Music Trade Review

Issue: 1928 Vol. 86 N. 22

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CHICAGO AND THE MIDDLE WEST
Frank W. Kirk, Manager, 1302 Republic Building, South State St., Chicago
Preliminary Tests in Chicago Piano
Playing Tournament Ending This Week
burg returned from New York on Wednesday
and is now engaged in the supervising and
preparation of the Secburg exhibit at the New
York show.
Winners Now to Compete in District Tests for Places in Finals—Wide Interest Shown
Throughout the City in Second Annual Event
Fleer Urges Dealers
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HpHE preliminary tests of the Chicago Piano
-*• Playing Tournament closed this week, the
winners being placed in the district tests and
eligible to compete for the title of Champion
Junior Amateur Pianist of Chicago.
Unusual interest has been shown in the con-
test this year as shown by the recent comments
of Glenn Dillard Gunn, music critic for the
Chicago Herald & Examiner, who said: "The
greatest impetus to the study of good music that
yet has been discovered is such a city-wide con-
test for young pianists as The Herald & Ex-
aminer is now conducting in co-operation with
the piano dealers of Chicago.
"Its commercial purpose is, of course, to
stimulate the sale of pianos by encouraging tal-
ent with honors and prizes. But its benefits are
incalculable. Inevitably it becomes not a test
of talent alone, but also a test of teaching. By
insisting on works of Bach as test pieces, the
committee in charge has indirectly effected a
searching examination in the fundamentals of
music and of piano technic.
'The second of these contests is now in
progress. Just how many children of high
school age and less will pass before the boards
of examiners I do not know. Last year there
were 15,000. But I do know that again, as was
last year the case, the wealth of talent uncov-
ered is astonishing; and I am told that the
quality of the teaching evidenced already shows
an improvement."
Seeburg Autophone Brought
Out by Seeburg Co.
grams. They include a grand piano for the
large auditorium, which seats 2,500; several
Midgets for the Sunday school department, and
uprights for miscellaneous use.
The sale was made by Earl Billings, manager
New Automatic Selection Phonograph With
Electric Amplifier Latest Addition to the
Company's Line
President of Illinois State Association Launches
Campaign for Wider Affiliation in That State
H. H. Fleer, president of the Illinois Music
Merchants' Association and vice-president of
Lyon & Healy, has launched an aggressive State
membership campaign in connection with the
annual meeting of the National Association of
Music Merchants' to be held in New York City
June 4, 5, 6.
"Music dealers of the State of Illinois ought
1o appreciate more than dealers in any other
State what the value of the organization means,"
said Mr. Fleer. "Just think of the enormous
gasoline tax which we would all now be paying
if there had not been a Chicago Motor Club to
fight this legislature at Springfield. In addition
to discussing matter of current interest at our
State and National Association meetings and
hearing men from other industries talk on prob-
lems, our organization would be well worth
while to meet an emergency which might arise
CHICAGO, III., May 26.—A most complete line of
Automatic instruments is offered the music
dealer by the J. P. Seeburg Piano Co., manufac-
turer of automatic pianos, orchestrions and re-
producing pipe organs, in introducing the new
Seeburg Autophone automatic selective phono-
graph.
This latest addition to the Seeburg line is
made in standard models equipped with coin-
operating mechanism or when specified may be
fitted with self-playing bush button control.
The instrument has an all-electric pick-up and
amplifier, and plays any standard ten-inch
phonograph record, rendering eight selections
either continuously or as selected. It repeats
the series automatically without attention.
The J. P. Seeburg Co. is proud of remark-
able reproducing qualities that have been de-
veloped in constructing this new instrument.
The tone is free from distortion and may be
adjusted at will from a whisper to exceptional
volume. The height is fifty-nine and one-half
inches; width, forty-one and one-eighth inches,
and the depth twenty-six and one-half inches.
The J. P. Seeburg Piano Co. is recognized as
one of the largest manufacturers of coin-operated
First Baptist Church, Miami, Fla.
pianos and unusual interest has already been
shown in the new Seeburg Autophone. The of the Cable Piano Co. Mr. Billings has be- at any time in the way of detrimental legisla-
company has received many testimonials from come very well known in musical circles during ture.
.members of the trade who have heard the in- his four years as manager of the Cable Piano
"Our State Association plans to follow the
strument which is being shown at the Seeburg Co. here. He is himself a musician of ability example set by the National Association when
exhibit at the Commodore Hotel during conven- and has identified himself closely with various we have our convention in September and have
tion week.
musical activities in the city.
men from outside of the industry address the
meeting on matters of interest concerning prob-
lems of the trade.
"We plan to have a membership in the Na-
W. W. Kerr, credit manager of The Cable tional Association from the State of Illinois
which will do justice to the size of the industry
First Baptist Church of That City Equips En- Co., of Chicago, was elected second vice-presi- in this State, so that we may have a representa-
dent
of
the
Chicago
Association
of
Credit
Men
tire Building With Instruments of That Make
at the annual banquet held at the Stevens Hotel tive turnout in New York in June as well as
in Chicago in September."
Monday evening, May 21st.
MIAMI, FJ.OKIDA, May 25.—The First Baptist
Church, recently completed, has selected twelve
Cable-made pianos for use in the splendid new
building at the corner of Northeast First avenue
Treasurer N. Marshall Seeburg of the J. P.
Miss E. Manning, advertising manager of the
and Fifth street.
This building is one of the finest church edi- Seeburg Piano Co., has gone to his winter home W. W. Kimball Co., is leaving on June 2nd to
fices in the South, and the Cable instruments in Palm Beach, and after a few days' stay will spend her vacation on the Pacific Coast, in a
(Continued on page 12)
will play an important part in the musical pro- bring his family North. President J. P. See-
Twelve Cable-Made
Pianos for Miami Church
W. W. Kerr Honored
N. M. Seeburg in Florida
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Miss Manning on Coast
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The Music Trade Review
JUNE 2, 1928
Chicago and the Middle West (Continued from Page 11)
suburb of Los Angeles. While in the West
Miss Manning will attend the first International
Pageant of Music and Exposition which will
be held at the Ambassador Auditorium, Los
Angeles, June 18 to 30 under the auspices of
the Southern California and Western Music
Trades' Association, where there will be an ex-
hibition of Kimball instruments.
First Meeting of the Creditors of
the H. C. Bay Co. Is Held in Chicago
Liabilities Are Estimated to Amount to Over $800,000, of Which About $30,000 Is
for Payrolls—Committee of Creditors Is Appointed
Chicago Club Meeting
pHICAGO, ILL., May 29.—The first meeting
^ of the creditors of the H. C. Bay Co. was
held today in the offices of Mitchell D. Follans-
bee, at 137 South LaSalle street, Mr. Follansbee
is the attorney for creditors whose claims repre-
sent nearly one-half the debts already scheduled,
and he presided at the all-day session. In his
opening talk the attorney clearly outlined the
situation of the H. C. Bay Co., and pointed out
a number of marked discrepancies between the
statements previously published and the present
The winning of the national band concert con-
test by the Joliet High School band was cele-
brated by the Chicago' Piano Club on Monday,
May 28, with a special program apropos of the
big contest held last week.
Wm. F. Ludwig, president of Ludwig & Lud-
wig, in an interesting talk on the high lights of
the tournament, highly praised the superb play-
ing of the various contestants, comparing that
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April 11, 1928.
W. W. Kiraball Company
Chicago, 111.
Gentlemen:
Have just read your advertisement
"Sentiment in Business" which appeared in on*
of the trade papers.
That 1B one of the finest articles that
I have read lately. You have said more to the
music trade in the fewest words that I have yet
seen or heard-
I am almost self1 eh enough to say that I
am glad that the music dealers throughout the
country do not uiideretnad your philosophy. If
they did, I would only get one Kimball piano
where I now get a carload. You oould not sup- .
ply UB a l l .
To my mind the methods of the
House have almost immortalized I t .
has not stopped with the dealar but
ed on to the customer. Somehow the
has a magic effeot.
Old Jaraball
The effeot
has boon pass-
name Kimbell
May the Kimball go on forever.
Very truly yourfc.
small amount of receivable and book accounts.
The superintendent, Otto Lestina, stated that
there were in all about 1,600 pianos in various
stages at the factory, of which 369 are on casters
and can be finished at small cost. Of the re-
mainder, about two-thirds are grands and the
balance uprights, and to complete these would
require additional capital.
A creditors' committee advised the appoint-
ment of the same receiver, Mr. Frazee, in an
ancillary capacity in the State of Illinois, in
which capacity he could close the quarters at
305 South Wabash avenue, sell the second-
hands, and return the balance of the instru-
ments to Bluffton. He was requested to secure
court permission to have an audit of the books
made since December 31, 1927, so that the real
situation will be revealed. Further action re-
garding the business will depend largely upon
the audit. Judge Carpenter, however, has ap-
pointed Fred Hummell as ancillary receiver in
Illinois.
A committee consisting of Alfred L. Smith;
Joe Reed, Paragon Plate Works; H. C. John-
son, Cleveland Varnish Co.; C. D. Morgan, A.
C. Cheney, Piano Action Co.; Hal P. Shearer,
Splitdorf Radio Corp., and T. B. Coppick was
appointed to advise and work with the receiver.
Davitt & Hanser Issue
Comprehensive Catalog
CINCINNATI, O., May 26.—Davitt & Hanser, Inc.,
the local musical merchandise jobbing house,
304 Main street, has issued a 150-page catalog
of its complete line which includes Holton band
instruments, Bettoney and Boston Wonder clar-
inets; Elkhart saxophones, Ludwig drums;
Slingerland banjos and Stewart guitars.
A. J. Kir by & Co.
Wanted
of the winning band with that of such eminent
bands as Sousa and others.
Mr. Ludwig also paid tribute to the Chicago
Piano Club for the important part it played in
launching the first national band contest which
was held in Chicago. He stated that a great
deal of progress has been made in band work.
Through the courtesy of E. A. Hartman, of
the Chicago Conn Co., solo numbers were
rendered on various brass instruments by a
group of boys of the De La Salle School
schedule of assets and liabilities as prepared for
the receiver and the creditors at the meeting.
Nearly fifty creditors representing about 80
per cent of claims were present, as were the
receiver, W. M. Frazee of Rushville, Ind., and
his attorney. Although the schedules are not
complete, it was stated that the debts would
probably amount to $800,000 of which about
$30,000 is for wages. The assets consist chiefly
of plant, machinery, and pianos in process, less
claims and liens, together with a comparatively
A combination outside and floor sales-
man. One who has a following and can
create business as well as follow house
leads. Must play piano acceptably. State
age, qualifications and previous experi-
ence. Permanent position. Liberal com-
pensation. Applications will be kept con-
fidential. Address Box 3250, The Music
Trade Review, 420 Lexington Avenue,
New York City.
THE REVIEW'S UNIVERSAL "WANT" DIRECTORY
NY member of the music trade may
forward to this office a "position
wanted" advertisement intended
for this Department, to occupy four
lines agate measure, and it will be in-
serted free. Replies will also be for-
warded without cost. Additional space
charged at the rate of 25c per line. If
bold-faced type is desired, the cost for
same will be 25c a line, 7 words to a line.
"Help Wanted" advertisements will be
charged for at the rate of 25c per line.
Cash must accompany order.
Business Opportunities and For Sale
advertisements inserted as display space
only at $7.00 per single column inch.
All advertisements intended for this
department must be in hand on the Sat-
urday preceding date of issue.
WHOLESALE SALESMEN WANTED—
We would like to get in touch with several high
grade piano salesmen who have had successful
experience in wholesale and retail selling. Our
1928 program calls for expansion of sales effort
and there is now an opportunity for men of the
right calibre to join this growing organization
on a favorable working basis. If you are look-
ing for a permanent opportunity rather than
just a job, write us for an appointment giving
your experience, reference and photograph, if
convenient. Gulbransen Company, 3232 Chicago
Avenue, Chicago, 111.
WANTED—First class p'ano salesman, for
large and prominent store in Detroit. Part time
on floor. Aggressive outside work required
also. Good man can do well. Tell all essential
facts first letter. Address Box 3247, Music
Trade Review, 420 Lexington avenue, New York
City.
POSITION WANTED—Experienced tuner and repairer
wants position with reliable music house. Strictly sober
and reliable. Married. Address Tuner, 664 S. Jefferson
Ave., Marshall, Mo.
POSITION WANTED—Collection, credit and office
manager for music business seeks permanent connection.
High-class references. Available about May 1. Address
Box 3238, Music Trade Review, 420 Lexington Avenue,
New York City.
POSITION WANTED—Competent sales manager de-
sires permanent position in either New York, Pennsylvania
or New Jersey. Best of references. Available April 25.
Address Hox 3239, Music Trade Review, 420 Lexington
Avenue, New York City.
POSITION WANTED—High-class store and sales man-
ager desires position with reliable dealer in New Jersey,
Pennsylvania or New York Stale. Address A. C. H.,
Box 634, Greene, N. Y.

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