H.R.H. —NEPTUNE’S AIDE
SHAVES AND DUCKS SEA GOD S VICTIMS CROSSING THE LINE United I*.A.—By Telegraph—Copyright Reu'd. 1.30 p.m. LONDON, Tues. A wireless from the Kenilworth Castle states that, garbed in a cap. apron and trousers borrowed from the chef and carrying a two-foot razor, splashed with red paint, the Prince of Wales acted as King Neptune's barber at the crossing of the equator celebrations. He entered wholeheartedly into the fun and worked vigorously, shaving the victims. After shaving them he tipped them into a big bath. Thirty men and 20 women were initiated Finally the barber's assistant, ducked the Prince, who emerged smiling. H.R.H. visited the thirdclass passengers and bought drinks all round.
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Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 871, 15 January 1930, Page 9
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114H.R.H.—NEPTUNE’S AIDE Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 871, 15 January 1930, Page 9
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