ON THE AIR

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 136, 30 August 1927, Page 14

ON THE AIR

New Zealand broadcasting stations transmit as follow: TO-DAY IYA, Auckland: 333 metres, 500 watts. 3 p.m. to 4.30 p.m., afternoon session. C. 30 p.m., children's session, Aunt Betty. 7.15 p.m.. news and information. 7.30 p.m., talk by Mr. S. Ball on “ Lord Byron.” S p.m., relay of overture from Majestic Theatre, Mr. J. WhitefordWaugrh, conductor; Lyric quartette, Pilgrims’ Chorus’ - ; tenor, Mr. If. "Devout Lover”; bass, Mr. !•:. Thomas, “Song of the Bow”; soprano, Miss A. Mc“Annie Laurie”: Lyric Quartette. “Lovely Night”; humour. Alan McElwain tenor, Arthur Ripley. “.Test A'Wearyin For You”; Miss A. McGruer and Lyri. Quartette, “Home”; duet, Miss Alma Me Gruer and Mr. A. Ripley, ‘‘Supposin Now.” 9.2 p.m., weather report; relaj from Majestic Theatre; humour. Mr. A McElwain; Lyric Quartette, “I'atastrophies”; soprano, Miss A. McGruer. “Ii My Garden”; tenor. H. Richards. ’ Serenade”; bass, E. Thomas, “Tally Ho” Miss Alma McGruer and Lyric Quartet re “The Ghost Walk”; duet. Messrs Richards and Thomas. "The Two Beggars" Lyric Quartette, “The Long Day Closes.’ 2YA. Wellington: 420 metres, 5,000 watts. 3 p.m., afternoon session; 3.30 p.m., lecturette on electric cooking, Mrs. F. Sinclair; 7.0, news and market reports: 8.0, Post Office clock; soprano. Mrs. W. Ii Hindle; piano. “Gracerienne Fantastique" (Paderewski). Miss V. Boesley; contralto, “Break, Break, Break!” Miss C. Guy; violin, “Polish Dance,” Miss R. Reece; tenor solo, “Who is Sylvia?” Mr. S. Duncan: elocution, “The Highwayman,” Mr. B. Ginger: “Love in Arcady,” Studio Orchestra; baritone, “Far Across the Desert Sand,” Mr. W. Scott; 8.41, lecturette, “Music and Dancing." Mr. D. Taylor; soprano, Mrs. W. H. Hindle; 9.0, relay of Savage Club Orchestra; 9.30, contralto, “Castilian Lament,” Miss C. Guy; elocution, “If” (Kipling), “The Three Trees,” Mr. B. Ginger; piano, “Valse Caprice,” Miss V. Boesley; tenor, “Fly Away, Nightingale,” Mr. S. Duncan: “By the Tamerisk,” Studio Orchestra; “Lady Mine,” Mr. W. Scott; violin. “Minuet” (Paderewski), Miss R. Reece; “Redzi,” Studio Orchestra. 3YA, Christchurch: 306 metres, 500 v?.tts. Silent day. * * * 4YA, Dunedin: 463 metres, 250 watts. 3 to 4.30 p.m., afternoon concert: 7 t-. 7.30, children’s session, Aunt Diana; T."O to 7.45, news service; 7.45, humorous address by Pastor More; 8 to IC, spscia! charity concert by the Anglican Musical Society, under the direction of Mr. Ax-d Newton, from the studio; chorus, “Carnival.” the club: bass, (a) “Song of the North Wind,” (b) “Glory of the Sea.” Mr. E. G. Bond; clarinet solo. “Cavalleria Rusticana,” Rev. G. E. More ton; quartette, “Phro Phundo Basso.” Misses Goldsmid and Dales, Messrs. Braithwaite and Bond; “Bridal Chorus.” the club; vocal, (a) “Someone Brought Me Daffodils,” (b) “Who Knows”, Miss M. Dales: musical sketch, “The Pump,” a humorous debate as in the Dunedin City Council (Mayor, Mr. T. N. De Spong: councillors, male members of the club); chorus, (a) “Londonderry Air,” (b) “Hail. Smiling Morn,” the club; vocal, (a) “Goodbye.” (b) “Lavender Days,” Miss Goldsmid; clarinet, “The Mikado” (Sullivan). Rev. G. E. Morton: vocal, (a) “Inter Nos,” (b) “Songs My Mother Taught Me,” Air. R. Braithwaite; madrigal, “Brightly Dawns” (Sullivan), the club; light and shade, Air. T. N. de Spong; “Plantation Songs,” Alisses Goldsmid and Dales. Alessrs Braithwaite and Bond: vocal, (a)

“Sea Fever," (b) “Lorraine," Mr. M. Cacliemaille; chorus, “Good Night, Beloved,” the club; hymn, “Eternal Father. Strong to Save." * * TO-MORROW IYA, Auckland: 333 metres, 500 watts. 3 p.m., Afternoon concert; 3..30 p.m., lecture by Mr. Eric Bell on “Great Musicians”; 7.15 p.m., news and information session; 7.30 p.m., to 7.45 p.m., talk on “Physical Culture,” by Mr. Norman Kerr; S p.m., relay of overture from Prince Edward Theatre. Mr. Geo. Poore, conductor; soprano, Miss I. Holmes, (a) “Hindoo Song," (b) “Charm of Spring”; tenor, Mr. N. F. “A Spirit Flower”; violin, Mr. M. Richardson, “Liebeslied” (Kreisler); mezzo, Miss B. Birrell, “It Was a Dream”; baritone, Mr. R. Eskrigge, (a) “Ave Maria,” (b) “Requiem”; contralto, Mrs. B. Jellard, (a) “My Prayer” (Squire), (b) “Melisande in the Wood”; duet, Miss Birrell and Mr. Elliott, “None Shall Part Us,” from “lolanthe” (Gilbert and Sullivan); S p.m., weather report; relay from Prince Edward Theatre; soprano, Ida Holmes, “to, Here the Gentle Lark”; tenor. Mr. N. F. Elliott, “The Romany Lass”: violin, Mr. Richardson, “La Traviata” (Verdi); mezzo, Miss B. Birrell, “The Scottish Blue Bells”; baritone, Mr. Eskrigge, “Inter Nos”; contralto, Mrs. B. Jallard. “The Irish Immigrant”; violin, Mr. Richardson, “Londonderry Air” (arr. Kreisler): duet, Miss Birrell and Mr. Elliott, “I’ll Sing to You.” * * m 2YA, Wellington: 450 metres, 5.000 watts. Silent day. * * * 3YA, Christchurch: 306 metres, 500 watts. 3 p.m., Afternoon session; 6 p.m., children’s session, by Uncle Jack; 7.15 p.m., Addington’s stock report; 7.30 p.m., news and reports; 8 p.m., relay of orchestral selections from Strand Picture Theatre Orchestra, under Mr. Harry Ell wood; bass, Nlr. J. Filer, “The Song of Hybrias, the Creton”; soprano, Miss V. Collins, (a) “Solveig’s Song,” (“Peer Gvnt”), (Greig), (b) “The First Spring Dav”; tenor, Mr. E. Rogers, (a) “Maire, Nly Girl,” (b) “Macushla”; sketch, Mr. Sydney Comfort, “Farmyard Mimicry”; violin, Mr. Alec Law, (a) “LeCygne,” (b) “The Perfect Melody”; soprano. Mrs. J Filer, (a) “A Year Ago,” (b) “When the Great Red Dawn is Shining”; bass, Mr. J. Filer, “Shipmates o’ Mine”; soprano, Miss Violet Collins, “Flower Song” (“Faust”), (Gounod); tenor. Mr. Ernest Rogers, “Eileen Mavourneen”; 9.2 p.m., humorous items, Mr. Svdnev Comfort (a) “The Parson,” (b) “My Beastly Eyeglass”; tenor and bass duet, Messrs. E. Rogers and J. Filer, “Melodrama”; 9.20 p.m., to 10 p.m., relay of items from concert at Jellicoe Hall, under auspices of the Christchurch Practical PsychologyClub. 4YA, Dunedin: 463 metres, 250 watts. Silent Day.

' I nnnnn* ‘Sy “‘Ga%o C^^ Ct 'NNN N-o/p‘ “Estudiantina,” Cadenza" contralto. “The Setting Sun Clu *>; Anderson; violin. Miss Marth’ « Mlss W ; “Requiem.” Mr. R. DmieS ten °*\ i y oi \ “Bonnie Scotland,” Mrs M?t°th Selec ~ Banjo Party; soprano. “A IC ?° U^1I; man do!in quartette’ -i 1 * 5 Little Spanish Town," Miss ‘ ln * party; baritone solo. Mr c V te,* B * 10.30 P.m. reverie. "Romaneo'of a R^nd. I cadenza Plectral Club; ba«s Ploughman.” Mr. J. p. Cornwll 6 P l; "‘4 selection. "Kentucky Memories" vi banjo Munroe and Richard- solo "V- . , Mess re. Jliss W. Anderson; banto /- While -" "A Mexican Ride." Messrs ■\tnotuction- ' Richard; tenor solo. " Tis "tV TlJm- ac 4 | Daniells; march. "Stepninsr m,, -' , J!r . j enza Plectral Club. 'll p.nv. 2TC, Sydney: 442 metres, 5,000 watts. ; 7.13 p.m.. Entertainment for ehila-„ dinner music; 5.30 p.m news 9.30 p.m.. concert programme. inchSuS selections by New South Wales Military Band: items by Win and fn? . die. English entertainers: relay sol ln " I from the play "Monsieur Beiuctire® j ™cal and instrumental items; danw 3LO. Melbourne:— 371 metres, 5,000 watts. I 7 p.m.. Entertainment for children « I p.m., news service: 5.43 p.m.. talk on ‘‘\ r> Subways Necessary" by Mr. S Tuien under the auspices of the Town-Planna,. | Association: 9 p.m.. talk on "The BoS? ist in North-west Australia," bv i fessor A. J. Ewart, under auspices Uni versity Extension Board: 9.15 p.m., ;on Pirates and More Pirates." bv Ran | tain Maclean; 9.30 p.m.. concert pro gramme, including selections bv studio orchestra; studio presentation of the ot>,r, "Faust"; items by Huxham's serenaded i \ ocal and instrumental items; darn-" I mUSIC ' TO-MORROW 23L. Sydney:353 metres, 5,000 watts. i 7.15 p.m., clock and chimes, children’s j session; S p.m., studio programme- 9 P-m., “Sun” news; talk by a member of ; the St. John Ambulance; 9.30 p.m., studio concert, including broadcasters’ topical j chorus; relay of the Canterbury District : Band; Miss Elsie Findlay (soprano); Mr Harrison Allen (elocutionist); Mr. William Everard (tenor); the Ahad Duo (steel guitars); the broadcasters’ allsports expert on boxing; Jake Friedman of the Vert era Veterans of Varietv in humour and song; and a relay of Ce<* j r- ! f\ i r - lson aIK * ms Gloomchasers’ Ja 27 -O.G Brisbane: 385 metres, 5,090 watts. i _ p.m., News and announcements--7.-15 p.m., lecturette, “A Child and His Prayers,” by the Rev. Mr. de B. Griffiths: S p.m., the children's hour, stories by “Little Miss Brisbane”; 9.15 p.m., lecturette arranged by the Queensland Agricultural High School and College; 9.30 p.m., relay of the Tivoli Operatic Orchestra from the Tivoli Theatre; 10 p.m., “Off Duty,” a short play showing the adventures of four “Diggers”: scene 1, “In the Billets”; scene 2, “At the Estaminet”; scene 3, “Back at the Billets”; the musical numbers will include, (aj “I’d Like to Leave the Army”; (b) “Tipperary”; ( C ) “Pack Up Your Troubles’; <d) “When the Great Red Dawn is Shining”; (e) “Mademoiselle from Armentieres”: (f) “Roses of Picardy”; (g) “Soldiers’ Chorus”; (h) “My Old Shako”; (i> “Long, Long Trail”; (j) “The Company Sergeant Major”; (k) “Adieu Marie” (!) “The Soldier’s Farewell”; (m) “The Tn*l of a Perfect Day”; 11.15 p.m., orche-.ial NOTES Short-wave set owners are advised to overhaul their sets in preparation for the special transmission from the Dutch broadcasting station, PCJJ, at Eindhoven. A description of the celebrations in connection with Queen Wiihelmir.a’s birthday on August 31 is to be broadcast. A special feature will be the relaying of a carillion recital at the old Royal Palace in Amsterdam by the famous earillonist, M. Vincent. The recital is to continue from 7 to 9 p.m., Dutch time, and will* include the Dutch national anthem and a number of folk songs. The transmission should be received here from 6.30 to 8.30 a.m., on Thursday. Listeners are asked to send in reports of reception of this transmission. PCJJ is owned and operated by tike Philip’s Lamp Company, makers of the well-known Philip’s valves. The station transmits on a wavelength of 30.2 metres using 240 kilowatts of power. Frequency is controlled by a quartz crystal which keeps the wavelength constant. A single wire aerial 60 feet high is used for transmitting, experiments having proved that this type of aerial is efficient and nondirectional. Short-wave enthusiasts should also be on the lookout for the initial tests of 2NNI, the low-wave station operated by Nlr. Gerald Marcuse, which is to transmit on 23 and 33 metres commencing on September 1. He should be heard in New Zealand early on Friday morning. Apparatus Tested. A five-valve “Selectia” set, made locally by Associated Agencies, Ltd., was i tested last night. Selectivity is fairly good while the tone is excellent. All the larger Australian stations were received with full loudspeaker volume, as were also several of the lower-powered stations. High quality parts are used throughout. Those wishing to buy a low-priced set should not fail to see this one.

ACROSS THE TASMAN

Australian broadcasting stations transmit as follow: TO-DAY 2BL Sydney: 353 metres, 5,000 watts. 7.15 p.m., clock and chimes, children's session; 8 p.m., studio programme; 545 Sun news; 9 p.m., talk on "The Motor Car, by Mr. Martin; 9.15 p.m , talk bv a member of the Listeners-In League'; p.m., studio programme, including Broadcasters' Topical Chorus, an hour's programme presented by Cossor Valves, Broadcasters' Light Orchestra under Mr J Knight Barnett, Mr. Clem Williams M ?‘ Haagen Holenbergh L S: rence Campbell (elocutionist), Miss Winifred Jenner (mezzo soprano), Miss Dulcie Blair (violinist), Mr. Raymond Beatty (bass); and a relay of the Ambassador’s Dance Band. 4QG, Brisbane: 385 metres, 5,000 watts. 7.30 p.m.. ‘‘Daily Standard’’ news* 7 45 p.m., a talk by Mr. R. c. Howland on

U.S.A. BROADCASTING STATIONS

Nlany of the American broadcasting stations within range have recently altered their wave-lengths. The following list has been brought up to date, according to our latest information: — KDKA.—East Pittsburgh, Pa., 309 metres, variable high power. KFAB. —Lincoln, Neb., 341 metres, 1.000 watts. KFI.—Los Angeles, Calif., 465.5 metres, 5,000 watts. KFKX. —Blastings, Neb., 288 metres, 5,000 watts. KFOA.—Seattle, Wash., 454 metres, 1,000 watts. KFON.—Long Beach, Calif., 468 metres, 750 watts. KHQ.—Spokane, Wash., 370 metres. 1,000 watts. KGO.—Oakland, Calif., 384 metres. 5.000 watts. KNI OX.—Kirkwood, NIo., 280 metres, 1,500 watts. _ KOA.—Denver, Colo., 322 metres, 5,000 watts. K.P.O.—San Francisco, 422 metres. 1.000 watts KPSN.—Pasadena, Calif., 316 metres. 1,000 watts. . KSL.—Salt Lake City, 300 metres, 1.000 watts. KTAB.—Oakland, Calif., 240 metres, 1,000 watts. KYA.—San Francisco, 309 metres, l.°°® watts. KYW.—Chicago, 535 metres, watts WEAL.—Baltimore. 246 metres, I.OW watts. WBAP.—Texas, 476 metres, 1,000 watts. WBBNl.—Chicago, 111., 255.4 metres. 10.000 watts. WCBD. —Zion, 344.6 metres, 5,000 watts. WCCO.—Minn., 416.4 metres, watts. „ WCX.—Pontiac, 516.9 metres, watts. .. WEAF.—New York, 491.5 metres, s,oiw watts.

SHORT WAVE STATIONS

The principal short-wave stations are as follow: 2XAD.—Schenectady, U.S.A.. 20 metres2XAG. Schenectady, U.S.A., metres. PCJJ.—Holland, 30.2 metres. -« 2XAF. Schenectady, U.S.A., *»-*• * metres. RFN.—Russia, 45 metres. . /1 _ WLW.—Cincinnati, U.S.A., 52 metr KDKA.—Pittsburgh, U.S.A., 63 metresWGY.—Schenectady, U.S.A., S!‘ metr®®: 6WF.—Perth Western Australia, * metres.