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Music Trade Review

Issue: 1906 Vol. 42 N. 14

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THE
WASHINGTONJ[N FIVE WEEKS.
MUSIC
TP?ADE
REVIEW
cago, 111.; Platt P. Gibbs, Chicago, 111.; G. Q.
Chase, San Francisco, Cal.
A prominent member of the association con-
tributes the following interesting dialogue on
association matters:
subject, and hearing of the success of other mem-
bers of the association who hold firmly to the
Only a Month and a Week Before Washing-
system. This system is right, and it can be
ton Will See the Great Gathering of Manu-
done. Profits are fair and business more hon-
facturers and Dealers—Committees Working
orably conducted.
Hard—Nomination of Officers for 1906 An-
Mr. 8.—Go on. What else is done at your an-
A URJLL ROOM TALK.
nounced—Interesting "Grill Room Talk" by
Two piano dealers met, and the following in- nual meetings? Is anything especially startling
a Prominent Member of the Association.
going to come up at the Washington meeting?
teresting conversation was overheard:
Mr. G.—Perhaps nothing startling. We are
Mr. GettogetJier.—Are you going to the meet-
In just one month and a week from the time ing of the Piano Dealers' Association at Wash- too harmonious to spring disintegrating ques-
tions. We meet together to promote the good
this issue reaches its subscribers, the city of ington, Mr. Staywayback?
Washington will witness the largest gathering " Mr. Stayicayback.—What is the use? I run of the trade, and do not look for freaks or admit
of piano manufacturers and piano dealers that my own business and do not need the association. measures that would be hurtful to the associa-
has ever been brought together in the history
Mr. Gettogether.—I think you are wrong in tion. We have passed the experimental stage.
of the world, if present indications may be taken your conclusion, for I believe we need to hear We do not legislate—we advise. We settle dif-
as a criterion. Already the reservations at the the trade topics discussed. At our meetings we ficulties and secure trade harmony—don't you
hotels in Washington have been phenomenal, and hear bright papers read, the economics of com- see? For example: There are dozens of strong
hotel proprietors are beginning to wonder how mercialism taught from the experiences of suc- and prosperous local organizations of the piano
they will accommodate the influx. On account cessful business men as related by them, and dealers all over the country that meet, some
of Congress still being in session at the time hear the reports of the various committees that monthly and others quarterly, for the discussion
of the two convention meetings, there will not have been at work during the year for the gen- of local trade evils, and the best methods for
be as many vacancies at the leading hotels as eral welfare of the trade. Here we meet the their elimination, and the general uplifting of
would be the case if Congress was not in ses- manufacturers, and the best men among the the piano business. These local organizations
sion. The fact, however, that this august body piano dealers, learn to know each other better, are largely the outcome of our national asso-
wiLl still be at work will be an attraction for and find out many good points that help to- ciation work, and it is very interesting to hear
hundreds of piano dealers who have never had wards success, and best of all, we learn how to their reports.
the opportunity of witnessing a session.
Mr. 8.—Oh, bosh! Local associations are no
avoid some of the evils and extravagances inci-
It is impossible at this early date to furnish dent to piano selling.
good. They are never permanent, but like
a detailed program of the events being prepared
Mr. Staywayback.—What
are some of the Jonah's gourd, spring up and die in a night.
for the dealers, but there will not be a minute points to be discussed at your Washington meet-
Mr. G.—There you are wrong. You croakers
to spare between business sessions. As already ing?
fail to give us credit for what we have accom-
announced, President Roosevelt will receive the
Mr. Gettogether.—Why, let me think. For one plished since our association has been in exist-
manufacturers and dealers; Vice-President Fair- thing, the inequality of freight charges, the clas- ence. We have advocated and fostered these
banks has also arranged some special entertain- sification of pianos, organs, car load lots, single local associations, and there are now many of
ment, and there will be entertainments by Con- piano shipments and excessive railroad charges, these organizations in flourishing condition,
gressmen and Representatives without end, to compared to articles of merchandise. I can as- especially in the larger cities.
say nothing of the opportunity to visit various sure you that much money has been saved to
Mr. 8.—What is the date of the Washington
departments of the government. The business the trade along this line already, running up meeting?
sessions of the convention will be teeming with into thousands of dollars, and we are working
Mr. G.—Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, May
topics of interest to dealers everywhere. Presi- to secure further concessions.
14th, 15th and 16th, and Washington is the ideal
dent Werlein and his committees have been work-
Another evil which we are gradually over- convention city. Come and join the association,
ing with the utmost zeal to make this the most coming is the infringement on territorial lines. send in your five dollars; it will cover the initia-
valuable meeting from every point of view. No We are securing the proper respect for mem- tion fee, all the degrees and the first year's dues,
dealer, however small, can afford to miss this bers' rights, and friendly settlement of differ- and includes the opportunity .of shaking hands
convention. Any who have not as yet joined ences when these rights are violated.
with the President of the greatest country on
should do so without delay, sending check for ?5
Mr. 8.—Well, those are good points; what else? the globe, also a visit to the department build-
with their application for active membership, or
Mr. G.—We have several others that we are ings, which are to be thrown open to us, and—
check for $3 with application for associate mem-
Mr. 8.—But, tell me, what does the association
correcting. For example, we are securing cleaner
bership, to Mr. Percy S. Foster, Secretary, 1327
advertising. The associations have this matter do about the nuisances in the trade? The prom-
F street, N. W., Washington, D. C.
in hand, and in a quiet way have secured more ises to tune new pianos for one and two years,
OFFICERS NOMINATED FOK 1906.
improvement along this line than the general guarantees for eternity, free lessons and other
The Nominating Committee announces the trade has any conception.
extravagant promises made by some dealers, as
nomination of the following officers for 1906:
well as trying to seduce salesmen from his neigh-
Mr. 8.—A good point.
President, J. P. Byrne, Chicago, 111.
Mr. G.—Yes. Then take the one price system. bor, and other practices of some dealers that are
First Vice-President, B. B. Crew, Atlanta, Ga. We have greatly dignified the trade by strong so hurtful to sound business principles and the
Second Vice-President, W. H. Currier, Toledo, resolutions and discussions on this subject, and right spirit of trade?
Ohio.
Mr. G.—I am glad you have asked the ques-
many dealers have been converted to the plan
Third Vice-President, C. A. Grinnell, Detroit, since the association has taken hold of the meas- tion. Of course, much credit must be given to
Mich.
ure. At the meeting we shall hear the reports our trade papers, which are a great power in
Fourth Vice-President, E. H. Droop, Washing- and experiences of the members adhering to helping along all these lines. They are striv-
ton, D. C.
the one price system and the success it brings. ing constantly to keep down these evils, but the
Secretary, Percy S. Foster, Washington, D. C. Why, sir! It is worth the expense and time of national and local associations are also speak-
Treasurer, D. E. Woolley, Philadelphia, Pa.
a trip to our meeting to hear about this alone, ing out in no uncertain terms against unneces-
Executive Board—R. T. Cassell, Denver, Colo.; for proof is shown that it is a conscience saver sary promises, and such practices as debase the
trade, and we are doing great good in reforms
C. R. Putnam, Boston, Mass.; J. T. Wamelink, and a money maker.
of these lines.
Cleveland, Ohio; J. P. Simmons, New Orleans,
Mr. 8.—Do you follow the system?
La.
Mr. 8.—Does the association have a grievance
Mr. G.—Yes, sir! And I was induced to adopt
Membership Committee—J. 0. Twitchell, Chi- it by listening to the strong papers read on the committee?
PROGRESSIVE DEALERS SHOULD
ORDER THIS STYLE WITH
ACTION 2OO.
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Mr. O.—Yes. Composed of several men who
are skilled in our line of business, and influential
members of the association. They are fair, true
and conservative, and this committee settles
many claims and disputes that the general asso-
ciations never hear about. It requires much of
their time, but their loyalty to the high aims
of the association, and their love for the trut
and the right in all business measures prompt
them to give their time and best attention to
the settlement of the matters placed in their
hands, and to the promotion of good feeling be-
tween the members of the National Piano
Dealers' Association.
Mr. 8.—Do the ladies go to these association
gatherings?
Mr. O.—Certainly, the ladies are invited
There are several members who always bring
their wives. They never miss a meeting, and
the ladies say they have too good a time to stay
away.
Mr. S.—I think I will join the association and
go to Washington. To whom shall I send my
five dollars?
Mr. O.—Send it to Mr. Percy S. Foster, secre-
tary of the N. A. of P. D. of America, 1327 F
street, N. W., Washington, D. C. The headquar-
ters of the association during the May meeting
will be at the New Willard Hotel, and do not
forget, in buying your railroad ticket, to get a
certificate of your going to the association meet-
ing so you can return for one-third fare—but I
must be going. Glad to have met you.
DEATH OF FRANKLIN H. CLARK.
(Special to The Review.)
Worcester, Mass., April 2, 1906.
Franklin H. Clark, former president of the
Taber Organ Co., died in his home, 28 Lancaster
street, Wednesday. Mr. Clark was born in
Thompson, Conn., March 31, 1851. He located in
Worcester in 1869, when he entered the employ
of the Loring & Blake Organ Co., where he re-
mained until 1877, when the plant changed hands
and became the Taber Organ Co.
In 1882 Mr. Clark purchased an interest in the
company, and was appointed superintendent,
which position he held until 1892, when he be-
came president and traveling agent for the com-
pany. The Taber company suspended business
in 1903, and Mr. Clark entered the employ of the
Vocalion Organ Co. as superintendent which posi-
tion he held until he retired last year.
Mr. Clark was connected with several musical
organizations, notably the Worcester music fes-
tival chorus, in which he sang for 20 years, and
the Worcester Orchestral Union. He was a mem-
ber of Worcester Lodge, No. 54, I. O. O. F., the
Shaffner Society and the Worcester Commercial
Travelers' Association.
OLESTON CO. SUFFER FIRE LOSS.
The Oleston Music Co., of Hot Springs, Va., suf-
fered seriously through a fire which occurred in
the Sumpter-Little Building, of which they oc-
cupied the first floor on March 27. They suffered
a loss of about $3,500.
PIANO WAS FIXED BY 'PHONE.
M. J. Archer, employed by Butler's Music
Store in Marion, Ind., while visiting North Man-
chester recently performed the unique function of
repairing a defect in a piano by 'phone. This
feat was performed at the home of Miss Pilking-
ton in South Bend. She called up Mr. Archer,
at that point, and as the piano was near the
'phone she ran over the instrument, note by note,
and made certain changes under his directions
in a manner to place the piano in a perfectly sat-
isfactory condition.
BALDWIN IN AURORA, ILL.
The Baldwin Piano Co. are removing their
store In Aurora, 111., to larger quarters at 148
Fox street. They expect to be settled in their
new establishment about April 10. W. F. Bur-
nett is manager of this branch.
MUSIC TRADE
REVIEW
OUR FOREIGN CUSTOMERS.
Pianos and Other Musical Instruments Shipped
Abroad from the Port of New York for the
Week Just Ended.
(Special to The Keview.)
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Valparaiso—4 pkgs. talking machines and ma-
terial, $55; 5 pkgs. piano players, $700.
Zurich—3 pkgs. organs and material, $104.
PEASE 61ST ANNIVERSARY.
Manager of Brooklyn Office of Pease Piano
Company Writes March and Two-Step.
Washington, D. C, April 2, 1900.
The following are the exports of pianos, or-
The sixty-first anniversary of the establish-
gans, musical instruments and kindred lines
from the port of New York for the week just ment of the famous firm which manufactures the
Pease piano is being celebrated, and in honor of
ended;
Acajutla—13 pkgs. talking machines and ma- the event, J. B. Cohen, the manager of the Brook-
lyn office, at No. 657 Fulton street, has written a
terial, $208.
Antwerp—12 pkgs. organs and material, $350. march and two-step, which has made a universal
Amsterdam—3 pkgs. organs and material, $162. hit. Not only is the anniversary being celebrated
Buenaventura—1 pkg. pianos and material, IU Brooklyn, but in the Manhattan and Newark
offices as well.
$130.
During the past six decades the Pease piano
Berlin—169 pkgs. talking machines and mate-
has become a household word in every home from
rial, $968.
Bombay—23 pkgs. talking machines and mate- Maine to California. Regarded in musical circles
rial, $271; 35 pkgs. talking machines and mate- as one of the most reliable pianos upon the mar-
rial, $634; 25 pkgs. organs and material, $1,092; ket to-day, time and experience has taught pro-
found lovers of music that this statement is not
4 pkgs. talking machines and material, $132.
exaggerated
in the slightest. Of the three hun-
Brussels—115 pkgs. talking machines and ma-
dred and sixty-eight different makes of pianos in
terial, $940; 1 pkg. organs and material, $170.
Colon—4 pkgs. talking machines and material, the market there are but twenty-five that have
been manufactured for the last ten years, and
$232; 1 pkg. musical instruments, $500.
Copenhagen—27 pkgs. organs and material, among these there are not over ten which have
been in the market as long as the Pease piano.
$892.
Cape Town—34 pkgs. organs and material, During the entire sixty-one years of its existence
the Pease piano has been manufactured and sold
$1,006; 1 pkg. pianos and material, $230.
continuously by members of the Pease family. C.
Corinto—2 pkgs. musical instruments, $124.
Cardenas—6 pkgs. talking machines and ma- D. Pease founded the firm in 1844. He was suc-
ceeded by C. D. Pease in 1872, and 1890 the Pease
terial, $178.
Gothenberg—4 pkgs. organs and material, $300. Piano Co. took over the business.
That there is something in a name is demon-
Guayaquil—5 pkgs. talking machines, $138.
Glasgow—27 pkgs. organs and material, $964; strated by the popularity of the Pease piano of
1906 with the public in general. Inducements are
43 pkgs. talking machines and material, $365.
offered
to buyers in the form of manufacturers'
Hamilton—1 pkg. piano players, $275; 1 pkg.
prices and a special plan of payment. Cata-
piano material, $131.
Havre—2 pkgs. piano players, $100; 1 pkg. logues giving detailed information of this fa-
mous piano can be had on application.
music boxes, $136; 2 pkgs. music strings, $-34;
The anniversary march, which Mr. Cohen has
19 pkgs. talking machines and material, $732;
written, is a musical gem, and the piece has a
9 pkgs. piano players, $938.
Hamburg—14 pkgs. pianos and material, $1,- special cover design.—Brooklyn Citizen, April 1,
518; 5 pkgs. organs and material, $274; 2 pkgs. 1906.
musical instruments, $229.
Havana—10 pkgs. piano material, $104; 10 FROM DESPATCH TO EAST ROCHESTER.
pkgs. talking machines and material, $466; 20
A movement is on foot to have the name of
pkgs. talking machines and material, $746; 5
the postoffice at Despatch, N. Y., changed to East
pkgs. pianos and material, $990.
London—4 pkgs. pianos and material, $1,020; Rochester, and if the movement is successful to
24 pkgs. piano players and material, $2,431; 17 have the present East Rochester redubbed Culver
pkgs. organs and material, $6,331; 781 pkgs. talk- Road. President Foster, of the Foster-Arm-
ing machines and material, $7,342; 27 pkgs. strong Piano Company, has obtained the names
music, $1,622; 97 pkgs. talking machines and ma- of all the leading men of the village to a petition
terial, $8,233; 13 pkgs. pianos and material, $1.- praying for the change. The petition will be sent
to Washington and it is expected in Despatch
431; 3 pkgs. music, $247.
Liverpool—70 pkgs. talking machines and ma- that it will be promptly and favorably acted
terial, $558; 19 pkgs. organs and material, $970; upon. If the change is made the Foster-Arm-
10 pkgs. pianos and material, $1,350; 8 pkgs. strong company will receive its mail at "East
Rochester" instead of in this city, as now, and
organs and material, $262.
Manchester—45 pkgs. talking machines and it is said that a large factory will be located in
the village if the change is made.
material, $345.
Milan—25 pkgs. talking machines and mate-
rial, $1,040.
RAYMOND DISPLAY SUCCESSFUL.
Naples—1 pkg. talking machines and material,
The special display of pianos and organs made
$130.
by the F. L. Raymond Co., of Cleveland, O., in
Nassau—1 pkg. pianos and material, $350.
Portsmouth—1 pkg. pianos and material, $120. Atlanta, Ga., for the purpose of getting the deal-
ers and public of that State acquainted with the
Rotterdam—5 pkgs. talking machines and ma-
merits of their goods has proven unusually suc-
terial, $200; 4 pkgs. organs and material, $200;
cessful. The architectural and musical beauties
1 pkg. pianos and material, $300.
of the piano have won the highest possible praise
Rio de Janeiro—1 pkg. organs and material,
from all who have had the pleasure of examining
$110; 3 pkgs. piano players, $315; 5 pkgs. talk- them. Messrs. Ferguson and Rogers, who are in
ing machines and material, $351; 1 pkg. pianos, charge of the exhibit, are well pleased with the
$146.
results.
Sydney—2 pkgs. musical instruments, $132;
569 pkgs. talking machines and material, $12,-
ELECTED TO MEMBERSHIP.
513; 67 pkgs. pianos ana material, $13,950.
Southampton—1 pkg. music goods, $210.
Otto Wissner, of Brooklyn, has been elected a
St. Petersburg—12 pkgs. talking machines and
member of the National Piano Manufacturers'
material, $467.
Association of America.
Tampico—7 pkgs. talking machines and mate-
rial, $510.
Among the unsecured creditors of William A.
Vera Cruz—15 pkgs. talking machines and ma- Clark, Jr., of Lynn, Mass., who was petitioned
terial, $190.
in bankruptcy recently, were the New England
Vienna—21 pkgs. talking machines and mate- Piano Co., with three claims, on notes of $10,000,
rial, $625.
$47,000 and $1,000.

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