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Star (Christchurch), Issue 18615, 17 November 1928, Page 21 (Supplement)

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I Notes and Nbw3. j Commencing at 11 o’clock, the results | i of the Federal elections will be trans- | j mitted at regular intervals through | 1 2BL and 2FC throughout the evening 1: to-night, continuing until thr-ee o’clock | J New accumulators. particularly if j j celluloid-encased, are liable to gas exI ! cessively and cause popping noises durj j iiig the first period of their life. The j same troubles are sometimes noticed I | in old batteries, and are most likely j j to crop up immediately the cells have I | been taken off charge. It is hard to | 1 cure the popping if the natural acid [.‘gassing” is accompanied by frothing, | j this being thought to result from some | j chemical interaction between the cellu- | ; Icid casing and the electrolyte. If gas- | | sing alone is causing current irregulari- | j ties, though, a thin layer of lubricating | | oil on top of the acid may effect a \ ! cure - ... ... ... PROGRAMMES. For To-night. i Details of this evening's broadcasts by the four N.Z.B.C. stations appeared in last night’s “Star”. Following are 'notes from the studios anent to-night’s concerts. In a miscellaneous programme at IYA this evening. Mr Frank Sutherland will sing, “The Skipper of the Mary Jane," "To-morrow," and “Captain Danny.” while Mr F. Barker wiil i sing “When the Sergeant-Major’s on j Parade,” “Less than the Dust," and “Old Barty.” There will be two elocutionary numbers by Mr Fred Barker. ! There is no more popular night at I 2YA than Saturday. For to-night an- ! other tine programme has been ar- ! ranged. Such entertainment would not j be complete without the Melodic Four, , who will again draw on their neverj ending repertoire. The studio orchesj tra will be contributing, and Mr J, S. \ Webb will supply much of the even- • mg’s humour. His items will be “Not j Too Bad,” and a collection of anec- ‘ dotes, “New’, True and Neither.” ! 3YA will rebroadcast 2YA this even j Another programme of a high order will be presented by 4YA this evening. ! Following are details of this evening S | concerts received from Australian sta i maa:

] 28Z,, Sydney (353 metres). i 10 p.m.—G.P.O. clock and chimes; i topical chorus. 10.3 p.m., Mr Ernest Tree, tenor: “Grey Days,” “Come Sing to Ale.” 10.10—Air Harrison White and > “Connie,” in banjo and piano duets. - 10.17—Mr Charles Renton, comedian, i 10.24—Air Ernest Tree, “Love’s Sorrow,” ' “Just a’Wtaryin’ for You.” 10.30- Description of racing event., broadcast from the Speedway Royal, R.A.S. Grounds'. 10.50—Air Harrison White • and “Connie.” 11 p.m.—From the tally ■ room, at the G.P.0., Sydney, progress : results of the voting in connection with the Federal elections. 11.10—-Orchestra. 11.20—Aliss Laurel Streeter, in popular ' items. 11.27—Orchestra. 11.37 —Mr 1 Charles Renton. 11.44 Orchestra. 12 L —Progress results of the voting in the • Federal elections. 12.10—From the ; Speedway Royal, R.A.S. Grounds, cle- ' scrip tion of racing event. 12.10 p.m.— ■ Orchestra. 12.30 Aliss Laurel Streeter. 12.37 Resume of following day’s pro- • gramme. 12.-10—-The Wentworth Cafe L Dance Orchestra. During intervals between dances, progress results of the voting in connection with the Federal i elections' will be given. 2FC, Sydney (442 metres). ' 9.40 p.m.-- Announcements. Studio music. Cricket resume for New Zea- ’ land enthusiasts. Pianoforte reproduc- ‘ tion. 10 —Saxonhone Sextet. 10.15 — ; John Mitchell, tenor: '‘Evening Song.” 3 “Only One Word for Her.” 10.23—The Saxophone Sextet. 10.33—Charles Lawrence, entertainer. 10.53—Rae Fos- | ter, popular songs. 11 p.m.—Late wea- : ther forecast. Progress reports Fcd- ' eral election. 11.10—The Saxophone • Sextet. 11.20 —John Mitchell: “La | Serenata.” “She is Far from the Land.” 1 11.28 —The Ambassadors’ Dance Or- ’ chestra. 11.38—Charles Lawrence and Rae Foster, duet. 11.42—Dance Or- ' chestra. Rae Foster, popular song. Progress reports Federal elections. 12.10 - ' j Dance numbers and election results ' ; until 3.10 a.m. I 3LO Melbourne (371 metres). 9.5 p.m.: News session. 10.5 p.m to ■ 1.40 a.m.: Studio concert, Prahran City Band, John Hobbs (baritone), Anne : Aliddleton (soprano),, Pat M’Lean (in “Child Sudies”), Stadium event (11.50 p.m.), the “Radi-o-aces.” Federal elecprogress reports will be given during the evening, and the station will remain on the air until latest results are available. 4QG Brisbane (385 metres). 8 p.m.: Maxi Lam running times.

Special “Oueenslandei-” bi-weekly news service for distant listeners. 8.30 p.m.: Bedtime stories conducted by “Uncle Ben.” !) .15 p.m.: To-days race results ing notes by Mr Fred. Smith. 10: During the evening the results of the Federal elections will be announced from the studio. Between the announcing of various batches of figures, orchestral music will be relayed from the Savoy Theatre, Clayfield. The station will remain open until 3 a.m. in order to broadcast the election figFOK SONDAV. IYA Auckland (333 metres). 3 p.in.: Afternoon session. 4: Liter-

5 arv selection. 4.8: Further selected studio items. 4.30: Close down. G: s Children’s session, conducted bv Uncle' ; Leo. G. 55: Pitt Street Methodist - Church, divine service. Preacher, Rev Lionel B. Dalby. 8 30: Gramophone ; lecture-recital from the studio. 9.30: God Save the Ring. 2YA ■Wellington (420 metres). . 3 p.m.: Afternoon session. 4.30: Close down. 6: Children’s Sunday service conducted by Uncle Ernest,. 7: Relay of evening service of Vivian Street Bap. fist Church. Preacher, Rev F. E. Harry. 8.15 (approx.): Studio concert. London Symphony Orchestra, “Coriolan " 1 .Mezzo-contralto, Miss Xgaire fo«ter •Ave Maria." Pianoforte solo. Frederic ! Uaioud. Galh-Curci, llomer, Gigli, Le |

Luca, Pinza and Bada, “Chi Ali Frena” from “Lucia di Lammermoor”). Violin 010, Tosca Seidel, “Humoresque." Bass, Mr J. AI. Caldwell, "God Is Aly Shepherd,” “I Will Sing New Songs of Gladness.” # Columbia Symphony Orchestra. “Spring Song.” Tenor, Ernest M’Kinley, "Ka Alate,” “Hine e Iline.” Cello solo, Felix Salmond. Vocal duet, Aliss Ngaire Coster and Mr J. M. . aid well, “Still As the Night.” Columbia Symphony Orchestra, “Light Cavalry.” Alezzo-contralto, Barbara Maurice, “From Out the Long Ago.” Violin .solo. Tosca Seidel, “Aleditation.” Bass, Mr J. M. Caldwell. “Hear Me. Ye Winds and Waves.” Mezzo-contralto, Aliss Ngaire Coster, “A Spirit Flower.” Jean Lenspn and his Orchestra, “Chanson Bdhemienne.” Miss Ngaire Coster and Air J. M. Caldwell. “The Pastorale.” National Militarv Band, “National Emblem March.”' Close down.

3YA Christchurch. (306 metres). 3 p.m.: Afternoon session. 3.15: Organ recital from St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. 3.30: Studio gramophone recital. 3.45: Organ recital by Mr Robt. Lake. 4: Studio gramophone recital. 4.30: Close down. 5.30: Children’s song service conducted by Uncle David. 7: Relay of evening service from St Andrew’s Presbyterian .Church (corner Antigua and Tuam Streets). Preacher. Rev X. L. D. Webster. 7.45 (approx.): After-church studio concert. Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. “Flying Dutchman.” 7.57: Tenor recitative and aria, Mr Gregory Russell, “If With All Your Hearts Ye Truly Seek Him.” S: British Broadcasting Company’s Choir. “A Few More Years Shall Roll.” [8.4: Soprano, Air P. S. Lawrence, “There is a Bower of Roses.” S.S: Organ solos, G. T. Pattman. “Kashmiri Song,” “Till 1 Awake.” 8.12: Soprano and tenor duet, Air P. S. Lawrence and Air Gregory Russell, “Love Divine.” 8.1 G: Bayreuth Festival Orchestra, “Parsifal.” 8.20: Tenor, Mr Gregory Russell, "Passing By,” “On Wings <>f Song.” 8.25: Grand organ solos, Reginald Goss-Custard, “The. Ouestion," "The Answer.” 8.33: Soprano, Mrs P. S. Lawrence. “For Ever and Ever.’ 8.37: U S Navv Band. “Anchor’s | Aweigh, “All Hands ’ 5.45: Soprano and tenor duet. Airs P. S. Lawrence and 1 Mr Gregory Russell, "Dear Love of Mine.” 8.49: Studio gramophone recital of selected items (electrically reproduced). 9.30: Close down. 4YA Dunedin (463 metres). 5.30 p.m.: Children’s song service conducted by Big Brother Bill. 6.30: Relay of service from the Methodist Central Mission. Preacher. Rev W. Walker. 8: Relay from St Kilda ot j concert bv the St Kilda Baud. 9.15: i ) Uo** clowu.

4QG Brisbane (385 metres). 8.30 p.m.: A session for little listeners. Greetings and replies to letters. 9.30: The complete evening service will be relayed from St Roman Catholic Cathedral. At the conclusion of the church service, the concert by the Brisbane Alunicipal Concert Band will be relayed from Wickham Park. 11.30 p.m. • ..Close down.