Although nowadays largely forgotten, Ernie Golden and His Hotel McAlpin Orchestra was a very popular band in the 1920's. He also led other bands, a.o. Ernie Golden and the Pheasant Orchestra. Golden composed and performed in a variety of styles, e.g. the music for the show Artists and Models in 1930. as well as as "Toy Makers Dream" a novelty piece. This excellent record was made in 1925. The first picture shows the Edison Diamond Disc Supplement (Late 51900's, February to April 30 (May / 1927), featuring Ernie Golden on the cover.