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THE
MUSIC TRADE
REVIEW
With the Makers and Sellers of Talking Machines
NEW OFFICERS ELECTED.
At a Meeting of the Victor Distributing &
Export Co.—Business To Be Greatly De-
veloped.
On the 1st Henry B. Babson was elected presi-
dent of the Victor Distributing & Export Co., New
York, and Daniel Mitchell, recently head of the
Universal Talking Machine Mfg. Co.'s sales de-
partment, became general manager, vice C. B.
Seabury, resigned. W. B. Howe, former president
of V. D. & E. Co., is also a resignee, with Miss
L. S. Lenox, his secretary. Fred C. MacLean, the
dean of the company's traveling force, will re-
main in his old position. No further changes in
the office staff have yet been announced, but
under Mr. Mitchell's energetic management the
business will be systematized on up-to-date lines
and greatly strengthened.
THE TALK=O=PHONE CO.
Some Changes in Office and Outside Staff—
Business Reported as Unusually Satisfac-
tory.
A few changes have been made in the selling
staff of the Talk-o-phone Co.'s New York office,
namely, S. H. Stearns has retired and been suc-
ceeded by B. Feinberg, for several years with
Hawthorne & Sheble Mfg. Co., of Philadelphia.
L. H. Bunker now looks alter a portion of the
city trade, in place of Paul Hayes.
The company is reported as doing a thrashing
business, and is 9,000 machines behind on orders,
the plant at Toledo, O., now being run double
shift. A three-car order from San Francisco re-
cently robbed the New York end of its banner
record. E. P. Hubbell, general manager, who came
East on special business recently, closed a deal
of magnitude in Boston last week, returning to
New York Tuesday, where he will remain prob-
ably a fortnight, making side trips to Philadel-
phia, Baltimore and Washington, D. C, mean-
while.
COLUMBIA PHONOGRAPH CO. NEWS.
Exhibition of New Loud-Sounding Grapho-
phone in Philadelphia—Larger Stores in
Washington and Pittsburg—Business in New
York Expanding.
An interesting exhibition of the Columbia
Phonograph Co.'s "BC." or "relay giaphophone,"
the new loud-sounding instrument, was given in
Philadelphia, Pa., at headquarters on Chestnut
street, Monday night. The audience was composed
of local jobbers and dealers handling all lines of
talking machines, to whom this remarkable de-
vice was a revelation. It was voted a great suc-
cess, and a large number of orders were booked
in consequence of the demonstration.
The new store of the Columbia Co., at Trenton,
N. J., was opened last Saturday, the grand open-
ing occurring to-night. The establishment, hand-
somely fitted up and equipped in the best possible
manner, is under the management of Robert Mac-
Nabb, late New York City salesman for the Uni-
versal Talking Machine Mfg. Co.
E. L. Eckhardt, manager of the Columbia Pho-
nograph Co., general, in charge of a large section
of the eastern territory, with headquarters at 353
Broadway, New York, is busy evolving plans for
larger and better stores in Washington, D. C,
and Pittsburg, Pa. It is expected something very
handsome and entirely appropriate will result
from Mr. Eckhardt's cogitations, as he has a
reputation second to no other talking machine
man in the country for this class of work, as the
company's famous Cincinnati premises, designed
in toto by this clever and capable gentleman, fully
attest. Further, the present places of the com-
pany in New York are not altogether to his lik-
ing, and it is probable more suitable quarters as
to size, location and arrangement is another
project which Manager Eckhardt will carry
through successfully and satisfactorily in the
near future. In fact, according to his estimate,
five stores, properly located, instead of two, as
now, more nearly represent his company's ca-
pacity in a business way in New York. Besides,
he has ideas of a "sound-proof pit" in connection
with the fitting up of a talking machine estab-
lishment that would not prove otherwise than a
vast improvement.
L. F. DOUGLAS GOES WEST.
Monday L. F. Douglas, vice-president and man-
ager of the Victor Talking Machine Co., Philadel-
phia, Pa., who recently returned from Florida,
left for California on an indefinite vacation, to
recruit his shattered health.
NEW CONCERN INCORPORATED.
Among the incorporations filed with the secre-
tary of the State of New Jersey on Tuesday last
was that of the Electric Novelty and Talking Ma-
chine Co., Jersey City; capital, $200,000. Incor-
porators—Walter P. Phillips, Thaddeus R. Mc-
Cartie, and George R. Beach. This concorn is
going to figure prominently in the trade.
1O-INCH ZON-O-PHONE RECORDS
$1.00 Each
APRIL
SUPPLEMENTS
WE WILL ADD 25 NEW 10-INCH RECORDS EACH
ADVANTAGES Our record thread Is finer, thus making our record
pla-y longer than other 10-inch records. Our me^teria.1 is harder
a.nd surface smoother (less scratching!.
Zon-0 Phone Concert Band
109 Belle of the Philippines
A great characteristic piece which intro-
duces reed and clog effects.
This number
1ms a very catchy melody.
112 Brooks' Triumphal flarch
This march introduces some fine trombone
and bass effects, and is dedicated to the
well-known bandmaster and composer, T. C.
Brooks.
101 Famous 22d Regiment /larch
A great military march by t h e famous Gil-
m >re. introducing trombone, bass a n d gen-
eral band effects.
Jiy AValdteufel, the famous waltz king of
France. Good reed effects and bass parts,
and can be used for dancing.
fiagers Orchestra
A tine orchestra number with a good melo-
dious swing, introducing good clogs and reed
effects.
107 Love and Kisses (Caprice.)
I!v Harris. This has a very catchy melody
with bell effects.
108 riadcap Princess Selections
(Lulu Glascr's Opera)
This contains several gems of the opera
which are bright and catchy.
110 The Wren Polka (Piccolo Solo)
Marvelous execution. Some fine orchestra
effects are found in the accompaniment of
this solo.
Cornet Sold by Bobumir
111 Sing Smile Slumber
This is an exceptionally fine cornet record,
played in a masterly way by this great vir-
tuoso.
103 Handsome Harry .
Shows (lie various-band instruments to per-
fection.
This record is particularly loud
and clear.
104 riaritana Overture
I.jiss and reed effects, and the soft and loud
changes are perfect. This record introduces
the famous gems of the opera.
118 Sprig O' Shlllalah
Ity Ilelf, the writer of "A Bit o' ISlarney."
This is one of the greatest Irish character-
istic pieces, and is being featured by John
1'. Soiisa, and other bands.
105 Ye Ancients' March
This number is written around "Auld Lang
Syne," introducing fife and drum playing
Irish .melodies and "Yankee Doodle." Ar-
ranged by the famous bandmaster, Reeves.
EXCHANGE We allow 5Oc. for any old thing, (provided it is a
10-inch record* if an equal number of new 10-inch records are pur-
chased.
106 Colonial Girl (A Virginia Romance.)
102 Golden Showers Waltz
113
Song*
Bingville Band Duet by Collins
This band, which is the pride of the town,
takes a trip to the cattle show ; the wagon
is crowded, so the "drummer" walks behind
where the prize bull finds him an easy prey.
Good imitations are heard of the flute, drum,
clarionet and trombone.
114 Coax f i e
Duet by Collins & Ilarlan
Very popular song which is scoring a big
hit. This record has a very sweet orchestra
accompaniment with bells.
122 Decoration Day
$10.00 Dozen
MONTH
./. W. Myers with Orch. Accompaniment
In memory of our gallant soldiers who so
bravely fought to keep the north and south
united.
125 Down Deep Within the Cellar
•/. IT. Myers iritli, Orch. Accompaniment
Good rendition
drinking song.
of this
115 Farmer and the Dude
favorite
German
com us
Some good repartee is introduced between
the City chap and t h e wise farmer. T h e
fanner finally Invites his guest in the house
and they sing " L i t t l e Krown .lug" with t h e
old riddle.
./. /'. Harrixoii irifli Orch. Accom.
We Longing
have had for
a number
requests for
(his
116 I'm
fly Old of Kentucky
Home
beautiful ballad.
I've (lot My Fingers Crossed You Can't
Touch He
Iliiron (!. Ilarlan with Orch. Accom.
117 Very pretty
waltz song in which the popular
singing children's games are illustrated by a
chorus of childish voices.
119 Old Sexton
•/. /•'. lltnrimtn.
Orelt.
Accom.
if Anril
1-1
fleets
120 Preacher and the Bear
Arthur Collins irilli Ore.h. Accom.
Story of a preacher who goes hunting on
Sunday morn and meets a grizzly bear. He
calls (in the Lord who delivered Daniel from
the Lion's cage for protection. Growling of
the bear is heard.
121 Rambling Sam
Arthur Collins with Orch. Accom.
Rambling Sam takes a rambling walk 1o a
gambling house, and is so interested in (hi'
ponies that he gets in the way of an auto
mobile. He then gets a job, but takes si
barrel of nitroglycerine for kerosene, and
again gets into trouble.
123 Thy Sentinel Am I
./. /•'. is If Good
unison Enough
with Orch.
Accom.
124 Watermelon
for Me
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UNIVERSAL TALKING MACHINE CO
Huh Itoberta with Orchestra, At
it" Harry Von Tilzer's new coon songs-
28 WARREN ST.
NEW
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