New Britain herald., 1926-08-14
Through he Static

over this vicinity last evening made radio reception fit for the ash heap. We were forced to shut off the set several times in the course of the evening, when the flashes of light ming threatened to paralyze our re- ceiver. Stations came through loud, but that didn't help much.
 At about TAO o'clock we tuned in on WIZ, New York, hearing George Olsen and his orchestra in two se- lections. Ting -a-Ling" and Her Bows Are Only Rainbows," both of which we enjoyed heartily, the more because our entertainment was so short lived. We shut down when the static and flashes of lightning got too personal.
 The Gibbs Rythmic Paraphrasers from WTIC offered a group of de- lightful selections in an unusual manner. The recital was brilliant and the work of each musician was above the average 1t seemed to us. Under their ministration the heav- fest classic would sound good to us, and we don't care for heavy classics as rule. Among the numbers played by this group last evening, that is, the numbers we enjoyed most, were Fantastic Orientale," :" based on themes of Rimsky-Korsa- koff; Scotch fantasy, including many old familiar Scotch airs, including Annie Laurie" Blue Bells of Scotland" and Aud Lang Syne."
 We listened to the "Debs" at WTIC and enjoyed all three of them There was No. 45, a soprano soloist, who offered Lullaby" and T Passed By Your Window" To say that we listened to both of her numbers is quite enough. As a rule we don't enjoy sopranos over the air, as most of you know, but we were very much intrigued by No. 45's voice last evening. We'd like to hear more from her, as doubtless we shall. A baritone soloist, No. 4S, was also on the program and his offering included Sunrise and You" He did pretty well, although he seemed afraid Of what his voice might do to the window panes. A pianist, No. A, was also on the program with a group of classical selections, the names of which we did not get. The work was excellent and showed great study. In fact all three of them were worth listening to.
 WGY, WPG, WBZ, VEAL and several others came through loud, although we didn't try to listen to them for any length of time, be- cause of the static. This same static was so heavy it didn't pay to waste the batteries on radio after Il o'clock.
 And, by the way, we have just re- ceived a letter from WRNY, New York, in regard to a note inserted in this column recently, to the effect that, while that station interfered with WGY, Schenectady, not long h6OI illdl NOllulLlOll 10 lOL IiiolllLNob at the present time. The letter, in part, says:
 Having seen your statement that we interfere with WGY, we hasten to assure you that, while such may 1 have been the case some weeks ago, it does not apply to present condi- 1 tions.
 Tests conducted by our engineers in conjunction with the staff of WGY have shown our Wavemeter ws slightly incorrect, but this has now been adjusted and no further interference should now be exper- fenced by anyone"
 By that statement it is shown that WRNY is anxious to cooperate with the public. And, too, the station did not pirate" the wave of 374.S. This wave was duly assigned to 1t by the Department Of Commerce. And so we wish the station luck and every thing is rosy. But. to tell the honest truth, we don't have as much suc- cess in bringing it in as we did when it was on it's old wavelength. Wean, Providence, affects US the same way. The former great volume with which these stations came in has been, for some reason, decreased as far as our reception of them is concerned.
 Yesterday noon, from WTIC, we listened to the regular Friday lunch | con concert by the Travellers club orchestra. Particularly did We enjoy the piano solo, Deep Henderson" It was handled well and it came through deep and clear. My Dream of The Big Parade" by the entire orchestra, was also well done. A new stunt, that of sandwiching a few classical concert numbers into the program, is commendable and provides an interesting variation from the steady round of dance music.
 | Here's letter which WTIC's pub | licity department has passed on as being of interest. WTIC often re- ceives some very amusing letters from fans, most of which are read in the Mail Bag period, which cannes every Friday at 10:30. The follow ing is an actual letter received a few weeks ago: Dear Sir:
 T am let you know, that we was t-ta t,,rr N~ day and Thursday, and enjoyed very good.
 The program which been started it at S:30 D. m,, k. s. T. was very good, the Quartet was best for in this evening, we like very much the song Wood >Shape-Chape. We be glad hear the Quarte, once more.
 We do not hear aney more the prisend-song which we like very