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Febsuasy IS, 1923 THE TALKING MACHINE WORLD 35 Oscar Seagle and The Shannon Four singing “The Stein Song" and “Brown October Ale" recall those good old B. V. D.* days when the crowd gathered at the oasis just before the 5.1 5 — A-3768. * Before Volstead Decree. COLUMBIA GRAPHOPHONE CO New York EXTENDS JOBBING ACTIVITIES PATHE ORGANIZATION LAYS PLANS CAUGHT IN CHARACTERISTIC POSES Gathered in a Single Photograph, Five Bruns- wick Artists Show the Way in Which They Record Their Dance Melodies The recording laboratories of the Brunswick- Balke-Collender Co., New York, recently took advantage of the timely visit of several of the well-known Brunswick stars who were at the laboratory the same day for recording purposes to photograph them together in characteristic poses. Wm. A. Brophy, managing director of the laboratory, took Isham Jones, Joseph Smith, Arnold Johnson, Benny Krueger and John In- L*ft to rlrht: Walter C. Haenschen. John Indian (plnjinf the tnba). Ilham Joneo. Joseph C. Smith. Benny Krueger. Arnold Johnson dian up on the roof of the laboratory and there caught them, as the accompanying illustration shows. John Indian, as his name implies, is a full-blooded Indian who plays the tuba in the Isham Jones Orchestra, and-is a valuable asset to it. This unique photograph is to be broadcasted through the country and will be reprinted in most of the leading newspapers in every large city. It is splendid publicity for these popular Brunswick record artists. MAKES "TALKERS” FROM DRIFTWOOD The making of uniquely designed talking ma- chines from driftwood is the avocation of Cap- tain Miller, who has charge of the lighthouse on East Brothers Island, off San Francisco Bay. Captain Miller is known as the Pacific Coast's most expert wood carver and during the last lwo years he has made eleven talking machines from driftwood. GET YOURS! Free Sample* of NEW GILT EDGE DANCE TONE NEEDLES A ReRexo Product Mode by "Bogohow of Lowell" Richmond Music Supply Corp. Now Handling Talking Machine Supplies and Accessories The Richmond Music Supply Corp., 133 West Forty-first street, New York City, one of the best-known sheet music jobbing organizations in the United States, has extended its activities and is now stocking talking machine supplies and accessories and will also introduce to sheet music dealers a line of popular-priced records. The Richmond Music Supply Co. is headed by Maurice Richmond, who for the past twenty-five years has been connected with some of the leading jobbing organizations of the United States. Max Mayer, treasurer of the company, recently returned from a visit to the leading trade centers in the East and states that he found the retailers most active everywhere. BROOKLYN DEALER IN DIFFICULTIES An involuntary petition in bankruptcy has been filed against Jacob Josefsberg, retail dealer in talking machines, 2080 Eighty-sixth street, Brooklyn, N. Y. Liabilities are estimated at $7,500 and assets at $2,500. The talking machine establishment conducted by W. W. Hall and Fred Rumple, Blooming- ton, Ind., is now owned entirely by Mr. Hall. Field Staff Meets in Conference at Factory— Sales Promotion Plans and New Policy Dis- cussed—Dinner and Entertainment The entire field organization of the Pathe Phonograph & Radio Corp. recently met in conference at the main factory of the companj in Brooklyn for the discussion of plans for 1923. It is reported that a very optimistic spirit prevailed as to the trade conditions and the business outlook, and the various sessions wen taken up by the discussion of sales promotion plans and outlining a policy for marketing the Actuelle records and the proposed new line of Pathe phonographs. Among those present were W. E. Hotchkiss, manager of the Chicago office; Charles F Usher, special field representative; A. R. Saunders Ohio and Kentucky representative; Thomas J Murphy, New England; J. A. Ryan. New York City representative; H. T. Leeming. manager of sales;'W. A. Dittmer, secretary of the cor- poration; F. D. Lewis, manager of the Radio Division, and H. D. Rose, manager of the re- cording laboratory. E. A. Widmann, president of the Pathe or- ganization, entertained the representatives at dinner at his home. Following the dinner the entire party went to see the "Greenwich Village Follies.” MADERITE Phono Moving Covers An ounce of caution it worth end- lett complaint and repolithing Every progressive dealer needs a supply of dependable moving covers. Mr. Average Man dislikes to unpack anything he buys. By using padded delivery covers you protect and deliver a perfect instrument with no necessity for dirt, inconvenience or trouble to your customer. It is much more simple to slip a cover over an instrument at the store and off at point of delivery and the impression left with your customer is pleasant. MADERITE covers are strong, well padded and satisfactory from every standpoint. Consult your accessory jobber, phono dis- tributor or write us for literature and prices. A. BRUNS & SONS Manufacturer* of Canvas Goods 50 Ralph Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. See Page 29