1991 - Book Launch

1991 A very successful book launch of the Ayson Story was held in the James  Cumming Wing,  Gore.

 

First of all over  I00 Clan Members, some from Australia sat down to an enjoyable lunch, followed by items from family members Les Green (1-9-2), Walter Sim ( 1-12-3), Rae and Robin Cavanagh (1-3-3) with Margaret Allen (3-1-5) accompanist.

 

Chief Peter (1-5- I ) spoke thanking those involved in producing the book, with special thanks to Ayson Clifford  ( 1-1-2) who for several years had worked on the tree and to Ted Ayson (l-6-4) who completed it and placed it on computer,

 

Doug Ayson (l-5-1) for his graphic artwork in the Book, Neville Peat (1-3-2) for his advice and editing and Mary Ayson (1-5-1) for researching.

 

Cutting the ribbons to launch the book was done by Fergus Ayson 5th Chief (3-2-1) for the Alexanders ' and Peter Leicester Ayson ( 1-3-10) son of 1st Chief Walter, for the Peters'.

 

People who wished to speak were then given the opportunity.

 

This was followed by an enthusiastic sale of books, then afternoon tea brought to conclusion a memorable afternoon.

 

Peter D.G.Ayson ( Gore ) 6th Chief.

Peter L Ayson ( Otautau )

Fergus Ayson (Christurch ) 5th Chief.