The talking machine world (Jan-Dec 1910)

22 THE TALKING MACHINE WORLD. FROM OUR LONDON HEADQUARTERS(Continued.) the tone-arm action, the plaintiff company's appeal will most probably have been heard by the time these lines appear. A New Pathe 14-Inch Record. Messrs. Pathe Freres are placing on the market this month a new sized record which measures 14 inches in diameter, called the "Classik," whereon will appear only the very highest class selections by the best artists. This record is doublesided and retails at 6s. Such eminent artists as Madame Gleeson-White, prima donna of the Royal English Opera, Covent Garden, 1909; Miss Phyllis Lett, contralto of the principal London and Provincial choral societies and concerts, and John Coates, the famous tenor of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, and the Beecham Opera, London, contribute towards the first list. These records are good examples of the art of recording; the reproduction being lifelike, while the volume is greater than with the smaller sized records. . The Pathe November Record List. The Pathe November list contains some very excellent records in the 11 inch size and also some artists new to the talking machine world, such as Signorina Gorona, soprano of the Royal Italian Opera House, who has a magnificent voice, also Joseph Cheetham, Andre Kaya and George Baker. There is a splendid record by the London Imperial Vocal Quartette. The 10 inch Pathe list for November is, as usual, right up to date, containing splendid records by Miss Madge Temple, the popular comedy queen ; Will Evans, London's eccentric comedian, Sammy Shields, the football comedian, etc., etc. Gramophone Co. Not to Appeal. Apropos the gramophone trade mark action I have received the following interesting letter : Dear Sir — We have decided not to proceed with the appeal against the decision given in regard to our trade mark application to register the word "gramophone" as a registered mark under the act. We have carefully watched to see the effect which that decision would have upon the interests of our dealers as well as our customers. Our prompt action in giving greater prominence to our famous trade mark, "His Master's Voice," and the enthusiastic support of our friends in the trade, backed by the high reputation for quality our product holds, has only served to strengthen our position, and we have abundant evidence from the trade throughout the country that, much as it sympathizes with us over losing our case, no ill effects have been experienced through the adverse judgment. We think it ' not inappropriate to take this opportunity of expressing to all our accredited dealers our appreciation of the quiet, determined way in which they met the situation when first created, and to congratulate them on the total absence of scare on first hearing of the judgment. We are advised that the grounds on which our application failed are partly of a technical and, in any case, of a limited character, and leave our remedies for any infraction of our common law rights untouched. We shall be as zealous in the future as we have been in the past to protect these whenever necessary. Yours faithfully, The Gramophone Co., Ltd., James C. Goff, Manager. PROVINCIAL NOTES. Information and advices from the chief centers of activity throughout the country indicate a satisfactory improvement of talking machine sales all along the line. While, however, the factors are very busy with the dealers' stock orders, retailers are only just experiencing what might be termed a real start of the season's business. In many districts the recent trade disturbances may partly account for this, but for all that talking machine trade is now well on the move. All the leading makes of machines and records are in good demand, and in a week or so the .provincial dealers expect to be in the thick of the season's rush. Manchester and Liverpool factors would appear to be just about as busy as they can be. Edison goods, Gramophone, Twin, Pathe, Columbia, Edison-Bell and Zonophone records and machines are going strong, while Klingsor, Favorite, Beka and other lines seem to be gaining in popularity with the dealers round about. Messrs. Richardson report that the season's trade is opening up very well. They are featuring the Amberola, which has been the object of much .praise from the dealers, to whom it has been demonstrated. Crane & Sons, Ltd., have just issued an effective trade catalog, containing particulars of Edison goods and the many other lines which they handle. Christian Duwe has also issued his season's catalog, from the contents of which I should say that he is determined to secure the custom of every class of trade. The firm's Sheffield branch, by the way, has been removed to Castle street, where premises of a more commodious character have been taken. Newton's, of Newcastle, are making a special feature of Zonophone goods, especially the wonderful "Cinch," which has enjoyed a demand quite beyond their expectations. Edison goods and other lines are selling freely. Over the border, Andrew White, of Glasgow, has recently called a meeting of creditors. From a statement of claims submitted the deficiency is estimated at £59 odd. A resolution was passed accepting a composition of 15s. on the pound, payable by four equal instalments quarterly. In Edinburgh business is not quite up to the expectations of the local traders, but future prospects are said to be bright. Larg & Son, of Dundee, are now in the thick of the season's trade, which they report to be of a steadily progressive nature. Throughout Yorkshire business appears to be very satisfactory. Beka, Columbia, Zonophone, The Newest Development All have striven for but never attained it — until the issue of the new EDISON BELL VELVET Gramophone Fine and smooth as velvet. Free from all grashy or grind sounds. FACE Records Not a single click or crackling sound from the first to the last recorded note. THE ONLY— PURE MUSIC— RECORD Its fine close cut velvety lines contain 10$ to 20$ more music than is on any other manufacture of gramophone type record. It is a Double side Record — and the first catalogue is now ready — not extensive now, but will be constantly added to. Send for a copy. THEY ARE ALL GEIVIS J. E. HOUGH, Ltd., Edison Bell Works Glengall Road, London, S. E.