Diamond Jubilee Club Formed in 1911

The Gisborne Women's Club celebrated its 60th anniversary recently. A special celebration afternoon was held with a large attendance of members. Various items were enjoyed while the highlight of the afternoon was the cutting of the cake. This was done jointly by the president, Mrs J. S. Rutherford (left), and a life member, Mrs V. Walworth, in the picture.

Among the guests were Mesdames R. E. Renner (a past president), M. Tattersfield and L. H. Quigley.

The committee for this notable year is, from left, in front, Mesdames D. Cowing (secretary), D. Torrie (vice-president and past president), J. S. Rutherford (president), R. Kelly (vice-president), A. Alexander (vice-president). Centre row: G. Wildish (treasurer), D. Waldren, D. A. Daly, T. Davie, J. Booth, R. Pollock. Back row: E. Park, H. Hibbert, D. Squire, A. Hoy and E. Lee.

The Singing Group of the Club presented numbers which were all written in 1911, the club's formation year. From left: Mesdames D. Cowing, D. Torrie, C. Mackay, E. Priedbee, D. Brown, J. Edge, E. Read, Miss L. Hollick, and Mrs N. Gordon.