The talking machine world (July-Sept 1921)

144 THE TALKING MACHINE WORLD Julv 15, 1921 Feature the brilliantly colored Columbia Patriotic Record Gilt Envelopes lor all they're worth this month, and you'll find that they're worth a lot. Display them in your window and around the store. How many have you ordered ? Columbia Graphophone Co. NEW YORK SALES FOR MONTH VERY SATISFACTORY IN LOS ANGELES Edward Humphrey in Broader Field— New Quarters for Patrick Co.— Several New Stores OpenColumbia Manager in Council— Outing of Richardson Forces— Edison Men at Convention Los Angklks, C At.., July ii Report i talking machine departmcnti <>t the downtown music liouscs indicnie that . the month have been very latisfactoi HkMocqI |obhen sin 'iits also il Bijlaro (hat business month showed u y Edward Humphrey Resigns «><i the third ilooi < ol i. Stevens, w Mr II . : . . | Mr. "Umnpl,,.^ regret from his staf and sales Force, will whom lu was very popular. New Dcaic r on West Seventh liurirV Muiic SllO [ipe is the name of til talking machine sto rc on West Seventh opened by C. E. Gt re, and devoted exch i.. tin ..,!, ol Pnth was re of a get-together assembly business discussion and no program i arranged, which, in the opinion of man. President Geisslcr, and several a Very enjoyable evening was spent e next meeting of this kind a definite will be arranged for in advance. A jail orchestra was supplied by New sic Co.. and by President Geisslcr. Patrick Music Co. Moves trick Musie Co.. of Long Beach, has Tl occupies three floors. The iniou is unusually attractive and dcnish style of decoration. A small i ornamental tree and splashing pics the front immediately before and show window. Inside, the mi is Spanish with rough, massive ceiling; a staircase leading to an ly. The supporting columns are i polychrome colors and are very leads to the record demonstration 1 lu heightened > airs, as well , 'Cllow effe ■a tin ricd. Mr. Gore hai sentativc for the I'athc Co, for some ami has had a very extensive experience. Association Holds Large Meeting One hundred and thirty-eight mernbci <1"' mus» trades, in. hiding represcutativi uauquei at the Roma Cafd on Jum I I store, which wilt doubtless bVwdTap^ru" by the people of Long Beach. Piatt Music Co. Has Big Month P. H. Beck, manager of the Victrola depart merit of the Piatt Music Co., reports exceptionally fine business during the past month. 1 he total sales for the month exceed any former sales in the history of tlte department with the exception of those for the month of December last. Sales for individual days have reached very high water marks and Mr. Beck pays a high tribute to his sales force, particularly that MAGNET' DECALC0MAN1E NAMEPLATE f0R TALKING MACHlde ^CABINETS Eucill Pamphlets with fac-simile illustrations and prices mailed on request. SMITH-SCHIFFLINCO. 149 Church Strut N.w yort City *■ era, <&a ^-=— proficient saleslady, bis assistant, Mrs. Layher. Columbia Managers Convene Tbe three Columbia Pacific Coast managers. Messrs. Stidham, of Los Angeles; Ackley, of ' San Francisco, and Lawtou, of Seattle, foregathered in Los Angeles for a sales and business convention, A. C. Ackley, manager of the San Francisco branch, was formerly attached to the Los Angeles branch, and seized the opportunity of meeting a number of old friends;' he reports very satisfactory business and conditions in his northern California territory. New Victrola Store in Los Angeles The latest Victrola department in Los Angeles is at Colyear's furniture store. It enjoys the distinction of being the only Victor store on South Main street and advertises accordingly. It is attractively decorated. Richardson's, Inc., Has Annual Picnic The annual picnic of Richardson's, Inc., was held last month in Tapanga Canon. Practically the entire sales and office forces, together with numerous friends, attended. Everybody had a most enjoyable time and W. H. Richardson, president, and Treasurer Schrcucr excelled in details of arrangement and original ideas of entertainment. Attended Edison Caravan Convention Zar Hagey, manager of the Edison department of the Fitzgerald Music Co., Los Angeles, accompanied by H. O. Collins, Edison manager of the Long Beach branch of the same company, attended the Edison Caravan Convention in Vancouver. A very successful and well-attended concert was given at Trinity Auditorium by the Fitzgerald Music Co. during Music Week, and consisted of an Edison tone test with Glen Ellison, the well-known Scotch baritone. New Brunswick Dealers Howard Brown, branch manager of the phonograph division of the Brunswick-BalkeCollender Co. in this city, announces several new dealers, including Herbert Glockner at Huutmgton Beach, which has lately become ''" '5 for oil well,, and Scouler & Nelson at Huntington Park. Victor Representative Here Donaldson Leopold, special traveling representative of the Victor Co.. has been making Ins headquarters in Los Angeles for some time. He has been of great assistance to the dealers in many ways and has become very popular among all members of the trade. Edison Manager Attends Convention O. A. Lovcjoy, manager of the Los Angeles branch of Edison's Limited, attended the Edison Caravan Convention in Vancouver. Long Beach Stores Congregate American avenue, Long Beach, is becoming quite a music row (to rhyme with low!), the 1-itzgerald Music Co. has for some time had a very attractive store there, and the Mattson Music Co., Brunswick dealer, has an up-to-date shop close by. The Downs Furniture Co. is building on the same street and will have a very fine store in the near future, where the Pathe will be featured exclusively.