The talking machine world (Jan-Dec 1906)

24 THE TALKING MACfflNE WORLD. FROM OUR LONDON HEADOUARTERS-(Contmued. those who have marketed the "White" record. Letters of appreciation are constantly being received, and inquiries through the medium of The Talking Machine World have come in from all parts of the globe. A new record box has recentlj' been selected. It is slightly longer than the old one, and is artistically gotten up in white and gold with a royal blue background, and is of a most striking and pleasing appearance. New Arrivals Sell Well. The new "Jewel" cylinder and the disc "Regal" graphophone of the Columbia Phonograph Co.'s are both enjoying an unprecedented sale. Dealers who display these lines are in consequence doing a good business; a new catalogue of 7iuch and 10-inch disc records has just been published. The list includes many popular titles. The Columbia Co. have also prepared a new edition of their machine catalogue, containing full details of the different styles and types of the Columbia graphophone. During August the Columbia business throughout Europe shows an increase on the same month last year. The Power of the Phonograph. The Rev. J. Allard Pride, rector of Bridlington, in the current issue of his parish magazine, makes some scathing remarks anent the vocal powers of his choir, and incidentally pays a compliment to the phonograph. After attacking the congregation for not putting enough money in the plate, the reverend gentleman turns his attention to the lady members of the choir, and severely admonishes them for the poor quality of their voices — poor things! Not content with this, he strongly recommends them to take lessons in singing, and adds: "Would that every one before singing in public could sing into a phonograph and hear the sound of her own voice." There is talk of reprisals on the part of the choir, but the best thing they can do is to get that phonograph, a supply of blanks, and set to work right away to improve matters. The Gramophone an Aid to Drilling. The latest instance of modern ingenuity is the use of the gramophone in aiding recruits to become efficient soldiers. Experiments have been successfully conducted in drilling native Malay levies by word of command emitted from a gramophone in place of the ordinary drill sergeant. Even the Zulu can now hear his own native songs and war dances from records made by the West End Gramophone Co., who have sold more than twenty machines to swarthy warrior chiefs in South Africa. Folk songs of the Pygmies were recently secured, and a machine has been dispatched to Lapland for the purpose, if possible, of procuring Eskimo folk songs. During this summer talking machines of all descriptions have been a regular feature of riverside life. By the aid of an immense gramophone Sunday afternoon variety entertainments were given at Hampton Court. Music, singing andrecitative records were played one after the other, and that they were appreciated was evidenced by the swarms of well filled punts and boats gathered around. Gramophone Recital for Hoppers. The most unique feature of the Hopping season this year was undoubtedly on the musical side. Hitherto the music (sic) emanated from mouth organs, accordeons and such like instruments, but these were entirely forgotten when the strains of "Molly, I Love You," "Everj^body Works but Father," etc., fioated on the air from a huge gramophone located on a farm at Paddock Wood. It was a soft, cool night. Everything seemed to harmonize, and. in fact, it was just the time when the gramophone was heard at its best, and it is no cause for wonder that the savage spirits of the hop pickers were for once^held up. A Horn That Is Much In Demand. Whitelock's patent improved concert horn is generally conceded to produce the most mellow notes with the best effect. For increasing, throwing and toning power it has no equal. The Bell is, spun in one piece, and the stem takes apart from bend with a slip joint for convenience of packing. Russell Hunting Co.'s Show Card. The Russell Hunting Co. send a sample of their new show card. It is of unique design, and by a special arrangement of shade color, the record box, which forms the illustration, is thrown out into bold relief. Another novelty is the record shaped cards of various designs and colors, whereon is a picture of the Sterling artist and the selection he has recorded. Foreign and colonial dealers should write to the company at 81 City Road. London. England, for copies. Lyon-a-Phone Talking Machine Co. From the Lyon-a-Phone Talking Machine Co. comes to hand a unique machine catalogue in the shape of a show bill. It is very effectively set out, and contains illustrations of various machines, sound boxes, phonograph springs and The Russell Hunting' Record Co., n^m MANUFACTURERS OF THE "STERLING" RECORD Are the LARGEST MANUFACTURERS of RECORDS IN GREAT BRITAIN. OUTPUT 125,000 WEEKLY. inator of the Casey" Series. Every SterHng Master is Recorded by RUSSELL HUNTING .^t,°;f WE GUARANTEE EVERY RECORD TO BE PERFECT. "STERLING* GOLD MOULDED RECORDS 25 CENTS EACH. LIBERAL DISCOUNT FOR EXPORT. Canadian, New Zealand and South African Importers will save Duty by Importing BRITISH HADE RECORDS. THE RVSSELL HUNTING RECORD CO., 81, City RoaLd, London, E. C, England Limited other talking machine acessories. Particular attention is drawn to their Lyon-a-Phone opera sound hoxes, which have obtained much popularity in this country, and are issued to the public at a very moderate price. This company are now specializing flower horns for cylinder and disc machines, and are booming Zonophone and Sterling records. Imperial Records Handled by Cook's Co. In my last month's report the second paragraph in the last column on page 35, referring to the "Imperial Record," is made to read as being handled by Messrs. Pathe Freres. This is to advise all and sundry that the "Imperial Record" is handled in this country solely by Cook's Athletic Co., of Beech Street House, Barbican, London. In conversation Mr. Cook said it is a time of great activity with them just now, and although supplies come in pretty quickly, they are not quick enough to cope with the many orders now in hand. No finer indication of the popularity of the "Imperial Record" could he found than this, and much credit is due to Mr. Fisher, who looks after the selling end of the proposition. By the way, a most attractive show card has just been issued ty Cook's Athletic Co. It illustrates a gun shooting record, and the title refers to the "Imperial" as the great gun of the record world. The whole is very effectively gotten up in striking colors, admirably blended together, and will be sent to dealers on request. Mr. William Ditcham. In another part of this report I made reference to the Russell Hunting Record Co. and their South American representative, Mr. William Ditcham. As the interests of this journal extend to South America, and, for the matter of that, the whole world, it occurred to me that our South American friends particularly would be interested in the subject of these few lines, hence I set forth to find the gentleman in question, which proved an easy matter. "Yes; I sail from here on the 5th of October for South American Trade in Great Britain An old established London house with Inrge city offices, showriioms and wsreh'-uses; with travelers calling on the largest buyers, is open to accept Agency f r Amer csn Manufacture of Talkine Machines. Specialties and kind'ed goods, on c m m'S3i< n. Keferepces exchanged Only houses i f thoroughly good repuie entertained. Box 45, Talking Ma hine World, 69 Basinghall St., London England. Electro-Mechanical Engineering Works 211 HACKVEY ROAD, LONDON EXPERTS FOR RECORDING, nicpc X, TvlilKlprC DCPUCATING and MOULDING "la'-S « Try our London Popular Record PHILIP NEALE, PMOIVO. EXPERT, 5 Cbalk Farm Rd. LONDON, N. W Talking Machines of every description repaired. Special terms to the trade. City address and price | list on receipt of postal. No job too small— no job . too large. Have You a London Representative ? If your goods are not represented in this market, they should be, as there is a good opening for smart American Talking Machine Accessories or Novelties. Communicate with Box 100, Talking Machine World, office, 69 Basinghall Street, London, England. LATEST NOVELTIES The "Cordock" Concert Reproducer for Puck and similar type machiues. Acknowledged by experts to be the finest reproducer on the market for small Phonographs, 50 per cent, louder than any other reproducer of its kind. For volume, clearness and distinctness of tone, it stands alone unequalled. Factors should write for sample and wholesale prices, to G. W. CORDOCK & CO. High Street. Scunthrope, Line's, England.