New Britain herald., 1925-01-16
Through The Static

Mime. Frances Alda's recital last
 night did not make connections as well as dil the Mccormack recital ! oS two weeks ago, as far us freedom ! from code and fading was concerned. 1 Her work was maSterful, but every station broalcastlng tho program was affected, atmosphcrically, the same way. The broadcast would al times fade out completely, come In strong for a few minutes and then fade out again. Running contrary 10 the usual form, the announcements came in strong, but last night there was little interest in the announce ments. Mighty Lax Rose" appeal cd particularly,
 Frank Ial'orEe anl his rendition of the two selections assigned to him on the program, proved an innova- ton for radio fans. His recital was , welcome relief from the many bang plano selections broadcast ny so-cai,cd "artists" He played in , an unassuming manner and some might have called his style leisurely. Nevertheless there was the touch of ,he true artist. The "Liebestraum," one of the best known of arrange mcntS for the piano, in spite of the fact that it was not played like thunder storm, as most pianists feel called upon 10 render 1t, was bcau- tlful.
 The Florcntine Quartet, probably was excellent also, but the numbers chosen by them were suitable for a perfect radio night and nothing else. We heard little of either of these se- lections. The concert orchestra ful- filled all hopes and covered itself with laurels, so to speak.
 WREO at Lansing, Mich, tumbled out of the loud speaker like 2,o00 pounds Of baked clay building ma teral. When You and I Were sev- enteen," played by the band, showed that this group is fully capable of playing dance music. The usual pa thetic attempt of a band to play dance music was missing, and the hrasses kept well in the background. Several marches came through from this station, also.
 WMBF. way down In Miami, Florida, lived up to the fondest tra- ditions of radio stations in that sec ton of the country, It must be that they have 10 sign pledge that they will talk about the beauties and the marvels of that state for at least three-quarters of the time during every period of broadcasting, They even had the president of the Cham Der of Commerce there to tell about It and then the announcer began. When he began, we quit.
 We heard a fellow wondering what 1 had become of Sally, from some 1 station out west last night. One black | mark for that station. The announc- ! CT was wise. He didn't say what sta- ton that noise was coming from.
 "WJAX saying Good d-bye'; WEAR saying Hello" came from Cleveland ! last night, and a program beftting such an occasion was rendered. Ted | Robinson, Philosopher Of Folly of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, gave some well chosen poems, one Of them a reply to Edgar Guests Tt | Take a Heap of Liyin' In a House 10 | Make It Home" The poet disagreed l with Mr. Guest. Robinson has voice for radio. No matter how long he talks, one doesn't tire Of him.
 Tony Emma, pianist, rendered a | program which proved to be one of | the best popular recitals Of the even ing. His hands seemed to be all over | the bey board at once. He played | Follow The Swallow" but that will | the key board at once. He played | it in an excellent manner and Suc- ceeded in disgusting the last two choruses so that 1t was pleasing to l hear. Eddie Connors did some tricks ! with his banjo. My Best Girl" was one Of his features.