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100 Years for Ormond School

The rain and cold winds did nothing to dampen the enthusiasm of the hundreds of ex-pupils who came from far and near to attend the Ormond School centennial celebrations. A full programme was enjoyed at various functions organised to mark the event.

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Centenary committee chairman Allan Friar officially opening the proceedings.

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Part of the crowd gathered, for the opening.

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Umbrellas were the order of the day at the opening of proceedings.

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All age groups were present.

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Some even braved the weather without hat or umbrella.

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School committee chairman Bub Wehi also addressed the gathering.

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As did Hawke's Bay Education Board representative Keith Dunlop.

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Nothing like a jubilee to produce a variety of facial expressions.

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After the opening speeches a parade of fashions through the last hundred years (from local sources and the Museum) entertained the throng.

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Sandra in a 1920s afternoon frock; Sheryl in a 1920s bridal outfit. (Heresay has it that 48 gardens were robbed to make the bouquet!); Debbie shows how "convenient" things.were at the turn of the century; Cindy wears the height of fashion in black in 1889!

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Betty with Amerillis (left) and Deanna all dressed for town in 1893; Yvonne in her grandmother's bridal gown of 1911. The dress was actually made by Yvonne's great-grandmother; And right up to date is Mrs Tom Mitchell (nee Maude Herbert, and ex-pupil) who made and iced the triple cake for the jubilee celebrations

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Enjoying the luncheon are Mrs Bob Proudfoot and Mr Les Proudfoot.

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As are Mrs Les Proudfoot, Mr Bob Proudfoot and Mr and Mrs Bruce King. Mrs King was the former Lucy Grayson.

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Three more old boys are Messrs Horace McFarlane, Louis Mohr (1909) and Frank Roe (1906).

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Looking at one of Friar's Store journals are Miss Evelyn Benson (left) and Miss Rose Benson.

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Mr and Mrs Trevor Burch were among the many attending.

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Mrs Jones, and Mr Reg Jones (1918), Mr Archie Jones (1908), and Mrs Muriel James (nee White) enjoy looking at the class photos and recalling "the good old days."