COMICS

Press, Volume XC, Issue 27407, 21 July 1954, Page 3

COMICS

Sir, —Better reading matter and types of literature are advocated to encourage children away from pernicious “comics.” The largest space occupied in this method of communication is by drawings that are debased art forms. To raise the standard of accomplishment in n'-’sic it must be practised under discipline, to the rules of music. Players in any game or sport abide by its laws. Are the laws and rules of art known and intelligently studied? There are plenty and these are thrillingly titled, enough to hold attention and be worthy of study rather than jettisoned in favour of “doodling.” Aimless indulgence of imagination fosters neither judgment nor talent, nor provides the saving grace of humour. Alas! Gone seem the days of Phil May and wit. Why? —Yours, etc., ORDER OR CHAOS. July 19, 1954. RADIO PROGRAMMES Sir, —I heartily agree with “Disgruntled.” Who is responsible for introducing all this trash from America? I blame The businessmen for encouraging such tripe to advertise their goods. From 3ZB we hear shots fired, women screaming and men making weird noises of supposed strangulation—all very elevating! While I am writing some poor

creature is crying, “Bub-Bub-Bub.” Could it be coming from an asylum? We are told that if we do not appreciate it we should turn the knob; but we seldom get anything pleasing to the ear. Dry symphony music from 3YC, and from 3YA, talks by someone in a melancholy voice. Most prefer bright music, such as light opera and the many lovely singers we used to hear in the past. Russia does not encourage murder serials; and I thoroughly enjoy music by Russian composers.— Yours, etc., MUSICIAN. July 20, 1954.