OVER THE AIR

Press, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22467, 30 July 1938, Page 10

OVER THE AIR

EDUCATION IN . MUSIC

[By LISTENER.] It is sometimes not easy to weigh the relative worth of things. Last Sunday, for example, I had lunch sitting on boulders at the edge of a large green lake which sparkled in the winter sun. Around us were snow-covered hills and beyond them the bluish ramparts of the Alps. It was a tonic day for jaded city souls, but if one may be pardoned for descending into the sticky mass of homely philosophy, it has to be added that all the good things of life have a price, and it so happens that the price of this little- excursion was the missing of the first broadcast of “Victoriana No. 4.” I was able to give a cordial greeting to the other three instalments as they made their bow, and I am sorry that judgment on their successor has to be suspended. I know that this latest instalment would have been worth hearing, but I am faintly disturbed by the fact that I have had no reports on “Victoriana No. 4” from people whom I supposed would have been eager to hear it. lam sorry to believe that some of the fine effort of the National Broadcasting Service is possibly being wasted, for everybody who takes an intelligent interest in radio should.be concerned about New Zealand’s most ambitious radio production. A Musical Problem While I was sitting in the sun, however, a kindly correspondent was writing a letter which will serve as a peg for me now. The writer was prompted to this epistolatory act by a piece of music he had heard, and what follows explains itself: I was too late to hear the name of the composition, or the composer or the performer, so I do not know what the composer intended to convey to the eai of the listener. But one thing I am sure of—that to many other people besides, myself it was nothing but a succession of meaningless noises. Worse than that, it offended one's sense of musical progression; discord followed upon discord that arrived nowhere; dissonance was heaped upon dissonance; of melody there was none, and I was left with a feeling of murderous exasperation. Ot course, it may have been a wonderful exhibition of acrobatics on the piano. Of recent years a tendency in this direction has been noticeable among the works of certain “composers, both for orchestra and piano, who appear merely to be striving after grotesque effects. Can it be said that stuff of this kind is in the least likely to promote a love of good music amongst the multitude? There may be something wrong with me, for after your laudatory reference to the approaching visit of Kipnis to New Zealand, I looked forward to some real pleasure in hearing him over the air. I must confess that he left me cold. It was impossible at “times to say what note he was actually singing, the wobble in his voice was so pronounced, and there were other .things besides. To deal with a person who was “left cold” by Kipnis presents some difficulties. I must confess that I noticed no wobble in the Kipnis voice and I was not acutely observant about how he fastened on to his notes. All I know is that Alexander Kipnis was one of the finest vocal artists I’ve ever heard. There, as far as I am concerned, the matter must rest. However, there is still the other question raised by my correspondent. Of course, we are both rather handicapped by not knowing what we are writing about. Some of the modern composers would appear unconventional to persons who, through deep knowledge of formal musical traditions, would know what to anticipate in melodic development.. Anything unusual or experimental in the way of melodic progress would, perhaps, be offensive to the ear. Modernism, however, must be accepted in music just as it is in poetry, A reader whose normal poetic nutriment is Tennyson and Wordsworth would be confounded by the young men who carry the banner of poetry in England to-day. But this does not necessarily mean that the work of the young is grotesque and profitless. The same, surely, must apply also to music. William Walton, to mention one example, writes music that w;ould surprise, if not offend outright, the uncompromising traditionalists, yet he is accepted as a fine composer. There is nothing more to be added to this phase of the discussion. My correspondent and I appear to share the anxiety that the multitude should be lured into an appreciation -of good things. At this stage, then, long overdue reference can be made to the excellent work of Dr. V. E. Galway, the lecturer in music at the University of Otago. For a considerable time now Dr. Galway has conducted a session from. 4YA called “Masterpieces of Music.” I should think he has done a great deal to make many listeners understand what music is about. A fortnight ago I heard him dissect Mozart’s “Pianoforte Concerto in A Major.” He first told us something of the composer; then he explained the structure of a concerto and went on to show the construction of this particular concerto by means of pianoforte illustrations which he played himself. Then followed a complete presentation of the work. Dr. Galway’s explanations were so simple and clear that I feel sure many who would ordinarily profess to be bored by Mozart must have listened right to the end. This method of musical education could probably be carried further. Something of the kind might well be done in Christchurch by Mr Ernest Jenner, and other centres, no doubt, would be able to provide men capable of taking listeners by the hand. If this were done we might have reduced demand for the odious items provided by Carson Robison and his Buckaroos.

3YA, CHRISTCHURCH 720 kilocycles.

PROGRAMMES AND COMMENT

BROADCASTING

TODAY’S PROGRAMME

I A Good Bout That brings me to a contest I heard last Tuesday evening. I was tuned in to Sydney listening to a broadcast of a concert by the Sydney Symphony orchestra under the conductorship of Dr. Malcolm Sargent. Dr. Sargent, by the way, was making his first appearance of a new Australian tour. A Rachmaninoff Concerto from the Sydney Town Hall was doing fairly well until Carson Robison, from a New Zealand station, began to assert himself. The concerto won in the end, but it was a stern bout. However, there is a point which troubles me greatly. I cannot understand the present fervent attachment of the National Broadcasting Service to Carson Robison. He and his crooning Buckaroos were heard five times from national stations on Tuesday and Wednesday evening of this week. For my part that was five times too often, but measured by any standard this Buckaroo ration was excessively generous. Farewell to Kipnis Alexander Kipnis gave the last of his eight concerts in New Zealand at Auckland on July 23. There was no doubt about the enthusiasm of his audience, but it seems that this enthusiasm was not accounted for by the number of people present. It is to be hoped that the National Broadcasting Service is not disappointed by the open public response to this great musical venture. After all, it was only reasonable to expect that at this time of year many people would prefer to do their listening at the fireside. That’s how I did it myself. It is obvious, of course, that something was lost through not being able to see the singer, but even so Kipnis provided a memorable musical experience for all who heard him. A satisfactory feature of the tour is that it has done much to consolidate the reputation of Mr Noel Newson. His playing of one of the “Hungarian Rhapsodies” in the final Auckland concert was so obviously first-rate that any listener should have been able to appreciate it. It is certain as the sunrise that the fame of Mr Newson will spread beyond our shores, and the National Broadcasting Service—if it has not done so already—should see about putting the proper shackles on Mr Newson’s feet. In the coming week there are some plays which thould be worth the attention of listeners. From Auckland on Monday evening three locally- a rilten plavs will be broadcast by IYA. The authors are Blake Thornton, Una Craig, and Jennifer Thomas. The plavs may be good, or not so good —l cannot say: but the principle of stimulating native authorship is to be commended. Radio offers opportunities which were not available before, and if this is properly appreciated (as I believe it is) by the National Broadcasting Service, New Zealand playwrights may have cause to be grateful. On Thursday evening 3YA will broadcast “Out of the Mouths of Babes,” a National Broadcasting Service production of a play by Mr W. Graeme-Holdcr. whose prize-winning drama, “The Time Factor," should be known to many listeners. This writer. I have been told, has also had much to do with "Victoriana.” He is one of the persons in New Zealand to develop a. skilful technique in writing for radio. Again on Monday evening. 4YA will broadcast the National Broadcasting Service production of Shakespeare's “Julius Caesar.” This presentation is limed so that it will not collide with the three plays from Auckland. To-morrow evening those who have not heard “Victoriana No. 3” will have the opportunity of doing so if they tunc in to 4YA. People interested in the career of Miss Marjorie Alexander, the Christchurch pianist, who went to London three or four years ago. will have a chance of hearing her from Daventry to-morrow evening. She is scheduled to give a short recital at 5.20. Next Friday evening Mr Felix Swmstead. an English composer, who is examining for the Royal Schools of Music will give an illustrated talk from Auckland on “Moods in Music.” Perhaps it may be added for the guidance of those specially interested that Carson Robison and his Buckaroos—so a rapid glance at the week s programmes reveals —will be heard at least 10 times from the national stations. , Listeners .whose tastes run m other directions may be referred to a recital of early Italian songs by Miss Millicent Jennings, which will come from 3YA on Wednesday evening. A violin obligato for the recital will be played by Miss Gladys Vincent.

7 0 a.m.: Breakfast session. 10.0: Recordings. 10.30; Devotional service. 10.45: Recordings. 12.0 noon: Description of Christchurch Hunt Club’s meeting at Riccarton. Lunch music. 1.0 p.m.: Week-end weather. 2.0: Recordings. 2.30 (approx.): Commentary on Rugby match at Lancaster Park. 4.30: Sports results. 5.0. Children's hour (Mr Riddleman). 6.0: Dinner music 7.0: Government and overseas news '(from 2YA). 7,10 (approx.); News. 8.0: Chimes. <R.) Sir Hamilton Harty, conducting London Philharmonic Orchestra "The Corsair” Overture (Berlioz). 8.10. (R.’> Essie Auckland (contralto), (a) Reflections” (Lohr); (b) "Mothers Hands (Cosgrove). 8.16: (R.) Carroll Gibbons (pianoforte), (a) "Manhattan Holiday (Strauss and Dale): (b) "Summer Ram (Gibbons). 8.22; (R.) Dan Donovan (tenor), (a) "I’ll Marry Ye When Me Garden Grows" (Coulter); (b) The Daughter of Mother Machree (Percival). 8.29: (R.) Orchestre Raymonde, “Musical Box Miniatures” (arr. Walter). 8.3 o: “Coronets of England, episode 14: Queen Elizabeth.” 9.0* Weather. Station notices. 9 5- "Fourth Form At St. Percy’s.” episode 14. 9.18: Novelty Duo (vocal and Pianoforte). (a) "Nickel in the Slot” (Mills); (b) “I’ll Take Romance” (Oakland). 9.2 a: Chatterboxes in Patter Sketch, “Ship, Ahoy” (arr. Ryan). 9.35: Novelty Duo, (a) “A Serenade to the Stars’ (McHugh); (b) "They All Laughed” (Gershwin). 9 43: Chatterboxes (patter sketch), "Watch Your Step” (Ryan); Song. Hospitality House” (Butler). 9.a2: (R.) BBC Theatre Orchestra. Monckton Melodies” (arr. Stanford Robinson). 10.0: Sports summary. 10.15: Dance music.

3YL. CHRISTCHURCH 1200 kilocycles. 2.45 p.m.: Recordings. 5.0: Recordings. 7.0: After-dinner music. 8.0: Symphonic programme of modern works. 10.0. Favourite entertainers. IYA, AUCKLAND 650 kilocycles. 3 p.m.: Running commentary on Rugby football match at Eden Park. 3.15-4.30: Sports results. 5.0: Children’s session (Tui). 6.0: Dinner music. 7.0: Government and overseas news (from 2YA). 7.10 (approx.): News. 7.35; Playlet, "Perfect Light—Comfort in the Factory, under the auspices of New Zealand Service Bureau. 7.45; Talk. "Territorial Training and the Youth.” 8.0: Concert programme, with Auckland Commercial Travellers* and Warehousemen’s Association Choir, conducted by T. J. O’Connor. The Choir: “Hvmn to Apollo” (Gounod): "The Tide Rises and the Tide Falls” (Adam Carse); “The Rooster and the Egg” (Alec Rowley). 8,10: (R) Prisca Quartet, “Absence”* “In a Cool Dell" (folk songs'); "Cherry Ripe" (arr. Bridge); “Molly on the Shore” (Grainger). 8.20: The Choir, “Song of the Vikings” (Thomas Dunhill); "Down In Yon Summer Vale” (Charles Wood): "Ring Out, Wild Bells” (Fletcher). 8.28: Kathleen Dillon (soprano), “In a

Monastery Garden” (Ketelby); "A Birthday” (Cowen); "Mountain Lovers” (Squire): "The Second Minuet” (Maurice Besly). 8.40: The Choir, "Plantation Songs” (Stanford Robinson). (Soloist, Reg. Richards.) 8.48: Thomas Gray (’cello) in short recital of his own compositions: "A Simple Melody.” "A Bedtime Story”; “Lullaby.” 9.0: Weather. Station notices. 9.5; Ringside commentary on wrestling match at the Town Hall. 10.0 (approx.); Sports summary. 10.10; Dance music by Lauri Paddi’s Band at Peter Pan Cabaret. IYX. AUCKLAND 880 kilocycles. 7.0 p.m.: After-dinner music. 8.0: "Sweethearts of Yesterday” Medley. 8.10: Nonsense, songs, and novelty pieces. 8.30: "Hotel Revue,” episode 19. 8.42: Popular whistling songs. 8.55: Bohemians (light orchestra), "The Chinese Story-teller” (Drevcr). 9.0; (R.) Play, “The Pigtail of Hi Wing Ho.” mystery of Chinatown. 9.25: Popular recitals. 10.0. Variety. 2YA, WELLINGTON 570 kilocycles. 6.50 a.m.: Weather for aviators. 7.0: Breakfast session. 10.0: Weather fpr aviators Devotional service. 10.28: Time signals. 10,45: Talk to women (Margaret). 12.0 noon; Lunch music. 1.0 p.m.: Weather for farmers. Frost for Canterbury and Otago. Weather for aviators. 2.0: Light music. 2.45: Running commentary on Second Hockey Test. New Zealand v. India, at Basin Reserve. 4.0: Recordings. 50: Children’s hour. 6.0: Dinner music. 7-0: Government and overseas news. 7.10 (approx.): News. 7.28: Time signals. 8.0: Chimes. Concert programme. Masked Masqueraders and Jesters in sketches, songs, and iokes. 8.30: "Ports of call: A visit to Holland.” 9.0: Weather. Station notices. 9.5; Dance nrogramme. 10.0: Sports results. 10.10: Dance programme (continued). 10.28: Time signals. 2YC. WELLINGTON 840 kilocycles. ' 2 45 p.m.: Running commentary on Rugby football match at Athletic Park. Announcer: Mr C. Lamberg. 5.0: Light music. 6.0: Close down. 7.0: Afterdinner music. 8.0: Concerted vocal items bv women’s choirs. 9.0: “On With the Show.” 10.0: Merry and bright. 4YA, DUNEDIN 700 kilocycles. 2 30 p m.: Running commentary on Rugby match. Southland v. Otago, at Rugby Park, Invercargill (relay from 4YZ). 4.45: Sports results. 5.0: Children’s session. 6.0: Dinner session. 7.0: Government and overseas news (from 2YA). 7.10 (approx.); News. 8.0: Chimes. Orchestral concert. (R.) Orchestra Mascotte. "Over Land and Sea” Potpourri; "Little Seagull. Fly Along” (Cowler). 8.11: Dorothy MacKay (soprano), “The Village That Nobody Knows” (Wood); "Bird of Blue” (German). 8.17: (R.) Light Symphony Orchestra. "Springtime” Suite: (1) “Fresh Morning” (pastorale): (2) "Noonday Song” (romance); (3) "Dance in the Twilight” (valsc) (Coates). 8.29: (R.) Norman Allin (bass). "The Wolf” (Shield); "Will-o’-the-Wisp” (Cherry). 8.38; (R.) Boston Promenade Orchestra, "Natoma” Dagger Dance (Herbert); "Drink to Me Only With Thine Eyes” (arr. Quiltcr); "Thunder and Lightning” Polka (Strauss). 8.48; Dorothy Mac Kay (soprano). "O, Men From the Fields” (Hughes); “Two Little Stars” (Stanford). 8.54: (R.) Hans Busch Concert Orchestra, "Hundred Thousand Pealing Bells” (Meisel); “The Fiddle. Yes. the Fiddle” (Grothe). 9.0: Weather. Station notices. 9.5: Dance music. 10.0; Sports summary. 10.10: Dance music. 4YO, DUNEDIN 1140 kilocycles. 2.30 p.m.: Recordings during relay of football through 4YA. 5.0: Recordings. 7.0: After-dinner music. 8.0: “On the Avenue Selection. 8.8: "The Royal and Ancient Game” (sketch). 8.15: Organ reveries. 8.30: "We’re in the Money." light continuity programme. 9.0: “Leaves From the Diary of a Film Fan." 9.30; Kentucky Minstrels. “The Big Radio Minstrel Show." ■1.33; "Hildcgardc Looks Back.” 9.44: Peggy —ochranc at the piano. 9.50. Musical comc’y switch. 10.0: Comedy and light music. DAVENTRY, ENGLAND GSG, 16.86 metres: GSO. 19.76 metres; GSB, 31.55 metros; GSD, 25.53 metres. 4.30 p in.: Big Ben. ’’Food for Thought.” Three short talks on matters of topical interest. 4.50: "Nord Express.” A musical journey through Europe. The orchestra under the direction of Walforcl Hyden. 5 35: Recital bv Peter Dawson (bass-bari-tone). 6.10: ’’London Log.” 6.20: The news and announcements. 6.45; Close down. SUNDAY 3YA, CHRISTCHURCH 9.0: Recordings. 11.0: Morning service from St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church. Preacher: Rev. A. C. Watson, M.A. Organist and choirmaster: Mr A. Lilly, A R.C.O. 1.0: Dinner music. 2.0: Recoinings. 3.0; “La Boutique Fantasque, by Respighi. Rossini. 3.25; Recordings. 5.30: Children’s song service t ßcv - Courscy). 6.15: Recordings. 7.0. Evening service from St. Mary s Anglican Church. Preacher: Archdeacon A. K. Warren. Organist and choirmaster: Mr Alfred Worslcy. 8.0: Recordings 8.30. (R.) Queen’s Hall Orchestra, Overture in G Minor (Bruckner). 8.42: Jean Scott (Soprao), (a) “Praise Yc the Lord, (b) "Song of the Seals,” (c) "A Feast of Lanterns,” (d) “Elfin Lover (Bantock). 8 52: (R.) Leopold Stokowski and Philadelphia Orchestra. Prelude "A I’Apres Midi d’Un Faunc” (Debussy). 9.0. Weather. Station notices. 9.5: Recorded recital by Oscar Natzke (bass" baritone): Aria from "i’Obero (Giovanni. Apolloni); "Pilgrim’s Song” (Tschaikowskv) 9 12; Frederick Pago (pianoforte recital), (a) Three Mazurkas, (b) Noctune in F Sharp, (c) Waltz in A Flat, (d) Waltz in C Sharp Minor (Chopin) 9 30: (R.) John McCormack (tenor), (a) ••V,a Procession," (b) Panis Angelicus (Cesar Franck). 9.38; (R.) Tossy Spiyakowsky (violin). Rondo (Mozart Kreisler)’ (b) "Ave Maria” (Schubert). 9.46. (R )’ Lula Mysz-Gmeiner (contralto), (a) "The Echo”; (b) "In the Grove (Schubert). 9.52: (R.) Grand Symphony Orchestra (a) “Czar and Carpenter Clog Dance (Lorlzing): (b) "Marche Militaire (Schubert). 3YL, CHRISTCHURCH (Alternative Station) 60: Recordings. 8.30: Slavonic Dance. No’ 4 8.34; "The Three Musketeers, Episode 6. 9.0: Fresh morning, “Springtime” Suite. 9.12: Adelc Kern (soprano). 9 21: Two flute duets. 9.27: Troise and Mandolicrs. 9.30: "Espionage," thrilling spy story. 9.42: Eight Piano Symphony 9*48; Winnie Melville and Derek Oldham. 9.54: Magyar! Imre and Hungarian Gipsy Orchestra. IYA, AUCKLAND 2.0: Recordings. 3.30: “Blue Danube” Ballet Music (Johann Strauss). 3.56: Recordings. 6.0: Children’s song service. 7 0: Evening service from St. Mary’s Anglican Church. Preacher: Dean William Fancourt. Organist; Mr Edgar Randall. 8 15: Recordings. 8.30: Concert programme (R.). Willem Mcngclberg and Concertgebouw Orchestra, “Romeo and Juliet” Overture Fantasie (Tschaikowskv). 8.47: Isobel Langlands (violin). Praeludium (Bach, Kreisler); Mazurka in A Minor (Chopin, Kreisler); Serenade in G Major (Arensky); Gipsy Dance and Lullaby (Adrian Holland). 9.0: Weather. Station notices. 9.5: (R.) London Symphony Orchestra. Carnaval Suite, Op. J. arranged for Russian Ballet (Schumann). 9 20: The Madrigal Choir, conducted by John Tait, "Hard by a Fountain (Waeliant, 1518-1595): "Gently Falls the Evening Shade” (Marenzio, 1550-1599): Cast Off All Doubtful Care" (Byrde, 1538-1623). 9 35: (R.) Leopold Stokowski and Philadelphia Orchestra, Nocturne of The Triumph of Love”; Prelude from Alceste”; March from “Thesee (Lulli). 9.43: Madrigal Choir. “When All Alone, five-part Madrigal (Conversi, about 1580), “The Silver Swan,” five-part Madrigal (Gibbons, 1583-1625): “The Shrewd Old Count.” part song (John Tait, partly arranged from “The Goldberg” variations). 9 50: (R.) Members of La Scala Orchestra, Milan. Little Suite for Orchestra, (1) March, (2) Impromptu, (3) Duo, (4) Gallop (Bizet). IYX, AUCKLAND (Alternative Station) 60: Recordings. 8.30: Selections from popular works of famous composers 9.0: “Swing Along” Selection. 9.10; "Hear Those Darkies Singing.” 9.20; Three English Dances, New Light Symphony Orchestra, 9.28: 8.8. C. Theatre Orchestra and Revue Chorus, excerpts from opera and operetta. 9.45: Favourite cradle songs. 2YA, WELLINGTON 9.0: Recordings. 10.0; Weather for aviators. 10.28: Time signals. 11.0: Morning service from Wesley Methodist Church, Taranaki Street. Preacher: Rev. Percy Paris. Organist and choirmaster; Mr H. Temple White. 1.0: Weather for aviators. Dinner music. 2.0: "Modern Composers Series; Jean Sibelius”; Symphony No. 2 in D. Major, Op. 34 (Sibelius), by a symphony orchestra, conducted by Professor Robert Kajanus. 2.36: Recordings. 3.28: Time signals. 6.0: Children’s song service (Uncle William and children from Trinity Methodist Church). 7.0: Evening service from St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. Preacher; Rev. Brian Kilroy. Organist and choirmaster: Mr R. Henry. 8.15 (approx.); Recordings. 8.30; Band programme, Wanganui Garrison Band (conductor, Mr R Francis, L.R.S.M.); "Ashton," hymn (Kelly); Slavonic Rhapsody Selection (Friedmann). 8.41; Lyndall Greager (soprano), “The Glory oi the Young Green” I(Lohr); “Sooth Sayer Marguerite”; "What O’clock” (McGeoch). 8.48; The Band. “Three Blind Mice," Humorous Fantasy n

< Shipley, Douglas): "Destiny” Waltz (Ord Hume). 9.0: Weather. Station notices. 95 - (R.) Frederic Bayco (organ), Spanish Medley. 9.13: (R.) Anything Goes Foursome. "Gipsy in Me,” ‘ >Lad y Fa JL "Sailor’s Shanty” (Porter). 9.19. The Band, "The Desert Song” Selection (Romberg). 9-31: Lyndall Greager (soprano). “Too Late To-morrow" (Langenburg); A Song Down (he Valley” (Haydn Wood). 9 37 - (R.) Carroll Gibbons (piano), "Bubbling Over” (Gibbons). 9.40: (R.) John Brownlee (baritone), Serenade (Ravin). 9.'43; The Band, "In a Persian Market ” descriptive intermezzo (Ketetbev) 9.48: (R.) Allam Jones (tenor), ‘The Donkey Serenade,” from the film. The Fireflv” (Friml). 9.51: (R.) Kurt Engel (xylophone), “Tell” Fantasie (Kruger). 9 54- (R ) Light Opera Company, Vocal Gems torn "Veronique” (Messager). 9.58: The Band, “The Harlequin March (Rimmer). 2YC, WELLINGTON (Alternative Station) GO: Recordings. 8.30: "Richard Wagner (1813-1883), recordings from operas. 4YA, DUNEDIN 20; Recordings. 2.30: Piano and Orchestral Symphony (dTndy). Marguerite Long and Colonne Symphony Oichestia. 2 55; Recordings. 5.30: Childrens song service. 6.15: Recordings. 6.30: Evening service from Knox Presbyterian Church. Preacher: Rev. D. C. Herron. Organist: Mr C. Roy Spackman. 7.45: Recordings. 8 30' (R.) Sir Edward Elgar and 8.8. C. Symphony Orchestra, Cockaigne Concert Overture (Elgar). 8.42: (R.) 8.8. C. Wireless Singers, “It was a Lover and His Lass” (Morley); “Where the Bee Sucks (Arne): “Come, Let Us Join the Roundelay” (Beale). 8.48: (R.) Jean Pougnet and Frederick Grinke (violins) and Boris Ord (harpsichord). Sonata No. 3 m A Minor (Purcell). 8.56: Sir Henry Wood and Queen's Hall Orchestra, Fantasia on Greensleeves (Vaughan Williams) 9.0. Weather. Station notices. 9.5: Victonana No 3—“ The Hungry Forties, dramatic mosaic of Victorian era (N.B.S. production). 4yo> DUNEDIN (Alternative Station) 60: Recordings. 8.30: Harry Roy a P c | Orchestra, "Gershwin Medley. 8.3 b. Greta Keller (Viennese diseuse). 8.43. Mario (“Harp") Lorenzi and Rhythmics. 8 5 9- Enrico Marco, Italian singing vagabond. 9.0: “Down Memory Lane, programme of old favourites. DAVENTRY, ENGLAND GSG, 16.86 metres: GSO, 19.76 metres; Gg3B 31.55 metres: GSD, 25.53 metres. 430 P.m.: Big Ben. A Religious Service (Roman Catholic), from St. Edmunds Poilese Chanel, Ware, Hertfordshire. AddressSbv the Very Rev. Canon G. D. Smith, D D Ph.D. 5.20: Recital ,by Marjorie Alexander (New Zealand Pianist). Francaise (Gultare) (Ibert). Prelude in G flat (Rachmaninoff). Cuba (Albeniz). 5.00. Portsmouth Navy Week: The Grand Finale. A commentary by Thomas Woodrooffe. broadcast from the bows of H.M.S. Victory. 5.45: “Frog Fable.” Aesop s stories about the frogs told in a new way, with words and music by Henry Reed. The music played by a section of the BB.C. Northern Orchestra; leader. Alfred Barker: conducted by H. Foster Clark. Produced by David Porter. 6.15: Weekly newsletters and sports summary. 6A5’. Close down.

OVERSEAS RECEPTION NOTES

(Supplied by the New. Zealand DX Radio Association.) Investigation work on the 28 megacycles band during the summer months in England is being carried out by the British stations G6BW, Somerset; G6VK, Gloucestershire; GM6RG, Galashiels, Scotland, until September 18, 1938. A series of daily test transmissions is being sent out from the above stations to obtain data as to the effects of barometric pressures, moon phases, etc., and a large number of Amerjcan, Canadian, and other world-wide amateur radio stations are co-operating. Up-to-date information may be ootained from Captain B. Wallich, White Orchard, Churchill, Somerset. England or the Rev. J. L. Anderson, RAI, 17 Highgate, Roslyn, Dunedin, New Zealand. Shortwave listeners’ reports giving accurate data of times heard (in terms of G.M.T. or E.S.T.); RST reporting system; type of fading signals; weather conditions; phase distortion, type of receiver used, and details of antenna used, regarding the reception of the above three British amateur stations should be sent to 8R0.0214, tx. A Clayton, Winscombe, Somerset, England. Accurate and useful reports will be acknowledged by the special verification (QSL) card, franked with Summer, 1938, 28Mc Test Transmissions. No reply postage need be enclosed, and the test calls will be transmitted daily on frequencies between 28,268 ana 28.460 kilocycles at the following times; Qnndavs 10 00. 12.00. 14.00.16.00,18.00, 22.0rMondaysi2.30, 13.30, 15.00. 18.00; Tuesdays, 12.30. 13.30. 15.00, 18.00, 21.00, Wednesdays. 12,30: Thursdays. 12.30. 13 30. 15.00. 18.00. 22.00: Fridays, 12.30, 13 30; 15.00, 18 00, 20.00; Saturdays. 14.00, 16.00. 18.00. 20.00. All above times are on the 24 hours clock system, according to G.M.T.