The talking machine world (Jan-Dec 1914)

THE TALKING MACHINE WORLD. A L1VE=WIRE READING STORE Is That Conducted by Kline, Eppihimer & Co. — Has Attractive Columbia Quarters in Pennsylvania City — Long Established. (Special to The Talking Machine World.) Reading, Pa., October 7. — One of the 'live-wire merchandising establishments of this city is Kline, Eppihimer & Co. This concern has been in business for fifty-two years, and has been in its pres AUCKLAND NOT UNPROGRESSIVE. Harry W. Butler's Reply to Jake Graham's Criticism Sets Forth the Facts — Compliments for The World from New Zealand — Harry Lauder Spreads Himself — Hoot Mon! Kline, Eppihimer & Co.'s Attractive ent location on Penn Square during all these years. It also has the unique distinction of being one of the few old established department stores in this country wherein the originators of the firm are still living and actively interested in the business. The Columbia department in this successful establishment is a very attractive one and as will be seen by the accompanyi n g illustration is well adapted to the holding of informal concerts. M. F. Elliot, manager of this department, is a keen student of all matters musical, and his hearty enthusiasm in Columbia quality and merit is well evidenced b y the rapid growth of his department. Mr. Elliot is most optimistic in his predictions for fall business, as he believes the next few months will be banner ones for Columbia machines and records in his territory. (Special to The Talking Machine World.) Auckland, New Zealand, September 14. — The remarks of Jake Graham, the Liverpool dealer, about local dealers lacking progressiveness, which recently appeared in the course of his talk in The World, has been the subject of much comment here. Harry W. Butler, of the gramophone department of the English & Foreign Piano Agency, Ltd., remarked in this connection : "Mr. Graham must remember that we are not living next door to the factories, the same as he is. If we want any records it takes us a fortnight to get them from the 'wholesale headquarters, which is in Sydney, 1,286 miles Display Rooms. away. it must be a;s0 remembered that there are as many people in Liverpool as we have in the whole of New Zealand, and he must not forget that the population tells a big tale. I think that with the stock we caTry, over 10,000 H. M. V. and Twin disc records and every type of the same make of machines that there are very iew signs of unprogressiveness. However, we are pleased to hear about our faults, and we shall try to improve to the satisfaction of Mr. Graham. "By the way, I must compliment The Talking Machine World on its enterprise in keeping in touch with every part of the world. I consider it the best trade paper I have seen and look forward to its arrival with interest each month." Some people may think that the Scotch are close-fisted in a money way, and that Harry Lauder is the patron saint of this clan, but Americans must be disabused of this idea, for at the Theater Royal the other night a large silk Union Jack was sold at auction, with Harry Lauder as assistant auctioneer, for the Mayor's Patriotic Fund. Mr. Lauder made a speech and aroused a great deal of enthusiasm. The first offer was ten guineas, but Mr. Lauder raised the price to fifty guineas, and later seventy guineas was offered, when he (Lauder) said he intended to take the ' flag back to Scotland if he gpt it, and he raised the bid to 100 guineas, at which figure the emblem was knocked down amidst cheers. Some local clubs are trying to repurchase the flag, but Mr. Lauder, with Scotch financial keenness, says the price is now f200. CLAYTON BILL BECOMES A LAW. The Clayton Anti-Trust bill, which, among other features, prohibits the fixing of prices to the retailer, was passed by the House of Representatives on October 7 and immediately went to the President for his signature, which made the measure a law. The purpose of the new law, the passage of which was strongly contested by the advocates of price maintenance, is designed as a supplement to the Sherman Anti-Trust law. ENLARGES VICTROLA DEPARTMENT. (Special to The Talking Machine World.) New Orleans, La., October 10.— The J. V. Dugan Piano Co., of this city, is featuring Victrolas so successfully that it has had to increase the capacity of its demonstrating and record rooms. The rooms are glass paneled and are soundproof. Elliot. INCREASE CAPITAL STOCK. The Masterphone Corporation, manufacturer of the popular clarifying device known as the "Masterphone," has just moved its executive and sales offices to 286 Fifth avenue, New York. The capital stock of the Masterphone Corpora tion was increased this week to $100,000. Several changes have been made in the executive staff, C. M. Walsh having been elected secretary and treasurer and A. T. Wells appointed sales manager. M. B. Claussen continues as president. REPORTS GOOD BUSINESS MONTH. (Special to The Talking Machine World.) Baltimore, Md., October 7. — J. L. Gibbons, new manager of the talking machine department of Stewart & Co., reports good business at the end of his first month. Mr. Gibbons succeeded J. A. Lappelle. (Patented August 25, 1914.) THE HERZOG MAGAZINE. An interesting periodical known as the Herzog Magazine has now reached its fifth consecutive monthly issue. This publication contains considerable matter of musical interest, and is put forth by the Herzog Art Furniture Co., Saginaw, Mich. THE UFFNER Sectional Record Cabinet A new filing device for Talking Machine Records that fills a long felt want where objection is made against handling the great weight that is contained in Record Albums. This system of filing and handling Records permits of great quickness and accuracy. The improved style of index furnished with each Cabinet is a strong feature. The Cabinets are made strong and durable, containing four compartments : two for 12-in. Records and two . for 10-in. Records. Capacity 60 Records. Each Cabinet contains a drawer $y2 in. wide by 12 in. long for holding needles, cleaners, etc., as well as the index. Finished handsomely in Mahogany Viennese leather, each compartment has gold-plated pulls, gold stamping and is initialed. You take no chance in placing a sample order for these goods MANUFACTURED ONLY BY UFFNER ALBUM CO.. 75 & 77 Grand Street, New York Also Makers of the UFFNER NO GLUE ALBUM steel back binding which, for durability, has no equal. 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