BROADCASTING

Dominion, Volume 21, Issue 120, 18 February 1928, Page 24

BROADCASTING

TO-DAY’S PROGRAMMES Following are to-day's broadcast programmes:— 2YA. WELLINGTON (420 METRES). 2 p.m.: Chimes of the General Post Oflice clock, Wellington. 2.1: Relay resumes cricket match—Wellington versus Australia, iron: Basin Reserve, Mr. A. Varney announcing. Relay interspersed will: selected gramophone items. 6.0: Children's hour—Aunt Gwen and Aunt Dot aud party. 7.0: News, market reports, and informa- ■ lion. 7.40: Latest cricket news. SPECIAL EDISON EVENING. 6.0: Chimes of the General Post Oflice Clock, Wellington. 8.1: Overture—First Battalion, Wellington Regiment Band, “Stars and Stripes Forever’’ (Sousa). 8.5: Introductory announcement. 8.6: Quartet—Melodic Four, (a) "Doan Ya Cry. Ma Money’' (traditional); (b) "Cornfields Medley” (traditional). 8.13: Trio—Symons-Ellwood-Short Trio, “Characteristic” (Hadley). 8.20: Chorus—Wellington Orpheus Musical Society, (a) "Battle Hymns of the Republic”; (b) "Hail. Columbia" (Phyla). 8.28: Violin—Miss Ava Symons, "Alabama” (Spalding). 8.32: American humour—Mr. Vernon Oswin, "Melodrama,” by Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes; and “Sargasso fiea,” by Macintosh. 8.39: Song at the piano—Mr. Billv Hart, "Where Does Daddy Go?’’ (Williams). 8.43: Selection—Wellington Regiment Band, “American Airs" (Greenwood). 8.47: Speech—Sir Frederick Chapman, president of the English-Speaking Union. “A Eulogy of Thomas Edison, the Great Inventor.” 9.0: Soprano solo—Miss Gretta Stark, “At Dawning,” (Cadman). 9.4: March—Wellington Regiment Band, "Manhattan Beach” (Sousa). 9.9: Speech—Mr. W. L. Lowrie, American Consul-General. “Response to Sir Frederick Chapman.” 9.20: Chorus—Wellington Orpheus Musical Society, “Sword of Deliverance.” Solo—Miss Lily Mackie, "Agnus Dei.” Chorus—" Song of the Marching Men," from "The New Earth” (Henry Hadley). 9.33: Address, with musical honours—Mr. Thomas A. Edison. "Message specially recorded for New Zealand listeners on jthe occasion of his eight.y-fiust birthday." 9.36: Quartet —Melodic Four, “Yankee , Row” (arr. Frank Crowther). 9.40: Piano—Mr. Gordon Short, “Keltic Sonata” (McDowell). 9.49: Humour—Mr. Byron Brown. "Our Guide iu Rome,” from “The Innocents Abroad” (Mark Twain). 9.56: Song at piano—Mr. Hilly Hart. “And a Little Child” (Harris). 1 10.0: Reverie—Wellington Regimeai Band, . "Bells at Sunset” (McKenzie). 10.6: Chorus—Wellington Orpheus Musical Society, “Dixie.” 10.12: ’Cello solo—Mr. Geo. Ellwood, “Sere- 1 nata” (Baron). 4 10.17: Massed voices—“ Yankee Doodle” < (traditional). J 10.22: March—Wellington Regiment Band, ; "Double Eagle” (J. F. Wagner). .1 (At the conclusion of the above ( programme, prominent American a residents will give a series of old- 8 time songs and choruses.) j

1 YA. AI'CK LAND (333 metres).—3 p.m.: Afternoon session, selected studio items. 4.0: Literary selection by Mr. Cuiford Bell. 4.30: (.'lose down. (1.0: Children's session, Cinderella. 7.13: News and sports results. 8.9: Chimes. 8.1: Belay of orchestral overture from Rialto Theatre Orchestra, under the direction of -Mr. Henry C. Engel. 8.111: Vocal quartet, Lyric Quartet, "O, Peaceful Night” (German). 8.20: Tenor solo. Mr. Herbert Richards', "So fair a flower” (Willeby). 8.24: Instrumental, Le J’ali Duo, "Hawaiian Melodies." 8.31: Humour, Mr. Alan McElwain, ■'Musical Moments.’’ 8.35: Vocal quartet, Lyric Quartet, "In Absence" (Buck). 8.40: Bass solo. Mr. Ernest Thomas, "When a Maiden You Have Chosen" (Sullivan). 8.44: Belay of orchestral interlude from Rialto Theatre. B.5'J: Weather forecast. tl.l: Teller side. .Mr. Arthur Ripley, “Love Lily" (Davies). 9.5: Humour. Mr. Alan McElwain, selection from the "Sentimental Bloke” (Dennis). I).10: Instrumental. Le Pali Duo. popular selections. 0.18: Vocal quartet, Lyric Quartet, "The Long Day Closes” (Stillman). 0.22: Relay of dance music from Dixieland Cabaret by "The Internationals" under Mr. Clyde Howley. 11.0: God Save the King. 3YA. CHRISTCHURCH (3011 metres).—>i p.m.; Children's hour, Uncle Sam ami Aunt May, bed-time stories and birthday greetings. 7.15: News and reports. 7.30: Sports results. S.O: Chimes. Relay of orchestral selections from Liberty Picture Theatre Orchestra, under the direction of Mr. Ernest Jamieson. 8.15: Soprano and tenor duet, Miss Mabel Thomas and Mr. David McGill, selected. 8.111: Banjo band, Beresford Banjo Band. ".Minstrel Melodies, Part 1" (Dare). 8.24: Songs at piano, Mr. E. A. Sargeant, (a) “Spring. Spring, Glorious Spring" (Gill); (b) "And the World Went Very Well Then” (Spurr). 8.20: Banjo band. Beresford Banjo Band, "Fun and Frolic" (Kennedy). 8.34: Soprano solo, Miss Mabel Thomas. “Jewel Song" from “Faust” (Gounod). 8.38: Instrumental trio, Christchurch Broadcasting Trio, “Finale from Trio in C Minor" (Mendelssohn). 8.50: Humorous talk, Mr. Sydney Comfort, “Sydney Speaks to Himself.” 8.55: Tenor solo, Mr. David McGill, “Doloroso” (Phillips). 8.511: Weather forecast. 9.0: Relay of orchestral selection from Liberty Theatre. D. 15: Banjo Band, Beresford Banjo Band, “What Good is Good Morning” (Santly). I).20: Songs nt the piano, Mr. E. A. Sargeant, (a) “Bahren Bom Borem” (Kirby) ; (b) “Two Little Irish Songs.” 11.25: " Instrumental trio, Christchurch Broadcasting Trio, (a) “To a Fairy Boat” (Hope); (b) “Scherzo from Trio in E Flat” (Reissiger). 9.35: Soprano and tenor duet. Miss Mabe! Thomas and Mr. David McGill, selected. 9.31): Banjo band, Beresford Banjo Band. "Minstrel Melodies, Part 2” (Dare). 9.44: Soprano solo, Miss Mabel Thomas, “I Passed by Your Window" (Brahe). 9.47: Instrumental trio, Christchurch Broadcasting Trio, (a) “Reverie” (Ganne); (b) "Gypsy Song” (Bizet.). 9.54: Humorous talk. Mr. Sydney Comfort, “Sydney Once Again Speaks to Himself" (M.S.). 9.57: Banjo band. Beresford Banjo Band, “Merry-go-Round” (Folkestone). 10.2: Tenor solo, Mr. David McGill, “Heart of Gold” (Manney). 10.(1: Banjo Band, Beresford Banjo Band, “Bonnie Scotland" (Kennedy). 10.11: Relay of opening night dance music from tlie new Palais Royal Cabaret (by kind I permission of Mr. George Bonnett). Dance music by Mr. Teddy Jones’s Orchestra. God Save the King. 4YA, DUNEDIN (493 metres). —7.15 p.m.: Nows session. 8.0: Town Hall chimes. 8.1: Orchestral music under the direction of Mr. Chas. Parnell, relayed from the Empire Theatre. 8.12: Baritone solos, Mr. Arthur Lungley, (a) “Phyllis is My Only Joy” (Hobbs); (h) “Go to Bed, Muse" (Jones). 8.19: Violin solo, Mr. A. R. Watson, “In a Monastery Garden” (Ketelby). 8.24: Contralto solo, Miss Irene Ilorniblow, L.R.A.M., “Slumber Song” (Schubert). 8.28: Flute solo, Mr. J. Stewart, “Hamlet Fantalse” (Gewln). 8.34: Tenor solos, Mr. R. A. Mitchell, (a) “Serenade" (Schubert); (b) “Who is Sylvia?” (Schubert), 8.40: Relay of orchestral music from the Empire Theatre. 8.50: Cornet solo. Mr. D. J. Robertson, “Softly Awakes My Heart,” from “Samson and Delilah” (SaintSaens). 8.55: Soprano solo, Miss Florence Summer, “The Kerry Dan r e” (Molloy)

9.0: Town Hall chimes. Weather forecast. 9.2: Baritone solo, Mr. Arthur Lungley, “Since 1 Saw Your Face’’ (Ford). 9.6: Violin solo, Mr. A. It. Watson, “Chanson Triste’’ (Fontaine). 9.11: Contralto solos, Miss Irene Horniblow, (a) “The Linden Tree” (Schubert); (b) “Impatience’’ (Schubert). 9.17: Flute solo, Mr. ,T. Stewart,

“Les Soupirs—First Nocturne” (Kralkbreimer). 9.22: Tenor solo, Mr. K. A. Mitchell, “Lorraine” (Sanderson). 9.26: Cornet solo, Mr. D. J. Robertson, “The Dream of Love” (Millars). 9.31: Relay of orchestral music from the Empire Theatre. 9.40: Soprano solos. Miss Florence Sumner, (a) “Cradle Song” (Schubert);

(b) “Robin Adair.” 9.46: Violin solo, Mr. A. It. Watson, “Suite in F Major” (Corelli). 9.51: Vocal duct, .Miss Irene Horniblow and Mr. Arthur Lungley, “Sweet Kate” (Ford). 9.55: Flute solo, Mr. J. Slewart, “Mo recall de Salon” (Tersehak). 10.6: Cornet solo, Mr. D. .T. Robertson, “Absent” (Metcalf). 10.5: God Save the King.

2FC, SYDNEY (112 metres). —6.30 p.m. tn 11.45; Dinner music, concert items, results frmo Speedway, news, and dance music.

2BL, SYDNEY (353 metres).—B p.m. to 11.30: Concert items, news, and dance music.

2GB, SYDNEY (31G metres).—7 p.m. till Id p.m.. "request” items. 3LO, MELBOURNE (371 metres).—B p.m. to 11.40: Concert items. Descriptino of ladies' 220 yards senior breaststroke swimming championship of Australia. Description of events at the Motordrome, loti yards senior free style championship of Australia; boxing; news; and dance music.

4<JG, BRISBANE (385 metres). —8 p.m.: From (lie Gaiety Theatre, Toowolig, orchestral music. 8.30: From the Speedway, motor-cycle races. 0.0: From the Gaiety Theatre, Toowong, orchestral music. 9.30: From tlie Speedway, motor-cycle races. 10.0: From Lennon's ballroom, dance music. 30.30: From the studio, "The Daily Mail" news; weather news. Close down.

TO-MORROW’S PROGRAMME 2YA. WELLINGTON (420 METRES). 0 p.m.: Children's song service, conducted by Uncle Ernest. 0.55: Relay of evening service from St. Thomas's Anglican Church. Preacher. Rev. C. V. Rooke; organist ami choirmaster, Mr. W. A. Collie, L.L.C’.M. 5.30 (approx.) : Studio concert. Quartet, William Renshaw Quartet. "A Spring Song” (I'insuti). Instrumental quartet, Symons-Ellwood String Quartet, with assistance of Mr. Gordon Short, “Scherzo from Quintet” (Dvorak). Bass solo, Mr. Wilbur Davies, "The Sea Road” (Wood). Vocal duet, Miss Nora Greene and Mr. William Renshaw, "Beauty's Eyes” (Tosti). Instrumental quartet, Symons-Ellwood String Quartet, with assistance of .Mr. Gordon Short, “Finale from Quintet” (Dvorak). Soprano solo,. Mrs. Amy Dunn, “Spring Had Come,” from "Hiawatha” (Coleridge-Taylor). Tenor solo, Mr. William Renshaw, "Absent Yet Present” (White). Symons-Ellwood String Quartet, “.Melody in F” (Rubinstein). Contralto solo, Miss Nora Greene, “O, Flower Divine". (Wood). Vocal quar(ct, William Renshaw Quartet, "Across the Bar” (Sampson). IYA, AUCKLAND (333 metres).—3 p.m.: Afternoon session, selected studio items. •1.0: Literary selection by Mr. Culford Bell. 4.30: Close down. 6.0: Children's song service, conducted by Uncle Leo. 6.55: Relay of evening service from Church of Christ. Preacher, Mr. Aldridge; organist, Mr. Ivan Lambert. To be followed, by special concert from studio. 8.15: Vocal quartet. St. Andrew’s Quartet, "Evening and Morning.” 8.20: Bass solo, Mr. Arthur Colledge. “It is Enough,” from “Elijah” (Mendelssohn). 8.25: Instrumental trio, Bosworth-Hcmus-Towsey Trio, “First Movement, Allegro, from Trio in B Fiat Major, No. 9" (Haydn). 8.35: Vocal duet, Misses A. Taylor and P. Grihben, "Lead. Kindly Light.” 8.39: Tenor solo Mr. Robert Peter, “Ye People Rend Your Hearts” (Mendelssohn). 8.44: Contralto solo, Miss Phyllis Grihben, “Woe Unto Them” (Mendelssohn). 8.49: Instrumental trio, Boswort.h-Hemus-Towscy Trio, "Andante and Finale from Trio in B Fiat Major, No. 9" (Haydn). 5.59: Vocal quartet, St. Andrew's Quartet, "Prologue,” from “The Holy City” (Gaul). 9.4: A thought. 9.6: God Save the King.

3YA, CHRISTCHURCH (306 metres).— 5.45 p.m.: Children’s song service from 3YA Studio by Uncle Sam. assisted by Congregational Sunday School scholars. 7.0: Relay of evening service from Durham Street Methodist Church. Special preacher, selected from New Zealand Methodist Church Conference. Organist and choirmaster, Mr. Ernest Firth, F.R.C.O. After-service concert from 3YA Studio: Instrumental trio. Christchurch Broadcasting Trio. "Allegro Vivace from Trio in D Major” (Beethoven). Soprano solos, Miss Ella Sknrr. (a) "Angels Ever Bright anil Fair” (Handel); (b) "Come Unto Him,” from “The Messiah” (Handel). Instrumental trios. Christchurch Broadcasting Trio, (a) “The Wood Nymph" (Lind) ; (b) “Minuetto” (Boressen). Soprano solo, Miss Elia Skurr, “Fear Ye Not, O Israel” (Buck). Instrumental trios, Christchurch Broadcasting Trio. (a)

"Octobre” (Tschaikowsky); (b) "Gavotte” (Boclair). God Save tlie King. 4YA, DUNEDIN (463 metres).—s.4s p.m.: Children's song service by Big Brother Bill and choir of young people. 7.0: Relay of evening service from First Church of Otago. Preacher, Dr. E. N. Merrington; organist, Dr. V. E. Galway. 8.15: Studio concert. 9.15: Close down. 2FC, SYDNEY (442 metres). —6.15 p.m.: Doreen Walsh will give a talk on Maori and Hawaiian music, illustrated By her own compositions sung by: Margaret James (soprano), (a) “A Birthday," (b) "My Home,” (e) "Slumber Town,” (dj "A Summer Wish,” (e) "The Appointed Hour”; Bryson Taylor (tenor), (a) "Oh, Silver Stars,” (b) “One Little Dusky Hour." (c) "The Last Tangi,” (d) "Taku I Arolia"; duet, '"Time of Our Trysting”; trio, "Moanalui.” 6.55: From the Lyceum Hall, Pitt Street, Sydney, organ solo. 7.0: The evening service from Hie Lyceum Halt, arranged by the Central Methodist Mission. 5.25: A talk on tlie F.ncharistic Congress by Father Laurent. 8.40: From the studio, the Sydney Instrumental Trio— Lionel Lawson (violinist), Gladstone Bell (’cellist) and Lindley Evans (pianist)— "Trio in C Minor” (Beethoven). 8.50: Virginia Bassetti (contralto), (a) "Clouds and Darkness” (Dvorak), (b) "Lord. Thou Art My Refuge and My Shield," (e) “Hear .My Prayer, O Lord.” 8.59: Herbert Browne (tenor). 9.6: Gladstone Bell ('cellist), ";Kol Nidrei.” 9.14: Virginia Basscttl (contralto). “By the Waters of Babylon.” 9.18: Lionel Lawson (violinist), (a) “Danse Sacree” (Debussy), (h) “Danse Profane" (Dehussv). 9.28: Herbert Browne (tenor). 9.32: Lindley Evans, pianoforte solo. 9.42: Virginia Bassett! (contralto), "Sing Ye a Joyful Song.” 9.46: Herbert Browne (tcuor). 9.50: The Sydney Instrumental Trio. (a) JReissiger), (b) “Scherzo” (Balte). 10.5: National Anthem. Close down.

-BL, SYDNEY (353 metres). —6.30 p.m.: Service broadcast from the Newtown Congregational Church. 8.30: Band recital by the North Sydney Tramway Band anil concert items. 10.15: Close down. 2GB, SYDNEY" (316 metres). —6.30 p.m.: Music.. 7.0: Lecture from Adyar Hall. 8.0: Violin solos by Leonard Brewer 8 10Songs by Maiste Dyet. 8.17: Pianoforte solos by Charles Webb. 8.28: Songs by Gladys Hart. 8.35: Violin solos bv Leonard Brewer. 8.45: Address by Dr. P. K Koest. 9.5: Songs by Maisie Dyet. 9.12Pianoforte solos by Ada Brook. 9.22So „ n /s Hart - 9 ' 30 - - C’ose down.’ 3LO, MELBOURNE (371 metres). —From the studio: 8.30 p.m. to 10.0: Concert items.

4QG BRISBANE (385 metres).-7 pm.Froni St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, •'li’lilreiis service. 7.30: Evening serviced 8..j0 Benediction. Band concert: At the conclusion of the church service the concert by the Brisbane Municipal Concert Part- 'c’-n. n rela yol, from Wickham talk. S.JO: irom Wiekham Park, band concert. 9.30: Close down Note. 14 New Zealand time is two and time “ ours alleatl °f eastern Australian