Music Trade Review
Issue: 1905 Vol. 40 N. 25 - Page 65
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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
65
With the Makers and Sellers of Talking Machines
sider ourselves very fortunate in being able to
DEALERS INJURING THEMSELVES
obtain this band, and especially to have Mr.
June Falling Off in Trade Now Observable in
Humphrey, the leader, conduct the band in per- By Not Taking Hold and Establishing a Talk-
Retail Field—Manufacturers Busy-
son while making the records."
ing Machine Department—Very Profitable
July 3, Geo. K. Cheney, manager of the Univer-
Wherever Started and Particularly Because
For June, business with the talking machine sal Co.'s laboratory, sails for Shanghai, China,
It is a Natural Evolution.
contingent is not so brisk as during May. A via the steamship "Empress," of the Northern
falling off was discounted at least with jobbers Pacific Co.'s line, from Vancouver, Can. His
While music dealers are regarded as one of the
and dealers, though the manufacturing com- stock of fireworks, for the celebration of the na-
natural agencies for the distribution and sale of
panies are still fairly busy, not having caught tional holiday, will be taken aboard in liquid
talking machine products, still they do not take
up either with machine or record orders. It is form, for obvious reasons. Mr. Cheney will be
hold of the business with that vim and activity
probable next month may look up, in view of the equipped with a miniature record-making outfit
so characteristic of other lines handling these
great increase in the business over last year, but for taking "masters." He will touch at Yoko-
goods. The music trades proper have every fa-
it is normally quiet. The summer trade, how- hama, Japan, Hong Kong and several other ports
cility for demonstrating and marketing the line,
ever, is far and away better than that of .1904.
on the Chinese coast, possibly visit the Empress with store room ready at hand and customers
Dowager, and interview a few fierce Boxers. Re- who regard these dealers as the legitimate repre-
"TWENTIETH CENTURY PREMIER"
turning, after a year, he will call at Manila and sentatives and sellers of everything pertaining
Hawaii and "take" the melodies of "Honolulu to music and kindred merchandise. A talking
Is the Title of the New Loud Sounding
Lu" and other celebrities in "H. T." on the spot. machine department is held to be a profitable
Graphophone.
It is unfortunate General Manager MacNabb can- addition to the business, and the only drawback
The Columbia Phonograph Co., Gen'l, who of- not spare the time to go along, for then Mr. to a better understanding of this inviting pros-
fered a reward for a name to apply to their new Cheney's native repertoire would doubtless be pect is the prejudice of music dealers them-
selves.
loud-sounding or B. C. machine, have selected greatly enlarged and enriched.
that of the "Twentieth Century Premier" as the
A great many, much to the credit of their judg-
prize title. The successful competitor was given
AROUND THE V. D. & E. CO.'S BUILDING.
ment, have recognized this fact and take pleas-
one of the machines and an assortment of spe-
ure in maintaining this branch of their estab-
In a week or so Manager Mitchell will have
cial Columbia records. The new cylinders for
lishment at the highest pitch of efficiency, ac-
ready for distribution another clever leaflet on
cording it ample room and suitable equipment.
the "Twentieth Century Premier" are consider-
boxes. It is brief, right to the point and ele-
These are the wise ones. Another portion of the
ably larger than the standard size.
gantly presented.
trade look askance at the proposition, arguing
Before the V. D. & E. Co. get through with that the talking machine is in no sense musical,
OFF TO CHINA.
their demonstrating parlors, on the second floor, hence should be ignored entirely as being out-
Manager of Universal Co.'s Laboratory on Ex- in point of furnishing and decorative effects they
side the pale. No greater mistake was ever made
will be resorts of beauty and joy forever.
tensive Trip—Universal Co.'s Happenings.
if the commercial side of the business is taken
Fred C. MacLean, who heads the traveling into consideration. It is a splendid line of goods
Tuesday Henry B. Babson, president of the staff of the company, was called to Hartford, to have, and in the hands of men entirely pro-
Universal Talking Machine Mfg. Co., took the Conn., Sunday, to be present at the dying bed- gressive there is "big money" in it. Besides, a
"Pennsylvania 18-hour flyer" to Chicago. He re- side of his mother. The funeral obsequies took talking machine department worthy the name is
turned yesterday the same way, indulging in place Tuesday.
a drawing attraction to the distinctly musical
dreams that his yacht, "Another Old Maid,"
end not to be despised, as many live dealers have
In fitting up the new talking machine depart- cheerfully testified.
would be a clipper like unto it in the approach-
ment of Rothenberg & Co., a prominent New
ing regattas.
The company, in sending out their completed York city store, the Columbia Phonograph Co.,
July record bulletins, plume themselves on their Gen'l, sold the goods only and are in no way SELLING RECORDS BELOW PRICE IN WEST.
connected either with the control or manage-
Seventh Regiment band marches as follows:
Review Office, 13(>2 Monadnock Block,
ment. That rests solely and exclusively with
"This is the best military band in New York
Chicago, 111., June 20, 1905.
City; the musicians are all soloists, and we con- the first named concern.
The Vim Co., of 68 East Lake street, narrowly
escaped a suit for selling Columbia records below
the stipulated price the other day. Further-
more, a peculiar method of accomplishing this
end was revealed. The evidence was developed
by H. L. Wilson, assistant to Manager J. H.
Dorian, of the Chicago office of the Columbia
Phonograph Co., and working under the latter's
Sound Perfection Realized
direction. Affidavits were prepared and the pa-
VICTOR TRUMPETS (Two Models)
pers were ready for filing in court when the Vim
Co. agreed to discontinue the practice and to pay
ADVANTAGES
the costs incurred by the Columbia Co. Accord-
Clear Reproduction.
ing to affidavits sworn to by Mr. Wilson, he
Sweet Reproduction.
bought two records bearing the legal notice that
Natural Reproduction.
LigKt in Weight.
they were licensed to sell at $1, for 70 cents cash
FUch In Coloring.
Durable.
each, without asking for a discount. An affidavit
No Metallic Sound.
by another employe of the Columbia showed that
No R-attle.
Plenty of Vibration.
he went into the Vim store, asked for a Colum-
Don't Tarnish or Dent.
bia record, and was told the price was $1, but
that he could get a used record for 20 cents on
WHY
the other side of the store, and trade it in for
Made of Specially Prepared Fibre,
50 cents, the allowance dealers are permitted to
Paper and Wood.
Bviilt by Hand, Acoustically
make
for old records. The customer went to tho
Correct.
Color and Finish is Oven-Baked.
counter indicated, said he wanted a record in
—
Expert Record Makers vise Simi*
order to get the allowance on a new record, and
Concert Trumpet, 27" long, with 23" bell
$5.50
lar Horns to make
was simply given a ticket for which he paid
Trumpet, 23" Ion?, with 18" bell
8.00
Records, so w h y aren t they
Best to Reproduce them.
20 cents and which was accepted in lieu of 50
, BOTH MADE IN TWO COLORS. GREEN-RED.
MAKES REPRODUCTIONS NATURAL.
cents on the purchase of the new record, thus
HELPS SELL RECORDS.
Fits Victor—Zonophone—Columbia-Talkophone
making it cost him 70 cents net. The proprietor
WRITE FOR NEW QUOTATIONS.
of the Vim Co. claimed to Mr. Dorian that such
We think we have the LARGEST STOCK OF VICTOR RECORDS. The "other fellow" won't
transactions were made without his knowledge.
show us his Inventory or we might be sure. But you don't care about that. What INTERESTS you
is the way'your orders are filled.
George W. Lyle, general manager of the Co-
If you have been getting about 75 per cent, of what you order, or less,
lumbia Phonograph Co., and vice-president of
give us a trial order.
the American Graphophone Co., spent Thursday
of this week at the Chicago office in conference
with Manager J. H. Dorian, of the Chicago
77 CHAMBERS ST., NEW YORK
office, returning to New York the same evening.
TRADE CONDITIONS REVIEWED.
lAIUAT'C 1AIUAT
|N
SOUND
w Y f i H I O V W l l H I REPRODUCTION
VICTOR DISTRIBUTING AND EXPORT CO.
THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
65
With the Makers and Sellers of Talking Machines
sider ourselves very fortunate in being able to
DEALERS INJURING THEMSELVES
obtain this band, and especially to have Mr.
June Falling Off in Trade Now Observable in
Humphrey, the leader, conduct the band in per- By Not Taking Hold and Establishing a Talk-
Retail Field—Manufacturers Busy-
son while making the records."
ing Machine Department—Very Profitable
July 3, Geo. K. Cheney, manager of the Univer-
Wherever Started and Particularly Because
For June, business with the talking machine sal Co.'s laboratory, sails for Shanghai, China,
It is a Natural Evolution.
contingent is not so brisk as during May. A via the steamship "Empress," of the Northern
falling off was discounted at least with jobbers Pacific Co.'s line, from Vancouver, Can. His
While music dealers are regarded as one of the
and dealers, though the manufacturing com- stock of fireworks, for the celebration of the na-
natural agencies for the distribution and sale of
panies are still fairly busy, not having caught tional holiday, will be taken aboard in liquid
talking machine products, still they do not take
up either with machine or record orders. It is form, for obvious reasons. Mr. Cheney will be
hold of the business with that vim and activity
probable next month may look up, in view of the equipped with a miniature record-making outfit
so characteristic of other lines handling these
great increase in the business over last year, but for taking "masters." He will touch at Yoko-
goods. The music trades proper have every fa-
it is normally quiet. The summer trade, how- hama, Japan, Hong Kong and several other ports
cility for demonstrating and marketing the line,
ever, is far and away better than that of .1904.
on the Chinese coast, possibly visit the Empress with store room ready at hand and customers
Dowager, and interview a few fierce Boxers. Re- who regard these dealers as the legitimate repre-
"TWENTIETH CENTURY PREMIER"
turning, after a year, he will call at Manila and sentatives and sellers of everything pertaining
Hawaii and "take" the melodies of "Honolulu to music and kindred merchandise. A talking
Is the Title of the New Loud Sounding
Lu" and other celebrities in "H. T." on the spot. machine department is held to be a profitable
Graphophone.
It is unfortunate General Manager MacNabb can- addition to the business, and the only drawback
The Columbia Phonograph Co., Gen'l, who of- not spare the time to go along, for then Mr. to a better understanding of this inviting pros-
fered a reward for a name to apply to their new Cheney's native repertoire would doubtless be pect is the prejudice of music dealers them-
selves.
loud-sounding or B. C. machine, have selected greatly enlarged and enriched.
that of the "Twentieth Century Premier" as the
A great many, much to the credit of their judg-
prize title. The successful competitor was given
AROUND THE V. D. & E. CO.'S BUILDING.
ment, have recognized this fact and take pleas-
one of the machines and an assortment of spe-
ure in maintaining this branch of their estab-
In a week or so Manager Mitchell will have
cial Columbia records. The new cylinders for
lishment at the highest pitch of efficiency, ac-
ready for distribution another clever leaflet on
cording it ample room and suitable equipment.
the "Twentieth Century Premier" are consider-
boxes. It is brief, right to the point and ele-
These are the wise ones. Another portion of the
ably larger than the standard size.
gantly presented.
trade look askance at the proposition, arguing
Before the V. D. & E. Co. get through with that the talking machine is in no sense musical,
OFF TO CHINA.
their demonstrating parlors, on the second floor, hence should be ignored entirely as being out-
Manager of Universal Co.'s Laboratory on Ex- in point of furnishing and decorative effects they
side the pale. No greater mistake was ever made
will be resorts of beauty and joy forever.
tensive Trip—Universal Co.'s Happenings.
if the commercial side of the business is taken
Fred C. MacLean, who heads the traveling into consideration. It is a splendid line of goods
Tuesday Henry B. Babson, president of the staff of the company, was called to Hartford, to have, and in the hands of men entirely pro-
Universal Talking Machine Mfg. Co., took the Conn., Sunday, to be present at the dying bed- gressive there is "big money" in it. Besides, a
"Pennsylvania 18-hour flyer" to Chicago. He re- side of his mother. The funeral obsequies took talking machine department worthy the name is
turned yesterday the same way, indulging in place Tuesday.
a drawing attraction to the distinctly musical
dreams that his yacht, "Another Old Maid,"
end not to be despised, as many live dealers have
In fitting up the new talking machine depart- cheerfully testified.
would be a clipper like unto it in the approach-
ment of Rothenberg & Co., a prominent New
ing regattas.
The company, in sending out their completed York city store, the Columbia Phonograph Co.,
July record bulletins, plume themselves on their Gen'l, sold the goods only and are in no way SELLING RECORDS BELOW PRICE IN WEST.
connected either with the control or manage-
Seventh Regiment band marches as follows:
Review Office, 13(>2 Monadnock Block,
ment. That rests solely and exclusively with
"This is the best military band in New York
Chicago, 111., June 20, 1905.
City; the musicians are all soloists, and we con- the first named concern.
The Vim Co., of 68 East Lake street, narrowly
escaped a suit for selling Columbia records below
the stipulated price the other day. Further-
more, a peculiar method of accomplishing this
end was revealed. The evidence was developed
by H. L. Wilson, assistant to Manager J. H.
Dorian, of the Chicago office of the Columbia
Phonograph Co., and working under the latter's
Sound Perfection Realized
direction. Affidavits were prepared and the pa-
VICTOR TRUMPETS (Two Models)
pers were ready for filing in court when the Vim
Co. agreed to discontinue the practice and to pay
ADVANTAGES
the costs incurred by the Columbia Co. Accord-
Clear Reproduction.
ing to affidavits sworn to by Mr. Wilson, he
Sweet Reproduction.
bought two records bearing the legal notice that
Natural Reproduction.
LigKt in Weight.
they were licensed to sell at $1, for 70 cents cash
FUch In Coloring.
Durable.
each, without asking for a discount. An affidavit
No Metallic Sound.
by another employe of the Columbia showed that
No R-attle.
Plenty of Vibration.
he went into the Vim store, asked for a Colum-
Don't Tarnish or Dent.
bia record, and was told the price was $1, but
that he could get a used record for 20 cents on
WHY
the other side of the store, and trade it in for
Made of Specially Prepared Fibre,
50 cents, the allowance dealers are permitted to
Paper and Wood.
Bviilt by Hand, Acoustically
make
for old records. The customer went to tho
Correct.
Color and Finish is Oven-Baked.
counter indicated, said he wanted a record in
—
Expert Record Makers vise Simi*
order to get the allowance on a new record, and
Concert Trumpet, 27" long, with 23" bell
$5.50
lar Horns to make
was simply given a ticket for which he paid
Trumpet, 23" Ion?, with 18" bell
8.00
Records, so w h y aren t they
Best to Reproduce them.
20 cents and which was accepted in lieu of 50
, BOTH MADE IN TWO COLORS. GREEN-RED.
MAKES REPRODUCTIONS NATURAL.
cents on the purchase of the new record, thus
HELPS SELL RECORDS.
Fits Victor—Zonophone—Columbia-Talkophone
making it cost him 70 cents net. The proprietor
WRITE FOR NEW QUOTATIONS.
of the Vim Co. claimed to Mr. Dorian that such
We think we have the LARGEST STOCK OF VICTOR RECORDS. The "other fellow" won't
transactions were made without his knowledge.
show us his Inventory or we might be sure. But you don't care about that. What INTERESTS you
is the way'your orders are filled.
George W. Lyle, general manager of the Co-
If you have been getting about 75 per cent, of what you order, or less,
lumbia Phonograph Co., and vice-president of
give us a trial order.
the American Graphophone Co., spent Thursday
of this week at the Chicago office in conference
with Manager J. H. Dorian, of the Chicago
77 CHAMBERS ST., NEW YORK
office, returning to New York the same evening.
TRADE CONDITIONS REVIEWED.
lAIUAT'C 1AIUAT
|N
SOUND
w Y f i H I O V W l l H I REPRODUCTION
VICTOR DISTRIBUTING AND EXPORT CO.
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