Auckland Notes

Radio Record, Volume III, Issue 40, 17 April 1930, Page 7

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A PROGRAMMBE entitled "Reminiscences," consisting of old-time items, given by the Radio Scamps and the Station Orchestra, was to have been given from 1YA on March 27, but had to be postponed owing to the relay from Wellington of the reception to Lord and Lady Bledisloe. ‘"Reminiscences," which should prove very popular, will now be given on May 15. * NOTABLB artist, new to the microphone, who is to broadcast from 1YA. shortly, is Mr. Arthur Webb. Mr. Webb, who is now residing in Auck~ land, was formerly a member of the ‘Queen Alexandra Band, Wanganui, and has made a name for himself by winning the Dominion cornet solo championship for four years in succession, . ; ‘ SELECTED for special praise among the items on last week’s programmes from 1YA are the choir’s presentation of "The Rebel Maid" and Lou James’s "Give and Take." ‘The former, performed by a choir of fortythree voices, was a real treat to listen to. Although a comic opera, it is far from an easy piece to present, and this performance is therefore all the more praiseworthy. "Give and Take" is a pure farce, but was well done, and proved a. popular success. Few, if any, listeners realised that Myr. James doubled two parts. SOMETHING which should provide quite an exciting item is to be featured on 1YA’s programme on the evening of May 7%. This will be the broadcasting of the results of ,the Parnell by-election, which promises to be a very keen contest. ,