The talking machine world (Jan-Dec 1914)

4 THE TALKING MACHINE WORLD. BEAUTIFULLY ARRANGED TALKING MACHINE ROOMS Are Those of the Silas E. Pearsall Co., the Old-Time Talking Machine House of New York, and of Which Charles Bobzin Is Now Manager — Illustrations Give an Idea of the Equipment and Artistic Arrangement — Possess a Certain Charm That Always Attracts. The characteristics of splendor are fully in evidence at the Victor warerooms of the Silas E. Pearsall Co., of which Charles Bobzin is manager, 16-18 West Forty-sixth Street, New York, seen the view in the Pearsall warerooms from the first booth looking toward the street. It is really but a glimpse of the actual store, and a visit to this place must be taken to really appreciate to View of Pearsall Warerooms Looking Toward Street. yet so artistically has the floor been arranged, just what extent these tasteful decorations en that every detail is harmoniously related to its hance the interior beauty. neighbor. Finished throughout in light brown natural gum In one of the accompanying illustrations may be wood, with the decorative scheme in tints of brown, Record Stock Room of Pearsall Co. and furnished as luxuriantly as the Fifth avenue home, it is no wonder that this fashionable Victor headquarters numbers among its clients many of the wealthiest members of society. This store is also the headquarters for the wholesale Victor business of the Pearsall Co., which has increased ten-fold since Mr. Bobzin assumed the managerial duties of the house. The record room, which is shown herewith, holds 100,000 records, while the storage rooms for machines contain a great many machines of all models. Thus the service rendered the dealers may be called "of speed and completeness," for Mr. Bobzin believes that the dealer comes first, and he aims to protect him in every instance. A great student of business conditions, Mr. Bobzin sees nothing but prosperity for the talking machine world in general, and, particularly, for his field mates in the Victor business. EDISON DISC FOR MASONIC LODGE. New Outfit Provides Excellent Means for Entertainment According to Officers of the Lodge — What De Witt C. Smith Has to Say. (Special to The Talking Machine World.) Savanna, III., May 7. — R. M. Garrett, the enterprising Edison phonograph dealer o.f this city, closed a sale of unusual interest recently when he sold a handsome Edison disc phonograph with a large supply of records to the Mississippi Lodge 385, A. F. and A. M., of this city. Edison disc machines have been placed in the lodge rooms o.f a number of prominent societies in this section of the country, and in every instance have given perfect satisfaction. Mr. Garrett is featuring to splendid advantage the following expression of hearty praise sent him by De Witt C. Smith, the secretary of the lodge which recently purchased the Edison disc outfit : "Since we have placed the Ediso.n disc in our Temple it has been used very generously by members as a means of entertainment, and the unani mous verdict is that it is the right machine in the right place. Particular mention is frequently made by those who hear it that this is the last word in perfect tone reproduction." MARRIAGE OF ABRAHAM DAVEGA. The marriage of Abraham Davega, son of I. Davega, the well-known talking machine jobber, 125 West 125th street, will take place on June" 18. This will be preceded by a bachelor dinner, at which time hosts of friends will tender him their good wishes. The Success of Your Talking Machine Department Is to a large extent dependent upon the service your distributor gives you. This admitted makes it important that you secure the best service obtainable. AND THAT IS EASTERN SERVICE To use it is to swear By it not At it. May we not have the opportunity to convince you that our service is exceptional? EASTERN TALKING MACHINE COMPANY 177 TREMONT STREET, BOSTON, MASS. EDISON FOR NINETEEN YEARS TALKING MACHINES EXCLUSIVELY VICTOR