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Catholic Women's League
The St. Mary's Hall had a gay and festive air when the Catholic Women's League held its breakup before Christmas.
The singing circle opened the programme with a number of songs from the 90s.
Mrs Elaine Kay, a departing member, was given a fond farewell.
Guest for the evening was Rosemary Macpherson from Kaitaia who is travelling around N.Z. on horseback. Rosemary (centre) is pictured with Mrs Wyn Allan (vice-president) and Miss Greta Clifford-Jones who was Rosemary's hostess while she was in Gisborne.
"Christmas in N. Z. " was the title given to this tableau. Those taking part are Bill Mou, John Ngati, Mary Te Pairi, Stephen Muir (baby), Bill Witana (Jesus) and Jack Taihaka.
Elwynne Garvey, Jennie Arahill and Pat Hall taking part in the one act play, "Christmas Cheer", put on by the drama circle.