ON THE AIR

Hawera Star, Volume XLVII, 2 June 1928, Page 6

ON THE AIR

(By “Wave Length.”)

“Wave Length” invites readers to forward short accounts of their experiences in reception, and items of interest on any subject likely to Interest their fellow radio enthusiasts. RADIO BROADCASTING. TO-NIGHT. IYA, Auckland.—B, relay of overture from l'l'ince Edward Theatre; vocal quartet, The Lyric Quartette, “Lay my Head Beneath a Lose”; tenor solo, Mr. A. ltipiey, “Till Dawn”; instrumental, Ingall s Hawaiian Orchestra, (a) “Hawaiian Echoes” (b) “Isle of Paradise”; vocal duet, Messrs, llicliard and Thomas, “The Two Beggars”; humour, Mr. Allan ' McElwain, some humour; relay of entr’acte from Prince Edward Theatre orchestra; vocal quartette, The Lyric Quartette, “Deep Liver;” .bass solo, Mr. Ernest Thomas, “Chip of the Old Block”; instrumental. Ingall’s Hawaiian Orchestra, (a) “Kalima Waltz” (b) “The Eosary” (c) “A Nest, the .West, and You”; weather forecast and sports results; tenor solo, Mr. Herbert Hichards, “Maire, My Girl”; vocal quartette, The Lyric Quartette, “The Jolly Roger”; 9.1 d, relay of dance music from the Dixieland Cabaret; 11 p.m., od Save the King. 2YA, Wellington.—6 p.m., children’s hour; 7 p.m., news sessions, market,reports, and sports results; 8 p.m., overture, the orchestra, “Masaniello”; vocal quartette, Melodie Four, “The Moon Man”; Italian mandolin, Mr. Lad Haywood, (a) “Annie Laurie” (b) “Macushla”; bass solo, Mr. W. W. Marshall, “Will of the Wisp”; instrumental, the orchestra, (a) “Cavatina” (0) “Minuet” ; tenor solos, Mr. Frank Bryant, (a) “The Little Irish Girl” (b) “Heaps of Lickins”; humour, Mr. Geo. Tichener, (a) “The Modest Curate” (b) “Baby Bill” ; concertina, Mr. R. Stratmore, “Medley .of Old-time Melodies”; vocal duet, 'Messrs. S. Duncan and E. S. Alivvright, “The Fishermen”; xylophone solo, Mr. L. Probert, overture, “William Tell”; light vocal, The Glad Idlers, “Just Breezin’ Along”; weather report, instrumental, the orchestra, request numbers; tenor solo, Mr. Sam. Duncan, “Like Stars Above”; vocal quartette, Melodie Four, “Doan Yer Cry, Ma Honey”; Italian mandolin, Mr. Lad Haywood (a) “Sunshine” (b) “Breeze” ; baritone solo and quartette, Mr. E. S. Allwright and Melodie Four, “In a Monastery Garden”; instrumental, the orchestra, characteristic novelty, “The Mouse and the Clock” ; vocal duet, Messrs. F. Bryant and W. W. Marshall, “Drink to Me Only”; humour, Mr. Geo. Tichener, “Kissing the Girl on the Stairs”; concertina, Mr. R. Stratmore, “Medley of Popular Airs”; light vocal, The Glad Idlers, “Hetty the Hard ’Un” ; vocal quartette, Melodie Four, “My Bi.ue Heaven”; dance programme, with vocal choruses by the Glad Idlers; 11.30, close down. 3YA, Christchurch. —6 p.m., children’s session; 7.15 p.m., news session; 7.30 sports results; 8 p.m., and overture; vaudeville programme. YA, Dunedin. —7.15 p.m., news session; 7.30, address by Mr. H. Skinner, M.A. (under the auspices of the Workers’ Educational Association), “The Maoris in Otago”; 8 p.m., relay of orchestral music from the Empire Theatre; studio concert.

SUNDAY. IYA, Auckland.—3 p.m., afternoon session; selected studio items; literary selection by the announcer; 6 p.m., children’s song service; 6.55, i-elay of evening service from St. Mary’s Cathedral, Preacher, Cannon Perciva! James; 8.30, relay of organ selections from town hall; 9/30, close down. 2YA, Wellington.—3 p.m. to 4.30 p.m., afternoon session; 6 p.m., children’s song service; 6.55, relay of evening service from Vivian Street Baptist Church. Preacher, Rev. F. E. Harry; 8.15 (approx.), relay of band recital of the Wellington Municipal Tramways Band from His Majesty’s Theatre. *' 3YA, Christchurch. —6.30, relay of evening service from the Sydenham Baptist Church. Preacher, Rev. J. K. Archer. 8 p.m., following the church service, thex-e will be a programme of musical items from the studio; 8.15 (approx.), rebroadcast of 2YA, AVellington; God Save the King. 4YA, Dunedin. —6.15, relay of service from St. Paul’s (Anglican) Cathedral. Preacher, Rev. Canon Nevill; 8 p.m., studio concert; 9.15, close down.

NEWS AND NOTES. . . The Amateur Kadio Society of Wellington- has now .about 250 members, but it is put out of action for want of a secretary. The retiring secretary was voted an honorarium of £lO, and this reduced the exchequer almost to the disappearing point on the year’s operations. * *» * * The 'number of radio receiving sets in use in the united States is estimated to total seven millions, according ito a nation-wide investigation by the National Electrical [Manufacturers’ Association. New York State leads with 5'60,000 sets. California is second, 'with 704,000, and Illinois is third, with 539,000. And still thousands of sets are being sold weekly. * * * * A London wxtier says: “Who would have thought a few years ago that an electric current passing through glass globes in England would enable a voice to be heard in Australia? Now we have accepted this as a fact, why should it be ‘ridiculous.’ to suppose that the amount of electricity launched into the air by wireless stations should nave some effect on the atmosphere - “There is no need to go to extremes and allege that radio an its own could cause rain, -wind or storms, but it is not inconceivable that the electricity used in broadcasting may play a contributory part toward breaking up the weather. * -* * * I There' are now nearly 400,000 listen-! ers’-in in Australia.. * •» - * * Tho mueh-talked-of “eleott.rie. .sc*” (though what, set isn’t) Is maxing .its appearance in Auckland, ,several types already being In use in the city. Users are quite, enthusiastic over the. novelty of simply plugging in to the wall soolceib, and not having, to worry with hydrometers and voltmeters', and they aver that the strength and quality of [reception "exceeds their most sangu.ine. anticipations.