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Tasman Plunket Mothers Come of Age
Members of the Tasman Plunket Mothers' Club had a night out recently to celebrate the club's 21st birthday. Members presented a number of sketches, finishing the evening with a grand supper. One of the most interesting items given was a "parade of apples", with members dressed to represent the varieties of apples grown in the district. Present as guests of honour were several foundation members and early officers of the club.
Foundation members: Molly Rowling, Dot Sladen, Audrie Swan, Betty Smith, Phil Madigan, Truda McLaughlan, Sheila Cosgrove, Betty Rush, Hazel Carruthers and Melva Cheeseman.
The apple parade: Gala (Mary Wilton), Statesman (Lesley Rowling), Golden Delicious (Jane Deck), Pioneer (Betty Earl), Cleopatra (Marjorie Bailey), Northern Spy (Carol Gerrish), Beauty of Bath (Irene Herd), Jonathon (Judy Berkett) and, seated, Granny Smith (Janie Binns).
The "Foundation Sextet" featured Melva Cheeseman, Jill Templeton, Doreen Blundell, Heather Tait, lrene Herd and Beryl Leversedge.
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