EASTER GREETINGS

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LX, Issue 18065, 17 April 1933, Page 4

EASTER GREETINGS

INTERESTING BROADCAST PROGRAMME PROM LOS ANGELES A strong New Zealand flavor was evident in a special international radio programme of goodwill broadcast last evening from station KFI Los Angeles, and clearly received in Gisborne, although atmospheric conditions were not ideal. The programme was organised by Miss Noia I.oxford, of Hastings, who had associated with her in the studio a number of outstanding artists. Of special local interest was the participation ot Mr. Larry Dods, of Ngatapa, who sang two tine baritone solos.

In opening the proceedings, Miss Luxford briefly announced that tlie object was to convey greetings to all quarters of the gJone, for which purpose representatives of many countries iiad been assembled. The programme opened with a tine choral rendering of “Holy, Holy, Holy,” the choir later being heard in another number. An orchestral selection was led by Mr. Lance Parr, a former New Zealander, and at another stage an item was relayed from the Ambassador’s Hotel orchestra, conducted by Phil Harris, formerly leading violinist in tiie J. C. \\ illiamson orchestra. During the evening a message was conveyed by the Mayor of Los Angeles, while the'manager of the Ambassador's Hotel also spoke, and Colonel E. Bailey, F.R.G.S., an Australian traveller, gave an inspiring address.

Contributors to the programme included Miss Elsie danis, the famous screen star; Miss Bat hie Stewart, who sang “Haero Ra” and a Maori song of farewell; Ray Wise, an Alaskan Him star, who spoke in his native language; Miss Del Crane, an Australian, who sang “Waiata Poi” and “Trees”; Leslie Palmer, the Shakespearean actor, ,vho gave a short sketch; Jail Robini. n violinist, who played two fine numbers, accompanied by Michevski : Tom Manning, who was born in Australia, and recited a specially composed poem dedicated to iris home town; Miss May Beatty, well known in New Zealand in earlier theatrical days, who conveyed greetings to her many old friends; and Mr. Mclntosh, who recited “Keep Going.” Mr. Dods was accompanied for his songs by Mr. Greenhope. Several messages were received at the studio during the evening and read over the air. one of the most interesting being from Miss Marie Dressier, the screen star.