The talking machine world (Jan-June 1920)

74 THE TALKING MACHINE WORLD January 15, 1920 HALF MILLION DOLLAR HOLIDAY TRADE IN LOS ANGELES Music Houses in That City Set Up a New Record Despite Stock Handicaps — Association Attends Tetrazzini Concert in a Body — Changes Among Local Concerns CHAS. H. YATES 311 Laughlin Bldg. Los Angeles, Cal. Manufacturers' Distributors of High Grade Phonograph Accessories and Supplies. Send for my new catalogue and piice list. It will interest you. TELL ME WHAT YOU WANT "If I haven't got it, I'll get it for you." This is part of my service. Exclusive Pacific Coast distributor for the JONES-MOTROLA Los Angeles, January 2. — The old year passed out with a blaze of glory. Last month kept the cash registers in talking machine shops so busy that, in the city alone, $500,000 at least was rung up. One house openly gives its figures as $115,000 and advertised in the newspapers the fact that they had delivered nearly 1.000 phonographs during the month. Wonderful weather throughout the entire month made shopping a pleasure, and the public swarmed like bees everywhere gathering talking machines and records as never before. Proprietors and managers are naturally well pleased with results and are already forecasting a phenomenal 1920. The opinion, however, is freely expressed that many changes will take place, especially as the supply begins to catch up with trie huge demand and the seller's market swings round to a buyer's. ■Wholesalers and local manufacturers found themselves sold out and with large stacks of unfilled orders on their desks. The public school music memory contest was brought to a successful conclusion after having made itself felt among the dealers through the big demand for records of the chosen selections. J. P. Bradt in Southern California James P. Bradt, former sales manager of the Columbia Graphophone Co., is spending a vacation in Beverle3' Hills and Pasadena with Mrs. Bradt. Many friends greeted him on his arrival and welcome the pleasure of his presence here. Mr. Bradt recently left Canada, where he was general manager for the Columbia Co. Music Trades Association at Tetrazzini Concert The regular meeting of the Music Trades Association took place at Wiley B. Allen Co.'s store on December 9. An invitation had been extended by Mme. Tetrazzini through her manager, Jules Daiber, for all members to attend her concert at Shrine Auditorium and announcement was made by Secretary Farquharson. Business was disposed of as rapidly as possible and adjournment made in order to attend the concert. A very large audience filled the building and Tetrazzini rewarded them by sinking at her best. Buys Victor Stock Richardson's. Inc., have bought the Victrolas and Victor records of the Smith Piano Co., and will devote their 'efforts to featuring the Columbia and Victor lines. December sales exceeded all expectations according to Secretary Schroer. Charlie Ruggles Optimistic for the Future Manager Ruggles of Sherman, Clay & Co., is looking forward to 1920 with ample supplies of Victrolas and Victor records. He reports that during the past year his chief difficulties consisted of making excuses for inability to fill orders. ''The job of trying to be fair to all and resisting the temptation to make promises for the future was an ordeal from month to month through which I hope I shall not have to pass again," he remarks. Barker Brothers' Maximum Business General Manager Boothe of the music department of Barker Bros, expresses himself as well pleased with December sales. In an advertisement in the newspapers, which thanks the general public for their patronage through the holiday season, Barker Bros, state that nearly one thousand phonographs were delivered during the month. Mr. Booth expects to leave shortly for the East via the Xorthwest, returning to Los Angeles in the latter part of February. Columbia Manager Leaves for Convention Wm. F. Stidham, manager of the Los Angeles branch of the Columbia Co., left for the "convention in New York City on Christmas morning, in company with Dictaphone Manager Ryle. Mr. Stidham was well pleased with the December A RECORD CABINET MATCHING VICTROLA NINE A 309^. — Mahogany, golden oak, fumed oak, weathered oak, nickel plated trimmings, lock and key, shelves interior, casters. Height, 33 inches. Top, 18%x21]^ inches. Matches New Yictrola IX A. Patented rimmed moulding with removable back piece, so machine can easily slide in, giving a perfect "Cabinet-match" appearance. Average weight, crated, 70 pounds. MANUFACTURED BY SCHLOSS BROS. 637-645 West 55th Street New York Cabinets of all Descriptions and Finishes Catalogue No. 20 Ready for Distribution. Have You One? GEIER & BLUHM TROY, N. Y. QUANTITY PRODUCTION OF PHONOGRAPH ACCESSORIES DIE CASTINGS AUTOMATIC MACHINE PRODUCTS NICKEL AND GOLD PLATING Assembling Up-to-date systematic production rigid inspection Accurate and prompt service since I9U6 GEIER & BLUHM TROY, N. Y.