OVER THE AERIAL.

Auckland Star, Volume LXV, Issue 224, 21 September 1934, Page 14

OVER THE AERIAL.

RADIO NOTES

FROM TAR AND NEAR. (By PHONOS.) I'iulio listeners will regret the passing of Mr. Alfred A. liintz, whose death occurred suddenly on Monday last. Under the name of "Phonos," Mr. y.intz inaugurated this column of weekly radio notes —the first of its kind in the Dominion—and carried it on until a fewdays before his death. Ho was one of the early radio enthusiasts in Auckland, and he never lost his enthusiasm, lie possessed a broad knowledge of radio developments, and had the gift of explaining the many interesting sides of radio in simple language. He always had the interests of listeners at heart. Sufficient testimony to tile freshness of his information and the soundness of Jiis judgment is the fact that his notes were frequently republished in many other parts of New Zealand. From IYA on Wednesday next at 10 p.m. Jliss K. Austin, manager of the Australian team of women golfers who are to compete in the Tasnuiii Cup tournament, will epeuk and review the match, which is to be decided the same afternoon. This talk should be of considerable interest to golfing enthusiasts in the country and also to Australian followers of the great outdoor game. It is purposely scheduled for 10 p.m. to enable Australian listeners to receive it at 5.30. Special new records wi. ich came to hand at IYA only yesterday are to be featured on Sunday afternoon next between 2 p.m. and 4.30 p.m. The first two series of Beethoven's "Massa Solemnis" (Opus 123), the Kyrie and the Gloria, each of t,hrce sides, will be played on Sunday, the remaining records following on the next two Sunday afternoons. The ".llassa. Soleninie" was one of the greatest Masses ever composed by Beethoven. In addition to the other records for Sunday afternoon will be played the "Symphony for Piano and Orchestra," by Vincent D'lndy (Opus 25)', with Jeanne Marie Darre at the piano, the orchestra performing being the Association des Concerts, Lamoureau, Paris. The sports announcer who broadcast the description of the Somicnberg-Dr. Meyer wrestling match from 2YA on Wednesday night last, was anything but entertaining. In fact he was boring, at times almost vulgar and certainly "slangy." Here are a few of his "clever" , sayings:—"Fair dinkum," "Oh, it's a .beaut," "It's a corker," "Is she any good," "Oil, shut the gate, boy," etc. His remarks concerning a 100 per cent blonde who sat in the audience and her resemblance to Mae West were interrupted. Was lie cut off at the studio? When will these wrestling announcers learn that to be slangy is not clever. Another complaint against this particular announcer was that he spoke far too quickly.

It was announced from IZM last evening that the Post and Telegraph Department had placed a ban on future talks ' from that station under the auspices of the British Israel Association, on the ground that the matter is "controversy." The bi-weekly, talks by members of the station's activities since "last Sundays have been an interesting feature of this station's .activities since last November, and have evoked favourable comments from, a large number of listeners from various parts of the country. The present ban, after ten months, of uneensored operation, will come-as a keen disappointment to those who have been following the lectures. It will, by this' same token, be interesting to learn, when the Government proposes to relax the present stringent regulations respecting what the Post and Telegraph Department considers to be controversial matter. It was stated by the Postmaster Geijeral in the House some months ago than an early reconsideration of the "controversial" regulation would be given, and ho indicated that, it would be j liberalised. Nothing further has been announced, and the ban continues to be exercised within its old rigid limits. A re-inspection of household installations is being carried out by officers of the Waitemata Electric Power Board, and every house connected with electrical energy in the board's big district is to be visited. These re-inspections are called for under the Government supply regulations and are entirely for the benefit of consumers in the' elimination of conditions .which might lead to fire or accident. The' : board's inspectors do not require alterations to be made unless risks are found to'bo present. In many cases connections between the electrical point and radio set arc absolutely hazardous. In one case, at Bayswater, last week, a long line of flex ran from a kitchen through three rooms to the set in- the dining room. Where the flex passed through the closed doors the insulation had worn almost through. Had either of the wires touched each other a serious fire would have been started with lightning rapidity. Where alterations are ordered these houses will be again inspected in one month's time. Should unsafe conditions then remain, the board will be required to take action by cutting off the' , electric-supply until the faults have been remedied. ; FROM IYA NEXT WEEK. Sunday church services, 11 a.m., St. Luke's Presbyterian Church, Kemuera; 7 p.m., Beresford Street, . Congregational Church, 8.30 p.m., recorded presentation of Richard Wagner's music drama "Tristan and Isolde," in three acts, with a cast including PJanriy Larsen-Todsen, Anny Helm, G'istav Rodin, Rudolf Brockiernann, Ivar Andresen and the Bayreinh Festival Orchestra, conducted by Karl Elmendorfr. Monday, 4.30 p.m., relay from 2VA of third lecture of the matriculation series, I "English"; 8.0 (relay to IZH), recorded! programme; 8.0 and 8.41 p.m., Madame Margberlta Zealand*, New Zealand coloratura soprano Jn a song recital; 9.2, relay or wrestling from Town Hall. Tuesday, 8.0. to 1I p.m., recorded programme, with reserve periods at 9.2 and 9.42, the last hour being devoted to dance music. Wednesday, 8.0 to 0 p.m., chamber I music hour with Madame Margherita Zealanda, featuring arias by Puccini and Verdi; 9.3, talk, ".The Growth or a Language," by Proressor Maxwell Walker; 9.20 to 11.0, dance music. Thursday, 8.4 p.m. (rel-iy to IZH), presentation of the futuristic drama, "Night Mail," by the Beerbohms, followed by recorded programme; 9.2. talk by Mr. F. G. E. Broad, "The Early History or the Tlieare Royal, Drury Lane, London's Most Celebrated Theatre":' 9.20 to 10.0, recorded presentation of Mascagnl's grand opera "Cavalleria Riißtlcana" (sung in English) by the | principals, chorus and orchestra of the British National Opera Company; 10.0,music, mirth and melody session; 10.30 to ii.o, dance music. Friday, 7.30 p.m., sports talk by Gordon Mutter; 8.0 to 10.0 (relay- to IZH),. recorded programme, with Madame Margherita Zealanda featured at 0.24 and 9.43, also items by studio orchestra; 10.0, favourites old and new 10.30 to 11.0, dance music. Saturday, 3 p.m., relay of Jubilee Rugby trophy from Eden Park; 8.0 to 0.47, recorded programme, including, nt 8.10, the special U.B.C. recorded programme, "The Fifth Form at St. Pontefract's," a musical. I burlesque; of school life; 10.0, sports sum-1 mary; 10.10 to 11.0, dance nyjsic.