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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 20151, 21 May 1928, Page 10

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I TO-DAY’S PROGRAMMES ! AUCKLAND AND DUNEDIN SILENT. 2YA, WELLINGTON. (420 Metres!. 3 p.m.: Chimes of the G.P.O. clock. 3.1 : Selected gramophone items. 4.30: Sporting results to hand. 4.35: Selected gramophone items. 4.55: Sporting results to hand. 5.0: Close down. 6.0: Children’s hour—Auntie Gwen and Uncle JefT. Miss Edna Purdie’s pupils. 7.0: News session, market reports and sports results. 7.40: Lecturette—Mr H. C. South, “Books —Grave and Gay.’’ 8.0: Chimes of the General Post Office clock. 8.1 : Overture —The Orchestra, “Peter Schmoll.” 8.9: Quartette —Ariel Singers, “The Winds.” 8.13: Tenor solos—Mr C. A. Williams, (a) “The Rose’s Lament,” (b) “Marie.” 8.19: Instrumental —The Orchestra, (a) “The Swan,” (b) "Valse Caprice.” 8.27: Sketch (three characters)—Mr A. Stanley Warwick, “Cupid in the Kitchen.” . 8.42: Mezzo-contralto solos —Miss Ngaire Coster, (a) “Caro Mio Ben,” (b) “Sing, Break Into Song.” 8.48 : Trio—Symons-Ellwood-Short Trio, ‘‘Trio in B.” 8.58: Humour at the piano—Mr A. E. Sargent, (a) “Beware of the Maidens,” (b) “Peter.” 9.3: Weather report and announcements. 9.5: Instrumental—The Orchestra, “Symphony, G Minor.” 9.13: Soprano solo—Miss Jeanette Briggs, “Mignon’s Song,” from "Mignon.” 9.17: Bass solos, with male chorus—Mr J. M. Caldwell, (a) “What Shall We Do With the Drunken Sailor?” (b) “Can’t Ye Dance the Polka?’ 9.23: Elocution—Mr A. Stanley Warwick, “The Hill.” 9.28: Piano and violin sonata—Mr Gordon Short and Miss Ava Symons, “Sonata in A.” 9.35: Duet—Miss Jeanette Briggs and Mr C. A. Williams. “Mountain Lovers.” 9.39: Quartette —Ariel Singers, “The Ash Grove.” 9.43: Instrumental—The Orchestra, request items. 9.51 Songs at the piano—Mr A. E. Sargent. "The Fine Old English Gentleman.” 9.56: Bass solo—Mr J. M. Caldwell, “The Border Ballad.” 9.59 : Instrumental—The Orchestra, “Nell Gwynn Dances.” 10.3: National Anthem. 3YA. CHRISTCHURCH (306 Metres). 3 p.m.: Afternoon concert session—Selected studio items.

4.25: Sports results. 4.30: Close down. 6.0: Children’s hour, conducted by Uncle Jack. 7.15: News and reports. 7.30: Talk by Mr E. J. Bell, of the Public Library, on “Books.” Chimes and relay of orchestral selections froM Strand Theatre Orchestra, under the direction of Mr Harry Ell wood. 8.10: March—Christchurch Municipal Band, conducted by Mr A. J. Schnack,. “BB and CF.” 8.17: Tenor solo —Mr Frank Morrison, "The Willow Tree.” 8.21: Selection—The Band. “H.M.S, Pina8.31: Mezzo-soprano solo—Mrs K. Henderson, "If Only the World Were Mine.” 8.35: Waltz—The Band, "Silver Showers.” 8.42: Humorous recitation —Mr J. P. Darragh, “Cohen Buys a Wireless Set.” 8.47: Contralto solo—Miss Alice Vinsen, "Mignon.” 8.51: Intermezzo—The Band, "In a Persian Market.” 8.59: Popular song— Mr Walter Fairburn, “The Long, Long Trail.” 9.1: Weather report and forecast. 9.2: Relay of orchestral selections from Strand Theatre. 9.10: Mezzo-soprano solos—Mrs K. Henderson, (a) “Open Thy Blue Eyes, My Beloved,” (b) “Violets.” ■ 9.16: Selection—The Band. “John o’ Gaunt.” 9.24: Tenor solos—Mr Frank Morrison, “My Love the Swallow,” (b) “Lola.” 9.30: Selection—The Band, “Scottish Gems.” 9.36: Contralto solo—Miss Alice Vinsen, “A Summer Night.” 9.40: Humorous recitation—Mr J. P. Darragh, “Isaacstein’s Visit to New York.” 9.45: March—The Band, "Argandab.” 9.52: Popular song—Mr Walter Fairburn, “The Sunshine of Your Smile.” 9.56: March—The Band, “Machine-gun Guards.” 10.3: God Save the King. 3LO. MELBOURNE. <371 Metres). 7.30: C. Ellis, “Diggers Let Loose.” 7.45: Under the auspices of the Department of Agriculture, R. J. de Talbot, veterinary officer, will speak on "Parasite in Pigs.” OUT OF THE PAST. 8.0: To-day is the anniversary of Declaration of New Zealand as a Colony in 1840. 8.1: Chas. Nuttall, “All sorts make a world.” A MAKER OF HISTORY. 8.15: Alexander Pope, the famous English writer, and author of “The Essay on Man,” and "Moral Essays,” was born on the 21st May, 1688. It is almost impossible to open a page on the “Essay on Man” without coming on a line or a couplet that is not a household word. Birthday greetings and programme announcements. CAMP FIRE CONCERT COMPETITION. 8.16: Concert programme by the First Alix* rt Park Troop, B.S.A., —Duet and chorus: “Hustling Hinkler,” Scouts A. Holland, R. Rowed and Troop; quartette: “Mary Had a Little Lamb,” Scouts G. Hayden, A. Holland, A. McCulloch, R. Rowed ; mystery item: “The Tenderfoot’s Test”; chorus, “Show Me the

Way to Go Home,” Troop; recitation: “The Scout’s Oath,” Troop; "Lights Out,” Troop Bugler F. Rice; instrumentalists, Scouts B. Bagley, J. Rawnsley, J. Williams; accompaniste, Miss W. Leckie. BRASS BAND AND CHORAL ITEMS. 8.41: Prahran C-ity Band —Ovei|jre, "Don Giovanni.” 8.48: Elsternwick Methodist Male Choir (conductor, Edward Crow) —“On the March,” “Thuringian Volkslied.” 8.55: Prahran City Band—Selection, “Clas9.5: Senia Chostiakoff, tenor—“ The Love,” "La Donna e Mobile”—"Rigoletto.” 9.12: Prahran City Band—lntermezzo, "Maid of the Mist,” “Hustling Hinkler.” 9.19: Elsternwick Methodist Male Choir—“ln Absence,” "Soldiers’ Chorus.” 9.26: Prahran City Band—March, “The VirA SHORT STORY. 9.31; E. F. Ritter. STRING QUARTETTE. 19.45: The Gypsy Players—"Quartette.” 9.55: Elsie Davies, soprano—“Serenata.” 10.2: The Gypsy Players—“ Trio.” 10.9: Senia Chostiakoff, tenor, "The Light Shades,” "When the Night With Stilly I Silence.” * 10.16: The Gypsy Players—"Canzonetta,” "Gavotte.” NEWS SESSION. 10.23: Argus news service. Meteorological information. British official wireless news from Rugby. Announcements. Results of women’s inter-’Varsity tennis. IN FRIVOLOUS MOOD. 10.33: Tilton and West, the Joy Boys—“My Pal Harry,” “Baby Your Mother.” 10.44: Prahran City Band—" Nevada.” 10.47: Netta Rodney, soubrette, "It all depends on You,” “'Dew, Dew, Dewy Day.” 10.54: Prahran City Band—Fantasia, “From the Great Masters.” 11.0: Our Great Thought. DANCE MUSIC. 11.1: The Vagabonds—Selected dance numbers. 11.40: Close down. 4QG. BRISBANE. (385 Metres). 6.10 p.m.: Lecturette: “The Telephone,” Mr Inigo Jones. 6.28: Announcements. 6.30: Bedtime stories by “The Sandman.” 7.0: Special news service. 7.3: Market reports. 7.25: Fenwick’s stock report. 7.30: Weather information. 7.40: Announcements. 7.43: Standard time signals. 7.45: Lecturette, "Music Talk,” “The Music Man.” 8.0: National Anthem. 8.1: Topical chorus. 8.2: A Thought for To-night—"No Need for Education,” Will H. Lister. 8.4: Overture—" Promotion,” the Studio Orchestra. 8.10: Baritone solo—" The King's Minstrel," Mr V. Westacott. 8.14: Contralto solo—“On the Banks of Allen Water,” Miss M. King. 8.18: Tenor solo—“On Wings of Song,” Mr J. Land. 8.22: Valse—"Summer Secrets,” The Studio Orchestra. 8.27: Soprano solo—" The Enchanted Forest,” Miss P. MeOnigly. 8.31: Baritone solo—" Sigh No More Ladies,” Mr V. Westacott. 8.36: Romance —"Sympathy,” The Studio Orchestra. 8.41: Contralto solo—“Habanera,” from “Carmen,” Miss M. King. 8.45: Soprano solo —"Ah, Lo So,” “Zauberflote,” Miss P. MeOnigly. 8.50: Tenor solo—" Mary of Argyle,” Mr J. Land. 8.55: Cornet solo—" O'er This Billowy Sea,” soloist (Mr H. Jackson), accompanied by the Studio Orchestra. 9.0: Metropolitan weather forecast. 9.2: Contralto solo—"Vorrei,” Miss M. i King. 9.7: Soprano solo—" The Lass With the ' Delicate Air," Miss P. MeOnigly. 9.13: Violin solo—“Valse Silhouette,” soloist (Mrs Williams), accompanied by the Studio Orchestra. 9.17: Baritone solo—“ Prologue” from "I’Pagliacci,” Mr V. Westacott. 9.21: Tenor solo—"A Siesta,” Mr J. Land. 9.25: March—" Masaryk,” Studio Orchestra. 9.27: Duct—"Quis est homo,” Misses McOnigly and M. King. BAND CONCERT. 9.32: Half an hour's impromptu Band programme by the Brisbane Citizens’ Band (Conductor, Mr A. Kaesar). 10.0: Daily Mail news. 10.5: Weather information. 10.10: Close down, 2FC, SYDNEY. (442 Metres). 5.45 p.m.: Children’s session. 6.30: Dinner music. 7.15. Weather reports; latest sport information ; Evening News service. Programme announcements. 8.0: Chimes of “Big Ben.” Evening concert session. 10.15: From the Ambassadors, the Ambassadors’ Dance Orchestra (conductor, Al Hammet). 10.30: From the studio, late weather fore10.31: The Ambassadors’ Dance Orchestra. 10.42: Studio music. 10.47: The Ambassadors’ Dance Orchestra. 10.57: From the studio, to-morrow’s programme and late news. 11.0: “Big Ben.” The Ambassadors’ Dance Orchestra, in popular numbers until 11.45. 11.45: Close down. 2BL, SYDNEY. (349 Metres). 6.30: Dinner music. 7.0: Chimes. Sporting and athletic news; weather information; market and stock reports. 7.45: Programme announcements. 8.0: G.P.O. chimes, Broadcasters* topical chorus. Evening programme. 8.0: Concert programme from the studio. 10.19 i Resume of following day’s programme and weather report 10.24: The Wentworth Cafe Dance Orchestra, under the direction of Mr Cyril Kaye, broadcast from the ballroom of the Wentworth Cafe. During intervals between dances Sun news will be broadcast. 11.30: G.P.O. clock and chimes. I Close down. Hours, wave lengths, etc., of other Australian stations are:—2BE, Sydney (326 m. Tuesday, Thursday, 8 to 10.30 p.m. ; 2GB, Sydney (326 m. 9.30 to 11.30 p.m.; 2KY, Sydney (280 m. 9.30 to 11.30 p.m.; 2HD, Newcastle (280 m irregular; 2MK, Bathurst (275 m irregular; 2UE, South Bandwick (297 m 9.30 to 11.30 p.m. ; 2UW„ Sydney (263 m irregular; 3AR, Melbourne (484 m 9.15 p.m. to 12.30 a.m.; 3DB, Melbourne (255 m 8 p.m. to midnight j BUZ, Melbourne (319 m Monday. Wednesday, 9 to 11.30 p.m.; SCL, Adelaide (3>Rm). 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.; 7ZL, Hobart (516 m. 8.30 p.m. to 1.30 a.m.; 7BN, Launceston (283 m. irregular. Note.—ln regard to the detailed programmes of the Australian stations Australian time is given in each instance, which is lj hours behind that of New Zealand.