The talking machine world (Jan-June 1928)

82 The Talking Machine World, New York, February, 1928 THE TRADE IN PHILADELPHIA AND LOCALITY— (Continued from page 80) PATHEX Cameras and Projector and Radio Accessories JU FLa d i o Penn Phonograph Co. 913 Arch St. Philadelphia industry. The head of the State organization is quartered in Lancaster, Pa., and the hospitality of the Quaker City industry was extended by special message from President Ramsdell in the opening days of February so that plans may be carried out in conformity with the arrangements of the State body at an early date, when announcement will be made of the details of the convention and displays held in conjunction with it. Irish Records in Effective Tie-Up The Orthophonic tied up with the Irish airs that were included in the musical program of the Fifty-first Annual Ball of the A. O. H., held during the month by the sons of Erin in the Elks Club. Zez Confrey and His Victor Orchestra were the features of the dance program, while the melodies of Ireland were shared between O'Connell's Orchestra and the Orthophonic recordings, as the 4,000 attendants joined in the entertainment of the evening. William Dunlevy, of H. B. Dunlevy Co., Victor dealer, supplied the Orthophonic from the talking machine department of his drug store at Fifty-eighth street and Willow avenue. Atwater Kent Sets in Hotel Through the achievements of V. C. Brown Hyatt, a local radio engineer, it has been possible for the Robert Morris Hotel, Sixteenth street near Arch, to supply all patrons in the hostelry with a choice of programs from three of the leading broadcasting stations of the nation at any time that they may desire to tune in. With this special engineering feat it is possible for the guest to obtain, by plugging a pair of headphones into one of the three receptacles in fiis rooms, a program from WJZ, WEAF or WOR at any time of the day. The apparatus consists of three Atwater Kent radio receivers and a Western Electric amplifier, all operated on the Philco socket power equipment. There are several hundred guest rooms supplied with the radio service. News Brieflets Fire in an adjoining structure caused considerable damage to the store of Foster Bros., 4359 Main street, in the Manayunk district. The firm was devoted to the sale of Victor talking machines and supplies. Having discontinued the sale of talking machines, the former business known as the Davidson Talking Machine Co., 4014 Haverford avenue, is now being devoted to the repairing of these instruments and pianos. The business, since the death of Arthur Davidson, a few months ago, has been conducted by J. W. Jones, who has disposed of the merchandise Since the opening of the store earlier in the year the proprietor of the Music Box, 309 South Broad street, has within recent weeks added the Brunswick line and a sheet music department. Keer & Sharpe, formerly conducting the two Pittsburgh, Pa., February 10. — Awards in the display contest sponsored by the Radio Council of the Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce were made by Wallace Russell, of the Standard Talking Machine Co., Victor distributor. The first prize of $50 was awarded to F. C. Wampler & Son, music and radio dealers, of McKeesport. The Wamplers featured an attractive display of Sparton and Atwater Kent radio receiving sets. The second prize of $25 was awarded to the Immel Co., 5602 Penn avenue, East Liberty, who displayed in one of its show windows a No. 37 model Atwater Kent set and in the other window an RCA Radiola No. 17. The Mock Electric Co., of Foreland street, North Side, was given the third prize of $15 for its window display, which featured the Arborphone radio receiving set, and the fourth cash prize of $10 was handed to the Shadyside Electric Co. for their fine display stores at 59-61 Chelten avenue and at 2126 North Front street, have decided to discontinue the business at the Front street address. The business at the Germantown address will be continued under the name of Kenneth Keer. Mrs. Agnes Sharpe, who formerly was associated with the company and was manager of the Front street store, is retiring from the firm to return to the Wurlitzer Co. store on Chestnut street, where formerly she was employed. of Radiola No. 28 and the 104 loud speaker. The Joseph Home Co., O. J. Goettmann, East Ohio street, North Side, and J. Z. Yoest, of Liberty avenue, won, respectively, the first, second and third prizes, loving cups, offered by the three Pittsburgh newspapers. The presentations to the winners were made by Mr. Russell. Many radio dealers in the city and suburban district participated in the contest and some very fine window displays of radio receiving sets and accessories were shown to the public. Representative dealers in radio sets and talking machines attended a meeting of the Chamber of Commerce, called at the instance of the Public Protective Bureau of Pennsylvania, at which action was taken to define the terms "All Electric" and "Electrified" in connection with radio advertising. For advertising purposes it was decided that under "All Electric" should be included all sets now using the new AC tubes and also all sets manufactured as a unit by the manufacturers in which the necessary converter and power elements are built in the factory to operate the set direct from an electric socket. Under the term "Electrified" should be included all battery-operated sets which are converted into electrically operated sets by the addition of A and B units. Sales of talking machines here are featured by the demand for high-grade machines, such as the new Orthophonic Victrola, the Brunswick Panatrope, the Edisonic, the Columbia Viva-tonal and the Sonora. Most of the local dealers are looking forward with keen interest to Easter business and feel that with judicious advertising and the application of proper sales methods there is bound to be an improved sale of talking machines, records and radio sets the next two months. I. Goldsmith, president of the Player-Tone Talking Machine Co., stated that the outlook for Spring business for the Player-Tone line was exceptionally good. He stated that the new model consoles, uprights and consolettes are meeting with a very favorable reception by the general public. The demand for these well-known products has been showing consistent gains. Joseph Bumbera, for years engaged in the drug business in Pittsburgh and Swissvale, Pa., and one of the best-known Edison phonograph dealers, died suddenly at his home here a few days ago, aged thirty-eight years. "Killing Two Birds With One Stone" WHEN demonstrating Victrolas and Electrolas to prospective purchasers, play the records from Victor Herbert's Melodies and you will almost invariably close the sale and secure an order for the album set at the same time. Wide awake dealers are showing and demonstrating Electrolas. Order at least one Model Twelve-Fifteen and Model Ten-Seventy Automatic. There is a profitable market for these instruments. H.A.WEYMANN & SONjNC. 1108 Chestnut Street -Philadelphia, Pa. Victor Wholesalers Display Contest Sponsored by Pittsburgh Chamber Developed Great Dealer Interest Many Dealers Participated in Drive for Better Windows — Display of F. C. Wampler & Son Awarded First Prize— Define "All-Electric" and "Electrified"— Others News