Notes from 1YA

Radio Record, Volume III, Issue 20, 29 November 1929, Page 14

Notes from 1YA

IVINE service .on Sunday evening will be relayed from Beresford Street :Congregational Church, Rev. Lionel Fletcher being the preacher and Mr. William Gemmell, the choirmaster. Following the church relay a concert by the Auckland Municipal Band, under the baton of Mr. Christopher Smith, will be broadcast from the Town Hall. FURTHER talk on "Motoring" will be given by Mr. Geo, Campbell on Tuesday evening at 7.30. A brilliant. modern comedy .in_ three acts, "Four People," by Miles Mallison, will be presented by Mr. J. F. Montague and his Comedy Players on Tuesday evening. The presentation. of one-act and three-act plays by the Comedy Players has been a feature of the programmes from 1YA, and it may be eonfidently anticipated that another delightful presentation will be given on‘ this occasion. "Four People" is a modern comedy of the best class, but there is a strong dramatic element which should grip the listeners and hold their interest throughout.’ The play abounds in surprises, and the dialogue is always crisp and brilliant. Some of the players will be making their first appearance "on the air" on this occasion, and this should add considerably to the interest of listen- ers. *i‘HE programme on Wednesday evening will be provided by the "Cornet School" Orchestra, under the baton of Mr. B. Patterson. Assisting the orchestra will be a number of artists: new to 1YA, including Mrs. Frater, Miss BH. Naughton, and Mr. Iaeas. Other artists include Miss Phyllis Best and Mr. Rex Yates. ON Thursday evening at 7.40 Dr. %. Harold Pettit will give another of his series of talks on life saving. He

will speak on "The Awards of the Life Saving Society and How to Obtain Them." On’ Thursday evening the main vocalists will be the Celeste Trio presenting trios and solos, including excerpts from "The Cingalee" (Monckton). The Studio Orchestra, under the direction of Mr. Dric Waters, will provide instrumental selections while Mr. T, T, Garland will be heard in humorous items. Another interesting "Ropical Talk" will be given by Mr.

A. B. Chappell, M.A. From 9.30 to 11 p.m, dance music will be presented. N Friday evening a concert will be relayed from Otorohanga. [HH Auckland Municipal Band will be broadcast on. Saturday evening from the Auckland Town Hall, and, under the conductorship of Mr. Chris-: topher Smith, will render a programme

of popular and classical items that should appeal to all taste Dance music will be presented from"10 to 11 p.m.