Music Trade Review

Issue: 1928 Vol. 86 N. 22

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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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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
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has a magic effeot.
Old Jaraball
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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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MUSICAL MERCHANDISE
Conducted By Thomas W. Bresnahan
New York Band Instrument Employes
Tender Dinner to Walter Gretsch
Gathering at Fifth Avenue Hotel, Last Week, Surprises Mr. Gretsch Just Before Sail-
ing for Europe on the S. S. "Mauretania"
EARLY fifty employes of the New York
Band Instrument Co., New York, gathered
at the Fifth Avenue Hotel recently for a bon
voyage surprise dinner to Walter Gretsch, who
sailed last week on the S. S. "Mauretania" for
Europe. It was indeed a great surprise to Mr.
Gretsch and the event was cleverly handled. A
beautiful Malacca wood cane was presented to
Mr. Gretsch by his employes as a mark of their
esteem.
The guest of honor was brought to the hotel
and asked to enter a pitch dark room. He hesi-
tated to do it, but after a little persuasion he
followed and much to his amazement up went
the lights and the air was filled with a popular
refrain "Hail, Hail the Gang's All Here." For
several minutes he was speechless.
Music played by the talented members of the
New York Band Instrument Co. filled the air at
the dinner table. Additional courses brought'
more entertainment. Ned Lutz played several
solos on the saxophone and William Holley
presented several numbers on the banjo, later
accompanied by one of the office boys on a
banjola. Joseph Petri tickled the keys of a
saxophone and made a tenor banjo send forth
beautiful strains of popular musical selections.
Shortly after the last dish was served Nick
C'ortez played the piano accordion, while
Charles Ferrara strummed a few numbers on
the guitar. Arthur Vaubel acted as toastmaster
and master of ceremonies.
The feature of the evening's entertainment
was a comedy playlet by Ned Lutz, imperson-
ating three characters in a court room before a
judge.
Several interesting speeches followed and Mr.
Gretsch sounded the keynote of bigger and bet-
ter business ahead and discussed many aspects
of the future of the band and orchestra musical
instrument industry. He also pledged himself
To" the members of the firm to lend a helping
hand and to work in closer co-operation with
his fellow men.
York Announce New
Catalog of Line
the direction of 1\ P. McCormick, and was
99 per cent "Bettoney" equipped.
Two boys of the Fostoria High School
Band, twice winner of the annual contest, won
New Volume, Which Will Be Off Press Shortly,
Will Describe Entire Band Instrument Line
Made by House
GRAND RAPIDS, MICH., May 26.—The York Band
Instrument Co., maker of the well known York
Band Instruments of this city, has a new cata-
log on the press which it is announced will be
one of the finest printed band instrument cata-
logs ever published by this house.
The new all-purpose bugle, the Legion Spe-
cial, which has been recently created, will be
introduced among other new items. Heretofore
bugles have been in either Bb or in G and F.
But this desirable model, however, is built in
Bb, G and F, thereby meeting all bugle require-
ments.
Some very large York shipments have just
been made to the Army Quartermaster and also
to the Navy Quartermaster. Instruments also
have been shipped direct from the York factory
to the United States Navy Band and the United
States Marine Band.
Substantial recent shipments of York instru-
ments have been made to Graslitz, Austria;
Copenhagen, Denmark; London, England, and
Honolulu, Hawaii, practically circling the globe.
Metal Clarinets Score
at Ohio Band Contest
Cleveland Best Technical High, the Winner,
Was 99 Per Cent Bettoney Equipped in That
Section
The adaptability of metal clarinets for school
use was demonstrated at the annual State band
contest at Columbus, O., recently, when 60 per
cent of the clarinets used by the six bands com-
peting for final honors were metal, and 90 per
cent of these were "Bettoney" instruments.
First place in the contest was taken by the
Cleveland West Technical High School, under
first places in the individual contests. Indi-
vidual merit alone counted in the contest. Each
band was allowed two instruments with no re-
strictions as to kind. Brass and reed, however,
were the only kinds of instruments entered.
Thus with two first prizes the Fostoria Band,
which is 100 per cent Bettoney equipped, will
go to the national contest.
Bacon Banjo Go. to
Exhibit at Commodore
The Bacon Banjo Co., Groton, Conn., will
have an elaborate exhibit of its "Silver Bell"
banjos, Super Strings, Webfoot bridges, and
various other specialties in Room 803, of the
Hotel Commodore, during the music industries
convention next week. Frederick J. Bacon,
president of the company, David L. Day, treas-
urer and general manager, and other members
of the organization will be in attendance.
Grover Banjo Bridges
Walter Grover, head of A. D. Grover & Son,
Inc., manufacturers of patented specialties for
musical instruments, Long Island City, N. Y.,
announces that his company is featuring three
new tenor banjo bridges, the Professional,
which retails at 25 cents, the Leader, which re-
tails at 35 cents, and the Patrician, which retails
for 50 cents. Dealers everywhere are reporting
good business on these bridges.
Samuel Buegeleisen Strongly Urges
Music Merchants to Attend Convention
A yfUSIC dealers arc strongly urged to attend
^-'A the coming annual convention of the music
industries at the Hotel Commodore, New York,
the week of June 4, by Samuel Buegeleisen,
head of Buegeleisen & Jacobson, New York
musical merchandise jobbers, who thinks that
this annual visit of the merchant to the market
is what stamps a dealer as a progressive busi-
ness leader.
"Who ever heard of a department store allow-
ing its buyers to remain away from the big
New York, Chicago or European markets, as
the case may be?" asked Mr. Buegeleisen, in
discussing this subject with The Review re-
porter before sailing for Europe. "These buy-
ers go to visit the big wholesale houses and
the markets in good times and bad.
"Take the furniture people. They're as pro-
gressive as any bunch of business men you will
find anywhere. Every January and every June
regularly you will find them headed for Grand
Rapids or Chicago just as regular as clock
work. Why? To get merchandise? Yes, of
course, but more important to get ideas. To
talk shop with other live business men in the
same line and to assimilate new sales wrinkles
and pep along with the new styles.
"But what is not generally realized and what
to me is more important is that these trips take
the merchant away from the idea-dulling daily
grind and give him a new perspective, a keener
slant on things. He's away from his business
and yet he is not, for he is with a bunch of
substantial business men that talk his language
and give him ideas while they are absorbing
his."
B R E T (or S E H
Trade
Mark
MUSICAL MERCHANDISE
MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MAKERS
SINCE 1883
The Fred Gretsch Mfo Co.
6 0 Broadway BrooWyn.NY

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