New Britain herald., 1927-07-02
Through tie Static

USV0XU SSSe OS0SGS While volume was excellent, nay. heavy. last evening, alas. likewise
 was the buzz. which. my dear friends. has become Q well knit af- fair, resembling a whir more than anything else. This was to be found
 everywhere and. to tell the truth, it
 was the reason for our quitting the set at an early hour. Someone, we
 know where. but we realize that the publishing of names might prove embarrassing to the party involved (and to us, too. unless the trains are running on schedule) was operating an electric motored sewing machine. Now you know the noise set up by one of those spark shooting baby motors. We'll, the noise was set up.
 Keeping the above thought in mind, we will discuss 1t in relation to the traffic light system in the city of New Britain. Now, going back to the preliminary arguments, we come to the conclusion that No" is both 8 correct and an obvious answer. But, to be serious for a sentence or two, we derived little pleasure from lis tening last night. Our mind was oc- cupied continually with the thought that the evening would be great one if those two noises were wing with each other for the champion ship of the southwestern part of the city.
 Early in the evening, From WBZ. Bert Dolan's orchestra provided in- teresting dance tunes, including Somebody Said" "Side By Side" and many others. Bert, himself, we believe, sang the vocal solos and handled the announcing, He's a much better announcer than vocal ist. WBZ wasn't hampered by the display of atmospheric pyr otechnics, to any great extent, and it ploughed through with even greater volume than usual.
 
 WGY, steady during the daylight hours, became highly excited after darkness set in. and we were treat ed to delightful ride on the scenic railway, or the Whip, or whatever other amusement park devise you may wish to choose. The station faded like all get out and the best we could do was to sit still and hang on. r
 WIZ presented a chorus of buzzes, high speed affairs, and reception was not so good. On the low waves, there was the usual mixup of stations.
 We have some rather interesting news items to present 10 the radio fans, so. after one more review, we'll turn the meeting over to whoever wants to take it.
 Those who turn on the radio for a background while they read. play, or what not, got good back ground last night if they kept coupled up with WTIC al evening. The Hartford station twice broadcast programs from New York in addi- ton to being perked up with some good stuff on it's own hook. The or chestra from WEAF was extra good, all instruments being clearly heard. Even the bass was all there, which is not always the case. Henry Burr sang a few songs in beautiful style. A fine projection of singing was made by the Southport quartet, which came later, the selections in cluding "Carmena." the famous old waltz song," "The Shadow of Night" by Beethoven, arranged from piano sonata theme by that master.
 The National Broadcasting com- pany, which has had things pretty much its own way, insofar as net work broadcasts have been concern cd, will have formidable rival. be- ginning Sunday. September 4. when the new Columbia chain of stations will be inaugurated. This chain Will serve the radio audiences east of the Rockies and will expand in time. A total of 14 stations will be included when the network begins its exist cnce.
 Major J. Andrew White, famed sports announcer and a pioneer i'll the broadcasting world, will be at the head of the technical affairs Of the newly formed system. It's head quarters will be in the Paramount Building, New York city, and the key station will be WOR, Newark, N. J.
 Internationally famous musicians and entertainers, under contract for a long term of years. win provide the programs. It is the aim of the Columbia Broadcasting System to provide the best in entertainment.
 The following stations are includ- ed in the prospective chain at the