The talking machine world (July-Dec 1923)

180 THE TALKING MACHINE WORLD December 15, 1923 The NEW Columbia IS superior hearing is believing The motor has long life built into it. Never was a more durable motor built for a phonograph than the New Columbia Motor. It is faultless in its performance and will function for years noiselessly and precisely. COLUMBIA PHONOGRAPH COMPANY New York LOS ANGELES Trade-ins Discussed by A ssociation — fViley B. Allen Co. Stages Anniversary Sale — Radio Retailers Meet — Other Important News Los Angeles, Cal., December 4. — Talking machine sales during the month of November were not as rushing as was anticipated, according to general reports from the different departments, and the sale of records has not shown the increase which was anticipated. However, the trade anticipates a general increase in trade activity now that the holiday season is here. Association Discusses Trade-ins A great deal of time was spent at the November general meeting of the Music Trades Association of Southern California, at which there was an attendance of over sixty, in the discussion of the talking machine trade-in problem. James J. Black, treasurer of the Wiley B. Allen Co., who was a visitor in Los Angeles and attended the meeting, declared that his company had decided to issue a bulletin instructing their salesmen in the San Francisco store and at each of the seven branch stores that no allowance would be made to customers for old phonographs in cases where the new phonograph which they intended buying was of $150 or less, but if the instrument desired was of a value exceeding $150 then a conservative allowance would be made. A motion was finally adopted requesting the president to appoint a committee which would compile a list of all obsolete models with their approximate secondhand value. The list is intended as a guide only. Wiley B. Allen Jubilee Sale Attracts W. C. Bell, manager of the talking machine department of the Wiley B. Allen Co., reports an increase of sales in his department due to the effect produced by advertising the fiftieth anniversary of the company. Mr. Bell stated that although they were not in a position to offer Brunswicks or Victors at special prices or on extraordinary terms the number of customers had materially increased and larger sales had resulted. Andrews Talking Machine Co. to Retire The Andrews Talking Machine Co. expects to retire from the music business about January 1 and arrangements have been made so that all customers who have purchased goods from it will continue to receive the same efficient service as in the past. Irving R. Andrews will be missed very much by the trade, of which he has been an active member for a number of years, having opened the present business in 1910. His father, J. H. Andrews, who has also been a leading member of the firm since it was started, was formerly in Phoenix, Ariz., and was one of the first dealers in that section. Music House Enlarges in Pasadena The Hancock Music Co. recently enlarged its store on East Colorado street, Pasadena. Newton L Hancock, head of the firm, opened the present store three and a half years ago and has by energy and hard work shown a remarkable progress, and now, through an additional reinforced concrete building at the back, has more than doubled the space of the former store to which extra rooms had already been added. Special Knabe Ampico and Brunswick phonograph demonstration and showrooms, beautifully decorated, have been installed, as well as a spacious concert and recital hall. A large crowd attended the opening on December 1 when visitors were entertained with musical numbers by the Hancock Orchestra and others. Jobber Features Odeon Records The Okeh Smith Co., distributor of Okeh and Odeon records, has been meeting with considerable success with the sale of Odeon records to dealers who already handled the Okeh records. The complete recording of Schubert's Unfinished Symphony in B minor, which is contained in a special album and consists of three double-sided twelve-inch records, is a special favorite. Stark-Dooley Music Co. Opens New Store Stark-Dooley Music Co.. has opened a new store at 245 South Western avenue, this city. The Columbia line is being featured in an intensive, aggressive manner. Radio Dealers Have Large Meeting A get-together meeting of the radio dealers took place at Oaks Tavern Cafe on November 26 at which 170 were present. There were a few music and phonograph dealers, who are interested in radio, also present. A number of interesting speeches were made, the principal subject for discussion being the association. J. C. Johnson, general manager of the National Radio Exposition Co., made an important announcement in regard to the Western Radio Show, which will be held at the Biltmore Hotel February 5 to 10. John Daggett, known throughout radioland as L^ncle John, of the Times Radio, was also present and made an interesting speech about broadcasting. Harold Jackson Visits San Diego Harold Jackson, of Sherman, Clay & Co.'s Los Angeles Victor wholesale branch, spent a day or two in San Diego last month, returning via Riverside and other towns in the "Kite." He reports good business all along the line. Barnes Advertises First Thanksgiving The Barnes Music Co. had an attractive window display for Thanksgiving representing the origin of the feast day. Manager Emig, of the Brunswick department, who designed the display, went to considerable trouble and expense The K&D Electric Phonograph Motor Price Net $15; in 100 lots $12. No Jobbers' or Dealers' Discounts. Sample Motor or Booklet on Request I. II. III. FEATURES A real automatic stop, containing in one unit a switch and protective lock. Uniform speed — Is run direct from motor to formica spindle gear. It has no belt to slip. No electrical control to need adjustment. Runs on either alternating or direct current. Price — No electric phonograph motor has been sold at as low a price. Our production and experience enable us to compete with the spring motor. A real guarantee is back of the K. & D. You should look into these three features. DISTRIBUTORS CLIFF ELECTRIC CORPORATION 59 Pearl Street, New York