CARLTON CROQUET CLUB.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXV, Issue 20114, 27 November 1928, Page 5

CARLTON CROQUET CLUB.

An At Home was given by lhe president (Mrs. Hamilton), at the club's grounds at Epsom last Friday afternoon for the purpose of welcoming home three of the club's members, who had recently returned from their journeying* overseas, viz.: Mrs. G. Campbell, Mrs. W. Brown and' Mrs. Sands. A hearty welcome was extended to these ladies by the president on behalf of the club. The president of tho Auckland Croquet Association (Mrs. Schnauer), also attended to assist in doing honour to the occasion. In addition to welcoming the. returned members, Mrs. Schnauer took occasion to refer to the successful outcome of the efforts of Carlton's officers and members in consolidating their financial position since acquiring the property for their new home at Epsom. By dint of hard work and good management, happily backed lip by the bond of a common interest, the members now possessed a home of which they could bo proud. The lawns were in excellent playing order and looked delightful in the sunshine.

Afternoon tea was provided by the president and the. decorations were much admired. During the afternoon a " long shot " competition was hel,d and created much interest and amusement, eventually being won by Mrs. Kirk (A grade), and B grade, by Mrs. Gardner. Two sessions of progressive croquet were also carried out, (lie winners being Mrs. Clarkson and Mrs. Schnauer (A'l. and Mrs. Somerville and Mrs. Short. (B). Special thanks were accorded the club's guests for articles presented as gifts on their return from abroad.