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THE MUSIC TRKDE REVIEW
IMPORTANT PHONOGRAPH SUIT.
Cbc Small Goods trade
[Special to The Review.]
Indianapolis, Ind., May 29, 1902.
A bill in equity filed in the United States
Phasey, was practically the inventor of the Court by the National Phonograph Co. of
THE "VICTOR" FOR THE SUMMER.
Euphonium, having devised a plan of enlarg- West Orange, N. J., asking for an order to
A Talking Machine that Will be Found Invaluabli ing the diameter of the bore of the Sax- restrain C. S. Wachtell & Son Co., of Muncie,
in the Equipment of People Visiting or Stay- Horn Baritone, remodeled and renamed the Ind., from selling their product for a price
ing in the Country this Summer.
"Euphonium." I mention this fact as I con- less than that stipulated in the contract, con-
sider it a grand triple indorsement from tains a description of the modern talking ma-
The "Victor" talking machine is finding- three sons of the Godfather of the Eupho-
its way into all places where a simple, inex- nium. Wishing- you continued success, I am, chine which is most lucid and interesting.
Yours faithfully,
"The phonograph is a machine for record-
pensive, yet perfect entertainer is appreci-
Handel
V.
Phasey,
ing
and reproducing sound," says the bill.
ated. As the warm weather approaches, the
"Victor" is becoming a decided vogue for Late Solo Euphonium Crystal Palace, Eng- ''and, from a commercial standpoint, consists
land, and Soloist of Lieut. Dan. Godfrey's of two articles, one of which is commonly
hotels, where it is equally attractive in and
Band on Canadian and American Tour of
known to the public as the phonograph and
out of doors. Its construction admits of
1898.
ready adjustment in the dark. The discs
An interesting feature of the current issue the other as the record; the phonograph, as
can easily be put in place by touch alone. of Truth is headed "Personalia." In brief, designated by the public aforesaid, consists
Dance music, clear and loud, can be provided pithy paragraphs the story is told of visits practically of lathe mechanism, being a
without trouble for a big room full of people. by musical notables to the Elkhart factories. revolving shaft to which is attached a taper-
On the lawn, under the trees, anywhere out Another notable feature is the pink supple- ing mandrel, connected by intermediate gear-
of doors, the "Victor" is making itself dis- ment, with six group pictures, of organiza- ing, with which is a frame arrangement to
tinctly heard. Rain does not injure it, im- tions using the "Wonder" instruments. Ex- move longitudinally with the shaft as the
pair its playing power, or hinder rendition. cellent portraits of instrumentalists and well shaft revolves; in this frame may be placed
There is a hint in this for music dealers. drawn illustrations of the Conn products are either of two apparatuses which are called
If they have any hotels in their territory, they scattered throughout the issue, which con- respectively a recorder and a reproducer;
are sure of "Victor" sales if they once give tains thirty-two pages. It is a graphic his- each of these consists of a glass diaphragm
to which by intermediate mechanism is at-
demonstration of its merits, and this is very tory of Conn progress.
tached either a cutting point or a reproducing
easily done as there are no complicated at-
point, the mechanism having attached to it
SCHMIDT'S SPECIALTIES.
tachments to adjust.
a cutting point is called a recorder and th?
Oscar Schmidt, who has become famous one having attached to it a reproducing point
"WONDER" INSTRUMENTS PRAISED.
through his many ingenious musical devices, is called the reproducer.
The front cover of the June number of is enjoying a big run on his Mandolin-Harp
"Therecord referred to consists of a tubular
Truth, C. G. Conn's publication, contains and Guitarophone. The Schmidt mandolin,
tablet
or record blank of metallic soap, cylin-
two excellent portraits of Handel V. Phasey, one of the best values among the Schmidt
drical
on its exterior and having a tapering-
euphonium virtuoso and bandmaster of the specialties, is also one of his best sellers. Mr.
bore
suitable
to be placed on the tapering
British Guards Band, which recently per- Schmidt wants to hear from all dealers who
mandrel.
When
this tablet or blank is placed
formed in New York City. On the same are not yet in line. He has several special
on
the
mandrel
and
the recorder is put in
page appears Mr. Phasey's indorsement of offers.
operative
relation
with
it and sound waves
the Conn Double Bell Euphonium. His let-
are
directed
against
the
diaphragm of the
A
HANDSOME
CORNET.
ter is so strong and unequivocal that its re-
recorder,
and
the
mandrel
is revolved, the
production here in full is justified:
Benjamin A. Rolfe, cornetist at the Majes- sound waves are on the tablet, in the shape
326 West Thirty-sixth Street,
tic Theatre and the Conservatory of Music, of a helical groove with indentations and ele-
New York City.
has received a new cornet from C. G. Conn, vations in the bottom of the groove corres-
Hon. C. G. Conn, Elkhart, Ind.
My dear Mr. Conn:—I have given the of Elkhart, Ind. The instrument was man- ponding to sound waves.. The tablet with
Double Bell Euphonium (in "C") which you ufactured especially for Mr. Rolfe. It is this record of sound upon it becomes a record
made for me a few months ago an exhaus- beautifully finished in gold, and its owner as the word is used by the public. When the
tive trial, before writing to you on the sub- claims it to be the finest in the city.—Utica, sounds so recorded are to be reproduced the
ject, and I have much genuine pleasure in N. Y., Dispatch.
same operation is repeated, except that a re-
adding my testimony to the long list of art-
producer is substituted for a recorder."
ists using your instruments. 1 find it very-
easy to blow, the intonation is perfect. The
The petition will be examined by Judge
valves are so light that one can execute
Baker soon and when he gets through with
florid passages quite freely. The model is
In small goods can be materi- it he will know a lot about phonographs.
most attractive. In positive truth it is abso-
ally augmented if the right
lutely the best Euphonium I have ever played
HALE AND HEARTY AT 83.
goods
are shown.
upon, and I have tried instruments of noted
European makes. It is a remarkable coin-
It is a fact that most dealers Milton M. Morse Observes Birthday by Repairing
cidence, that three brothers, viz: my bro-
who handle the
Melodeon.
ther Alfred, (who has the reputation of
being the great Euphonium player of Eng-
Milton M. Morse, repairer of musical in-
land), my brother William, and myself,
struments, of 411 Main street, passed his
should have discarded other makers' instru-
eighty-third birthday yesterday and is still
ments for those of your manufacture, prov-
regular line, do well, and those
ing beyond a doubt, the superiority of your
make. My father, the late Alfred James
who add the Wulschner special-
SUMMER SALES
WULSCHNER^
BAY STATE
Guitars, Mandolins,
Banjos, Zithers, Flutes.
26 Highest Awards. 3 Gold Medals.
John C. Haynes&Co.
ties to the regular, carry on an
excellent trade, while others are
grumbling,
Let us talk things over with
you.
We carry everything in music
and can help your small goods
department.
/
BOSTON
WULSCHNER MUSIC CO.
Indianapolis
J
Indiana ; ' :
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