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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
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ENTERTAINMENT BY WIRE.
Reproductions
of Graphophone Talks and
Songs by Telephone Proves a Great Success
at the Annual Banquet of the Ad. Men's
League in Portland—Remarkable and High-
ly Interesting Demonstration.
At the annual banquet of the Ad. Men's
League, held recently in the spacious Hall of the
Commercial Club in Portland, Ore., one of the
novel features of the evening was a reproduc-
tion of graphophone talks and songs over the
telephone which were plainly heard and enjoyed
by all the banqueters. The local telephone com-
pany, at great expense, wired the hall so as to
connect with their telephone system outside and
with the Columbia Phonograph Co., six blocks
from the dining hall. Suspended from the ceil-
ing, in various parts of the hall, were grapho-
phone horns attached to telephone receivers. The
banqueters were amazed to hear actual conver-
sations, over the telephone, coming from long-
distance points. The genuine telephone mes-
sages sounded somewhat blurred and indistinct,
lait the graphophone sounded distinct, without
the slightest metallic ring or buzz. It was placed
opposite a telephone transmitter in the sales-
room of the Columbia Phonograph Co., and played
various selections. It proved so much more of
a success than the actual vocal messages, that
it was substituted for a genuine song and dance.
Murray and Mack, comedians r t one of the
local theatres, had been engaged to render one
of their songs over the telephone. As a result of
a previous rehearsal it was discovered, says the
Columbia Record, that if they sang into the
graphophone and the machine was used to trans-
mit the music through the telephone system, the
result was far more clear and pleasing than if
they had sung directly into the telephone. As
a consequence their selections were rendered in
this way. The diners supposed they were listen-
ing to Murray and Mack direct, when as a mat-
ter of fact they were listening to the song sung
earlier in the day and then coming to them from
a Columbia record via the telephone. Owing to
the number of horns the words and the music
were exceedingly clear and soft, producing a
very pleasing effect. The arrangements which
resulted so successfully were in charge of Man-
ager Smith, of the Columbia Phonograph Co., in
Portland. The Ad. Men's League tendered a vote
of thanks to the telephone company and to the
Columbia Phonograph Co., thus recording their
appreciation of what they pronounced to he the
chief hit of an occasion which was as full of hits
as a porcupine is full of quills.
in Memphis, and that they have an excellent lo-
cation. Mr. Fuhri reports trade very good
throughout his territory.
T. P. Clancy, manager of the talking machine
department of the Conroy Piano Co., states that
they expect to have the new automatic feed disc
machines of the Talkophone Co. in stock in a few
days, and he is looking for a large trade on them.
The Western Talking Machine Co. has been
incorporated for $9,000, full paid. Incorporators:
E. L. Garvin, 50 shares; Henry Hamilton, 39
shares; Charles R. Hamilton, 1 share. This con-
cern has just, moved into handsome new quarters
at 1110 Olive street, where they occupy the first
floor and basement. They have three rooms on
the first floor, one being used for the Edison,
one for the Victor and disc machines, and one
for shipping purposes. M. Neuman is the man-
ager. He reports business as being fair.
The Talking Machine Co., M. Silverstone, man-
ager, will move into their handsome new quar-
ters at 1010 Olive street, about May 30. The new
store will be entirely redecorated, and arranged
in a very attractive manner, including three pri-
vate record rooms. Mrs. Myron Goldbery, con-
nected with this company, has just recently re-
turned from a three weeks' trip to New York
and other Eastern points.
The Koerber-Brenner Music Co., Manager E. B.
Walthall, of the talking machine department, of
the O. K. Houck Piano Co., and the Val A. Reis
Music Co., all report a fair trade on talking ma-
chines.
M. G. Kreusch, representing the National
Phonograph Co., was a recent visitor here.
WM. H. MITLLER MARRIED.
The latest wedding coming from the Universal
Talking Machine Manufacturing Co.'s office force
is that of William H. Miiller, head of the ship-
ping department, and Miss Louise Shad, expert
tester of records. The ceremony took place in
old St. Mark's P. E. Church, New York, April 18,
the friends of bride and groom filling the edi-
fice. John ("Casey") Kaiser was head usher,
and not a hitch occurred in the arrangements.
The reception in the evening, followed by a din-
ner, was a crush, but fine in all the appoint-
ments. Among numerous presents received was
a handsome silver service, with the company's
hearty good wishes for the couple's future happi-
ness and prosperity. Niagara Falls claimed them
for the honeymoon. With so many examples be-
fore him, the president of the company might
follow SUit.
:
DENHAM HAS BIAPHONE AGENCY.
The Denham Co. have just closed an important
contract whereby they secure the sole rights for
North America of the attachment manufactured
by the Devineau Biaphone Co., which will enable
the owner of any cylinder machines to play disc
records of any make. In this connection, a re-
cent improvement in the device is that the swivel
will be made of hard rubber instead of brass,
which will improve the sound and do away with
metallic rattling. The device is very handsomely
finished, and works splendidly in connection with
certain types of Columbia and Edison machines.
REMOVING TO NEW FACTORY.
The factory of the Universal Talking Machine
Manufacturing Co. is now being gradually re-
moved from New York to their new premises in
Newark, N. J. As previously stated the general
offices of the company will also be shifted, but the
export department will remain in New York,
where General Manager Macnabb will retain a
place of call twice a week, not to mention his
time at the laboratory. The changes will not
interrupt the company's business in any way.
A NEW YORK VISITOR.
J. F. Schmelzer, of the J. F. Schmelzer Arms
Co., Kansas City, Mo., was in New York recently,
stocking up on goods. Among his selections was
a line of the Douglas Co.'s record cabinets.
TRADE NOTES FROM ST. LOUIS.
Business Somewhat Uneven—Grand Opera Re-
citals a Great Success—Fuhri's
Southern
Trip—Western Talking Machine Co. Incor-
porated—Handsome New Quarters for the
Talking Machine Co.—Other Items.
(Special to The Rpviow.)
St. Louis, Mo., May 12, 1906.
While there are some very favorable reports
on the talking machine trade for this month,
there are also some that state the month has
been quiet.
T). S. Ramsdell, vice-president and general
manager of the St. Louis Talking Machine Co.,
states that their recent grand opera recitals were
quite a success, and that they resulted in the sale
of a number of high-class machines and
records. He reports a better demand for the
high priced machines than ever before. Mr.
Ramsdell leaves in a few days for a trip to
Philadelphia and Camden, N. J. This concern
will soon alter its store, and put in four private
record exhibit rooms..
J. Frank Mahret, sales manager for this con-
cern, is out again after a seven weeks' confine-
ment on account of sickness.
W. C. Fuhri, manager of the Columbia Phono-
graph Co. here, and its Western and Southern
branches, returned on Friday, April 27, from a
trip to New Orleans and Memphis. He states
tiiat they have just moved into their new store
Just What All Your
Customers Are Looking For!
Sells at once on being heard, with Itl(J 1'ROFIT TO YOU.
Will help you sell more Disc Talking Machines and Records.
It will revive the interest of thousands who have given up
using them an account of the nuisance of changing Hie
needle after each playing. Reduces the wear on the record
and will play at least 500 times without changing.
Made in various tones, to suit all tastes: No. 1, Soft
Tone; No. 2, Medium Tone; No. •'!, Loud Tone. Any of
these needles will fit any make of sound box. Retail 1'ric.e, $1
each. Net 1'riee to Dealers, 50c. each.
No. 4, Concert Tone. This needle requires the sound
box to be fitted to it. Retail Trice. $5.00; Net Price to the
Dealer, $2.50. Send us your sound box and we will do this
free of charge.
Wend us $1.00 and we will mail you, postpaid, one sample
each of Nos. 1, 2 and 3.
We furnish Artistic Signs and Literature to all Customers.
The Symphonic Phone-Needle Co., !? E °w VORK A cTxf