Music Trade Review
Issue: 1905 Vol. 40 N. 11 - Page 40
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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
con, bass; Mme. Louise Homer, contralto; Sig.
Antonio Scotti, baritone; M. Marcel Journet,
bass, and M. Francisco Nuibo, tenor, and "Sing
Alleluia," by Dudley Buck, sung by the Trinity
Church choir. The lovers of the Victor machine
and of J. Myers, the well-known singer, will be
glad to know he is back with them, and will
at once start in to make his famous records.
Fred. C. MacLean, the Victor traveling repre-
sentative, who is at present doing office duty
owing to the illness of Mr. Seabury, the manager,
reports business as increasing at a tremendous
rate, and the demand for high price records as
increasing in this city.
MARCH A BUSY MONTH.
The Demand for All Kinds of Machines, Rec-
ords and Supplies Greater Than Ever Before
—Jobbers Disappointed in Not Being Able
to Supply Sufficient Stock—What the Na-
tional Phonograph Co. Say on the Subject.
Evidence is multiplying that March will exceed
all previous months as to the volume of busi-
ness. The demand for machines, records, sup-
plies and material of every description is un-
precedented.
The manufacturing companies
frankly confess their capacity has been ex-
hausted, and their inability to fill every order
complete, notwithstanding the recent additions
to and enlargements of their plants. Jobbers
aver they are greatly disappointed in not being
supplied with all the stock expected, and in turn
the dealers are in the same predicament. Reflect-
ing current conditions, the National Phonograph
Co., through its official monthly circular to the
trade, and which in reality applies proportionate-
ly to every other concern, makes, in part, the
following statement:
"The advance orders for March records again
exceeded the orders for any similar month in the
history of the company. So heavy were these
orders that, in spite of our splendid facilities for
making records, and the fact that the plant was
running day and night, we were not able to ship
the March records until a week later than the
time set down in our regular schedule, and even
then we were compelled to make short ship-
ments on a number of titles for which the de-
mand was heavier than for the average of the se-
lections. * * * The orders for phonographs,
too, have kept pace with the demand for records.
All of this is shown in the orders now on file.
"Then reports from jobbers and dealers in all
parts of the country tell the same story. Stocks
that a year or more ago were large enough to
last for a period of time, are now hardly re-
ceived before they are disposed of. This is caus-
ing a readjustment of the plans of jobbers and
dealers. It has been found in the past few
months that larger and more complete stocks
must be carried to hold patronage and supply the
demand. Everyone is recognizing that the larger
business has come to stay, and all are planning
to take care of it. All this is true of those now
in the business. At the same time our corre-
spondence is very heavy with firms writing for
jobbers' and dealers' discounts, terms and condi-
tions."
contrivance for the reproduction of music. She
was, however, asked to listen to the reproduc-
tion of the famous voice of the great Italian
tenor, Tamagno. She was charmed and asked
how much it would cost to make some records
of her own voice privately so that she could send
them to her people in Australia that they might
hear her sing, even though she were herself half
way around the world.
"They were ordered and Melba sang to please
her own. folks as she had never sung to please
any audience, no matter how enthusiastic.
"It is needless to say that these records actu-
ally preserve Melba's voice at its most supreme
moments. Finally, in deference to the persistent
demands that she have her voice recorded, she
decided to permit the Victor Talking Machine
Co. to make and sell these records to those who
appreciated music. It was agreed that she should
receive as a royalty a large percentage of the
total selling price of the records."
TALKING MACHINE ENTERTAINMENT
Burton Holmes, the lecturer, says that the
Alaskan Indians regard white men and canned
goods as so closely associated that they are
nearly synonymous. Wherever the white man
appears, canned meats, fruits and vegetables
quickly follow.
When Mr. Holmes visited
Alaska, recently, one of his fellow travelers car-
ried a talking machine with him and it was ex-
hibited for the particular benefit of the head man
of one of the local Indian tribes. The old chief,
who had never seen a talking machine before,
showed marked interest in the performance and
when the sound of a human voice issued from the
horn he listened, with great gravity, for a time,
and then approached and peered into the horn.
When the record was finished and the voice
stopped, the old chief, wagging his head in a
knowing way, pointed to the horn and said:
"Huh! Him canned white man."
In Nashville, Tenn., Scores Big Hit—Extended
Press Comments.
(Special to The Review.)
Nashville, Tenn., March 11, 1905.
Nearly four thousand people were present at
the opening of the Davies Piano Co., 236 Fifth
avenue, which occurred Monday. The talking
machine played an important part in this open-
ing. In a room splendidly fitted up, recitals
were given on the talking machine for hours,
and Nashville to-day has a greater respect and
admiration for this wonderful creation than ever
before. One of the papers came out with the
headline, "Melba Heard Here. Sang in Nashville,
Monday, Delighted Audiences." The Journal
said:
"Melba was singing at the opening of the
Davies Piano Co. through the Victor talking ma-
chine. Melba had at one time a prejudice against
all phonographs, talking machines or' any other
THE TALKING MACHINE IN ALASKA.
The Clayton Music Co., of Salt Lake City, suc-
cessors to D. O. Calder's Sons, have declared a
4 per cent, quarterly dividend.
You are in business for a profit.
You recommend goods to your customer as good.
If the goods should not happen to be good
Your friend has had enough of you.
You state to him the article is worth the price,
He finds out later that he can buy elsewhere cheaper.
You lose another friend.
If you are selling him a Talk-O-Phone,
Then it is different.
You will not have these matters to deal with.
The machine is honest throughout.
The price tends to show that other machines are too high.
You want the respect of your customers.
You can get it and keep it by selling Talk-O-Phones.
We are always at home for your inquiries and orders.
The Talk-O-Phoi\e Company
TOLEDO, OHIO
CHICAGO
SAN FRANCISCO
NEW YORK
THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
con, bass; Mme. Louise Homer, contralto; Sig.
Antonio Scotti, baritone; M. Marcel Journet,
bass, and M. Francisco Nuibo, tenor, and "Sing
Alleluia," by Dudley Buck, sung by the Trinity
Church choir. The lovers of the Victor machine
and of J. Myers, the well-known singer, will be
glad to know he is back with them, and will
at once start in to make his famous records.
Fred. C. MacLean, the Victor traveling repre-
sentative, who is at present doing office duty
owing to the illness of Mr. Seabury, the manager,
reports business as increasing at a tremendous
rate, and the demand for high price records as
increasing in this city.
MARCH A BUSY MONTH.
The Demand for All Kinds of Machines, Rec-
ords and Supplies Greater Than Ever Before
—Jobbers Disappointed in Not Being Able
to Supply Sufficient Stock—What the Na-
tional Phonograph Co. Say on the Subject.
Evidence is multiplying that March will exceed
all previous months as to the volume of busi-
ness. The demand for machines, records, sup-
plies and material of every description is un-
precedented.
The manufacturing companies
frankly confess their capacity has been ex-
hausted, and their inability to fill every order
complete, notwithstanding the recent additions
to and enlargements of their plants. Jobbers
aver they are greatly disappointed in not being
supplied with all the stock expected, and in turn
the dealers are in the same predicament. Reflect-
ing current conditions, the National Phonograph
Co., through its official monthly circular to the
trade, and which in reality applies proportionate-
ly to every other concern, makes, in part, the
following statement:
"The advance orders for March records again
exceeded the orders for any similar month in the
history of the company. So heavy were these
orders that, in spite of our splendid facilities for
making records, and the fact that the plant was
running day and night, we were not able to ship
the March records until a week later than the
time set down in our regular schedule, and even
then we were compelled to make short ship-
ments on a number of titles for which the de-
mand was heavier than for the average of the se-
lections. * * * The orders for phonographs,
too, have kept pace with the demand for records.
All of this is shown in the orders now on file.
"Then reports from jobbers and dealers in all
parts of the country tell the same story. Stocks
that a year or more ago were large enough to
last for a period of time, are now hardly re-
ceived before they are disposed of. This is caus-
ing a readjustment of the plans of jobbers and
dealers. It has been found in the past few
months that larger and more complete stocks
must be carried to hold patronage and supply the
demand. Everyone is recognizing that the larger
business has come to stay, and all are planning
to take care of it. All this is true of those now
in the business. At the same time our corre-
spondence is very heavy with firms writing for
jobbers' and dealers' discounts, terms and condi-
tions."
contrivance for the reproduction of music. She
was, however, asked to listen to the reproduc-
tion of the famous voice of the great Italian
tenor, Tamagno. She was charmed and asked
how much it would cost to make some records
of her own voice privately so that she could send
them to her people in Australia that they might
hear her sing, even though she were herself half
way around the world.
"They were ordered and Melba sang to please
her own. folks as she had never sung to please
any audience, no matter how enthusiastic.
"It is needless to say that these records actu-
ally preserve Melba's voice at its most supreme
moments. Finally, in deference to the persistent
demands that she have her voice recorded, she
decided to permit the Victor Talking Machine
Co. to make and sell these records to those who
appreciated music. It was agreed that she should
receive as a royalty a large percentage of the
total selling price of the records."
TALKING MACHINE ENTERTAINMENT
Burton Holmes, the lecturer, says that the
Alaskan Indians regard white men and canned
goods as so closely associated that they are
nearly synonymous. Wherever the white man
appears, canned meats, fruits and vegetables
quickly follow.
When Mr. Holmes visited
Alaska, recently, one of his fellow travelers car-
ried a talking machine with him and it was ex-
hibited for the particular benefit of the head man
of one of the local Indian tribes. The old chief,
who had never seen a talking machine before,
showed marked interest in the performance and
when the sound of a human voice issued from the
horn he listened, with great gravity, for a time,
and then approached and peered into the horn.
When the record was finished and the voice
stopped, the old chief, wagging his head in a
knowing way, pointed to the horn and said:
"Huh! Him canned white man."
In Nashville, Tenn., Scores Big Hit—Extended
Press Comments.
(Special to The Review.)
Nashville, Tenn., March 11, 1905.
Nearly four thousand people were present at
the opening of the Davies Piano Co., 236 Fifth
avenue, which occurred Monday. The talking
machine played an important part in this open-
ing. In a room splendidly fitted up, recitals
were given on the talking machine for hours,
and Nashville to-day has a greater respect and
admiration for this wonderful creation than ever
before. One of the papers came out with the
headline, "Melba Heard Here. Sang in Nashville,
Monday, Delighted Audiences." The Journal
said:
"Melba was singing at the opening of the
Davies Piano Co. through the Victor talking ma-
chine. Melba had at one time a prejudice against
all phonographs, talking machines or' any other
THE TALKING MACHINE IN ALASKA.
The Clayton Music Co., of Salt Lake City, suc-
cessors to D. O. Calder's Sons, have declared a
4 per cent, quarterly dividend.
You are in business for a profit.
You recommend goods to your customer as good.
If the goods should not happen to be good
Your friend has had enough of you.
You state to him the article is worth the price,
He finds out later that he can buy elsewhere cheaper.
You lose another friend.
If you are selling him a Talk-O-Phone,
Then it is different.
You will not have these matters to deal with.
The machine is honest throughout.
The price tends to show that other machines are too high.
You want the respect of your customers.
You can get it and keep it by selling Talk-O-Phones.
We are always at home for your inquiries and orders.
The Talk-O-Phoi\e Company
TOLEDO, OHIO
CHICAGO
SAN FRANCISCO
NEW YORK
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