SAILORS AND DANCES.
I read with disgust the account of the incident at Wellington regarding the objection to tliree rows of white tape being allowed in a certain dance hall. What a poor way of showing appreciation for services rendered by the IJavy. I expect the manager in question has forgotten little incidents where the Navy proved to be exceedingly useful and welcome; such, for instance, at Napier after the earthquake, in Russia 1918-1919, Shanghai, Smyrna 1923, Spain, etc., etc. I mention these instances because, had it not been for the fact that the persons who rendered such valuable aid were wearing three rows of white tape, the calamities would have assumed much more serious proportions. I have served in His Majesty's Navy for a period of over 20 years." This is the first occasion during that period that I have heard of the navynien being so insulted. I trust that those in authority will take the matter in hand and see that no further insults are directed at His Majesty's uniform. tHREE ROWS OF WHITE TAPE.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXVII, Issue 273, 17 November 1936, Page 11
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