NEGRO DEBATERS ON AIR

Radio Record, 24 June 1938, Page 18

NEGRO DEBATERS ON AIR

Broadcasts From_ Auskland and Christchurch_Re-opening %f Parliament -Kipnis Next W eek_New Features fron Commercial Stations

YSITING New Zealand for "contests with the Univer- . sity Colleges, the team of negro debaters from LeMoyne University College in U.S.A.will be heard in debate with "Auckland University on June 28. The subject. is "That Continued Work ‘for Peace is Impossible as Well as: Undesirable." This debate will be broadcast by 1ZM. THE. team will. debate with Canterbury College on the proposition "That the People of America have Found a Formula for Happiness." This debate, on July 18, will be broadcast from 3YA. T he visitors will take the affirmative in each of these’ debates. The two debaters are: James Spencer Byas, aged 21, born Tennessee, and graduated from LeMoyne College with B. SC. ‘degree last..year. Charles Webster Gilton, aged 22, ‘born’ in’ Georgia, also graduated 'B.Se. degree at LeMoyne. MR. BYAS has represented his , university in two debating tours in California and New England, and Mr. Gilton has represented it for the last four years. He has spoken against Oxford University, and the Anglo-Scottish Union. MANAGER of the team is Professor Boris G. Alexander, head of the Department of Economics and Government at LeMoyne College.’ He was born in Moscow and educated there, in England and in. America. For the last six years’ Professor Alexander. has been hews cominentator . over a number, of. radio stations. : LeMoyne | College, "Memphis, Tennessee,. was founded in 1870 for negroes by the American Mis- " sioniary" Association. ~~ DURIN G the tour Professor Alexander will give.a series of talks, one. "at each oF the four main: Stations," on. "Lets Vi sit America." No varrangements. ‘have heen: thade fo ‘broadcast the: team’s..debates" with Victoria’ Glllege® and "Otago University. :

EN aid of ‘the Hard of Hearing _ League. two plays written in U.S.A. with expert knowledge have been produced and recorded in New Zealand by the NBS. The plays

ble re i i he itt i dd illustrate the affliction of deafness and the best methods of treating it. The first play is to be broadcast on June 30 from 3Y A. JPARLIAMENT opens on ‘Tuesday. June 28, for the forthcoming session. His Excellency, the Governor-General. Lord Galway, will perform the opening ceremony at 2.830 p.m. Proceedings will be broadcast by 2YA. , WELLINGTON’S Town Hall will be the mecea of musiclovers on the evenings of June 25 and -28, when Alexander Kipnis, famed Russian singer, will make two publie.apnearances scheduled by the NBS. Noet Newson..one of New Zealand's finest pianists, is associated with. Kinnis in the role of accomnanist and :assisting artist. Station 2YA will relay the concert, Alexander Kinnis arrived Wellington by the Awatea on Mon- . day,: to..begin. his New Zealand tour. , oo, EW Sunday evening features offered hy the ZB stations are "A Tale of Two Cities," already running at Auck‘Jand, which begins’ at 2ZB and 38ZB

"on . Sunday next, and at 4ZB, July 10. Time: 9 p.m. all stations. "Mirth Parade," the new Sunday. evening ‘humour session, is now running at all ZB ‘sta tions at 8 p.m. PVEEK before last a 1ZB announcement stated that ‘the station: would _ be glad to-hear from listeners in all districts about the quality. of reception ‘of the new transmitter. The annouticement was broadcast only three times, "and as.a direct result hundreds of: letters were received at the. station; ‘all helping materially to determine the coverage. a ue "Strife" -A DMIRERS of the plays written by John Galsworthy © have Beey: "well served this year by Nationat: ~stations. Following the. broadcasting "of "Old English" and "Loyalties" . comes "Strife" at 9.5 p.m. on Sunday,, June 26, from 2YA. The plays deals with an industria’ dispute, ‘Galsworthy’ Ss method, essentially objective, leans .towards the presentation of a series of analyses rather than.a continuous flow

of narrative. His purpose is to throw light on the dark places, the evils and abuses of life, for the guidance of others; dnd to do so impartially, showing the good at the same time as the bad. As with many of the plays broadeast, "Strife" is entirely a Nasional Broadcasting Service producton. Home Science HERE was once a time when many things from the garden were disearded ag not being suitable for the kitchen. Perhaps you didn’t think bean sprouts could be put to use. Well they ‘can, and next Wednesday at .3.15 p.m. the Home Science. Tutorial Session -from 4YA will tell you all about "Bean Sprouts and Their Uses." Recorded Plays N the next few days two. recorded NBS plays will be heard from 3YA. They are "The Fatal Step," on June 26, and "Sterner Stuff," on June 30. Complaints were made some time ago ‘that good. radio plays, recorded ' or otherwise, were rarely heard from the national stations, 3YA’s schedule lately has given an effective answer. Naval Engagement (SHEERY sort of knockabout show __.. With an atmosphere of -nautical héartiness was that presented by "The Radio Boys of H.M.S. Achilles’ from 1¥YA.on.Saturday week during the conceft programme. Listeners liked it not only because it was "different," but because it was good entertainment. The ‘combination consists of five musicians from ‘the cruiser. They gave pleasing vocal items, comedy and patter that was up to professional standard. Inecidentally: most of the-numbers, including the opening chorus which was very bright and tuneful, were composed by George Hilland, an A.B. on H.M.S. Achilles, "Beau Geste"’ ADVANCE reports from Australia indicate that ‘Beau Geste," soon to be heard over the ZB stations, is well up to the standard of several recent first-rate radio versions of famous novels. The story was one of eight books written by P. C, Wren, following service in the French Foreign .Legion, with headquarters at Bel-Abbis.. During the world war he served with the British forces in East Africa, being invalided to England with the rank of major. He had previously lived for

about 10 years in India, where he .was Assistant-Director of Education and Physical Culture to the Bombay Government, also Western India’s champion fencer. "Beau Geste"’ will begin .

at 1ZB and 3ZB on July 4, and 2Z6B and 4ZB on July 11. Time: 8 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Anonymous LL the money. that ig collected at Dunedin’s weekly community sings is devoted to worthwhile causes, and because that fact is well known, public support has never been wanting. One of the most remarkable spontaneous contributions has been that given. by an anonymous person who .has at the beginning of each season for the past few years forwarded the sum of £5. When the sings started this year, the committee naturally wondered whether this donor would again come to light. He (or she) did, but instead of qa £5 donation this year’s contribution was doubled. Staff Appointment R. K. G.. KEARNBY, of the head office advertising staff of the. NCBS. has been appointed advertising ‘manager of 3ZB, Mr. Kearney was once manager of Goldberg’s,- Christ-. church, then assistant-general manager for that firm for New Zealand, Later be became general manager of .Radio Features for New Zealand. . " Daredevils. ONE of the strangest fraternities in... the world is the band- of brothers who stunt for a living at Hollywood. What, they do. was described in.a new feature from 2ZB last week, called "Daredevils of Hollywood." It describ-.. ed in their own words, the. hair-raising

exploits of men . who doubled for film stars in _ perilous... situations. Last week Bob Rose des scribed an 85ft. dive into a chan-' nel. a foot,deep. This week Slim Talbot will say how he felt when, from the deck of a launch, he grabbed a rope ladder hanging from an aeroplane travelling at 65 miles per hour. Time: 8:45. p.m. Wednesdays... Hollywood (TALKS on "Hollywood To-day". will be continued throughout the -muntbof June by Mr. Doug. Snelling Time, 3.45 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursday. ° By The Sea ‘Tare: (by the sea) is famed chief+ "ly for its. delightful Caroline. Bay where drowning is said to be the most difficult thing in the world, But it also ‘flourishes industrially and has = be hind it, some of the ‘richest country. in .the Dominion.’ -. Pitnarn’s Industrial Wxhibition...and Wintez Show, displaying all the wealth. of the South Canterbury province, will open ‘at 3-p.m.'on-July 2, and -3¥A-.will tell Ys listeners all about ‘t,.. Football. that, afternoon will be. masse through 8XL. «Praise "pa. Right to. Dic"--a. a from. 3YA by. Avon Players the’ other, nights--has ‘earned ‘praise from’ many sources. Orie‘listener in, Welling- ton said that’ he had’ heard plays both "on ‘long-wave and :-shortwave from all over. the, world,-and had. heard nothing better than the Avon. Broup. Curious

~ . re ly enough, the players themselves were not completely satisfied with their performance, but they will be quite justified in taking a bow from a listener whose letter bore the stamp of sincerity. Another combination to come in for a back-pat was the Woolston Brass Band, for its contribution to 8YA’s programme the other night. Not Starred ECENT sidelight of Christchurch atranged by 8ZB was a radio visit to the observatory at Canterbury University College where it wag hoped to take listeners into the tall tower and i ~s

give .them a peep through the tele scope. The stars were shy, however, and their blushes were hidden by rain curtains through which even the spotlight of Canterbury’s seat of learning could not pierce. And so Dr, Mclean. in charge of the observatory, wag induced by the announcer to enter into a bright astronomical] conversation. Tone Poem HE Richard Strauss tone poem, "Thus Spoke Zarathustra," will be presented from 4YA next Sunday at 2.30 p.m. Sergei Koussevitsky and the Boston Symphony Orchestra are the performers, Hockey OOD 248 broadcast last week, was the studio interview with members of the English Women's Hockey Team now touring New Zealand. Listeners learned that the Englishwomen had ‘played hockey in America, Germany, Austria and Denmark, had never been beaten overseas, thongh Miss Knott. the captain, opined that. Germany might beat England this year, The interview, incidentally, brought a con-

OE OE NC ED ie ut Ne gratulatory letter from the New Zealand Hockey Association to sports’ announcer Len. Aldridge. The second test with New Zealand will be relayed from Wanganui by 2ZB on the afternoon of July 16, Busy STATION director of 1ZB, Mr. Walter Illiot, last week announced the withdrawal of "Friend John" (Mr. John Brown), programme organiser at the station, from activities among the "Diggers." For over two sears John has faced a growing job and has heen forced bit by bit to drop his work at

the microphone. He held on to the Sunday night "Diggers’ Hour" with Rod. Talbot as long as possible, but it was this that he had to give up last week, Rod. Talbot will continue the *Diggers’ Hour" with the assistance of the seven or eight station "diggers." but now and again John will be heard during these sessions-when he can be spared. Readings VISITING Wellington before leaving for England, Mr. D'Arcy Cresswell, well known for his readings from 1Y A, is to give two talks on modern poctry from 2VA, the first on June 23. and the second on June 27. He will give readings and comment. Homer AlMosr before history became _history as we know it to-day, there wandered from city to city among the Greeks of Asin Minor, an aged, destitute and blind minstrel, who, DPlaving on his harp, sung wonderlu) stories of

the heroes of old. The minstrel’s name was Homer, a man whose name has lived for 3000 years, and whose "Iliad" and "Odyssey" are read and admired by all lovers of good literature throughout the world. When, or how, Homer wrote these epic poems is not known. Such material as has been collected regarding his life is largely legendary, but certain it is that he did write SOKO

them, or at any rate put them together in the first place. The "Iliad" is a magnificent work, though much of its value has been lost through enforced and automatic learning of lengthy passages at school. Some idea of what has been Jost by this drilled and disinterested learning is certain to be gleaned next Friday night when Professor T. D. Adams reads passages from Book I of the "Iliad" from 4YA, Athletics NE of the greatest athletic events in Canterbury-the Takahe-Akaroa relay race-will be run oD June 25, It is followed annnally by hundreds of motorists and, as the finishing line draws near, excitement is infense. Statio 8YA will provide listeners with progress reports throughout the day and give a few of the highlights from time to time. For Flying NOTHER radio transmitter for aviation is to be added to the Canterbury province. It will be in Harewood, just outside the boundary of Christchurch, where the municipal aerodrome is being constructed. The transmitter building is complete, and an early start will be made witb the installation of the equipment. The receiving station and direction-finding equipment will be nearby, Sporting Musician "QPORTS CLUB,’ a regular weekly feature from 2YD since the station’s inauguration, has brought wrestlers, golfers, Rughy footballers, ericketers, jockeys, trainers, bowlers and ftennis stars, in fact, all personalities: of sport to the microphone for a period of friendly intimacy with the listener. Often it is found that the sportsmen

possess other talents. Such a one is Cowboy Dick Raines, American wrestler visiting New Zealand. He will be heard from 2YD at 8.15 p.m, on June 27, when listeners will find that, apart from being a pleasing speaker, the mitman can perform on the harmonica. Supper Club INCH a survey has proved it to be a valuable programme-time, 1ZB has been working to build up the dance period commencing at 11 o’clock each evening. On three evenings of the week listeners are invited to the "Supper Club of the Air," and on the other three to the "Radio Roadhouse," where they are entertained by leading dance bands and world-famous vocalists. Snappy commentaries and clever tieups make the dance features exceedingly bright ones, which should win 1ZB 2 fine late-evening audience. Had Their Problems YVEN the "good old days" had their problems, and apparently even such things as economics were not unknown. That competent speaker, Dr, G. C. Billings will speak from 4YA at 8.40 next Tuesday night on "Economic Systems of the Past: the Days of Manors, Guilds and Fairs." Happiness Grows (DOROTHY WOOD, who started the Happiness Club from 1ZB. announced last week that the membership was now nearly 2000. She said that branches were starting in some of Auckland’s suburbs. The whole club keeps on growing. Afternoons. are held for club members, and district meeting are held regularly. Dorothy’s mail still keeps her going at anything from 120 to 350 a minute in her daily" Happiness Club broadcast, Not So WT has been freely rumoured in the

southern city that Mr. Robert McKenzie, well-known 4YA sporting announcer-better known as "Whang"? McKenzie to football fans-avill be contesting the Dunedin South electorate (against the Hon. F. Jones) at the forthcoming general elections. Mr. McKenzie has now given his official denial to the rumour. It appears he had been approached to stand in the interests of the National Party either in Dunedin South or Dunedin Central, but "Whang" turned down the proposal. "Out West" R. R. B. BLACKMORE is to gve @ talk. "Out West," from 4YA next Friday night. He is not speaking about our West Const, but about the great open American spaces where men are men and women are glad of it. From Hawke’s Bay jfROM Napier comes Dorothy Buckingham, L.R.S.M., for two broadcasts from 2¥A. With her outstanding and pleasing soprano voice, this Hawke’s Bay artist will sing songs by Lane Wilson, Michael Head, and Hahn on June 26. On the following evening she will give a Lieder recital consisting of songs by Brahms, Schumann and Mendelssohn. She will go on to give

studio recitals from" 4YA.~ Her" first appearance will be on Thursday night, June 80, when at 8.18 she will be heard in a selection of Gipsy songs by Brahms, On the following Saturday night. she will be heard twice, at 8.12 and 8.46. On the latter occasion she will be accompanied by the 4YA Orchestra, conducted by Mr, James Dixon. "Mingled Yarn" ANOTHER play produced by the NBS is "Mingled Yarn," which touches upon some totally imaginary incidents in the life of William Shake-

eae speare. Written by Edmund Barclay for radio presentation, this play wil! be heard from 2YA at 9.27 p.m. on June 29, Films On The Air OOD film broadcasts are always welcome and 2ZB excerpts last Thursday, from "Love and Hisses" and "T See Ice," easily made the listening grade. Both were handled by the live-ly-voiced Barend Harris, a New Zealand bass, who set Australian critics clutching dictionaries: for superlatives in the earlier days of broadcasting. "Doubling" THOUGH the .typist types, and the clerk goes his clerkly way, some stations have on their staffs people who have the ability to "double." Take, for instance, Miss Thelma Cusack, of 3ZB. She does the usual round of work in business hours, but when it comes to a violin she can bring a fine instrument and equally fine ability to bear for broadcasting. She was introduced the (Continued on next page.)

other night in violin solos accompanied by the Christchurch Civic Organ, played by Mrs, Warrilow. The blend was just about perfect. Dance Relays STATION 4ZM had an extra night on the air last week. when it broadcast the Police Ball on the Monday. This station has made rather a specialty SUPSHAGEOVAGTATEALASERSTORSERALRERIA2EERASSERENREEI11 Ee

of relaying dance functions, With 4ZM it is not just a matter of relaying the orchestra, they go much more thoroughly Into the matter than that.