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NZ Truth, Issue 1240, 5 September 1929, Page 12

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"pOSMOPOLITAN COURTSHIP" was the choice of Rhona Speed of IYA. This artiste possesses a clear captir vating voice which comes- over the air well, and her first preference was good, having a much stronger appeal than the second number broadcast. • # * THE orchestra at IYA selected "CagH- * ,ostra Waltz," by Strauss and to honor the becasion. played -with much feeling. It was an. excellent rendition. » ■■■».. - • IVIIOST melodiously put over throughout I»l were the Maori melodies "Akoako o Te Rangl" arid "Hoea Ra," as a vocal duet by -the Bohemian Duo at IYA. These were enjoyable numbers. • * * MY AIN - FOLK," a contralto solo broadcast by Mrs. B. Jellard from lYA'.was pleasingly rendered, but coming over . the ether accompanied by much static was considerably spoilt /m effect. Her later number received without this static accompaniment showed this singer m her true form. . • ■••'■■'-... •. "IAZZ MOMENTS" was a novelty pianoJ forte solo played by Fordon Johnson at IYA and was rendered with such precision that It might, have beena pianola record being broadcast, A'good selection. .' .'■//. • « • ''OONNY BOY", was broadcast as a Wur•3 litzer Organ solo from IYA recently. This certainly was a change and the Wurlltzer Organ is always well received. . "Sonny BoyV has been broadcast to listeners m every •guise, and should be' a fully-grown man by now; • * # SPENCER ,FURRELL'S "Old Fashioned Rose turned out to be a rather long.winded.song from 2YA, .and, .inclined to be monotonous. His. second number was much more. 1 enjoyable,- coming over with a good swing. • # # "M V WIFE ' S HUSBAND," a humorous *»* selection by Ken Aitken was a'welcome ..addition to 2YA's evening programme. Every word • spoken by .this .artist. ( was broadcast- in 1 an entertaining '''Style and was clearly; heard, 1 - ' This was an. engaging yturnyof which more would be acceptable from this artist. • • • * LIGHT vocal numbers were broadcast by Marjorio Buckeridge when she . 1 sang "Little Miss Wooden Shoes," and "O Listen to the Band," from! 2YA, The 'accompanist at the piano appeared much too drastic In - these Items, and rather spoilt /the effect. This artiste has an 'attractive style, but has not much music;, m her. voice. •## - . # PETER TAIT, a Winton (Otago) visitor to 2YA sang f'Oh, Sing to Me the Old Scots Song."' ..This was not an entirely suitable item for the radio and did not hold the .attention for long. • '.'.■# ■'■ . •■#■ OF the popular songs broadcast by r Claude O'Hogah, from 2YA, "Young Tom o' Devon" •; was- the most outstanding. " ' ':■ • » * SPENCER FURRELL, a one-time member of Pat Hanna's Diggers' Company, broadcast from 2YA recently. His songs, "Ten Little Miles from Town" and "Sonny Boy" proved ■ entertaining when put over m this artist's good vaudeville style. • • • IT is safe to say there were many temporary sets installed m, Government offices and business premises on the occasion of the relay of the football match, Canterbury v. Wairarapa, m the Ranfurly Shield game Aat Masterton broadcast by 2YA and re-broadcast- by 3YA. A lively interest m this, broadcast was taken by all football: fans, and Sports Announcer Allardyco was, once' again before the microphone with his entertaining running description, which was .well, 1 and faithfully put over. . _ , • .* * THEO TURNER broadcast a bracket of songs m his powerful paritone voice for the entertainment 1 of 3 YA listeners. "The Rebel" and ?' Ma Little Banjo" . were his choice. These selections were well put over, but did not have .any special appeal. ' • • • THE HOUSE BY THE SIDE OF THE ROAD" was a recital, well rendered by Dorothy Jenkins from 3YA This, with a late item, "Yes Papa," were quite entertaining. '"

THERE were no howling valves straining to tune m the cantata relayed from Hamilton by IYA on the occasion of the broadcast of the cantata, "The Holy City;", by St. 1 Paul's Methodist Church Choir. Technically, this relay was perfect, and the music exceptionally , good, but It was' uninteresting; to the average wireless fan. The whole evening was occupied with anthems ' and' organ music. • * • THE concert arranged by the Hawkes Bay Radio Society was relayed and rebroadcast throughout New Zealand. This was a great mechanical undertaking to which we are now becoming quite accustomed. The arrangements were well carried out and,, m addition to being relayed to, Wellington and Napier; the 'concert was rebroadcast by'3YA and 4YA. There was 'the usual amount of noise apparent all through the proceedings, and applause and kindred sounds did not add to the enjoyment of the programme which was not of a first-class musical nature. • * • THE TUMBLE-DOWN SHACK IN ATHLONE" came over excellently when Bernard Rennell sang this selection from 3YA. Here is a singer worth tuning m for. Every word can be heara. 0 # * SCOTTISH songs of the Harry Lauder -type were picked up when Jock Lock- ' hart sang his ditties from 3YA. I hey were entertaining and clear. « • - • HW. INKSTER, m his bass solos, "An- • swer and "Dawn Skies," appeared a little harsh m quality. This 3YA artist possesses a very powerful voice, but his appeal would be greater if he could be more clearly heard. • ' '- * ■-,*. VERA MARTIN m "Barbara Allen" and "Dream Boat" exhibited a very heavy type of voice when she sang from 3.YA. Apparently she was too close to the microphone. Her choice of a song like "Vhe Dream Boat" was most unsuitable. A SELECTION from "Wlldflower" by the Studio Orchestra at 3YA was an item much appreciated, being produced In perfect time, although it seemed to be rather long for one Item. • « * ALTHOUGH Norman Kerr's lecturette on "Physical Culture" delivered from ]YA was very interesting, he does not possess a, very attractive broadcasting manner. * > • * * MYRA EDMONDS, a singer at 3YA, appeared rather too ambitious m her selections, biit her items-w ere an .improvement on her last appearance. , * * # PIANOFORTE solos by Lucy Fullwood were put over well from 3YA, the final number being well rendered. • ■ ■■ ■ *-„'-: A .* IRENE MORRIS, known is private life as Mrs. Harold Beck, is thc violinist of. the 3YA popular Instrumental Trio. She Is an' artiste of high" ability, but once or twice lately has appeared . rather t|red. This' has been noticed particularly m solo work. • • • * . ' STATION 3YA is being tuned m by many fans lately' m preference to other stations because there is broadcast a more popular or ihythmic type of music, which is more appealing than ii high-class long" drawn out composition showing the rare 'technique of the composers.' *# • # IT will be with regret that radio fans learn that Mr. A. B. Birch, a member of the ' well-known and, popular "Snappy Three," IYA favorites, is suffering a nervous breakdown. Mr. Birch has: left. Auckland for Wellington where he hopes to make an early recovery and regain his health before once again com- , menclng to entertain with his partners at ' the air. * * # SHOULD 2YA over consider issuing a publication on its year's activities, ' ah appropriate title, . borrowed from Dickens, might bo "Hard Times." Radio fans have to stand a lot In the way of relays of concerts from sources other than. those arranged by the broadcasting company. When this station relayed one evening from the Wellington Town Hall where the competitions were m progress, fans hoisted- the "fed-up" signal and switched off for the night. • ■ ■„. iiiiiiiiMiniiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiniiiiuiiiiiiiuiiiiiniuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiuiiiiiuiiiib