Had you bothered to read the thread you'd have seen that the information about wavers came as a result of a specific inquiry to he Morris Federation. As the Offsprings are culled from a number of different Cotwolds side, doubtless different members are used to different terms. The woman member who told me that the term "wavers" was preferred came from a Fed side (natch). Possibly the Ring has Man Reasons for liking "handkerchiefs" and maybe one will come along and explain (if interesting). What Morris Offspring has debated hotly is whether to use bells and last time I say them, they did.