RADIO PROGRAMME

Hokitika Guardian, 24 August 1931, Page 8

RADIO PROGRAMME

(Supplied by the Radio Broadcasting Company of N.Z. Ltd.) MONDAY, AUGUST 24th. The Kara Pasha—Scotty McDougall wrestling match will be broadcast by IYA this evening. Some charming works by Grieg, the famous Norwegian composer, will bo presented oy .»irs Amy Woodward (soprano), Mrs Wilfred Andrews (contralto), Mr Gordon Short (piano) and the Orchtstrina, as the “Musical Portrait” from 2YA this evening. On the supporting programme, Air Ernest Glading, baritone, will be heard in several numbers, including Schubert’s fanciful song “The Wraith” (and “The Carpet” (by Sanderson).

3YA will broadcast a concert by Kaiapoi artists. A particularly fine programme will include Mendelssohn’s cantata “To the 'Songs of Art” as well as numerous part songs. The Kaiapoi Orchestra, another efficient’ combination, playing under the baton of Mr Blakeley, will play several selections, while solo instrumentalists will include 'Miss Marjorie Childs (pianiste) and Mr W. R. Lintott a very versatile entertainer, who will present xylophone solos. On the vocal side of the musical programme will be two first class artists—Mrs L. G, Billcliff (contralto) and Mr Gilbert Hirst (tenor). During tfie evening, the Mayor of Kaiapoi, the Rev. W. H. A. Vickery, will speak on “Kaiapoi—Past and Present.”

The lecturer for the International Programme at 4YA this evening will be Mr J. T. Cooper, president of the Otago Radio Association, lie will speak on “Broadcasting as a factor in International Goodwill.”

TUESDAY, AUGUST 25th

The speaker on the International Programme at IYA this evening will be ■Mr A. B. Chappell, M.A., who has chosen for his subject “Making Peace o ■ the S a.Y

2YA will relay from Wanganui a concert by the Queen Alexandra Band. An ext ik'iit programme can be looked lorward to.

ihi Band of the Ist Battalion of the Otago Regiment, under the eonducto’rship of Lieutenant Blew 0. Asten, with the “Happy Four” presenting vocal numbers, will provide 4YA’s programme this evening. The “'Happy Four” will sing mixed quartettes of an earlier period, such as “Kathleen Mavourneen, “McGregor’s Gathering” and “Oh, Who will O’er the Downs so Free,” in addition to several other tuneful numbers. Mr Sydney Kershaw (baritone), Mr G. Crawford (tenor), Miss Somerville (contralto) and Miss Evelyn Shepard (soprano) will sing solos. Mr E. Murphy, well known mouth-organ artist, will render selections from popular marches and waltzes, whilst Mr James Paterson, the ever-welcome Scottish humorist, will give three new humorous songs. Silent day at 3YA.