The talking machine world (Jan-Dec 1909)

THE TALKING MACHINE WORLD. COME TO ATLANTIC CITY Join the Jobbers The National Association OF TALKING MACHINE JOBBERS Officers and Executive Committee JAMES F. BOWERS, President W. D. ANDREWS, Vice-President LOUIS BUEHN, Treasurer PERRY B. WHITSIT, Secretary Lawrence McGreal W. E. Henry Carl N. Droop E. H. Uhl J. Newcomb Blackman ARE YOU A MEMBER? If you are not, but are engaged in the jobbing of standard make machines and records at wholesale, you should become a member. The association is young, but has accomplished a great deal. The credit system affords a valuable protection in extending credit, and a large membership adds weight to all subjects presented to the manufacturers. The dues are but $15.00 per year, payable semi-annually. We have most all who do a real jobbing business, but there are still some who should support the cause by joining. You can attend the convention without being a member, but it would be better to join and take an active part in the meetings. Send in your application now to J. Newcomb Blackman, Chairman Membership Committee, 97 Chambers Street, New York. RECEPTION COMMITTEE For Convention, Atlantic City, July 6, 7, 8, 1909 W. D. Andrews Syracuse, N. Y. Carl N. Droop (E. F. Droop & Sons Co.) Washington, D. C. B. L. Crew (Phillips & Crew Co.) Atlanta. Ga. C. H. Roush (Standard Talk. Machine Co.) Pittsburg. Pa. J. F. Fintze (Ball. Fintze Co.) Newark. O. B. J. Pierce (J. W. Jenkins & Sons' Music Co.) Kansas City, Mo. Max Strasberg (Grinnell Bros.) Detroit. Mich. Geo. C. Mickel (Nebraska Cycle Co J Omaha H. H. Blish lHarger & Blish> Dubuque. Ia. A. J. McCarthy (Sherman, Clay & Co.) San Francisco, Cal 1 W. E. Henry (care Zelda Apartments) Los Angeles. Cal. E. F. Taft (Eastern Talk. Machine Co.) ... Boston, Mass. R. H. Wurlitzer (Rudolph Wurlitzer Co.) Cincinnati, O. Lawrence Lucker (Minnesota Phonograph Co.) Minneapolis, Minn. E. J. Heffelman (Klein & Heffelman) Canton, 0. THE National Association of Talking Machine Jobbers will hold their second annual convention at Atlantic City, July 6, 7 and 8th, 1909. The object of the convention will be to bring the manufacturers and jobbers together as a harmonious unit to promote any subject that appears for the improvement of the industry. • It will be an opportunity for jobbers to exchange views, make suggestions, get new ideas, study the ways of the most successful. Just the time to visit the Talking Machine factories, as they are within a short distance. For the manufacturers what better chance could be offered to inspire confidence in the future, create optimism and enthusiasm, so that their jobbers will return and spread it among their dealers. Dealers are also invited to attend, and it would be a good time for a few "live" ones to organize a Dealers' Association. We want this convention to be the "greatest ever" and all must "pull together." Everybody should come, everybody in the industry is invited and will be benefited. Send the firm, send your managers, salesmen, and be prepared to do your share in making this convention the signal for the return of prosperity. Don't forget to bring the ladies; we want them to come and enjoy Atlantic City; we want them at the banquet. Make this your vacation, if necessary. You will have plenty of time for pleasure, for the convention will last three days, and it is our intention to reserve the mornings and evenings for pleasure. Will you be with us? All inquiries will have prompt attention if addressed to J. Newcomb Blackman, 97 Chambers Street, New York. THE CONVENTION WILL BE HELD AT THE HOTEL CHALFONTE. Yours very truly, COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS, J. Newcomb Blackman, Chairman. Louis Buehn. HOTEL CHALFONTE CONVENTION RATES: AMERICAN PLAN (INCLUDING MEALS) One room, when occupied by one person, $3.50 to $4.50 per day. One room, when occupied by two persons, $6.00, $7.00 and $8.00 per day. One room, with bath, occupied by two persons, $10.00 per day. One extra large room, with bath, for two persons, $12.00 per day.