The Edison phonograph monthly (Dec 1914-Dec 1915)

EDISON PHONOGRAPH MONTHLY, MAY, 1915 Company No. 3, Worcester. Mass., Fire Department CITY FIRE DEPARTMENTS A PROFITABLE FIELD FOR EDISON DIAMOND DISC DEMONSTRATIONS FEW men have more favorable opportunities to enjoy good music than members of a fire department during their "watchful waiting" periods. A demonstration of the Edison Diamond Disc at a Company's rooms, is sure to be appreciated and likely to produce business. Once an Edison is installed, there is a steady call for more records month by month and the example of one company is very likely to be emulated by others. An actual case in point is cited herewith. A year ago, in May, 1914, Engine Company No. 3 of the Worcester, Mass., Fire Department decided to purchase a phonograph. At once a discussion arose as to which make of instrument to select. The Company were divided, some thinking one make superior, some considering another. As a solution of the divided opinions it was decided to have a demonstration of the different machines. Three well-known makes including the Edison disc were sent on approval to the company's rooms. After hearing all three one of the company voiced the sentiments of all by moving that the Edison be their unanimous choice. This motion was carried with enthusiasm. Each member was most emphatic in his praise of the beautiful tone qualities of the Edison so clear, smooth and accurate. Then the fact that there were "no needles to change" more than capped the climax. The company first decided upon an A200 and purchased it. After using it some months they decided to change and purchase the A250 which they now have, together with about seventy-five choice records. The hours of pleasure enjoying the best music as rendered by the Edison disc has made every member of Company No. 3 an enthusiastic rooter for the Edison Disc. Besides the company members, a number of their friends have also enjoyed it, and each month all look forward to a new list of records. So enthusiastic has the company been that two other fire stations in Worcester have bought Edison Disc instruments and several have been sold to persons not connected with the Fire Department. ALBERT SPALDING DEMONSTRATES EDISON TONE AND TECHNIQUE ALBERT SPALDING, the famous violinist, whose Edison disc records have achieved country-wide success, appeared at a special concert at the Astor Gallery of the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, New York recently. This concert was given under the auspices of the Edison Shop, 473 Fifth Avenue, New York, which had previously planned to have Mr. Spalding appear in person at its warerooms. These plans were changed, however, owing to the fact that the quarters were deemed inadequate to comfortably entertain the music lovers who signified their intentions of being present at the recital. Mr. Spalding's recital was given in conjunction with his own records played for the Edison disc library, following the general lines of the concert at the Edison Shop last month, when Christine Miller appeared personally. Air. Spalding first played a selection himself, subsequent to which the same selection was played on the Edison Diamond Disc Phonograph. This was followed by Mr. Spalding playing along with the phonograph, thereby permitting the auditors to hear both the original and reproduction successively and together. The concert was enthusiastically praised by an audience which filled every corner of the Astor Gallery, and at its close many in attendance visited the Edison Shop, where a program featuring records played by Mr. Spalding and other Edison disc artists was rendered in the auditorium.