Evening star., 1941-07-07
BALTIMORE. ND.

Lear Slr.
In The Evening Star washington,
u. c. OF July 26, 1910, appeared an arti-
eye, written by you, of such extreme in
terest to this individual that it was pre-
served for future reference That it con-
tanned good, sound, sensible opinions and
ADVICE would be putting it mildly. The
article referred to the use of phonograph
records in warm weather. Now that we
have reached the time of the year when
really hot weather may be expected for
the next two months, the significance of
your wise counsel becomes indeed more
apparent.
Just about 18 months ago, following
the purchase of an excellent record play
er, began the collection of which, to
this time, has become a substantial Ii
brary of recordings. The library is COM
prehensive. I say comprehensive be-
cause, in my estimation. it is a well bal
anced collection of popular and classic
music-vocal and Instrumental I pur-
chase what believe is good, regardless
OF the manufacturer, although as to the
latter I must admit I have my favorite.
| would say, nevertheless, that about 80
per cent of the collection represents
music OF the better grade-concert pieces,
symphonies, concertoS, operas, vocal and
instrumental solos and groups, etc. The
outlay, of course, has been great but
this is Incompatible to the great pleas
ure derived from my excellent library
the growth of which is assured Just as
long as have the necessary wherewithal
10 continue.
obviously such an expensive outfit de-
serves the most careful treatment to as
sure long life with the minimum Of de-
probation. For this reason I use the
very best needles, keep the records clean
| and handle the same with great care
avoid touching the delicate sound tracks
and most important of all, each record is
changed and turned manually. I de-
f1nltely do not favor record players with
automatic record changing devices. From
the experience of others I regard such
devices as hard on records. having a
tendency TO chip and scratch the discs
and besides such devices frequently gel
out OF order, requiring numerous visits
OF the service man. Consequently, my
/ records today are practically as good aS
on the very day they were purchased
Just one has been replaced, l. e, Beer
Barrel Polka and that on account OF
excessive usage
Il agree with you definitely that play
| ing phonograph records with a room
temperature of over 80 degrees F. is
Senseless, especially if the records are
| expensive. The room temperature ot
| around 81 degrees may not seem harm
| ful; however, one must not lose sight oi
the fact that the heat generated within
| the machine can increase the turntabli
| temperature close to 100 degrees. The
latter, when communicated TO the record
undoubtedly can be harmful For thi!
reason the enjoyment of my collection
! during the summer months is rather linn
tied. Periodic cool spells provide brie1
| intervals of enjoyment but not until w
are well advanced into September do ]
| feel free to use the outfit without fear o.
undue wear and tear.
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Fortunately, I have an ideal storage
| place for the records, particularly fol
the summer months Residing on the
second floor of this building, the storage
cabinet is located in a cool, dry and airy
middle room which is rather shielded
from the direct rays of the sun We have