New Britain herald., 1926-06-21
Through he Static

An. Boswell how could you have ! In truth, depraved sir, you have bit ten us on the neck!
 The weekend, friends and emula- tors, was above scorn. In fact, if such conditions persist. summer re- ception will prove much better than that Of the winter. You all know 1 that last winter played us a dirty trick and all that and the summer should really make up for the dis appointments and crash through with something besides static. The 1 only fault to find with last nights reception was the scarcity Of really interesting programs and the efforts
 of the railroad radios 10 make life miserable. Regading Saturday night, we have nothing of a deprecating nature to say.
 The really big feature Of Satur- day evening was the ease with which Chicago stations were heard. Every station which we heard from that city burst in with all the glory Of a new born day, In fact all stations were behaving exactly as they should. and there was no dearth Of material to work on. It was what we should call, off hand. a nearly per- feet evening, and we hope those peO- pie who were going to buy radio sets but didn't because they always read where conditions were tough, will reconsider and purchase models. You're welcome, dealers.
 
 From WIZ early in the evening came two diverting features, a series of solos by Max Halfen, tenor. and some real old time dance music by the "Pattering Pats" Kalfen in a clear, strong voice, which was aided materially by the substantial trans mission of the R. c. A. station, pre- sented When You and I Were Young, Maggie" Little Boy Blue" and several other old timers. Alto gether, a successful effort. Pat Lynch and Pat Woods, two sons of Erin, proved conclusively that the modern dance orchestras are not alone In the ability to make the feet hop all over the place. These two fellers played fiddle and accordion duets, providing several Of the real old time dance tunes in an interesting manner. One of 'em was Lakes of Kildare"
 By the way have you noticed how WEAF, New York, has been behav- ing during the past few days. Vol ume galore and little fading. Really, the milleuium cannot be far off. We heard Ben Bernie's orchestra in one selection, I'd Climb The Highest Mountain" that clever "Humor- esque" cut-out for the little tots,
 WTAM, Cleveland, came in loud and clear with a little faltering now and then just to make the tans ner- vous. The first number was a med ley by the orchestra, which includ- ed Clouds With a Silver Lining Smile Again" and several others. There was song, Hello regard ing which wed prefer to say little, and then the Gang took up the eve ning's business which consisted mostly of jokes and pms Somehow or other. the group doesn't strike that responsive chord which used to make us look forward to the pro- grams each Saturday evening. You remember how 1t used to be. Art Hershke used to read the telegrams, providing some humorous comment and then the band used to play whatever numbers were requested. Now it's all cut and dried like a vaudeville show and the greatest at- traction. that impromptu spirit is gone. The programs are still enjoy able, of course, but their charm is gone. Woe is me! (Deep sob).
 Ford and Glenn al WLS, Chicago, did their regular Saturday evening stunt, ably assisted by Ralph Elm erson at the organ. We get q big kick out Of the trips of the Twin Wheeze" 10 every corner of these old United States of ours, The pro- grams are refreshing, to great eX- tent because the boys have no set schedule and no set lines. They carry on an informal little meeting before the microphone, much as three fel- lows might gather at a club or In a home and josh each other. But they | never say too much and their re- marks are always interspersed with excellent harmony numbers and or gan selections. These boys may not be the kings of entertainers, but they certainly are Q trio of crown princes. and not German ones either. And we like them because they don't kid the public, that's hn-