annette Goodwin
Mrs R. Haenga presents her daughter Maria
Keryn Tombleson is presented by her mother, Mrs J. Tombleson
Marice Richardson makes her debut as her mother, Mrs A. N. Richardson, looks on
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Making her debut is Helen Smith
About to receive her souvenir programme from the Dean and Mrs Childs is Tepora Kupenga who is presented by Mrs M. McLean
Mrs M. M. Cox presents a basket of flowers to the trainer of the debs, Mrs W. J. Stratton
Mothers and spectators watching the proceedings
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Sandra Barnett is presented by her mother,Mrs P. E. Barnett
Mrs G. C. Utting presents her daughter Janice
The mass curtsy of the debs
Gloria Masemann being presented by her mother, Mrs C. H. F. Masemann