TO-DAY AND TO-MORROW

Radio Record, Volume I, Issue 12, 7 October 1927, Page 6

TO-DAY AND TO-MORROW

Things Said. I am one of those who look to broadcasting for the correction of certain false values-the misplaced emphasis of newspapers, for instance, which proceed on the principle that it is always news when a man bites a dog, and never news when a dog bites a man, They ‘turn the world upside down every day ‘for our pleasure, and end by giving our minds a permauent crick in the neck.George Sampson. Broadcasting a Tattoo, An "echo" band playing on the hills surrounding a natural arena and accompanying the singing of the hymn ‘‘Abide with Me,’? was one of the features heard by listeners at Tidworth, Engjand;, in connection with the broadcasting of the Southern Command Searchlight Tattoo. It was broadcast by permission of General Sir Alexander Godley, G.O.C.-in-Command, Southern Command, who was formerly in New Zeaand. Nonsense Songs. ' At the ‘Children’s Hour’ at 2L0 quite recently, a delightful cycle of Nonsense Songs were sung by the Wireless Chorus They are called "The songs that came out wrong," from ‘Alice in Wonderland." The writing of sensible nonsense is one of the most difficult things in the world, and probably there has never been a greater master of the art than Lewis Carroll, These songs are set to music by Liza Lehmann, and are a perfect joy to those who like good music and also to those who appreciate good nonsense. Candlesticks, _ A new and somewhat original candlestick is made from discarded cotton reels of varying shapes, some large, some small. They are glued together, given a coating of size, and painted with oil-colours. The top reel is small and has the central hole enlarged and lined with tin to receive the candle. There is great scope for the development of individuality of both colour scheme and design in this interesting work. A final coating of varnish sets the paint, gives a finished appearance and facilitates the removal of grease. Chinese Charm. Altogether new and entirely captivating are the quaint little jewelled trees from China The tree itself. is real-it once grew somewhere in| the Far [ast It is one of those queer little dwarfed affairs.so dear to the heart of the Chinese. Now, petrified, it stands in a square Satsuma flower-pot. The flowers themselves are made from the semi-precious stones" -jade, both green and white; cornelian, coral, amethyst, lapis-lazuli, and_ jasper. Leaves are cut and veined from large pieces of dark green jade. The flowers are exquisite, having caught that rare charm of a mystic fairyland. Subdued, iridescent-reflecting imprisoned rays of sunlight, they are things of beauty and a joy for ever, Delicate stamens of bright green are coral-tip-ped. A myriad slender petals of white jade go to form a flower of miraculous faintiness. The Chinese love of nature in her beautiful ‘simplicity is faithtully portrayed. As a table decoration the magic jewelled tree is indeed unique. Wireless Weather. One of the smost important uses to which the new science of wireless telegraphy has been put, is the forecasting of hurricanes. Weather maps have for some time now been broadcast jn the United States by means of a simple machine which draws the map on a piece of paper. These maps beconie disfigured by marks which are due to the static discharges in the atmosphere caused by an approaching hurricane, the direction of which can be shown by the aid of a wireless compass How useful one of these things would be to hang in the hall in place of the unreliable barometer! We would always be prepared for a "rainy day,"? and might even be able to tell "‘which way the wind blows!" | € ~ _ Everyone knows the gloomy, pessimistic soul who never stirs abroad without grasping his umbrella firmly in his right hand. We have heard of an optimist who had some fallen bush to burn. Whilst pondering one evening what he should do, he listenedin to the weather forecast, It was "Rain approaching from tpe west." "Good," said he, "now I’ll burn off at once and the rain will come during the night and prevent damage to the surrounding country." He prompt, ly set to work and had a wonderful burn, Fortunately, the rain came according to forecast; but with such absolute faith in wireless we dare not think to what lengths such an optimist would go at the bidding of a wireless telegraphy map!

afChildren and Films.

In speaking last week of the British Film Committee of Patriotic Societies formed for the purpose of giving suprt and encouragement to British Ims, Lady Cowan urged the great necessity for looking into: what is being shown to our children. In England the committee arranges matinees for children’s films only, and Lady Cowan hopes that a similar committte will be formed in New Zealand to work in conjunction With the British committee. She also. stressed the point that women should be appointed to the censorship of childten’s dilms, There is indeed a crying need for something of this kind to be done, and done speedily. All forms of entertainment are educational, end our children are becoming Americanised by the influence of the film. At an age when tastes are quickly cultivated and character most easily formed, they are shown the sordid and seamy side of life. We are anxious that uothing of a pernicious nature shall filter through the microphone to them, hut it must be borne in mind that of all the child’s" senses, the eye conveys the quickest, and makes the most lasting impression | on the brain. Pyrex Glass. _ We have long been familiar with this most useful adjunct to our culinary capers, but did yow know that special sil-. ver on copper holders are now made for these dishes? They certainly do impart an added dignity to the appearance of the table as well as to the dish itself.

To-morrow and to-morrow, and to- | morrow, ity in this petty space from day to a uJ To "last syllable of recorded time; And all our yesterdays have lighted fools The way to dusty death.

Shakespeare