The talking machine world (Jan-June 1923)

April 15, 1923 THE TALKING MACHINE WORLD 87 For years Harry C. Browne has been studyin'g negro songs in the haunts where old-timers keep alive those "Fo' de wah melodies of the levee. His genuine love for these songs is manifest in his recording o f "I'll Make Dat Black Gal Mine" and "Kiss Me, Honey, Do" — Record A-3833. Each of these songs is a prize number, even without Browne's now famous banjo. COLUMBIA GRAPHOPHONE CO. New York FRANK CRUMIT ENTERTAINS CLUB Columbia Artist Appears Before Kansas City Club — Given an Enthusiastic Reception Kansas City, Mo., April 5. — Through the courtesy of E. A. McMurtry, branch manager of the Columbia Graphophone Co., of this city, Frank Crumit the Co-operative Club of Kansas City ^had the pleasure recently of hearing Frank Crumit, exclusive Columbia artist. Mr. Crumit, who was one of the stars in "Tangerine," which appeared recently at the Shubert Theatre, entertained the members of the club at their weekly dinner and was given an enthusiastic ovation. Frank Crumit is one of the most popular ar tists recording for the Columbia library and his success as a star in the "Greenwich Village Follies," followed by his hit in "Tangerine," has placed him in the front ranks of the theatrical world. He has advanced from a performer on a small-time circuit to a headliner in a remarkably short time and, in addition to being an actor of exceptional merit, possesses a most pleasing personality both on and off the stage, an important asset of an artist. EDISON DEALER'S ANNIVERSARY THALLMAYER TO SAIL FOR EUROPE Manager of General Phonograph Corp. to Visit Leading European Countries — Will Make New Recordings and Bring Back Additional Lindstrom Matrices A. F. Thallmayer, manager of the foreign record division of the General Phonograph Corp., New York, is planning to leave about May 1 on an important European trip. .According to his present plans iVlr. Thallmayer will spend at least a month in Germany and will also visit the Scandinavian countries, Austria, Hungary, Italy and Czecho-Slovakia. During the course of his Euorpean trip Mr. Thallmayer will endeavor to make many new recordings, in addition to going over carefully the tremendous repertoires of the Carl Lindstrom Co. at Berlin. Without question, there are many gems in these repertoires which Mr. Thallmayer will bring back with him and which will undoubtedly find favor with the American public. The tremendous success achieved by the foreign record division of the General Phonograph Corp. is a distinct tribute to Mr. Thallmayer's thorough knowledge of this important work, as is the fact that he has received the wholehearted co-operation of Otto Heineman, president of the company. Mr. Heineman is keenly enthusiastic regarding Mr. Thallmayer's European trip, as lie believes that the company's record library will benefit materially from his visit abroad. Shultz Bros. Edison Shop in Omaha Celebrates First Anniversary in New Store — Closing Excellent Business — Enjoyed a Record Year Omaha, Neb., April 5. — Shultz Bros. Ldisun .Shop, of this city, celebrated the first anniversary of its new store a few weeks ago, and the company's headquarters at Si.xteenth and Howard streets were visited by many local' music lovers. Just a year ago Shultz Bros. Edison .Shop moved from its old location at Fifteenth street to the handsome store it now occupies and, in a chat with The World, K. R. Moses, manager of the establishment, commented as follows regarding the company's activities the past year: "The move to our new location, coupled with the introduction of the new Edison models, has enabled us to enjoy the biggest retail year in the history of Shultz Bros. The new record release plan inaugurated by the Edison laboratories on January 1 is working out most successfully and increased record business is very much in evidence. The new Edison models of the less expcnsive type have met with instantaneous fa\or, and we have been doing an excellent business with the Baby console, London console and London upright." COMPLETE MU^ STORE OPENS South Bend, Ind., April 6. — The Complete Music Store, this city, has been opened. E. H. Konald is manager of the new store, having been operating the firm's store at Mishawakafor the past three years. The new store is carrying a complete line of musical instruments, including pianos, phonographs, band and string; instruments, rolls, sheet music and records. Steinway .and Lyon & Healy pianos and Victor talking machines are handled. .\ fair deal is never a losing proposition. A FEW JOBBING TERRITORIES STILL OPEN WALL-KANE NEEDLES CONCERT NEEDLES JAZZ NEEDLES Each needle guaranteed Steel needles in tones of The special extra loud to play ten records. extra loud, loud, medium needle. The only one of and soft. its kind in the world. Profit -Producing Jobbing Proposition WALL-KANE NEEDLE MFG. CO., 3922 14th Avenue, BROOKLYN, N. ¥.