The talking machine world (Jan-Dec 1909)

22 THE TALKING MACHINE WORLD. FROM OUR LONDON HE ADQUARTERS— (Continued . ) The Patent "Flex" Diaphragm More Music — Less Scratch TheLoudcstandMostNatural Reproduction Yet Obtained For Edison "C," "H" or Columbia size, with crosshead complete, post free, 2 or 50c. A LITTLE MARVEL For " Exhibition " Sound-box, post free. 4 or $1.00 Together with Needle Tension *' " 5/or $1.25 VERY LOUD. MELLOW AND SWEET Testimonials and Repeat Orders from the World Over, Particulars free from DAWS CLARKE Patent Needle Tension Attachment For "Exhibition" Box Makes all Needles Louder Post free with instructions, 1/6 or 38c. This little Attachment Is most simple and ell'ectlve and Involves no alteration to the sound box whatever. Detached in a few seconds. Decidedly Increases volume and detail of reproduction. Specially good with Fibre Needles. 5 Longford Place. Longsight, II TRADE MANCHESTER, ENGLAND II SUPPLIED orchestral selections in this list are all operatic music by the Banda Municipale Verona (44 musicians) and the Favorite Concert Band. Such a list should be in the hands of every live trader. Beka Co.'s Comprehensive List of Records. For good music, with plenty of variety, dealers cannot do better than obtain the monthly Beka lists, which contain selections to suit every class of customers. In this direction the Beka current issues are particularly characteristic. The general quality is first rate and I would recommend the following for stock: "Sullivan Memories," selection 1, introduces the "Mikado," "Pirates of Penzance," "Patience," and "Iolanthe"; selection 2: "Yeoman of the Guard," "Princess Ida," "Iolanthe," and "Gondoliers"; "The Chancellor" and "La Victoire" marches, played by the Beka London Orchestra; "Love the Pedlar," Miss Mabel Gregory, "Green Isle of Erin," Miss Emily Moss; "An Evening Song" and "I Know of Two Bright Eyes," Philip Ritte; "My Old Shako," Harry Thornton; "Only an Old-Fashioned Cottage," James Hudson; two splendid violin solos, "Variations Hongroises" and "Austrian Hymn," by Mr. Wm. Henley; "I Want You to See My Girl" (comic), Bert Alvey. There are in addition two of the famous meister records, 12-inch, double-sided, "I Think," and "Tell Her I Love Her So." To Tour Empire With Choir of 200 Voices. With a British choir of 200 voices Dr. Henry Coward, the famous conductor, is expected to make a six months' tour of the British Empire, covering Australia, New Zealand, Canada and South Africa, etc. The date of departure is not yet fixed, but probably it will not be for some time ahead. The September Zonophone List. The September Zonophone list contains the usual goodly fare, the following records being Talking Machines, Records and Accessories of Every Description WHOLESALE, RETAIL and EXPORT TRADER On Cash Lines at Close Market Prices Should you desire to buy English or Continental goods, write me at once. Prompt attention given to all inquiries, and orders shipped at shortest notice. DEAXiERS who desire to keep in touch with this side please state requirements. For the past 3 years we have sent goods all over the world and in each case continuous repeat orders have been the result. We are prepared to STUDY YOUR INTERESTS if you favor us with your inquiries and orders. OUR SPECIALTIES ARE MACHINES, MOTORS, GEAR and GEAR WHEELS NEEDLES, ALBUMS, REPRO and SOUND BOX -SPARES FAVORITE, BEKA and Z0N0 RECORDS, Etc. Lists and all particulars free on demand. "ROBINSON'S," The Talkeries 213 Deansgate, Manchester, Eng. especially worthy of mention: Tenth Grand Opera Record, the stirring scene from Act II of "Faust," is sung by a full operatic chorus, accompanied by orchestra, while the Black Diamond Band gives another excellent selection from the same opera; "Vision of Salome Waltz" by the Bohemian Orchestra; "Take a Pair of Sparkling Eyes," Ernest Pike; "The Bandolero" and "The Village Blacksmith," Peter Dawson; "Watchman, What of the Night?" duet, Ernest Pike and Peter Dawson; "The Referee," Harry Lauder; "Way Down in Alabama," Collins and Harlan; "Sleep and' Forget" (cornet), C. White; "The Follies" (concertina), Alexander Prince. Phonograph for Workhouse Infirmary. Braintree Board of Guardians are to purchase a phonograph for use in the workhouse infirmary. One of these instruments recently presented is said to have produced in some cases successful "music cures" by brightening the hours of the patients. The October "Twins" List. The October "Twins" list is one of the finest yet issued. Universal Tempo for Waltz Music. At the second congress of the International Union of Dance Teachers, held at Scheveningen, Holland, it was unanimously resolved that the universal tempo for performing waltz music for dancing shall be sixty beats to the minute. It is hoped this will settle the disputed point as to what is the proper time at which waltzes should be danced. Edison Machines for the Soudan. Through the Paris office of the National Phonograph Co., the Colonial Office of the French Government were recently supplied with a "Home" phonograph, accessories and a quantity of blank records. This outfit was intended for use in a political expedition to the Soudan (West Africa), undertaken by Governor Monsieur L. Richaud. The results of this enterprise have been much paragraphed in the French newspapers and we are pleased to be able to publish a copy and translation of Monsieur Richaud's letter, in which he expresses his satisfaction at the excellent results obtained from the Edison phonograph: "The Governor Leon Richaud "Head of the Mission of Delimitation FrancoLiberienne. "To the Director of the Compagnie Franc, du Phonographe, Edison, Paris. "In reply to your letter of June 29th, which I received through the Colonial Office, I have the pleasure to inform you that the Edison Phonograph furnished to the Franco-Liberienne Mission has given every satisfaction. "In spite of the articles being badly handled in transport and the changes of temperature, the apparatus and cylinders have nevertheless worked perfectly. "We have been able to make some records In the course of our travels, which I have sent you, so that you can convince yourselves of the results obtained. "Yours very truly, "(Signed) L. Richaud." The records which Governor Richaud secured are composed of speeches by the chiefs of the native tribes, expressing their submission to the government, orchestral selections by native bands played with different instruments made of ivory, wood, etc., brass cymbals, etc., manufactured by the natives themselves. There are also native songs and instrumental solos which to the uninitiated do not appear to be especially harmonious. Although the recording is done on ordinary Edison blanks, the various items reproduce with marvelous fidelity. The reason for this, as Governor Richaud explained to the writer, must be attributed to a great extent to the silence and the excellent acoustics pervading in the large forests of that country. Governor Richaud will hold a conference about his expedition at the Geographical Society in Paris during this month and will give an exhibition of the records he has made, which doubtless will prove highly interesting. Summer Enterprise. Most residents in towns where the great piano firm of Crane & Sons, L., have an establishment are familiar with the presence, among other window decorations, of the symbolic models of a full-sized crane, standing erect in all the pride of its height and stately attitude. The Birmingham establishment in the Old Square have utilized these models in a very smart manner during the last few weeks in the preparation of a special window show of "Twin" records. The window is dressed with a full assortment of the "Twin" records and "Twin" show cards and literature, and in the center stand two of these tall cranes, representing twin birds, holding in their beaks a length of ribbon, on which is suspended a Twin disc record. The effect is excellent and is duly appreciated by the crowds who gather daily outside Messrs. Crane & Sons' emporium. Popularity of Stroh Violins. A musical novelty which has for some years past received the support of eminent musicians is the "Stroh" violin, the invention of Mr. H. Stroh, the prominent scientist, now manufactured solely by Mr. Geo. Evans of 94 Albany street, London. In conversation with your representative Mr. Evans emphasized the growing demand and usefulness of the Stroh violin for many purposes. It is largely used for recording and on account of its extraordinary properties of tone and quality it has claims upon amateurs and professionals alike which cannot be ignored. The tones are rich, mellow and deep, and its volume is at least three times that of the ordinary violin. The STROH VIOLIN 4Tf A new instrument possessing a V I O L I N TONE of great beauty and remarkable power, which will appeal to all music lovers. fllThc Stroh Violin being ^fl scientifically construct«d will withstand the varied temperatures of the tropics, where tbe ordinary violin is useless. flfMu steal Instrument ^Dealers anl others interested should write fnr free descriptive b oklet to the Sole Maker. GEO. EVANS (Successor to CHAS. STROH) 94 Albany St., Regents Park, London, Eng.