The talking machine world (Jan-Dec 1913)

54: THE TALKING MACHINE WORLD. FROM OUR LONDON HEADQUARTERS— (Continued from page 53), Ben Davies; "The Anchor's Weighed" (Braham), John Harrison; "The Reaper and the Flowers" (Cowen), Mme. Edna Thornton; "Eleanore" (Coleridge Taylor), Miss Ruby Helder ; "Bashful Tom" (David Kemp), Harry Dearth; "Gems from 'Faust'" (sung in English) (Gounod), Grand Opera Company; "Valse Apache" (Van Biene) ('cello), W. H. Squire; (a) "Moment Musical" (Auer), (b) "Gigue" (De Angelis) (violin), Miss Marie Hall; "Boris Godournov," Finale, Part II (sung in Russian) (Moussorgsky), Chaliapine; "You're My Baby" (Hippodrome Revue, "Hello, Ragtime!") (Nat. D. Ayer), Lew Hearn and Bonita; "The Barrister," George Robey; "The Portsbello Lass" (Lauder), Harry Lauder. Ten-inch, single-sided — "A Little Love, a Little Kiss" (Silesu), John McCormack; "Red, Red Rose" (Cottenet), Miss Alma Gluck; "Richard of Taunton Deane" (air. by Molloy), Charles Tree; "Your Smile" (Dorothy Forster), Thorpe Bates; "Etude — A Major" (Poldini) (piano), Mark Hambourg. Talk of Amalgamation. According to a German contemporary there is a strong possibility of an amalgamation between the two big houses of Grumbaum and Thomas A. G., and Carl Lindstrom. Ltd. Should this eventuate, directly and indirectly, the following important records will be controlled by these companies and their corporate interests: Odeon, Fonotipia, Jumbo, Beka, Favorite, Lyrophon, Dacapo, Homophone and quite a number of others. With the capital of Grunbaum and Thomas, 1,500,000 marks, and that of Messrs. Lindstrom and their allied companies, a total disposal of some £500,000 capital is involved. Having regard to present circumstances the significance of this huge fusion is apparent. It will at least exert a big influence in the price war campaign fiercely proceeding in England and Germany. Chappell & Co. vs. Gramophone Co., Ltd. A High Court judgment relating to the action by Chappell & Co., Ltd., vs. the Gramophone Co., Ltd., has been advertised (in part) as follows : "And the plaintiffs and defendants by their solicitors consenting to this order and the defendants by their solicitors undertaking that they, their servants and agents will not infringe the plaintiff's copyright by making copies of the music or any part of the music composed by Albert Sirmay for a musical play known as "The Girl on the Film'' without the written consent of the plaintiffs or other owners of the copyright of the same for the time being and will not use any infringing copies of the said music or any part thereof and also undertaking to forthwith destroy all infringinging copies and any matrices incorporating any portion of the infringing copies now in their possession and to satisfy the plaintiffs of such destruction by affidavit if so required. "It is ordered that the defendants do forthwith pay to the plaintiffs five pounds as and by way of agreed damages. "And it is ordered that the defendants do pay to the plaintiffs their costs of this action, such costs to be taxed by the taxing master in case the parties differ. "And it is ordered that all further proceedings in this action except such as may be necessary for the purpose of carrying this order into effect, be stayed." Numbers Greatly in Demand. For October the Zonophone Co. has issued what as described as "A Champion List," and a champion it undoubtedly is. It includes the first records of the band of H. M. Royal Irish Fusiliers, one of the crack bands of the British army. Their contributions are most brilliantly performed, and the recording is a revelation of splendid ensemble in its presentment of such a clean tone-picture of so large a body of instrumentalists. Here are a few other special issues which are likely to enjoy a big demand: (1107) "Fun by Moonlight" (Manton Bennett), "Four Little Blackberries," schottische (I B. O'Connor), Peerless Orchestra; (1110) "When Love Creeps in Your Heart" (B. Scott), "Come Back to Me" (Flavell Hayward), Herbert Payne with chorus; (1114) "A German on the Telephone," Dick Darby; "A Whistling Yarn" (G. H. Snazelle), G. H. Snazelle; (1116) "Molly O'Shea" (Max Erard), "She's a Wonderful Girl" (Max Erard), Zona Vevey ; (1124) "Liselotte" (Bells) (Leon Adam), "My Lady Dainty" (Bells) (Hesse), E. W. Rushforth; (1123) "A Lancashire Crowd's Welcome to the King and Queen," Part I and II, descriptive. Revising Patent Laws. It is proposed to operate in Germany a bill revising the laws of 1891 in relation to patents. Under the reform an inventor may officially record his name and invention even though it is not intended to enter upon immediate manufacture, or the rights are transferred to someone else. Thus will employes secure protection from unscrupulous employers. The registering fees have also been considerably revised. Municipality Utilizing the Gramophone. Southport's musical fair is a big attraction to holiday makers, and the town is justly proud of its fine military band. Looking round for a unique means of spreading the knowledge of this all-important feature of the season's attractions, the corporation hit upon perhaps the best medium — the graphophone. I am informed by the town clerk of Southport that accordingly arrangements were made with the Columbia Co., who promptly sent their experts with a recording outfit to crystallize a score of selections from the band's repertoire. Mr. Rimmer, the popular bandmaster, will approve the test prints, and such as pass his critical ear — we doubt not all will — are to be listed for sale by the Columbia Graphophone Co. This message will carry one of Southport's chief attractions right into the homes of the people, and incidentally prove, I should think, a magnificent advertisement for the town. It has the merit of enterprise, and is certainly a novel method of publicity. New Customs Tariff for Brazil. The board of trade has issued a translation of the new draft customs tariff for Brazil, which has been drawn up by a commission of customs officials appointed by the minister of finance. The principal alterations proposed are: (1) That all duties shall be payable 40 per cent, in gold and 60 per cent, in paper; and (2) that for the purpose of assessing ad valorem duties, the declared or appraised value is to be converted into milreis at the rate of 16d. to the milreis. It is considered improbable that the new tariff will become law during the current year. Latest Columbia Issues. "The Mikado Lancers," in five figures, is the fare provided by the band of H. M. Scots Guards (Special to The Talking Machine World.) London, Eng., October 5. — Remarkable success attended the first all-British music exhibition held at Olympia, September 6 to 20, inclusive. The Lord Mayor of London, accompanied by the sheriffs, performed the opening ceremony, and at the inaugural luncheon which followed some interesting speeches were made. All agreed that this exhibition of British musical instruments would on Columbia-Rena this month. These dances, as is well known, introduce all the 'best numbers from this popular Gilbert and Sullivan opera. Two recitals are also provided by the inimitable Bransby Williams — one the dream scene from "The Bells," as portrayed by Henry Irving ; the other "The Portrait," one of Lewis Waller's favorite recitals. Of other good records in the Columbia October supplement, the following merit special mention: Twelve-inch, double-sided — "In Sousaland Medley" (two-step), and "In Waltz-land Medley" (Waldteufel), Prince's Orchestra; "National Folk Songs," Part I and Part II, Columbia Light Opera Company. Ten-inch, double-sided — "We All Go Home in Ragtime" (David and Murphy), and "Toddling Home" (Harry Dent), Charles R. Whittle; "Fireflies" (Paul Lincke), and "Intentions" (Vorsatz), Casino Orchestra; "Lead, Kindly Light" (Purday), and "Abide With Me" (Monk) (concertina solos), Alexander Prince; "Emmett's German Yodel" (Emmett), and "Sleep, Baby Sleep" (Emmett) (yodling songs), George P. Watson ; "Dutch Daly's Yarns" (patter), Dutch Daly, and "Dutch Daly and The Spring Song" (Mendelssohn), Dutch Daly and his concertina; "Jerry Jeremiah" (David and Murphy), and "Nursery Rhymes in Ragtime" (Tony Lloyd and Bert Lee), Stanley Kirkby. Orville Harrold, whose "Snowy Breasted Pearl" has won for him a premier position among recorded tenors, has two new Columbia records, the popular "I Hear You Calling Me" and a new word-setting of "Berceuse de Jocelyn." Felix Weingartner's first record, by the Grand Symphony Orchestra, under the famous conductor, appears on the Columbia "de luxe" supplement, this month, and includes Weber's "Invitation to the Waltz" and Isolde's love-song, from "Tristan und Isolde." Another Columbia issue, "Lointain Passe," is a violin record by Ysaye, whose first records created such a sensation recently. Interesting Technical Volume. A manual on pneumatic player-action construction for the use of tuners, and others, entitled "From Piano Tuner to Player Expert," by Harry E. Drake, has just made its appearance. The author handles his many-sided subject in a lucid and practical manner, and elucidates with ease the several technical difficulties which tuners and mechanics experience in the course of their work. The various points dealt with in each chapter are paragraphed in bold type, so that the reader is enabled to quickly locate the particular subject upon which he seeks information. Mr. Drake speaks with the authority of many years' practical and theoretical knowledge, and the utmost relance may, therefore, be placed in his admirable and unique work. It is published at 5s. net, and may be obtained from the sole distributers, J. & J. Goddard, 68 Tottenham Court road, London, W. A striking Columbia-Rena record of the month is that featuring Ada Jones and Walter Van Brunt in duets. They obtain brilliant comedy effects, and in the two big hits, "Oh, What a Night!" and "You're My Baby," they make a most happy start. exert an educational effect in disabusing the public mind of the belief that Continental goods — in particular, pianos — were superior in workmanship and tonal qualities to our own manufactures. And this was the keynote of its conception. Original plans were for an international exhibition of musical instruments* but the Pianoforte Manufacturers' Association proposed a purely all-British show. It was at once adopted almost unanimously by the leading firms, and F. Bridges, organizer of the last exhibition, received instructions to go ahead. Royal patronage was sought and obtained, and many of the leading music institutions of London co-operated by lending the movement their hearty support. In pianos, gold medals, certificates of merit, etc., something to the value of over £1,000 was put up as awards to competitors in "ESSE™ E. 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