The talking machine world (July-Dec 1923)

56 THE TALKING MACHINE WORLD August 15. 1923 Charles Hackett's voice is at its glorious best this month in "Heaven At The End Of The Road" (Osgood)— Record 80562. This song is a ballad of Ireland, with a sw^inging, insistent rhythm and a note of cheer in its text. Hackett's splendid enunciation brings out every w^ord with crystal clearness; and his Irish blood helps him impart just the wealth of feeling this song demands. COLUMBIA GRAPHOPHONE CO. New York BEEDLE CO. HOLDS FORMAL OPENING M. BERLOW JOINS GREATER CITY P. CO. Old Keene, N. H., Music House Now in Large and Attractive New Store Keene, N. H., August 6. — The Beedle Piano Co., of this city, last week held the formal opening of its new store at 24 Main street. This house has been in business more than thirty years and the move has been made necessary because of the constantly expanding business which it has enjoyed. The new store is modernly equipped throughout; in fact, it is one of the finest warerooms in New England. Among those who were present were representatives of the Oliver Ditson Co., Eastern Talking Machine Co., M. Steinert & Sons Co., Silas E. Pearsall Co. and the New York Talking Machine Co. The company handles the following lines: Victor talking machines and records, Gulbransen, Brambach, Pease, McPhail and Cable-Nelson pianos and Conn band instruments. Well-known Wholesale Man Now With New York Sonora Jobber — Thoroughly Experienced in Handling Dealers' Needs Maurice Landay, president of the Greater City Phonograph Co., 234 West Thirty-ninth street. New York, Sonora jobber, announced recently the appointment of Max Berlow as a ber, and he brings to his new position an extensive knowledge of phonograph merchandising, which will enable him to give Sonora dealers practical service and co-operation. Accompanied by Mr. Coleman and Arthur Morris, of the Sonora sales division, Mr. Berlow visited the Sonora factories at Saginaw, Mich., recently, acquiring an intimate idea of the care and consideration that are bestowed upon every detail of Sonora construction. WRC STATION NOW IN OPERATION Washington, D. C, August 5. — A giant broadcasting station, to be known as WRC and located in the new Riggs Bank Building, Fourteenth street and Park road, began a regular broadcasting service on August 1. The Radio Corp. of America owns and operates the station, which promises to be one of the most important broadcasting units in the country. NEW HOME FOR J. D. McCARTHY Lewiston, Me., August 6. — J. D. McCarthy, live local music merchandiser, recently moved his business into fine new quarters at 25 Lisbon street. The growth of his business is indicated by the fact that the present establishment has three times the floor space of the former store. Mr. McCarthy is well known in local music circles; he is an accomplished musician and he has also been responsible for bringing many well-known artists here for concert appearances. Columbia phonographs and records and Okeh and Vocalion records are handled, as well as a complete line of pianos. CLARENCE WILLIAMS EXCLUSIVE OKEH DOES BIG BUSINESS IN SMALL TOWN SoMMERSwoRTH, N. H., August 7. — The August Jean Music Store, which features the Brunswick and Columbia records, as well as sheet music and general musical merchandise, although situated in a town with a population of but 5,000, does a splendid business. This concern has one of the finest equipped music establishments in this section. Max Berlow member of the company's sales staff. Mr. Berlow, who has been identified with the talking machine industry for the past fourteen years, is one of the veterans of the wholesale trade and has a host of friends in the industry who will be delighted to learn of his association with the Sonora jobber in New York. According to Mr. Landay's present plans Mr. Berlow, together with Sidney Coleman, will cover the Sonora trade in New York City. Mr. Berlow was previously associated with the Knickerbocker Talking Machine Co., Victor job Clarence Williams, the well-known composer, publisher, singer and pianist, as well as Okeh lecord artist, recently signed a new contract, whereby he will record for Okeh records exclusively. An Okeh record featuring two piano solos by Mr. Williams, entitled "Mixing the Blues" and "Weary Blues," has just been placed on the market. Mr. Williams is also well known for the accompaniments that he plays for Sara Martin and Eva Taylor, both well-known Okeh artists, for whom Mr. Williams has composed special "blues" numbers. It is oftentimes well to put your soul, and not just your soles, into striding ahead. PORTABLE PAL PH ON O GRAPH Mahogany — Walnut —Fabrikoid Retail Price $35 Liberal Discounts Pacific Coast Distributors Munson-Rayner Corporation Los Angeles and San Francisco '*PAL'' sells the year 'round It is just as big an item in Fall and Winter as it is in Spring and Summer — because it is a complete phonograph made light — compact — convenient. Beautiful to look at. Good to listen to. Built to last. And sold at a price that actually convinces the buyer he is getting his full money's worth. Write for illustrated circular! PLAZA MUSIC CO. 18 West 20th Street New York