London, Feb. 3, When Walpole corrected the calendar in the 16th century (it was Walpole, wasn't it? 1 do not want to be put right by some Macaulay's schoolboy), which necessitated droping nine days, there was an uproar all over England by people declaring that the Government was robbing them of nine days of life.
Much in the same way, some nervous folk have had to be reassured that the introduction of television will not mean that they can be soled upon st all hours in their houses. Tt does not seem to have occurred to them that they will be Chie to switch television on or off Just like the radio. Furthermore, as a set to give a picture 8 x 6 ins, will cost £50 to £80 and a 12 x Bins, set at least £100, few people will be able to afford it.
It fy certalzy a score that London vill Be able to claim the honour of having, the first public service of television in the world. Where is)
old New York" to allow the oflete Britisher to get in first? Th: service is promised for the latter half of this year. From descriptions of a demonstration given at the, Crystal Paluce the day before yesterday, the results are already very good, the definition clear and the ghting so brilliant that the picture could be seen perfectly without the lights in the room being turned down. First a film was transmitted, then an actual open air event—horses jumping, and boxers sparring.
a litre while we shall be able to sit st home and watch the Derby or Boat Race. Even Jules Verne, Bellamy and Wells never imagined that in their dreams of the future—though "She" had a pool which showed her what was passing distant places. But perhaps: Rider Haggard got that idea from crystal gazing.
'One curious detail, though presumably an expert' would see nothing curious in it, is that, from the Crystal Palace, the transmission to the north, west and east is calculated to" have a range of 25 miles; but southwards the North Downs get in the way and transmission {3 reduced to about 12 miles. That any solid body can interfere with the progress of the all-penetrating electricity, is somehow comfort. ing. More comfort for the timid ones mentioned above.
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