Broadcast Matchmaking

Radio Record, Volume III, Issue 11, 27 September 1929, Page 2

Broadcast Matchmaking

ee eeieette A REPORT came to hand recently of a very novel piece of broadcasting, and the author. of its sources vyouches for its truth. With a very, powerful set he got into touch with Japanese station,.and ‘he had present at his house a -gentleman who had spent many years at missionary work in Japan. The voice, which was very sweet, came through with perfect clarity and the report as translated by the ex-missionary was: ."I am a very pretty young girl. My hair is as wavy as the clouds. My: complexion as soft as velvet, has the magnificence of a flower. My brown eyes resemble two increasing moons. I have enough wealth to go through life happy with my husband and hand-in-hand. If this appeal is heard by an intelligent and pleasant young man and one with a good figure, I am prepared to give him my hand, for life and in years to come to rest with him in a tomb of red marble. ‘Blue Iris."" One might be led to think that New Zealand is far behind the times in radio advertising. % . ‘ 2