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THE
MUSIC TRADE
REVIEW
With ike Makers and Sellers of TaJkiivg Machines
A REMARKABLE ADVANCE
In Perfection of Record Making During the Past
Year, But Particularly in the Realm of Tone
Quality.
The educational value of the talking machine
has become one of the principal "talking points"
of the intelligent dealer who knows that certain
people cannot be approached in the same man-
ner as others. The attempt of the exploiters of
these machines is to get the interest of the in-
telligent classes, such people In fact who could
not be interested from the standpoint of a brass
band selection or of a popular song, even those,
indeed, who are still inclined not to take a
Melba or a Caruso record seriously, and, of
course, there are many such. It is stated that
one of the large record-making concerns is ex-
perimenting on vocal lessons which they believe
can be accomplished successfully. Part of the
record is given to tone work and following this
upon the same record explanation by the teacher
is made so that in no way there could be a mis-
taken idea on the part of the pupil. This is cer-
tainly a great scheme and the possibilities are
beyond estimate particularly for those who live
far from the cities where instruction is avail-
able, but it must never be forgotten that it is rife
with many dangers, and poor tone production
either of the machine or of the teacher would
bring sad results. But with the proper care and
with correct treatment this would be a gold mine
for those interested since it would consist of a
course of records and not an individual one, and
there is no doubt that it would rival the records
of the grand opera singers as to financial results.
The name of one of the most prominent vocal
teachers in this country is named in connec-
tion with the experiment.
INVENTS NEW REPRODUCER
That Will Take Vibration From Both Sides of
the Diaphragm.
Chas. B. Hill, of Sterling, Kan., is the in-
ventor and patentee of a new and improved talk-
ing machine, the special feature of which is that
the reproducer is so constructed that it takes
the vibrations from both sides of the diaphragm
and amplifies them through two horns at the
same time, thus doubling the volume of tone
which it is possible to obtain on the ordinary
machine. It is said that these reproducers can
be retailed at a cost of about $5, and Mr. Hill is
contemplating starting their manufacture, pro-
vided sufficient capital is secured.
will be represented at the Lewis and Clark Ex-
position in Portland, and Manager Brown is mak-
ing a trip to that city for the purpose of taking
up the matter.
SHE WANTED A MACHINE
To Get Her Boarders up in Time for Breakfast
—How She Put the Case.
At one of the establishments where the rec-
ords are made a visitor broke the customary
routine of business and she stated her errand in
a tone which would have cut the wax into hash,
had it been within hearing distance. "What I
want to know," she stated to the urbane gentle-
man behind the desk, "is whether this is the
place that you make the plates that go into the
talking machine?"
"It is, madame," was the respectful rejoinder.
"Then," she said, "I want to know what you
would charge to get a photograph of my voice on
something that would be of benefit to mankind
in general, and I should think that it ought to
double your business in six months."
"I don't know that we care much about the
philanthropic aspect of the case, but if you have
anything which will double the business in that
length of time, it ought certainly to be worth
while."
"Well," continued the beldame, "you see 1 have
a boarding house, and it is simply impossible to
get those people up in time for breakfast. I
can't stand in the halls all morning yelling, and
if I do then the breakfast burns. Now, I have
a talking machine, and I want to know why I
couldn't get a record that would reel off for sev-
eral minutes nothing but 'Get up! Breakfast is
on the table! Get up! This is the last call!
Breakfast will be spoiled! Do you hear me,
breakfast is all ready! Aren't you up yet! Oh,
what a laziness! Get up I say!'—and I don't
know why that would not be a good idea."
"It would," said the aforementioned urbane
gentleman, "but why wouldn't it do just as well
to put in the record of Sousa's band, one in which
A POPULAR SPECIALTY
Is the Reginaphone, a Talking Machine and
Music Box Combined.
What would seem to appeal to every wide-
awake progressive dealer in talking machine
goods is the Reginaphone, a music box and talk-
ing machine combined. This article is one of
superior worth, as is everything from the Re-
gina Co., the manufacturers, Rahway, N. J.,
whose music boxes have a world-wide celebrity.
A Reginaphone can be almost instantly changed
from a sweet-toned music box to a talking ma-
chine or vice versa, and will play any standard
disk record.
The greatest amount of fun and amusement
can be had out of this combination instrument.
If one wishes music for an evening's entertain-
ment, it may be had in the Regina, and this mu-
sic can be easily interspersed with songs,
speeches, etc., from the talking machine.
The chief cost of both instruments is covered
by one payment. By adding a little more to
what would pay for either a talking machine or
a music box, the dealer gets both. Each Regina-
phone is equipped with swinging horn and lat-
est improved needle holding device, also with the
famous Regina long running spring motor. It is
a good thing to handle—sales are quickly made
and there is a double profit.
As an example of how the Reginaphone is ap-
preciated, the following from an expert is ample
testimony: "The music is simply charming. 1
have just purchased two dozen 10-inch records,
and have tested the Reginaphone with the re-
suli that it is very satisfactory."
The "VICTOR "Always in the Lead!
"Cutting off the end of a Mega horn
and attaching it to a Victor tapering
arm machine, it is claimed the resonance
is increased fully 50 per cent. The
originator vows it is 'one or the best
things ever.' "—The Talking Machine
World for January.
THE VICTOR TRUMPET
RATES BY WATER LOWER
A SYNCHRONIZING HORN
On Talking Machines to the Coast, as Well as
to the Orient
Via San Francisco—Mr.
Brown's Good Work.
The TRUMPET has a VOICE. The BEST HORN
for VOCAL RECORDS ever made—PRICE, $ 6 .
CONCERT TRUMPET, $ 9 . Usual discounts.
Descriptive pamphlet on application.
(Special to The Review.)
San Francisco, Cal., April 8, 1905.
The shippers of talking machines to the coast
will be interested to learn that the American-
Hawaiian Steamship Co. have reduced the
freight rates by water from $2 to $1.50 per one
hundred. The freight rates on shipments from
eastern points to China via San Francisco has
been made the same as freight from the East to
San Francisco. This is also a reduction.
This important concession must be attributed
to the energetic work of Chas. E. Brown, who
represents the Talk-o-Phone Co. in this city. In
his efforts he has had the weighty support of
President Irish and General Manager Hubbell.
Business with the Talk-o-Phone Co. in this city
is excellent and they are receiving a carload of
machines a week. It is not improbable that they
the trombones and drum play star parts, and
there would be something doing mighty soon,
particularly if you ran it off on them at about
6.30 a. m."
"Good idea," said the lady, "I'll try it to-mor-
row morning and come back to let you know."
Up to the present she has not materialized, and
foul play on the part of her boarders is sus
peeled.
THE
GRAND PRIZE FOR TALKING MACHINES
at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, St. Louis, Mo., has been
Awarded to the Victor Talking Machine Co.
THE VICTOR DISTRIBUTING
AND EXPORT CO.
77 CHAMBERS STREET,
NEW YORK