Huge Success Of Radio Concert

Radio Record, Volume VII, Issue 5, 11 August 1933, Page 21

Huge Success Of Radio Concert

Christchurch Orphanages Should Receive About £400 — C.R.U. Refuses to Broadcast, but Listened in to WellingtonCanterbury Match!

‘THERE were two outstanding features in 3YA’s programmes last week, the grand radio concert and the first appearance of the new studio orchestra. Both of these programmes were right up to the mark. The results of the radio concert held at BYA last Wednesday in aid of the Christchurch orphanages turned out to be a magnificent success, both financiallyy and artistically. There was 2 lot of good humour and fun exhibited, especially by the irrepressible "Charlie" Jones," of auctioneering fame. He was most persistent in getting people to "rake in the shekels." The Canterbury public ig certainly doing its bit for charity, and any further appeals might "kill the goose that laid the golden egg." The station staff is to be congratulated on its organisation, which was right up to the minute. * % bed A FRATURE of the concert . was the appearance of the Cathedral choristers. in numbers that were suited to them, the pure quality of the boys’ voices making their singing a treat to listen to. Two ‘nart-songs, "Come, Sweet Maiden," and "Spring Wind," were responsible for good singing, while Mr. Fred Fox, an able cornet player, was heard in two expressive solos. Hubert Carter is singing very well at present. His "Il Sing Thee Songs of-Araby" was full of melody. Professor Shelley gave a most amusing playlet entitled "The Putty Club," and following him came Rex Harrison in "Waiata Poi" and "Rand of Hope and Glory," given in his usual stylish manner. Frances Hamerton, always worth listening to, sang 2 eouple of exquisite soprano songs, but for real humour Mr. H. McD, Vintent "took the pun" with his "Parson" recitation. It

came over well and reminded one that "Mae" is as good-and perhaps even a little better-on the concert platform as he is among the dizzy precipices and crags of the Southern Alps! "(CHARLIB" JONES was a busy mar, not only in asking for money but also in front of the "mike," singing a couple of songs. Mr. Jones had only learned to sing the week before, when he appeared at the Savage Club. He gave "Two Little Gitls in Blue" and "fn the Shade of the Apple Tree." Both of these songs were screams, but, although "Charlie" was congratulated on his efforts, we hope he won’t be engaged hy the station director. He is a much better talker. The sum raised should reach at least £400. |

"THE Canterbury Rugby Union knows how to look after itself when it wants to have the use of the radio. Tucked away in a room at Lancaster Park was a radio, pouring out the game between Canterbury and Wellingtou played in the capital city last Saturday. The union should be grateful to Wellington for its broadcasting. Let us hope it will return the compliment next season. g * Fe) eS honour of the war anniversary on Friday night, 3ZM put over a programme that was fully in keeping with the anniversary. Mr. W. Green gave a short speech typical of the occasion. Lt was fully realised that the public did

not want the horrors of war given them, but a bright side of it. As the speech was finishing, "The Roses of Picardy" was played with a soft background, and at the finish it came over with a broad and resonant tone. After this the sketch of the eolonel addressing his troops and the send-off was played, followed by war songs and choruses. x x "THE popularity of the old time dance was proved on Saturday, when a first-class programme Was relayed to 3YA from 4YA. It was a good night, and the old songs, such as "Two Little Girls in Blue," "Ben Bolt," "Just Before the Battle Mother," were in keeping with the terpsichorean numbers. Ted Heaney’s dance orchestra, the Ramblers’ Quartet, and, of course,the master of ceremonies, all did their "little bit" in a workmanlike manner. Another such relay at a later date will be looked forward to with enthusiasm. co] 2 Mucs of England’s history is wrapped up in the words of her language, said Professor F. _Sinclaire,

when giving a talk on "Romance of Wards" from 3YA.- Looking ut a map of Great Britain, the ‘different name.’ of such cities as Aberdeen, Manchester Edgecombe, and Bradford were representative of Danes, Norsemen, Romans. Celts, and Angles. On the same pro gramme were the Woolston Band, which played an entertaining programme, th: first movement of "Pathetic Symphony" (Tschaikowsky), Nellie Lowe, a con iralto with a sympathetic voice, whe sang Hatton’s "Lhe Enebantress" beau tifully, and Maisie Ottey, 4 elever pian ist, in a series of bright solos. % % % HE popular Invercargill statiou 4ZP, has installed a new transmiltter, designed and puilt by the pro prietor and operator, Mr. R. T. Parsons At a later date full particulars of this transmitter will be given in the "Radio Record." ; , : a "OR

HERE was a_ bright programme from 3YA last Sunday, when the gramophone lecture recital, "A Musi cal Holiday in Italy," arranged by Mr. Karl Atkinson, and delivered by Mr. Alan Young. was presented. Mr. Atkingon must be congratulated on his mat‘ter, which was interestingly and intelligently put together, and, of course, Mr Young, for his’ splendid delivery. Another "trip" will be’ looked forward to ‘in some other country-why not England? c a a

Next week’s concerts from 3A have an element of popularity about: them. On Monday and Tuesday there will be musie by the Harmonie Band and the Harmony Four. Mrs. L. B. Salkeld, a newcomer, with a nice soprano voice, will also sing. A feature will be part recordings of royalty and other prominent men of to-day. On Friday Constance Denneby. of Christchurch, will be heard in pianoforte solos. She is an accom plished performer, who made a name for herself in Toowoomba some years ago. A promising vaudeville evening is set down for Saturday, August 17. % 2 bd PRAKING of "Little Things in Paris" at 3YA, Miss Phyllis Hollow said that on arriving in Paris one noticed the cleanness and freshness of the atmosphere. Paris had fogs, but not the pea-soup fogs of London. The streets of the French capital were full of fountains and statuary, and in. the parks and open spaces were many Greek figures. What struck her most were the wonderfully lighted ‘streets At night the scene was bright and gay and full of movement. One bad feature of the theatres is the tipping that has to be done to the guardians of cloakrooms. The attendants are’so tinderpaid by the : management "that one: is almost asked for. a: tip when one’s coat is colleeted. -~: veh te