The talking machine world (Aug-Dec 1919)

60 EDISON DEALERS MEET IN UTAH Proudflt Sporting Goods Co. Host to Dealers in Its Territory — Many Topics Discussed toy Various Speakers — Edison Officials Present Ogden, Utah, November 4. — The recent two-day convention of Edison dealers in the territory served by the Proudflt Sporting Goods Co., Edison jobber at Ogden, Utah, probably had the most unique and picturesque setting of any Edison convention on record. It was held at "The Hermitage," a remarkable hotel with city appointments that nestles way up in the gorgeous Ogden canyon. The hotel was decorated for this occasion with a profusion of Utah foliage and flowers. The opening session started off with a bang, when Bob Proudflt delivered a speech of welcome in his characteristic, wholehearted Western manner. Following Mr. Proudflt 's opening talk, a telegram was read from William Maxwell, vice-president of Thomas A. Edison, Inc., regretting his inability to be present, which was received with expressions of regret. J. J. Callahan, the Edison supervisor, then delivered the ' ' Greetings from the Edison Laboratories. " All through the balance of the program the open forum, which is always a part of Edison conventions, in order to give the dealers a chance to "speak right out in meeting," was an instructive and valuable feature of the convention. The regular addresses on the program began with a talk by George N. Scott, of Idaho Falls, on the subject, "Why I Chose the Edison as a Merchandising Proposition," and Ezra Foss, of Preston, Idaho, gave an interesting discussion on the topic, ' 1 How I Meet Competition. ' ' This was followed by a whirlwind talk on "Enthusiasm," by Joseph Hanson, of Brigham City, Utah. ' ' Tone Tests and How I Make Them Pay, ' ' a well handled subject by R. B. Davis, of Malad, Idaho, concluded the program for the first day. After a dinner at ' ' The Hermitage, ' ' which was a tremendous success, the dealers attended a theatre party in Ogden. The second day 's program was opened with a message from T. J. Leonard, general sales manager of Thomas A. Edison, Inc. The Question Box was then opened and many subjects thoroughly discussed. Elmer F. Madsen, of Manti, and F. E. Drake, of Filer, Idaho, both gave interesting talks on "How We Sell the Amberola. " James F. Burton, Cashier of the First National Bank of Ogden, gave an optimistic talk on the business outlook, which was followed by a discussion by George Glen, of Ogden, Utah, on "Advertising as a Business Getter. ' ' The regular program was concluded by J. A. Kipp, of Salt Lake City, who explained AUTOMATIC COVER SUPPORT No. 1287 SIMPLE— SUBSTANTIAL ECONOMICAL Continuous Hinges Automatic Stops "Buy Now, Not Bye and Bye Finished in GOLD SILVER NICKEL COPPER brXss Write for New Catalogue Weber-Knapp Co. Jamestown, N. Y. "How I Make My Store a Musical Center." Another banquet and a dance, followed the second day 's convention. One of the most enjoyable features of the dinner-show was the performance of Miss Winnie Hutchison, daughter of T. S. Hutchison, traveler for Mr. Proudflt. Miss Hutchison, an accomplished violinist, played in unison with the Re-creation of Beethoven 's ' ' Minuet in G. " The dealers expressed greatest enthusiasm for the hospitality of Mr. Proudfit and for the efficiency of Lawrence Taylor, secretary of the Proudflt Co., who was the chairman of the convention. charge from the service. He was at one time manager of the retail store of Wright & Ditson in Chicago and has gained considerable prominence as a writer on athletics. EDISON PRAI5 ES ROOSEVELT Inventor of the Phonograph Issues an Appeal for Support of Memorial Fund MADE ADVERTISING MANAGER Glenn H. Morris in Charge of Advertising For Thos. E. Wilson & Co., Chicago Glenn H. Morris, formerly of Los Angeles, Cal., has been made advertising manager of Thos. E. Wilson & Co., makers of the Wilsonian phonograph. Chicago, HI. 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