The talking machine world (Jan-Dec 1913)

Till] TALKING MACIHNI] WORN) 4r> FROM OUR LONDON HEADQUARTERS— (Continued from page 44). not belittling them to declare that the Belgium giant has shown that there are heights yet remaining for the younger generation of violinists ii> scale. That Columbia records will be the first and only records to reproduce Ysayo's playing is needless to say. a source of .ureal pride to this house. New Stylus Bar a Success. Messrs. Murdoch's new stylus bar is a novelty which finds much favor here, It is of unique construction, having a double carrying bar from the needle holder to the diaphragm, which, the makers claim, is of distinct advantage in that sound vibrations are carried by two channels, resulting in a more even distribution of sound, a clear and sweet reproduction, to say nothing of increased volume strength. This ingenious stylus bar is made in various sizes to lit any of the well-known makes of sound boxes, and retails at quite a moderate figure. Particulars may be obtained from John G. Murdoch & Co., Ltd., Farringdon Road, London, E. C. Sound Box Given Free with Records. In order to afford the public at large an opportunity to become acquainted with "the record that*s twice as long." the Marathon Co. announces an unique offer. For a period of three months it will give to every purchaser of Marathon records to the value of £1 a Marathon sound box of any type, a free adaptor to purchasers of 10s. worth of records and a Marathon "D" adaptor to those purchasing records to the value of 15s. With either one of these the ordinary disc machine owner can play Marathon records on his instrument. To. assist dealers in bringing this offer strongly before the public supplies of a specially written circular and other literature are supplied. Features of the Primaphone. Of unusual form of construction, a new instrument, styled the Primaphone, recently made its debut on this market. Its particular features comprise easy portability, stationary tone arm and a projecting sound amplifier, this latter extending out five or six inches from the case, and can be folded «p when not in use. To the sound box is attached a rubber lube which telescopes into the tone arm, (he path of the sound box being governed by a pivoted rod. The whole machine outfit is made to lit a traveling case, measuring only II inches broad and long, !> inches high. Yet the sound conduit is altogether • over "t> inches in length! The Primaphone " I raveler" model is of substantial construction, and its tune quality is remarkably good. Music by Wire from London to Paris. The transmission of music over the telephone between London and Paris was the subject of an interesting test recently, free from the expense, time and fatigue of a journey to Paris, a number of guests assembled at the offices of the Electrophone Co. in Gerrard street and, comfortably seated in arm chairs, were enabled to listen to a performance of "Faust" being given at the Paris Opera House. It was all very wonderful; voices, orchestra and applause being distinctly audible. A similar transmiss'on was simultaneously made from Covent Garden Opera House and other London theaters to Paris. Nothing on so extensive a scale over long distances had previously been attempted here, and this successful experiment is regarded as a triumph for the Electrophone and the new "loaded" submarine cable across the English channel. New Method for Teaching Language. From Paris comes a report that a combination of the gramophone with a moving strip showing the words that are spoken has been devised for teaching foreign languages. As the record pronounces a sentence in the language which is being studied, the written words pass before the student. For the study of foreign languages, and in other educational directions, the talking machine now occupies an unique place in the educational systems of almost all important countries the world over. Edison Records for July. The Edison list of titles for July is somewhat smaller than usual, but what it lacks in numbers is more than counterbalanced by the splendid fare pro vided. I would mention incidentally that the curtailment of lists during the summer months is much appreciated by the dealer fraternity for reasons too obvious to mention. In the blue Amberol grand opera record of Ballatella, "Che volo d'augelli !" (Ye birds without number), from Leoncavallo's opera, "I Pagliacci," Madame Marguerita Sylva, the great American prima donna, offers a rendition n all respect faultless. The success and popularity of this record is assured. This month the concert list contains only one record, i. e., "Afton Water," by Christine Miller, whose sweet contralto vo ce is heard therein to the best advantage. Some especially pleasing selections figure on the ordinary Blue Amberol list: "Prelude," by the National Military Band; "On Her Pic-Pic-Piccolo," Billy Williams; "Excelsior," duet by Ernest Pike and Peter Dawson; (a) "Mennetl" ( Beethoven), (b) "Gavotte" (Gossee), by the Tollefsen Trio — violin, flute and harp, being typical examples. In addition to the foregoing the list under review contains: "Parted "(Weatherby and Tosti), Hughes Macklln; "A Dinder Courtship" (Weatherly and Coates), T. F. Kinniburgh; "In the Island of Go as You Please" (Godfrey and Gifford), Jack Charman ; "Dear Love, Remember Me" (Harford and Marshall), Charles Compton ; " 'Tis a Story That Shall Live Forever" (Pelham and Wright), Stanley Kirlcby; "The Gay Cavalier" (Merson), Billy Merson; "Nights of Gladness Waltz" (C. Ancliffe), National Military Band; "Under the Big September Moon" (J. C. Atkinson), Campbell and Gilletti; "Was There Ever a Night Like This?"— The Passing Show of 1912— (Hirsch), Chas. W. Harrison; "Silver Threads Among the Gold" (H. P. Danks), Will Oakland; "My Sumurun Girl Medley" (banjo solo), Fred Van Eps; "One Heart Divine" (A. H. Rosewig), Elizabeth Spencer and Irving Gillette; "The Shepherd Boy" (G. D. Wilson-Saenger) (violin, flute and harp), Venetian Instrumental Trio; "Everybody Two-Step" (Wallie Herzer). Billy Murray and chorus; "How Could I (Continued on page 46.) To T. M. the KING and QUEEN OF SPAIN To H. M. the KING OF SWEDEN To H H. the KHEDIVE OF EGYPT To H. M. the KING OF ITALY 'His Master's Voice' Trade Mark is recognized the world over as the Hall Mark of Quality To H. M. the SHAH OF PERSIA AUSTRIA: Oesterr Grammophon-Gesellschaft, m. b. H., 8, Krugerstrasse, Vienna. BELGIUM: Cie. Franchise du Gramophone, 51, Avenue de la Porte de Hal, Brussels. DENMARK: Skandinavisk Grammophon-Aktieselskab, Fri havuen, Copenhagen. FRANCE: Cie. Franchise du Gramophone, 15, Rue Bleue, Paris. GERMANY: Deutsche Grammophon-Aktiengesellschaft, 35, Ritterstrasse, Berlin, S42. HOLLAND: American Import Co., 22a, Amsterd, Veerkade, The Hague. HUNGARY: The Gramophone Co., Ltd., IV. Kossuth Lajos Utcza 8, Budapest. ITALY: Compagnia Italiana del Grammofono, 5, Via S. Pros pero, Milan. SPAIN: Cia. Francesa del Gramophone, 56, Balmes, Barcelona RUSSIA: The Gramophone Co., Ltd., 45, Nevsky Prospect, St. Petersburg; 9, Golovinsky Prospect, Tiflis; 30, Novia Svit, Warsaw. SWEDEN: Skandmaviska Grammophon-Aktiebolaget, 52, Appelbergsgatan, Stockholm. EGYPT: The Gramophone Co., Ltd., 13, Rue Stamboul, Alexandria; Rue Mousky, Cairo. EAST AFRICA: Bayley & Co., Lourenzo Marques, 8 Beira. SOUTH AFRICA : Darter & Sons, Adderley St., Cape Town; Mackay Bros., Rissik St., Johannesburg; Mackay Bros & McMahon, 443 West Street, Durban; Ivan H. Haarburger. Maitland street Bloemfontein. INDIA: The Gramophone Co., Ltd., 139, Balliaghatta Road, Calcutta; 7, Bell Lane, Fort. Bombay. AUSTRALIA: The Gramophone Co., Ltd.. Hoffnungs Chambers, Pitt Street, Sydney. GREAT BRITAIN: The Gramophone Co., Ltd., 21, City Road. E. C. GREAT BRITAIN BY APPOINTMENT To H. M. QUEEN ALEXANDRA The Gramophone Co., Ltd. 21 CITY ROAD LONDON, E. C.