The talking machine world (Jan-Dec 1908)

50 THE TALKING MACfflNE WORLD. FROM OUR LONDON HE ADQUARTERS(Continued. ) well as that of Harry Lauder. Such entertainments are usually well supported and good seating accommodation has therefore been provided. Russell Hunting Co.'s New Exchange System. The Russell Hunting Record Co., Ltd., manufacturers of the "Sterling" Record, 13, 15 and 17 City Road, London, E. C, have sent out the following notice to dealers regarding their exchange system for the public: "Dear Sirs: — We have decided to accede to the desire expressed by so many of our friends among the dealers and the public that we should permit an allowance to be made for old or worn out records. Conditions: 1. Dealers are hereby authorized to allow threepence each for old, worn out, or broken wax moulded records, of any standard make, providing that one new "Sterling" record is purchased when any record is thus returned. 2. It must be distinctly understod that none but 'Sterling' records may be supplied under this arrangement. Any dealer not complying with this condition will forfeit the right to participate in the benefits of the exchange proposition. 3. The ol^ records which dealers get under this system should be taken out of the boxes and sent carriage paid and marked as 'old wax' to a 'Sterling' factor, who will allow 9d. per pound for the wax, provided that an order be given at the same time for at least six 'Sterling' records for every pound of wax returned. 4. This exchange system will absolutely terminate on March 31, 1908, after which date no allowance whatever will be permitted by us for old, worn out, or broken records (as detailed above) in part payment for new 'Sterling' records." Oppenheim In New Quarters. E. Oppenheim has notified the trade that he has removed to 51 Scrutton street E. C. Failure to Enforce Copyright In England. In a recent case before the courts in which it was sought to enforce foreign copyright, or performing rights in this country, the judge held that if the owners of international copyright desired to maintain it in England they must print upon the title-page of the music the notice that it was copyright as required by the act, and every notice required by English law must be given in the English tongue. This had not been done in the present case; the alleged infringement was therefore not made good. Gramophone Co. Celebration. In order to celebrate the November sales of the English branch of the Gramophone Co., which, it appears, constituted a record, a smoking concert was given in London recently. Mr. Trevor Williams occupied the chair and on behalf of the board of directors thanked the staff for their splendid efforts which had gone far towards attaining such a magnificent result. Many of the Gramophone artists were present, and together with certain members of the company's staff made up the program. The whole CHEAP m GOOD SELF MANUFACTURED «S" LINES SCREWS made to order for all patterns sent in. SOUND BOX SCREWS for anj' make. SOUND ARMS (Cheap.) SOUND BOXES (Cheap). STYLUS BARS. SAPPHIRES for all types. SAPPHIRES in steel holder (needle sapphires\ and other extra good " S " Eines. ^^^^ A.F"F«I*Y TO RA1JTH,"*~Tx"o"rt London, E.C. Lloyd's Chambers, 27-29 Worship Street NOTE NEW ADDRESS evening's enjoyment was another Gramophone success as usual. Gift to Odeon Buyers. To every purchaser of Odeon records, the Odeon Company are presenting a copy of the Odeon waltz in sheet music. The waltz is the latest composition of the late Johann Strauss, the gifted composer of the beautiful "Blue Danube" waltz, and others of equal popularity. In order to enable the trade to supply their customers, copies of the Odeon waltz will be packed with all record orders executed in the proportions, as set out in the circular issued to factors and dealers. The music is of a lively and particularly pleasing nature. ' Germany's Big Sales. A consular report states that in Germany last year talking machine goods manufactured were worth something like £4,000,000. From one firm alone over 15,000,000 discs and 200,000 machines were produced. Philip Neale Burglarized. Philip Neale, talking machine dealer of Chalk Farm Road, London, was recently the victim of burglars. Two gramophones were stolen. The two prisoners were smartly captured and previous convictions having been proved against them they were sentenced to seven and five years penal servitude, respectively. Strong? Yes, but it is only a small manifestation of respect due to this industry. Records of "Pinafore." The issue of "H. M. S. Pinafore" for the first time complete on a series of records has been, say the Odeon Company, a conspicuous success. It seemed to come in the nicK of time as a solution to the perennial problem of "what to give," and a most delightful gift the ten opera records, in their handsome album with the souvenir booklet and artistic portrait-study made. It is stated that this fine series has been the means of en lightening a number of probable sceptics as to the artistic possibilities of the talking machine. Some Important New Laws. Among the new laws passed in 1907, perhaps the most interesting was the Patent and Designs (amendment) Act. New points are the prohibition of retaining on the register patents or designs exclusively or practically exclusively manufactured abroad. The companies act, 1907, also introduces important reforms. If no prospectus is in future issued a statement in lieu thereof will have to be filed at Somerset House, containing various particulars material to an intending investor. This, however, will not apply to private companies, which are now defined as companies which do not issue any public invitation to subscribe, restrict the right of transfer of shares and limit the number of shareholders (other than employes) to fifty. In future also a shareholder will be entitled to his certificate within two months after allotment or registration of transfer. Every public company must now include in the annual summary for filing a balance-sheet signed by the auditors, giving a summary of its capital, liabilities and assets and how the value of fixed assets have been arrived at. but no profit and loss statement need be included; even companies incorporated outside, but having a place of business in the United Kingdom must in future file certain particulars with the registers. No business may be carried on with "Limited"' as the last word of its name, unless incorporated with limited liability; on the other hand, the Limited Partnership Act now allows a partner who does not desire to interfere with the management of a business, to register the amount of his invested capital and to confine his partnership responsibilities to the registered amount. The list of miscellaneous minor measures includes a provision to spend £6,000,000 on telephone development. The Finest Example of Phonographic Art Yet Produced! The New Process Long "CLARION" Gold Moulded Cylinder Record SuriiricMl tesliiiioiiy i.s llu TKKMKNDOUS ORDKRS we have received. A s:oo(\ opportunity for a smart coiniiiercial hojise to do real business in U. S. A. with these records. Write us, the manufacturers. THE PREMIER MANUFACTURING CO., Ltd., 81 City Road, London, E. C, England