"OUR NAVY."

Lyttelton Times, Volume CVII, Issue 12850, 24 June 1902, Page 5

"OUR NAVY."

The patriotic Our Navy," which will make its first appearance tomorrow evening, at tho Theatre Royal, is said to be one of the most fascinating that has ever visited the southern hemisphere. Originally started in London a little-over three years ago'by Messrs West and Sons, its success was. instantaneous. The whole secret of the success _ of this •charming entertainment is that "it deals with a subject which is a mopfi inleresN ing one, "the British Navy.'-' It is clearly the duty of every loyal subject to know something about the first line of defence upon which the safety of the Empire depends, and "Our Navy" gives an absolutely faithful presentment of the building up of Britain's great naval force. The onlooker realises more fully than ever the wonderful results of modern training, and no less the marvellous improvements in the vessels and implements of war in modern years. The career of the blue jacket is shown, and "Jack" is pictured, at work and at his play. The mammoth' battleships of Old England are shown in action, and the latest and fastest torpedo boats and torpedo destroyers presented. Appropriate sea songs are contributed by Mr A. Gromana, and Mr L. B. Butler will introduce the various scenes. .Tho box plan was opened yesterday at Milner and Thompson's, and. a number of seats reserved..