On this Day Factola December 8, 1888 The Real Music of the Future   The Real Music of the Future, [With Mr. Punch's compliments and apologies to Mr. Edison and Colonel Gouraud.] 268. Punch, or the London Charivari, December 8, 1888." (illustration from the weekly illustrated British humour magazine Punch).               December 8, 1888 - On this Day Factola .