WIRELESS FOR ALL AND SUNDRY.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 18009, 20 November 1926, Page 13

WIRELESS FOR ALL AND SUNDRY.

NOTES ON PROGRAMMES BOTH NEAR AND FAR. BY “AERIAL.” Following are details of "broadcast programmes to be put oil the air during the week-end. 4YA, Dunedin will not be operating this evening. In the case of the Australian programme mentioned the time given is New Zealand time. All the Australian stations usually heard in Christchurch will be on the air during the week-end. The Japanese stations, JOAK and JOCK may be heard between 10 and 12 p.m. daily, if conditions are good. American stations rated at from 500 watts, American (which is equivalent to 1000 watts, British) likely to be heard should be picked up between 4.30 and 7 p.m. on Sunday, provided static does not drown signals. Details of programmes received or mentioned in advance over the air by stations referred to are as under. FOR TODAY. IYA, Auckland —3 p.m. to 4.30 p.m., afternoon concert; 7.15 to 7.45 p.m., news and reports, etd.; S p.m. to 11 p.m., chimes; pianoforte solo, “Waltz No. 3"’ (Coleridge-Taylor), Miss Hoffman ; baritone solo, “Smuggler’s Song,” Mr Laurie Stewart; cornet solo, “Jocelyn” (Goddard), Mr Hoffman; contralto solo, “Love’s Whisper,” Miss M. Williamson; violin solo. “Nocturne” (Liszt), Miss B. Rankin; baritone solo, “Tulip Time in Holland,” Mr L. Stuart; pianoforte solo, “Les Sylvens” (Chaminade), Miss Hoffman; contralto solo, “Invitation,” Miss M. Williamson; cornet solo, “Because” (Hacket), Mr Hoffman; contralto solo, “My Dear Soul,” Miss Williamson; violin solo, “Cradle Song" (Schubert), Miss 13. Rankin; cornet solo, “Cavatina” (Ree), Mr Hoffman; relay until 11 p.m. of dance programme from the Masonic Hall played by Kendall's Collegians. 2YK, Wellington— S p.m. until 10 p.m., relay of Bird’s Columbian Solo Six dance orchestra from the Columbian Cabaret. 3YA, Christchurch —6.3o p.m. to 7 p.m., children's session; 7.15 p.m. to 7.45 p.m., news and reports, etc.; 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., vocal solos. “Aria from the Opera Samson and Delilah - ’ and “What a Wonderful World it Would Be,” Mrs Betty Sneesby; baritone solo, “Mountain Lovers,” Mr L. Campbell; vocal solos, “I Heard You Go By” and “To a Miniature,” Mrs G. L. Bull: humourous monologue, “The Pick-Pocket,” Mrs J. H. Foster; vocal solos, “My Little Gray Bonnet” and “A Quaker Girl.” Mrs Betty Sneesby; vocal solos, “I Did Not Know” and “I Know a Lovely Garden,” Mrs G. L. Bull; baritone solo, “Idle Words,” Mr L. Camp bell; monologue, “His First Long Trousers,” Mr J. H. Foster; pianoforte solos, “Prelude in G Major” (Chopin> and “Noel” (Balfour Gardner), Miss K. Burnes-Loughnan; relay until 10 p.m. of dance programme from Dixieland Cabaret. S&O, Melbourne —4.3o, 3LO dance orchestra; . sporting results; health talk; news; close down at 6.30 p.m. 7, sporting results; Children’s Hour; Yetty Landau, monologues; “Mary Gumleaf”; news. 8.50, Frederick Chapman, health talk; Dr Leach; Mr Zeinian at Upwey, FOR SUNDAY. IYA, Auckland —6.4s p.m.. relaj r of evening service from the Church of Christ, West Street; 8.30 p.m., relay of M unci pal organ recital from the Town Hall by the City Organist, Mr Maughan Barnett. 2YK, Wellington —6.s.s p.m., relay of evening service from the Terrace Congregational Church. Preacher, the Rev Ernest R. Weekes; musical director, Mr Len Barnes; organist , Mr Alec Mill, L.A.8.: 8.15 p.m., relay from His Majesty’s Theatre of the recital and concert by the Wellington Municipal Tramways Band under the direction of Mr Harry Berry. ■ 3YA, Christchurch —6.3o p.m., relay of evening service from the Liuwood Methodist Church (Children’s Anniversary Service). Preacher, the. Rev Harold Sharpe; organist, Mr W. Walls; pianiste, Miss Jean Francis; S p.m. to 9 p.m., organ, instrumental and vocal items will be relayed from the church. 4YA, Dunedin— 6.3o p.m., relay of evening service from the Methodist Central Mission. Preacher, the Hon L M. Isitt, M.L.C.; organist, Mr Chas. A. Martin; S p.m., relay from His Majesty’s Theatre of concert by the Kaikorai Band under the direction of Mr E. Franklin. Assisting artistes.

Week-end Prospects. Judging by results of reception last night and provided the sou’-wester holds, wireless enthusiasts and others interested may look forward to a good week-end. There may be a little static disturbance, but the prospects arc the ether will be fairly clear. All stations, both New Zealand and Australian, roared in at splendid strength last night. “Aerial” has erected that copper ball (mentioned last week) at the top of the aerial mast. Although it is too soon j-et to arrive at accurate conclusions regarding its value, there seems ground for believing it increases signal strength. Whether it is effective in reducing static is doubtful. Will be glad of reports from any reader who is trying out this cop per ball stunt. ANSWERS TO INQUIRERS. “Aerial” will be glad to answer any questions pertaining to wireless, or give advice on the subject. Corre spondents should give their names and addresses, not necessarily for publication. More About the “W.A.S.” Crystal Circuit. “G.E.R..” writing yesterday, says:-—-“I have been using a “W.A.S.” set for the past two or three weeks, and although 3YA came in at very good strength I was never able to pick up any other station. Last evening I received signals which I believe came from Auckland, they being too faint to understand what was being announced. I was not able to try again until about 9.30, when I heard music which faded considerably. My aerial is 40ft, high end, down to 25ft, low end. and about 110 ft over all. I was using a second earth, clipped on the fourth switch point from left with the switch arm on the same point.” CARDBOARD TUBES. Cardboard tubes of correct size for making up the famous W.A.S. crystal receiver can be obtained at the “Lyttelton Times” Office, price Is each. _ 6