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FEBRUARY 4, 1922
THE
MUSIC
TRADE
REVIEW
BILL TO PROTECT MERCHANTS
LIVE NEW CONCERN IN NEW ORLEANS
1NTERCHANQEABLE_MILEAGE BOOKS
Legislation Introduced at Albany, N. Y., Pro- Bill to Provide for the Issuance of Mileage
vides That Persons Moving Household Goods
Books for Convenience of Travelers Intro-
and Moving Men Must File New Address
duced in House of Representatives
Two Active Members of Local Trade at Head of
Newly Organized Harris-Loeb Piano Co.
NEW ORLEANS, LA., January 30.—The announce-
ment of the organization and forthcoming incor-
poration of the Harris-Loeb Piano Co., Inc., as
appearing in The Review last week, has aroused
much interest in the local trade, owing to the
prominence of the men who have launched the
WASHINGTON, D. C, January 30.—Interchange-
ALBANY, N. Y., January 30.—A bill recently
able mileage books, good on any railroad in the
introduced into the Assembly here will be looked
country, are provided for in a bill which has
upon with satisfaction by music merchants, par-
just been passed by the House of Representa-
ticularly those who, in the past, have suffered
from unscrupulous persons who buy on the de- tives.
The measure directs the Interstate Commerce
ferred payment plan and then quietly slip out
of town, taking the unpaid-for piano or expen- Commission to order all carriers to issue mile-
age books of not less than 1,000 nor more than
sive musical instrument with them.
The bill, which was introduced by H. H. 5,000 miles. Before issuing this order, however,
the Commission is to promulgate regulations
Booth, requires that all adults moving from one
address to another anywhere within the State surrounding the use of such mileage, prescribing
whether the tickets are to be transferable or not,
must file within five days after they move with
and, if not, what identification may be required,
the town or city clerk in their former place of
and
setting forth the baggage privileges to which
residence a certificate giving their new address
lawful holders of such tickets are entitled.
as completely as possible.
The Commission will also have authority to
The Booth bill would also require all persons
set the rate of fare to be charged for such mile-
or corporations employed to move household
goods to ascertain whether the move entails a age books.
P. M. Harris
H. B. Loeb
change of residence on the part of their employ-
new venture, namely, P. M. Harris, formerly
ers, and, if so, to file with the town or city
sales manager of Philip Werlein, Ltd., president
clerk a similar certificate giving the address to
Closing of Fiscal Year on February 1 at L.
of the new company, and Harry Brunswick Loeb, which goods were taken.
Bamberger Store Will Mark One of the Best
the noted local critic and impresario.
Failure to file such certificate would be a mis-
Business Years Ever Had by That Firm
The firm will occupy the beautiful building at
demeanor. The bill is in the form of an amend-
315 Baronne street, which has been leased for a ment to the Civil Rights Law. It gives the
NEWARK, N. J., January 30.—Business in the piano
long period, and which is being remodeled as
head of the family the right to file the certifi-
department of the L. Bamberger store here has
show and warerooms .for the new stock. The cate for all the adult members of the family so been unusually good during the past two weeks.
building will be ready and it is expected that
long as all are moving to the same new address. The fiscal year of the concern ends on February
the new store will be opened about March 1.
1, and from present indications this will be one
Agencies which the company will represent
of the best business years ever experienced by
have not been announced as yet, but will be in
the company. In order to dispose of the large
the near future. The stock will include pianos,
Employes of Portland, Ore., Store Enjoy Annual volume of used pianos which have accumulated
talking machines, records, player rolls and musi-
Get-together Party
during the past few months a sale has been
cal merchandise.
staged which will last until the end of the month.
The officers of the new company are two of
PORTLAND, ORE., January 28.—The staff of the
A. G. Love, of the sales staff, and William F.
the widest-known and best-liked men in the mu- Portland branch of the Bush & Lane Piano Co. Brockhaus, floor manager of the department,
sical trade. Both are known for their initiative, held its annual banquet at the Hotel Benson re- were the winners in November and December
aggressiveness and sincere consideration of the cently. There were present at the table about
of the sales contest which is conducted each
many thousands whom they have served during
sixty guests and an evening of real enjoyment month in the piano department. The leading
their many years in the trade.
was had. The toastmaster was Mr. O'Gara, the
lines of pianos handled are Hardmau, Peck,
Mr. Harris has been with Werlein, Ltd., ever
credit manager of the firm. The visitors from
Behning and Estey.
since his arrival in New Orleans from Chicago Seattle were first called upon and responses were
four years ago. He is recognized as one of the made by Charles T. Corbin, general manager of
best retail sales managers in the South and is the company, and by L. R. Moran, assistant
responsible for many new and original ideas manager. Those of the Portland house who re-
DALLAS, TEX., January 28.—At the regular annual
that have been productive of increases in volume
sponded to toasts were: J. C. Gallagher, man- meeting of the stockholders of the Will A. Wat-
of business in the musical line.
ager; J. P. Darnell, newly appointed sales man- kin Co., held at the offices in this city last week,
During the period of his association with Wer- ager; Mr. Stroud, head bookkeeper; A. M. the following directors were elected for the
lein, Ltd., the time was marked by the favorable Wrayton, manager of the phonograph depart- coming year: A. Ragland, M. H. Wolfe, Rhodes
manner in which the sales department was man- ment, and Robert M. Brown, manager of the
S. Baker,- Will A. Watkin and Robert N. Wat-
aged and the spirit of co-operation which existed
small goods department. In addition a number
kin. Will A. Watkin was re-elected president
between Mr. Harris and his superiors and the of the salesmen were called upon and responded
and general manager for the coming year and
force under him.
with short talks wTiich were full of pep. Several
was congratulated by the directors on the show-
His keen insight and thorough knowledge of
musical numbers were given by the Telephone
ing made during the past year. The manage-
the basic principles underlying business, as evi- Quartet, of which Mark Daniels is a member. Mr. ment decided to continue handling the same
denced by his record at Werlein's during the Daniels was a member of the firm for a number
line of instruments, including the Chickering,
years of depression and business reconstruction, of years. After the banquet the party adjourned
McPhail, Haines Bros., Marshall & Wendell and
assure him success in the future in whatever to the second floor of the store, where the space
Miessner pianos, and the Hillgren-Lane pipe
business he may undertake.
had been cleared, and the balance of the evening organs.
Mr. Loeb, a nationally known critic and im- was spent in dancing to the music of an excel-
presario, here, in the city of his birth, is, with- lent orchestra composed of Mrs. Clara Biggs,
out doubt, better known than any other man in pianist, Robert M. Brown, manager.of the small
the musical profession. He was at one time goods department, as drummer, and James
Caruso Anniversary Week will be launched in
general manager of the New Orleans Grand Wright, of the Seattle small goods department,
New York City at a concert at the Hippodrome
Opera and also served as critic on the editorial as saxophonist.
Sunday evening, February 26, to be given under
staff of the old New Orleans Daily Picayune.
the auspices of Mrs. Enrico Caruso, for the bene-
Later he became the critic of the New Orleans
fit of the proposed $1,000,000 endowment of the
Item and manager of the artistic department of
Caruso American Memorial Foundation. Artists
Werlein, Ltd.
MARSHFIELD, WIS., January 30.—The Donchard who will participate will be selected from among
Mr. Harris is gathing about him a live and
Music Store will start work next week on ex- those who have already volunteered for benefit
aggressive selling organization and expects to
tensive alterations and enlargement of its store. concerts.
"go after and get" his share of the 1922 business When the work is completed the concern is plan-
in this section of the country.
ning to greatly enlarge its stock of musical in-
The North Country Music Co., Inc., Portland,
Upon tendering his resignation at Werlein's,
struments, sheet music, etc. Among the leading Me., has been incorporated, with capital stock of
which will take effect February 1, Mr. Harris lines of pianos handled here are Estey, Emerson $25,000, the officers of the new company being:
was presented with a beautiful gold mono- and Schoninger pianos.
President, M. G. Connellan, of Portland; clerk
gramed cigarette cases by the employes as a
and treasurer, H. P. Sweetser, Portland, and
token of their esteem and good wishes to him in
J. R. Stillwell, of Chicago, 111., has assumed
directors, the two officers named and Douglass
entering his new field of activity in this ter-
the management of the Lowry Music Co., of D. Sweetser. The company will deal in all kinds
ritory.
Hollister, Cal., succeeding Lester Deaver.
of musical instruments and music.
YEAR-END SALE_AT BAMBERGER'S
BANQUET OF BUSH & LANE STAFF
WILL A. WATKIN^CO. ELECTION
CARUSO ANNIVERSARY WEEK PLANS
DONCHARD MUSICJSTORE TO EXPAND
FOR TONE, DEAUTY
AND LASTING
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ACCOMPLISHMENT
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