The talking machine world (Jan-Dec 1913)

Till: TALKING MA CHIN J] WOULD. 17 The Trade In Boston And New England JOHN H. WILSON, MANAGER, 324 WASHINGTON STREET, BOSTON, MASS. (Special to The Talking Machine World.) Boston, Mass., July 12. — Summer half-holiday closing is in operation on Saturdays in all the talking machine places of the city, and the employes are thereby given a line opportunity of yetting away for the afternoon and evening, and this is especially appreciated as these past two Saturdays have been excessively warm. Vacations have begun in the warerooms, and a number of the vanguard have gone for their fortnight's respite from work. The employes of practically all of the houses in Boston got the Saturday after the Fcurth, as there was a general closing from Thursday till Monday. The Eastern Talking Machine Associates. The outing of the Eastern Talking Machine Associates, which was held at Crescent Park, near Providence, R. I., on June 17, proved to be the most enjoyable day that the boys have had in a long time. The party consisted of thirty members and guests, the latter including Fred Hatch, of the Boston firm of Simons, Hatch & Whitten Co. ; V. C. Wilkinson, the popular teamster, who is pleasantly known to all of the talking machine boys ; J. D. Widener and Frank O'Neil, of the Shepard Norwell Co.; F. M. Kern, of the Kern Music Co., of Providence, and William Beal, of Fall River. The great feature of the outing was the baseball game between the Shiny Dippers and the Rusty Mugs, the former being captained by Friend Reed and the other by Herr Price. Manager Taft was the umpire, and many of his decisions were gravely questioned. The score was nineteen to eighteen. The party arrived at the park about ten o'clock and thereon until the return at night there was something doing every minute. Dinner was served in a newly enlarged dining room seating 1,800 persons, but of course the Eastern boys did not quite occupy all of the space. What if they were a tired lot when they reached home? They all had a great time. President Beck a Visitor. William H. Beck, president of the Eastern Talking Machine Co., enjoyed the hospitality of Boston for ten days, a week or so ago. He came here from Washington with his close friend, Senator Houston, and while here Manager Taft did the honors on several occasions. Gratified with Six Months' Showing. Manager Arthur Erisman feels exceedingly gratified over the results of the first six months of the year, as the business of his Boston house showed up one-third better than the same period of a year ago. It was all a pretty high-class business, too. Just now Mr. Erisman is especially enthusiastic over the new machine called the "Leader," which is selling for $75 and which promises to be a big seller as soon as a sufficiently large stock of the machines can be had from the factory. Already many orders are on the books, but when the goods can be shipped is a question. Change at G. L. Parker's. Charles Trundy no longer is the manager of the Victor department of Ceorgc Lincoln Parker's establishment in the Colonial building. Those now in charge are W. E. Crerey and John Alsen, both of whom are experienced men and have been with Mr. Parker before the change. Mr. Parker reports a very good ■ 'business, many orders coming from the summer homes of his patrons. An Acceptable Class Gift. The graduating class of the Girls' High School in Boston, in looking about for an acceptable class gift to the school, hit upon a $150 Columbia "Nonpareil," and this, with a large number of choice records, was given to the school. The Somerville schools lately gave an exhibition of folk dancing to the music of a Columbia machine, and the purity of the music was generally remarked both by dancers and audience. Edward A. Kingsley, the manager of the Columbia's school proposition, reports much success in creating an interest among instructors, 'both of public and private schools. Atwood's Attractive Warerooms. Charies F. Atwood finds his new Victor warerooms in the Walker building a great success. He has convenient and well-appointed quarters on the third floor of the 'building and it did not take his many customers long to find out where he was located. Henry A. Winkelman's Outing. Henry A. Winkelman, manager of the Victor department of the Oliver Ditson Co., looked forward with interest to his trip to the jobbers' convention. He left town Saturday night, and at the conclusion of the convention he will go to Camden and pay a visit to the Victor factory. In all, he will be away about a week. He will take his vacation in August. Several of Mr. Winkelman's staff of clerks are away on their vacations. Pardee-Ellenberger Co. Activity. Manager Silliman reports business fine with the Fardee-Ellenberger Co., and this despite the warm season. Guy R. Coner, one of Manager Silliman's traveling men, is leaving to-morrow for his annual vacation. He is going first to the Elks' convention at Rochester, N. Y., and from there he will take in Niagara Falls and other places. W. O. Pardee in Europe. W. O. Pardee, of the Pardee-Ellenberger Co., who makes frequent visits to the Boston offices of •the company, has gone abroad and will return on August 1. He is accompanied by his wife and daughter, and, following a visit to England, they will take in Holland, France and other countries. Fitzgerald's Good School Work. Hustler Fitzgerald, of the Eastern Talking Machine Co., says that the "school proposition" ended in a blaze of glory, and since the schools have been closed all sorts of inquiries are daily being made relative to equipments for delivery as soon as the terms begin in September. Many principals and teachers have come in for demonstrations of the Victor equipment, and by mail come requests for special appointments with Mr. Fitzgerald to discuss next fall's prospects. Has Landed Some Good Prospects. Manager F. S. Boyd, of the talking machine department of the Iver-Johnson Sporting Goods Co., planned to take in the jobbers' convention at Buffalo. Manager Boyd has been doing some great hustling lately, and as a result he has been able to land some splendid prospects. A Famous Game of Ball. On July 12 there will be a baseball match between the teams of the Columbia Graphophone Co. and the Eastern Talking Machine Co. The game will be played either on the Franklin Park or on the Brookline playground. All the good players are priming up for the game. Taking a Leisurely Vacation. Manager Arthur Erisman, of the Columbia Graphophone Co., is not taking any prolonged -vacation this summer. Instead, he is taking afternoons off here and there and indulging in his favorite game of golf. He is not disposed to get far away from home — just waiting, simply waiting. Ventilating System Appreciated. The Victor department of the M. Steinert & Sons Co. in Arch street has lately installed a ventilating system that bids fair to revolutionize the conditions surrounding the demonstration booths, which in very hot weather are not altogether comfortable when it comes to shutting them up. By an arrangement suggested by Manager Herbert L. Royer, a long pipe was run around the top of the corridors, and from this an opening was made into each booth. Then a large blower or fan was installed at the one end of the pipe connected with the outer air, and with this in motion all the foul air is constantly drawn out, leaving the booths cool and fresh. The arrangement works like a charm, and in Manager Royer's warerooms, at least, there is no discomfiture these hot days. Mr. Royer says that there is considerable business, even if it is mid-summer. Compliments for Management. Mr. Morey, assistant auditor of the Columbia Graphophone Co., was in Boston for three weeks, examining the accounts of Manager Erisman's quarters, and when he went back to New York it was with the assurance that this was one of the most methodical and best managed offices anywhere around. Vacations Under Way. Vacations have begun at the Eastern Talking {Continued on page 18.) P=E MONEY=MAKING SERVICE UJ > UJ CA) O Z II > UJ UJ II & The Wonderful Beauty, Smoothness and Clarity of Tone of the New Edison Blue Amberol Record MAKES NEW CUSTOMERS. WINS BACK OLD FRIENDS. 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