1930-09-16 — Page 11

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1930.

RADIO TOPICS

THE CHINA

TO-DAY'S PROGRAMME. RECEPTION IN SIAM. ARCTIC AIR ROUTE.

The following programmo will, be bagadcast to-day from the Hong Kong Broadcasting Station 2.B.W. on a wavelength of 355 metres:-

5 p.m. to 6 p.m. European Dance Programme..

6

p.m.--European Programme

ef Victor Records. Valse Serenade (Tschaikowsky), Russian Soldier's Song (Altschuler),

Detroit Symphony Orchestra (0835),

Marche Miniature (Tschaikowsky), Polonaize in E Majar (Liszt),

Sergei Rachmaninad, Piano (6504). From the Studio

6.15 p.m.-"Esperanto as a Uni- versal Auxiliary Language," by

Martha R. Root.

0.45 p.m. Interpreter-Cheung

Hoknami.

Tales from the Vienna Woods

Waltz (Strauss),

(20015).

CHELMSFORD COMES THROUGH

PERFECTLY.

Wireless enthusiasts will doubt- less be interested in the following details of wireless reception in Bangkok, given by the Bangkok. Times on August 21:

were

KEEPING IN TOUCH BY RÁDIO.

her

MAIL.

SIDEWALK” CAFES.

AN INNOVATION MUCH APPRECIATED.

TASTY DISHES..

CHURCH IN, PANIC.

MOB ATTACKS THREE CATHOLICS.

PISTOL AT SERVICE.

Calle Cortabitarte.

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Manila, Sept. 1. The "sidewalk" cafes in Shanghai

Screams of women, cries, of! are found in gardens just off the On Sunday, July 6, 1930, pavement with wide gates flung children, and pistol shots rent the Shackleton's historic ship Quest, open in welcome, says a Shanghai air as three Roman Catholics were paper of September 9. Tiny, scrub assaulted by about 150 persons specially chartered from

bed board tablos wait under affiliated with the Iglesia de Norwegian owners, sailed from St. trees for the footweary passer-Cristo, at about 9.30 last night on

Јарапене .lanterns make Katherine's. Dock, London, on by.

A believer in the creeds of the Bplashes of colour over Chelmsford came through per- an exhibition which

recalls ar

Catholic church, Rufino Santiago, the tables, where guests eat,

smoke and talk; always 36, of the Manila Fire Depart fectly again this morning; in fact, the exploits of the hardy adven- and it was almost too strong for the turers of the middle ages who set they talk interminably of what?ment, residing at 1240 Calle Cortabitarte, suffered various in- The cane chairs are comfortable, juries as a result of the mobbing use of headphones. But unfor-out to open up the North West "cabbages and kings" perhaps. tunately not a single word of the passage. The expedition of 1930 the air cool, the shadows lurking affray and was rushed to the restful. Philippine General Hospitni for Test match was on the ether. We is known as the "British Arctic about the lanterns are

treatment. mooni on conducted first an Air Route Expedition" and has Overhead a large, peoring

There were many others who imaginary car journey up the for its object the investigation of looks down to see what it is all were slightly injured but traces of

about. Don't fall to look at the Mark Weber and Orchestra Great North Road, with pleasant an all-British Air Route Across menu-it is a bewildering array of these were not found by investi at appropriate the Arctic regions to Canada. hieroglyphics, unless you know Rus-gators sent out from the Luneta little homilica

is "bortsch," Police Station. Police reserves moments on some heinous motor-

Mr. H. G. Watkins, himself an sian-then, there

the scene of the assault to restore the courses from peanuts to

order. John McCormack, Tenaring crimes and misdeeds. This experienced explorer, heads the "sakuska," "grilled meat" and all from the Station were rushed-te

lasted for well over half an hour little band of fourteen men who liqueurs. Then a complete cabaret perform include among their number, sur- The waiters can bow beautifully, ance-with the names of the artistes as published in the Radio veyors, aeroplane pilots, wireless worthy of ex-colonels in the Czar's ly so that the most casual guest Times, which didn't convey much operators, geologists, meteorolog-guard. They smile and speak rapid to local listeners-in-occupied an ists and other experts.

feels welcomed with bands and This ended hour and a half.

Unlike the adventurous pion- banners. somewhere at about 3.30 a.mTI., local time. The next item was cers of three centuries ago who the broadcast of a play. This started out with little more than may still be on for all we know; and possibly something about the good ships, stout hearts and thei Test match followed it. But our crude instruments of the period, listener-in had decided by that the British Arctic Air Route Ex. time that not even a Test match pedition is thoroughly well found, commentary was worth sitting up the equipment comprising acro- any longer for. Moreover, to judge from the dismal figures in planes, fast motor boats and waiter approaches with waiter No. to-day's telegrams, it probably would not have been.

A Brown Bird Singing

(Hadyn Wood), Mother, My Dear (Trehame),

(1137).

To a Wild Rose & to a Water-Lily

(Macdowell),

A Deserted Farm & of Bros Rabbit

(Macdowell).

Myrtle Eaver, Piano (22101). My Old Kentucky Home (Foster), Carry Me Back to Old Virginny

(Bland) Rosa Ponselle, Soprano

(6509). Sleepy Valley (Waltz), I'm Just a Vagabond Lover,

Fox Trot Victor Salon Orchestra

(22130). Humoureske (Dvoraki, Valse Triste" (Sibelsa),"

(E836).

Mischa Elman, Violin Soloist My Sià & Singing in the Rain,

Jesse Crawford Organist (2006).

.

I Love you truly, Just a-Wearyin' for You,

Dusolina Giannini, Soprano (1208). Humouresque (Tschaikowsky), Albumhall-Marguerite

(Rachmanino).

11 P. J. last evening broadcast a Siamese programme, and jazz music. At nine o'clock Phra Kowho should have been in bed at Rajadharm gave a talk to children

that time.

8 p.m. Relay from the

Fritz Krebsler, Violin (1170).

Shing Theatre.

9 p.m.-Weather Report

, 1130 pim-Close Down.

RECEIVER TYPES.

'tions..

THE USE OF THE ADAPTER.

11 P. J. special programme last evening was a success and came

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"Bortsch," is asked for. "Bortsch? Bortach?" the waiter inquires doubtfully.

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Police investigation showed that Fortunato C. Lozano, conducted church services last preacher of the Iglesia de Cristo, night before the congregation which numbered 150 persons, one and half of whom were women children. His wife and children were also there to hear his ser "Yes, bortsch!" Rather emphatic mon.

After the services, he followed About this time. He goes away. serving of this delectable dish, fair sent if they had any thing to ask. the right amount of time for the the routine and asked those pre- rival of Choen's Brunswick staws, Rufino Soriano, Rufino Manara, or the tasty Irish stew. No 135, of 112 Cortabitarte, and Melchor Encabo, a customs secret service man, immediately asked

questions from several preacher in a sarcastic manner.

The adherents of the Iglesia de They at- Cristo took offence identified persons injuring Confusion ruled in thei tacked the three men, ten un-

screams of

2. He looks questioningly at the guests.

"Bortsch, please."

"Bortsch" he queries.

They both depart kitchenward. Soon a third waiter, a small boy,

ed.

Shanghai?

congregation and

Bulletin.

the

the crowd.--Manila)

Won't They Eat Rice Pudding?

Most parents have had experi

pel a child to take food against

sledges for locomotion, the most perfect of scientific instruments for surveying and the very latest types of radio transmitting and receiving equipment for maintain-

returns with the two previous ex tween the various sub-expeditions colonels, He knows English and Soriano. ing communication not only be and their base camps, but also the entire menu is translated from The clearness of the Salgon sta- with the outside world.

children. tion is, we read, due in part to the The transmitting equipment is alpha to omega. It seems that this women mingled with the cries of Seeing the plight of his com closing down of Huizen. The site designed to operate on the short famous "bortsch", is so lowly that surely patrons would prefer a more

panions, Encabo fired his service of the station is about four miles waves and will be erected at baselaborate fare. out of Saigon. Quarters for six comps, one of which it is intended

At last! It arrives, stearing hot, 2 calibre pistol into the air, engineers and other members of to establish on the South. Eastern in n in basin from which it is allegedly to attract the attention the staff and auditorium are all in Const of Greenland and another. ladled with huge spoons as wanted. of the police on beat. The mob the station compound. The which will serve as a main base, Hot buns with meat cooked inside became more angered because it orchestra consists of seven select 150 miles inland on the highest are brought to augment the eight-was thought that several persons (From a Wireless Correspondent).ed musicians and on certain days part of the plateau.

From the central base explor-inch stack of broad. No wonder the were hit by bullets. It was then that police reserves called out Russian peasants were hale and Up to the present time the the orchestra is reinforced by the most useful receiver has been the Symphony Orchestra of the Con- ing parties with dog sledges will hearty on such a diet, for this dish from Luneta station arrived and

dispersed journey Northward, Southward contains practically all vegetables straight circuit type-detector tinental Palace, Saigon.

and to the coast.

known to any staw whatsoever, and two low frequency stages.

The receiving equipment taken cooked in a rich meat stock. It is a Even this however, has to be specially designed to suit condi- through very clearly, the paper with the expedition consists of complete meat in itself and should

The two Eddystone three valve re- frequency reports on August 22. A high stage using an ordinary three clec-Symphony Concert from Saigon ceivers manufactured by Stratton never be eaten unless one is famish- The grilled meat came piping hot trode valve added to the foregoing was also a very welcome demon-and Co., Ltd., of Birmingham and receiver made working uncertain stration, coming, through as it did two Eddystone four valve receiv- from the fire, still impaled on pitsence of the quaint likes and dis till the screened grid valve came when folk had not decided it was ers. The smaller sets will accom-hot, juicy, with an exquisite aroma. likes in children in regard to pany the sledging parties while A simple meal in simple surround- food. For some strange reason into general use. Now, however, time to go to sleep.

Big Ben striking seven heralded the four valve equipments will be

ings. What a contrast to the they will object to a dish which it is possible to use any long wave

elaborately decorated tables, gleam- others find quite palatable. receiver for shortwave reception the broadcast from Chelmsford installed at the head bases.

Both the transmitting and re-

It is a mistake to try to com ing with crystal, silver azd by means of an adaptor unit em- early this morning. Again there ploying what is termed "super was no news of the Test match.ceiving equipment are fitted with nowers, of the great hotels of

Its will Probably the child's in sonic" principles. In reality it is The programme opened with a Mullard valves and the intervalve a modified form of a superhetero-commentary on some of the newer transformers in the receiving

The dincre are as Interesting to stinct is guiding him, but, in any watch as the food is good. Four cage-a food taken under compul- dyne receiver but using the first films, including Emil Jannings in gear are "Permacore" transform- "The Blue 'Angel," Maurice ers supplied by the Mullard Wire-

men in one corner get into a 'heated sion is almost sure to disagree. portion only.

There are, of course, some chil of years Chevalier's new vehicle and "The less Service Company, Ltd. argument. The table is pounded, For 3 number

A The vital importance of the the dishes jump. and the debaters dren who are faddy and trouble- amateurs and experimenters have Return of Dr. Fu Manchu." been in the habit of using a re-couple of others were barely men- radio equipment to the expedition relax only to wax enthusiastic again, some about all sorts of foods and generative detector. There is no- tioned, but as reception was not will be understood when it is Across the room a young man and whose appetites are always fickle. thing more sensitive than this. very good last night, all that could stated that the meteorological seca girl are not talking, but their looks in these cases it is usually a case The addition of a screened grid be gathered was that one was tion of the expedition will remain are eloquent. In the centre there of stomach disorder which needs radio frequency stage makes a about the South Seas and another, at the main base on the top of may be a large family party; portly, corrective medicinal treatment.

One of the Bright Young Things of the Greenland ice can for a whole middle aged people, with young, Tablets are ideal. These plea better type of receiver.

year and that this is the first the children.

sunt-tasting little the undesirable features, however,

Later, an organ recital occasion that an expedition has Down the length of the garden a been specially prepared for babes is that when the secondary tuning circuit reaches resonance or near (Wurlitzer) was relayed from spent a winter at such a high alti- that of the serial the set stops Blackpool. The programme in-tude in the Arctic. The value of man site with open shirt collar, his and little children and quickly re- lieve stomach troubles. They cor rect constipation, check diarrhoen, oscillating because of the close cluded Chaminade's "Autumn," the expedition is well appreciated hands restless, nervous. He is a coupling. Tuned stages of radio followed by a number of fox-trots in official. quarters and has the cellist in the symphony. But there

support of His Royal Highness is a month's vacation now, so he has expel worms, cool feverishness, During ease croup and colda. frequency introduce complica or something similar.

At about 2.15 a.m. local time, the Prince of Wales who has on-time to loll in the heat of a summer

teething. Baby's Own Tableta are tions by extra condensers, Gang control by joining condensers on the broadcast of the Promenade sented to become the Hon. Presi. evening and talk leisurely with the

especially indispensable, easing one shaft is impracticable Court at the Queen's Hall com-dent of the organising committee. patrons at the next table.

After the dinner hour has long the pains and thus Inducing owing to the wide range of fre-menced. Included in the pro- The expedition has been financed quencies. The receivers are there gramme were Wm. Walton's new privately but valuable aid has passed, the dinare remain, drinking round natural sleep. Guaranteed As Viola Concerto, something by been given by Government De- beer, smoking pipes or cigarettes, to contain absolutely no oplates fore difficult to handle. is usual in all branches of science Vaughan-Williams and a Sympartments and private firms. The and everlastingly talking. The or narcotics1 Safe, pure and those interested are never satis phonie Rhapsody The name of Air Ministry, for example, has affairs of the world must be settled effective! Truly, baby's very own fied in consequence of which more the composer of the last item loaned a Royal Air Force Officer, several times every evening in these medicine. and more improvements are recluded us Reception was dis-the War Office a Wireless Officer, "sidewalk cafes. quired at the same time with the appointing on the whole, but at and the Admiralty a Naval Sur- times everything came through geon; the Royal Geographical So view that tuning must be 38

The Viola Con ciety has given both technical and simple as possible. Attention is very strongly.

certo, played by Lionel Tertius financial aid. The expedition, is therefore given to our old ac (?), appealed to us very strongly, taking with it two de Haylland quaintance the super-heterodyne

Moth aeroplanes while, as previ receiver

ously mentioned, the wireless in- stallation has been contributed by Stratton & Co. Ltd., as to the re- ceiving equipment, and the Broadcasting is coming into Mullard Wireless Service Com increasing favour in Bangkok, and pany Ltd, as to transmitting and those who lister hear all sorts of receiving valves and transform- things they should and shouldn't. era.

to

One of the serious drawbacks of the short-wave superheat has been the difficulty of elimination of oscillation in the intermediate. frequency stages setting up howls and squeaks. It is therefore evid ent that the s iccessful working of

America.

* IN BANGKOK,

en gutfit of this type on short- At the present time one can im The latest news of the expedi waves depends on careful design port wireless material, build one's tion is that the party has safely of the intermediate frequency own set or buy one ready made, arrived at the Faroe Islands atages. To prevent interference aand without more ado begin to where the dog teams – are being stage ahead of the first detector listen In. No fees are payable to embarked.

is essential and must employ a Government yet because the

screened grid valve. There must authorities have not yet made up

only be two tuning, controls and their mind what they are going to

each control must have no effect charge by way of licences, and every one was waking up from the on the other. A circuit diagram also the official broadcasting sta Sunday afternoon nap and getting will be given to enable enthusiasts tion is not yet ready. But pro ready to go to church, and the to build their own receivers tem quite a lot of work is being third and longest period fell in the

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there are many done in the way of broadcasting, hours devoted to dinner and mah pro- and all sorts of people and organ- jong In the middle period there Inisations are being called to ne were talks for children by, a well- Ban On Sunday there were over six known. Blamesa golfer Broad- 49.5 hours of broadcasting, the first at casting is done in two langua 4 on 87 gin gling time between.clev

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