RADIO

Star (Christchurch), Issue 18469, 22 May 1928, Page 16

RADIO

BY

“AERIAL.”

TO-DAY’S PROGRAMMES. Following are details of to-day's programmes received from New Zealand and Australian broadcasting stations: — IYA, Auckland (333 m.). 3 to 4.30 p.m.: Selected studio items. Literary selection. Sports results. 6: Children’s hour (Uncle George). 7.15: Mr Geo. Ambler, “ Poultry-keeping.” 7.30: News and market reports. 8: Chimes. 8.1: Relay from Majestic Theatre. S. 10: Baritone, Mr John Ilog'an, “ Wayfarer's Night Song.” 8.15: Instrumental trio. Studio Trio. 8.25: Contralto, Madame Irene Ainsley, “ A Sabbath Morning at Sea.” 8.29': Flute, Mr V. Bedford, “Song Without Words.” 8.34: Tenor, Mr Robert Peter, “ O Vision Entrancing.” 8.38: Relay from Majestic Theatre. 5.45: Talk on Old New Zealand, Mr A. B. Chappell, “ A Baron’s Claims.” 9: Scene from “ Tannhauser,” produced under the direction of Madame Irene Ainsley. Cast: Elisabeth, Miss Nancye Hanna; Tannhauser, Mr Robert Peter; Wolfrgram, Mr John Hogan. Songs: Tannhauser, “All Praise be Thine”; Wolfrgram, “ When for the Palm in Song”: Elisabeth and Tannhauser, “’Tis Not for Thee to Kneel”; chorus, “Hail, Bright Abode”; Wolfrgram, “Gazing Around”; Tannhauser, ”I, Too, Grant of that Source”; Wolfrgram, “ O Star of Eve "; Elisabeth, “Prayer”; finale, “The Pilgrims’ Chorus.” 9.40: Instrumental trio, the Studio Trio, .“Rustic Suite”; 9.49: Soprano. Miss Nancye Hanna, “It is Not Because Your Heart is Mine.” 9.53: Violin. Miss I. Bosworth. 9.57: Contralto, Madame Irene Ainsley, “Three Fishers.” 10.1: Flute, Mr Vic Bedford. “ Killarney,” “ Serenata.” 10. S: Close. 2YA, Wellington (420 m.). 3 to 5 p.m.: Chimes; gramophone items; sporting results. 6: Children’s hour (Big Brother Jack). 7; News session, market reports and sports results. 7.40: Lecturette, “ For the Man on the Land.” 8: Chimes. 8.1: Overture, the orchestra, “William Tell.” 8.11: Quartet, the Orpheus, “ To Rome’s Immortal Leader.” 8.15: Contralto, Miss Lily Mackie, “Thoughts Have Wings.” 8. it): The orchestra, “Suite L’Roi S’Amuse.” 8.29: Baritone, Mr Len Barnes, “ Thou Art so Like a Flower,” “Still as the Night,” “The- Erl King.” 8.38: The Orpheus Quartet, “The Volga Boatman.” 8.42: Violin, Miss Ava Symons. 8.47: Humour, Mr Doug Stark, “I’m 94 To-day.” 8.52: Organ,

Mr H. Temple White, “ Hymne celeste,” “Prelude in E Flat” (Read). “Marche Militaire.” 9.2: Weather report and announcements. 9.4: Lecturette, Rev Dr Gibb, “ The League of Nations.” 9.16: The orchestra, “Songs in a Pagoda.” 9.24: Soprano, Mrs Alice Harris, “ I Mean to Marry a Man.” 9.29: Humour, Mr Doug Stark, “ Pottpd Geography.” 9.24: The orchestra, “ Pagliacci.” 9.44: Tenor, Mr Arthur Coe, “ Row Gently Here.” 9.47: Duet, Mrs Alice Harris and Mr Len Barnes, “ Glou Glou.” 9.51.: The orchestra, request numbers. 9.59: Sketch, Messrs Doug Stark and Len Barnes, “ Bitza.” 10.4: The Orpheus Quartet, “The Cherry Time.” 10.8: The orchestra, popular fox trot and jazz waltz novelties. 10.12: Close. 3YA, Christchurch. Silent da}-. 3ZC, Christchurch (250 m.). Noon to 1 p.m.: News session and miscellaneous programme. 2.30 to 4.30: Selected studio concert of classical and popular music. Principal items: —“ Classical Selection” (medley of well-known classical airs), Venetian Players String Quintet; “The Trailing Arbutus/’ Regal Concert Orchestra ; “ lolanthe ” selection, White House Orchestra; Toselli’s “ Serenade ” and “ At Dawning ” (Cadman), George Lipsc.hulz (violin) ; Introduction to Act I. of “ Lohengrin,” Willem Mengelberg and orchestra; “O Terro * Addio,” duet from Verdi’s “ Aida,” G Arangi-Lombardi and Francesco Merli (with orchestra); “Una Furtiva Lagrima ” from Donizetti’s “ L’Elisir D’Amore,” Charles Hackett (tenor); “La Tosea” fantasie,’ Albert Sandler and Grand Hotel (Eastbourne) Orchestra. 6.30 to 7.45: Children's session (“Over the Hills and Far Away”), Lady Gay, Uncle Tom and the Sunbeams. 7.45 to 8 p.m.: News session. 8 to 10.15: Selected concert programme. Principal items: “Carnival Overture” (Dvorak), Sir Hamilton Harty and Halle Orchestra; “La Tosca” selection, New Queen’s' Hall Light Orchestra: “Madame Butterfly” selection, New Queen’s Hall Light Orchestra; “Una Voce poco fa” from Rossini’s “Barber of Seville,” Maria Kurenko (soprano) ; “ Le Reve ” from Massenet’s “ Manon,” Charles Hackett (tenor); “ Ruy Bias” overture (Mendelssohn), Percy Pitt and 8.8. C. Wireless Symphony Orchestra; “Artist’s Life” and Tales from the Vienna Woods,” Johann Strauss and Symphony Orchestra. During the session Mr Leo Hayward will give another of his “ Travelogues,” dealing with life on the open road in New Zealand. A dance session will follow the concert programme, the numbers to be presented including representative selections from the June issue of gramophone records. 4YA, Dunedin (463 m.). 3 to 4.30 p.m.: Chimes; gramophone items; social notes; studio music; Domestic Uses of Electricity,” by Mr G. J. Butcher; sporting results. 6: Children’s hour (Big Brother Bill). 7.15: News session. 7.30: Mr R. W. Marshall, “ Some Popular Scenic Resorts.” 8: Chimes. Concert by the St Kilda Band, and items by assisting artists. S.l: The band, “St Kilda.” 8.5: Contralto, Miss Dorothy Skinner, “My Dear Soul,” “ Spreading the ' News.” 8.11: Recitation, Miss Anita Winkel, “Lorenzo’s Eulogy.” 9.15: The band, “ Desdemona.” 8.23: Bass. Mr F. C. Cooper, “ The Depths of the Coral Caves.” 8.26: Recitations, Mr Lester Moller, The Harmonium,” “ The Fool.” 8.35: Cornet, “Moonbeam.” 8.40: Baritone, Mr L. M. Cachemaille, “ Mignonne, Here is April,” “ Here in the Quiet Hills.” 8.47: Humorous address, Pastor W. D. More. 9.5: Weather forecast and announcements. 9.8: The band, “Abyssinian Expedition.” 9.18: Bass, Mr F. C. Cooper, “ Oh, Oh, Hear the Wild Wind Blow,” “ Mistress of the Master.” 9.24: The band, “ Chant Sans Parole.” 9.28: Recitations. Miss Anita Winkel, “As His Mother Used to Do," “The Clown.” 9.35: Euphonium solo, with band accompaniment, “ Star of Eve.” 9.45: Contralto, Miss Dprothy Skinner, “ Vorrei.” 9.48: Recitation, Mr Lester Moller, “ Mrs M’Gregor’s Movies.” 9.53: The band, “Military Church Parade.” 10.3: Baritone, Mr L. M. Cachemaille, “ Bois Epais.” 10.6: The band, “Swinging Along.” 10.10: Close. 2BL, Sydney (353 m.). 9.30 p.m.: Topical chorus. 9.33: Norman Wright (tenor). 9.40: Haagen Holenbergh (pianist). 9.50: Nellie Ravens (contralto). 9.57: Instrumental trio. 10.4: Norman Wright. 10.11: Haagen Holenbergh. 10.21: Nellie Ravens. 10.28: Trio. 10.35: Weather. 10.36: Tooth’s Brewery Band. 10.56: Stephano Trio. 11.16: Band. 11.36: Announcements. 11.45 to 1 a.m.: Dance music. 2FC, Sydney (442 m.). 9.13 p.m.: George M’Neilly (tenor). 9.20: “Mr Medley and Mr Motley.” 9.30: The Metropolitan Band. 9.45: Peter Gawthoriie, English baritone. 9.55: Ila Turnbull (soprano), “The Lorelei,” “Devotion.” 10.2: The Metropolitan Band. 10.13: Edgar Warwick and Eileen Dawn, Radio Sketches. 10.23: George M’Neilly (tenor). 10.30: Late weather forecast. The Sj'dney Harmonic Choir. 10.45: Edgar Warwick and Eileen Dawn, Radio Sketches. 10.55: Ila Turnbull (soprano), “The Unforeseen,” “The Maiden.” 11.2: The Metropolitan Band. 11.15: Peter Gaythorne (English baritone). 11.23: The Metropolitan Band. 11.30: The Sydney Harmpnic Choir. 11.45: The Metropolitan Band. 12: Late weather forecast. 12.1: The Ambassadors’ Dance Orchestra. 12.27: Late news and tomorrow’s programme. 12.30: The Ambassadors’ Dance Orchestra. 12.50: Studio items. 12.58: The Ambassadors. 1.15: Close down. 3LO, Melbourne (371 m.), 9.30 p.m. to 1.15 a.m.: concert session. No details received. 4QG, Brisbane (385 m.). 9.30 to 11.40 p.m.: Concert, on relay, from St Barnabas Hall. 3 x Notes and News. Did not have any chance of listeningin until after 9.30 last night, when, on tuning in 25’A, found that station’s transmission badly distorted. Similar distortion was observed during a spell of fading about 9.50. There was no static noticed, but volume, on the whole, was not as good as usual. Nothing doing on the short waves at 10 p.m Probably missed the Russian, as it is reported that. RFM is now putting on a concert session later in the evening. The Australian stations were none too brilliant last evening. Static- was only a trifle troublesome, but fading was’frequent and severe.

Although JOAK, Japan, is, officially, operating on 375 metres, he will be found on almost exactly 350 metres — at least that is where he was at 10.45 p.m., a shade below 2BL. Volume was only fair and static was too much for him. The announcer fairly roars at the microphone. It’s a wonder ’ he doesn’t disintegrate it! Listeners to 2XAF and other of WGY's short-wave stations should note that, whatever may be the case in other parts of the U.S.A., they are observing daylight saving in New York State. The clocks there were put on an hour some three weeks ago. This means that 2XAF, 2XAD, etc., close down an hour earlier than listeners have been accustomed to. There is reason to believe that daylight saving is also being observed in California as one or two of the Pacific Coast stations that used to carry on until 8.30 p.m. here have not been heard after 7.30 p.m. for some time lately. Has any listener definite information on the point ? From the Studios. To-night we will hear from IYA a studio production of portion of “Tannhauser,” which includes many famous songs. The rest of the programme will be a programme of miscellaneous items. Mr A. B. Chappell’s talk on “Old New Zealand” will concern “A Baron’s Claim.” Numerous request items will be sung by the Orpheus Quartet at 2YA this evening. Humorous items will be given by Mr E)oug Stark, and Mr H. Temple White will contribute a brief organ recital. Items by the St Kilda Band, supported by a very bright vocal programme, will be broadcast from 4YA this evening. Silent day at 35’A. Notes From 3AR. Prior to retiring from the active management of station 3AR, consequent upon the merger of Associated Radio Company with 3LO, Melbourne, Mr R. F. Gardiner, who has been the managing director of 3AR for about eighteen months, w ? as entertained by the staff, and presented with a handsome traveller's clock. Artists at 3AR. Vocalists in the. programme at 3AR include. Miss Valerie Walsh, who has a delightful rich contralto voice. Miss Walsh had a brilliant career at the Albert Street Conservatorium, and was specially noticed by Dame Nellie Melba. Miss Jessie Shmith, the soprano of 3LO fame, is also singing with success at 3AR, after having returned from Sydney, where she was recorded for the gramophone in several excellent numbers. Another young singer at 3AR is Miss Shell Paterson, who although new to broadcasting, has made a distinct success, and is becoming very popular with listeners. Miss Freda Treweek, the well-known mezzosoprano, who is very popular with listeners of 3AR, is regularly in the programmes. Miss Treweek is a sister of Elsa Treweek, and like her possesses a voice of individuality and charm which broadcasts with excellent clarity. Archie Clarke is one of the best-known comedians in Melbourne, and he displays his remarkable versitaF*- at 3AR to the delight of listeners. Mr Clarke broadcasts many original and novel items, his' imitations being exceptionally clever. Miss Rene Bartley, the popular elocutionist, has made a decided “ hit ” as a story-teller in the children’s hour at 3AR. Miss Bartley understands children, and being sympathetically atuned to their fancies, knows just what to tell them. This is the chief reason for her success. Her nicely modulated voice with perfect enunciation is particularly suited to broadcasting. Loose Bases on Valves. The glass portion of a valve will sometimes work loose from the bakelite base through constant handling. While this does not impair the working qualities of the valve itself, it is a condition which is not desirable. The sealing compound, usually placed between the bakelite base and glass bulb, will, when carefully heated, again join the two parts. However, difficulty is sometimes experienced in repairing a valve by this method. If repeated trials do not join the parts, friction tape may be resorted to by winding a number of turns around the valve, allowing a liberal overlapping of the various layers of tape. This will serve as a permanent repair and with care the valve will have a long and faithful life. Eliminating Rattle in Speakers. Some ’speakers using a non-adjustable diaphragm will rattle after being used for some time, due to the fact that the diaphragm has become bent through excessive voltages being applied to the speaker. This difficulty may be obviated to a great extent by removing the diaphragm of the unit and turning it over. This will invariably eliminate the rattle. If, however, this is not in the way of a solution, a small paper washer may be cut to fit under the diaphragm. In making a washer of this type, do not use any material which is heavier than the brown wrapping paper commonly in use. The bearing surface, as far as the washer is concerned, need only be approximately iinch to 3-16 inch in width. If necessary, insert more than one washer. Reducing Vibrations. Many radio receivers to-day are not equipped with a cushion socket to hold the detector valve. The socket normally holding the detector valve is rigidly fastened to the chassis of the receiver, and any vibration experienced by the receiver itself will be imparted to the detector valve. Due to its function in the circuit, the- detector valve is very microphonic in character and if passing traffic jars the building, the detector valve wijl vibrate and cause a ringing sound to occur in the loud speaker. This is extremely disturbing and often virtually spoils a programme. An excellent remedy for this condition is to place a small piece of sponge rubber tinder each of the feet of the cabinet Or console, which will effectively absorb all vibrations causing microphonic disturbances. Testing a Lightning Arrester. A lightning arrester may be quickly tested to determine whether or not. the electrodes are short circuited by hooking it up in .series with a pair of head ’phones and a battery. While listening with the head ’phones, complete the circuit by touching one of the cord tips to the lightning arrester. If, a click is heard, the arrester is defective

and should be either replaced or repaired. ft ft ft A Carpet Insurance. It is advisable to have a bottle of an alkaline solution, such as baking soda or ammonia, beside the storage battery. Frequent testing of the storage battery with a hydrometer will eventually get some acid on the carpet or other furnishings nearby. If nothing is done to neutralise the acid droppings, a hple will be burnt in the carpet or the floor discoloured. If the bottle of an alkaline solution is handy, a liberal quantitymay be« placed on the acid, which w / immediately neutralise it and effectually prevent any damage. A solution of baking soda of the proper strength may be made by dissolving as much baking sod*, as will dissolve in a quantity of water. It is best to allow a layer of the soda, about one-half inch thick, to remain at the bottom of the container. x » Eliminating Body Capacity. Body capacity in the average receiver may be eliminated to a very great degree by reversing the connections on the tuning condenser with which the difficulty is experienced. The proper connection of the tuning condenser in the circuit is to have the stator plates connected to the grid of the valve and the rotor plates connected to .the grid i*airn, which is usually the negative “A.” If the rotor plates are connected to the grid, the capacity effect between the condenser shaft, which is a of the grid circuit, and the operator’s hands, will cause a squeal. Sometimes it is necessary to place an insulating shaft on the tuning condenser to totally eliminate the difficulty, but this is only resorted to in extreme cases.