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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW, AUGUST, 19 UO
Optimism High
at Convention
Largest attendance since 1922—Carload lots
again in order—Big Fall business assured
HE 39th Annual Convention of the on this project. The funds of this Commit-
National Association of Music Mer- tee are to be expended only with approval
chants in Chicago this month will go of the officers and Executive Committee.
down in history as one of the most suc-
cessful from every viewpoint—attendance,
sales, entertainment and achievement.
Two hundred and forty nine rooms at the
Hotel Stevens were occupied by exhibi-
tors, the number of which was greatly
increased this year by a greater number
of radio-phonograph and record ex-
hibitors. Registered attendance was esti-
mated at 3700 while the value of musical
instruments sold ran easily to three
quarters of a million dollars.
T
convention and meetings. President
Beasley reported on the progress of the
Association during the past year and Mr.
Mennie in his report pointed out that
membership is 20% greater this year than
last. The treasurers report disclosed the
healthy financial condition of the Associa-
tion with a bank balance of $22,378.61 in
comparison with $26.34 in 1935 when Mr.
Mennie became secretary.
Lawrence H. Selz reported the publicity
activities of his organization in behalf of
the piano industry this year, explaining in
detail the many benefits derived from the
Piano Sales Clinics. He stated that he had
Paul S. Felder
President
MERCHANTS BOARD OF CONTROL
The Board of Control of the NAMM held
its annual meeting on Sunday evening im-
mediately following a dinner. Sixteen
Clarence S. Hammond
Treasurer
TRAVELERS EMERGENCY FUND
First meeting was that of the Executive
Committee of the National Piano Travelers
Association on Sunday afernoon July 28th.
Plans for the Jamboree were perfected but
the most important resolution passed was
one proposed by Gordon Laughead, sales
manager of the Story & Clark Piano Co..
for the purpose of creating an emergency
fund to be held intact to be used for the
relief of indigent members either for their
personal aid or for burial purposes in case
of death under distressing circumstances.
This money is to be raised by asking for
subscriptions from members up to $10 and
from manufacturers up to $25. Mr.
Laughead was appointed by President
L. O. Rogers, as chairman of an Emer-
gency Relief Fund Committee, to carry
W. A. Mennie
Executive Secretary
investigated the proposed idea of having a
contest on photographs of children at the
piano stating that he had been advised
that the best method would be to offer a
substantial prize through some photo-
graphic magazine.
Mr. Selz explained also regarding the
photographs taken by Life Magazine of
persons in various walks of life and uses
of the piano which are appearing in that
Melville Clark
magazine
in August.
Vice President
There was a resolution passed to ask
members were present. W. Howard the members of the National Retail
Beasley, president, presided. Secretary Dealers Association to become members
W. A. Mennie read letters from Clarence of the NAMM with free membership from
S. Hammond, George F. Cressy, S. Ernest August 1st to the end of the year.
Resolutions on the deaths of Edwin R.
Philpitt, and E. H. Droop, expressing their
regrets for not being able to attend the Weeks and Carl A. Droop, former presi-