The Edison phonograph monthly (Mar 1906-Feb 1907)

EDISON PHONOGRAPH MONTHLY. EDISON QOLD MOULDED RECORDS FOR APRIL. Consider the April list as a menu of entertainment, but remember that it is prepared with the tastes and whims of over a million people in mind. That is why its range extends from the sublime to the ridiculous and back again. Some people think it is a waste of time to listen to anything but grand opera; others consider ragtime the one supreme proof of a Phonograph's ability to entertain, while still others have an ear only for sentimental songs. But whatever the individual taste of a Phonograph owner may be, the monthly output of new Records always includes much to his liking. Dealers should not let a Phonograph owner lose interest in his machine. It is just as able to entertain him to-day as it was when he first bought it. Then he listened to it for hours at a time. He will do so again if you provide it with the new Records. Have him look over the list for April set forth in the following pages ; pick out the ones that look good to him; then hear them reproduced. They will sound good to him also, on his own instrument. in his own home, to his whole family circle. He is not tired of his Phonograph. He may be tired of the music and recitations he has and think the Phonograph has outlived its usefulness. If his instrument does not give him the pleasure it used to give, have him wake it up with some of the good new things here offered. Every new Record means a new sensation. No. 9506, "Gambrinus Polka," by the Edison Concert Band, is an old, familiar and much played instrumental selection. Every one accustomed to hearing band music will recognize this composition as an old-time friend. It was written by the late Rudolph Bial, formerly of Koster & Bial, the former well-known New York amusement managers. It was a favorite in the days of wax Records, but has not until now been made by the gold mould process. ^ No. 9507, "Let It Alone," by Ada Jones, is a new song by Bert A. Williams and Alexander Rogers, that is full of good philosophy. The moral that it teaches is to mind your own business and don't meddle with that of others. Miss Jones sings the song in a conversational way that will make a hit. The Record gives two verses and two choruses. One of the latter runs this way : Let it alone, let it alone, If it don't concern you, let it alone, Don't go four-flushin' and puttin' on airs, And dippin' into other people's affairs. Mind your own business, and let it alone. This song is being featured by Mr. Williams, who is a member of the famous Williams and Walker team. No. 9508, "Captain Baby Bunting" (of the Rocking Horse Brigade), by Byron G. Harlan, is a march song by J. Fred Hager (music) and Ed. Gardenier (words), that will be met with that cordial welcome in thousands of homes always accorded to songs on childhood themes. One verse and two choruses are given. Mr. Harlan occupies an almost unique position in the talking machine world as a singer of these songs. This is because no one else has as yet been able to sing them quite as well as he. The words of "Captain Baby Bunting" are as cute as the music is attractive. Mr. Harlan makes the Record with orchestra accompaniment. No. 9509, "Angel's Serenade," is a harp solo by Charles Schuetze, a member of the Edison Venetian Trio, which last month made our Record No. 9485, "Memories of Home." Mr. Scheutze's harp playing was a charming feature of this delightful Record, and it was at once decided to put out a solo by the harp. We feel especially gratified that the first harp solo made for the Edison Phonograph is such a splendid rendition of Braga's well-known composition. Mr. Schuetze is also a member and harp soloist of the New York Philharmonic Society. No. 9510, "Farewell Killarney," is sung by Irving Gillette. The Killarney of this melodious, sentimental ballad is not the much sung about locality in Ireland, but a sweet little Irish maid, to whom her soldier lover is sayinsr farewell. Most artistically sung by Mr. Gillette, with orchestra accompaniment. The music is by Gus Edwards and the words by Ed. Madden. The chorus: Farewell Killarney, Smile through your tears, Don't mind the blarney, I gave in the-bygone years, Acush-la! Kiss me, Marvourneen, Just for love's sweet sake, By-and-bye we'll meet By Killarney's lake. No. 951 1, "The Precious Name," is a sacred selection by the Edison Mixed Quartette. This gospel hymn by W. H. Doane and Mrs Lydia Baxter is perhaps better known as Take the Name of Jesus With You." Its reproduction on our Record cannot fail to please the many thousands to whom these sacred selections appeal so strongly. The singers are unaccompanied. No 9512, "If Anybody Wants to Meet a Jonah, Shake Hands With Me," is a coon song bv Arthur Collins. Two verses and two choruses of a real hard luck story are given in Mr. Collins' monthly solo contribution. It is a coons harrowing tale of his daily race with ill-fortune, with the latter alwavs finishing^ first. This is the way he sings of his woes in the chorus : If anybody wants to meet a Jonah, Shake hands with me; I can't get rid of my troubles, Such a mystery. ' If luck was a thing people sold by the slice, When I would go to buy it they would raise the price. If anybodv wants to meet a Jonah, Shake hands with me. . Harry Hoyt wrote both the words and music. Mr. Collins sings with orchestra accompam No 9513, "National Fencibles March," by the Edison Military Band, is another one of John Philip Sousa's first and best^ marches. It is also played in the characteristic manner ot Mr. Sousa's own organization; that is, it is played with many lights and shades. Our