The talking machine world (July-Dec 1924)

40 THE TALKING MACHINE WORLD October IS, 1924 New Brunswick Dealers' Association in St. Louis Scope of Local Association Enlarged to Include Entire Territory — Name Changed — New Officers Elected — Brunswick Radiola Introduced. St. Louis, Mo.. October 4 — The Brunswick Dealers' Association of the St. Louis District replaced the St. Louis Brunswick Dealers' Association as the outgrowth of a banquet served to Brunswick dealers in this territory on the Hotel Statler Roof to mark the introduction of the new Brunswick Radiola. With the change of the name of the Association its scope was enlarged to include dealers in the entire St. Louis Brunswick district. This move followed the resignation of Smith K. Gerhardt as president, who was forthwith tendered a vote of thanks for his excellent work while in office. Following the reorganization and renaming of the Association, L. E. Cox, of the Martin Bros. Piano Co., of Springfield, Mo., was elected first president of the new Association; Barrett Stout, Kirksville, Mo., vice-president, and H. A. Parks, Hannibal, Mo., second vice-president. More than one hundred music merchants exhibited their keen interest in the Brunswick Radiola, which was formally introduced. Those present included representatives from outstanding Brunswick accounts over the entire St. Louis district, such as C. G. Martin and L. B. Cox, oi Martin Bros. Piano Co., Springfield, Mo.; Saul Bluestein, of the Melody Music Shop, Memphis, Tenn.; H. C. Bollinger, of Ft. Smith, Ark.; Messrs. Parks and Hedges, of Parks Music House, Louisiana and Hannibal, Mo.; Barrett Stout, Stout's Music House, Kirksville, Mo., and many other prominent music merchants. J. H. Bennett, manager of the Brunswick Co. in St. Louis, presided and introduced the new Brunswick Radiola line. Mr. Crawford, Brunswick radio technician, of Chicago, followed with a short talk touchine on the technical side of the Radiola. B. F. Novy, district phonograph manager of the Brunswick Co., gave an interesting talk on the impending Brunswick sales conference in Chicago, September 22 and 23. Mr. Novy also talked on "Dealer Service." From reservations received indications are for 100 per cent attendance at the sales conference in Chicago, by dealers present at the dinner. Extremely interesting and instructive talks on merchandising and sales organization work were given by Mr. Hammond, of the Kieselhorst Piano Co., St. Louis, Mo.; Mr. Parks, of Parks Music House, Hannibal, Mo., and L. E. Cox, of the Martin Bros. Piano Co., Springfield, Mo. Mr. Howerton, radio technician, from Parks Music House, gave a brief but exceedingly interesting talk on radio. During the progress of the dinner guests were entertained by the very popular Cliff Wassel and His Varsity Club Orchestra, who also accompanied Harry Meyer, a St. Louis Brunswick dealer, in his rendering of several vocal selections impersonating in typical fashion the famous Al Jolson. Edison Tone-Test Recitals at New York State Fair Clark Music Co., Syracuse, Features George Ballard, Well-known Edison Tenor, and Other Artists at New York State Fair Exhibit Syracuse, N. Y., October 1.— At the New York State Fair held here last week one of the particular exhibits was that of the Clark Music Co., which displayed and illustrated in addition Webber Music Go. Enlarged Red Wing, Minn., October 4. — The Webber Music Co. has acquired the exclusive Victor representation in this city through the purchase of the stocks of J. J. Ferrin & Son and the Steaffens Studio. In taking over the business of these former Victor dealers, the Webber Co. is now in better position than ever before to supply the highest type of service. Mr. Webber recently stated that the enlarged business would be conducted under the same policy that prevailed before. Circle T. M. Go. Assigns The Circle Talking Machine Co., 159 East Houston street, New York, has made an assignment to Samuel Rose, of 265 Broadway. Morris Lucomin is president of the company. Clark Co.'s Tone Test at State Fair to Edison and Victor talking machines and records the Chickering Ampico grand, Conn band instruments and radio equipment. The fair visitors appeared particularly interested in the Edison Tone-Test recital held at the Clark booth at various times during the fair. The accompanying photograph shows part of the crowd which stopped to listen to a tonetest recital by George Ballard, the well-known Edison tenor. Miss Anita Brookfield, a promising young harpist, gave a series of recitals during the week and Dale Greenleaf played the cornet. Other artists also appeared during the week. S. H. Morecroft, vice-president and treasurer of the Clark Music Co., was in personal charge of the State Fair Exhibit. NEW EMPIRE COMBINATION Tone Arm (Ball Bearing) Reproducer Loud Speaker for Radio and Phonograph Combination Radio and Phonograph Tone Arm We invite a personal test. There is nothing more convincing. Order a sample arm and test it out. It will win you on merit only. Our prices are low and the quality second to none. Write or wire us for samples and quotations and give us an outline of your requirements. Send for sample of our new Tone Arm for Portable Machines and Edison Attachments. EMPIRE PHONO PARTS COMPANY Ettablithed in 1914 2261 East 14th St. Cleveland, O.