New Britain herald., 1926-09-18

Instruction by radio as a regular educational course in the schools of Connecticut is here. A gigantic class Of approximately 250,000 pupils will listen to the first program of WTICs course in music appreciation for school children at 1O:45 o'clock next i Wednesday morning. This number will probably be augmented by the many radio fans interested in hear ing just what such a course is like. The program is being worked out by the state board of education in CO., operation with WTIC. The first pro- gram will be broadcast in three parts, first, for primary grades; sec ond, for upper elementary grades and third, for high school students. Among the features for this first | broadcast will be a talk by Miss Helen Leavitt Of Boston, who will present the aims of the WTIC course. Her remarks will be music ally illustrated.
 Fight BrOadcasts Popular The Coney Island stadium bouts are enjoying wide popularity judg ing by the letters that pour into the studio of WHN, New York, which 1 station is handling this weekly feat ure. The bouts were put on last right and it is expected that next week will also see them occupying ! a prominent place on WINS sched- ule. This in spite of the fact that several authorities on the subject have expressed doubt as to their i continued poprlarity.
 Twelve OrchcstraS Scheduled ! TWelce orchestras, including that of Paul Ash, the Purple Derby Trav- cling orchestra, the Oriole artists and the Nightingales, will contribute their music ot the reformation of the miscreant Jazz at the Interna- toinal Congress of Jazz which will be held from September 20 to 25 in the Broadway armory, Chicago, and broadcast by WBBM of that city. To make a "lady" out of Jazz" will be the purpose of the congress and the progress of the reformation of thi, imquitoUs hoyden who has infused 'ne staid responsibility of the muse, Caliope. 'yitN mood of barr arism will be interestcdly followed.
 kDIlA's Sixth Birthday KDKA Pittsburgh, will observe its sixth birthday anniversary next Monday evening. the celebration tc be marked by the dedication of new and up-to date studio, claimed to be one of the best in the country IThe dedication program will begin with a dinner concert by the West Iinghousc band. followed by ada csses by nationally r6mous radiD speakers and men prominent n f.e 0o",Gc o' in'1stry and business, as well as 5he theater. Selarrions by the KDl[A Little Symphony orchestra will be heard, as will music by a chorus of 10 voices. B:s from the local thca- ters and program of dance music will close tho evenings snow.
 Nathan Hale ScsGuiCCntenniaI
 The program incident to the ob- seryance of the 150th anniversary of the death of Nathan Hale. which will take place at South Coventry, this state, next Wednesday evening will be broadcast in its entirety by WTIC, beginning at S:15 o'clock. This will include music. the prcscn- tation of a tribute to Nathan Hale from Calvin Coolidge. president of the United States. remarks by Gov ernor John H. Trumbull, and an histories address and eulogy on Nathan Hale by United States Sen ator Hiram Bingham. The program should be q highly enjoyable one.
 Chorus of 100 Voices
 The United Singers of Brooklyn, consisting of 400 male voices, will present a joint program with Shan mons band at Prospect park, Brook lyn tomorrow afternoon at o'clock and this feature will be broadcast by WNYC, New York.
 Pleased to Meet You"
 The Teaberry Boys who are well known wherever there is a radio set, will be on the air again next Friday evening at KDKA. Pittsburgh, after quitting the microphone for the sum- mer. The outfit this season will be the same, a 12 piece symphonic or chestra. the quartet, and the com edian, Jim Hughes. The opening program will be called "Pleased to