RADIO FOR HOSPITAL

Evening Post, Volume CXII, Issue 18, 21 July 1926, Page 8

RADIO FOR HOSPITAL

DEVELOPMENT OF WIREI_E96.

(Jo .the Editor.),

Sir,—the letter of "B.C-L." has caused me considerable surprise and cannot be allowed to pass without notice. It ii» very hard to imagine that "8.C.L." could forget the suffering of his fellow-brothers, let alone attempt to throw cold water on the endeavours of those who are freely giving their time,.and money to brighten the lot of the. sick.

. It is of little importance M the present stage whether the music is received from Australia or Wellington. Wireless services have reached a high stage of efficiency in Europe, U.S-A., and Australia, and as the Prime Minister has promised us the best broadcast service in the world we expectantly look forward to greater things. Two important points must not be overlooked: (1) The Hospital plant could not be installed for some time, and by then at least two New Zealand highpower stations will be in operation; (2) any patient not desiring to listen to broadcasting need not do so, and others listening-in will not disturb him. Will ."8.C.L." sent his subscription to entertain and interest the patients of the Wellington Hospital?—l am, eto., T. H. MEGANN.

(Te tae E.lter.) Sir,—"B.C.L." in the "Evening Post" is somewhat pessimistic in his outlook regarding _ wireless. This most interesting science is going ahead in leaps and bounds. Look at the number of licenses, taken out in England, Scotland, and Wales—over 2,000,000. This speaks volumes for its popularity. New Zealand may have been backward in its adoption of this hobby, but tilings are moving with a forward march that can brook no obstacles. At present an up-to-date plant is being in-stalled.-iri; Auckland, and when that _is finished another is to be erected in Christchurch. These stations alone can afford our- Hospital all the entertainment that could be desired, whilst later on no doubt new plants will be installed in Dunedin and Wellington. With such a listening-in set as-.will be installed in our Hospital, there will therefor^ be plenty of music and-news : on the air every evening from 8 to 10. o'clock, whilst before long no doubt a weekly or bi-weekly afternoon session, will be given. Australian stations which do not come in before 9.30 p.m. are only an adjunct to our .own concerts, and will be tuned in on some few occasions when a new stunt is required and when atmospheric conditions permit. Those who read the report of Mr. W. Stuart Wjlson's visit to the Hospital last week-end will note the interest and; enthusiasm 6f the Medical Superintendent and the staff in general regarding this project, which promises to give such pleasure and relief irom tedium to the patients.— I am, etc., "" ■-' J.H/OWBN.