RADIO PROGRAMMES.

Grey River Argus, 13 May 1929, Page 8

RADIO PROGRAMMES.

FOR THIS WEEK. Monday, May 13th:—Miss Nora Greene will be heard this evening from 2YA, also Mrs W. Fraser Morrish, soprano. Mr Roy Hill and Mr S. F.. Roger, all singing well known songs. There will be a short organ recital by Mr H. Temple-White who will present two solos and will be associated with Mr W. Sneddon (cornetist) in “Softly Awakes My Heart.” A dramatic and humorous recitation will be given by Mr Norman Aitken whoso items will be “The Face on the Bar Room Floor” and the humorous number “The Taxi Driver’s Story.”

Mr E. J. Bell will give his fortnightly Book Review at 3YA. A new singer for 3YA in lhe person of Mr W. B. Brittenden, baritone, will bo on the air this evening. He has a large repertoire of songs and will be a distinct acquisition to the roll of 3YA artists. Other vocalists for the evening will be Mrs Bessie Stewart (mezzosoprano) and Madame Eva Litchfield (contralto). There will be - two• hum orous recitations by Mr Ronald Foster. The programme to be given by the Municipal Band under Mr W. McDowell, the Conductor, will comprise two marches, “Brilliant” and toria.” a trombone novelty “Sliding Jim,” a selection “Knight, Errant,” a selection from “Rose Marie’ ’and a fox-trot “That’s her now.” ; Ins ru mental items will al.:o be played by the-Studio Trio.

The feature of the evening’s programme at 4YA will be the presentation of portion of the popular light opera “Rose Marie” by the 4YA Harmonists under the direc iou of Mi I. J. Kirk-Burnnand. Many of, the best known airs of the opera will be sung. Silent day at IYA. Tuesday, May 14th:—Among the operatic vo<?al numbers to be presented from IYA this evening will be “Brightly Dawns Our Wedding Day” (from “The Mikado”) “The Angelas” (“Maritana”), the “Flower Duet” from “Madame Butterfly” “Museta’s Song” (“La Boheme,’)’ “Che Faro” and “In Happy moments.” The Studio Trio will contribute several instrumental selections including numbers from the light opera “The Rebel Maid” (Phillips), vyhile Mr Eric Waters, pianist will play “Spanish Caprice” (Miskowski). Dramatic recitals to be rendered by Alan McSkimming include “Cato on Immortality” while orchestral replays will be broadcast from the Majestic Theatre.

The Wellington tenor. .Mr G. Austin Blakie, will, in response to requests repeat “Mary” this| evening. The other solo items will be “Joy and Pleasure” and “Lo’3, I have won Thee.” The well known singer of popular songs. Mrs Mabel Jackson, will be heard in three items and humorous numbers will be recited by Mr Henry Pesmond. The orchestral portion of the programme will include “Pique Dame,” “Old Favourites” and “Three Dances from Tom Jones.” There will be dance music at 9.30 til] 11 p.m.

Tomorrow afternoon both 4YA and 3YA will relay from Invercargill the opening of the May Fair. The principal speaker will be Sir Joseph Ward. At 4YA this evening the St. Kilda Band will present one of their u ual excellent programmes. The supporting artists will be Mrs Stanley Foote (soprano), Mr E. G. Bond (bass) and Mr Carl Moller (humorous elocution- • ist). Silent day at 3YA. Wednesday, May 15th:—An excellent vocal programme will be presented at IYA this evening. Concerted numbers will be “An Old Love Song” and “Oft in the Stilly Night.” There will be a duct by Madame Mary Towsey and Mr Richards. “In the Garden of Your Heart.” Madame will also be heard in “I Love Thee” and “The Princess.” A contralto solo, “Like to the Damask Rose” will he sung by Miss Edna Peace. Mr John McDougall’s tenor solos will be “Who is Sylvia?” and ‘/The Gen Jo Maiden.” “The Wanderer” and Nelson’s Gone A’sailing” will be sung by Mr Reg. Richards. The Asquiths will give one of their popular drawing room entertainments.

At 3YA this evening the fourth and last instalment of the groat opera “Rigoletto” will bo presented. This is a very dramatic sec‘ion and the story will be told by Mr W. H. Dixon, Professor of Singing. Another special attraction will be the first appearance in radio of the Christchurch United Banjo Band under Mr Louis W. Bloy, the finest combination of its kind in Australasia, providing twon.y minutes of melody. comprising a march, Iri’h airs, plantation songs and medleys. The vocalists for the evening will be Miss Mary Taylor an<| Mr T. G. Rogers. There will be instrumental music by the Bohemian Quintet.

This evening the vocalists at 4YA will be the Serenaders. There will be sketches by Miss Shelia Neilson ; and Mr J. B. McConnell and instrumental music will be provided by the Kaikorai Quintet. Silent day at 2YA. Thur day. May 16th:—This evening the Auckland Radio Society will hold the microphone. The Society will present a complete programme and there will be an address by Mr G. T. Jbrtes. Vice-President of the Auckland Radio Society, on the subjects of the society. The evening’s programme will comprise vocal and instrumental items, there will be a dramatic recital by Miss Leila Armitage, “The Speech of Joan of Arc before her Execution,” also a dramatic recital by Miss Madge porn, Wbl&y—Meditates at Hampton Court.”

This evening the Welling.on pity Silver Band under the conductor, Mr H. Baker, will provide the instrumental portion of the programme, the items selected being of a wide and popular range. The Mellow Fellows will be the vocalists assisted by Mrs E. Ransom Myers (mezzo-soprano). Mr T. J. O’Connqr wil] bo heard in three original -.lumbers, the humorous' “A Railway Mix Up” and also “The Lie” and “The TruJi.” 3YA classical and operatic numbers will be included in this evening’s .programme. Miss Merle Miller will sing “Musetta's Song” (from “La

Boheme”) <x At Night” and “After a Dfbam.” Miss Eileen Grennell will singf the‘ <4 Waltz Song” .'(from “Tom Jones”), “Dream Boat” “Daffodil Time.” Mr Harold Prescott will sing “One Again,” and “A Song of Thanksgiving.” There will be a duet by Miss Miller and Mr Harold Prescott. M r Fred C. Penfold will sing “I would I were a King’ ’and “Tomorrow.” “The Prison Trio” (From “Faust”) will be sung by Miller, Messrs Prescott and Penfold. There will be ‘ cello solos by Mr Harold Beck and selections by the Studio Trio.

Though the usual silent day. 4YA will this evening carry out a relay from Invercargill May Fair, the entertainment being a Mock Parliament. Friday, May 17th: —This evening will see the first appearance at IYA of Madame Humphrey S.eward’s Octette which will -open the programme with a conc'rted number “My Soul.” Members of the octette will'also sing solos and in addition Miss Mavis Grevatt, well know harpist, will play “Believe me if all those endearing your charms.” Also appearing on the same programme .will be Mr Arthur; E. Wilson. organist, who will contribute two brief organ recitals in which lio-vVill bo associated with M r Clinton Williams (baritone). Mr and Mrs Albert Russell, the well known entertainers at 2YA. will add considerably to the enjoy of the . evening’s programme of light opera. Solos from “Madapie i putterfly. ” “The Quaker Girl” High jinks” and “Lilac Time” will be sung by Miss Eileen North, (soprano Mrs Mary Portcous (c.dntfalto), Mr Charles Edward's (tenor) and Mr Eric, Harrison (bariouc). Mr Edwards will also be heard in Speaks’ popular setting of “On the Road-to Mandalay.”

The Beckenham Male Quartet will appear at 3YA this evening, when a popular programme including dance numbers- wil Um presented. The quartette' numbers will be “Whero My Caravan has Rested,” “Cause I’ve nothing Else to -do” “Lullaby.” “Every Rustling Tree” and “'Tom Tom the Piper’s Son.” There will also be solos and a duet. A very interesting performo r in the person of Nfr Albert Bland Holt Junr., a nephew’ of the great Bland Holt, will bo contributing to 3YA’s programme. Mr Holt who is on a visit to Christchurch, will be heard from 3YA in elocutionary items. ■

This evening Miss Edith Harrhy will make her first appearan'-e at 4YA. Other artists will be Miss Irone Horniblow (contralto) Mr Arthur Lungley (baritone) and the 4YA Broadcasting Trio.

Saturday, May 18th:— This evening there will be the usual variety entertainment at IYA in which will figure lhe Bohemian Duo and Ingall’s Hawaiian Orchestra. Mr Dan Flood will provide humorous interludes. Mr Fred Baker the popular baritone, ringing “Drake Goes West” “Young Tom o’Devon” and “Tommy Lad.” At 2YA “The Strollers” will entertain with a variety programme. They have previously appeared at 2YA and are a very talented and popular combination. The items will be all 'of a light nature, c.onsis ing of excerpts from Musical comedic.’, humorous skc chos and patter. Popular ballads will also be included.

This evening both 3YA and 4YA will l)e relaying from Invercargill an entertainment in connection with May Fair. The programme will be in the nature of a Competition Evening, when all kinds of vocal and instrumental i.ems will be presented. In eluded in the programme will be a selection by one Sohth'land Caledonian Pipe Band. This relay from Invercargill to Christchurch will involve the use of 352 miles of telephone wire —l2B from Invercargill- to Dunedin and 224 from Dunedin to Christchurch.