LUNA PARK

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 203, 16 November 1927, Page 14

LUNA PARK

OPENING SATURDAY NIGHT A Palais de Danse will be an added attraction to Luna Park, which will open to Aucklanders on Saturday night. This is but one, however, among many innovations. During last season a careful watch was maintained for the purpose of ascertaining just what was required, apart from the actual “joy machines,” to make the evening’s entertainment completely enjoyable, and the following innovations have been installed for the purpose of bringing about this result: A promenade terrace over the new’ river caves will be open to all patrons free of cost. Light teas will be served at the small charge of sixpence. A Palais de Danse has been provided in the centre of the park, and a special jazz orchestra will cater for the musical requirements of patrons, while ice cream, soda fountain drinks, and cigarettes will be available at the attached stalls. For the convenience of park patrons, a service stall has been opened, situated just to the left of the park. The attendant in charge of this stall w’ill be ready at all times to take care of hat, wrrap, coat, umbrella, or parcel. Any patron desiring to leave a message for a friend may do so at the service stall. Telephone messages will be received and delivered, and instructions for taxis can be left with, and any information obtained from, the attendant. Trained women guides will conduct parties, particularly first visitors, over the park, explain the working of the many devices, and advise as to charges, etc. Music will receive special attention this season. A full 24-instrument silver band has been engaged, and will render first-class programmes at various locations. A special feature this season will be the free attractions, to accommodate which a park stage has been constructed. High-class entertainment will be offered from this stage, thus making the visits of regular patrons interesting and enjoyable. The scenic river caves under the old mill will be something entirely and a decided novelty for New Zealand. This trip will traverse the “smugglers’ cave,” the Painted Valley in National Park, California, the Otira Gorge, and ever-beautiful Venice. Madame Edith Baird is arranging a Siva Faa Samoa, an original dance production, in which some of her leading pupils will participate.