The talking machine world (Jan-Dec 1917)

THE TALKING MACHINE WORLD R. F. BOLTON HOST AND GUEST District Manager of Columbia Graphophone Co. Entertains Sales Staff and in Turn Is Presented With Watch Chain and Silver Tray R. F. Bolton, district manager of the Columbia Graphophone Co. in this territory, was the host at a dinner which he gave his sales staff last Friday evening at the Wool Club. Mr. Bolton extended an invitation to the members of his sales force to get together for an evening's jollity as a mark of his appreciation of their indefatigable efforts the past year, and the phenomenal success which crowned these efforts. At the clase of the dinner Mr. Bolton was surprised to be the recipient of a gold and platinum watch chain and a sterling silver tray, which were presented by the members of his force as a token of their esteem and affection. John C. Button, manager of the local Dictaphone branch, made the presentation speech, emphasizing the co-operation and friendship sponsored by Mr. Bolton, which has contributed materially to the success of the New York wholesale division. Among those present at the dinner were W. C. Fuhri, United States manager of the Columbia Graphophone Co.; N. F. Milnor, Dictaphone sales manager; Frank K. Pennington, manager of trade promotion; J. C. Button, and the following members of the New York wholesale staff: George A. Baker, H. L. Tuers, W. J. Britton, L. C. Ziegler, J. L. Williams, C. M. Dally, O. P. Graffen, J. A. Johnson, A. W. Landay, W. I. Brunner, M. C. Perkins, D. E. DeMont, J. A. Sieber, C. F. Se.ward, C. Shaw and C. J. Lawless. ALLIED DEALERS HOLD TONE TEST Retailers of Edison Diamond Disc Phonographs in Los Angeles Join in Featuring Glenn Ellison — Capacity Audience the Result Los Angeles, Cal., February 6. — Gleiin Ellison, the popular Scotch baritone, recently gave an Glenn Ellison at So. California Music Co. Edison tone test at the Trinity Auditorium, this city, in the interests of the following allied dealers,. The Glockner Music Co., Barker Bros., Wiley B. Allen Co., and the Southern California Music Co. The entire affair was a complete success, the Auditorium being packed to capacity, which means about 1,800 people. Despite the fact that the rain poured heavily all day and part of the evening, Mr. Ellison was in excellent voice, and his singing in comparison witli his voice as re-created on the new Edison, aroused much enthusiasm. On the day prior to the recital at Trinity Auditorium, Mr. Ellison gave an appropriate tone test before a number of phonograph men of the Southern California Music Co., and is shown in the accompanying picture. There are in addition to Mr. Ellison (seated), and read A Bigger Better Business Wake Up Man Make More Sales File Your Records The Ogden Way Is Unconditionally Guaranteed by Your Jobber jyffr slH^S "1*3 >l?fi SELLS FILES FINDS More Records IN THE SHORTEST TIMEIN THE SMALLEST SPACE Order Direct Naming Your Jobber Rush Orders Shipped From Stock after Nov. 20th Will pay for itself during the rush 1000's of satisfied Dealers our reference ORDER NOW— SAME LOW PRICE Patented — Patented — Patented Ogden Sectional Cabinet Co. Lynchburg, Va. ri Models No. 1 and No. 31. High Grade Cabinets for record parlors. Models No. 2 and No. 62. Low in price. High efficiency. Patented. ing from left to right: Joseph Carter, Wm. H. Richardson, manager of the phonograph department; Ralph Salyer, Wm. Bailey, Leonard Newton, Raymond Smith, Carl Esterberg, Walter Webber and Herbert Fish. CALL FOR 6 PER CENT. INTEREST On All Installment Sales of Sonora Phonographs—New Contract Has This Clause INCORPORATED A certificate of incorporation was issued recently from The World Phonograph Co., of Wilmington, Del., for the purpose of manufacturing talking machines. The capitalization of the concern is $100,000. CREDITORS TO MEET In its new contracts the Sonora Phonograph Corp. has inserted a clause calling for 6 per cent interest on all installment sales of Sonora phonographs. This move is meeting with the popular approval of Sonora dealers throughout the country, who have long since recognized the desirability of charging interest on "time" sales, Sonora representatives, practically without an exception, have been asking 6 per cent interest on installment sales for some time past. A meeting of the creditors of the Triton Phonograph Co., bankrupt, will be held at the office of Peter B. Olney, referee, 68 William street, New York City, on February 21. GET IT? The pretty New England maiden had been tangoing strenuously with a vigorous young man from the West. "Really," she protested. "I must stop, I'd like to keep on and on, but I'm danced out." "Why, how can you say that?" he cried in astonishment as he escorted her to a seat. "I don't think you are darned stout at all. You're just plump enough." H A Y N E ' O L A The Instrument of Quality Plays all Disc Records made, without changing parts. We have the right Instrument and the right discount for the dealer. Can satisfy the most conservative. It will pay you Mr. Dealer to write us. Hayne'ola Phonograph Corporation OTTAWA ILLINOIS INCORPORATED A certificate of incorporation was issued to the firm of Vogel & Briggs, of Plainfield. N. J., last week, for the purpose of dealing in talking machine supplies. The capitalization is $125,000 A Phenomenal Success THE ENBECO 0ver50,000 Sold the First Month A universal needle that will absolutely play all makes of Phpnolraph records, Vertical " Lateral . cut _ in a clean loud tone. Takes the place of a Jewel point and a steel needle, and will play for hours wi ho ut ^an^'ng needles if used as directions, details for 10c. Each needle die cast by hand made of a compos t or . crystal and each packed in a capsule carefully inspected, V2 gross in display carton. One envelope with full direct ons tor each needle with space for your address. Price $9.00 per gross net. Will ship 'A gross prepaid insuied to you address for $^.50, cash with order. Address ^ BARUCH & CO., Exclusive Makers, Tribune Building, New York CABINETS All styles of Talking Machine and Disc Record Cabinets for Manufacturers and Dealers. Standard and Special Designs :: PROMPT SHIPMENTS GUARANTEED LET US FIGURE ON YOUR REQUIREMENTS FRANZ BRUCKNER MFG. CO. 405 Broadway New York