HUMOURS OF RADIO

Radio Record, Volume I, Issue 44, 18 May 1928, Page 15

HUMOURS OF RADIO

INCIDENTS FROM 38YA CuRIOUS little incidents which happen in the broadcasting world are always, being reported. The latest come from 3YA, * ‘An artist relates how a sister, whom he has not seen for many years, in fact, since he left Wales seven years. ago, went into a friend’s house, in Central Otago, just at the moment. when her brother was. singing at 3YA. Momentarily forgetting herself, she excitedly rushed to the loudspeaker and exchimed with typical Welsh feryour: "Hullo, Tom." A SIMILAR incident occurred in connection with Mr. Wilfrid Peers, honorary secretary of the Christchurch Philatelic Society, who would seem to have a penchant for talking "stamps." Concerning his latest lecture at 3YA it is related that a neighbour of his who had gone to see a client some 50 miles out of town, evidently arrived there just as the leeture was in progress, for he caused great amusément by saying as he went in: "Gracious! Have you got Peers staying out here with you?" The incident natuarlly amused Myr. Peers when be heard of it. Me. PEERS also relates other incidents which followed the broadeast of a series of eight lectures from 3YA by four members of the committee of the Christchurch Philatelic Society. At the conclusion of the first talk the speaker mentioned that the society would be glad if anyone interested would apply to the secretary for further details. Within a few days a gentleman called, and the inquiry was, , "¥ have a strip of three stamps that were posted from South Australia about sixty years ago from my aunt. We have always kept them as a memento of the old lady, but after hearing your talk on ‘Stamps Worth Fortunes,’ we think they may have some other. value.’ These three stamps proved to be valued at £13 10s. ‘ANOTHER inquiry came by post from many miles away, and was to the following effect: "About twenty years ago I bought the enclosed very valuable stamps for is. Please tell me how much I can sell them for. now." The stamps in question were what is classed as "Packet Rubbish" of the cheapest kind, and can be bought anywhere at a few pence. The next item was on the same lines, and served to show the interest which was aroused in old stamps, valuable and otherwise. A couple of electricians had been working in an old house, and had come across a few old letters. These envelopes were earried round till the man went to the next job, and were then given to a boy in that house who was interested, and was delighted to secure useful treasures,