Beaumont-Tuapeka Rural Women convener Margaret Healy (left) presents a branch life membership to Dorothy Coburn (95) during the club’s 90th anniversary meeting in Lawrence.PHOTO: SUPPLIEDBeaumont-Tuapeka Rural Women celebrated their 90th anniversary at the Beaumont Hall recently. Convener Margaret Healy, used the original bell to summon 25 members and guests to order, and welcomed them to Beaumont. Members attending were asked to wear a vintage hat, to mirror early photos which showed members wore hats to all meetings. Mrs Healy presented a branch life membership to Dorothy Coburn. ‘‘She makes most of her own clothes and is always willing to help.’’Mrs Coburn said was surprised to receive the award.

Source: Otago Daily Times April 01, 2021 19:30 UTC