BROADCASTING

Grey River Argus, 12 October 1931, Page 8

BROADCASTING

MONDAY, OCTOBER 12. IY’A, Auckland, will this evening be broadcasting wrestling—Pinto v. Walker. Au item of outstanding interest on ’2YA’s programme will be the performance of the famous qtfartette from 4 ‘Rigoletto ” by Mcsdames Amy Wood‘ward and Wilfred Andrews, Messrs Denis Sheard and Keith Grant. Mr Grant is a baritone who has fulfilled a s’eries of contracts with the Australian radio stations, as well as appearing as soloist with some of the chief musical societies of Australia at Newcastle Cathedral. Miss Nora Gray will play the First Movement of Tschnikowsky’s brilliant £ 4 Concerto in B Flat Minor” with orchestral accompaniment. The Orchcstrina will accompany Miss Eva Symons in the delightful little “Serenade” (by Drdla), besides playing two selections. At 7.4'5, from 3YA, Mr To Ari Pitani'a will give a talk entitled “One ITtindred Yeirs Ago,” his remarks having special reference to the celebrations to be held on October 24, 25 and 26, in connection with, the centenary of the 'sacking of the Kaiapohia Pah by To Rauparaha’ The Christchurch Saxophone Band, under Mr H. G. Glaysher—a combination of thirty players—will provide the main portion of 3YA’s programme. Assisting artists will be Miss Freda Jitdkins (soprano), Miss Hilda Andrews (mezzo-soprano), Mr H. J. Francis (tenor 1 ), Mr Jack Blair (songs at the piano) aud the Christchurch Broadcasting Trio. Mr G. C. Billing, Lecturer on Economics at Otago University, will speak during 4rYA’s International Programme this evening on “The Possible Benefit of an International Bank.”