The talking machine world (Jan-June 1919)

54 THE TALKING MACHINE WORLD May is, 1919 Lansing Khaki Moving Covers Despite the obstacles that have arisen during the past year have maintained their high standard of QUALITY The QuaUty of the LANSING cover has given it leadership in the field. These covers are made of Government Khaki, interlined with heavy felt in Grade A, or cotton in Grade B, fleece lined, quilted and properly manufactured under the personal supervision of E. H. Lansing, the originaior of the Talking Machine Cover for protection in moving. Made in two grades. Write for prices and descriptive catalogue E. H. LANSING 611 Washington St., BOSTON San Francisco Representative: WALTER S. GRAY 508 Chronicle Building THE TRADE IN BOSTON AND NEW ENGLAND— (Continued from page 53) wasn't carefully looked over. Alsen says he now has a wonderful familiarity with the advertisers in The World, and he has a higher appreciation than ever before of its value as a trade magazine. E. M. Morgan Married E. M. A'lorgan, who travels in the Boston territory for the Columbia, was married early in April to Miss Dorothy Darr at Wilkinsburg, Pa. Mr. Morgan and his bride enjoyed only a short honeymoon, as he was obliged to get back on the job as soon as possible, owing to the rush of business. The couple are establishing themselves in Arlington. Miss Amparito Farrar Visits Trade When Miss Amparito Farrar, the soprano soloist, was in town in the interests of the Columbia recital she had the pleasure of meeting first-hand a number of the leading Columbia dealers of the city, for the day after the CopleyPlaza conference she was escorted around the city by J. F. Carr of Manager Mann's staff and introduced to the trade. The singer was most gracious everywhere, and she was delighted at the finely-appointed shops the Columbia maintains in this city. Aeolian Co. Auditor in Town Thomas Pritchett, branch auditor of the Aeolian Co., was in town the latter part of April, having come from the Central West. He made his headquarters with Manager Hindley and his visit here covered a week. Manager Hindley has installed a new and handsome background to the show window, this being a large fivefold screen not unlike one that was there early in the winter with this difference : That whereas that one contained a series of panel pictures that depicted phases of the war the present one is suggestive of peace and summertime. Miss Hennessy a Visitor A recent visitor to Boston was Miss Jane Hennessy, manager of the talking machine department of the Tilden-Thurber Corp., Providence, R. I. When seen at the Vocalion Co.'s headquarters she was enthusiastic about conditions in her territory. This house handles the Vocalion, Victor and Brunswick machines. JAQUITH MACHINERY BUREAU, Inc. Desleners and BuUders of SPECIAL MACHINERY Mechanical and Electrical Devices Desigrned, Developed and Patented Correspondence with Talking Machine Industry incited 77-79 North Washington St., Boston, Mass. OPENS STORE IN LYNN, MASS. Lynn, Mass., May 1. — H. H. Crooker, who formerly had been associated with the C. C. Harvey Co., in Boylston street, Boston, has gone into business for himself and has opened a handsome Columbia and Edison shop at 31 Munroe street, this city. On the opening day the place was filled with fiowers sent Mr. Crooker by the many friends which he made during his years in business. On that occasion he featured several handsome Columbia period models. Mr. Crooker's shop is beautifully finished. It has four soundproof booths, and the display department is done in mission style. He has associated with him Mrs. McClellan, who was formerly with the Harvey Company's Lynn store. Mr. Crooker has a fine location and there is every indication that good business is ahead for him. ELECTED PRESIDENT AT AGE OF 23 Ben H. Sugerman, Brookline, Mass., has been elected president of the Rosen Talking Machine Co., of Boston. The new president is only twenty-three years of age, but possesses unusual executive ability and has been largely responsible for the success of the company. He has recently installed, on the second floor of his store, a concert room, where the latest releases are played for the public on the 1st, 10th and 20th of each month. The record library is one of the largest in the city and is at all times well supplied with all the popular sellers. COLUMBIA LINE IN FITCHBURQ FiTCHBURG, Mass., May 5. — The Lemay Furniture Co., having found there was a big call for the Columbia line, has taken this one on, and the department given over to the exhibit and demonstration of the line is a particularly^ attractive one. Several booths have been installed and a good business is being developed throughout this territory. StBi tor Ducrlptlva Clreulv '^^yjL^j^yy' Demonstration Booths -"^^'^^'^y AND Record Cases f IN STOCK OR TO ORDER ^ SOU N " j" PROOF^ FRANK B. CURRY — »^ 19 Wareham St Buton, Mast. IMPROVE SPRINGFIELD DEPARTMENT Springfield, Mass., May 4. — Important improvements have been completed in the phonograph department of the Adaskin Furniture Co. of this city and in its central location it is better prepared than ever before to meet the needs of a growing trade. B. C. Tillinghast, the manager, is well versed in the tastes of the buying public, for having been with Columbia stores, notably in Providence, he is able to send all the patrons away happy. Another local establishment to make important renovations is that of the Franz-Yahn Service, located in Court Square. E. C. Fletcher, with a corps of assistants, is kept very busy. INCREASING AMBEROL PRODUCTION The daily production of the Edison Blue Amberol and Royal Purple records has been in-, creased nearly 50 per cent. This increase in production -has been obtained by the installation of new batteries of machines, increased force and increased space — larger quarters made necessary by this additional equipment. This speeding up of the manufacture of Amberol records has been at no sacrifice of quality. Cover Design of 1919 Amberol Catalog but on the contrary the Amberol records are better now than ever before. The rigid inspection to which they have always been subjected is even stricter than previously. This improvement in quality has been largely due to Mr. Edison's personal interest in this work. Herewith is reproduced a facsimile of the new catalog of the Edison Amberol records for 1919, which is now ready for distribution. It is a pretentious book of considerable technical excellence and artistic attractiveness. ENCOURAGED OVER TRADE OUTLOOK Manchester, N. H., May 1. — Piper & Mclntyre of this city are greatly encouraged over the splendid spring trade which they have been having these past several weeks. They have lately installed a new set of booths and are carrying the Victor, Edison and Columbia lines, for all of which they are finding a ready sale. REPAIRS AND REPAIR PARTS Low Prices and Efficient Work PhoRograph Supply Co. of New England 28 School Street, Boston