The talking machine world (Jan-June 1919)

June 15, 1919 THE TALKING MACHINE WORLD 135 lAST CALL FOR CONVENTION OF THE VICTOR JOBBERS June 30 and July 1 and 2 the Time and the Hotel Traymore, Atlantic City, the Place — Important Business Discussions and Elaborate Entertainment Ji'eatures Planned Within two weeks after this issue of The Talking Machine World is in the hands of its readers the general convention of the National Association of Talking Machine Jobbers at the Hotel Traymore, Atlantic City, will be in full swing, with an attendance,, to judge from pres<ent indications, greater than that recorded at many previous meetings. Louis Buehn, chairman of the arrangements committee, has already issued a timely warning to those who have delayed in making reservations — a sort of last call, as it were. The convention, as has already been announced, will be held on June 30 and July 1 and 2. There will be two business sessions, one during the afternoon of June 30, and the other during the afternoon of the following day, and 5t is planned to so arrange the various matters to come up before the convention that they may all be handled properly in these two sessions. Recognizing the fact that Atlantic City is primarily a pleasure resort, the arrangements committee has not overlooked this factor, but has allowed plenty of time for general enjoyment. Both Monday and Tuesday morning the rank and file of the members and their friends will be free to enjoy to the fullest extent the pleasures offered by this famous resort and Monday evening will be left free for the same purpose. On Tuesday evening, July 1, will be held the annual banquet at the Traymore, and on Wednesday morning, following the convention, will be held the annual golf tournament. It had been planned to hold the tournament on the Saturday preceding the convention, but it was felt that, owing to the number of club members who would naturally take advantage of the Saturday holiday to be on the links, the holding of a tournament on that day would result in confusion. Hence the change of the date to Wednesday. Just what plans have been made for entertainment at the banquet are being held in deep secret, but, based on past performances, the results should be most satisfying. It is understood that there will be several speakers of note, among them the Hon. James M. Beck. On July 2 the Victor Talking Machine Co. will entertain the jobbers in Philadelphia with a concert, followed by a dinner and dance at the Hotel Bellevue Stratford. Some prominent artists will appear for the edification of the jobbers and their friends, but the Victor Co. is not yet prepared to make public the complete program. 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Sailing parties, auto rides and special luncheons are among the features provided for the benefit of the female contingent. For those with both nerve and ambition may be also included hydroplane flights, Atlantic City having become a big center for hydroplane work. Only two weeks to go, then all aboard for Atlantic City! TO HELP AMERICA'S FOREIGN TRADE One Billion Investment Trust Planned— Proposal Is Designed to Stabilize ExchangeScope Would Be National With Government Dominating Conduct of Enterprise The creation of a $1,000,000,000 National Trust Society, patterned to some extent after the investment trust organizations in Scotland and England, which have been financially successful for many years, in which the United States Government will hold a controlling interest, is being discussed by Cabinet officers, members of the Federal Reserve Board, and American business men. It is understood that a plan may be oflfered to Congress before the week is out for legislation permitting its organization. The purpose of the plan is the creation of a revolving credit which will tend to stabilize exchange and allow American merchants and manufacturers to establish fair markets in countries where the dollar is noiw at such a premium as to prohibit the purchase of American goods. The plan, which has evolved from conferences here and in Washington within the last week, calls for the organization of what really would be a national investment trust, in which the Government would not only participate, but would dominate, through ownership of half of the debentures issued. The remaining 50 per cent, of debentures would be sold to manufacturers, exporters, and national banks. These debentures, according to the plan, would be issued against long-term notes of foreign Governments and banks, which would be allowed to establish dollar credits here, and who, in turn, would be able to extend them to their citizens and depositors at a rate which could be fixed in the several foreign countries. The plan has been discussed along national lines for only a few days. It is asserted that it would extend the same opportunity to small savings banks in remote corners of this country to share in the profits of the financing involved in carrying on such foreign trade as is given the large banking institutions, which under existing conditions may pick and choose in this field. It is expected that it will meet with strong opposition, but it also is believed it will be strongly backed by American exporters, who, because of the chaotic condition of the foreign exchange market, find they are losing a large amount of foreign business because other countries are offering to finance purchases along with the delivery of merchandise. It was learned this week that further conferences will be held in Washington and in New York, and a bill providing for the organization of such a national trust society will be introduced as soon as it is prepared. The Spiegel Sonora Shop, Fort Wayne, Ind., finds that a second floor location is no obstacle to a flourishing business, for the store has just been remodeled to take care of its increasing trade. New Automatic Cover Support Practical — Inexpensive Holds Cover at any assle Fool Proof Samples on ReQuejt Quantitv Ditcouni AatomiHc CorerSopport Mix. C«, 54 Jonu Si. Nemrl, K. J,