To Uncle Leo

Radio Record, Volume III, Issue 17, 8 November 1929, Page 8

To Uncle Leo

Appreciated by All~ MANISTERS who broadcast from the various stations on Sundays receive many gratifying letters from listeners in all parts of New Zealand. Such a one has just come to Uncle Leo, of 1YA, otherwise the Rev. Lionel B, Fletcher, who conducted the first service broadcast in New Zealand and whose popularity does nut wane. The letter in question comes from the Alexandra Home, Richmond, Nelson, and readsi- .. ° . "Although we know. you quite -intimately over the air, we have not yet written to you, but I thought that pers haps you would be interested to -hear from us. For over twelve months, indeed; I suppose ever since you took over 1YA Sunday Children’s Services, we have tuned in, and just here would like to say how very helpful and enjoyable we all think the services. This is the home for aged and indigent for the Nelson Province-similar to Costley Homes-but on much smaller scale, of course. Every Sunday night there are from twenty to thirty here, listening to your service, and. many~of our old folk say they prefer that hour to any during the whole week, on the wireless. Our wireless was obtained by Mr. Hunter canvassing, and the response averaged 7s. 6d. per head from 200 donors, to secure the pleasure and profit for' the old folk." _ ye