As the French naval party was about to leave Levin yesterday, cue officer surprised a group of local residents by saying the visit had been "kaipai." "Kapai?" they queried. "Yes! just the same as ires' bon—very good. You see I speak Maori," he explained, amidst laughter.
A pleasing incident occurred during the visit of the French officers yesterday. As the car containing Commander Ferret was passing up Queen street, two boys saluted as the party appran.cherl. The net of courtesy was not missed by' the Commander, who immediately returned the salute.
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Shannon News, 30 January 1923, Page 3
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