Portsmouth Harbour.

Manawatu Herald, 20 February 1894, Page 2

Portsmouth Harbour.

To-movrow night the scene inside the Public Hall will be distinctly nautical as Her Majesty's ship Pinafore yi'iW be represented as lying at anchor at Spithead. Thi9 is the WtU-knoirn ftnehoraga tot ttj<m*of.

war off Portsmouth Harbour* one of the largest dockyards, in England. The amateurs of Foxton have manned her, if tliat is tlie Correct description where both sexes take part, it hardly seems in keeping with woman's rights, anyhow they intend in some correct musical and nautical manner to convey a very accurate representation of Gilbert and Sullivan's well known opera. The outline of the plot has-been published and is full of striking situations. Apart from the excellent object for which the opera is reproduced* the audience will find that it is well Worth attending for their own enjoyment, as no pains have been spared to give a most pleasing entertainment, as practices have been " both frequent and free " and all the i^i-formcrs are letter perfect. An excellent orchestra has been engaged, consisting of five performers, and all that is wanted is a packed house. We advise an early attendance as all the reserved seats have been booked leaving but a small portion available for those who have not taken that excellent precaution. To-morrow night at half-past seven a large section of the public should be busy at the hall securing seats. Children under 12 years of age will be admitted at half-price, but, please mark, children in arms will not be allowed in.