New Britain herald., 1925-01-27
Through The Static

Last night was not one 10 throw person Into ecstasies of joy, In tact, there is no doubt that a few old fashion words, ruled out in po- lite society, were employed by radio enthusiasts There was practically no static, but programs came in half heartedly and with no pep. What lit- tle could be heard, faded from tlmo to time, so that there was little en- joyment.
 WlSH. the old reliable and some- times much mallgned broadcasting station of New England, proved to be friend in need. This station came through with its usual excel lent Monday evening program, mak- Ing up for the punk presentations which other stations see fit to favor fans with on the opening night of each week.
 Tho St. James theater orchestra, under the direction of Charles Hec- tor, provides real treat each week. This group of musicians was broad cast from the Boston studio and eX- ceptionally clear transmission 1t was. Selections from Faust" was enjoy able, as was the Gold and Silver Waltz" The broadcast period for this orchestra proved all too short last evening and 1t was with regret that we heard the announcer pro- claim the end of its program.
 The Allepo drum corps, otherwise known as the Shriners' band, of Bos- ton, took charge of the microphone, rendering a different class of music, although it was hard to say which of the two aggregations appealed to us most. This band played short pro- gram of martial airs, swinging into a medley of old time favorites which set the old folks to singing quietly to themselves. Among, the numbers were, Comrades" Little Annie Rooney" After the Ball." and sev- eral other well known songs which were at the height of the popularity 25 or more years ago, but are still going strong.
 Aida" by the Chicago Civic ! Opera company, broadcast from the Boston Opera House by WNAC, did not cover itself with glory as it came out of our loud speaker. At times the broadcast failed to come out of the speaker at all. It seems to us that an opera is not particularly satisfy ing as a radio feature. Of course there's the singing, but native 1tal- | ian would have had hard job mak- ing out what the performers said and sang from WNAC. Give us a s2 seat with the stage in front of Us, any time, for any kind of a show. Ex- We were treated CD to a broad casts from the stage are not satie- flying.
 We were treated o to a broad cast which has been unusual since 1 the International tests some time ago. The pest, about whom so much has been. written and said in time past, was on last night, His key pounding was particularly interest ing--to alienists. He didn't bother us for many minutes, which was toe long. to say the least. One thing we can say about him: he can send foul dashcs in succession almost perfect, ly now. It seems 10 be no trouble al all. What of it, if he monopolize al the sets in New Britain? It's in the interests of science, so fans should be willing to make concessions, Eh what?
 "Ten Nights in A Barroom," tho play which was supposed 10 have been broadcast from woe, Daven port, proved to be bashful piece and absolutely refused to be enticec anyw here near our aerial. Once in { while, a voice could be heard or woes wave length, but, of course one could not say very much abou the program from such material.