Toowoomba Croquet Club president and members' day

Perfect weather conditions helped to make the president and members' day at the Toowoomba Croquet Club most enjoyable for the large gathering of visitors and members.

The club house was attractive with gaily coloured chairs and wall brackets filled with autumn tinted berries and bright poinsettia flowers, while poppies and Geraldton wax arranged in large flat bowls enhanced the charming effect of the luncheon table.

After luncheon, the president, Mrs. Carlisle, on behalf of the members, welcomed representatives of the West Toowoomba and Laurel Bank Clubs. The respective presidents, Mesdames Flegler and Priest, suitably responded, and then Mrs. Carlisle cut the beautifully adorned birthday cake, which she had made and presented to the club.

At the conclusion of afternoon tea Mrs. Broadfoot, a life member, was presented with a bouquet by the president.

Mrs. Broadfoot presented trophies to the following prize winners.—Round Robin championship: Mrs. Cooke (winner of the gold shield for mallet 1952-53); runner-up, Mrs. Bedwell. Round Robin double championship: Mesdames Cooke and Padget; runners-up, Mesdames Fox and Cossart. A Grade handicap singles: Mrs. McConachie; runner-up, Mrs. Cooke. B Grade championship: Mrs. McAuliffe; runner-up, Mrs. Barron. B Grade handicap: Mrs. McAuliffe; runner-up, Mrs. Briant. C Grade championship: Mrs. Head; runner-up, Mrs. Turner. C Grade handicap: Mrs. Turner; runner-up, Mrs. Head. C Grade handicap (16 bisques): Mrs. Gillespie; runner-up, Mrs. Thompson.

The article as it was printed in The Toowoomba Chronicle, 3 July 1953. Scan from Trove, National Library of Australia. (Trove, National Library of Australia)