The talking machine world (July-Dec 1928)

96 The Talking Machine World, New York, October, 1928 University of Pennsylvania Honors Eldridge R. Johnson Honorary Degree of Doctor of Fine Arts Conferred on Founder and Former President of the Victor Talking Machine Co. — Is Trustee of the University At its recent commencement the University of Pennsylvania honored Eldridge Reeves Johnson, founder and first president of the Victor Talking Machine Co., by conferring upon him the honorary degree of Doctor of Fine Arts. Mr. Johnson is a trustee of the University, k ■ mm E. R. Johnson chairman of the University Museum Board, and the donor of the E. R. Johnson Foundation for Research in Medical Physics. In conferring the degree upon Mr. Johnson, Provost Penniman, of the University, said: "Son of the Spring Garden Institute, you laid there the foundation for a career characterized by unusual mechanical skill, clear thinking and the application of knowledge to practical ends. With a genius for administration you have single-handed built up an enormous organization for the manufacture and sale of instruments which are among the wonders of our modern age. The talking machine reproduces almost perfectly the sound of voice or of musical instrument. You were not content with a merely mercantile or manufacturing business, but recognized early the importance of music as a means of culture. To you the public wherever located throughout the world owes the possibility of hearing the greatest music produced by the greatest performers. For men at sea, for men in the wildernesses of the world, the great orchestras play, the instruments of virtuosi carry their enchantment, and the voices of the great singers of the world are audible. You have brought into lives shut off from civilization the sweetness of melody and harmony and the inspiration of the world's greatest music. But you have also been devoted to the fine arts. Few are more sincere --r more learned in their appreciation of art of whatever country or of whatever age. The wonderful collections of the University Museum have been increased and enriched by your knowledge and by your munificence. For many years vice-president of the Museum Board, you are now its chairman. Other departments of the University have claimed and have received your interest and you have made possible a department of medical research from which will doubtless come discoveries to the advantage of humanity. To the finest of the fine arts you are and have been devoting your thought and your wealth, for the lives of the public are being broadened and enriched by you. Therefore, we have invited you to be present this morning in order that, acting for your colleagues of the Board of Trustees, I may confer upon you an honorary degree." Columbia Issues Reference Sheet Columbia's latest innovation for its dealers has been the issuance of a Quick Reference Sheet. 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Kellogg Coast Jobber Holds Sales Meeting Fobes Supply Co., Leading San Francisco Wholesale House, Greets the Kellogg Radio Line With Enthusiasm The Fobes Supply Co., San Francisco, Kellogg radio distributor, recently held a sales meeting and banquet. The sales force expressed much enthusiasm regarding the Kellogg line, and R. J. Holtermann, manager of the Fobes Supply Co., arose from a sickbed and traveled forty miles to San Francisco to attend the meeting. The accompanying photograph was taken during the sales meeting and banquet and Mr. Hunter, the Kellogg west coast representative, is the ninth from the left side of the group, standing between Mr. Holtermann Fobes Supply Co. Displays New Kellogg and R. F. McDonald, sales manager of the Fobes Supply Co. The Fobes organization is one of the largest wholesale companies in the electric field on the Pacific Coast. Fada Display Issued Featuring the "70" Display of Shadow Box Type Stands Over 30 Inches High and Is Illustrated in Color — Attractive in Appearance A new display of the shadow box type, featuring the Fada 70 receiver with built-in dy New Fada Display r.amic speaker, has been prepared by F. A. D. Andrea, Inc., and sent to all authorized Fada dealers. This display, illustrated herewith, stands over thirty inches high, is lithographed in color, and lends itself to special illuminating effects. This is the set regarding which Fada has issued a performance challenge. Radio's Patron Saint Joan of Arc has been proclaimed patron saint of the French navy's wireless service, according to a recent dispatch. The proclamation was featured by an elaborate historical procession and was attended by thousands of wireless enthusiasts.