The talking machine world (Jan-June 1919)

June 15, 1919 THE TALKING MACHINE WORLD 91 LOS ANGELES TRADE MAKES STRIDES (Continued from page 90) ried, while in its piano department it features the Poole line. The officers of the company are R. H. Hart, president; C. E. Cronkite, secretary, and Mrs. V. E. Des Autels, treasurer. Johnston Store Alters Name and Interior The general music store of T. J. Johnston, by admission to partnership in the firm of Mr. Johnston's son, Harold E. Johnston, who was recently released from service in the Marines, has had its name changed to Johnston's Music House. Alterations have just been completed by which the store, which is located at 408 South Broadway, is partitioned into two sections, with separate entrances. One of these divisions will henceforth be devoted exclusively to Victor and Columbia machines and records and the other division, under the name of Ye Harmony Shoppe, will handle only music. Personal Notes George Haigh, formerly with Landay Bros., Victor dealers. New York, has joined the talking machine sales force of the Wiley B. Allen Co. Manufacturers of PHONOGRAPHS and PHONOGRAPH CABINETS are invited to write us for samples of Trimmings and Parts such as Catches, Sockets, Pulls, Knobs, Escutcheons, Sliding Shoes, Lid Supports, Automatic Stops, Tone Rods, Needle Cups, Etc. Our line of such hardware is complete and with our increased facilities we are in a position to give reasonably prompt service to a few more desirable customers. GRANETRAPIDS BRASS CO. GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN Edgar D. Sloat, formerly with the music department of Barker Bros., has become the new manager of the Pathe phonograph department of the Goodan-Jenkins Furniture Co. Jack Borris, who has just returned from nine months' service in France with the 316th Engineers, is back in the employ of the phonograph department of the Starr Piano Co. STORIES OF THE STUDIOS Two Happenings Full of Human Interest That Might Be Picturized to Advantage The advertising department of the Otto Heineman Phonograph Supply Co. recently received two humorous accounts of incidents at the OkeH recording studios, which Advertising Manager Schwartz relates in the following interesting way: Sam Ash brought his little tot to the OkeH recording studios, assuming that the kind young lady in the office would watch over his junior w(hile he would record "Girl of My Heart." The little one had other plans and began to plead: "I'll be good, Daddy, honest I won't move — I • — I'll just shut up" — Hager, the music director, Hibbard, the recorder, and Daddy Ash were all so moved by the fervent plea that the little Ash was ushered in. The child was all eyes and ears — but no mouth until — yes, until his father changed a part of the song as per understanding wit)h Mr. Hager. The little one, who knew the song by heart, as Daddy sang it at home, could not see the celebrated Daddy go wrong, so he jumped down from his seat, ran over to the surprised artist and yelled above the orchestral accompaniment: "It's wrong, Daddy! It's all wrong!" Next moment the kindly young lady in the office was mothering the tot. "Never mind, sonny, never mind." The child boohooed full force, and, while he insisted that "Daddy is wrong — I know he is," inside Daddy sang another record for "Girl of My Heart." They were recording "A Little Birch Canoe and You" — the Sterling Trio — of course. Each man was minding his own business and getting along splendidly when, just before the beginning of the beautiful chorus, Burr, who has gotten the habit of doing a bit of humorous paddling stunt at that point, unconsciously began to go through the motions. No one dared to whisper "stop it," so he went on paddling his own canoe same as he did in public renditions of the song. The stunt caused such mirth that eventually grins turned into smiles and finally the smiles developed into a roar of laughter, musicians, artists and director all joining in the chorus of mirth — all except — except Burr, who for a few seconds kept on paddling unconscious of the joke on him. That's another OkeH record w'hich never saw daylight. CO=OPERATING WITH THE DEALER Peerless Album Co. Tells of Its Plans in Stimulating a Demand for Record Albums ■The Peerless . Album Co., New York, manufacturer of "Peerless" albums, has completed a practical system of co-operation whereby it gives the dealer assistance in stimulating the demand for record albums. The company recently prepared an attractive circular containing suggestions which if utilized by the dealer cannot fail to produce inquiries and sales for record albums. Philip A. Ravis, president of the company, has been associated with the talking machine industry for a number of years, and his practical knowledge of the dealers' requirements is proving an important factor in the success achieved by Peerless albums. Die CastTone Arms,Reproducers and Attachments in any Quantity PARKER WHITE -METAL & MACHINE CO. ERIE. PENNSYLVANIA VAN VEEN "Bed Set'' Booths Sectional Record Racks Record Sales Counter How We Serve the Dealer ^We give individual service to the dealer and prefer to lay out a plan that will meet his exact conditions rather than make his business fit our plans. We study the dealer's needs and requirements, bearing in mind that local conditions and surroundings may not always conform to fixed plans and specifications. Individual Service has been the key-note oi^ our success. ^ Send us a plan of your store showing doors, windows, and the position of other fixtures. Our service department will then lay out the installation best fitted for your store. 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