Musical and Dramatic Committees

Radio Record, Volume V, Issue 14, 16 October 1931, Page 9

Musical and Dramatic Committees

Reports of Recent Meetings

Me. A. B. CHAPPELL, representative of the Dickens Fellowship, presided at the last meeting of the 1YA Musical and Dramatic Committee, when there were present: Mesdames G. Bertram (League of,.N.Z. Penwomen), Joyee Parker (Auckland Piano Situdents’ Association), Messrs. OC. B. Pluimmer (Auckland Choral Society and Auckland. Amateur Operatic Society, L. E. Lambert (Bohemian Orchestra), BH. Blair (Workers’ Education Association), O. Jensen (Auckland Society of Musicians), W. Coltman (Royal Auckland Choir), J. F. Montague (Auckland Comedy Players), F. M. Price (Aeolian Orchestra), F, L. Armitage (Little Theatre Society), H. C. Trim (programme organiser at 1YA), and L. C. Barnes (station director. at 1YA). Apologies for absence were received from Messrs. Tucker, Trask, and Graham. The chairman cordially welcomed Mr. Armitage. The station manager’s report referred to the concert to be ‘given by the Society of Musicians on Thursday, October 15, when Mina Caldow, contralto, will sing. On October 22 the Orpheus Musical Club will give a programme, and the Jubilee Institute for the Blind on the 28rd. On the 28th, Eva Stern (who is Mrs. Paykel) will give two short pianoforte recitals. She was on the staff of the National Broadeasting Company, America, and is a very fine pianiste. Mr. Rex Harrison (baritone) will be appearing on October 30. On November 3 is was hoped to rebroadcast the Melbourne Cup. On Wednesday, November 4, "The Doge of Venice," a three-act radio play by Dr. George de Clive-Lowe, will be broadcast, and the Leys Institute Orchestra’s concert on the 5th. A new series of W.E.A. talks will commence on October 13, the first of the series being given by the Rev. Wm. Constable, M.A., who is taking for his subject "Bernard Shaw." Mr. Blair said that the W.H.A. was endeavouring to form listening groups in country districts and other districts, and also to have a summary of each lecture printed in the "Radio Record," to help in the understanding of the lectures. After a general discussion on broadcasting affairs, the committee adjourned till November 6. 3YA Children’s Session Advisory Committee. Me. D. DB, PARTON, representative of the Y.M.C.A., presided at the meeting of the 3YA Children’s Session Advisory Committee on October 5. There were present Mesdames BH. C. McLaren (National Council of Women), J. Schenkel (Mothers’ Union), W. H. Meddings (Y.W.C.A.), D, James (Welsh Society), and Messrs. E. J. McBHldowney (Y.M.C.A.),.W. A. Rumbold (Headmasters’ Association), C. S. Booth ("Chuckle"), J. Mackenzie (station director,,8YA), and Miss M. Hall ("Aunt Pat"). An apology for ebeence was received from Mr. H. J. ard.

Official visitors to the sessions submitted their reports. The chairman was congratulated on his broadcast talk about the work of the committee.. Aunt Pat reported on programmes broadcast during the month and on features arranged for the coming month,

‘Mrs. McLaren brought up the question of broadcasting control, and after discussion moved the following resolution, which was carried: "That this committee endorses the sentiments expressed by other advisory committees in connection with the future control of broadcasting." 3YA Church Service Committee. A MENTING of the 8YA Church Service Committee was held on October 6, there being present, Dean Julius presiding: Rev. IT. W. Armour (Presbyterian), Rev. Stevens (Church of Christ), Mr. J. Mackenzie (station director, 3YA), and Mr, ©. S. Booth (secretary). ; Matters mainly of a routine nature were discussed and arranged.