New Britain herald., 1928-02-13
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There was too much noise Satur- day night and so we stayed near home. patronixing the local and semi-local stations. Static was quite heavy and there was considerable fading and other disturbances. There wasn't startling amount of inter- esting material on the air, either, ex- cept that coming from nearby sta tions. Interstation interference pro- vided hair-raising episodes.
 '"The Serenade." Victor Herbert's comic opera, was capably produced through WTIC. hooked up with the Rlue network. The production was extremely tuneful and provided ample opportunity for the use of really good voices. of which there were several in the group. Jessfca Dragonette and Colin O'More had leading parts in the production, al- though the lead was sung by a con- tralto. As the "Old stager" ex- plained, the. speaking lines of the musical were quite silly, at times approaching burlesque, but the song numbers were delightful to the ear. A typical comic opera plot ran through the production, with stagey bandits and beautiful ladies.
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 WLs, Chicago. held the weekly barn dance and Of course there was lots of fun. as there always Is on that wavelength. Before the dance could be held the pigs had to be driven out and they made a terrible commotion as they were sent into the cold. cold world. The squealing was natural. to say the least. After that the fiddles were tuned up and everyone started having a good time. including ourself. An old timer stod around calling out the dances and the effect was decidedly real. The station came through strong, but there was considerable static.
 It was possible to keep the radio turned on all day yesterday and to hear music continually, from 3 o'clock in the morning until as long as one wished to stay up last night. Conditions allowed for considerable volume and not much static as there was Saturday night. The usual local noises were heard to good advan- tage.
 Beethoven's Fifth symphony came in for considerable attention over WTIC yesterday. Director Dana Mer- riman of the Symphonic Ensemble arranged for 1t to be played in part by his group between and 1 o'clock in the afternoon. The First Movement was presented. Later on, during a program coming from the NEG studios, the National Symphony orchestra played the entire Sym phony.
 We heard John D. Rockefeller Jr.. as he spoke on Character: The Foundation of Successful Business" over WIZ WBZ, etc, in the eve ming. Uncle Henry and MT. Editor" were present and the hour was as entertaining as usual. An interesting crime story was dramatized by a cast, notable among which was the gentleman who took the part of tho Italian cobbler. Then. in contrast, there was an interesting comedy story about an airplane trip and q particular brand of prepared food. Music was sandwiched ill be- tween the other features.
 
 Othen heard last night were WAX, KYW. WTAM, WGY. woe, WSAI. WCBD. WWJ. WLW. WGN, WOR. WJR, WEEI and CKCX.
 The Blue network of the NEG offers two interesting features with in the next two nights. Tonight the 4cnd annual dinner of the National Republican club will be broadcast through WIZ and others at 9:30 o'clock. Addresses in honor of Abra- ham Lincoln will be heard. Nicho- las Longworth. speaker of the House of Representatives. will be the prin-