The Edison phonograph monthly (Jan-Dec 1909)

Edison Phonograph Monthly, July, 1909 23 Summary of Contents of Catalogues. Form 1556 — British Selections — Includes 30 Amberol and 659 Standard selections. Only 46 British titles were listed in Form 1525. Of the Amberol selections, 10 are instrumental and 20 vocal. These have been made within the past three months and are fully equal in quality to the Amberol selections made here. Most of them will be found quite as desirable as any of the American list, and owners of machines equipped to play Amberol Records will ..ant most of these titles as soon as they know rbout them. Some of the Records are peculiarly English in their character and for this reason will be even more in demand among the natives of Great Britain. Of the 659 Standard selections in the British catalogue, 188 are instrumental and 471 are vocal. The band selections include many titles that will find favor among Phonograph owners everywhere. The typically English character of many of the vocal Records will make them popular among natives of Great Britain. Form No. 1557 — French and French-Canadian Selections — In this catalogue are listed 277 instrumental selections and 694 vocal, making a total of 971 French numbers. The old catalogue contained 149 vocal selections. Cut-outs have reduced the French-Canadian list from 22 in the old catalogue to 16 in the new. This catalogue is well worth the careful study of not only those who want Records for French patrons, but of those anxious to increase their business on general lines. A large number of the instrumental selections are made by the Garde Republicaine Band, an organization having few superiors anywhere. This band made a tour of the United States about a year ago and scored a great success. Most of the Records made by this band are of high-class music, and many of the titles have never been made or listed in this country. The selections from the operas are especially numerous. The list of vocal Records is especially strong in selections from Grand Opera. Every opera of note is represented with from one to ten selections. These Records have been made by singers of note, many being of the best opera companies of France. Among these vocal selections are two by Mary Garden, the star of the Manhattan Opera House in New York. They are numbers 17323 and 17595. Both of these Records are equal to anything ever made for the Phonograph and would be in our grand opera list, but for the fact that they were listed in France at the popular price. Form No. 1558 — German Selections — In this catalogue are listed 239 instrumental and 529 vocal selections, making a total of 768. The old catalogue contained 9 instrumental and 181 vocal. The complete catalogue comprises so many desirable features that it is difficult to refer to them in detail. The band Records and the instrumental solos include a host of typically German compositions, all of which ought to be in great demand among the German-speaking people. Among the vocal selections are a large number sung bv Carl Jorn, who was a member last season of the Metropolitan Opera House Company, and who has been re-engaged for another season. Mr. Jorn's Records would? also be in our grand opera catalogue, but for the fact that they were made before he had reached his present standing in grand opera. There is also a large list of humorous Records. Form No. 1559 — Argentine, Cuban, Mexican and Spanish Selections — This catalogue includes 26 Amberol and 1,091 Standard selections. Of the Amberol titles, 14 are in Spanish and are known as Flamenca selections. The other 12 are Porto Rican selections, all vocal. The other division of the catalogue is as follows: South and Central American National Hymns 6 Argentine 207 Cuban 287 Mexican 548 Spanish 43 Foreign Record Catalogue, No. 1525, contained only 60 Cuban, 38 Mexican and 55 Spanish selections. The Flamenca, Porto Rican, Argentine, Cuban and Mexican departments are made of music characteristic of the several countries and by the best organizations and artists that could be obtained. Among the instrumental selections in each language are many that will undoubtedly have a considerable sale among Phonograph owners generally, whether or not they are familiar with the Spanish languages. Form No. 1560 — Miscellaneous Languages — Includes the following: Bohemian 89, Belgian 142, Chinese 45, Danish 54, Hebrew 76, HollandDutch 35, Hungarian 20, Japanese 14, Italian in, Norwegian 46, Polish 95, Swedish 58, and Welsh 5. A comparison of this list with the departments in catalogue No. 1525, will show the increase in each. An especially new feature is the listing of five Welsh Records, the first that have been put out in this country. This catalogue should have the especial attention of all Jobbers and Dealers located in sections of the country where the languages named are spoken. Advertising Department Bulletin No. 19 June 16, 1909 Trade Information for Dealers Correspondence concerning this bulletin should menthn its number and be addressed to THE NATIONAL PHONOGRAPH COMPANY, ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT, Orange, N. J. Price Cards, form 1457, covering the Edison Fireside Phonograph, are now ready for distribution. They are printed in the same style and color scheme as form 1089, an(l tne several kinds of form 1457 now in use. The price has, of course, been made $22.00. If you want a supply, place your order for enclosure with first shipment «f other goods going to you. Sales Department Bulletin No. 32 June 19, 1909 Trade Information for lobbers Correspondence concerning this Bulletin should mention its'number and be addressed to the NATIONAL PHONOGRAPH COMPANY, SALES DEPARTMENT, Orange, N. J. It has been decided to continue in our Domestic Catalogue, Records No. 9051, "Mariar,"