TUESDAY

Radio Record, Volume IV, Issue 14, 17 October 1930, Page 10

TUESDAY

From Auckland At 8.15 p.m. Mrs. Les Crane will give a further talk on "The Beauty of Mind and Body in Relation to Diet," and at 7.40 Mr. Rod Talbot will continue his talks to motorists. As to-day, October 21, is the anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar, fought in 1805, 1YA has arranged @ "programme in commemoration of the ‘great event. THE String Octet, under the direcj tion of Mr. Whitford Waugh, will play several numbers. appropriate to the Navy. This evening will see the first appearance at 1YA ‘of the very fine. Melbourne contralto, Miss Jessie Shmith. Miss Shmith has. had many years’ experience of broadcasting work at 83LO and 3AR, and possesses a radio voice of rare merit. Miss Shmith has appeared at the YA stations in the south, and will appear three times at 1YA. She has chosen suitable numbers for this. commemoration programme, her items including "There is No Death," "The Heart Worships," "O, That It were So," and "Dedication." ‘Mr. J. M. Olark will recite.:Tennyson’s immortal poem, "The Revenge," which tells of-one of the greatest and bravest efforts in the annals .of British, naval history.. Mr. Frank Campbell, light baritone, will sing "who'll Venture With Me?’ and "The Midshipmate," and the items by Mr. Frank Sutherland, bass-baritone, will be "Nelson Goes a-Sailing," "Death of Nelson,". and "Hearts of Oak." Both

these gentlemen possess. excellent voices and are always very popular with ‘1YA_ listeners. The programme will conclude. with a presentatoin of the dramatic sketch, "The Signal," written by Mr. E. J. Landon, of Auckland. ‘This sketch was ‘recently given at iYA, and proved so successful that in response to numerous requests, it will be repeated on this programme. It is very appropriate for the commemoration of Trafalgar. Items from Wellington NEW _ combination, "The Laughter League," will make their first appearance this evening. They will present a revue type of programme, the -items comprising humorous numbers, light vocal solos, duets, and sketches. _ The supporting orchestral items will be played by the 2YA: Salon Orchestra. From Dunedin TH Kaikorai Band, under the direction of Mr. T. J. Kirk-Burnnand with a strong assisting combination, will supply a bright programme,