The talking machine world (Jan-June 1922)

124 THE TALKING MACHINE WORLD February 15, 1922 NEWS FROM DOMINION OF CANADA (Continued from page 123) handling Columbia Grafonolas and records, also Starr machines and Gennett records. The handsome show window of C. W. Lindsay's, Ltd., West End store recently contained a display of Columbia Grafonola models and was the center of much interest, particularly the decorated Adam type, which attracted considerable attention. The Berlin Phonograph Co., Ltd., was recently acquired by the Mount Royal Exchange, Decorated Adam type, which attracted consideron St. Catherine street East. B. A. Trestrail, of the Musical Merchandise Sales Co.. Toronto, was in this city recently, and we understand Brilliantone needles and Brunswick phonographs and records and other lines handled b3r this progressive firm have increased in favor considerably since his visit. S. J. O'Donnell, Montreal manager of the Musical Merchandise Sales Co., is at present in the Maritime Provinces, opening up many new accounts for Brunswick phonographs and records among prominent dealers. Norman F. Rowell, since assuming the management of Goodwin's, Ltd., phonograph department, reports increased sales in Brunswick phonographs and His Master's Voice records. Layton Bros, have taken on the representation of Brunswick records. Madame Elly Ney, the noted pianist and exclusive Brunswick artist, gave to Montreal the past week one of the red-letter recitals of the present season. Brunswick dealers report most gratifying sales of her records. When Clara Butt, the world-famous contralto, arrives in Vancouver, B. C, next month on her farewell tour of the world, she is to be presented with a petition in which all inhabitants of Prince Edward Island will ask her to sing there. Walter C. Kelly and John Steel, Victor artists, recently appeared at the Princess Theatre and sustained their reputation as high caliber artists. New companies registering here during the past month include the Beaver Phonograph Co. SONORA DISPLAY AT VICTORIA, B. C. The photograph below shows a novel window display prepared by Fletcher Bros.' music store at Victoria, B. C, Canada. The color scheme was blue and silver, the bell being entirely covered with silver and pulled by ropes of blue silk ribbon. The lighting was unusually effective, and the ap Fletcher Bros.' Attractive Window pearance of the window excited widespread comment, besides being the means of making many sales and new customers for the Fletcher Bros.' store. The large Sonora trade-mark shown against a background of imitation snow gives unusual unity and strength to this display. NEWS HAPPENINGS IN WINNIPEG Lectures on Musical Appreciation by Misses Skilling and McKee— Apex Records at Potters — Howe Publicity — Fowlers' Big Trade .Winnipeg, Man., February 6. — The phonograph department of Potters, Ltd., has acquired the distribution of Apex records. R. B. Knox has assumed charge of this department. Commencing very shortly and continuing for six Monday evenings, a series of lectures on musical appreciation is to be given by Miss Mae E. Skilling and Miss Ethel McKee, both of the educational department of the Columbia Graphophone Co., in the small recital hall of the Toronto Conservatory of Music, The lectures will be illustrated by records from the Columbia educational series, especially recorded for such purposes. Both Miss Skilling and Miss McKee are to be congratulated for having undertaken such splendid work, which will have the effect of stimulating more public interest in music and musical appreciation generally. A page advertisement appeared recently in the Morning Albertan by W. M. Howe, proprietor of Willis and Knabe Warerooms in Calgary. The growth of Mr. Howe's business is shown by the fact that ten years ago he occupied very modest premises in the Hope Block comprising about 700 square feet, whereas to-day the store gives 10,000 square feet for display, demonstration and storage purposes. The Columbia line is featured. The Fowler Piano Co., of this city, has just completed a successful Brunswick week. Tastefully decorated window, store displays, and messages being sent direct to the homes through the medium of circulars helped to make the Brunswick more popular than ever in Winnipeg. The dealer who believes that small "hooker" advertisements do not pay should take a leaf out of the Winnipeg Brunswick Shop's notebook. Recently this progressive store ran a small ad alongside of the regular Brunswick issues and featurjd a special model, style 212. retailing at $270. In one day the entire stock of this particular model was exhausted and many more could have been sold if they could have been secured. MARSH & LEVE QUIT PARTNERSHIP Denver, Col., February 7. — Marsh & Leve, exclusive Victor dealers at 1547 Larimer street, this city, have dissolved partnership. Mr. Marsh has taken over the Sonora Shop, at 1527 Welton street, and Mr. Leve will retain the present establishment. Mr. Marsh retains the agency for Vistor products and, therefore, Mr. Leve is seeking the agency for some other well-known line. Genuine Mahogany Always in Good Taste NINETY percent of the pianos built in this country today are made of Genuine Mahogany. When one considers the number of pianos produced every year, this in itself is no small tribute to the beauty and elegance of this desirable wood. These same characteristics have made Genuine Mahogany the favored wood for phonographs. 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