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JANUARY 7, 1922
THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
to an average estimate of 125,000 pianos as the
output for the year, as a result of general depres-
sion, periods of idleness and subnormal produc-
tion in the factories. This figure, he declared,
represented only one piano for every thousand
inhabitants of the country, a figure so low that
it could not but help emphasize the possibilities
for developing the piano demand during the
months or years to come.
In closing, Mr. Lawrence called attention to
the next annual convention and suggested that it
be developed into a great music jubilee conven-
tion, with all the factors of the music world co-
operating with the trade itself in putting over a
great celebration.
The luncheon, as usual, came to an end with
the singing of "Auld Lang Syne."
Those present at the luncheon included W. B.
Williams, R. W. Lawrence, Paul B. Klugh, W. J.
Keeley, Herbert Simpson, R. D. Janney, Francis
Connor, Albert E. Strauch, Albert E. Strauch, Jr.,
George W. Gittins, W. C. Heaton, A. L. Wessell,
Ben H. Janssen, W. E. Janssen, Jerome L. Ack-
erley, Samuel G. Lindeman, Morris R. Lamb,
L. D. Perry, William B. Plaisted, Milton Weil,
Charles H. Parsons, George W. Allen, C. M.
Tremaine, George H. Bliss, F. E. Edgar, C. H.
Addams, Joseph Oktavec, Chris Garritson, C. T.
Purdy, R. E. Bretzfelder, Edwin Jarrett, Charles
Howard, W. C. Hepperla, J. A. Coffin, Anthony
Doll, Edwin M. Boothe, Otto Heinzmann, G. R.
Lindeman, Gordon Campbell, Hugo Ricca, A.
Dalrymple, Alex. Lane, Allan B. Lane, William
C. Keogh, Alfred L. Smith, George Holz, E. B.
Bogart, Charles Jacob, C. Albert Jacob, Julius
Winter, H. H. Harkavy, A. W. Johnston, M.
Max, E. J. Winterroth, A. E. Faeth, Charles A.
Green, Carl E. Peck, Ashley B. Cone, Mark P.
Campbell, E. E. Vidaud, R. B. Aldcroftt, Max J
deRochemont, J. R. Schwartz, U. Uquhart, B. P.
Sibley, E. G. Brown, C. L. Dennis, Albert Behn-
ing, Corley Gibson, H. E. Williams, E. Lyman
Bill, Carleton Chace, B. B. Wilson and others.
PASSING OF j^OUlS C. L00MIS
H. W. DAVIS APPOINTED TRUSTEE
Deceased Was Well Known in New England
Trade Circles—Was Partner in Firm of
Morehouse & Loomis, Hartford, Conn.
Takes Charge of Affairs of F. fa. Smith, Inc.,
Webster Piano Co. and Wilcox & White Co.—•
To Continue the Business for Thirty Days
HARTFORD, CONN., January 2.—Louis C. Loomis,
well known in local business circles and for
many years connected with the music business
here, died at his home recently, following an ill-
ness of some duration.
Mr. Loomis was formerly associated with
Chickering & Sons in Boston as foreman tuner.
Several years later he returned to Hartford and
entered his father's business, Loomis' Temple of
Music. Charles and William, brothers of the
deceased, were also connected with the concern.
Later he became a partner in the firm of More-
house & Loomis, where he remained until ill
health forced his retirement two years ago.
He is survived by his widow and four chil-
dren, one of whom, Arthur F. Loomis, is asso-
ciated with Knabe & Co. as a district manager.
A meeting of the creditors of F. G. Smith, Inc.,
the Webster Piano Co. and the Wilcox & White
Co. was held in the office of Peter B. Olney,
Referee in Bankruptcy, at 86 William street, New
York, Friday morning, December 30, for the pur-
pose of appointing a trustee and handling other
matters of importance.
Horace W. Davis, 56 Pine street, New York,
who for some time past has been operating the
Smith and Webster plants in Leominster, Mass.,
and the Wilcox & White plant in Meriden, Conn.,'
as manager for the receivers, was elected trus-
tee for F. G. Smith, Inc., under a bond of $25,000
of the Webster Piano Co., under bond of $10,000
and of the Wilcox & White Co. under bond of
$20,000, with authority to continue the business
for thirty days.
Another meeting of the creditors of the three
companies will be held in the offices of the Ref-
eree in Bankruptcy on Wednesday, January 18,
for the purpose of examining the officers of the
companies.
NEW YORK PIANO MEN GATHER AT YEAR-END LUNCHEON
Annual Luncheon Attended by Leaders of the Metropolitan Music Industry—Charles H. Parsons,
Ben H. Janssen, R. B. Aldcrofft, R. W. Lawrence and Others Speak
The year-end luncheon of the piano trade, held
at the Hotel McAlpin on Thursday of last week,
was particularly notable for the spirit of good
fellowship and optimism that prevailed gen-
erally. The occasion brought together about 125
of the representative members of the local trade,
who gathered to wish each other well for the
New Year after reporting a very satisfactory
finish for the old.
Ben H. Janssen, A. Dalrymple and Albert
Behning, as usual, looked after the details of the
luncheon and provided a program that was gen-
uinely interesting.
Unfortunately, General
Sherrill, who was scheduled as the principal
speaker, was detained at the last moment by
some court matters and sent a telegram to the
chairman expressing his regrets at his absence
and tendering his best wishes to the piano men.
There was brought into evidence, however, con-
siderable oratorical talent from among the lunch-
eon guests themselves.
During the course of the dinner there was en-
tertainment by some professional talent, al-
though the feature was the singing of William
Bonner, a young tenor of much prominence, who
also sang at last year's luncheon.
Before starting with the speeches, a silent
toast was drunk to the memory of Frederick
Kranich, of Kranich & Bach, and William E.
Baldwin, of the Indicator, two members of the
local trade who have passed away during the
year.
Charles H. Parsons, who has graced with his
presence practically all the year-end luncheons,
with the exception of that held last year, main-
tained that the depression in trade during 1921
was due to the fact that he had not had the
opportunity to offer advice for the year. After
some humorous comments, Mr. Parsons took
occasion to predict a period of good business,
but at the same time condemned strongly the
tendency of certain manufacturers to go back
to long terms of credit in their anxiety to. get
business. "Such men do not need advice," de-
clared Mr. Parsons. "What they need are strait-
jackets."
Ben H. Janssen, "poet laureate" of the trade,
made good on his reputation by reading a poem
in dialect entitled "Troubles," and reciting some
of the problems of the piano manufacturer. The
poem, though written nearly a decade ago, fitted
in mighty well with the present situation.
Richard B. Aldcroftt, president of the Music
Industries Chamber of Commerce, was the next
speaker, and emphasized the necessity for the
trade generally to maintain interest in, and sup-
port of, the organization work of the industry,
for the purpose of developing business as well
as of providing protection in time of need. He
stated that any tendency to slacken up on asso-
ciation interests after the first of the year with
the excise taxes removed would be a grave mis-
take, giving some excellent reasons for his state-
ment. He particularly emphasized the need for
continuing the work of cultivating music appre-
ciation, and called attention to the proposed
Caruso Memorial as one of the means to that
end.
Alexander S. Shoninger, president of the Na-
tional Piano Travelers' Association, spoke briefly
and read a little poem about the traveling man,
being followed by E. B. Bogart, president of the
New York Piano Manufacturers' Association.
The final speaker was Richard W. Lawrence,
who delivered a thoroughly optimistic address
emphasized the fact that the year 1922 opens
^infinitely better than did 1921, with the process
iquidation practically over, inventories greatly
puced, a substantial demand in prospect and
•rything calculated to spell active business.
• n the course of his talk Mr. Lawrence referred
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Brooklyn Branch of Story & Clark Piano Co.
Makes Sales With Help of Catalog When
Christmas Buyers Deplete Stock
The Brooklyn branch of the Story & Clark
Piano Co. has enjoyed an unusual holiday busi-
ness, and the sales volume exceeded that of last
year, according to H. L. Reichard, manager. So
great has been the demand for Story & Clark
pianos at this establishment that a number of
models have been completely sold out, and many
sales were closed by Mr. Reichard through the
catalog illustrations. Player-pianos led the
demand.
Mr. Reichard was made manager of the Brook-
lyn branch in September last, when he re-entered
the company after an absence of three years, dur-
ing which he was connected with the New Eng-
land Music Co. at Waterbury, Conn.
TWO NOTED PIANISTS IN RECITAL
Ethel Leginska Uses a Steinway and Leo
Ornstein Uses Knabe Piano in Recital
One of the most notable events of the present
musical season in New York City was the joint
appearance of Ethel Leginska and Leo Ornstein,
both famous musicians, in a recital for two
pianos at Aeolian Hall on last Friday evening.
The program included Mozart's Fugue in C
minor, Schubert's Theme and Variations, Op. 35,
Mozart's Sonata in D major and the first per-
formance of Ornstein's Sonata, Op. 89. Miss
Leginska used the Steinway and Mr. Ornstein
the Knabe piano.
BUYS ASSETS OFTX>RONTO CONCERN
Frank Stanley Takes Over and Will Continue
Business of Cecilian Co., Ltd.
TORONTO, ONT., December 31.—An interesting
transaction in piano trade circles is the purchase
by Frank Stanley of the assets of the estate of
Cecilian Co., Ltd., which firm made an assign-
ment in August of this year. Acceptance of Mr.
Stanley's offer has just been announced for all
the assets, which includes good-will, book debts,
factory building and equipment at 89 to 91
Niagara street, Toronto; all the pianos, player-
pianos and phonographs in process and com-
pleted, all materials and supplies, patterns, dies,
trade-marks, the unexpired lease and fixtures of
the retail store at 247 Yonge street.
Mr. Stanley stated that he had definitely de-
cided on a policy of continuing the manufac-
ture of Cecilian pianos and player-pianos, and
that the firm name of Cecilian Piano Co. will
be continued at the same address as before.
PIANO MAN TALKSJO ROTARIANS
H. A. Grimsdick, managing director of the Bell
Piano & Organ Co., Ltd., Guelph, Ont., who is
a member of the Guelph Rotary Club, was the
speaker at a recent luncheon meeting of the
Guelph Rotary Club. Mr. Grimsdick's talk nat-
urally dealt with the piano. -
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