ST. JAMES'

Press, Volume LXXI, Issue 21400, 16 February 1935, Page 8

ST. JAMES'

"HIKIN> THRU" fl; Commencing at to-day's matinee WT St. James' Theatre, Stanley "Gaieties" Vaudeville and Revue Caij|--pany will open its sixth week *«j Christchurch with Hikin* Thru," eM* of the bfghtest shows on the «asj'| pany's long. list This show sJM«i||preve oi great interest to the-twaffllj; sands ol hikers in the city, and «M*j}:., lent entertainment is promised arwi; Frank Perrin and Ike Delavale «ffffl| the largest share of the comedy. Bgjjjj 1 rin shines in the sketches, "Just Wk Same," "The Sick Maid," "A Game*.; Cards," and the most laughable *B|. potted pantomimes, "Robinson Crascßpf while the Jewish impersonator--*t fl featured in "What Will They Call IgßLj and many other humorous nnfl ~3Sf, Ted Stanley and Dot Arnold'WSF' much to do in the programme, •§i | help considerably in the fun-marafe!*, Amongst the many delightful t *Bft 1 scenas are "The Volga BoatoßMp "The 20th Century Blues," "M**!' Spring," and "The Dance of_WJ. Temple," featuring Rae Foster, vig*BK,. Burke, Cecil Perry, and the "G«q»BME; sun-kissed ballet A speciality •"Mffijwill prove of a most sensational nwgßgl ■ is that of The Flying Arabs, in njjii, [some remarkable tumbling and pyWa" are presented by a team of acwMlgji whose work has never been on the Australian vaudeville WJBJ!. ! The Three Alecs will be seen in a IWHj! 1 clown act, and this should appewaly I all. Novel dancing specialities .ME Phyl and Verna, violin Goma Roach, a dramatic playette, jMf. Turing Fred Argyle, and yodellaargji the Newtons are included in a ff*g;i gramme which promises to prove egp,, more attractive than any of *&*£& predecessors. Nell Fleming, the ftg?. liant American artist, will be featawgjj in a number of snappy sketches. ■&[ her song "Little Wooden Whistle." ijK be sung and whistled all over the Cm; after Saturday's matinee. .-Jfe The children are reminded ot gfc gift matinee to-day at 2.30, when W$ handsome, pony Mickey will be away to a fortunate boy or girl- _«?■ addition there are other val'Mwg' prizes, and each child ing will receive something. AttenWgi: is drawn to the mystery "bicycle i to-morrow, and the procession, bewgjij by members of the "Gaieties,"* "t?! start from Victoria square at 930 »* j All are invited, and motor-cars af>£also go with the hike. Many ptwWj ; will be given A. or the various caffljjffljEj tions, and. two. special prizes ww W$ awarded for the best representaHßßgji of the comedians, Ike DelavalejJJaH Frank Perrin. Seats may be resroWJiJl at the D.I.C. until 11.30, and thenW; the theatre. Day sales are at Kniggg l ' Milk Bar and the theatre sweet s"**^: Among the new artists to this evening will be Laurita, classag, dancer, who comes direct fro© f, principal theatres of Australia-