WIRELESS TESTS IN SCHOOLS.

Shannon News, 16 December 1927, Page 2

WIRELESS TESTS IN SCHOOLS.

RECEPTION IN LEVIN ON TUESDAY. To test the possibilities of imparting instruction to school children by wireless the Education Department, by arrangement with the Radio Broadcasting Company, broadcast a special programme from the Wellingtoff' station, 2YA, between 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. on Tuesday, to selected schools, ranging from Whangarei to Invercargill. Head teachers will report the nature of the reception.

Levin was not included in the schools selected,, but, following upon the representations of the School Committee and Headmaster, the Education Board sent Mr Spedding, of Wellington, to Levin to make a temporary installation for the afternoon. Excellent results were obtained by the operator from a five-valve set, with loud speakers in two rooms, reception being remarkably ' ; dear and audibility good.

The programme was introduced by Mr T. B. Strong, Director of Education; followed by a song by the pupils ■ of the Wellington Girls’ College, under ■ the‘leadership of the supervisor of music (Mr E. D. Tayler). i A short address was then delivered ■'■ ■■ by Mr Strong, who soted that the oev ' casion was the first on which a Dircctor of Education in New Zealand had - ' had the privilege of speaking from v; Whangarei to Invercargill at the one time. It demonstrated the fact that modern inventions were tending to annihilate distance. Motor-car and tolegraph had rendered distance of no account, and now followed the wonderful i invention of wireless, which even con- '■, yeyed the voice. After referring to / l(.]i e W ork of the Education Department, the Director expressed the hope that ■.the pupils had had a successful year. Some would probably think it had been -" - a hard. one. He hoped they would make good use of their holidays, and, while enjoying themselves, he urged

them not to forget to lend a helping hand to others.

A song, “Dashing Away With the Smoothing Iron,” by the pupils of Wellington Girls’ College, followed.

A lecture on literature was delivered by Mr W. \V. Bird, chief inspector of primary schools.

A lecture on the rhythm of music was delivered by Mr E. I). Taylor, who illustrated lvis remarks by, tunes on the piano and gramophone. Finally transmitted were the singing of the National Anthem and the Director’s compliments of the season.