WEDNESDAY

Radio Record, Volume IV, Issue 17, 7 November 1930, Page 19

WEDNESDAY

Gleanings from 1YA ALWAYS on the look-out for new talent of a high standard, 1YA has been fortunate in obtaining the services of the Devonport United Band, under the direction of Mr. A. W. Tatton. This band is greatly appreciated by the citizens of Auckland and the suburbs. ‘Three new vocalists also appear on this programme: Miss Sylvia Dobbs, a young soprano; Mr. Jack Johnstone, a young Irishman recently arrived in New Zealand and the possessor of a remarkable voice;

-- and a young Englishman, Mr. J. Philip Mayhew, who possesses a true bass voice of beautiful quality, These young singers will be heard in several ballads, Christchurch Notes DURING the afternoon results from Ricearton will be broadcast. Excerpts from "The Country Girl," "Dorothy," "Rose. Marie," "The Geisha," "Merry England, and "The Areadians" will be sung by the Melodious Quartet; while Miss Nancie Bishop, an elocutioniste who was very successful on. the professional stage when she was with the Allan Wilkie Shakespearean Company,’ and who made her first appearance at 8YA recently, will recite a dramatic and two humorous numbers. An attractive instrumental programme will he presented by the Studio Octet under Mr. Harold Beck. | From 4YA HE afternoon talk by, the Home Science Extension Department of Otago University will be on: "Sandwiches and Sandwich Fillings." The evening talk for farmers will be by Mr. .C. Weighton on "Shearing Troubles." ,

At 4YA the Kenz Orpheans will present a programme of the very lat--est popular song "hits" and dance tunes, Mr. W. Tait of this combination will present a cornet solo, "Absent," by Metcalfe. An interesting talk, the first of a series on "Trades and Professions," is included on the programme for this evening. It is the intention of 4YA to broadcast from time to time talks by representatives of the various professions and trades, and Mr. Marshall, the popular auctioneer of Messrs. Clarke and Marshall, will be the first speaker. His subject is entitled "A Day in the Life of an Auctioneer." Mr. Marshall is a very engaging talker, and many of the humorous instances which occur daily in the auction market will be recounted in his ‘fifteen minutes’ lecturette.