The talking machine world (Jan-Dec 1915)

THE TALKING MACHINE WORLD. 15 THE TRADE IN BOSTON AND NEW ENGLAND— (Continued from page 14). will join the Heavy Artillery at camp, and on the same day Jack Shaughnessy will go to Centre Harbor, N. H. Business Coming Along Splendidly. Manager Chamberlain, of the talking machine department of the Iver Johnson Sporting Goods Co., featuring the Victor and Columbia outfits, says that business has been coming along splendidly, and that since he took hold he and his able staff have been able to build up a business of considerable proportions. Mr. Chamberlain is leaving the city the middle of the month for New Found Lake, N. H., whither he annually motors up with his family in his speedy auto. Henry Winkelman to San Francisco. Henry Winkelman, manager of the Victor department of the Oliver Ditson Co., and Mrs. Winkelman, are leaving on the 10th of the month for the talking machine convention on the Coast. They will be away at least a month, and when they turn their faces homeward they will come by way of the Canadian Rockies. Manager Winkelman richly deserves such an interesting vacation, for when it comes to sticking close to business he has few equals in the local trade. PROGRESS OF THJSBAGSHAW HOUSE. History of the Development of the Great Needle Manufacturers of Boston Emphasizes That the Making of Products of Merit and Close Attention to the Customers Needs Are Factors That Win — Now Occupy New Plant. (Special to The Talking Machine World.) Boston, Mass., July 9. — It was in 1870 that the House of Bagshaw was established. It has been a growing and successful business enterprise ever since. The first plant was a small room and as lime went on more space was required, then a small factory, then addition after addition, until to-day, it became necessary to lay out and erect a plant that would not only be large enough to house the present Bagshaw business, but to permit a rational growth that must inevitably occur as the years go by. The accompanying illustration gives a view of machine records, and from the time that he made his first few samples the business has grown rapidly, as evidenced by a statement recently issued to the effect that "during a ten-day period, over 63,000,000 needles were shipped," which is a record in point of deliveries, according to the informed ones m the trade. Perhaps it would not be of great interest to the trade to tell just how these are made, but it can be said that W. H. Bagshaw does both a domestic and export trade, in the latter market, selling in many countries. Its dealings are confined to the jobbing trade, and while extensive advertisers, all inquiries from dealers are referred to the jobber. Needles are packed in both envelopes and boxes, either under the trade-marks owned by the house or in "private brand" "packages. Many styles of needles are made, such as loud, very loud, medium, soft, extra soft, concert, music room, etc. The present operating executives of the business of W. H. Bagshaw are C. H. Bagshaw, general manager, and W. J. Bagshaw, assistant general manager. Both of these men have undergone a GETTING TO THE TOP. The man who fits himself better than his neighbor is the one who will get to the top. The trouble with most young men of to-day is that they want to get to the top too quickly. Business success is not measured by the eighthour law, and we would advise any ambitious young man to forget the clock. Good health, a willingness to work, high ideals, a knowledge of human nature and the development of all good qualities are the principles that constitute success. We do -not consider any man really successful, no matter how wealthy, unless he is happy and has peace of mind. Success is not always measured in dollars and cents, but money, combined with the necessary good qualities, is a big factor. Success is like a rare plant. Any effort to develop it too rapidly is certain to result disastrously. Keeping everlastingly at it, subordinating expenses to income and saving a certain amount every year are three things every aspirant for success must remember. Honesty and integrity are essentials. The man whose word is as good as his bond is a success. Contrary to the belief of many persons, high ideals in business and a close adherence to them are absolutely necessary to success. View of Part of the New Addit the new Bagshaw plant, this photograph being taken from across the canal, the latter running close to the buildings. In the new completed building, which is of fireproof construction throughout, can be found every modern machine for the efficient production of talking machine needles as well as every comfort for the employes. The architect who planned Ihis structure did so after spending considerable time in watching the manufacturing problems of this house and it will be found that the routing of the work, from the time the raw materials are delivered to the receiving department to the lime the goods are loaded onto the cars at the factory, that the course is one of efficiency with all corners rounded off. Notwithstanding that the building is composed of concrete, iron and brick, a modern sprinkler system has been installed in order that danger of any kind may be minimized. Credii is given to the late W. H. Bagshaw for creating the first steel needles used on talking ion to the W. H. Bagshaw Plant. thorough training in the business and are familiar with every detail of the making and distribution of needles'. Contrary to the customary way of having two men, each of whom knows one branch of the business, these two men are competent to supervise at any point of the business, and in case of the temporary absence of one the other takes the reins and drives the business. The "hobby" of the Bagshaw business is talking machine needles, although many other needle point goods are made, particularly for use in the preparation of fibers, such as wool comb circles, card pins, comber needles, comb pins, drawing frame pins, fallers, hackles, gills and gill bars, hackle pins, kenny pins, rivets, rotary gills, spreader pins, tentering pins, weavers' combs, shoddy picker lags and teeth — in fact, everything in the needle line. The harder it is to grin, the less time you have to think about your troubles while you're making fhe smile stick. W. H. Bagshaw, Lowell, Mass. ESTABLISHED 18TO Largest Maker of Talking Machine Needles announces the completion and dedication of its new factory which was recently erected according to our specific plans for the purpose of more efficiently producing Bagshawquality talking machine needles.