New Britain herald., 1927-10-28
Through tie Static

There was plenty of volume last night, with static playing minor 1 part in the proceedings, for a change. There seemed to be lots Of 1 stations available and we moved around, looking for information and ! entertainment We managed to find 1 both. Interstation interference both l cred considerable and we found that ! fading was also a factor to contend 1 with.
 Of course, the big feature of the evening was the Navy Day program 1 from Washington. broadcast by l WTIC in conjunction with other NEG stations. The program opened with stirring rendition of the fla l miliar Anchors Aweigh" by the 1 Navy Band orchestra, an organiza- | ton that has proved its merit before ! the microphone on more than one ocasion. Curtis D. Wilbur. secre- 1 tary of the navy, was the first on the program and he spoke at length on ! the merchant marine. We left as ! Secretary Wilbur was speaking. The program came through well, at least ! the start of it did. It might have originated in the WTIC studios, 1t was that clear and unhampered by l buzzes, huns or other things.
 We noticed that the battery was beginning to weaken after we left WTlC. So we quit shortly before II o'clock. But don't go way, because we have the early evening bulletins to speak about.
 That fellow Jimmie McManus, billed at WBZ under the heading "Pianistic Capers," provided one of the best popular piano recitals that we have had the good fortune to hear. Endowed with a keen sense of rhythm he was able to make the piano eat out of his hand. not an easy stunt, we assure you, Under the Moon," a number that allows for much paraphrasing, if one can para phrase a popular number, was offer ed by him, as was. Roam On, My Little Gypsy Sweetheart"
 From WIZ which came through much like it used to before it got sore because WEAF had boosted its power, came the mellow tones of ar organ played at one of the larger hotels in New York city. Midnight Bells' (Belles, If you choose) and "The Rosary" were two of the num- bers. WIZ was steady and clear although it's volume, for some reason or other, doesn't compare with that of WEAF.
 The Comfort Hour which. by the way, lasts from 7:30 to o'clock each Thursday evening, cam' through from WEAF, WEEI ant WTIC. B. A. Rolfe and his musi. clans, provided snappy tunes during the period, helping matters along considerably. "Volga Boatman, Bells of St. Mary" and Blue Danube Waltz were presented in z delightful manner, accompanied b. equally delightful announcements.
 KDKA faded considerably, al though we managed to hear part 0 a program emanating from WIZ an shared by WBZ. We moved owe to WSM, Nashville, where the An drew Jackson orchestra played, b request, When Day Is Done," wit vocal chorus. That number is
 honey to our way of thinking.
 WOR, Newark, was broadcastin the Philharmonic concert from Car negie hall. but all we heard was
 long description of Braums sym phony. The talk was interesting but the station faded and away W went. WBAL offered it's dance or chestra, the organization playin "Yesterday" and, as we allow tha : chance for q very pocr pun to sll by, we hasten to tell you a fe0 things about the future.
 It seems that W'TIC has engage several new features for the comin months Van and SchenCk, inter nationally known harmonists, wi be heard through that station eac Wednesday evening at 7.3O o'cloc beginning next Wednesday, Tn broadcasting of Broadway show will be brought to q close, beginnin this Saturday evening. Instead ( that feature, Walter Damrosch symphony orchestra will be hear over the Hartford wave each Sat urday evening at 8 o'clock, begin
 ming November 5. Vincent Lopez ar
 His Orchestra will become d reguls
 feature of WTIC, beginning ne, Wednesday evening at II o'Clocl Thereafter, the orchestra will |
 heard each Monday evening at
 o'clock. The Anglo Persians will heard for tht first time throug WTlC next Friday evening at
 o'clock. The famous WEAF brde game will be heard through WIT
 each Tuesday evening at 10 o'cloc
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