FATHER NEPTUNE SOUTH OF THE LINE.
AT STANLEY BAY TO-MORROW. Father Neptune, King of the Sea, has consented, at the request of thousands of his delighted subjects, to hold his court at Stanley Bay to-morrow.:■:,; Sea ny.*phs, sea dogs, and sea scouts, will attend His Aquatic Majesty arid his royal consort,, Amphitrite, at this great public function, which is generally only seen on fin ocean voyage which crosses the equator. Buglers, bears, and barbers will -form -part of Neptune's ; train, arid will officiate according to the decrees of His Chief Justice, Sir Robt. Thin, while Mutt and \ Jeff, will take charge of the clink. .Various nonages will be.shampooed, shaved, ,-. and ducked, or fined and imprisoned ,at i Neptune's ' behest. ' "•': , _ ■ This function will be the star attraction at Stanley Bay's big beach gala, which commences to-morrow (Saturday). A full programme of swimming events, jawing, and attractive side-shows will provide complete entertainment for all. Frequent ferries and an eight-minute trip.(Advt.)
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LX, Issue 18320, 9 February 1923, Page 8
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158FATHER NEPTUNE SOUTH OF THE LINE. New Zealand Herald, Volume LX, Issue 18320, 9 February 1923, Page 8
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