The talking machine world (Jan-June 1922)

70 THE TALKING MACHINE WORLD May 15, 1922 THE TRADE IN BOSTON AND NEW ENGLAND— (Continued from page 69) showing a rapid improvement and this applies to machines of the more expensive sort as well as to records. Association Luncheon a Big Success A new era in the history of the New England Music Trade Association was ushered in on May 2, when the first of a series of luncheons was held at the Engineers' Club, which was in all respects a "hummer" and should augur well for the subsequent success of this association, too long in a dormant state. Some may say that it is in part due to new blood, yet in the present case it was some of the old-timers who put their shoulders to the wheel and actually were able to "put it over." President Frank S. Horning, of the company bearing his name, sat at one of the tables and had with him as association guests Major Judson Hannigan, of General Clarence R. Edwards' personal staff; and William Courtney, of the "Smooth as Silk" company, playing at the Selwyn Theatre. There were seventy-five men present, considerably more than provision had been made for. Dan Sul LANSING KHAKI COVERS The Pioneer Moving Cover High Grade Government Khaki Dealer's Prices NOW : $gOQ $C50 medium size 43"x20"x23^n 6. $7 35 large size 49nx23"x243i« extra large 52"x22^"x23Hn Fitzall Leather or No. 3x Strap $2.50 Piano Moving Covers $18.00 SLIP AND RUBBER COVERS FOR PHONOGRAPHS AND PIANOS DISTRIBUTORS 1 70 Harrison Avenue BOSTON, 11, MASS. livan, of the C. C. Harvey Co., played continuously while the guests were assembling and Miss Ruby Forbes, of the Boylston street store of the M. Steinert Co., sang to Sullivan's accompaniments, and later several times to her own accompaniment. Major Hannigan gave a valuable short talk on "Co-ordination and Co-operation" and showed how unfortunately the people of to-day are inclined to distrust the other man, something which is a decided deterrent to business progress. He thought that where there was co-operation there usually is co-ordination, and the two are essential if business is to move forward with the least friction. President Horning brought the hour and a quarter to a close with an appeal for that very co-operation that Major Hannigan had thought so necessary. He explained that it is proposed to hold these luncheons every two weeks. The success of to-day's luncheon was largely due to the committee of arrangements, President Horning, Kenneth Reed, of the Steinert house, and A. J Cullen, of the Lansing Sales Co., supplemented by Harry L. Spencer, of Kraft-Bates & Spencer, who procured Major Hannigan. There will be a new committee for the next luncheon, as it is planned to have a separate group of members to arrange such programs. One mustn't forget a word of tribute for Secretary William F. Merrill, who always puts a lot of time into the association gatherings. He is responsible for the catchy folder announcement printed in red and black, which the members received several days in advance of the luncheon. Big Musical Affair in Woonsocket Quite a number of the local Victor attaches of the Steinert house are planning to go down to Woonsocket, R. I., on May 14 for the big concert which is being arranged by the La Roe Music Store, at which Paul Whiteman's Original Palais Royal Orchestra is to furnish the music. The concert is to be given in the new Laurier Theatre and it is understood that even now all the tickets, have been sold. Some Day for Herbert Shoemaker Saturday, April 29, was a great day for Herbert Shoemaker, who is sales manager for the Eastern Co., for the Pennsylvania crew on the Charles River crossed the finish line a trifle more than one-quarter of a length ahead of the Harvard crew. The course was for one mile and 550 yards, and Shoemaker followed the Penn varsity oarsmen all the wray along the course, as in fact he did at the practice work on the day before. Some day for Shoemaker. H. G. Russell in New Post H. G. Russell, who formerly covered the New England territory for the Victor Talking Machine Co., has been made manager of the Outlet Co., one of the largest talking machine dealers in Providence, R. I. Some News Brieflets Wholesale Manager Barg, of the Vocalion Co., has just returned from a survey of some of the mill cities of New England, especially those in Massachusetts, and, despite the present condition where textile and other strikes are operative, he finds cau§e for hopefulness, and he thinks that at the end of two or three months things will considerably have righted themselves. Manager Wheatley, of the retail department of the business, has been over in New York for several days in conference with the home officials. Joe Burke, of the Musical Supply & Equipment Co., was over in New York a few days ago and was able to get another consignment of the new console type of Sonoras, which have been proving popular with the local dealers. Widener's, which had been located at 23 West street for some fourteen months, has moved off the street level and is located upstairs at No. 21, where Mr. Widener has his offices. The retail business continues to be managed by Charles Shaw. 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