Glittering event

Mrs East Coast Is Pat Seymour

A sparkling social scene set the mood for the final of the Mrs East Coast section of the Mrs New Zealand contest, organised by Plunket and G.H.B. Fifteen finalists presented the judges with a very difficult task. Mrs Patricia Seymour, a Whangara farmer's wife, and mother of two, won the title and now takes part in a regional final at Waipukurau.

Patricia Seymour (centre) with runner-up Dianne Hurlstone (left) and third place-getter Molly Pardoe.

Unenviable was the task of the judges, Mrs Elizabeth Williams, Dr Brian Shivnan and Mrs Doreen Costello.

Compere Bruce Burn interviewed past winners Mrs Gladys Phillips and Mrs Gail Hughes (right).68578

The Te Karaka Brass entertained while guests partook of dessert, wine and coffee before the parades of the finalists

The fifteen finalists paraded twice for the judges and the audience. The first time in casual wear and the second in formal or day wear. The casual garments are shown on this and the next page.

Mrs Patricia Seymour.

Mrs Dianne Hurlstone

Mrs Molly Pardoe

Mrs Dorothy Rouse

Mrs Elwynne Garvey

Mrs Judy Hutton

Mrs Hazel Griffin

Mrs Joyce Proud foot

Mrs Annette Ellis

Mrs Sally Parker

Mrs Pat Bromley

Mrs Joan Egan

Mrs Janet Bo dle

Mrs Christine Kemp

Mrs Doreen Scully

A few of the 600 guests who attended the function are pictured.

Members of the Plunket sub-committee responsible for the outstanding success of the evening are, from left, Mesdames Nancy Court, Val Leeves, Heather Thorpe, Margaret Francis, Betty Benton, Patricia Moloney, Joyce Thorpe, Betty Kearney, Helen Lunken and Marie Pinel.

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The Gisborne Photo News

No 218 : August 9, 1972

Glittering event