Peace afternoon and farewell to Mrs. Farr

To celebrate peace, members of the West Toowoomba Croquet Club arranged a progressive croquet and social afternoon at their lawns on Saturday. Artistic floral decorations, the work of Mrs. W. Miller, were a feature of the tea tables, which were arranged in the club house. A Victory cake, made and donated by Mrs. O'Connell (president of the club), was iced and decorated with patriotic emblems. During afternoon tea the opportunity was taken by the president and members to say farewell to Mrs. B. Farr, who will leave shortly for Rockhampton. Mrs. O'Connell, on behalf of the members, presented Mrs. Farr with a leather writing compact as a token of the esteem in which she is held and in appreciation of her service to the club, not only as an active member but as a captain for several years. Mrs. Flegler (vice-president) endorsed the remarks made by the president and extended good wishes to Mrs. Farr on behalf of all present. Mrs. Farr suitably responded. The winner of the competition was Mrs. W. Marshall, who, in handing the prize, a crystal butter dish and knife that was donated by Mrs. J. Flegler, to Mrs. Farr, wished her happiness and good health in her new home. Proceedings terminated with the singing of "For She's a Jolly Good Fellow."

The article as it was printed in The Toowoomba Chronicle, 1 September 1945. Scan from Trove, National Library of Australia. (Trove, National Library of Australia)