First Life Member

Mr Peter Ferguson, Clifford Street, was made the first life member of the Gisborae Guild of Master Painters, Decorators and Signwriters Inc., recently. The honour was bestowed at a social, after a dinner, held by the Guild at the Albion Hotel. Mr Ferguson has been secretary of the Gisborne Guild for 19 years and to mark, also, his retirement he was presented with a very handsome clock by Guild members.

Among those attending the function were:

At the presentations are, from left, Mr Wrey Andrew, (immediate past president), Mr and Mrs Ferguson, and Mrs Andrew.

Mr and Mrs Bill Phipps.

Guild president Basil Davoren and his wife, Mr D. Robertson (National president, Wellington), and Mr George Fox, with his wife Adine, who were speakers at the function.