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Radio Record, Volume VIII, Issue 43, 3 May 1935, Page 35

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MELBOURNE NATIONAL STATION h BOO K.c.

SUNDAY, MAY 5. ; 9.15: "Kings of England." A dramatic discussion in British history. Written hy Edmund Barclay. The story of British kingship covers one of the most colourful pages in world history, and it forms a fitting theme for radio presentation during the Jubilee celebrations. From the days of Alfred the Great, down to the reign of our Sailor King, the influence of the British monarchy upon our own and world history has been one of profound signifieance. This presentation wilt bring to you a number of dramatic cameos ° which will illustrate some of the many occasions upon which the Kings of Nngland have played their important part in the evolution of the British Empire. Interpreted by a strong cast. Production: Lawrence H. Cecil. 10.15: A recital by Gladys Moncrieff (soprano), "There isa Green Hill" ; "Goodbye" (Tosti) ;" "O Dry Those Tears" _ (Riego). . 10.30: The A.B.C. (Sydney) Concert Orehestra and Wireless Chorus (conducted by Ei. J. Roberts) ; G. Vern Barnett, at the Studiv Organ, presént: Kixcerpts from "St. Paul." An oratorio by Mendelssohn. Soloists: Elsie Findlay. soprano; Ernest Mackinlay, tenor ; ; Stanley Clarkson, basso. MONDAY, MAY 6. Lo 8.6: Dinner music. National programme. 9.30:' King’s Jubilee Programme. An attempt will be made to re-broadeast from thé Empire station, a Thanksgiving Service, from St. Paul’s Cathedral, at which their Majesties and the Royal Family will be present. 11.0: A national address, "The King's Jubilee." ‘ 11.15: "Rhythm in Retrospect." From the beat of the jungle tom-tom to the pulsating throb of Negro blues; From the delicate charm of a gavotte to the gaiety of a polka; From the Janguor of a tango to the passionate, swirling rumba; from the chant of the Volga Boatman to the chantey of the sea. TUESDAY, MAY 7. 8.0: Dinner music. 9.30: National programme from Sydney studios, "Al’s Pals," by Christian Folkardad. A satirical farce on Ameviean life. Production: Lawrence H. Cecil. 10.45: A’ reeital by Margot MacGibbon and Frederick Jackson.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 8. 9.30: "The Rose of Araby." A musical play in three acts. The play and lyrics by Harold Simpson (from a story by Henry Thorp). ‘The music by Merlin Morgan. 11.15: Light orchestral concert by A.B.C. (Melbourne) Concert Orchestra, conducted by .Perey Code with Molly De. Gunst, soprano. THURSDAY, MAY 9. 9.30: King’s Jubilee programme. An attempt will be made to re-broadcast from the Empire station the ceremony of the members of the Lords and Commons presenting addresses to his Majesty the King, relayed from Westminster. Hall, London. 10.35: National programme from Sydney, studios. "The Bond of Friendship," a romantie operetta founded on the story of the same name by Hans Christian Andersen. Music by Ernest Truman, city organist, AROO. ROM. * (Liep.). Book by William B. Beattie. The A.B.C. (Sydney) Concert Orchestra and Wireless Chorus, directed by B. J. Roberts, Time: The present; place: in the mountains of Greece, at Delphi. FRIDAY, MAY 10. 9.30: "The Likes of Her," a play in three acts, by Charles McEvoy. Scenes: Act 1: Bridewell Court, a slum courtyard in Stepney one Sunday morning. Act 2: Monday morning in Sam _ Bilson’s coffee-house where Sally works. Act TII: Sally’s room in Bridewell Court, the next day. 10.50: Brass band concert by Malvern Tramways Band, conducted by Harry Shugg. James Patterson, tenor; Dolly Stewart, entertainer at the piano; and a comedy interlude, ‘Moonshine and Honeysuckle." SATURDAY, MAY 11. 9.30: National programme from Sydney studios: "The Pink Lady," a musical comedy in three acts, featuring Gladys Moncrieff. Story of the play from the ¥rench farce "Le Satyre," by Georges Berr and Marcel Guillemand. Book and Lyries by ©. M. S&S. McLellan. Music by Ivan Caryll. 10.45 (approx.): Ballad Concert by the A.B.C. (Sydney) Concert Orchestra. conducted by EH. J. Roberts. Assisting artists: Kitty Glover (contralto), Albert Baker (tenor). 12.10: Meditation music.