Music Trade Review
Issue: 1924 Vol. 78 N. 6 - Page 48
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42
THE
MUSIC TRADE
REVIEW
FEBRUARY 9,
1924
THE TALKING MACHINE TRADE
New Isham Jones Number
Philadelphia Victor Trade
Phonographs Play Big Part
Selling Well on Brunswick
to Welcome Harry Lauder
in Making Workers Content
"The One I Love Belongs to Somebody Else"
Is the Title of the Latest Effort of Popular
Brunswick Record Artist
Victor Dealers to Entertain Noted Scotch
Comedian at Luncheon on February 11 and
Arrange to Celebrate Harry Lauder Week
Management of Waco, Tex., Factory increases
Efficiency of Workers Through Music
Emanating From an Edison Phonograph
CHICAGO, III., February 2.—Isham Jones, the
Brunswick recording artist, has added another
melody to his list of popular hits in his new
song, entitled ' ' T h e
One I Love Belongs to
Somebody Else." It
will be a very popular
Brunswick number, as
Isham Jones has both
written and recorded
this song.
Isham Jones is prom-
inently known not only
as an exclusive Bruns-
wick artist, but also by
virtue of the many pop-
ular song hits that he
has written, including
"Swingin' Down the
Lane," ''Indiana
Moon," "Broken Heart-
ed Melody" and "Mis-
sissippi Cradle," which
have been among the
most popular in the
Brunswick catalog. His
orchestra has played in
the leading dance ren-
Isham Jones
dezvous in Chicago during the past ten years.
Isham Jones and His Orchestra appeared some
years ago at Rainbo Gardens, later played at
the Marigold Gardens and are now at the Col-
lege Inn. Isham Jones joined the Brunswick
staff about four years ago and has long been a
headliner in popular dance music. The accom-
panying sketch, from life, of Isham Jones was
made by Grazella Jacoby, who has made
sketches of many prominent theatrical and mu-
sical people.
PHILADELPHIA, PA., February 4.—The Philadel-
phia Victor Dealers' Association has arranged
to take advantage of the appearance of Sir
Harry Lauder, noted Scotch comedian and
Victor artist, in this city during the week of
February 11 by heralding it as Lauder Week
and carrying on a special publicity campaign to
call attention to his available records.
The opening feature of the campaign will
be a luncheon tendered to Lauder by the Asso-
ciation at the Cafe L'Aiglon, to be attended by
Victor dealers and their employes. Music at the
luncheon will be furnished by Ted Weems and
His Orchestra, and the event will be broad-
casted through Station WIP.
During the week dealers have arranged to
feature special window displays of Lauder rec-
ords and will also carry special advertising in
the newspapers to link up with his appearance.
Phonographs are becoming more popular for
use in industrial establishments, if the accom-
Columbia Artists Appear
at Queens Civic Dinner
Eddie Cantor, Van & Schenck, Paul Specht and
His Orchestra and the Georgians Features of
the Program
At a recent dinner given by the Queens
Chamber of Commerce at the Hotel Commo-
dore, New York City, to celebrate its two hun-
dred and fortieth anniversary, there were pres-
ent a number of exclusive Columbia artists,
including Eddie Cantor, Van & Schenck, Paul
Specht and His Orchestra and the Georgians.
More than 1,300 people, attended. George W.
Hopkins, vice-president and general sales man-
ager of the Columbia Phonograph Co., who is
a member of this civic body, was responsible
for the appearance of the Columbia artists and
the success of the musical program. Through
Mr. Hopkins' initiative, unusual lighting and
stage effects were introduced as the various
Columbia artists were announced and this
unique staging was an important factor in the
success of the program. Mr. Cantor gave one
of his inimitable monologues, while the other
artists contributed numbers that were received
with applause.
The Phonograph Corp. of Manhattan, Edison
jobber in the metropolitan district, recently
appointed W. H. Sullivan as one of its travel-
ing representatives.
New Store in Westport, Ct.
WFSTPORT, CONN., February 2.—James Donnelly,
of South Norwalk, has recently opened a talk-
ing machine and record shop here in the Fine
Arts Building on State street. The opening of
the store, by a coincidence, took place on the
twelfth anniversary of the founding of the
South Norwalk establishment. Miss Laura
Sweeney, of the latter place, who has been em-
ployed by Mr. Donnelly for several years, has
come here to take charge of the new branch.
Dancing to Music of Edison Phonograph
panying illustration, showing the employes in
the factory of the Barton Dyanshine Co., Waco,
Tex., enjoying a da\:e to the music of an Edi-
son phonograph during a rest period, may be
taken as an indication. This Edison machine
has been in use at this plant for more than a
year and it has been found that the music sup-
plied by it has been instrumental in promoting
harmony among the workers. The instrument
is moved from floor to floor and is always in
heavy demand.
A new Victor establishment, in charge of
William Mushaka, was recently opened in
Washington, D. C, at 1919 Nichols avenue,
Southeast.
Paul Specht and His Orchestra Score
Great Success at New Hotel Alamac
Exclusive Columbia Artists Big Factor in the Success of One of the Latest of New York's Big
Hotels—Radio and Newspapers Used to Advertise Appearance of Organization
One of the outstanding features of the year
in New York hotel circles has been the phe-
nomenal success achieved by the new Hotel
Alamac, Broadway and Seventy-first street.
This hotel is fast becoming one of the foremost
entertainment centers of New York, particu-
larly for dance enthusiasts. A vital factor in
the success of this hostelry is Paul Specht's
Orchestra, exclusive Columbia artists, which
since signing its contract with the Alamac man-
name of his orchestra. Radio broadcasting
from WJZ station is carried through direct from
the Congo Room at the Alamac, and to help
spread the good news automobiles tour the city
with radio receiving sets, giving Paul Specht
Hotel Alamac concerts to passersby on the
streets throughout the entire metropolis.
The Congo Room where the orchestra plays
every evening is unique in many respects. The
chairs are built to resemble ebony African war-
Columbia Record Girl—Paul Specht's Alamac
agement has been re-christened Paul Specht
and His Hotel Alamac Orchestra.
A consistent newspaper advertising campaign
has been used to emphasize the fact that Paul
Specht plays at the Alamac and, to complete
this tie-up, Paul Specht's exclusive Columbia
records are pressed with labels bearing the
Orchestra—"Baby Peggy" and Paul Specht
riors and over the tables are African thatched
roofs. The color scheme of the decorations
gives full cognizance to the love of the abo-
rigines for brilliant color, and as a result of this
unique setting the Congo Room at the Hotel
Alamac is the subject of praise and discussion
throughout New York.
42
THE
MUSIC TRADE
REVIEW
FEBRUARY 9,
1924
THE TALKING MACHINE TRADE
New Isham Jones Number
Philadelphia Victor Trade
Phonographs Play Big Part
Selling Well on Brunswick
to Welcome Harry Lauder
in Making Workers Content
"The One I Love Belongs to Somebody Else"
Is the Title of the Latest Effort of Popular
Brunswick Record Artist
Victor Dealers to Entertain Noted Scotch
Comedian at Luncheon on February 11 and
Arrange to Celebrate Harry Lauder Week
Management of Waco, Tex., Factory increases
Efficiency of Workers Through Music
Emanating From an Edison Phonograph
CHICAGO, III., February 2.—Isham Jones, the
Brunswick recording artist, has added another
melody to his list of popular hits in his new
song, entitled ' ' T h e
One I Love Belongs to
Somebody Else." It
will be a very popular
Brunswick number, as
Isham Jones has both
written and recorded
this song.
Isham Jones is prom-
inently known not only
as an exclusive Bruns-
wick artist, but also by
virtue of the many pop-
ular song hits that he
has written, including
"Swingin' Down the
Lane," ''Indiana
Moon," "Broken Heart-
ed Melody" and "Mis-
sissippi Cradle," which
have been among the
most popular in the
Brunswick catalog. His
orchestra has played in
the leading dance ren-
Isham Jones
dezvous in Chicago during the past ten years.
Isham Jones and His Orchestra appeared some
years ago at Rainbo Gardens, later played at
the Marigold Gardens and are now at the Col-
lege Inn. Isham Jones joined the Brunswick
staff about four years ago and has long been a
headliner in popular dance music. The accom-
panying sketch, from life, of Isham Jones was
made by Grazella Jacoby, who has made
sketches of many prominent theatrical and mu-
sical people.
PHILADELPHIA, PA., February 4.—The Philadel-
phia Victor Dealers' Association has arranged
to take advantage of the appearance of Sir
Harry Lauder, noted Scotch comedian and
Victor artist, in this city during the week of
February 11 by heralding it as Lauder Week
and carrying on a special publicity campaign to
call attention to his available records.
The opening feature of the campaign will
be a luncheon tendered to Lauder by the Asso-
ciation at the Cafe L'Aiglon, to be attended by
Victor dealers and their employes. Music at the
luncheon will be furnished by Ted Weems and
His Orchestra, and the event will be broad-
casted through Station WIP.
During the week dealers have arranged to
feature special window displays of Lauder rec-
ords and will also carry special advertising in
the newspapers to link up with his appearance.
Phonographs are becoming more popular for
use in industrial establishments, if the accom-
Columbia Artists Appear
at Queens Civic Dinner
Eddie Cantor, Van & Schenck, Paul Specht and
His Orchestra and the Georgians Features of
the Program
At a recent dinner given by the Queens
Chamber of Commerce at the Hotel Commo-
dore, New York City, to celebrate its two hun-
dred and fortieth anniversary, there were pres-
ent a number of exclusive Columbia artists,
including Eddie Cantor, Van & Schenck, Paul
Specht and His Orchestra and the Georgians.
More than 1,300 people, attended. George W.
Hopkins, vice-president and general sales man-
ager of the Columbia Phonograph Co., who is
a member of this civic body, was responsible
for the appearance of the Columbia artists and
the success of the musical program. Through
Mr. Hopkins' initiative, unusual lighting and
stage effects were introduced as the various
Columbia artists were announced and this
unique staging was an important factor in the
success of the program. Mr. Cantor gave one
of his inimitable monologues, while the other
artists contributed numbers that were received
with applause.
The Phonograph Corp. of Manhattan, Edison
jobber in the metropolitan district, recently
appointed W. H. Sullivan as one of its travel-
ing representatives.
New Store in Westport, Ct.
WFSTPORT, CONN., February 2.—James Donnelly,
of South Norwalk, has recently opened a talk-
ing machine and record shop here in the Fine
Arts Building on State street. The opening of
the store, by a coincidence, took place on the
twelfth anniversary of the founding of the
South Norwalk establishment. Miss Laura
Sweeney, of the latter place, who has been em-
ployed by Mr. Donnelly for several years, has
come here to take charge of the new branch.
Dancing to Music of Edison Phonograph
panying illustration, showing the employes in
the factory of the Barton Dyanshine Co., Waco,
Tex., enjoying a da\:e to the music of an Edi-
son phonograph during a rest period, may be
taken as an indication. This Edison machine
has been in use at this plant for more than a
year and it has been found that the music sup-
plied by it has been instrumental in promoting
harmony among the workers. The instrument
is moved from floor to floor and is always in
heavy demand.
A new Victor establishment, in charge of
William Mushaka, was recently opened in
Washington, D. C, at 1919 Nichols avenue,
Southeast.
Paul Specht and His Orchestra Score
Great Success at New Hotel Alamac
Exclusive Columbia Artists Big Factor in the Success of One of the Latest of New York's Big
Hotels—Radio and Newspapers Used to Advertise Appearance of Organization
One of the outstanding features of the year
in New York hotel circles has been the phe-
nomenal success achieved by the new Hotel
Alamac, Broadway and Seventy-first street.
This hotel is fast becoming one of the foremost
entertainment centers of New York, particu-
larly for dance enthusiasts. A vital factor in
the success of this hostelry is Paul Specht's
Orchestra, exclusive Columbia artists, which
since signing its contract with the Alamac man-
name of his orchestra. Radio broadcasting
from WJZ station is carried through direct from
the Congo Room at the Alamac, and to help
spread the good news automobiles tour the city
with radio receiving sets, giving Paul Specht
Hotel Alamac concerts to passersby on the
streets throughout the entire metropolis.
The Congo Room where the orchestra plays
every evening is unique in many respects. The
chairs are built to resemble ebony African war-
Columbia Record Girl—Paul Specht's Alamac
agement has been re-christened Paul Specht
and His Hotel Alamac Orchestra.
A consistent newspaper advertising campaign
has been used to emphasize the fact that Paul
Specht plays at the Alamac and, to complete
this tie-up, Paul Specht's exclusive Columbia
records are pressed with labels bearing the
Orchestra—"Baby Peggy" and Paul Specht
riors and over the tables are African thatched
roofs. The color scheme of the decorations
gives full cognizance to the love of the abo-
rigines for brilliant color, and as a result of this
unique setting the Congo Room at the Hotel
Alamac is the subject of praise and discussion
throughout New York.
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