The talking machine world (Jan-Dec 1915)

i6 THE TALKING MACHINE WORLD. TRADE IN BOSTON AND NEW ENGLAND (Continued from page lo.) Walsh gave two Ave Marias with the laboratory re-creations of the same solos as recorded by Miss Marie Rappold, Albert Spaulding and Carl Flesch, and Mr. Lyman was heard in unison with the laboratory re-creation of "The Butterfly" as given by an orchestra. The program was quite a long one and there was generous applause for all the artists. It was generally remarked that the occasion was an unusual one in musical annals. BUSINESS IS SIMPLY WONDERFUL. In the West and Northwest, Says H. N. McMenimen, Managing Director of the Pathe Freres Phonograph Co. Who Has Just Returned from That Section — Some Interesting Facts That Tell of Busy Times. "Business is simply wonderful in the West and Northwest," said H. N. McMenimen, managing director of the Pathe Freres Phonograph Co., New York, who returned recently from a week's trip through this territory. "In fact, I do not remember seeing such evidences of prosperity and optimism in the West on any trip I have made in recent years. "This business activity is general, applying to all lines of business. I had occasion to discuss conditions with several prominent manufacturers in other branches of the mercantile world, and they ali report boom times in their respective industries. The enormous crops which the Western farmers harvested have placed vast sums of money in circulation with consequent benefits to manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers. "As an illustration of the prosperity in his section of the country one Western banker called my attention to an automobile dealer in a city of 5,000 who during the past season has sold 200 automobiles retailing from $750 upward. Only two of these cars were sold on notes, every other sale being for cash. "Our own business has far exceeded our expectations, and November has been the best month in our history, showing a very large gain over last month, our previous record-breaker. We have increased our machine capacity materially during the past month, but notwithstanding these additional facilities have been unable to keep pace with our orders. During the past week the capacity of our record pressing plant has been increased by 160 per cent., but further additions will be imperative in the very near future." P. J. McCoy & Co., Inc., has been chartered under the laws of Massachusetts, with capital stock of $50,000, for the purpose of manufacturing and retailing phonographs. The incorporators are Reginald L. Robbins, E. Dwight Fullerton and Pearl J. Flower. A new Columbia Grafonola department has been opened in the department store of the Elliott-Taylor-Woolfenden Co., Detroit, Mich. AiSteinert&SonsCo. 35 ARCH STREET, BOSTON VICTOR Distributors LARGEST AND MOST COMPLETE STOCK OF RECORDS IN NEW ENGLAND Our service is unsurpassed. A trial will convince you that we can please and satisfy you. Send your order now. OCCUPY ITS NEW HOME. Wonder Talking Machine Co. Established in Large, Airy Quarters at 1 1 3 Fourth Avenue — Factory Working Overtime to Fill Orders. The Wonder Talking Machine Co. is now established in its new quarters at 113 to 119 Fourth avenue, New York. The company occupies the entire sixth floor at this address, and notwithstanding that the floor space available is more than six times as great as it occupied at its former home, there is every indication that the company's business will reach sufficiently large proportions to make additional room imperative in the very near future. The most striking feature of this new home of the Wonder Talking Machine Co. is the splendid lighting facilities which are at the command of the employes. There is plenty of light on all sides and the manufacturing of the Wonder machines is accomplished under ideal conditions. President McNulty and Secretary Radt occupy private offices adjoining the factory, although, if the truth be told, there is very little "occupying" these days, as there is such a remarkable influx of business that every moment is consumed in handling the requirements of the company's dealers with promptness and efficiency. The unusual progress which the Wonder Talking Machine Co. has achieved in the few months that its products have been on the market is a tribute to the merit of the "Wonder" machines and the hustling aggressiveness of the company's executives. The outlook for 1916 is most encouraging, and the enthusiastic comments of "Wonder" dealers reflect a country-wide confidence in the line. DO IT NOW! YOUR INTERESTS ARE VITAL IN SEEING THAT THE STEVENS BILL PASSES THE NEXT CONGRESS. 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