West Toowoomba Croquet Club celebrates its 15th anniversary

Illumined by the golden rays of the afternoon sun and massed with colourful, sweet-scented flowers, the pavilion at the West Toowoomba Bowling Club was an attractive place yesterday when members of the West Toowoomba Croquet Club celebrated the 15th anniversary of the club. Blossoms in pink and white tonings peeped through the sprays of greenery, which bordered the shallow bowls which were dotted about the white cloths on the tea tables. The large square birthday cake was donated by Mrs. Miller. Competitions were arranged on the lawns for the entertainment of the visitors. After tea the Mayoress (Mrs. J. D. Annand) presented the 1939 competition trophies. Floral shoulder sprays were given to Mesdames Annand, J. France, Gerard Boyce, P. Priest, V. Stuart and M. F. O'Connell. The committee responsible for the arrangements comprised the following.—President, Mrs. W. Miller; vice-presidents, Mesdames C. J. Searle and A. T. Parrot; secretary, Mrs. V. Stuart; treasurer, Mrs. M. F. O'Connell; captain, Mrs. B. Farr; vice-captain, Miss I. Fryar; members, Mesdames R. W. McLean, B. Padget, A. Orr and J. C. Grant. Other hostesses included Mesdames R. S. Gibson, J. Flegler, W. Dean, A. McBride, A. Carter, C. Blake, C. J. Healy, A. Wilson, M. Crozier, F. Bullock, A. E. Lavers, W. Elvery, E. A. McConachie, M. Walsh and Miss E. Campbell. In addition to the Mayoress the visitors included Mesdames Gerard Boyce, Williams, E. H. Smith, W. McCracken (North Queensland), J. King, A. R. Grahame, E. Olive, Stirling, J. France, L. Dunsdon, P. S. Priest, P. Fett, W. Frood, W. Fox, A. L. Myers, A. Caines, A. C. King, K. Bedwell, E. Bridgman, Savage, Jack, Quirk, H. McLean, Smoothy, Irvine, Misses Arnold and France and representatives from the following croquet clubs: Toowoomba, Pittsworth, Allora, Dalby and Laurel Bank. The trophies were presented as follows.—A Grade Championship: Mrs. R. S. Gibson; runner-up, Mrs. B. Farr. B Grade Championship: Mrs. W. Elvery; runner-up, Mrs. B. Padget. Singles Handicap: Miss E. Campbell; runner-up, Mrs. R. S. Gibson. Doubles Handicap: Mesdames R. S. Gibson and W. Elvery; runners-up, Mesdames R. W. McLean and C. J. Searle. Novice Handicap, Mrs. A. Orr; runner-up, Mrs. B. Padget. Fostars Shoes, Pty., Ltd. Trophy: Mrs. M. Crozier.

The article as it was printed in The Toowoomba Chronicle, 13 February 1940. Scan from Trove, National Library of Australia. (Trove, National Library of Australia)