The people file reverently into the temple for the service at which Bishop Bennett spoke Three young visitors discuss the greenstone articles in one of the display cases in the Ratana museum. In the background are walking sticks and crutches discarded by Ratana's followers Mr Henry K. Edmonds, Vice-President of the church, crowns Miss Joyce Nikora of Rotorua ‘Miss 50th Anniversary’ as the other finalists look on girls joined the bands who came from several areas, and entertained the visitors. Three teams from the Pioneer Club, two from Aramoho, and the River City Midgets marched first by themselves, and then gave a massed display, delighting the onlookers. In the evening the ‘Girl of the Year’ Ball was held. Five branches of the Ratana Youth Organization had held local contests to find their ‘Miss Ratana Star’, and during the evening the finalists spoke briefly to the guests and presented themselves to the judges, Mr H. K. Edmonds, Vice-President of the Church, Mrs Ema Otene, Mrs Meretiane Smith and Mr Nakata Taiaroa. Miss Joyce Nikora, of Rotorua, ‘Miss Ratana Star of the East’, was the winner. Her prize was a trip to Australia. For the younger visitors the ball was the highlight of the anniversary celebrations, but for the older people the renewing of old friendships and the recalling of earlier days together gave a sense of quiet satisfaction.