The talking machine world (Jan-Dec 1911)

20 THE TALKING MACHINE WORLD. The Talking Machine Trade in New England TRADE GOODJN PROVIDENCE. Jobbers and Dealers Enthusiastic Over Prospects— J. A. Foster Co.'s Excellent Edison Business — What "The Outlook" and the Columbia Co. Are Doing. (Special to the Talking Machine World.) Providence, R. I., March 9, 1911. Although general business has not been any too startling, the talking machine trade is up to a high standard. Jobbers and retailers alike are enthusiastic and there is every indication of a fine year. John H. Massey, manager of the phonograph department of the J. A. Foster Co., Edison jobbers, is about again following a brief illness, and reports that business is exceptionally good. He feels sure that 1911 will be a banner Edison year. "Our customers have taken a great deal of interest in the new model 'O' reproducer," added Mr. Massey, "and this has been the means of bringing a number of idle phonographs into use." This company are also selling a great number of their "special diaphragms," a device of their own make, which they claim is an excellent tone builder. The cost of this is small and hundreds are being sold. William L. Veale, of the talking machine department of J. Samuels & Bro., known as The Outlet, attests a good strong trade in both Victor and Edison goods. February sales were excellent and business is booming. Commenting on this subject, Mr. Veale remarked: "We have been unable to obtain shipments of Victrolas to fully supply the trade, but there is no question that the factory will soon be in a position to satisfy the demand. These signs augur well for a fine trade." As usual with large cities, the Columbia Phonograph Co. have fine distributing quarters and are reaping a good business. GIVING STICCESSFUL RECITALS. (Special to the Talking Machine World.) South Berwick, Me., March 8, 1911. M. A. Gordon, the live Edison dealer in this vicinity, is giving a number of recitals to the public and is featuring this end of the business prominently. These are held in Newichawanick Hall, and Mr. Gordon is generous enough to allow the free use of this name for needle or machine products. Say it quickly — Newichawanick ! CO-OPEEATING WITH THE DEALERS. (Special to the Talking Machine World.) Boston, Mass., March 8, 1911. "With the opening of spring," says Charles R. Cooper, head of the Edison jobbing end of the Boston Cycle & Sundry Co., "some dealers need a tonic to sort of boost along their energy. To meet this condition we have inaugurated a special Edison delivery and co-operation, and if our efforts that April 17 is the eventful minstrel show day, will do it, all our dealers will have a good, bountiful spring business." "Give me your proposition" on a postal will secure the outline of this plan from Mr. Cooper. and that there will be big doings, particularly by the end men, S. H. Brown and W. J. Fitzgerald. A number of prominent New England dealers are planning to attend this big yearly event. WILL FEATURE THE VICTOR LINE. (Special to the Talking Machine World.) Newtonville, Mass., March 6, 1911. Charles Farrington Atwood has undertaken the agency for Victor talking machines, equipping his store with a complete line. He says he will feature Victrolas, this city being a wealthy suburb of Boston. SUCCESS OF THE PETMECKY NEEDLE. Self-Sharpening Petmecky Multi-Tone Needle Made by W. H. Bagshaw, Makes Strong Appeal to Talking Machine Owners. A LIVE DEALER IN KEENE, N. H. (Special to the Talking Machine World.) Keene, N. H., March 7, 1911. Certainly a live talking machine dealer here is A. W. Dickerman, who sells Edison and Victor goods. He also handles a line of sporting goods and cameras. Mr. Dickerson ranks with the leaders in volume of talking machine, sales. NEW CLAREMONT, N. H., HOUSE. (Special to the Talking Machine World.) Claremont, N. H., March 6, 1911. Quinby & Quinby are new dealers here. They will handle the Columbia products and will open with a complete line. E. D. EASTON A BOSTON VISITOR. (Special to The Talking Machine World.) Boston, Mass., March 4, 1911. Edward D. Easton, president of the Columbia Phonograph Co., General, New York, accompanied by Mrs. Easton, was a recent visitor to this city, primarily to attend several performances of grand opera, in which he. is greatly interested. (Special to the Talking Machine World.) Lowell, Mass., March 10, 1911. It is evident if you want to secure a good profit from needles that it pays to handle the famous Petmecky Multi-Tone (self-sharpening) needles, according to the advertisement elsewhere in this issue of the manufacturer, W. H. Bagshaw, of this city. These retail for 25 cents a hundred, or $2.50 a thousand, which allows a good margin for the dealer. Ten tunes can be played with each needle, with loud, soft or intermediate tones as desired, from the same needle. Over half the output of the Petmecky needle is sold abroad, which is indicative that the foreign trade is alert to good features in the industry. C. H. Bagshaw, of this well-known needle house, is greatly please ' at the large Petmecky sales, saying: "The use of this needle will prolong the life of the record for years, and old and scratchy records are made as smooth and musical as new ones. Owing to its peculiar construction the Petmecky is self-sharpening and can be used ten times." Full directions for using this needle are printed on every envelope and dealers can secure them from their jobbers. A NEW COLUMBIA DEPARTMENT. VERMONT DEALER STOCKING UP. (Special to the Talking Machine World.) Rutland, Vt., March 6, 1911. M. A. McClure, the Columbia and Victor dealer, is at present in Boston looking after a "spring stock" supply. He is a piano man of wide experience and has most commodious warerooms in "The Altorf," one of the modern buildings in the city, and transacts a good talking machine trade. (Special to the Talking Machine World.) Boston, Mass., March 5, 1911. James A. Holohan has been appointed manager of the new Columbia department of Carl Fischer, who recently installed a complete line. This house is in the Back Bay section of the city, and Mr. Holohan expects to do a lively business. COLUMBIA TRADE IN SPRINGFIELD. E. T. M. ASSOCIATES' MINSTREL SHOW. (Special to The Talking Machine World.) Boston, Mass., March 6, 1911. S. J. Freeman, publicity manager of the E. T. M. Assosciates, Edison and Victor enthusiasts, says (Special to the Talking Machine World.) Springfield, Mass., March 6, 1911. A. A. Magowan is the hustling local man'ager of the Columbia Phonograph Co.'s warerooms, where he is creating some big sales totals. 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