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Star (Christchurch), Volume XLIV, Issue 183, 4 August 1931, Page 11

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NOTES AND NEWS. Reception. A service call occupied last evening until 9.30. The set was one of the very fine Cockaday series—in this case the Four-Circuit Tuner—than which there is not a more selective receiver made. This type of receiver enjoyed a great vogue some six to eight years ago and, for a three or four-valver. has not been eclipsed in respect of selectivity and sensitivity by any modern set using the same number of valves. Properly operated the Cockaday FourCircuit is a sheer delight to the DX enthusiast, as, with headphones plugged in on the first audio stage, one can enjoy noise-free reception of a host of long-distance transmission. As an indication of its selectivity, it was found possible last night to pick up two stations operating between 3YA and IYA, with 3YA cut right out. Listeners who are emerging from the crystal stage into the all-valve stage should try their ’hands at building a Cockaday Three or Four-Circuit Tuner. The coils and general construction are well within the compass of even a novice. Reception was. on the whole, very good indeed last night, especially during the early part of the evening, when the ether was on its best behaviour. Later in the evening conditions were—■ well, wobbly—signs of an early change in weather conditions. Mosman folk had a night out with Charlie Lawrence at their Town Hall last evening. He had a big audience and one not afraid to lift up its voice with vigour. Mosman appreciated this one from Charlie Lawrence last night;—“They tell me they are going to enforce the law and punish with fine and gaol anyone who u.proots wild flowers. H'mph! There’s some folk out here will have to give up their golf." jj J 5 Programme Features. The speaker for the International programme at IYA this evening will be Mr Julius Hogben, LL.B., Lecturer on International Law at Auckland University. He will speak on “International Copyright Law.” 2YA will relay from the Concert Chamber of the Town Hall a concert by the pupils of the Marist Brothers School, Tasman Street, in conjunction with the Salon Orchestra. The choral singing by

the boys Is of a very lUffh standard and should prove of an interesting and entertaining nature. Under the conductorship of Mr James Dixon, the St Kilda Band, assisted by 4YA artists, will provide a programme this evening. The band’s items have been well selected and will include a cornet solo, “ II Bacio,” played by Mr W. Barke. and a trombone solo. “ The •Switchback-” The vocalists for the evening will be Mrs D. Carty (soprano), Mr J. Kennedy (tenor). Mr R. B. Macdonald (bass) -and Mr James A. Paterson (Scottish humourist). Silent day at 3YA. The musical programme from 2BL, Sydney, to-night will include violin solos by Robert Miller. Christian Helleman (organ) and Carl Budden Morris, the well-known pianist. The Harmony Four will be the vocalists. “ The Chap Upstairs,’’ a comedy in one act. featuring Lucille Bruntnell, will be presented from 10.3 p.m. Radio dance night at 2FC, Sydney, relayed to 2NC. The assisting artists, to bo heard between dance items, will be Gwladys Fimister (soprano). Will Clark (basso) and Frank Ryan (comedian). TO-NIGHT'S CONCENTS. Following are the wireless programmes to be broadcast to-night;— 2YA, Wellington (416 m. —720 k.). 7.0: News session. 7.40: Lecturette, “For the Man on the Land.” 8.0: Relay from the Concert Chamber. Town Hall, of a concert by the pupils of the Marist Brothers’ School, Tasman Street, Wellington. Overture, Salon Orchestra, *• Hibernia Fantasia ” (arr. Atkins). Choral, junior pupils. “ Fair Shines the Moon To-night,” “ Soldiers’ Chorus.” Song, senior pupil, “Amazon.” Drill, Junior pupils, accompanied by Salon Orchestra, “ Pink Lady Waltz.” Violin solo, Master D. Walsh, “ Rlgaudon (Teleman). Choral, junior pupils, “The Ragged Vagabond.” Selection. Orchestra. “Strauss Bouquet" (Strauss). Solo and harmonised chorus, “Going Back to Dixie.” Weather report. Orchestra, “ Londonderry Air.” Choral, senior pupils, “My Heart's To-night in Ireland.” Humorous elocution, senior pupils, “Babies.” Choral, senior pupils, r 'Oft in the Stilly Night.” Orchestra, “Martial Moments” (\Vinter). Choral, senior pupils, “On the Road to Anywhere.” Chorus, “God Defend New Zealand.” Orchestra, “ High School Cadets" (Sousa). 1U.0: Close.

3ZC, Christchurch (250m.—1200k.). 2.30 to 4.30: Afternoon concert MMion. 5.45: Children. 6.30: Dinner music. 7.30: News and reports. 8 p.m.: Rvenior concert session—From the studio: Mr Percy Nicholls (tenor) presents a request, programme of arias from well-known operas, assisted by Mr Bernard Rennell 9.45: Dance session. 10.30: Close