Dalby Croquet Club Christmas party

H*eading: DALBY CROQUET CLUB ENTERTAINS AT PARTY*

*Newspaper: The Dalby Herald*

*Date: Friday 16 December 1949, page 3*

*Found on: [Trove](https://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article216406423), National Library of Australia*

About 21 members of the Dalby Croquet Club, each accompanied by a friend, gathered at the club house on Tuesday night to celebrate their Christmas party.

The club house was decorated with Christmas streamers, bells, and balloons, and this made the members feel that it was Christmas.

The president (Mrs. T. Jack) welcomed all friends, and said how pleased the members of the club were to have them present for the function. She called on the members to sing "Happy Christmas, Dear Friends."

To start the party, card games were played, Mrs. H. F. Christmas winning at bridge, and Mrs. E. Starling took the euchre prize. Others enjoyed a game of mah jong.

At about 10 o'clock the tables were cleared, and the party partook of a most delectable supper provided by the members. The tables were beautified with golden dahlias and fern, the artistic work of Mrs. Orford.

The patroness (Mrs. Lalor) said how pleased she was to be present at the party, and that she would like to honour two members of the club. Mrs. Jack (president) was always interested in the club, and willing to do her utmost.

The speaker said that Mrs. Orford usually carried out the decorations at the club house, and these were greatly admired.

Mrs. Orford was presented with a string of pearls, and Mrs. Jack with a nice gift.

Competitions, which created some enjoyment, were conducted. Prizes were won by the following: Mesdames Gibson, Cramer, H. Napier senr., E. Nissen, and Daniells.

Ice creams and drinks were provided during the evening, and the party was brought to a close with the singing of "Auld Lang Syne" and the National Anthem.

The article as it was printed in The Dalby Herald, 16 December 1949. Scan from Trove, National Library of Australia. (Trove, National Library of Australia)