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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
DESIGNATES VICTOR JOBBERS' DAY.
Director of Congresses of Panama-Pacific Ex-
position Names July 24 as Victor Talking
Machine Jobbers' Day at Fair.
NEW PATHEPHONE WELL RECEIVED.
PERSONAL RECORD DEPARTMENT
Pathephone $200 Model Attracting Dealers'
Attention—E. A. Widman on Outlook.
Inaugurated by Columbia Graphophone Co.—
Will Record Personal Records of All Descrip-
tions— Henry D. King in Charge.
The recent announcement by the Pathe Freres
Phonograph
Co., 29 West Thirty-eighth street,
CHICAGO, III., April 20.—A telegram received
New York, of the development of a new model
the latter part of last week by L. C. Wiswell, of
Pathephone which will retail at $200 has attracted
Lyon & Healy, from Andrew G. McCarthy, of
the
general attention of the talking machine trade,
Sherman, Clay & Co., San Francisco, runs as fol-
and the company has received numerous inquiries
lows:
from its dealers and interested prospects regard-
"Have just been officially advised. July 24 offi-
ing the various features of this new model. Or-
cially designated as Victor talking machine job-
ders are now on file from all parts of the country
bers' day by the Director of Congresses of
for this $200 Pathephone and, judging from its
Panama-Pacific International Exposition."
present popularity, it will be a prominent factor
Some time since Mr. Wiswell, acting for the
in Pathe trade.
National Association of Talking Machine Job-
Referring to general business, K. A. Widman,
bers, entered into correspondence with Mr. Mc-
treasurer
and general manager of the Pathe
Carthy asking him to exercise his office to secure
the appointment of a Victor day at the Panama Freres Phonograph Co., said: "Our total sales
exposition. Mr. McCarthy has been successful in for March show a marked increase over February
his efforts, and the date secured, Saturday, July and, judging from April's business to date, this
24, is the last day of the jobbers' convention, the month will be the best in our history. Our ship-
dates for which are July 22, 23 and 24. "I am ments from abroad are being received with regu-
particularly pleased with the designation 'Victor larity, and although the orders for certain models
Talking Machine Jobbers' Day' said Mr. Wiswell, of our machines have been heavier than we antici-
"as it recognizes both the Victor Co. and our as- pated, we have been able to give our dealers ade-
sociation, which, of course, is practically made up quate service. Our record demand continues to
increase rapidly and the new record lists which
of Victor jobbers."
we are issuing monthly have met with great favor.'
George W. Case, associated with the Pathe
ANNOUNCES REVISED ITINERARY.
Freres Phonograph Co. as counsel, sailed last week
L. C. Wiswell Sends Out Official Itinerary of
on the steamer "Chicago" for Paris, where he will
Special Train Which Will Carry Talking Ma-
confer with the Paris division of the Pathe Co.
chine Jobbers to Annual Convention in San
regarding certain current matters here. Emil
Francisco, July 22-24.
Pathe, head of the Pathe Freres Co., of Paris, is
expected in New York next month.
(Special to The Review.)
An innovation in the talking machine field was
announced by the Columbia Graphophone Co. this
week in the nature of a "Personal Record De-
partment." The details regarding the formation
of this new department have been under considera-
tion for some time, as the unlimited possibilities
of this field and the valuable publicity it would
afford Columbia products had been brought to the
attention of the company by its dealers from coast
to coast.
There had been a steadily increasing demand
for disc records of a personal nature, and it was
(Special to The Review.)
CHICAGO,
111.,
April
17.—Announcement
has
COLUMBIA NEWS ITEMS.
been made of the official itinerary of the special
train which will carry talking machine jobbers to
C. R. Ely Returns from Successful Southern
the annual convention to be held in San Francisco
Trip—Reduced Prices on Alice Nielsen Rec-
July 22, 23. 24.
ords—M. D. Easton in New York—Items.
This revised itinerary, according to L. C. Wis-
well, replaces the one previously issued.
'"There is a noticeable improvement in the busi-
City.
lime.
Date.
Koute.
Lv. Chicago
6:15 P.M. Tues., July 13 C, K. 1. & P.
ness situation throughout the South," said Clifford
Ar. Kansas City... 8:00 A.M. Wed., July 14
R. Ely, the popular traveling representative for the
Stopover ^t Kansas City; 5 hours' automobile trip around
the city, luncheon at one of the Country Clubs, etc.
Columbia Graphophone Co., who returned Friday
Southern & Western (west of Chicago) distributors may
make connection with train at Kansas City.
from an extended trip through this territory.
City.
Time.
Date.
Route.
"Notwithstanding the business depression which
Lv. Kansas City . . 1:00 P.M. Wed., July 14 Union Pacifjc
Ar. Denver
5:30 A.M. Thurs., July 15 Union Pacific
has visited this section in recent months, Columbia
Lv. Denver
5:45 A.M. Thurs., July 15 D. & R. G.
Ar. Colorado Spgs. 8:15 A.M. Thurs., July 15 D. 6c R. G.
dealers are optimistic to a degree and, in common
Stopover Colorado Springs twenty (20) hours in order to
with our dealers in the West and East, are experi-
visit Pike's Peak, Garden of the Gods, Crystal Park, etc.,
and in order to leave Colorado Springs at an hour that will
encing a shortage of goods, particularly in the
permit of viewing the scenery through Royal Gorge en route.
City.
Time.
Date.
Route.
higher priced Columbia machines."
Lv. Colorado Spgs.. 4:20 A.M. Friday, July 16 D. & R. G.
Ar. Glenwood Spgs. 4:30 P.M. Friday, July 16 D. & R. G.
The Columbia Graphophone Co. announced this
Lv. Glenwood Spgs. 7:00 P.M. Friday, July 16 D. & R. G.
week the reduction in price of all Columbia rec-
Ar. Salt Lake
9:00 A.M. Sat., July 17 D. & R. G.
Sightseeing in Salt Lake City and visit to Saltair Beach
ords sung in English by Alice Nielsen the famous
for a dip in Great Salt Lake. Mormon Tabernacle and Organ
Recital.
soprano. Miss Nielsen's 12-inch records formerly
Time.
Date.
Route.
City.
retailed at $3 and the 10-inch records at $2, both
9:00 P.M. Sat., July 17 S.P.L.A.&S.L.
Lv. Salt Lake . .
3:00 A.M. Mon., July 19 S.P.L.A.&S.L.
Ar. Los Angeles
types being double-faced. Under the new price
Lv. Los Angeles
3:30 A.M. Mon., Jul-19 A., T. & S. F.
Ar. San Diego
7:00A.M. Mon.,'
list the 12-inch records will be sold at $1.50 and
Ion., July
July 19 A., T. & S. F.
Sightseeing in San Diego and vicinity and visit to Expo-
the 10-inch at $1.
sition.
City.
Time.
Date.
Route.
Mortimer D. Easton, a director of the Columbia
Lv. San Diego
11:59 P.M. Mon., July 19 A., T. & S. F.
Ar. Los Angeles . . 7:00 A.M. Tues., July 20 A., T. & S. K
Graphophone
Co., who has been in charge of the
Stopover at Los Angeles for sightseeing, etc.
City.
Time.
Date.
Route.
company's booth at the Panama-Pacific Exposi-
Lv. Los Angeles ..11:00 P.M. Tues., July 20 So. Pac. Co.
tion since its opening, arrived in New York Moa-
Ar. Del Monte ...11:00 A.M. Wed., July 21 So. Pac. Co.
Three and one-half (3J4) hours' stopover at Del Monte
day for an extended visit to the East. Mr. Easton
for luncheon, sightseeing, etc.
City.
lime.
Date.
Route.
will return to the Coast in the near future. Hal
Lv. Del Monte . . . 2:30 P.M. Wed., July 21 So. Pac. Co.
Dorian, a son of Marion Dorian, treasurer of the
Ar. San Francisco. 5:30 P.M. Wed., July 21 So. Pac. Co.
TICKETS—The round trip ticket fare from Chicago to
Columbia Co., is in charge of the Columbia ex-
San Francisco, going via above route, returning via any
other direct route, $62.50.
Returning via Portland or
hibit in the absence of Mr. Easton.
Seattle (additional) $17.50.
Pullman Fares.—Chicago to San Francisco: Lower berth,
I. Zion, the well-known talking machine dealer,
$20.00; upper berth, $16.00; compartment, $56.00; draw-
has just opened a large and attractive store at
ing room, $70.00. Kansas City to San Francisco: Lower
berth, $17.00; upper berth, $13.60; compartment, $48.00;
Ninety-seventh street and Broadway, New York,
drawing room $60.00. The above rates cover use of cars for
the entire trip which allows baggage, etc., to be left in cars
where he is displaying Columbia products.
for all stops.
For this special train All-Pullman sleepers will be fur-
nished, including observation, compartment and drawing-
room cars, for entire trip, Chicago to San Francisco. Also
each road over which we travel will furnish their own Li-
brary, buffet club and dining car.
Steel equipment
throughout.
You will please disregard the itinerary previously sent.
This one is official. We have found it necessary to make
some changes, therefore the route of our special train is
as shown above.
HOLD ANNUAL MEETING.
A detailed account of the annual' meeting of
the Talking Machine Men held Wednesday after-
noon will be found on another page of this issue.
Henry D. King.
to fill this demand that the personal record depart-
ment was inaugurated. It is planned to make rec-
ords of an intimate and personal nature that will
tend to maintain and stimulate the interest of
talking machine owners in their individual ma-
chines. Judging from the enthusiasm already
manifested, the innovation will achieve signal
success.
The business of the personal record depart-
ment will be handled by an efficient and trained
staff under the direction of Henry D. King. Mr.
King, who joined the Columbia forces a few
weeks ago, has been prominent in insurance circles
throughout the country, and because of his pleas-
ing personality, executive ability and thorough
knowledge of business affairs generally is ad-
mirably equipped to fill his present important post.
For Best Service, write to
LYON & HEALY
Largest Distributors
CHICAGO