Anglican Presentation Ball

The Army Hall was crowded almost to capacity last month for the first Anglican Presentation Ball, at which sixteen debutantes were presented to the Bishop of Waiapu, the Rt. Rev. N. A. Lesser, and Mrs Lesser.

The decorations for the ball completely transformed the hall. Trees with artificial blossoms hid the walls, while the ceiling was obscured with foliage and streamers, set about two revolving chandeliers and huge bunches of balloons.

The graceful presentation ceremony was the highlight of the programme. After the girls had made their curtsey to the Bishop, and assembled on the dais for photographs, they joined their escorts for the debutante waltz, and then formed a bodyguard through which the official party mowed to supper.

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Mrs E. Phillips presenting a bouquet to Mrs Lesser

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Miss Diane Gray making her curtsey

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Mrs J. R. Webb and her daughter Margaret approaching the dais

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Bishop Lessor addressing the gathering

During the evening Bishop Lesser announced the engagement of the Rev. D. J. Kidd to Miss Elizabeth Hilton (see picture elsewhere).

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Assembled dancers watch as ceremony moves to its conclusion.

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Some of the clergy and their wives on their way to supper.

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A view in the ballroom, showing dancers doing the Maxina.