New Britain herald., 1926-10-20
Through fife Static

0. Three little zeros sitting up there in the cold. We had intended to write cute little rhyme about that, but after giving the mater fif- taeen (l5) minutes thought, We have given up the idea. But, believe it or not the naughts (0) are symbolic. They stand for nothing. And so do We. Last night was big naught with a wreath around 1t. There was no static. but there was battery charger in the offing all evening, or perhaps 1t was something else. At any rate We listened to the most con- sistent buzzing we have heard in many weeks, and We certainly com pliment the source. It was a good job and none but the louder stations got through. That made it unani- nous.
 Distant stations refused our invi- tatlon 10 pay us a visit and so we again had the pleasure of listening to the old standbys. WNYC, New York, came through clear and loud for q change. The S. S. Bear Noun tain" orchestra offered a program of dance music which was enjoyable, seeing as we hadn't heard any dance music for at least 10 minutes, when we tuned in on the station. But, be- ing beggar last evening we couldn't choose our programs, a statement which is made in an effort to get away from the trite. But, getting back to WNYC, the orchestra played Waters of Minnetonka," Someone is Losin' Susan" and several others, stock orchestrations being used.
 The Pennsylvania Hour at WIZ hasn't the life it had when Norman Brokenshire had charge of it. The good natured raillery is missing and the program is more ordinary, at least, as far as the announcing is concerned. An odd combination, lute. guitar and bells, held our attention ir Hawaiian Folk Tune" a delicate ly rendered number. Then the or chestra played that old negro spir- itual, Swing Low. Sweet Chariot" And then we sought other fields.
 At WTIC the Symphonic Ensemble presented one of the most enjoyable programs it has been our fortune to tune in on. A particularly descrip- tive selection was Tales from The Vienna Woods" while selections from The Firef1y" brought to us the bright and airy music Of that group of compositions.
 MEAN, Providence. came through steadily with the Marion Bacon trio, caught up from WNAC. Boston, in group of popular selections. The con- cluding one was "Katinka." There was no fading and the station came through better than 1t has in weeks.
 The time worn Poet and Peasant" overture, which still holds charm for US, was offered by the Municipal band of Baltimore, from VEAL, that city. The station was it's usual self, offering strength and clarity. "WBAL March," rather stirring air, was also presented by the well known aggregation.
 Tuning back to WTIC later we heard the Palais Royal dance or chestra in several numbers. The or chestra seemed 10 be a bit better than usual, for some season or oth- CT. Lucky Day." "Meadowlark," T Cant Get Over a Girl Like You Loving a Boy Like Me-" and several others were played.
 At VGY, Schenectady we ran into more dance music by Pierce's Col den orchestra At that station the buzzing was quite loud, on and off, on and off. Just like that, although 1t didn't say those words.
 That's all for today. thanks!
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