The talking machine world (July-Dec 1922)

124 THE TALKING MACHINE WORLD July 15, 1922 C. R. JOHNSTONE VICE-PRES., GEN. MGR. TI BELL RECORDING CORE B E L L EST RECORDING Associated With National Metals Depositing Corporation 9 East 47th Street, New York City XPERIENCED SPECIALISTS OUD AND CLEAR AST WORD IN QUALITY We Specialize in Private Recording and General Recording for the Phonograph Trade W. HAUSSLER'S STRONG ARGUMENTS General Manager of C. Bruno & Son, Inc., Makes Forceful Address Before Meeting of Metropolitan Victor Dealers' Association — Value of Window Displays for Dealers General business conditions as they affect the Victor retailer formed the subject of an intensely interesting address given by William J. world, he stated that to be associated with such an institution was an asset and just cause for pride on the dealers' part and urged that Victor retailers put the interest of the Victor business as a whole far above any personal or passing consideration of their own. Mr. Haussler pointed to the advertising of C. Bruno & Son, Inc., in the talking machine trade papers and told how the merchandising suggestions given therein were given solely for the purpose of helping the Victor retailer to increase his business. In his talk Mr. Haussler demonstrated a complete mastery of his subject and presented it in a spirited manner. Many dealers at its close described it as one of the "most helpful addresses that they had ever listened to. With the co-operation of a number of music publishers, C. Bruno & Son, Inc., Victor wholesaler, New York City, are preparing a series of window displays for the Victor retailer featuring from three to seven of the popular song hits appearing on Victor records. The first display was sent out on July 10, to be followed by others at short intervals. EDISON PITTSBURGH DEALERS MEET Quarterly Meeting of Dealers in Pittsburgh Zone Hears Interesting Address by F. C. Beatty and a Number of Other Trade Members Pittsburgh, Pav July 6— An important meeting of the Edison Disc Dealers' Association, Pittsburgh Zone, was held here recently at the Fort Pitt Hotel. This was one of the regular quarterly meetings held by this body. The feature of the occasion was an address by F. C. Beatty, who represented Thomas A. Edison, Inc., and whose talk was devoted to explaining the important new plans which are now on deck with the Edison trade. Other talks of an illuminating sort were made by representatives of the Buehn Phonograph Co., local Edison jobbers, and members of the Dealers' Association. The entire affair was a complete success and announcements made by Mr. Beatty provoked great enthusiasm from the Edison retail merchants attending. S. L. COOK IN NEW HOME Indian Harbor, Ind., July 8. — S. L. Cook, successful Columbia dealer here, has moved his place of business to larger quarters in the same community. Attractive interior decorating, coupled with reliable service and merchandise, has made this Grafonola shop one of the foremost music shops in this locality. NEW BRUNSWICK_SHOP IN SALEM Odell Bros. Take on Brunswick Line for New Store — Unico Installation Throughout W. J. Haussler Haussler, vice-president and general manager of C. Bruno & Son, Inc., Victor wholesalers, of New York City, at a recent meeting of the Metropolitan Victor Dealers' Association. Mr. Haussler touched on the present-day situation and stressed the big future possibilities in Victor business. Describing the Victor Co. as the greatest and ablest organization of its kind in the NEW LINES FOR BRISTOL & BARBER Bristol & Barber, New York City, have taken on the Outing portable, made by the Outing T. M. Co., and the Clay-o-la line of talking machines, manufactured by Geo. Clay Cox, in addition to the other lines of machines and accessories that they distribute. Salem, Mass., July 10— Kraft, Bates & Spencer, Brunswick distributors for New England, have concluded arrangements for a Brunswick account in Salem. This will be known as The Brunswick Shop and is under the ownership of Francis B. and Charles Odell. The Odell brothers are planning to go after business in an energetic manner and are providing efficient store equipment through arrangements they have made with the Unit Construction Co., of Philadelphia, for an installation of Unico equipment in their store at 64 Washington street. The formal opening will be on July 21. Arrangements have been made for the Carl Fenton Orchestra to be there on the opening day. NATIONAL METALS DEPOSITING CORPORATION FACTORY 34 East Sidney Ave., Mt. Vernon, N.Y. Telephone: Oakwood 8845 MOUNT VERNON — NEW YORK MANUFACTURERS OF WE DEPOSIT THE FINEST COPPER IN THE WORLD for ;your CONVENIENCE LABORATORY 415 Fourth Ave., New York, N.Y. Tel. Madison Square 6635 OUR IMPROVEMENT ALL STAMPERS HAVE HIGHLY POLISHED