SAILORS AND DANCE HALLS.

Auckland Star, Volume LVII, Issue 24, 29 January 1926, Page 9

SAILORS AND DANCE HALLS.

(To the Kditor.) Pir. —Considerable public interest and indignation has been aroused by the action of certain dancing-hall officials in refusing admission to men in naval uniform, although the general public were admitted cm payment of the usual charge. The Auckland Navy League felt that such action was calculated to firing an unwarranted slur on a uniform of which all our men are properly proud, and on which every thoughtful citizen looks with respect and even affection. They, therefore, approached the officials, interviewed them, and wrote them, pointing out these facts and asked them to remove this disability. They also placed the matter in the hands of the League's honorary solicitor. An advertisement in the Press now states that owing to the pressure on the room available dances will in future be open l>v invitation only. To this course the League takes no objection, and in our opinion the good sense and public spirit of the community will appreciate the League's efforts, and will resent any such obstacle being in the future raised against the enjoyment of public privileges by men wearing His Majesty's uniform.—l am. etc.. , ALFRED G. LUXX (President).