Advisory Committees Meet

Radio Record, Volume IV, Issue 24, 26 December 1930, Page 5

Advisory Committees Meet

Wireless for Hospitals

4VA Children. A MEETING of the 4YA Children’s Session Advisory Committee, was held on Thursday, December 11, Captain Chandler (Salvation Army) presiding. There were also present:--Rev. §. J. Cooper’ (Anglican Boys’ Home), Mr. A. H. Williamson (Headmasters’ Association), Mrs. Denton Leech (League of Nations Union and National Council of Women), Miss

Hindle (Y¥.W.C.A.), Miss Feichley (Girl Guides’ Association), Brother O'Sullivan (Christian Brothers’ School), Miss A. Winkel (Aunt Anita), Rev. W. D. More (Children’s Organiser), Miss Coe-Smith (Secretary of S.P.C.W.C.), Mr. J. McKenzie (Station Diractor). The question of a General Knowledge Competition was discussed and referred hack to a sub-committee to report at the next meeting of the committee, Reference was made to a campaign nndertaken by "Big Brother Bill’ to raise money for equipping children’s eonvalescent homes with wireless. Wnough had been raised for the Childrven’s Homes at Kew, and the shelter at Wakari Hospital was next on the list. That would be a big expense. After that it was intended to endeavour to fit up the General Hospital-that would be a'matter of £2,000. The previous week £80 had been raised, £30 of which had come from donations. Gifts had been received from as far north as Palmerston North and south

to Bluff. "Big Brother Bill" had promised that the two sets would be fitted up by Christmas, and this was to be done-at Kew on Wednesday, and at the hospital on the following Saturday after the meeting. "Big Brother Bill" was heartily commended on his efforts. The chairman intimated that as this would be the last meeting he would attend, he would tender his apprecia-

tion of the hearty support and co-opera-tion accorded him in everything. He wished members the compliments of the season, and trusted that the committee would meet with every success during the coming year. The committee expressed its appreciation of the work Captain Chandler had done during the past 12 months he had been chairman of the committee. Some very fine tributes were paid to Captain Chandler as chairman and as "Uncle Bert." 1YA Music and Dramatic. HE 1YA Musical and Dramatic Committee met on Friday, December 12, Mr. A. B. Chappell (representing the Dickens Fellowship) presiding. There were also present: Mr. J. F. Montague (Auckland Comedy Players), Mr, L. HE. Lambert (Bohemian Orchestra), Mr. C. B. Plummer (Auckland Choral Society), Mr. Karl Atkinson (Auckland Piano Students’ Association), Mr. T. T. Garland (Auckland Savage Club), Mr. F'. M. Price (Aecoliav

Orchestra), Mr, E. D. Robins (University Students’ Association), Mr. V. Trask (Athenian Club), Mr L. G Barnes (Station Director at 1YA), Mr. H. ©. Trim (Programme Organiser at 1YA). Apologies for absence were received from Miss Bertram, Mr. Blair and Mr, J. Tait. The chairman reported having attended a valedictory function to Mr. Owen Pritchard, 1YA Programme Organiser, who has been transferred to 2YA, and had expressed the committee’s appreciation of Mr. Pritchard’s ability, diligence and courtesy. Mr. H. C. Trim, transferred from 2YA, was cordially welcomed. The judges’ award in the musical section of the Song Writing Competition Was announced. It was stated that each of the judges worked independently, and were unanimous in their decision that one, by "Ajax," was the winner. This proved to be Mr. Bric Waters’ entry. The judges were: Dr. Kenneth Phillips, Mr. J. Tait and Mr. H. Hollinrake. There were 29 entries. Much satisfaction was expressed at the suecess which had attended the competitions The date for the first presentation of the song over the air has not yet been arranged. Mr. Barnes reported on programme arrangements for the holiday season, and mentioned coming attractions in the way of programmes and talks. Among the suggestions made was one that the Maori opera "Hinemoa," by Alfred Hill, should be broadcast and inquiries are to be put in train. The proposal was also made for a University debate between Auckland and Wellington early next year. The chairman tendered his felicitations to the other members of the committee, and expressed the hope when they met next year they would all begin their work with the same zest that had characterised them all through.