Historic Victoria Advertisements
Music 1910-1919
As part of our series on Historic Victoria Advertisements, Music, 1910-1919, here is a June 1913 advertisement by Fletcher Brothers, 1231 Government Street, for the July 1913 releases from Columbia Records.
June 1913 advertisement for Columbia Records by Fletcher Brothers, 1231 Government Street.
Fletcher Brothers was located at 1231 Government Street:
This commercial building at 1223-1227 and 1233 Government Street was likely built in the late 19th century. It is currently home to Roots (1227 Government) and Sasquatch Trading (1233 Government)
Here are videos of some of the July 1913 Columbia Records releases described in the advertisement:
David Bispham (1857-1921) was an American opera singer who crossed over into popular music.
This is a 1906 release of Sylvia. I couldn’t find a video of the 1913 release.
Pietro Diero (1888-1954) was one of the most influential accordion players of the early 20th century. Here is a 1913 Pietro Diero release on RCA Victor. I couldn’t find any videos of the Columbia Records releases noted in the advertisement.
Ernest Thompson Seaton (1860-1946) was the Chief Scout of the Boy Scouts of America. I couldn’t find the Columbia Records releases listed in the advertisement but here is a BBC video of Sir David Attenborough discussing Ernest Thompson Seaton:
Prince’s Band was led by Charles Prince and it recorded regularly for Columbia Records. I was unable to find videos of the Prince’s Band 1913 Columbia Records releases mentioned in the advertisement but here is a 1912 Columbia Records release of the Prince’s Band performing Alexander’s Ragtime Band:
Here is a 1914 Columbia Records release of the Prince’s Band performing Ballin’ The Jack:
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