WIRELESS CONCERTS

Dominion, Volume 16, Issue 156, 20 March 1923, Page 8

WIRELESS CONCERTS

Tho Do Forest Company have been broadcasting most enjoyable, concerts during the past three evenings from their lofty station on the top of the nine-story Ford building in Courtenay Place. Last Fridav evening Mr. Gordon Short, the well-known pianist, contributed thoroughly artistic items, which were heard with great distinctness far and wide. Aliss Billie Jones, leading lady of the Fullers’ Revuo Company, now appearing' at His Majesty’s Theatre, gave “April Showers.” The accompaniment was played with artistry by Miss Huia Noble. Mr. Claude Tucker, a pupil of Signor Truda, proved himself an accomplished flautist in “Andaluse” (Pessard), and “The Butterfly” (Kohler). Mr. Edwin Tanner played his accompaniments with sympathy. Mrs. AValter Fuller excelled in the vocal offerings, “I Love Thee” and “Romance” (from “Cavalleria Rusticana”). The first Sunday evening broadcasting in Wellington was performed last Sunday by the De Forest Company. The Rev. Mr. H. E. Bellhouse, Methodist minister, gave a fine address on “The Campaign for a AVarless World,” which was delivered with complete distinctness. Mrs. AValter Fuller’s rich and cultured mezzo-soprano voice proved very effective in “Homing,” “At Dawning,” and “I Lovo Thep.” Mr. AValter Fuller p'ayed the accompaniments. Miss Gladys AVatkins, pianiste, contributed “AVest Wind.” ‘*A Russian Dance,” and “A Study.” Her items were in great demand. Messrs- Charles Parnell and R. Coxon played a xylophone duet, “A Selection of Gems,” which afforded enjoyment to their invisible audience. Gramophone records suitable for tho occasion completed the bill. Last ovening’s programme by the Do Forest Company was another striking success. Sweetly sympathetic were Mrs. AValter Fuller’s songs, “At Dawning” and “I Love Thee.” Mr. Frank Crowther acted as accompanist for Mrs. Fuller. Miss Moore sang . most pleasingly “I Know a Lovely Garden” and “My Dear Soul.” Mr. Fraser Thompson recited “Rabbits” (from “Ginger Mick”) and “The Groom,” his enunciation being except’onally clear. Mr. O’Sullivan sang “Mary O’Neill,” and “Youth.” The first-mentioned had to be repeated owing to insistent demands by telephone. Mrs- O’Sullivan sang with exquisite taste, “Beloved, it is Morn,” and “I Love You Truly.” “Requiem,” and “A Dream of Delight,” by Mrs. Hendra, were artistic vocalisations. Miss Giovesi and Mr. Thomas were the accompanists. High-class gramophone records were supplied by The Talkeries. Messrs. A. Curlew yid Stokes acted as broadcast operators, and the concerts were directed by Mr. Charles Forrest, manager for the De Forest Company. To give an idea how far these concerts are audible one may quote the testimony of Mr. Charles R. Ruscoe, of Marybank, AVanganui, who hears all these concerts broadcasted from AVellington by the De Forest Company. Although 150 miles away, he listens-in with a one-valve home-made wireless set. __________