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At the July Old Folk's Association meeting the birthday celebrants were presented with sprays by some of the girls of St Mary's Form II choir. The whole group had previously sung for the gathering. From left, in front, Mrs M. Ward, Mrs E. Curtis, and Mr F. C. Peagram. At back are Mrs E. Powell, Christine Emms, Virginia Scott, Catherine Houlihan, Rosa Boeyen and Christine Lloyd.

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A versatile performer is young Trudy Stratton, daughter of Mr and Mrs W. J. Stratton, 1 Seymour Road. Trudy was very successful in the recent Rotorua Silver Jubilee Competitions. She gained firsts in national dance, skipping dance, and own selection verse-speaking, numerous second and third placings, but topped the lot by winning the junior speech championship, the Julian Challenge cup, and Silver Jubilee Trophy for speech, as well as three gold medals and four silver medals.

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The four Scouts from the Gisborne district who leave soon for the world Scout jamboree in Japan were officially farewelled recently at a joint gathering. The boys did the haka they will perform in Japan, for the gathering. Pictured prior to doing their stuff are, from left, Brian O'Connell (Takitimu), Martin Baker (Waiteata), Ian Amor (Mangapapa), and John Benson (Takitimu). A noteworthy feature of the trip is that in eight months the local Scouts, Cubs, and their supporters raised the $3000 necessary for the journey.