Literary Competitions

Radio Record, Volume VI, Issue 8, 2 September 1932, Page 5

Literary Competitions

"Clues"? to Second Section

-_-__--S ‘PHE "Radio Record’s" Literary Competitions have almost run their course-as far as the broadcasting side is concerned. From reports received so far from listeners the competitions have proved a decided success, and, in addition to the competitive side. have afforded a novel entertainment for listeners. Typical of Press comment on the competition is the following from the "Wairarapa Daily News," August 18: The "Literary Competition" conmenced last hight by the YA stations of the Broadcasting Board is likely to prove miost interesting to all listetiets, whether taking part in the contest or nierely -béing éntertained. The first of the series of questions given by 2YA yesterday evening was charming. ‘The extracts from the works of authors whose names ate to be given by the competitors were splendidly read, and musical elues to the nationality and period of the writers were delightfully rendered. The competition will he very popular. Numerous letters have been received from iisteners in various parts of the Dominion who are unable to get satisfactory reception of any but. their nearest station asking for a ¢opy of the biographical notes and extracts proadeast from the various stations to enable them to compete for the four competitions. It has been pointed out that the competitions were designed primarily for the purpose of inducing people to listei-in, and that it would not be fair to those who did listen and take notes if complete printed copiés of the whole of the competitions were supplied fo litefary enthusiasts, who may or may not have listened to the various broadcasts. Following are the opening and closing phrases of the Second Section at the competitions from 2YA and 3YA respectively :~~

From 2YA, Wednesday, August 24. Extract i: "I now wanderéd along the heath..." ",.. I would gladly live forever." Extract 2: "Meek e#eatures! ‘The first mercy .. 2 * 2 , moss for the grave." Extract 3: "Mort de wna vie! It is Rhenish . ",.. courage lami, le diable est mort." Extract 4: "At last came a rumbling " " | . up I goes like a skyrocket! iad Extract 5: "Doctor, what an exceljernt ., ." ". .. which has been irrémediably Extract 6: "What do I see?..Can aught so exquisite on srt be found." Extract 3: "Labour is watched over » "| ~ Rave not the power." Wxxtract 8: "There is sweet muéic . 27"... thé happy hangs in sleep." 9: "You'll love me yet!.. ." oo, owll love me yet." From 8VA, Thursday, August 18. Extract 1: "At last the old gentleman . » " |, IT é6ught to know, having followed as mourner."

Extract 2: "Lives that have noble eommencements . . . « as long as it is in * fashion. " Extract 3: "A sad and hideous sight it was..." ", .. the fatal gift of negro slaves." Extract.4: "To persons standing alone on a hill..." "... derived from a tiny human frame. " Extract 5: "Round a great fire . "... more successfully represented. v Extract 6: "Love is a lottery... ." ..- God grant you as much! Let us drink." Extract 7: "Certain things are good for nothing..." "... daughters of the house of Fatina. " ‘Extract 8: "All delicate days and pleasant..." "... tall ships founder, and deep death waits." Extract 9: "Wtheyeal minstrel: _ pilgrim of the sky..." " . kindred poitits of Heaven ard Hone! Competitors are téminded that their entries should bé addressed: "COMPETITION," C/o "RADIO RECORD." WELLINGTON. And should be mailed to reach the Hditor of the "Radio Record" not later than September 17. Clues to Final Section From 4YA, Monday, August 29. Extract 1: "‘We’re lucky fellows,’ said Sandy..." "...I had got good value in the deal." Extract 2: "’Twas in the lane, but a stone’s throw..." "... wherever you be called to spend it. " 3: "When the first baby layghed..." "... beginning of fairies." " Extraet 4: "Leave it to me, mate. . coat off and was happily at work. " 5: "It is remarkable what a little thing..." "... led to a friendship between the cousins. " Extract 6: "Thinking over the losses _, 2 . . . with the quiet efficiency of

vergers." Extract 7: "Doubtless all small towns, in all countries..." "... no one may surmise which is which, " Extract 8: "If I should die..." "... under an English heaven." Extract 9: "From the lands where the elephants are..." ".. . and the Glory to God in our song." From 1YA, Tuesday, August 30. Extract 1: "The Cathedral hung over him..." "... ringing of the bell for Byensong. " __ Extract 2: "And sol came away..." . pick no pockets." 3: "You said was a great evening for sme . 2" . , Only don’t do it again." Extract 4; "Now my pmerty birds you're going to sing... .’ from mén about to die." Extract 5: "In’ most places when a bridge has to be made..." "... Then they fly inte a rage." Extract 6: "There is nothing so bad or so good... 2 "% he enslaves you on

Extract 7: "It was a momentous oe easion...." "... at the pub they'll tell you the same." Extract 8: "The moon is up..." ‘... Beyond the Spanish Main." Extract 9: "Very old are the brooks .. 2? ",,, Of Amaranth lie." "Phe opening and closing phrases of the extracts broadcast from 2YA and 3YA will be published in next week’s issue of the "Radio Record." Corrections N the. first biographical note-in the First Section from 2YA on August 17, the author’s birthplace was given as Dublin. This should have been, Milston, Wiltshire. The announcement should have read: "He was born in Milston, Wiltshire, in 1672, and his name is usually bracketed with another great essayist ‘who was born in Dublin in 1672."