Dalby Croquet Club holds a Christmas party on the lawns

H*eading: PARTY GIVEN BY DALBY CROQUET CLUB*

*Newspaper: The Dalby Herald*

*Date: Friday 21 December 1951, page 5*

*Found on: [Trove](https://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article216776266), National Library of Australia*

The Dalby Croquet Club members entertained about 60 guests to one of the largest and brightest parties held for some time.

When the guests arrived the club members welcomed them by singing "Happy Christmas, Dear Friends."

The unusual part about the evening was that it was held on the lawns, which were specially lighted for the occasion.

There was great excitement when it was announced that Santa Claus was arriving and "he" came sprightly up the lawn to distribute a gift to each guest.

Supper was served by members in the club house, which had been decorated with Christmas bunting. Mrs. Orford presented each guest with a fancy party hat. Some being very unusual, and a prize for the most unusual went to Mrs. Higginbotham.

During the evening the president (Mrs. G. Anderson) thanked all for attending, and making the party such a success. She presented Mrs. Orford with a gift for her generosity during the year.

Office bearers (Mesdames J. A. O'Hagan, J. H. Shill, J. Couchman, T. Smith and O. Lalor) were presented with a gift each.

Mrs. T. Jack spoke of the great work of the president, and, on behalf of the ladies, presented her with a gift.

To bring the evening to a close, Miss A. Donaldson and Mrs. J. Napier gave a number which was enjoyed by all.

The article as it was printed in The Dalby Herald, 21 December 1951. Scan from Trove, National Library of Australia. (Trove, National Library of Australia)