would like to see invited to combine in a showing of theirwork. If

this is pre-publicized among us, and we are committed to taking it
seriously, it seems to me that the Committee in charge would come out
with half-a-dozen of the most capable and imaginative potters - those
who could really give us (and outsiders, too) something to really "feel"
about ... not just, "yes ... that's nice, isn't it?" I know that a few

of the "best"! potters do not submit entries at Highcroft, but if they
knew what was at stake, they probably would, and then that would be
additional income for the Guild, too!

This next suggestion also relates to the Highcroft Sale. I realize it may
have been tried and found unsatisfactory, but I make it anyhow forthwith.
How about the south-west comer of the room being dedicated to the
SALE of coffee and some donated bakemeats ? Don't you think visitors
would stay longer, and after chatting with friends over a cup of coffee
would then decide to make another round, and purchase further?
Certainly not free refreshments, but a smartly set-up booth (similar

to the show structures) with several large urns of coffee - to be dis-
pensed by a person in charge - no self-help, as this is a paying
proposition. Loaned hand-made mugs, members avn cakes, etc.,

and the only Guild output would be for coffee, cream and sugar.

10¢ a mug, and 10¢ apiece for any sort of cake or cookie. Iam sure
there would be no difficulty in finding volunteers to man the booth ...
Iwould be glad to help! At both of the two Sales I have attended (and
helped) it has seemed to me that there would be more “warmth” and
relaxed atmosphere if coffee were added to the evening.

I might also mention that Iwas very happy to have had the Guild pic-
nic here in June, and if you should wish to return another year, you
are most welcome!

... Gillian... you gave poor Warren MacKenzie a bad time in your
article ... maybe we could assemble a group of mugs and invite him
back for a "sex picking" contest !

Yours,
Iris Smith

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