AIN'T IT SO?

New Zealand Herald, Volume LIX, Issue 18278, 20 December 1922, Page 4 (Supplement)

AIN'T IT SO?

There's a certain fascination When you have the inclination Just to hear some stuff that's broadcast

somewhere near. But the height of satisfaction If you really look for action Is to hear a distant signal coining clear.

First the early days with crystal. When you'd giadly use a pistol On the bird who said you didn't get the

coast. Then the (lay when with elation You first got regeneration Ami you heard a call from Cuba, was your boast.

j There's a certain fascination J When you have that inclination ] Just to buy a set and listen with the rest, But. to scheme and save and barter With some broom wire for a starter That's the way to get a knowledge of the best,

I First the shaky old cat-whisker Which would well nigh wear a blister On your fingers while you're looking for a spot, Then the regular progression Till you reach the proud possession Of a better set than ever could be bought. When you make your last connection i You decide with deep reflection i That you've gone about as far as you

can go, Then some other bird devises A new hook-up that surprises And you're off as hard as ever. " Ain't it so?"

--Harrv E. Mali.