“QUEEN OF SONG"

Evening Star, Issue 23325, 22 July 1939, Page 4

“QUEEN OF SONG"

GLADYS MONCRIEFF RECITALS THREE FROM 4YA NEXT WEEK ACCOMPANIED BY GIL DECK Chief attractions from 4YA next week will be three recitals by Gladys Moncrieff, Australia’s “ Queen of Song.” Recovered from the effects of her recent accident, Miss Moncrieff is to tdur the national stations, and her first recital will be from 4YA on Monday night at 8.25, accompanied by Gil Deoh at the piano. Again on Wednesday and Friday at 8.30 p.m. and 9.30 respectively, Miss Moncrieff will entertain, and her re-entry into the ranks of radio entertainers in New Zealand will be greatly appreciated by audiences all over the country, who no doubt will congratulate her on that event. Other features on the programmes scheduled for next week offer the usual variety and interest, being both colourful and entertaining. Following nro the highlights of the programmes for the week: — TO-MORROW. 9 a.m.: Eye-withesa account of play in cricket test (rebroadcast from London) . 11: Service from Knox Presbyterian Church. 2.30 p.m.: ‘ Concerto in D Major ’ (Brahms), hy Fritz Kreisler and the London Philharmonic Orchestra. 5.30: Children’s Song service, 6.30: from St, Andrew Street Church of Christ. 8.30: ‘ Breakfast With the Bullfinches,’ the history of an English family over 60 surprising years. 9: ‘ Geras from German Opera.’ MONDAY. 10.50 a.m.: Talk to women by Margaret. 7.30 p.m.: Talk by an officer of the livestock division or the Department of Agriculture,’ Footrot in Sheep.’ 7.40: Talk under the auspices of the Territorial Association. 8: Recital by Gladys Moncrieff, accompanied by Gil Dech. 8.40: Talk, ‘ World Affairs,’ by Mr John Ash. 9: Programme of recordings; 10: Dance music. TUESDAY. 10.50 a.m.: Talk to women by Margaret. 7.30 p.m.: Winter course talk. Two Dunedin barristers on ‘ Law Affecting Women: Development of Equality with Men.’ 8: Recorded band programme. 8.29: ‘ Eb and Zeb.’ 8.47: ‘ls New Zealand Rugby Deteriorating? ’ A talk by Mark Nicholls. 9.5: ‘ Grand Hotel.’ 9.35: ‘ Tales of the Silver Greyhound.’ 10: Music, mirth, and melody. WEDNESDAY. 10.50 a.m.: Talk to women by Margaret. Noon: South Dunedin community sing. 3.15 p.m.: ‘When There’s Meat on the Menu.’ a talk by the A.O.E. 7.30: ‘Helpful Hints to Motorists.’ •8: Variety (programme, featuring Gladys Moncrieff; ‘Mittens.’ 8.15: ‘The Fourth Form at St. Percy’s.’ 8.4 Q: Talk by Donothy M. Neal, * Louisiana Holiday—Natchcy on the Hill.’ 9.5: ‘ Westward Ho I ’ 9.18: ‘ Thrills. ’ 0.31: ‘ Exploits of the Black Moth— Trouble in Limehouse.’ 10: Hour of modern dance music (recorded). THURSDAY, 10.50 a.m.: Talk to women by Margaret. 11; ‘A Perfume Factory on the Riviera,’ recorded talk by Elsie K. Morton. 1.30 p.m.: Educational session. 7.30; Gardening talk. 8: Concert by the London Symphony Orchestra 8.30: ‘Man Through the Ages— French Revolution.’ 10: Music, mirth, and melody. FRIDAY. 10.50 a.m.: Talk to women by Margaret. 11; ‘ Cooking and Recipes,’ a talk by Miss I. Findlay. 12.15 P.m.: Community sing from Strand Theatre. 3.15: ‘ How to Run a Business Meeting,’ an A.C.E. talk. , 8; ‘ Dad and Dave from Snake Gully.’ 8.15: ‘Pinto Pete in Arizona.’ 8.30: ‘ The (Rich Uncle from Fiji.’ 8.42: ‘Just a Job of Work—Fares, Please,’ an interview with a tram conductor. 9.5; Gladys Moncrieff recital. 9.20: Readings by Professor T. D. Adams. 10: Dance music by the Savoy Orchestra. SATURDAY. 10.50 a.m.; Talk to women by Margaret. 2.45 p.m.: Commentary on (Ranfurly Shield match. 4.45: Sports results. 8: Eight orchestral and ballad concert, Jean M'Lay (contralto) and Sydney M'Ewan (tenor) assist. 9.5: Dance programme. 10: Sports summary. Dance music.

station will maintain a shortwave service with them over a normal range of 600 miles. However, if necessary, direct communication will be available over a much wider radius, There will also be a radio telephone system between aircraft and the station, not only for the guidance of pilots when near Auckland, but also as an alternative to the shortwave service. As a result, a radio expert said to au exchange, two strings would bo provided to the bow and another safeguard added. Direction-finding apparatus on the customary mediumwave band will bo operated, but, as an added precaution, the samo service will be furnished on shortwave. With similar equipment at the Awarua radio station, near Bluff, it is hoped that tho co-operation of the two centres will enable the authorities actually to plot the position of the transocean flying-boats. HIGHLY TECHNICAL WORK.

With the exception of the mediumvVavo transmitter, all the plant is now in New Zealand ready for erection. Much detailed work of a highly technical nature is involved in this task, and a specialist engineer of the radio division of the Post and Telegraph Department from Wellington was to assist the Auckland authorities.

Four steel towers will carry the aerials attached to the transmitter. Each of 75ft, two of these have already been erected, and steps are now being taken to raise the remaining masts, which will be 160 ft in height. Comparatively smaller towers will bo required for the receiving unit. The early commencement of the transtasmau air service has expedited steps for the operation of the station. The temporary facilities provided by the Public Works Department will enable the plant to function efficiently, and, with plans now being prepared for the permanent buildings, it is expected that the scheme envisaged as _ a memorial to Captain Edwin C. Musick and the crew of the ill-fated Samoan Clipper, will be completed within less than a year.