Phonograph Monthly Review, Vol. 1, No. 1 (1926-10)

TIIE PHONOGRAPH MONTHLY REVIEW HI a chance to study these things in a more leisurely and inti- mate way than would have been possible by attending con- certs. Just as 1 was beginning to realize that not until I had heard a symphony several times, which takes several years, did it begin to take on any meaning or form for me, which is the case 1 imagine witli most people without a musically trained ear, I suddenly married a record collection—I mean collector. Now I do not mean to imply that a desire for musical knowledge calls for such stringent steps as my own, but I do feel sure that there are many others whose musical train- ing, like my own, is completely nil, but who have a desire for an understanding appreciation; whose intellectual curi- osity about great music—and I hope our English friend will grant that it's possible for women to have such curiosity- will receive great satisfaction in becoming familiar with music through the medium of the phonograph. I don’t know how else a girl from Kansas would be con- scious of the Siegfried motif from the King or that there is a great thrill to the last movement of the Chopin B Minor Sonata or that DeBussy ever wrote a great quartette. Dorothy B. Fisher. Chicago, 111. SHOULD WOMEN BE ADMITTED TO THE GRAMOPHONE SOCIETY? What a question! If there is any place where the re- fining influence of women would be required it is that of music. The ancients recognized that, for “harmonia’', “mu- sica” are of the feminine gender, as Terpsichore, the grace- ful goddess of the dance, is feminine and St. Cecilia repre- sents music in the tradition of the Christian Church. The most beautiful classic sphere is inspired by Mary the mother of the founder of the Christian faith. Jazz music or the crude and coarser things perpetrated in the name of music certainly cannot be laid at the door of women howevermueh the unmusical may have been lured into the dance by it. To shut out women from membership in any society in- tended to purify and refine the program and cultivate better taste is to shut out the most potent influence in that direc- tion. — Pearl Elton. *27 Kilby St., Boston, Mass. Mr. William S. Parks Mr. William S. Parks entered the employ of the Colum- bia Phonograph Company as retail salesman in October, 1904, at Atlanta, Georgia. Since then he has served in a number of the Columbia branches as Assistant Manager and Manager until June of 19*24, when he became Managei of the New England Branch of the Columbia Phonograph Company. The improved condition of the Company’s standing and business in this territory is gratifying evidence of how ably Mr. Parks has directed the work entrusted to him. He is one of the founders of the Boston Gramophone Society and Chairman of the Board, and at a time when it seemed on the verge of dissolution, he was the one who stepped forward and saved it. His helpful co-operation and untiring efforts have done much for the cause of fine recorded music. Mart and Exchange Column RATES: Ad vertisements will be accepted for this column at the rate of ten cents a word with a minimum charge of two dollars. The advertiser's name and address will be charged for, single letters and single figures will be counted as words; com- pound words as two words. All advertisements must be prepared and be addressed to the Advertis ing Department, THE PHONOGRAPH MONTHLY REVIEW, 101 Milk St., Boston, Mass. Should the advertiser desire his announcement to be addressed to a box number in care of the magazine, ten cents extra for the forwarding of replies must be included. IMPORTERS AND DEALERS BEST FOREIGN RECORDINGS, Polydor, Voca Jion, Homochord, etc. Large stocks of superb European recordings made available for the Ameri- can public. V rite for Information and catalogues. A. BREMLER, 716 Golden Gate Ave., San Fran- cisco, Calif. FOR SALE NEW SESAME RECORD CABINET, just re- ceived from England. Holds 150 records in four compartments. Has patented arrangement by which records are stored flat, and brought into vertical position by the opening of the door. Will sell at a bargain.* MRS. CAESAR MISCH. 601 Elmwood Ave., Providence, R. I. FOR EXCHANGE EXCELLENT RADIO, worth $300, for exchange for a phonograph. Give offer and complete descrip- tion. BOX 2J, Phonograph Monthly Review. WANTED RARE DELIUS RECORDINGS, Brigg Fair, Sonatas, or Songs. State price wanted and condi- tion. BOX 3D, Phonograph Monthly Review. FRANCK’S SYMPHONIC VARIATIONS, state price and condition. Box 4R, Phonograph Monthly Review.