NOTES and NEWS from the NORTH

Radio Record, Volume IV, Issue 33, 27 February 1931, Page 7

NOTES and NEWS from the NORTH

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--- ~~ HH spelling bee for primary school children which was broadcast’ from 1YA on Friday was most enjoyable and a great success. Douglas Rogers, of the Te Papapa School, was the winner, having gone right through the preliminary and the final stages without a single mistake. The second prize was won by Avice Bowers, of the Normal School, Hpsom. The prizes, which takes the form of books, will be presented at the schools. by’ the headmasters. It is hoped to arrange further’ spelling bees, including one for secondary school children, in the near future. This is a practical example of educational entertainment, for while of an undoubtedly educational \ nature, these spelling bees prove most entertaining not only to those taking part, but also to listeners. a * * R. N. M. Richmond, director of the: Auckland branch of the Workers’ Educational Association, will commence a series of tales from 1YA on March 10. Mr. Richmond gave a similar series of general educational talks last year which were much appreciated by listeners. R. RHG. MORGAN, who is to sing a group of Welsh songs from 1YA on Saturday, February 28, in honour of St. David’s Day (which falls on the Sunday) is.surely one of the most versatile and accomplished artists to be heard from the Auckland station. Known by all listeners for his excellent concert and dance band, he is also an accomplished solo pianist, and is now very popular with the children who know him as "Uncle Reg." In addition, he is a‘° vocalist of merit, as he will prove on Saturday. As his name implies, Mr. Morgan is a Welshman, so his songs will be sung in their true national style. s + ie GEVERAL listeners and artists have mentioned recently that they would like the artist’s name to be announced with all items broadcast from i1YA. At present, although speakers and many other artists are introduced to listeners, the majority of vocal soloists are not announced by name, Many listeners are interested to know who is singing or playing, and artists themselves rather naturally prefer to be announced, not only on account of the publicity, but go that their efforts’ are not confused with those of others! No singing teacher "likes to have her voice mistaken for that of one of her younger pupils! s + * * (WING to the extra work entailed and the large amount of programme time given to making announcements in regard to the earthquake, the programme arrangements at 1YA are somewhat dislocated and the schedule is considerably behind, Dur-

ing the last week a large number of "messages have been broadcast for private persons in connection with the earthquake and many anxious and worried minds must*have been relieved to hear over the air that, their relatives were safe. The station staff deserve the greatest credit for the way they have worked at this time, for in spite of very long hours and many trying and annoying circumstances, they have willingly gone out of their way to help listeners in every possible manner. ® x * QNE _of the most versatile artists heard from 1YA is Mr. Reg. Morgan. Mr. Morgan is well known to all listeners on account of the excellent pand he conducts, while the children know him now as "Uncle Reg." On Saturday, February 28, he will sing a group of Welsh songs from 1YA_ in honour of St. David’s Day, which falls on the Sunday. Mr. Morgan, as_ his name implies, is a Welshman, and so his songs will be sung in their true national style.