New Britain herald., 1925-01-13
Through The Static


 went out like g. lamb, to make Use of an old saying. Early in the even- ing expectations were that 1t would be rough night. There was plenty of static. Later the air cleared and there was hardly any of this inter- ference to be heard. The only trou- hle came in the form of fading and all stations offended as far as this was concerned.
 The Hotel Breaker 1nterFrater- nity orchestra rendered the second of its program of dance music through WPG, Atlantic City. Lewis Chap man, director of this band, is a New Britain boy. and the concert held more than the usual interest for New Britain fans. No interference of any sort marred the perfect transmission and each instrument could have been picked out of the group and it's music traced through each number. Copenhagen" At The End of The Road" and many others were fea- tured.
 Harry Snodgrass rendered his usual faultless recital over WOS, To- cated in the dome of the capitol building, Jefferson City, Missouri. Last night he let the fans hear a number of classical selections, which were played fully as well as his pop ular reditions.
 Harry will be released from the Missouri state prison on Friday of this week, after serving three-year term for attempted robbery in St. Louis. He is white, 29 years of age and married. His musical reputation has been made since he has been in prison, although he had been play ing nine or ten hours a day as music demonstrator in the five and ten cent store previous to being sentenced.
 It seemed that nearly every station on the air last night presented a band concert as a part of its pro- gram. No fault could be found with them and, since bands sound well over the radio, they provided excel lent entertainment.
 
 Jack Shack made some funny, al though venerable remarks from WHN, as a part of his program. At least, we think 1t was Jack Shack. He gets the credit, or blame, as the case may be.
 WTAM at Cleveland presented a cornetlst oe quality in the course of the evenings program, A cornet is one of the most satisfactory instru- ments over the radio, as far as tone quality is concerned. This soloist came through with several of the better known cornet solos, al- though fading, not static, prevented the name from being made known.
 Nearly all of the dance orchestras are busily engaged these days in fol- lowing the swallow or wondering where Sally has gone. Personally, we're not interested, but one hope is that they find both Of these much lamented beings before long. Fol low The Swallow" gets tiresome after four orchestras have been heard to play the same number in one even ing. And as for lonesome tenor wondering Whats Become Of Sally" night in and night out, well, it's too much.
 McEnelly's Singing orchestra from WBZ at 11:30 o'clock was one req son why we stayed up so late. That band, besides coming through in great style, has many features to recommend it. One of them Is that the orchestraton used are not those in general use throughout the coun- try. Another, the boys can sing and do.. Third. they're not afraid 10 put a touch of comedy in the numbers Fourth, they know how to play dance music.
 Thursday will be 8 big night on the radio. The second Victor concert hour will go on the air. several fa- nous stars of the musical world being scheduled to perform through WEAF and kindred stations. No doubt there will be a great deal of interest in this program.
 Another big attraction on the ether Thursday night will be the farewell program of WEAK, Union Trust Co.,, Cleveland, and the debut of WEAR, Goodyear Tire and Rub. Der Co. from the same station. The program will he a big one and one which will go down in radio history no doubt.
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