Croquet tournament for the hospital

Arrangements for the Grand Progressive Croquet Tournament in aid of the Toowoomba Hospital to be held on the Toowoomba Croquet Club's lawns on Saturday next are now in full swing, and everything points to a great success. Mrs. Cory and Mrs. M'Donnell, with their usual readiness to assist, have each presented two trophies which will go to the first two and the last two players respectively. Entries will be received up till Wednesday next by Mrs. R. Sinclair, honorary secretary, or by Messrs. A. Provan and Co. The Committee comprises Mesdames Byram, Beit, Marwedel, the Misses Nelson and Godsall, all of whom are energetically working to make the tournament thoroughly successful. Afternoon tea will be provided, and a charge of 1s. will be made to spectators.

We again remind our readers that a grand progressive euchre party and card party will be held in the Alexandra Hall on Monday night next, 20th inst., in aid of the Hospital funds. Although all cannot organise a similar fete, they can emulate the committee's example by entering for the various contests, for which most handsome trophies have been donated. They will thereby materially augment the subscriptions, which will mean much to a deserving institution. The City Band have signified their intention of rendering airs during the evening, and whist and bridge tables will be arranged round the hall. The trophies are on view at H. F. Smith's establishment. Tickets may be had from the above establishment, also from the Globe Hotel, and members of the committee.

The article as it was printed in The Toowoomba Chronicle, 18 February 1905. Scan from Trove, National Library of Australia. (Trove, National Library of Australia)