Music Trade Review
Issue: 1918 Vol. 66 N. 13 - Page 61
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MARCH 30,
1918
61
THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
ANNUAL BANQUET AND DANCE
Of the Talking Machine Men, Inc., Will Be Held
at Hotel McAlpin, New York, on April 10—
An Interesting Program Has Been Arranged
The entertainment committee of the Talking
Machine Men, Inc., has advised the dealers in
New York, New Jer-
sey and Connecticut
that the association's
annual banquet and
dance will be held
at the H o t e l Mc-
Alpin, New York, on
April 10. Plans for
this event are now
b e i n g formulated,
and judging f r o m
the indefatigable ef-
forts of the commit-
tee, this year's din-
J. J. Davin
n e r wJ1 j g e t a n e w
high-water mark in point of attendance and en-
joyment.
Sol Lazarus, chairman of the entertainment
committee, and one of the most active workers
of the Talking Machine Men, Inc., is being con-
gratulated upon the acquisition of a corps of ag-
gressive and wide-awake associates for his corn-
Sol Lazarus, Chairman Entertainment Committee
mittee. J. J. Davin, of the New York Talking
Machine Co., is a member of the entertainment
committee, and chairman of the reception com-
mittee, and in this important post is render-
ing invaluable service to Mr. Lazarus. Other
members of the entertainment committee who
have "put their shoulders to the wheel" in a
united effort to make the 1918 dinner a record-
breaker are John E. Hunt, A. Galucie and Cass
Riddel.
The committee has announced that the speak-
ers of the evening will include Congressman
Stephens, sponsor of the Stephens bill; H. C.
Brown, assistant general manager of the Victor
Talking Machine Co.; George W. Hopkins, gen-
eral sales manager, and Marion Dorian, chief
auditor of the Columbia Gfaphophone Co.; J.
Newcomb Blackman, president National Asso-
ciation of Talking Machine Jobbers, and J. II.
Tregoe, secretary of the Credit Men'-s Associa-
tion. James T. Coughlin, president of the as-
sociation, will preside as toastmaster.
Through Mr. Davin's efforts the association
is enabled to present to the dealers something
novel in the way of entertainment, which should
insure the certain success of this part of the
program.
The Hawaiian Troupe, which has
made a series of Victor records that have
achieved phenomenal success, will render a group
of songs and medleys during the course of the
dinner, and after the close of the banquet will
furnish their inimitable playing for the devotees
of dancing. The entertainment committee is
making extraordinary efforts to have the fair
sex well represented at this year's gathering,
and the program, with the Hawaiian Troupe as
an added feature, should make a favorable ap-
peal in this direction.
Joseph Smith and his orchestra—one of the
most popular in the country—have offered their
services, as has Miss Sally Hamlin, the well-
known artist.
It is planned to have an exceptionally attrac-
tive musical program, and among the well-
known artists who will render a number of se-
lections during the course of the evening are
Charles W. Harrison, Arthur Fields, and others.
This feature is a decided innovation.
In order to make this year's dinner and dance
a representative trade gathering, the entertain-
ment committee is urging the dealers to bring
as many of their employes as possible, and for
those who are unable to be present during the
earlier part of the evening a cordial invitation
is extended to enjoy the dancing and entertain-
ment in the latter part of the evening.
The annual banquet of the Talking Machine
Men, Inc., has been recognized for several years
as one of the most important and enjoyable
events in the activities of the talking machine
trade, and each year's dinner and dance has out-
distanced its predecessor. It is almost a fore-
gone conclusion, however, that the 1918 gather-
ing will leave last year's far behind in every
respect, as the dealers intend to bring their
families, employes and personal friends.
EQUIP THE WONDER-
FUL "RESURRECTONE"
on all makes of machine*
ami attachments for Kdisons. Improve their
tone and increase the value of records.
Send for our Special Proportion
HOFFAY TALKING MACHINE CO.. Inc.
3 Weit 29th St.
New York City
NINETY=TWO VICTROLAS IN ONE CAMP
Rhodes-Mahoney Furniture Co., Chattanooga,
Does Nearly $8,500 Worth of Machine and
Record Business at Camp Near That City
The fourth annual Edison dealers' convention
is scheduled for the week of June 3, and as last
year will be held at the Waldorf-Astoria. Again,
as at last year's convention, an Edison dealer
will preside. This convention is of, by and for
Edison dealers. The Edison officials will merely
look on and do their b*est to entertain and show
the dealers the best time they ever had. A
large attendance is anticipated.
CHATTANOOGA, TENN., March 25.—The important
position held by the talking machine as a means
of entertainment at the various military encamp-
ments is strongly emphasized in the record
just hung up by the Rhodes-Mahoney Furniture
Co., this city. Through the efforts of H. G.
Ray, manager of the Victrola department of
the company, there were sold to various indi-
viduals and organizations at the army camp
here ninety-two Victrolas valued in all at $5,-
448.65, together with' over $3,000 worth of rec-
ords.
The machines were purchased in some cases
by officers, and in other cases by company units,
and Victrolas IX, X, XI and XIV were surpris-
ingly frequent in the list. The figures, as of-
fered, were compiled up to and including Feb-
ruary 26, and several outfits sold since that
time are not included.
Mr. Ray has made a complete list of sales to
the camp, including the name of the purchaser,
style of machine, and the price, and it makes a
most impressive showing, one of which the
company can feel proud.
MOVING TO NEW QUARTERS
NEW INCORPORATION
H. G. Applin, the Victor dealer of 20 College
avenue, Somerville, Mass., has arranged to move
to new quarters in the Medina Building on
April 1.
The Gloria Phonograph Supply Co., New
York, has been incorporated with a capital stock
of $25,000 by R. Gartner, J. J. Dugan and D. J.
Wagner.
EDISON WINDOW DISPLAYS DESIGNED
represented by a "William and Mary" at the
right and two smaller models at the left. Re-
creations, three on each side, are tacked up
with attractively lettered panels beneath each
one.
Beside the "William and Mary" model is a
yellow pottery vase filled with pussy willow
branches. More pussy willows, tied with yellow
tulle, are placed in the front corners of the
windows.
The long sign, made of cardboard, and let-
EDISON DEALERS CONVENE JUNE 3
Thos. A. Edison, Inc., Prepares a Number of
Suggestions for Window Trims for Retail-
ers—The Basic Principles Illustrated
Realizing that many more Edison dealers
would show attractive windows if they fully
understood some of the basic principles of win-
dow display, the advertising department of
Thomas A. Edison, Inc., have devised a num-
An Attractive Spring Window Featuring the Edison Phonograph
ber of appropriate displays which a dealer can tered in light gray and yellow, says: "Come
place in his window at very slight cost.
in and hear re-creations of the world's bejt
In the above sketch originality and good taste music on the New Edison."
"As'refreshing
have joined forces to present the idea of music's as the first signs of spring," the poster below
re-creation so convincingly that all who pass tells you. Here the cardboard is of light gray
must pause and consider.
and the lettering of yellow. A third and smaller
Characteristic spring colors of green, yellow sign to the right might announce recitals. As
and light gray are used. The background is a final argument pictures of famous artists sing-
made by hanging green denim at the sides and ing with their Edison Re-Creations are grouped
back of the window. The New Edison is well at either side of the poster. •
MARCH 30,
1918
61
THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
ANNUAL BANQUET AND DANCE
Of the Talking Machine Men, Inc., Will Be Held
at Hotel McAlpin, New York, on April 10—
An Interesting Program Has Been Arranged
The entertainment committee of the Talking
Machine Men, Inc., has advised the dealers in
New York, New Jer-
sey and Connecticut
that the association's
annual banquet and
dance will be held
at the H o t e l Mc-
Alpin, New York, on
April 10. Plans for
this event are now
b e i n g formulated,
and judging f r o m
the indefatigable ef-
forts of the commit-
tee, this year's din-
J. J. Davin
n e r wJ1 j g e t a n e w
high-water mark in point of attendance and en-
joyment.
Sol Lazarus, chairman of the entertainment
committee, and one of the most active workers
of the Talking Machine Men, Inc., is being con-
gratulated upon the acquisition of a corps of ag-
gressive and wide-awake associates for his corn-
Sol Lazarus, Chairman Entertainment Committee
mittee. J. J. Davin, of the New York Talking
Machine Co., is a member of the entertainment
committee, and chairman of the reception com-
mittee, and in this important post is render-
ing invaluable service to Mr. Lazarus. Other
members of the entertainment committee who
have "put their shoulders to the wheel" in a
united effort to make the 1918 dinner a record-
breaker are John E. Hunt, A. Galucie and Cass
Riddel.
The committee has announced that the speak-
ers of the evening will include Congressman
Stephens, sponsor of the Stephens bill; H. C.
Brown, assistant general manager of the Victor
Talking Machine Co.; George W. Hopkins, gen-
eral sales manager, and Marion Dorian, chief
auditor of the Columbia Gfaphophone Co.; J.
Newcomb Blackman, president National Asso-
ciation of Talking Machine Jobbers, and J. II.
Tregoe, secretary of the Credit Men'-s Associa-
tion. James T. Coughlin, president of the as-
sociation, will preside as toastmaster.
Through Mr. Davin's efforts the association
is enabled to present to the dealers something
novel in the way of entertainment, which should
insure the certain success of this part of the
program.
The Hawaiian Troupe, which has
made a series of Victor records that have
achieved phenomenal success, will render a group
of songs and medleys during the course of the
dinner, and after the close of the banquet will
furnish their inimitable playing for the devotees
of dancing. The entertainment committee is
making extraordinary efforts to have the fair
sex well represented at this year's gathering,
and the program, with the Hawaiian Troupe as
an added feature, should make a favorable ap-
peal in this direction.
Joseph Smith and his orchestra—one of the
most popular in the country—have offered their
services, as has Miss Sally Hamlin, the well-
known artist.
It is planned to have an exceptionally attrac-
tive musical program, and among the well-
known artists who will render a number of se-
lections during the course of the evening are
Charles W. Harrison, Arthur Fields, and others.
This feature is a decided innovation.
In order to make this year's dinner and dance
a representative trade gathering, the entertain-
ment committee is urging the dealers to bring
as many of their employes as possible, and for
those who are unable to be present during the
earlier part of the evening a cordial invitation
is extended to enjoy the dancing and entertain-
ment in the latter part of the evening.
The annual banquet of the Talking Machine
Men, Inc., has been recognized for several years
as one of the most important and enjoyable
events in the activities of the talking machine
trade, and each year's dinner and dance has out-
distanced its predecessor. It is almost a fore-
gone conclusion, however, that the 1918 gather-
ing will leave last year's far behind in every
respect, as the dealers intend to bring their
families, employes and personal friends.
EQUIP THE WONDER-
FUL "RESURRECTONE"
on all makes of machine*
ami attachments for Kdisons. Improve their
tone and increase the value of records.
Send for our Special Proportion
HOFFAY TALKING MACHINE CO.. Inc.
3 Weit 29th St.
New York City
NINETY=TWO VICTROLAS IN ONE CAMP
Rhodes-Mahoney Furniture Co., Chattanooga,
Does Nearly $8,500 Worth of Machine and
Record Business at Camp Near That City
The fourth annual Edison dealers' convention
is scheduled for the week of June 3, and as last
year will be held at the Waldorf-Astoria. Again,
as at last year's convention, an Edison dealer
will preside. This convention is of, by and for
Edison dealers. The Edison officials will merely
look on and do their b*est to entertain and show
the dealers the best time they ever had. A
large attendance is anticipated.
CHATTANOOGA, TENN., March 25.—The important
position held by the talking machine as a means
of entertainment at the various military encamp-
ments is strongly emphasized in the record
just hung up by the Rhodes-Mahoney Furniture
Co., this city. Through the efforts of H. G.
Ray, manager of the Victrola department of
the company, there were sold to various indi-
viduals and organizations at the army camp
here ninety-two Victrolas valued in all at $5,-
448.65, together with' over $3,000 worth of rec-
ords.
The machines were purchased in some cases
by officers, and in other cases by company units,
and Victrolas IX, X, XI and XIV were surpris-
ingly frequent in the list. The figures, as of-
fered, were compiled up to and including Feb-
ruary 26, and several outfits sold since that
time are not included.
Mr. Ray has made a complete list of sales to
the camp, including the name of the purchaser,
style of machine, and the price, and it makes a
most impressive showing, one of which the
company can feel proud.
MOVING TO NEW QUARTERS
NEW INCORPORATION
H. G. Applin, the Victor dealer of 20 College
avenue, Somerville, Mass., has arranged to move
to new quarters in the Medina Building on
April 1.
The Gloria Phonograph Supply Co., New
York, has been incorporated with a capital stock
of $25,000 by R. Gartner, J. J. Dugan and D. J.
Wagner.
EDISON WINDOW DISPLAYS DESIGNED
represented by a "William and Mary" at the
right and two smaller models at the left. Re-
creations, three on each side, are tacked up
with attractively lettered panels beneath each
one.
Beside the "William and Mary" model is a
yellow pottery vase filled with pussy willow
branches. More pussy willows, tied with yellow
tulle, are placed in the front corners of the
windows.
The long sign, made of cardboard, and let-
EDISON DEALERS CONVENE JUNE 3
Thos. A. Edison, Inc., Prepares a Number of
Suggestions for Window Trims for Retail-
ers—The Basic Principles Illustrated
Realizing that many more Edison dealers
would show attractive windows if they fully
understood some of the basic principles of win-
dow display, the advertising department of
Thomas A. Edison, Inc., have devised a num-
An Attractive Spring Window Featuring the Edison Phonograph
ber of appropriate displays which a dealer can tered in light gray and yellow, says: "Come
place in his window at very slight cost.
in and hear re-creations of the world's bejt
In the above sketch originality and good taste music on the New Edison."
"As'refreshing
have joined forces to present the idea of music's as the first signs of spring," the poster below
re-creation so convincingly that all who pass tells you. Here the cardboard is of light gray
must pause and consider.
and the lettering of yellow. A third and smaller
Characteristic spring colors of green, yellow sign to the right might announce recitals. As
and light gray are used. The background is a final argument pictures of famous artists sing-
made by hanging green denim at the sides and ing with their Edison Re-Creations are grouped
back of the window. The New Edison is well at either side of the poster. •
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