ON the AIR

Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 42, 12 May 1927, Page 7

ON the AIR

Fare for Listeners-In

NEW ZEALAND PROGRAMMES New Zealand Broadcasting stations transmit as follows: — IYA (AUCKLAND) 420 metres; 500 watts. This evening’s programme is as follows: 3 p.m. to 4.30 p.m.: Afternoon concert. 7.15 p.m. to 7.45 p.m.: News and reports, etc. 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.: Chimes; relay of orchestral selections from the Prince Edward Theatre (conductor, Mr. Geo. Poore); bass solo, “When the Ebb Tide Flows,” Mr. E. Priest; elocutionary, (a) “The Last Token,” (b) “The First Word,” Mrs. E. Payne; soprano solo, selected, Mrs. Bach; recital, “An Old Bachelor,” Mr. E. Priest; humour, “An Accident” (Dickens), Mrs. E. Payne; soprano solo, selected, Mrs. Bach; bass solo, “Devonshire Cream and Cider,” Mr. E. Priest; soprano solo, selected, Mrs. Bach; monologue, "Road of Ten Thousand Crosses,” Mr. E. Priest. Interval. Relay of orchestral selections from the Prince Edward Theatre; dance items, popular numbers, Click-Clack Radio Orchestra, under Mr. W. Smith. By kind permission of the management of the Majestic Theatre, Mr. Jack Lumsdaine, “The Australian Whispering Smith,” in selected vocal and popular items. 3YA (CHRISTCHURCH) 400 metres; 500 watts. This evening’s programme is as follows: 3 p.m. to 4.30 p.m.: Afternoon concert. 7.15 p.m. to 7.45 p.m.: News and reports, etc. 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.: Chimes; relay of orchestral selections from Everybody’s Picture Theatre (conductor, Mr. W. J. Bellingham, F.S.M.); soprano solos, (a) Waltz Song” (Wynne), (b) Lonesome Moonlight,” Miss A. Stephenson; ’cello solo, (Negro Spiritual), “Minuet* (Miss M. Chapman); talk on “Plant Problems,” Miss C. E. Foweraker; soprano solo, “One Fine Day” (Puccini). Miss A. Stephenson; ’cello solo, “Death and the Girl” (Schubert), Miss M. Chapman; baritone solo, “Lorraine” (Sanderson), Mr. A. S. Bell. Interval. Relay of orchestral selections from Everybody’s Theatre; mezzo soprano solo, “Will o’ the Wisp” (Stross), Mrs. C. Dulieu; instrumental trios, (a) “Irish Air,” (b) Air in D (Beethoven), Christchurch Trio; baritone solos, (a) "The Living God” (O’Hara), (b) “The Rose and the Nightingale” (Kehl), Mr. A. S. Bell; instrumental trios, (a) “O Star of Eve” (Wagner, (b), “Prelude in C Minor” (Rachmaninoff), Christchurch Trio; mezzo solos, (a) “Hawthorn” (Brahe), (b) “O Western Wind” (Brahe), Mrs. C. Dulieu; instrumental trio, “Valse Brilliante in B Minor,” Op. 46 (Fesca). Christchurch Trio. 4Y A DUNEDIN 380 metres; 750 watts. This evening’s programme is as follows: 7 p.m., Town Hall chimes; requested gramophone concert; 7.15 p.m. to 7.45 p.m., news and reports, etc.; 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., chimes, studio concert and relay of orchestral selections under Mr. Chas. Purnell, from the Empire Picture Theatre. 2YK WELLINGTON 395 metres; 120 watts. There will be no transmission this evening. TO-MORROW’S PROGRAMMES IYA AUCKLAND 3 p.m. to 4.30 p.m.: Afternoon concert. 6.30 p.m. to 7 p.m.: Children’s session. ,-Uncle Jack. 7.15 p.m., News and reports, etc. 7.30 p.m.: Talk by Mr. George Campbell on “Motoring.” 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.: Chimes. Relay of orchestral selections by the Rialto Picture Theatre orchestra under Mr. Henry Engell: Bass solo, “My Friend,” Mr. Arthor Barnes; piano solos: (a) “Pas de Amphores” (Chaminade), (b) “Melody in F” (Rubenstein), Miss Brook;/baritone solos, selected, Mr. Schroder;' elocutionarv By the Yukon Trail”, (b) selected, Mr. Arthur; flute solo, “Sans Parole u.ini ton), Mr. V. Bedford; contralto solo, “Break o’ Day” (Sanderson), Mrs. Jellard. Weather report and interval. Relay of orchestral selections from the Rialto Picture Theatre; Bass solos (a) “My Hope,” (b) “Drake Goes West,” Mr. A. Barnes; piano solo, “Polonaise in C Sharp Minor” (Chopin), Miss Brook; baritone solo, selected, Mr. Schroder; elocutionary, “Anecdotes,” Mr. Arthur; flute solos, selected, Mr. V. Bedford; contralto solos, (a) “Just Because the Violet” (Russell), (b) “My Wild Mountain Yalley” (Benedict), Mrs. Jellard.

3YA CHRISTCHURCH 3 p.m. to 4.§0 p.m.: Afternoon concert. 7.15 p.m. to 7.45 p.m.: News and reports, etc. 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.: Chimes; relay of orchestral selections by the Grand Picture Theatre Orchestra; Soprano solo.;, (a) “Belle of New York,” (b) “Love Will Find a Way” (Simpson), Mrs. Betty Sneesby; cornet solo, selected. Mr. E. Tregilgas; contralto solo, “Wait” (D’Hardelot), Miss E. Irwin; elocutionary, “That Terrible Tommy,” Miss D. Jenkin; soprano solos, “From the Mikado,” Mrs. B. Sneesby; cornet solo, selected, Mr. E. Tregilgas; contralto solo, “Harvester’s Night Song,” Miss E. Irwin; elocutionary (a) “The Barometer,” (b) “Biddy McCree/’ Miss D. Jenkin. Interval. Organ Recital from St. Paul's Church by Mr. Raynor White. 4YA DUNEDIN 3 p.m. to 4.30 p.m.: Afternoon concert. Town Hall chimes; His Master’s Voice recital; relay of music from the Savoy Cabaret; news and social notes; studio numbers; relay of music from the Savoy cabaret; His Master’s Voice rec.’tal. 7 p.m.: Town Hall chimes; children’s session, Aunt Diana; news and reports, etc. 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.: Studio concert; address by Dr. Elder, “Some Scotch Stories,” under the auspices of the W.E.A.; relay of dance music from the Savoy by Ern. Beecham and his orchestra. 2YK WELLINGTON 3 P.m. to 4.30 p.m.: Afternoon concert. Studio items; relay of Manuel Hyman's Exhibition Band from the New Adelphi Cabaret. 7 p.m. to 7.30 p.m.: children’s session, Uncles Ernest and Bill. 7.30 p.m. to 7.45 p.m.: News and reports, etc. 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.: Studio concert and relay of Manuel Hyman’s Exhibition Band from the New Adelphi Cabaret. ACROSS THE TASMAN Australian broadcasting stations transmit as follows: 2BL (SYDNEY), 353 metres, 1.500 watts. This evening’s programme is as fol lows:— Early Evening Session 5.45 p.m.: G.P.O. clock and chimes. 5.46 p.m.; Uncle George and the kiddies. 6.40 p.m., Musical programme from the studio. Special Country Session 7 p.m.: G.P.O. clock and chimes; Australian Mercantile Land and Finance Co’s report; weather report and forecast by courtesy of Government Meteorologist; Producers’ Distributing Society’s Fruit and vegetable market report; Stock Exchange reports; grain and fodder report (“Sun”); dairy produce report (“Sun”). 7.15 p.m.: Country news from the “Sun.” 7.30 p.m., talk on “Career of Thomas Edison,” by Mr. Rupert Markham, 8.A.; dance music night. 8 p.m., G.P.O. clock and chimes; Broadcasters topical chorus. 8.3 pm Miss Ethel Friend (contralto); 8 10 pm Mr Harry Avondale (songs at the piano); 5.17 p.m., fashion and social notes by Miss Bessie Dorrington, Broadcasters* fashion expert, broadcast from the ballroom of the Ambassadors; 8.22 p.m.. Miss Myrtle Hobbs (soprano); 8.29 p.m., Sid Owen’s Premier Dance Orchestra; 8.37 pm Miss Ethel Friend; 8.41 p.m., Sid Owen’s Premier Dance Orchestra: 8.49 p.m Mr Harry Avondale; 8.53 p.m., Sid Owen’s Premier Dance Orchestra; 9. p.m., G.P O clo«k and chimes; resume of following day’s programme; weather report and forecast by courtesy of Mr. C. J. Mares, Government meteorologist; 9.6 p m Sid Owen’s Premier Dance Orchestra; 9.14 p.m., fashion and social notes from the Ambassadors; 9.19 p.m., Sid Owen’s Premier Dance Orchestra; 9.27 p.m., Miss MyrUe Hobbs; 9.31 p.m., Sid Owen’s Premier Dance Orchestra; 9 39 p.m.. Miss Ethel Friend; 9.43 p.m.. Sid Owen’s Premier Dance Orchestra, 9.51 p.m Mr Harry Avondale; 9.55 p.m., Sid Owen’s Premier Dance Orchestra; 10.3 p.m.. Miss Myrtle Hobbs; 10.7 p.m., Sid Owen’s Premier Dance Orchestra; 10.15 p.m., Cec Morrison and his Gloom chasers broadcast from the ballroom of the Bondi Casino. During intervals between dances news reports by courtesy of the “Sun” newspapers will be broadcast, 12.0 p.m., G.P.O. clock and chimes; National Anthem. TO-MORROW’S PROGRAMMES 2BL SYDNEY) transmits as follows: Early Evening Session - ac*** P- m -» G.P.O. clock and chimes. o. p.m., Daddy Longlegs will entertain the kiddies. 6.40 p.m., musical programme from the studio. Special Country Session 7 p.m., G.P.O. clock and chimes: Australian Mercantile Land and Finance Company’s report; weather report and forecast (by courtesy of Government Meteorologist); Producers’ Distributing Society’s fruit and vegetable market report; Stock Exchange reports; grain and fodder report (“Sun”); dairy produce report (“Sun”). 7.15 p.m., country news from the “Sun.” 7.30 p.m., talk cn “Gardening Science,” by Mr. Cooper, park superintendent. City Council. 8 p. G.P.O. clock and chimes; Broad-

casters’ topical chorus. 8.3 p.m., Mr. Raymond Beatty (basso). 8.10 p.m.. Miss Millie Hughes (soprano). 8.17 p.m., Mr. Ted Stanley (comedian). 8.24 p.m., Mr. Fraser Coss (baritone). 8.31 p.m., Messrs. Stan Hudson and Alf. J. Lawrence. 8.51 p.m., duet. Miss M tills Hughes and Mr. Raymond Beatty. 8.55 D.m., resume of following day’s programme; weather report and forecast (by courtesy of Mr. C. J. Mares, Government Meteorologist). 9 p.m., G.P.O. clock ond chimes. 9.1 p.m., Broadcasters’ Trio. 9.11 p.m., the Sporting Editor of the “Sun” will talk on the prospects of Saturday’s racing. 9.31 p.m., Mr. Fraser Coss. 9.38 p.m., Lcn.re Graham and Syd. Kingsley in comedy and harmony. 9.53 p.m.. Miss Millie Hughes. 10 p.m., G.P.O. clock and chimes. 10.1 p.m., Mr. Ivan Marshall (tenor) 10.8 p.m.. Broadcasters’ Trio. 10.18 p.m., Mr. Raymond Beatty. 10.25 p.m., news reports (by courtesy of the “Sun” newspapers). 10.30 p.m., Mr. Ted Stanley. 10.37 p.m.. news reports. 10.4:; p.m., Broadcasters’ Trio. 10.53 p.m., Mr. Ivan Marshall. 11 p.m., G.P.O. clock and chimes; National Anthem. NOTES Static was much in evidence last evening, and reception was consequently rot good. About 11 p.m., however, th* interference became less noticeable, and the Australian programmes came in ouite well. The Auckland station, IYA, is transmitting quite good programmes at pr* - ent. Bast evening there were several good items, and listeners-in report en-