Radio stars (Oct 1935-Sept 1936)

RADIO STARS -@mltci±±Gdol off ana Melody (Continued from page 41) shining black hair parted in the middle and faultlessly groomed and our Mr. Noble, nonchalant, debonair and smiling. Our attention was focussed on Ray Noble, who both opened and closed the dance-orchestral program with his interpretation of Irving Berlin's fascinating new music, that never before had been heard on the air. Noble came into the glass enclosure to listen to his boys and get the balance ; giving his instructions through the microphone connected with the studio beyond the glass walls. He gave the signal and they went over a few bars : "Too much brass down front !" he called out, before they had gone through ten seconds. "Try again, boys, will you, please?" Then, to several of the incoming audience : "Kindly refrain from moving those chairs about — there's a good people !" he said, smiling. Presently Ray emerges from the glass house and pats his singing trio on the shoulders. "Rather nice, that," he compliments them. There is a five-minute breathing spell before we shall be on the air, so we join the leaders and the technical staff in a last-minute smoke in the little vestibule. The red warning signal flashes and we hurry inside our special loge. We are on the air ! The chief technician stands by, watching, listening anxiously. The time-checker stands up and gives the signal for each section of the broadcast, setting it down on paper. Milton Cross, the announcer, begins the "commercial" talk of introduction, the chief operator seated before banks of dials like a pipe organ manual, his eye always on the needle indicating the volume and balance of sound. A huge loud-speaker is at our side, otherwise we might as well be in Omaha, for no sound can otherwise get into or out of the little room. Tannhauser is played by the symphony orchestra, Frank Black conducting. The Yale Glee Club sings, and files out. Our Ray Noble is announced. Applause. He rises and walks out front. He gives the audience a side glance with a twinkle in his eye. There is whispering in the audience. They can't believe it. "This young boy — Ray Noble?" But he has clicked already ; they like him. He does his bit. He conducts almost solely with his fingers and his face. He scarcely extends his arms at all. He crooks his little finger and the music takes an unexpected turn. He raises a finger as though in warning and the brasses fade out. He leans forward making a "moo" of the mouth and the clarinet lifts its plaintive voice above the other instruments. A shift of his hands and the flute shrills out in an amazing effect. The trio steps forward and he raises his fingers like a broker 5T\ SAYS HE NEGLECTS J HER, BUT. „^ Most Bad Breath Begins with the Teeth ! IEADING dental authorities are agreed: "Most bad j breath is caused by improperly cleaned teeth!" Decaying food deposits, in hidden crevices between the teeth, are by far the most common source of this social handicap — and of much tooth decay. Colgate Dental Cream has a special penetrating foam which thoroughly cleans each hidden crevice; and a soft grit-free ingredient which safely polishes the enamel . . . makes smiles sparkle. So brush your teeth, gums, tongue with Colgate's at least twice daily. If you are not entirely satisfied, send the empty tube to COLGATE, Jersey City, N. J. We will refund TWICE what you paid. 59