The talking machine world (Jan-Dec 1917)

76 THE TALKING MACHINE WORLD will be the usual side trips and bathing parties during the hours when the convention is not PLANS PERFECTED FOR ANNUAL CONVENTION OF JOBBERS Several Innovations to Be Introduced at Sessions to Be Held at Hotel Traymore, Atlantic City, July 9, 10 and 11 — Attendance Restricted to Distributing Interests — Executive Committee of Association Suggests Organization of National Victor Dealers' Association Plans are developing rapidly for the annual convention of the National Association of Tallying Machine Jobbers to be held at the Hotel Traymore, Atlantic City, on July 9, 10 and, 11, and in many respects the meetings should prove unusually profitable to those jobbers who take the advantage of the opportunity to attend. ( Those in charge of the arrangements state that there will be no fixed addresses by members of the association, but that officials and department heads of the Victor Talking Machine Co. will be asked to address the members on the various phases of the business, and then answer questions to clear up points not generally understood. Just what subjects will be handled have not been decided upon, but it was proven at last year's meeting that the Victor Co. department heads could give jobbers much information of distinct value to them in their business. ; The final detail's of the convention program were threshed out at a meeting held in the office of President E. C. Rauth . in St. Louis on April -29, .attended by A. A. Trostler, L. C. Wiswell and G. E. Mickel, of the arrangements committee. A resolution was passed at a recent meeting of the executive committee of the association restricting the attendance at all future conventions to Victor distributors, members of the association, their direct representatives and families. This is an innovation which the executive committer is sure will work out for the best interests of both distributors and dealers. The executive committee also expressed itself as of the opinion that ultimately there should be organized a National Association of Retail Distributors to discuss and act upon problems that are part and parcel of the retail trade. The entertainment features at the convention have not been overlooked in any sense. There consist of dark coat and white flannel trousers, instead of the regulation evening dress. With the opening of the convention less than two months off, the jobbers should begin making definite arrangements. to attend the sessions. There are many unusual conditions facing the trade this year, and it is essential that the mem IMPORTANT NOTICE A RESOLUTION was passed at a recent meeting of the Executive Committee of the National Association of Talking Machine Jobbers restricting the attendance at all future Conventions to Victor Distributors, Members of the Association, their dnect representatives and their families. CfThis is an innovation that the Executive Committee is sure will work to the best interests of both Distributors and Dealers. C|The Committee is also of the opinion that ultimately there should be organized a National Association of Relaii Victor Dealers. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF TALKING MACHINE JOBBERS L. C. W1SWELL, Secretary CONVENTION HEADQUARTERS, HOTEL TRAYMORE, ATLANTIC CITY, N. /., JULY 9. 10, II, 1917 in session. There will also be the usual banquet, and it is urged that this year the uniform gentlemen's dress for that function should hers of the trade present a united front and devise ways and means for meeting and overcoming unfavorable conditions which may arise. ALL DEPARTMENTS UNDER ONE ROOF Crescent Talking Machine Co. Brings Various Departments Together for Greater Convenience— Will Discontinue Retail Business The sales department, executive offices, repair department and factory of the .Crescent Talking Machine Co., Inc., are now gathered under one roof. The new "Crescent" Building which houses these various departments is located at 109 Reade street and has a basement, store and four lofts, all of which will be devoted to the production of the Crescent talking machine and PATENT APPLIED FOR Enclosed type Phonograph Cabinet Made in two sizes to convert $15 and $25 "Victrolas" into large, enclosed cabinet types. Improves appearance and sound and provides dust-proof record compartment. Machine remains portable. Your retail price of combination cabinet and Victrola much lower than that of the regular cabinet type|— and you make a good profit. Sells to present owners of small machines and to those whocannot afford regularcabinet styles. Proving a distinct success wherever handled. their accessories department, which has assumed large proportions. The growth of the business of the -Crescent Talking Machine Co., as well as the addition of the accessories department, has made this change an absolute necessity. Many advantages are derived from this change as well, for these new facilities make better service possible to the dealers and also to the manufacturers through the accessories department. The production of the Crescent factory is very large, for now that they are manufacturing most of their own, motors practically everything in the Crescent machine is turned out in their own factory, in addition to which there is the large business of the accessories department under the direction of Dr. R. L. Faldl, general manager. In making this move the Crescent Talking Machine Co. have discontinued their retail store and business. They will now turn all inquiries over to the local dealer or representative and sell wholesale only. The rapid progress of the Crescent talking machine is to be seen in the fact that this is the sixth progressive move of this company. It is a matter of speculation, considering the rapid strides that this firm is making, how long it will be before another move will be necessary. The Crescent Talking Machine Co. has recently placed an improved sound box on their machines which is proving very satisfactory. They report having particularly fine success in their employment of India mica diaphragms. PERFECTED _AJNEW MOTOR Boston, Mass., May 7. — The Vecco Co., of which C. E. Simes is president, has lately perfected a new motor which will shortly be placed before the public. It is especially designed for the use of phonographs and considerable time has been spent in bringing it to a state of perfection. C. E. Simes, the president of the company, has returned from a recent trip. Write for full information and prices The C. J. Lundstfom Mfg. Co. LITTLE FALLS, N. Y. 20,000 NEEDLES Ceylon Sapphire Points FOR EDISON AND PATHE RECORDS i5c each (rmtr) LAKESIDE SUPPLY CO., Inc. 202 So. Clark St. Chicago, 111. Telephone Harrison 3840