Alexandra Blossom Festival Senior Queen Esther McKay takes her throne yesterday in front of other contestants (from left:) runner-up Margaret Ruffell, Shirley Bell, Mary Boyd and Jeanette McKay, all of Alexandra. Photo: Jono EdwardsAlexandra women are generally the type who shy away from the limelight, but regardless of that, Senior Blossom Festival Queen contestants entered the competition to keep the Senior Queen tradition alive. About 150 people watched as Alexandra's Esther McKay (76) was crowned at the 22nd annual ceremony yesterday. Mrs McKay enjoyed meeting people, which would come in handy at the many blossom festival events she would attend as part of her duties. The other contestants were Shirley Bell, Mary Boyd and Jeanette McKay, all of Alexandra.

Source: Otago Daily Times September 19, 2017 17:13 UTC