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REVIEW
THE MU3IC
is red, frequently and without disastrous next
morning results, he may consider himself as hav-
ing already attained one very desirable quality.
But we need say no more, for we feel sure that
any good piano man will be able to understand
the rest for himself.
Communications for the Department should be
addressed to the Editor, Technical Department.
CHAS. N. POST ELECTED PRESIDENT
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PLANS FOR DEALERS' CONVENTION.
Programme of the Proceedings in Detail—Important Business to be Transacted—Speakers at
the Banquet—Special Boat Service—Cleveland Dealers to Entertain—Special Trains from
the Different Cities—Mr. Dreher's Invitation.
The nominating committee has completed its
work and announces the following nominations
for officers for the ensuing year:
OFFICERS NOMINATED TOR 1905-1906.
President—Philip Werlein, New Orleans, La.
First Vice-President—J. P. Byrne, Chicago, 111.
Of Lyon & Healy, the Other Officers Being Robt.
Second Vice-President—W. H. Currier, Toledo,
Gregory, Vice-President; James F. Bowers,
Ohio.
Treasurer; J. P. Byrne, Secretary.
Third Vice-President—F. A. Leland, Worcester,
Mass.
(Special to The Review.)
Fourth Vice-President—G. Wright Nichols, Bal-
Chicago, 111., June 12, 1905.
At a special meeting of the directors of Lyon & timore, Md.
Secretary—Percy S. Foster, Washington, D. C.
Healy, held Thursday, June 8, 1905, for the pur-
Treasurer—E. H. Droop, Washington, D. C.
pose of electing officers and one director, the
Executive Board—B. B. Crew, Atlanta, Ga.;
latter to fill the vacancy caused by the death of
P. J. Healy, the following gentlemen were elected: R. T. Cassell, Denver, Col.; D. E. Woolley, Phila-
delphia, Pa.; A. M. Hume, Boston, Mass.
Membership Committee—C. A. Grinnell, De-
troit, Mich.; J. O. Twitchell, Chicago, 111.; C. Q.
Chase, San Francisco, Cal.
Advisory Committee—James C. Miller, chair-
man; Henry Dreher, F. B. T. Hollenberg, Chand-
ler W. Smith.
THE PROGRAMME.
"To What Extent Shall the National Associa-
tion Undertake to Regulate the Advertising of Its
Members?"—Discussion introduced by Chandler
W. Smith, Boston, Mass.
"The Feasibility of Formulating a Code of Uni-
versal Customs of the Piano Trade and Publish-
ing the Same in Book for Distribution"—Discus-
sion introduced by J. P. Byrne, Chicago, 111.
OPEN DISCUSSION OF THE FOLLOWING SUBJECTS.
"How to Increase 'Cash Down' and 'Monthly
Payments.' "
"The Advisability of a Piano Exposition in
Connection with the Yearly Meeting of the Deal-
ers."
"Shall the Manufacturers Name a Minimum
Price at Which Pianos Shall Be Sold in Different
Parts of the Country?"
"The Advisability of a Road Ambassador for
the Association."
SPEAKERS AT THE EVENING BANQUET.
James C. Miller, toastmaster; E. S. Conway,
Chicago, 111.; M. B. Gibson, York, Pa.; George P.
Bent, Chicago, 111.; Percy S. Foster, Washington,
D. C ; Philip Werlein, New Orleans, La. Other
speakers will be introduced if time permits.
Tuesday, June 20 (Reception Day)—A large
reception committee, composed of members of the
FACTS TO REMEMBER.
association and prominent members of the trade,
The secretary has secured a rate of one and
will be on hand to meet arriving members and
one third fare for the round trip from all parts
their friends and provide for their comfort and
of the country. To secure this reduction you
pleasure.
must pay full fare going and ask for a certificate.
A special feature this year will be an effort to
This certificate will be indorsed by the secretary
introduce the members of the association to each
and the railroad agent on Thursday in Put-in-Bay,
other, that they may become better acquainted
and will then be accepted for two-thrids of
and able to discuss matters of interest and profit
the return fare.
A fee of 25 cents will be
to the members of the association and the trade.
charged by the agent for his expenses. Tickets
A sub-committee of ladies has been appointed, can be purchased via Toledo, Cleveland, Detroit
and they have arranged for cards, dancing and and Sandusky. Several boats leave daily from
music on Tuesday evening.
Toledo, and if connections are missed at other
Wednesday, June 21—Called meetings of the points, boat for Put-in-Bay can be secured by
PBESIDENT CHAS. N. POST.
President, Chas. N. Post; vice-president, Robt. B. association at 10 a. m. and 2 p. m. Wednesday going on to Toledo.
evening a musical program and an address by one
Gregory; treasurer, James F. Bowers.
The music trade in Cleveland and Toledo will
J. P. Byrne preferred to remain in the same of the foremost of our public men and speakers entertain members en route to Putin-Bay while
position that he has held since the concern be- will be followed by dancing.
passing through their city.
Thursday, June 22—Called meeting of the asso-
came a corporation fifteen years ago—that of
The attendance at Put-in-Bay promises to be
secretary. Paul J. Healy was elected as the new ciation at 10 a. m. and 2 p. m., final session. Dur- the largest in the history of the association, and
director, and holds the position of assistant sec- ing the day and after the adjournment a number the indications now point to a general attend-
of local entertainments will be provided, and in
retary and treasurer.
ance by the Southern and Western dealers.
Mr. Post, who has occupied the office of vice- the evening the annual banquet will be held.
The reception committee this year proposes to
president since the incorporation of the company Tickets, $7. ' Can be procured from W. H. Cur- see that all the members are introduced, that
fifteen years ago, has practically performed all rier, chairman, Toledo, Ohio.
they may get together and discuss territorial
Friday (morning)—The committee has ar- conditions as well as matters of general interest
the duties of the presidency for several years
past, owing to the advanced age and illness of the ranged for boats to take members and their and profit.
late president, P. J. Healy. In talking of the guests to Toledo or Cleveland, as desired. Band
Members are requested to- bring ladies with
election, Mr. Post said: "While in one sense of concerts and colored quartets will render selec- them to enjoy the special entertainment and fea-
tions
and
furnish
entertainment
on
the
return
the word the change is merely nominal, it means
tures that have been provided for them.
a great deal to me to be chosen unanimously by trip.
All visiting dealers not members of the asso-
ORDER OF BUSINESS.
the men—the 'boys'—with whom I have so long
ciation are invited to meet with the members on
1. Annual report of the president.
been associated, and with whom I have worked
Tuesday, reception day, and to take part in the
2. Annual report of the secretary.
practically since youth in the great house found-
outing and general entertainment. Admission
3. Annual report of the treasurer.
ed by Mr. Healy. We are all determined to treat
to the meetings is confined to the members.
4. Report of committees.
others as we have been treated and to encourage
All applications received on Tuesday will be
5. Report of nominating committee.
and stimulate the younger element in the house,
acted on promptly, and will, if favorable, entitle
6. Election of officers.
so that as we drop off they may step into the
members to admission to meetings.
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positions that we hold."
All of the meetings, as well as the headquar-
TOPICS TO BE DISCUSSED.
Robt. B. Gregory, who has occupied the office
"Territorial Rights"—Report of committee, ters of the officers and committees, and the ban-
of treasurer for fifteen long years, now succeeds W. H. Currier, chairman, Toledo, Ohio.
quet, will be held in the Hotel Victory.
to the vice-presidency. James P. Byrne prefers to
Special rates for members of the association
"Is the Manufacturer Responsible for the En-
retain the secretaryship, which he has held since croachment of One Representative upon the Ter- and others attending the convention have been
the concern became a corporation. James F. ritory of Another, and if so, to What Extent"— granted, and applications should be made at
Bowers becomes treasurer, while the duties of as- Discussion introduced by Henry F. Miller, Boston, once. Rates, $2.50 per day and upwards, on the
sistant secretary and treasurer, formerly dis- Mass.
American plan.
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charged by Mr. Bowers, now devolve on Paul J.
Banquet tickets, costing $7 each, can be se-
"The One Price System and Its Relation to the
Healy, who fills the vacancy on the board of di- Allowance of Instruments Taken in Excharige" ; — cured of the chairman of the banquet committee,
rectors caused by the death of his father.
Discussion introduced by B. B. Crew, Atlanta, Ga. W. H. Currier, Toledo, Ohio, and should be or-
dered at once. Seats will be assigned in the or-
der that applications are received. Make checks
payable to W. H. Currier, chairman. Tickets for
the banquet will be furnished to all members of
the trade, and are not confined to the member-
ship of the association.
BEHRBROS.&CO
PIANOS,
99th Street and I ith Ave. f
THE CHICAGO CONTINGENT.
NEW YORK.
HIGHEST STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE.
A special train of Pullman cars, composed of
sleeper, observation and buffet cars, personally
conducted by Platt P. Gibbs, will leave Chicago