DANCING PARTNERS

Hokitika Guardian, 15 July 1925, Page 2

DANCING PARTNERS

MARINE OFFICERS “RUSHED. AUCKLAND. July IJ

The “(lashing sailor with a girl in every port he vi-il-." Ini - h 'cu famed in prose and rhyme for uncounted cents. It is ui;liirtil that sons of ihc rea. particularly t huso on the merchant ships who live lor dreary weeks on cml apart irom the gracious influence of feminine society, should seek to lito up. to the reputation with which they have been clothed, justly - or unjustly, as the case may lie. On arrival in Auckland last week of an overseas vessel, the officers who have the handling of dark-'kinned crews naturally desir'd to take part in such social diversions as were available to reputable members of the honoured profession. Stran--n't's to the city, they sought advice from a local resident, whose duties led him to interview them. Hi enumerating the various attractions of the city. t| u r Aucklander mentioned a wellknown cabaret, where dancing parties are provided with soothing music amid pleasant surroundings. 'I lie caliuret suggestion was hailed with delight » thcreifheers, hut on being informed that thov would have to bring their own partners, further advice on the matter was earnestly evoked. The counsellor, imbued with a keen sense ol the value of advertisement, suggested that a notice in the daily papers asking lor partners to accompany the officers to a cabaret would probably prere olloeUvo. In adopting the suggestion, the visitors, though members ol a hardy calling, had not the fnintoH idea ol the passion for jazzing, particularly with sailors, possessed by Auckland girls. Reillies to the advertisement poured J" bv the dozen, the total exceeding 1 0th in addition, bevies of ullisliing applicants invaded the'wharf and made personal application to lie included in the partv. The response, in fact, was so overwhelming that the party "'tieli was fixed for foil lii'day evening, was wiser abandoned. A new avetm- el social activity is now being sought by t lie visiting officers.