The talking machine world (Jan-Dec 1915)

THE TALKING MACHINE WORLD. 65 F. A. DENISON TAKES CHARGE Of the Columbia Territory on Pacific Coast as District Manager with Headquarters in San Francisco — Succeeded in Detroit by R. H. Mills, Formerly Asst. Manager at Pittsburgh. The Columbia Graphophone Co. announced last week the appointment of Fred A. Denison as district manager of the Pacific Coast territory, succeeding Walter S. Gray. Mr. Denison, who will make his headquarters in San Francisco, left last week for the Coast to assume his new position. Mr. Denison has been associated with the Columbia Graphophone Co. for a number of years, having been successively manager of the Buffalo, Baltimore and Detroit wholesale distributing establishments. His success in Detroit was most gratifying, well justifying his promotion to the very important post he will now occupy. Mr. Denison is succeeded as Detroit manager F. A. Denison. by R. H. Mills, formerly assistant manager of the Columbia establishment at Pittsburgh, Pa., who has also been connected with the Columbia Co. for several years past. ENTERTAINED AT_SEND=OFF DINNER. Talking Machine Men of Detroit Give F. A. Denison Farewell Dinner on His Departure for Pacific Coast — An Enjoyable Gathering. (Special to The Talking Machine World.) Detroit, Mich., December 8. — F. A. Denison, former manager of the Detroit office of the Columbia Graphophone Co., and who has been transferred to San Francisco, where he will look after the Pacific Coast business, was tendered a farewell dinner on Wednesday evening, November 17, by Columbia dealers and employes of the branch. The affair took place in one of the private dining rooms of the Hotel Statler and was an elaborate function. The guests were F. A. Denison, S. E. Lind, manager of city sales; Philip Lang, Heyn's No. 439 (Vertical Interior). FOR VICTROLA IX. Height, 32y2 in. Width, 1754 in. Depth, 21 in. Holds 240 Victor or Columbia Records. Mahogany front, sides and back. Quartered oak front, sides and back. Average weight, crated, 80 lbs. No. 449 is this Cabinet arranged with top for Columbia "Favorite." (If horizontal shelving is desired 1439. 439F.) order No. When felt interior is desired, order No. Cabinets for ALL Talking Machines With Vertical Interiors, Horizontal Shelves or Felt -Lined Uprights, One Disc to the Space For years we have led in the Record Cabinet field. Our November business was the biggest month we ever had on Record Cabinets. In 1916 we purpose to stay at the head of the procession AND WANT YOUR HELP. Machine— Records — Cabinet— that's the combination that makes you the biggest profit and the most satisfied customers. Get our literature — and you'll want our cabinets. They won't disappoint you. The Udell Works 1205 W. 28th St., Indianapolis, Ind. Bazaar; H. H. McGee; Robert Barclay, Ling's Music Store; Joseph Pyle; K. Mills, Pittsburgh; the new Detroit manager, H. Q. Duble ; J. Goldberg, dealer ; Frank Niman ; J. Opperiheim, dealer ; Oswald Hustedt, dealer; Syl Brady; Jacob Smith, The Talking Machine World; A. J. Wolf and W. G. Goldblum, Story & Clark. Following the dinner, S. E. Lind acted as toastmaster. He called upon all of the dealers present to Say something appropriate for the occasion, and everyone was unanimous in the expression that Mr. Denison was an excellent manager, a splendid fellow personally, a man whose word was always relied upon, whose confidence they always had, and that they regretted sincerely to see him go. Nevertheless, they wished him greater success in his new field, and also assured Mr. Mills, his successor, of the same co-operation they had always given to Mr. Denison. Mr. Denison was in Detroit about eighteen months as manager of the Detroit store, and during that time had built up the branch to the point where it was conceded to be one of the best in the country. For six consecutive months he took the prize of $25 for the best collections. Mr. Mills, his successor, has been manager of the Pittsburgh branch. LECTURE=RECITALS INTEREST. DO IT NOW! YOU HAVE CAPITAL INVESTED IN YOUR STOCK. IT WILL BE SECURE IF THE STEVENS BILL PASSES THE NEXT CONGRESS. The Work of J. K. Reynard at the Pathe Shop, 487 Fifth Avenue, New York, Wins High Praise from Visitors to This Establishment. J. K. Reynard, who is in charge of the recital hall at the Pathe Shop, 487 Fifth avenue, New York, and who is giving a series of valuable lectures on the phonograph art in addition to the usual form of recitals, is one of the best-known members of the talking machine field, having been associated with the industry since 1895. Mr. Reynard, some J. K. Reynard. twenty years ago, organ ized the Diamond Quartet, which made a number of records for several of the then leading companies of the industry. He was associated with the Columbia Phonograph Co. for a number of years, working in several important divisions of its recording laboratories. Prior to becoming a member of the Pathe Shop staff Mr. Reynard was connected with the Pathe Freres Phonograph Co., New York, where he acquired a detailed knowledge of the Pathephone and Pathe discs. Mr. Reynard's recitals and lectures at the Pathe Shop have been highly praised by visitors. John M. Dean CORPORATION PUTNAM, CONN. A quality needle with a quantity production is the ideal combination for good needles at the right prices. Manufacturers of TALKING MACHINE NEEDLES