The talking machine world (Jan-Dec 1910)

16 THE TALKING MACHINE WORLD. FROM OUR LONDON HEADQUARTERS(Continued.) April has been issued by the Twin Co. It is a strong list, too, and some good old favorites — such as "Ever of Thee" and "When You and 1 Were Young, Maggie," excellently rendered by Mr. Philip Ritte — are included therein. Phonogrand Co.'s Catalog. A handsome catalog comes to hand from the Phonogrand Co.. whose machines have caused quite a sensation in the trade. The principle of construction is entirely original, especially the method of sound distribution. In appearance the Phonogrand is more than equal to the best, and it forms a beautiful piece of furniture, as will be seen by a glance at the illustration elsewhere. Oak and mahogany are the chief woods used in its construction, which is of best English workmanship throughout. The reproducing powers of all types of the Phonogrand is full, distinctly pleasing, and is evenly distributed in all directions through skilfully secreted little wooden horns inside the cabinet, the walls of which are double sounding boards, ornamently perforated. The prices are fixed to be within the reach of all pockets, and I may say the trade terms are certainly generous enough to warrant every support from dealers in all parts of the world. Those interested are well advised to obtain a copy of the Phonogrand catalog, which the company will send free upon request to headquarters, 64 and 6(5 Oxford street, .London, W. Visitors to Leipsic's Famous Messe. A fairly representative section of English traders have announced their intention of spending a few days at the famous messe, which opens at Leipsic March 7, and continues until the 12th, inclusive, and as usual novelties will be much sought after. I shall hope to divulge some interesting particulars in my next report. Of those who will make the journey from here, I have received the following names: A. P. Vischer (Favorite Co.), Henry E. Heyder (Klingsor Works), G. Andres (Andres Bros & Co.), A. Balcome and F. Samuel (Barnett, Samuel & Sons, Ltd.), O. Ruhl (Beka Record), Mr. Herzog (New Polyphone Supply Co.), Mr. Cullum (Lockwoods) , E. C. Paskell (Colmore Depot), F. Nottingham, C. .Murdoch and R. Fulton (Murdoch & Co.), E. Oppenheim and L. Arnaud (Pathe Freres). Edison-Bell Record List. In these times of scientific recording it would be difficult indeed for anyone to individualize any particular make of record — especially in discs — as being superior in quality to others, when, as a matter of fact, none are beyond comparison in that respect, but only in so far as concerns price, and the value of the artist from the standpoint of his or her popularity. There are one or two obscure makes of record which are characterized by most indifferent recording, it is true, but a distinctly pleasing feature of the progress made in this industry during the last year or so is undoubtedly the general high standard of recording maintained by our leading manufacturers. Evidence reaches me each month, and I would instance some of the current impressions from the list of Edison-Bell double discs, as follows: "Yip-I-Addy," and "The Girl in the Clogs and Shawl," well rendered by C. Harrington; "Settle Up, Settle Down," and "We're All Waiting for a Girl," by Fred Murray; "Put on Your Old Green Bonnet," by Fred Vernon, and "Cupid's Garden," a pleasing intermezzo, played by the Bohemian Band; "I've Been Out With Charlie Brown," by A. Elwood, and "The Old Arm Chair," by S. Barnes; "To the End of the World," by R. Carr, and the popular "Ship Ahoy," by G. Wilson, who also gives us on another record "Molly O'Morgan," and "Don't Take Me Home"; "Come Into the Garden, John," by J. Howard, and "Billy Whitlock's Aeroplane," descriptive; "I Used to Sigh for the Silvery Moon," and "Let's All Go Down the Strand," by A. Elwood; an excellent piece by the Royal Military Band is "The Ghost of the Mayor," Part I and II; "The Dashing Duke," and "The Gladiator's Farewell," by the London Regiment Band; while last but not least are the splendid series of records by the Band of H. M. King's Colonials, "Echo Des Bastions," "The Grasshopper Dance," "Raymond Overture," Part I and II, 'The Dollar Princess," waltz, and "Yip-I-Addy," waltz. Cylinders, 2y2 inches, "Let's All Go Down the Strand," Arthur Elwood; "I Used to Sigh for the Silvery Moon"; "Yip-I-Addy," and "The Girl in the Clogs and Shawl," by C. Harrington; "Waiting for a Girl," "Settle Up, Settle Down," by F. Murray; "The Old Green Bonnet," by Fred Vernon;. Crystal, 4 inches, descriptive, "Sailor's Life," "March of Brigade"; songs, "Lighterman Tom," "All Waiting for a Girl," and "Dear Louise." These last, by the way, are particularly good records, and dealers will hope to see further issues in the near future. New Exclusive Artists for Rena Records. We are informed that the Columbia Phonograph Co. have just concluded two important contracts, retaining Scott Skinner, the Strathspey King, and Tom Owen Wales' own comedian, exclusively for Rena Records. Mr. Scott Skinner, the veteran Scotch violinist, has made Rena records of a large selection from his repertoire of over 3,000 Strathspeys, reels, etc. This is his first appearance on half-crown needle-cut records, and his first list includes a number of titles never before recorded. Something New in Portable Type Tom Owen makes a novel offer which Welsh dealers would do well to carefully consider. He proposes to advertise his Rena records at every performance of his touring company, and will prepare special slides announcing the names of local dealers selling the Tom Owen records. These slides will be thrown on the screen during the cinematograph show. This linking up of the artist, his records, and the dealer, is probably one of the most effective advertisements ever devised. Latest Gramophone Records. The issue of yet another gramophone record, 'Carceleras" (Chapi), by Madame Tetrazzini, and two, "Mamma Mia che vo Sape?" (Wutile), Nea ROYAL APPRECIATION of the To H. M. the KING OF ITALY BY APPOINTMENT To H. M. the QUEEN To T. M. the KING and QUEEN OF SPAIN HIS MASTER'S VOICE To H. H. the KHEDIVE OF EGYPT THE GRAMOPHONE COMPANY, Ltd. 21 CITY ROAD, LONDON 15 Rue Bleue, PARIS 36 Ritterstrasse, BERLIN 56 Balmes, BARCELONA 139 Belleaghatta Road, CALCUTTA To H. M. the SHAH OF PERSIA