Whangaroa County

Northland Age, Volume 1, Issue 5, 6 November 1931, Page 5

Whangaroa County

Farewell Afternoon A very pleasant and successful afternoon was held at the residence of Mrs. Edginton, Whangaroa, on Wednesday, October 28th. The afternoon was given by Dr. and Mrs. Earp-Thomas, prior to their departure from Whangaroa, where they have been staying with their little daughter Nada for the past three months. A large number of guests from a wide circle of friends made by Dr. and Mrs. Thomas in this district, were present at their invitation. Mrs. Edginton and Mrs. L. M. Lane assisted Mrs. Thomas in the duties of hostess, while Miss Joan Lane organised some very successful competitions for which Mrs. Thomas had provided a delightful assortment of prizes. The function was also in the nature of a hospital afternoon, and the two “red-cross’ boxes displayed resulted in a very gratifying amount being collected for hospital funds. A delicious afternoon tea was served, and competitions and other novelties added to the enjoyment of the gathering. It was with pleasure that the friends of Dr. and Mrs. Thomas learned that they intend to revisit Whangaroa in the near future. Latest School-Boy Howler The latest school-boy howler is, of course, a tale concerning the inimitable Sir Walter. A scholar was asked to write an essay “The meaning and origin of the King’s motto.” This is what he wrote:—“As Queen Elizabeth was walking along the road one day, she came to a large mud puddle. Sir Walter Raleigh, who was standing near, took off his cloak, and put it in the mud. The Queen walked across. She then said, “I am afraid, Sir Walter, that I have dirtied your new cloak.” Sir Walter looked at his cloak and said, “Dieu et mon droit, Madame,” which, translated, means, “My God, you’re right, Madame.”