The talking machine world (Jan-Dec 1916)

22 THE TALKING MACHINE WORLD EDISON OBSERVES FLAG DAY Great Inventor Takes Part in Exercises at Edison Plant in Orange, N. J. Flag Day, June 14, saw the second formal Edison celebration of the holiday at the Thomas A. Edison, Inc., plants at Orange, N. J. The observance was marked by a flag raising, Mr. Edison himself hauling Old Glory up to a conspicuous place on his laboratory. When it was waving proudly in the breeze, Mr. Edison led the crowd in saluting it, as shown in the picture of the great inventor, given herewith. The celebration of Flag Day at the Edison plants was considered of especial significance this year in view of the atti-J tude that Mr. EdiEdison Salutes Flag son has taken toward the question of national preparedness. The observance took place at noon, occupying about a half hour. While the ceremonies were in progress inside the laboratory fence, thousands of employes watched and listened from the outside. One of the features of the program was the appearance of the Edison band, a new musical organization connected with the Edison industries, which played its first public program on this occasion. The musicians accompanied the singing of "The Star Spangled Banner," and then played "America THORPE ELECTRIC MOTORS FOR TALKING MACHINES (Operates on all currents) WALTER THORPE, Manufacturer, 29 West 34th Street, NEW YORK CITY I Love You," as well as several marches and popular selections, with vim and spirit. MACHINE FUNERAL RITES Scott Plans Talking Machine Discs for Use in Remote Places DANCING PROVES ATTRACTION At the Retail Store of Gately-Haire Co., Inc., Albany, N. Y. In line with the present day entertainment policies of progressive talking machine stores, John L. Gately, president of the Gately-Haire Lake City, Minn., July 1. — Death soon will have lost its sting. James Scott, of this city, is planning a series of disc talking machine records for use at funerals in remote places. The records will contain a funeral oration, a song by a quartet and a prayer. Various types of records are planned. According to Scott, a Presbyterian will have a strong Presbyterian program, Baptists will have characteristic sermons, and so on for every denomination. If a strong eulogy is desired, it will be forthcoming. The entire program will cost not to exceed $1. The Putnam-Frost Bros., of Newfield, N. J., have moved their talking machine store to a larger establishment on Broadway in order to accommodate the increasing demand for Victor Victrolas. The Metropolitan Sales Co., New York, dealing in talking machines, records and cabinets, has been incorporated at Albany with a capital of $300,000. ■ 1' 1 H Boone Medford and J. E. Massie, of Waynesville, N. C, are featuring the Columbia Grafonola, a large stock of machines and records being carried. Miss Durkee Co., Inc., Albany, N. Y., in its retail store, is featuring Miss Geraldine Noble Durkee, age six years, who is appearing in a series of dances to the music of the Victor talking machine. Her performance before enthusiastic audiences always creates a furor. The Standard Popular Priced Talking Machine Record Operaphone Records have stood the test and are now a demonstrated success. They are sold by hundreds of dealers, from coast to coast — and the demand is growing all the time. Conscientious effort to produce and deliver records according to our promises has spelled success for us. In six months our catalogue has grown from 12 to 90 numbers— 180 selections — no duplicates, of the finest standard and popular music — vocal and instrumental — rendered by experienced and popular artists. We want every dealer who sells talking machines equipped with a universal tone arm to sell OPERAPHONE RECORDS. One sells the other. The demand for a popular priced record is big and Operaphone Records satisfy that demand. They sell quickly on demonstration. Dealers can make no mistake carrying OPERAPHONE RECORDS, they are 8 inches in diameter, double sided, and have more music than the 10 inch records of other makes. They are "vertical" or "up and down' cut, but play with a steel needle, no jewel point required. OPERAPHONE RECORDS are played on the standard phonographs not equipped with universal tone arms with a small adapter or attachment, which is easy to use and costs little. The OPERAPHONE goal is the production of the best phonograph record in the market and we are making good. We solicit inquiries; and will send catalogue and price list on request. Operaphone Manufacturing Corporation, 2Ne Jy^^n61?!6 752 INSURANCE EXCHANGE, JACKSON BOULEVARD, CHICAGO, ILL.