1YA Musical and Dramatic Committee

Radio Record, Volume IV, Issue 45, 22 May 1931, Page 9

1YA Musical and Dramatic Committee

Monthly Meeting ON Friday, May 8, the 1YA Musical and Dramatic Advisory Committee met at the studio in France‘Street. There were present: Mr. A..B. Chappell (in the chair), Dickens Fellowship; Misses G. Bertram, New Zealand League of Penwomen, and J. Parker Auckland Piano Students’ Association. Messrs. L, . Lambert, Bohemian Qrchestra; V. Trask, Athenian Club, F. M. Price, Aeolian ‘Orchestra; B. H. Coltman, Royal Auckland Choir; E. B. HEllern, Leys Institute; O. Jensen. : Society of Musicians; H. D. Robins, University Students’ Association; C. Tucker, Auckland Radio Dealers’ Association; Harl Atkinson, H. ©. Trim, L. C. Barnes. Before commencing the business of the evening the chairman spoke in feeling terms of the loss Auckland had sustained in the passing of Mr. Harry Hemus, and a motion of sympathy was carried with his widow and relatives, the members standing. A welcome was given to Mr. Karl Atkinson, who attended the meeting on behalf of the administrative staff of the company. Considerable discussion took place with reference to the "company’s subsidy to the local musical societies, and it was reported that three of the societies had accepted the subsidy. Further. consideration of this matter is being held in abeyance until definite advice is received from the fourth society. It was reported by the station director that special features in forthcoming programmes would include the production of the radio adaptation of Stevenson’s "Treasure Island" on June 3; a concert by the Society of Musicians on June 4; a mystery play entitled "The White Owl," written by Dr. George de Clive Lowe, on June 12; a rendition of Mendelssohn’s "Hymn of Praise" by the 1YA Broadcasting Choir and Orchestral Octet on June 28. It was also reported that special speakers would be engaged for the international programmes. An interesting discussion took place regarding the broadcasting of such sports, on relay, as Rugby, wrestling and boxing. Although this may appear somewhat outside the scope of this particular committee, it is not, as it deals with entertainments to the public. It was decided to ask the company to negotiate with these bodies in order that the fullest co-operation may be obtained. It was also announced that interesting talks to farmers would shortly be arranged, and that a committee would be appointed to go further into this matter. An interesting suggestion was that illustrated talks should be given on the instruments of the orchestra and bands, and also on the grand organ, together with talks on the technical side of transmission and receiving. A definite plan is being brought forward at the next meeting of the committee. ‘