The Social World.

Waikato Independent, Volume XXXI, Issue 2781, 28 November 1931, Page 6

The Social World.

(By Our Lady Reporter.) . * a n+Q nf an* laments snd contributions of social itßms, writte 1 Edito impendent Office.’ In 3,‘S S& «and address must be enclosed J

PERSONAL.

-Airs E. Hill, of Tunpi, is staying with her neice, Miss Willis, in Grey

rcct. " Mr and Mrs D. R. Caldwell are leaving Cambridge to take up tlicir residence in Arncy Road, Remuera, having lot their Cambridge house to Mr and Mrs Riaeh, senr., for two years. Dr and Mrs Tod and children return•ed from their motor trip to Christchurch and Dunedin on Sunday, after a most enjoyable holiday. TENNIS PARTIES. On "Friday afternoon Mrs Innes Taylor, of Hamilton Road, gave a most enjoyable tennis party. Mrs Taylor was wearing a brown crepe dc chine frock. Tea was served under the trees. Those present were Mrs and Miss Nelson, Mrs R. Wilson, Mrs Rush, Mrs Jennings Mrs Crowtlier, Mrs Waddle, Mrs Batchelor, Miss Swaync, Miss J. Hush, and Barbara, Isobcl and Heather Taylor.

On Thursday afternoon Miss Jean Caw gave an enjoyable tennis party at *<Gowan Bank.” Miss Caw was wearing a cream and blue printed linen frock; her guest, Miss Mitchell, wore a cream crepe de chine froclc. Those present were Miss M. Soutcr, Miss J. Couper, Miss E. Sheet, Miss D. ■yjeely, Miss B. Sheet and Miss N. Banks.

BRIDGE EVENING. On Tuesday evening the Misses .Soutcr Bad an enjoyable evening of bridge for some of their young friends, The decorations were roses and delphiniums. Mrs Soutcr was wearing a black lace frock; Miss R. Soutcr, cherry ninon; Miss M. Soutcr, black lace; Mrs T. Pickering russet brown georgette; Miss B. Swayne, black georgette and lace; Miss A. Brown, black and primrose floral crepe de chine; Miss J. Brewer, -floral ninon patterned in primrose; Miss O- Brewer, leaf green georgette. Messrs D. Lundon, F. Swayne, W. Nicoll, D. Orr. .J. Butler and D. Sampson. Prizes were won by Miss A. Broun and I'■ Swayne.

WEDDING ANNIVERSARY. On Thursday evening Mr and Mrs Clcmow celebrated, the anniversary of their daughter’s marriage. Progressive bridge was played, the prizes beingwon by Miss Langton and R. Newland. The rooms were arranged with lowls of mauve and yellow irises and beech leaves. Mrs Clcmow was wearing a frock of lace and georgette in shades of burgundy. Mrs Newland, cherry ripple uin on frock; Mrs Middleton, rose shaded floral ninon; Miss D. Neely, blue floral georgette; Miss E. Robinson, primrose and blue crepe do chine; Miss R. Souter, geranium red ninon; Miss J. Yeale., .ecru lace frock; Miss N. Banks, wine red souplc satin; Miss J. Priestley black embossed georgette with touches of refl; Miss N. Langton, flame taffeta; Miss F. Langton, black flsclie net; Miss M. Collis, peach floral taffeta; Miss I. Garland, midnight blue ninon. The men present wo-ie Messrs Clcmow (.3), R. Newland, W. Robinson, V. Sow ter, D. Sampson and A. Hardy.

GUIDE NEWS. On Wednesday we commenced our Guide meeting at 5.30. First of all we played an exciting stalking game, which was followed by roll call. Later we went outside where we revised the Morse alphabet and then played Morse games. After folk-dancing and physical jerks we returned to the Guide Hall and tidied our corners. We then sang “Taps” and were dismissed. RANGER CAMP. (Continued from last Saturday). We awoke bright and early as was cur wont on Labour Day morning and were sad to think that our happy camp was almost over. The Tainui Weavers were cooks and produced a very good breakfast. We had intended having an all-day hike but the weather looked so unsettled that we decided to spend the morning in camp going on with our Maori badge. At 9.30 there were many signs of energetic weaving and a little later all the Rangers were wearing headbands of their own making. During the latter part of the morning we learned the Flamhorough Sword Dance. Dinner over v t c had rest hour and Tore and Gwen feeling very energetic decided to get. some more flax. The weather had cleared up and the bush looked so interesting that they decided it would be very nice for the rest of the company to come over and explore it. Tere mounted a post and after prolonged whistling managed to attract the attention of those in camp over a mile away, and taking a ’kerchief from her pocket proceeded to signal to them to come over into the bush. Those in camp read the signalling and sent back answer to say they were coming, and very pleased they all wore later when they had explored that interesting place and collected many specimens of native trees.

TWO ENGAGEMENTS. Tlie engagement is announced of Vera Annie, second daughter of Mr and Mrs J. W. Garland, “Flat Park,” Cambridge, to John, second son of Mr and Mrs John Dawson, To Poi, Matamata. The engagement is announced of Elo Ruth, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs J. F. Vosper, liawhiti, Matamata, to George Harold, second son of Mr and Mrs G. H. Gilling, Claudelands, Hamilton. INCBEASE IN MARRIAGES. LONDON, Wednesday. “in spite of the depression the number of marriages in England and Wales was the highest since 1921,” states the Registrar-General's report for 1930. It records amazing disparities in the ages of couples. Three girls, each aged 20, married men of more than 70. A youth of 22 and a man of 2S married women of 00 and 70 respectively.

Packing up was begun as soon as wc got back to camp and just at the right moment the lorry came and collected hangers and belongings and the camp was deserted. No! not quite. The chariot of Kangitira refused to move. 80 out got everyone and pushed ami pushed till we were quite out of breath. Finally the chariot gave a lurch and out dropped the battery. Our kind host came to light with his wireless battery and wired it in and l!ah'., Aroha and Tore with Kangitira eventually left the camp site two hours after tho Hangers had left. And finally the moon rose and shone brightly on the deserted Sherwood Hull.'

At the age.of 16, the lowest legal age, 69(1 girls and 22 youths were married last year. The youths married girls up to the age of 23; the ages of the girls’ husbands ranged from 16 to 48.

Tho birth rate remains the same as in 1929, the lowest on record. Divorces increased by 167, compared with tho 1929 figures.

CAMP GAMES. Those are only a few suggestions for competitions and other pastimes in camps which arc dependent on fine v> oather. It is great fun, and also requires sharp eyes, to go feather hunting in couples. You would hardly believe how many charming small feathers can be found in a morning’s ramble. .Shelter making, too, is a good morning’s occupation —each tent making its own shelter —ami if it is made early during the time in camp, the makers ere often very proud to use it during the rest-hour every day.

Gathering and arranging wild flowers in empty jars is a good competition. The floral decorations are judged by the Captain and a small prize is given for the best arrangement of wild flowers. A BROWNIE GAME. Human Ladder Race. —The Brownies pick sides and fall in two straight lines, each with two chairs. The chairs arc placed in two lines facing each other, so that each side has two lines of chairs close together, two chairs for each Brownie. The Brownies then sit on one chair and put their legs on the chair facing it, alternately head to tail. This is the human ladder. The top Brownie starts and climbs in and out the rungs of the ladder. She has to go over one pair of legs and under the next. When she gets to the end she runs back to her place and the next 1 Brownie starts. MOTTO. While we have time, let us do good unto all people. Cheerio! BIRDIE,