ON THE AIR

Southland Times, Issue 21897, 24 December 1932, Page 7

ON THE AIR

WEEK-END PROGRAMMES. EMPIRE BROADCASTING STATION. Wavelength. 25.28 metres (11865 Kilocycles). The following programmes to be broadcast from the Empire station at Daventry, England, are as follows, Greenwich Mean Time being shown:— SATURDAY. 9.30 a.m.—Time signal from Big Ben. Carols by the Wireless Singers. 10.0. —Announcements. 10.15: Pianoofrte recital. 10.30: Gramophone records of Dance music. 11.15- —News bulletin. SUNDAY. 9.30 a.m.—Time signal from Big Ben. Studio service conducted by the Rev. John Mayo, Rector of Whitechapel Church, Lond°9^ss.—Recital of gramophone records of Christmas music. 10.45.—A reading. WPP k's 11.15- —A summary of the weex s news. MONDAY. 9.30 a.m—Time signal from Big Ben. Empire programme for Christmas Day. —Gramophone records of popular music (Gilbert and Sullivan. Edward German, etc.; 11.15-11.30. —News bulletin. The following radio programmes will be broadcast from the principal New Zealand stations over the week-end: — IYA AUCKLAND (820 Kilocycles). 30' Selected recordings and literary selection. 4.30: Weather report for farmers. 4.32: Selected recordings. 5.0. Childrens hour, conducted by Cinderella. 6.0: Dinner music. 7.0: News and reports. 8.0: Recording, Debroy Somers uana, "Rhapsodyiana.” 8.9: Tenor, Frank Campbell. "Farewell at Morning . , For h u " e Hunter." 8.15: Recording (novelty), Norman Long. "Side by Side." 8.21: Instrumental. The Matl Trio. "Melody out of the Skies"; "In Hawaii"; “Latest r, ’ ed . l ® y 8.29: Recording Dajos Bela Orchestra. The Bird Catcher" selection. 8.3 a: Recital, Thomas H. Vivian, "Sergeant Buzfuz, from "Pickwick Papers”; “Dr Marigold fr? m "Christmas Stories.” 8.43: Recording (xy*ophone). Rudy Starita, “Dance of the Ra ndrops.” 8.46: Popular songs, Eileen Smithson. "My Maoriland"; "Drifting to Happiness.” 8*52: Recording, Berlin Stale Opera Orchestra, "Intermezzo.” 9.1: } Vea^® r e " cast and notices. 9.3: Reserved. 9.18. Tenor, Frank Campbell. “I Pitch My Lonely Caravan Pass. Everyman.” 9.25: Recording. Clapham and Dwyer, "The Royal and Ancient Game.” 9.31: Novelty Instrumental. The Mati Trio. "Crooning Lulaby , Ive Got the Honolulu Blues”; "Ukulele Lady. 9.40: Recital. Thomas H. Vivlan, Unah Heep” from “David Copperfield. 9.40. Re cording. Brunswick Artists and Orchestra. ••The Merrymakers Carnival. 9 53. Fopu lar Songs, Eileen Smithson. Love Has Passed Me By." 9.57: Recording. Massed Military Band, "Radetzky March.” 10.0: Sports ammarv. 10.10: Dance music. 11.10-12.0 Christ and Old-time Songs, IYA Broadcasting Choir. 2YA WELLINGTON (720 Kilocycles). 10.0: Chimes. Selected recordings. 110: And at intervals during the afternoon descriptions of the play in the Cricket Match-Otago versus We imgton wid be broadcast. 12.0: Lunch music. 2.0. Selected recordings. 3.30: Special weather re port and sports results. 4.0: Special weather report. 4%: Sports results. 5.0: Children, by Aunt Molly and Uncle Jasper. 6.0: Dinner music. 7.0: News and reports. 8.0: Selected recordings. 8.30: Overture, 2YA Concert Orchestra, (Conductor Leoni de Mauny), "Christmas Overture. 8.38. Maori songs with ukulele. Tui J. Pennell Pokare Kare"; “Hoea Ra”; "Matangi. 8.44. Selection 2YA Concert Orchestra, Meme England.” 8.54': Humour, Will Yates, Other People’s Tables." 9.0: Weather report and notices. 9.2: Reserved. 9.22: Pizzicato, Serenade. 2YA Concert Orchestra. Baby s Sweetheart." Valse, “Espana." 9.32: Maori son s with ukulele acocmpaniment. Tui J. r en „ nell, “Te Wairua te Tau”; “Hine e Hine. “E Pari Ra.” 9.38: Selection. 2YA Concert Orchestra. "Melodious Memories. 9.a0. Humour. Will Yates, “The Return of Sweeney Todd." 10.0: Sporting summary. lO.W: Dance programme. 11.0: Relay from the Adelphi Cabaret. 11.30: Selected Christmas recordings. 11.15-1.10: Relay of Midnight Mas = from St. Gerard’s Redemptorist Church. 1.10 (approx.): Close down.

3YA CHRISTCHURCH (980 Kilocycles). 11.0: Description of Interprovincial Cricket Match, Auckland v. Canterbury, from Lancaster Park. 4.30: Special weather forecast and sports results. 5.0: Children s hour, conducted by Aunts and Unc.es of JrA. 6.0: Dinner music. 7.0: News and reports 8.0: Studio orchestra. (Harold Beck, conductor). Overture, “Iphigenie en Auhde. 89' Thirty minutes by Smart Set Entertainers. Opening Choruses. . “Some Show ; "Jolly Good Luck to Everyone. Baritone, "It’s Home to Me." Contralto, Grendon Fair.” Light Baritone, “Auf Wiedershen (Till we meet again). Bass-baritone, ine Carol Singers.” Soprano "Musettas Song. Plano, “Musical Box. Contralto and Baritone, “Rhymes." Company, Chorus Medley.” 8.39: Studio Orchestra. Medley of Six Christmas Carols." 8.47: Recording (humour). Flotsam and Jetsam. P.O; Lamb. 8.50: Recording (organ). Reginald Foort, In Love"; "Love’s Garden of Roses. 8.56. Studio Orchestra, "A Dream of Christmas. 9 1- Weather forecast and notices. 9.3: Reserved. 9.14: Smart Set Entertainers. Light baritone, "Laugh. Clown, Laugh. Contralto, "Sleepy Hollow Tune” Baritone Monologue, “Christmas Bells.” Light Baritone. “Home. Little Maori, Home” (with orchestra). Company. "Fun in a Gramophone Shop." Monologue. "The Home Comer. Soprano. ”1 Wonder if Love is a Dream? Three Musketeers, "Roast Beef of Old England.” Company, “Operatic Finale. 9.44. Studio Orchestra, “March of the Gnomes from "Christmas Tree Suite . Angelus . "Dance of the Clowns” (from Christmas Tree Suite”). 9-52: Recording (humour), Charles Penrose and Kaye Connor, Happy Hikers.” 9.55: Studio Orchestra. Spanish Serenade." 10.0: Sports summary. 10.10. Dance music. 11.10: Christmas recordings. Freital. Bransby Williams. "Scrooge from "A Christmas Carol"; (a) ' Before the Dream”; (b) “The Dream ; (c) The Awakening.” 11.22: Recording, An English Christmas." 11.30: Recording. Royal Opera Orchestra. A Noel Fantasy from A Carol Symphony.” 11.38: Recording, , Choir and H.M. Grenadier Guards Bands, The Christmas Waits.” 11.45: Relay, Peal of Bells by Christchurch Bellringers. 11.55: Rebrondcast of 2YA. Wellington—Midnight Mass from St. Gerard's Redemptorist Church. 4YA DUNEDIN (650 Kilocycles). 3.0: Selected recordings. 4.30: Special weather forecast. 5.0: Children’s hour, conducted by Aunt Anita. 6.0’ Dinner music. 7.0: News and reports. 7.30: Talk, R. McKenzie, "Prospects for the Wingatui Jockey Club's Summer meeting. 8.0: Relay of programme from 3YA, Christchurch). 10.0: Sports summary. 10.10: Dance music. 11.30-12.0: Thirty minutes of recorded Christmas music. 2YB NEW PLYMOUTH (1230 Kilocycles). 7.30 to 8.0: News and information, sports results and lecturette session. 8.0 to 10.0: Studio concert. 10.0: Sports summary. SUNDAY. IYA AUCKLAND (820 Kilocycles). 11.0: Relay of Divine Service from St. Matthew’s Church. Preacher, His Grace the Archbishop of New Zealand. 12.0: Close <i °2 V 0"4.30: Selected recordings. 6.0: Children's Song Service, conducted by Uncle Bert. 7.0: Relay of Church Service from the Baptist Tabernacle. Preacher: Rev. Joseph Kemp. Organist: Arthur E. Wilson. 8.30 (approx.): IYA Chamber Orchestra, "Children’s Overture.” Baritone, George Neel, "Brian of Glenaar"; "Song of Tranksgiving.” Recording (violin), Bronislaw Huberman. "La Capricleuse.” Soprano, Amy Eaton, "April is a Lady ; Wiegenlled. Reverie, IYA Chamber Orchestra, A Christmas Morn.” Weather forecast and notices. Recording, Bransby Williams, Scrooge (a Christmas carol). Ballet. The Orchestra, “Punch and Judy.” Baritone, George Neel, •’Drums"; “Youth.” Recording (Plano), Vladimir de Pachmann, "Nocturne ini E Minor." Recording, Rochester Cathedral Choir, “Magnificat in B Fla:. Novelty, The Orchestra, “Ghost Dance." Soprano, Amy Eaton. "Tell Me. My Heart"; “The Wren. Recording. Fanfare of Trumpets, “Le Vieux Grenadier.” Recording, The Maestros, English Medley." The Orchestra. "Three L estive Dances.” 10.0: Close down. 2.0: Rebroadcast of the Daventry Short Wave Station of the 8.8. C. Inter-Empire Programme including q speech by His Majesty the King. 2YA WELLINGTON (720 Kilocycles). 10.0-10.45: Special Christmas service from the studio, conducted by Pastor W. W. Carpenter. 2.0-4.30: Selected recordings. 6.0: Christmas song service, conducted by Uncle George. 7.0: Relay of Evening Service from St. Thomas’s Anglican Church. Wellington South. Preacher, Rev. C. V. Rooke. 8.15-10.0 (approx.): Illustrated talk by L. E. Strachan, "Christmas Time in Merry England." 2.0: Rebroadcast of the Daventry Short-Wave Station of the 8.8. C. InterEmpire programme, including a speech by His Majesty the King. 3YA CHRISTCHURCH (980 Kilocycles). 10.0-10.45: Christmas devotional service. 2.0-4.30: Selected recordings. 5.30: Children’s Song Service by Children from Presbyterian Sunday Schools. 6.15: Selected recordings. 7.0: Relay of Christmas Evening Service from St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. Preacher, Rev. J. Lawson Robinson. 815-10.0: Relay of programme from 4YA, Dunedin. .2.0 a.m.: Rebroadcast of the Daventry short-wave station of the 8.8. C. Inter-Empire programme, including a speech by His Majesty the King. 4YA DUNEDIN (650 Kilocycles). 10.0-10.45: Devotional service. 2.0-4.30: Selected recordings. 5.30: Children's Song Service, conducted by Big Brother Bill. 6.15. Selected recordings- 6.30: Relay of Evening Service from St. Andrew’s street Church of

Christ. Preacher: Pastor W. D. More. 7.45: Selected recordings. „. 8.15: Recording, Herman Finck and His Orchestra, "Christmas Memories. Tenor, John T. Leech, "Star of Bethlehem. Duet, Nonl Davidson and John T. L^cn, "Love's Dream.” 8.30: Piano recital, Helmuth Hoffman (1) “My Lord Chamberlains Gaillard”; (2) "Dowland’s Adew ; (3) Andante from Senate ; (4) Valse , (5) Fan. taisie Impromptu”; (6) Polonaise E Flat Minor.” 9.0: Weather report and notices. 9.2. Recording, Band of H.M. Grenadier Guards and chorus, "The Christmas Waits. 9.10. Tenor, John T. Leech, “Swan Song". Songs My Mother Taught Me." 9.17: Recording (organ), G. D. Cuningham, “Prelude and Fugue on B-A-C-H.” 9.25: Soprano. Non! Davidson, "Absent.” 9.30: Recording (violin) Yehudi Menuhin. "Finale from Concerto No. 1 in G Minor.” 9.38: Tenor. John T. Leech, "Lend Me Your Aid.” "Ave Marla." "Duna. 9.50-10.0: Recording, Berlin State Opera House Orchestra, "Christmas Concerto ; (1) "Vlvace-Grave-Allegro”: (2) Aaagjo-Ai-legro-Adagio"; (3) “Vivace-Allegro. 2JO a.m.: Rebroadcast of the Daventry short wave station of the 8.8. C. Inter-Empire programme including a speech by His Majesty the King. 2YB NEW PLYMOUTH (1230 Kilocycles). 6.0 to 6.45: Sunday evening session conducted by Uncle Jonathan. 7.0 to 8.15: Church relay. 8.15 to 10.0; Studio concert. MONDAY. IYA AUCKLAND (820 Kilocycles). 10 0’ Devotional service. 10.15: Selected recordings. 11.30: Relay from Ellerslie racecourse, Auckland Racing Club’s meeting. 2 0- Running description of race for the Auckland Cup. 4.30: Weather report for farmers. 5.0: Childrens hour, conducted by "Jack and Jill.” , ■ 6.0: Dinner music. 7.0: News ana reports. 8.0: Record, New Mayfair Orchestra, "Folly to be Wise." 8.5: Presentation of comedy “The Dumb Wife.” 9.0: Evening weather forecast and announcements. »•*. Reserved. 9.17: Xylophone, R. A. g Jury, mour.” 9.33: Dance music. 10.0; Sports summary. 10.40-11.0; Dance music. 2YA WELLINGTON (720 Kilocycles). 10.0: Selected recordings. 10.30: Devotional service. .12.0: Lunch music. 2.0: Relay from IYA Auckland, Running description of the race for the Auckland Cup. 2.30: Special weather report and s P°rt 3 results. 4.0: Special weather report. 4.«0: Sports results. 5.0: Children's hour. con * ducted by Hiawatha and Buffalo Bill. 6.0: Dinner music. 7.0: News and reports. 8.0: Presentation of Christmas Panto-

mime, "A Pantomime of Pantomimes,” contrived by Will Bishop, assisted by Frank Crowther and His Novelty Orchestra. 10.0: Sporting summary. 10.15-11.0: (approx.): Dance programme. 3YA CHRISTCHURCH (980 Kilocycles). 10.0: Devotional service. 10.15: Selected recordings. 11.0: Relayed description of Interprovinclal Cricket Match—Auckland versus Canterbury at Lancaster Park. 12.0: Lunch music. 2.0: Relayed description of the race for the Auckland Cup from Ellerslie racecourse. Auckland. 2.15: Relay of Auckland CriCKet Match (continued). 3.30: Sports results. 4.30: Special weather forecast and sports results. 5.0: Children’s session, conducted by Aunt Pat.” 6.0: Dinner music. 7.0: News and reports. 8-0:. March, Derry's Military Band (conductor Gladstone Hill). "Under thp Linden Tree”; Indian Romance. "Hobomoko.' 8.13: Recording, Light Opera Company, Vocal Gems, “Bow Bells. 1 ’ 8.17: Recording Wurlitzer Organ, Jesse Crawford, "I Love to He?r You Singing.” 8.?0; Soprano, Benee

Hyde, "Eleven Pounds of Heaven." "Home. 8.26: Trombone solo. Soloist C. Barsby, ’Lend Me Your Aid.” 8.34: Recording- humour. Clapham and Dwyer, It Isnt Cricket. 8.40: Hawaiian Instrumental, "The lolanl Duo, "Mafiina Malamalama”; "Hawafian Hotel.” 8.46: Bass, R. S. H- Buchanan, The Merry-Go-Round." 8.50: The Band, "The Mikado.” 9?: Weather forecast end notices. 9.4: Reserved. 3.19:-Waltz, The Band, “Destiny,” 9-26: Recording, Jvlale Chorus, "Song of the Anvil.” 9.29: Soprano, Renee Hyde? “Can’t We Talk it Over.” 9.32: Hawaiian Duet, lolanl Duo. "Wildflower”; Lei Lani.” 9.38: Bass, R. S. H. Buchanan, "A. Wanderer’s Song”: "Mother Town- 943: Cornet solo, Soloist H. L. Oakes, 'O Dry Those Tears.” 9.50: Recording 8.8. C. ‘Wireless Singers, “Oh. Who Will O’er the Downs to Free J’ 9-53: March, Band, "Marche Mllltaire.” The Great Conquest (with introductory comments by conductor). 10.2: Sports summary. 10.6-11.6: Dance music. 4YA DUNEDIN (650 Kilocycles). 10.0: Selected recordings. 10.15: Devotional Service. 11.15: Relay of description of Win-

gatui Jockey Club’s Summer meeting. 12.0: ' Lunch music. . ' ~ 2.0: Relay from Ellerslie racecourse of the race for the Auckland Cup. 3.30 and 4.30: Sports results and special weather forecast for farmers. 5.0: Children’s hour, conducted by Uncle Jack. 6.0: Dinner music. 7.0: News and reports. 7.30: Talk, R. McKenzie, “The Wingatui Jockey Club’s Summer Meeting.” 8.0: Selection, B.D.C. Wirejess Symphony Orchestra, “Lohengrin." 8.9: Soprano, Doris Vane, “The Songs My Mother Sang”; "The Kerry Dance.” 8.17: Piano. Jeanne-Marie Darre, "Paganlnl-Etude. No. 5 in E.”. “Toccata op. 111." 8.25: Tenor, Beniamino Gigli. "Quanno’ A Femmena Vo”; “Mari, Mari. 1 8.31: Selections, Marek Weber Orchestra. “Deutschmeister" March; "Spring’s Delight." 8.36: Chorus, Male Voice Ensemble. “Watchman What of the Night?” "The Moon has Raised her Lamp Above.” 8.42: Selection, Debroy Spmer’s Band, “Stealing Thro’ the Classics No. 3." 8.50: Contralto, Marie Morrisey, “When Twilight Comes.” 8.53: Potpourri, Frank Westland's Orchestra, "Melodious Memories.” 9.0: Weather re-

port and station notices. 9-2: Talk, John Ash, "The Development of Modern Turkey." Music of the seasons.—Spring: 9.17: selection, Columbia Symphony Orchestra, "Spring Song.” 9.20: Tenor, Richard Tauber, "The Springtime Reminds Me of You.” 9.23: Fantasia, The Little Salon Orchestra, "Springtime in the Forest." 9.28: Soprano. Elsie Suddaby. ■ "Spring Had Come." Summer: 9.31: Selection, Alexandre Glazounov and Orchestra, "Summer,” from "The Season’s Ballet.” 9.35: Soprano, Amelita GalllCurci, "The Last Rose of Summer.” Autumn: 9.38: Selection, Alexandre Glazounov and Orchestra, "Autumn" from “The Season’s Ballet.” '9.44: Organ. Jesse Crawford, “When-Summer is Gone.” Winter: 9.47: Waltz, Edith Lorand Orchestra, "Winter Storms." 9.50: Baritone. Hal Stead, “Running Between the Raindrops." 9.53: Selection, Nullo Romani’s Orchestra, “Song to the Winter.” 9.56: Humour. Leonard Henry, "Sh’ Shiverin'.” 9.59: Novelty, Jack Payne’s Orchestra, “On a Cold and Frosty Morning.” 10.2: Sporting summary.