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Music Trade Review

Issue: 1919 Vol. 68 N. 20

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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
17, 1919
BAND INSTRUMENT DISPLAY
WM. R. ORATZ IMPORT CO. MOVES
Battered Instruments of 107th Regiment Band
Shown in Knabe Window in New York
Importers and Wholesalers of Musical Merchan-
dise Now Located on Thirty-fourth Street
One of the interesting parts of the historical
war display in New York City is the window
of the Knabc warerooms, 437 Fifth avenue, which
shows some of the scarred band instruments
used by the band of the One Hundred and Sev-
enth Regiment of the Twenty-seventh Division.
The .drums especially showed the hard use to
which they had been put, and were patched in
many places. The horns and other instruments
were badly dented, but still kept serviceable by
ingenious devices made by the soldiers on the
field of action. Many parts of the army equip-
ment could be recognized as forming first aid
repairs to these instruments which have accom-
plished so much during their very strenuous ex-
istence.
. Lieutenant Lawrence Matt, bandmaster of the
107th Infantry Band, who arrived in this coun-
try with his outfit a few weeks ago, announces
that his organization will make a tour of this
country, following that with a tour of England,
France, Belgium, Spain and Australia. The
band consist of fifty members, many of whom
displayed marked bravery during their service
across the sea, especially when caring for the
wounded under fire.
The William R. Gratz Import Co., importers
and wholesalers of musical merchandise, has
moved from 35 West Thirty-first street to 126
West Thirty-fourth street, New York. At this
new address the company has much larger quar-
ters than heretofore, and ample space will be af-
forded for display rooms, sales offices, etc.
In advising the trade of its removal the com-
pany stated that it is now making all necessary
preparations to resume business on a pre-war
basis, and its many years' association with the
industry will undoubtedly be reflected in the
steady expansion of the Gratz clientele.
NEWS OF CHAS. H. DITSON & CO.
Weekly Concerts Feature Lyon & Healy Instru-
ments—Weil-Known Artists Appear—Sales of
Unusual Instruments Made
Lyon & Healy instruments will be featured in
the weekly concert held next Saturday at Charles
H. Ditson & Co.'s, 8 East Thirty-fourth street,
New York. These concerts are carefully pre-
pared and artists of merit appear on the pro-
gram. Many prominent teachers and educators
praise these concerts for their high quality and
their educational value to young people especial-
ly. The Philharmonic Trio will appear on May
1/ at the Semi-Juvenile concert, together with
Miss Kathryn Scame, the eighteen-year-old so-
prano, and Miss Anna Welch, of the harp depart-
ment. The Philharmonic Trio is made up of
three young men who have recently been re-
MELVILLE CLARK IN WATERTOWN
leased from the army and are only twenty-one
Harp lovers in Watertown, N. Y., had a treat years of age, but are famous for their musical
when Melville Clark, celebrated concert harpist talent. Invitations to these concerts are much
and "father of the Clark Irish Harp," gave a sought by teachers and people who have children
harp concert in that city.
growing up and starting on a musical career.
Mr. Clark gave a brief lecture upon the history
A Lyon & Healy harp, New Style Model 17,
and evolution of the harp, and played rollicking was sold last week for $850, and several instru-
Irish melodies upon the now famous Irish harp ments were rented. Trade in band instruments
of his invention. Then he played many difficult has been unusually active during the past few
compositions upon his Lyon & Healy concert weeks.
harp. His performance was remarkable for the
Another sale of interest was that of a Lyon &
delicate shading and technical brilliancy which Healy Own Make Professional Mandolin to the
always characterizes his playing.
celebrated mandolin player, Miss E. Greff. This
HARPS POPULAR FOR ORCHESTRAS
instrument was made especially for her, and rep-
resents the best in musical instrument manufac-
MUSICAL BAR PATENTED
The famous Patrick Conway Orchestra, which
ture.
supported the musical program during the re-
cent automobile show at the Armory, in Syra- J. C. Deagan Granted Patent on Sound-Produc-
ing Metal Bar
cuse, N. Y., included a Lyon & Healy harp
WILLIAM PEATE A VISITOR
played by the talented young Syracuse harpist,
WASHINGTON, D. C, May 12.—Patent No. 1,301,-
William Peate, of Peate's Music House, Utica,
Miss Mildred Faulkner. Mr. Conway says that 916 was last week granted to Jefferson Claude
many of the old orchestrations are written to in- Deagan, Chicago, 111., for a sound-producing de- N. Y., was a recent visitor in New York, calling
on many men in the musical merchandise trade.
clude from two to twelve harps, but until, vice.
through the efforts of Lyon & Healy, the harp
This invention relates to sound-producing de-
was given its present-day perfection and popu-
vices, and has for one of its general objects the
larity, the harp scores had to be omitted. Lead-
construction of a sound-producing bar capable
ers of orchestras express their firm belief that
of producing a musical tone and an accompany-
AND
in a short time five or six harpists will be in-
ing overtone or overtones, the number of addi-
cluded in every symphony orchestra.
tional overtones produced by the bar being se-
lected according to the sound which is to be
NEW HARP INSTRUCTION BOOK
produced by the composite sound produced by
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The fourth edition of "Instructions For Play- tion the bar is prismoidal, having consecutive
House in America
ing the Harp," by Melville Clark, is just off the faces meeting at an obtuse angle. These faces
press. This book contains a number of photo- are preferably of unequal width, and where there
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THE
MUSIC TRADE
REVIEW
MAY
17, 1919
CONDUCTED BY V. D. WALSH
PLANS COMPLETE FOR SHEET MUSIC DEALERS' CONVENTION
President Thomas F. Delaney Issues Formal Announcement of Coming Gathering to Be Held at
the Hotel McAlpin June 9, 11 and 12—Many Important Questions to Be Discussed
The formal announcement has been made of
the coming Sixth Annual Convention of the Na-
tional Association of Sheet Music Dealers, which
will be held at the Hotel McAlpin, New York,
on June 9, 11 and 12. The Association has made
much progress in the past year, and there are
many questions that will offer themselves for
discussion at the convention session. Among
the questions scheduled for discussion are the
following:
Prices and discounts:
1. A net cash selling price or some other more
satisfactory form of marking than the present
way, and tending toward simplification and
standardization of prices.
2. Prices of books of different classes.
3. Price of popular music—production and
so-called "ten cent" numbers.
4. Band and orchestra music and the possi-
bility of obtaining a necessary profit from pres-
ent discounts and selling prices.
5. Impressing again upon the publishers the
necessity of quoting to teachers and the general
public only such prices as will enable a dealer to
handle an order at those prices and make a sat-
isfactory profit.
Publishers and dealers:
1. Better methods of co-operation between
the publishers and dealers.
2. Effective circulation of advertising matter
supplied by publishers.
3. More satisfactory displays of music and
books.
4. Substantial consideration for publishers
who recognize the value of the good will of live
dealers, and act accordingly.
Office of Secretary:
1. Consideration of broadening the duties of
this office, and compensation for the work done,
with the object that there may be closer touch
between the Association and all its members dur-
ing the year; local conditions and difficulties
TO 6000 McKINLEY AGENTS
46 New Numbers
and New Catalogs
Now Ready for 1919
YOU ARE SURE TO HAVE CALLS
Better Music, Better Paper, Better Title*
150% Profit on -
considered and adjusted whenever possible, and
bulletins that would contain matters of special
interest sent to members two or more times be-
tween annual meetings.
General and special topics:
1. General conduct of the business.
2. Methods of buying, ordering and stock-
keeping.
3. The hiring and training of competent
clerks.
4. Complimentary copies of sheet music sup-
plied by publishers—indiscriminately and other-
wise.
5. Music sent on approval or returned for ex-
change or credit.
6. New publications, the best way of display-
ing and disposing of them. Is the output in
quantity and quality more satisfactory than it
was prior to two years ago?
7. Are the time and attention given to the
popular side of the music business by many deal-
ers out of proportion to what they should be,
and are the standard publications and profits
that might be derived from their sale neglected
as a result?
In a letter to music dealers who are not mem-
bers of the association, President Thomas F. De-
laney says:
"The sixth annual meeting of our Association will be
held this year on June 9 and 11, at the Hotel Mc-
Alpin, New York City. You are cordially invited to be-
come a member of the Association.
"If it is convenient for you to attend the meeting, it
will be a pleasure for us to see you there.
"Our membership now includes most of the larger music
dealers in the United States, and also many of the
smaller houses.
"You a r e probably familiar, at least to some extent,
with the gooa work done by our Association in the few
years of its existence, in helping to bring about a marked
improvement in the very important matter of better prices,
and in other constructive ways that have tended to put
the sheet music business on a more satisfactory basis,
including a better understanding and closer relations be-
tween the publishers and dealers.
"The result has been that general music houses may
now give, with more advantage, better attention to their
sheet music departments, and dealers who specialize in the
sale of sheet music may also make increased efforts to
develop their business, because of more satisfactory returns
than have been possible for many years.
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"It is generally admitted that this condition is due in a
large measure to the activities of our Association, and
all music dealers have shared in the benefit of our efforts.
Therefore we think we should have the encouragement and
advantage of a larger membership.
"A strong organization is a real need of the immediate
future, and as it is our earnest desire to improve the
business wherever possible, a larger membership would
help to bring about this result.
"The dues are only nominal for the benefits derived,
and we shall therefore hope to receive your application
without delay."
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Every one will want a copy of the wonderful
new book recently published
OI1E MILLION
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TA LITTLE HOME
IN THE COUNTRY
WOBOS B Y HARRY D.KERR
MUSIC B Y CAKTHUR F1FER
The above l cut is a reproduction of our large
I9x\2 /z window display card featuring
"I'VE GOT A LITTLE HOME
IN THE COUNTRY"
Sand at your orderi at net 7c each
C. ARTHUR FIFER MUSIC CO.
QUINCY. ILLINOIS
Gilbert & Friedland, Inc., are the publishers
of "Give Me This, Give Me This, Give Me That,"
a number in the Shubert musical production,
"Oh, Uncle."
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for the Blue Lodge
Complete words and music for the three degrees
—unison arrangement with organ accompani-
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book.
All of the Best Reprints and more
Big Selling Copyrights than any
other 10 Cent Edition.
Pocket Size—Cloth Binding—50c
Free catalogs with stock orders. We pay
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Write for samples.
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"Waters of Venice"
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"Floating Down the
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