The Edison phonograph monthly (Jan-Dec 1910)

Edison Phonograph Monthly, Aug., 1910 15 Houck Piano Co., Nashville, Tenn.; L. J. Gerson and E. H. Smith, John Wanamaker, Philadelphia, Pa.; H. B. Bertine, John Wanamaker, New York City; J. N. Swanson and D. M. Brown, Houston Phonograph Co., Houston, Texas; W. S. Barringer, Wulschner-Stewart Music Co., Indianapolis, Ind. ; R. Shaw, Western Talking Machine Co., Winnipeg, Manitoba; Charles R. Cooper, Boston Cycle & Sundry Co., Boston, Mass.; V. H. Rapke, New York City; N. Goldfinger, Siegel Cooper Co., New York City; George Blackman and R. B. Caldwell, Blackman Talking Machine Co., New York. And the following representing the Edison factory: Messrs. Thomas A. Edison, F. L. Dyer, C. H. Wilson, F. K. Dolbeer, G. F. Scull, E. J. Berggren, F. E. Madison, L. C. McChesney, W. Stevens, N. C. Durand, E. H. Philips, A. C. Ireton, C. E. Goodwin, W. L. Eckert, E. L. Aiken, P. Weber, D. Holden, C. Schiffl, J. Muenster, W. Nehr, J. Lang, W. Hicks, L. Ott, W. H. Miller, J. W. Aylsworth and J. T. Rogers. Convention Nonsense Contributed by F. E. Madison. A PATHETIC SCENE. Judge Bowers: "Your petition for pardon has been set aside." Trusty Roush : "But, your Honor, I " Judge Bowers: "Stop! Just for being strenuous you will do another year at the 'Air Furnace.' " Trusty Roush : "Please, your Honor, " Mob: "Back to the 'Furnace.' Roush mit 'im ! Bing ! Bang!! Bing!!! Another year !" Foolish Question: Did you bring Mrs. So and So with you ? Wise Answer: Nix! Would I pay a conductor's carfare or take a ham sandwich to a banquet? The Chalfonte is a fine place, but oh you regular places ! Dignity — Atlantic City — nix ! Not when Colonel Bill Bowers and the other "guns" don those foolish caps. Testimonial by Rapke: "I suffered from monkeyhydrophobia, was dragged from a state of coma by liberal absorption of Ru^h Hot Air Tablets, made Old Vienna on crutches, and after twenty-four hours of Convention Treatment, — to the sea with the crutches, and I became almost human !" That bet on the ball game wasn't the only bet Max lost. The new hair fibre cane was in evidence. Get one? The "Mellins Food Kid" — Ridgeway. Which would you rather do, take 2 to 1 against the East or bet even money against the West? Ask Landay. It was worth the price of admission to see that "CROWD" speeding toward first base when Moffitt gave the Milwaukee baseball magnate a free ticket. It was probably the size of his "assist" that saved Dolbeer from the mob's violence. What grudge could Wiswell have had against Andrews? Their gardens are far apart. There was some speed to that ball. With a "Storck" around all the time, why shouldn't the Eastern Dealers' Association increase its membership? Did you see Whitsit pushing tnat roller chair? Practising, eh, Perry? A million roller chairs somewhere but none to be had — too early. Wouldn't that make your walk ! High water mark was reached the day that Dolbeer, McGreal (and others from the "Bright Spot"), Shaw, Swanson, Goodwin, Ashton, "Scotty," Taft, and a few other heavies dipped their shapes in the "big drink." The Convention was honored with the distinguished presence of Mr. Taft, who came from Near-Beverly, Mass., the summer Capital. A Prize Winning Edison Window M. W. Waitt & Co., Ltd., Edison Jobbers at Vancouver, B. C, took first prize in class D in window exhibits during the horse show held in that city in April with the window arrangement illustrated in the above cut. It was an Edison window throughout, original and clever, the credit for which belongs to Mr. J. W. Bruce, the capable manager of that enterprising firm. The main object in the window represented a little girl driving at the show, and with a background of horse-show colors it was set off to excellent advantage. The body of the horse was a Phonograph cabinet, and its legs were constructed of Amberol Record cartons. A large Record box was used for the body of the rig, while Phonograph horns composed the wheels and music rolls the shafts. A life-sized doll occupied the seat. Window cards deftly arranged about the window proclaimed that Edison goods always take the lead and hold it. It proved to be one of the most attractive displays ever seen in Vancouver, and was viewed by throngs of people. The Waitt Co., in addition to winning the first prize of $20, realized considerable business from it. "Where the River Shannon Flows" The popularity of this pretty song has recently revived. Today it is again being sung, played and whistled everywhere. We would remind the trade that it can be found in the Standard list, Record No. 9344, sung by Harry McDonough, tenor. It is a splendid Record, and we recommend that it be advertised now while the song is again enjoying vogue.