The talking machine world (Jan-June 1919)

June 15, 1919 THE TALKING MACHINE WORLD 115 There'll be lots of people yearning for "Longing" and cheered up by the "Lullaby Blues/' A-2725. Columbia Graphophone Co. NEW YORK HAHNE & CO. FMIURING WIDDICOMB TALKING MACHINE In view of the success which Hahne & Co., of Newark, N. J., have been having with the Widdicomb talking machine, manufactured by the Widdicomb Phonograph Co., and represented in the East by P. Paul Graef with offices at 105 West Fortieth street, they have not only given these machines widespread and artistic publicity in the daily newspapers, but recently displayed them in a most artistic and forceful manner in one of the windows the accompanying illustrations, was one of the most attractive that has ever been seen in New PACiFIC COAST GOLF FIENDS Some Talking Machine Men Who Figure on the Links— Walter S. Gray an Old-Timer their Hahne & Co.'s Attractive Widdicomb Window Display store on Broad ark, and created great interest among the pas street, in the heart of the shopping district. The window display, which may be seen m sers-by, besides stimulating to no small degree the demand for the Widdicomb machine. 'SURPRISE" MR. & MRS. BAERWALD A little surprise party was held recently, in the offices of the Otto Heineman Phonograph Supply Co., New York, when Mr. and Mrs. Paul L. Baerwald, who were married a few weeks ago, were presented with a beautiful luncheon set. Mr. Baerwald, who is one of the most popular members of the OkeH record executive sales staff, found himself so touched by the kindness of his co-workers that for once in his life he hardly found words to fit the happy occaP. L. Baerwald sion. Mr. and Mrs. Baerwald returned recently from a honeymoon in the Blue Ridge Mountains and are now residing in New York. Mrs. Baerwald was formerly Miss Colette Dearborn Handham, a Southern belle from Asheville, N. C. Chinese — but to-day we sold a No. 41 to a deaf and dumb family, and they are very pleased with their machine and said they would say a good word for us if they heard of any prospects! P. S. — I forgot to say that the daughter in the family is not deaf and dumb." Hubert C. Bryant, of Hartford, Conn., has been granted a patent for a brake for "talkers." San Francisco, June 7.— The golf bug has invaded San Francisco, and the talking machine has not escaped. Walter S. Gray, the phonograph accessory man whose name is sometimes mentioned in these dispatches in connection with needles, is one of the victims. Mr. Gray is probably the dean of the players in the trade, having commenced his career several years ago, when he used to play with the late E. D. Fasten, then president of the Columbia Graphophone Co., at Del Monte, on the latter's annual visits to the Pacific Coast. He is a member of the Lakeside Country Club, where two or three hundred players are frequently seen to tee off on a bright Sunday morning. Mr. Levy and Mr. Jessen, of the California Phonograph Co., can be found often at the municipal links in Lincoln Park, where they are developing splendid golf form. This course, by the way, is unique, being situated in the heart of the city, and is one of the most beautiful in the State, with its surprising views of city, country and ocean, where the youth and the graybeard, the banker, professional man and office boy meet in happy democracy. "Jimmy" Black and' George Hughes, of the Wiley B. Allen Co., are also devotees of the sport, but Mr. Gray claims to be the champion of the talking machine colony. TO "WEEK END" AT ATLANTIC CITY B. R. Forster, president of the Brilliantone Steel Needle Co., has followed his usual custom of moving with his family to the pleasanter climate of Atlantic City upon the advent of hot weather. Mr. Forster will spend each weekend at the resort. AN UNUSUAL AMBEROLA SALE The Piedmont Phonograph Co., of Hickory, N, C, recently wrote the Edison Co. about a sale that was unusual to say the least. The letter follows: "We have sold all kinds — white, black and He "VICSONIA" Reproducer The ONLY sound box for the PERFECT playing of Edison Diamond Disc Records on "VICTROLAS" and "GRAFONOLAS" Instantly and easily attached or detached. A child can do it. No alterations necessary. A fine combination of beauty and wonderful tone. Always satisfies where others fail. RETAIL PRICE: Nickel, $7.50, Gold, $9.00. Order NOW. Send check for $4.50 and we will mail you one N. P. Vicsonia. Money refunded if not absolutely satisfactory. VICSONIA MANUFACTURING CO., Inc. 313 EAST 134th ST. •'^"^l5'^ht™N';^^To"r''^" NEW YORK, N. Y.