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Presto

Issue: 1928 2183

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MUSICAL
TIMES
PRESTO
Established
1881
Established
1884
THE AMERICAN MUSIC TRADE WEEKLY
10 Cents a Copy
CHICAGO, SATURDAY, JUNE 2, 1928
$2 The Year
CONVENTION STAGE IS SET
Attractive Program for Business Sessions of AH Associations Supplemented by Historic
Exhibit of Pianos, Great Display of Musical Instruments of All Kinds
and Attractive Social Events Covering Week of June 4
HISTORIC LOAN
PIANO EXHIBIT
at the recital in the Harwood-Hammond House on
the afternoon of May 15 and at the musicale directly
after the banquet that evening. President Coolidge
accepted an invitation to attend, and the invitation
list also included the governors and their wives of
RECORD ATTENDANCE
IS NOW ASSURED
Keen Interest Is Evinced in the Display of Old
Pianos Assembled in the Commodore
as a Notable Feature of
Convention Week.
Interest in Big Displays of Music Goods at
Commodore Hotel Equal Anticipations of
Other Items in an Alluring Schedule
for the Week.
In the collection of old instruments to be displayed
during convention week in the Commodore is an old
square piano made by Chickering & Sons, Boston,
in 1823, and which is loaned by Chickering and Sons
for the exhibit.
The piano, now a treasured and guarded relic of
the company, is the work of Jonas Chickering's own
Hopeful expectations for the annual conventions of
the associations of the music trade will become inter-
esting actualities next Monday when the manufac-
turers, dealers and travelers representing all phases
of the music business foregather at the Hotel Coni-
modode, New York city. Important beginnings to
the week's activities will be made when the executive
committee of the National Piano Manufacturers' Asso-
ciation and the Board of Control of the National
Association of Music Merchants meet in Rooms A
and C respectively.
The Formal Opening.
But what is considered the actual opening of the
convention of 1928 is the luncheon and mass meeting
of the Music Industries Chamber of Commerce in
the Grand Ballroom of the Commodore at noon on
Monday. The guest of honor and principal speaker
wi:i be Prof. John Erskine, president of the Julliard
School of Music and well known as an educator.
What makes him particularly interesting to piano
men is that he could easily take rank as a profes-
sional pianist if he should choose to do so.
To Broadcast Events.
A novelty in the noon luncheon, as well as in the
annual banquet on Thursday evening, is that the
proceedings will be placed on the air by the National
Broadcasting Company.
Other important opening events on Monday will
be the business meeting of the Band Instrument Man-
ufacturers' Association in Room A at 2 p. m. and
the meeting of the directors of the Musical Supply
Association in Room C at 6 p. m. At 7 p. m. the
National Piano Travelers' Association will hold its
annual dinner and election of officers at the Repub-
lican Club.
First Merchants' Event.
The first meeting of the National Association of
Piano Merchants at 9 a. m. will be the beginning of
three days of keen interest for the trade. At the
meetings of Tuesday and Wednesday there will be
addresses by prominent men in other industries, as
well as by practical men in the music trade.
Two important meetings for Wednesday are the
meeting of the National Musical Merchandise Asso-
ciation and that of the National Association of Musi-
cal Instrument and Accessories Manufacturers. On
Thursday at 10 a. m. in the Commodore there will
be a joint promotional meeting of the two associa-
tions named and the Band Instrument Manufacturers'
Association. It will be a week of interest to those
who attend.
Broadcasting Features.
The two most important social events of. the com-
ing national conventions to be held at the Hotel
Commodore, New York, week beginning June 4,
will be broadcasted through the following stations
which are associated with WEAF, New York, and
the Red Network:
New York City, W E A F ; Hartford, W T I C ; Wor-
cester, WTAG; Philadelphia, W L I T or W F I ;
Schenectady, WGY; Pittsburgh, WCAE; Detroit,
W W J ; Chicago, WGN or W E B H ; Davenport,
GOV. RITCHIE BESIDE THE OLD STEIX PIANO.
OLD CHICKERING PIANO.
hands. Its remarkable condition today testifies to
the thought and care the young artisan put into its
construction. The original bill of sale to the cus-
tomer, James W. Bingham, was obtained with the
piano itself from a descendant, Miss Thankful C.
Hutchinson.
The collection also will contain one 18th century
spinet, which is reported to have been imported to
America by John Jacob Astor in 1789, furnished by
the Bacon Piano Company; also an 18th century
harpsichord made by C. F. Laefcke in Amsterdam,
Holland, in 1768, taken from the collection of the
Brambach Piano Company, A virginal made by Kroe-
ger Piano Company in 1856 and a square piano, the
first to be made by Steinway & Sons, are in the
display.
Another exhibit is an instrument favored by Mo-
zart and Beethoven and played by them, which has
been furnished by Chas. M. Stieff, Inc., Baltimore,
Md. This is known as the Stein pianoforte and was
built by Johann Andreas Stein prior to 1771. In
the accompanying picture Governor Ritchie is shown
standing beside the famous Stein piano.
The Historic Stein
Governor Alfred C. Ritchie of Maryland, who will
be the orator at the banquet of the National Piano
Merchants' Association, is a sincere champion of
music, and he really voices the opinion of the Mary-
land public in this regard. In his picture Governor
Ritchie is shown standing before a genuine Stein
pianoforte in the Harwood-Hammond House at
Annapolis on May 15, when the entire city of Annap-
olis staged a pageant in the interest of St. John's
College.
This Stein pianoforte is the property of Charles
M. Stieff, Inc., and it was used for a concert over
WJ|AL during the broadcasting of the Governor's
address on "The Development of the Pianoforte."
This piano was manufactured about 1777 A. D. It
was the favorite pianoforte of Mozart and was used
also by Beethoven. The Stein pianoforte was used
the thirteen original states. Frederick P. Steiff was
a member of the general committee.
Governor
Ritchie was present.
The growing importance of Baltimore as a center
of musical art is a most pleasing development in the
Maryland piano situation.
SPECIAL TEXAS TRAIN.
Robert N. Watkin, of the Will A. Watkin Co.,
Dallas, Tex., former president of the National Asso-
ciation of Music Merchants, and State Commissioner
for Texas, is arranging for a special car to go to
New York over what is called "The short, comfort-
able route," via the Texas & Pacific and Pennsylvania
railroads. The car will leave Fort Worth, Tex., at
1:05 p. m. June 1; Dallas at 2:00 p. m., and will also
be available for delegates from Galveston and Hous-
ton. The car is scheduled to arrive in New York at
9:50 a. m. June 3.
In sending out the notices for this special car Mr.
Watkin has indicated the names of passenger agents
who should be consulted regarding Pullman reserva-
tions for delegates boarding the train at various points.
THEATER PARTY INVITATION
The American Piano Co., New York, has mailed the
following to invited guests to a theater party and
supper-dance: "The President and Directors of the
American Piano Company request the pleasure of
your company at a theatre party on Tuesday, the
fifth of June, and afterward at a supper and dance
in the ballroom of The Biltmore, New York "
JESSE FRENCH JUBILEE SINGERS
The Jesse French & Sons Piano Co., New Castle,
Ind., announces that The Jesse French Jubilee Sing-
ers, a colored quartette, expects to go on the road
and on the air. So that "the name Jesse French,
which has been well known since 1875" will be
broadcast through this organization over a wide area.
The Harter & Wells Piano Co., Bellingham, Wash.,
has moved to its new home at 1321 Cornwall avenue.
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P R E S T 0-T I M E S
WOC; Omaha, W O W ; Boston, W E E I ; Provi-
dence, WJAR; Portland, WCSH; Washington, WRC;
Buffalo, WGR; Cleveland, WTAM; Cincinnati,
WSAI; St. Louis, KSD; Des Moines, W H O ;
Kansas City, WDAF.
These programs have also been offered to the fol-
lowing stations in the cities indicated but these sta-
tions have not thus far signified their desire to carry
these programs:
Minneapolis, WRHN or W r CCO; Denver, KOA;
Nashville, W S N ; Atlanta, W S B ; Milwaukee,
WTNJ;
Louisville, W H A S ; Memphis, W M C ;
Charlotte, WBT.
Merchants located in these last named cities might
get in communication with the manager of the broad-
casting station and suggest to him the desirability of
taking the programs which have already been of-
fered by WEAK, New York.
These events are the luncheon, Monday, June 4,
which will go on the air at 1:45 P. M., Eastern Day-
light Saving time. The principal speaker will be
Professor John Erskine, President of the Juilliard
School of Music, New York; distinguished educator
and lecturer and author of the "Private Life of Helen
of Troy," and other works, and there will also be
a musical program.
The annual banquet of the National Association of
Music Merchants will be on the air at 9 P. M. East-
ern Daylight Saving Time, Thursday, June 7th. There
will be a musical program and the principal speaker
will be Governor Albert C. Ritchie of Maryland.
It is important to give all possible publicity to these
important broadcasts and dealers are advised of the
desirability of placing in their show windows a card
telling of these events and indicating their local sta-
tion through which the broadcast will be made.
T H E CHAMBER EVENTS.
The luncheon and mass meeting at noon on Mon-
day by the Music Industries Chamber of Commerce
will formally start convention proceedings, but the
formal annual meeting of the chamber will not occur
until Thursday afternoon. It will be of vital im-
portance and at this meeting the budget for the
ensuing year will be announced.
PIANO MANUFACTURERS' MEETING.
The first meeting of trie National Piano Manufac
hirers' Association will be held at the Commodore
on Tuesday, June 5, following a meeting of the
executive committee of the association on Monday.
The principal business will be the National Piano
Sales Promotion Plan and at the meeting over which
President W. E. Guylee will preside, E. C. Boykin,
executive secretary of the Sales Promotion Commit-
tee, will present his report of its activities. A com-
prehensive exhibit illustrating the work that has been
carried on under his direction will be made by Mr.
Boykin and some of the results presented in tangible
form.
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION O F MUSIC
MERCHANTS.
One of the most interesting convention schedule?
in the history of the association has been prepared
by President Roberts, Executive Secretary Loomis
and the various committees appointed by the
executive.
A number of men of national prominence will talk
at the business meetings of the association, and in
order that their words may have the widest circula-
tion, President Roberts has invited members of all
associations to attend the sessions and participate
in the discussions.
The speakers at the first.session will be Philip T.
Clay, president of Sherman, Clay & Co., San Fran-
cisco, the only member of the trade on the speakers'
list, who will talk on "Dealer Operation"; Major
Herbert H. Frost, vice-president of the Radio Manu-
facturers' Association, who will talk on "What Radio
Means to the Music Merchant," and F. E. Moscovics,
president of the Stutz Motor Co., Indianapolis, whose
addr os will be on "Knowing Your Market."
At the second session Wednesday morning at 9:30,
the first speaker will be S. L. Rothafel, "Roxey," of
movie and broadcast fame. Other speakers at this
session will be Fred W. Shibley, vice-president of the
Bankers Trust Co., New York, who will talk on
"Installment Selling and Budgetary Control," and
Homer McKee, president of Homer McKee, Inc., a
prominent advertising expert, who will discuss
"Modern Advertising Methods."
At the final business session on Tuesday at 9:30,
the speaker will be J. D. Maddy, chairman of the
Committee on Instrumental Affairs of the Music
Supervisors' National Conference, and also chairman
of the Piano Section of that committee, who will tell
June 2, 1928
To Discuss Installment Paper
The Merchants' Convention Committee has secured
an acceptance of an invitation extended to J. I. Bur-
bans, general manager of the credit and collection
department of the General Motors Acceptance Cor-
poration, who is eminently qualified to discuss the im-
portant subject of installment paper. He has been
connected with the General Motors Acceptance Cor-
poration since it was organized in 1919 and was in
charge for some time of the branch offices in
Detroit and Omaha. He has more recently been
connected with the executive office of the Acceptance
Corporation in New York.
In being so fortunate as to secure Mr. Burhans
as a speaker at the Tuesday morning session of the
convention the Merchants' Convention Committee has
followed its policy of inviting as speakers at the busi-
ness sessions men prominent in various industries,
but in every case men who do not represent any com-
panies which are in any way in business where they
have products to sell to the music merchants. In
this respect the coming business sessions will present
programs totally different from any which have ever
been presented in the past at the national conventions.
It is the belief of the committee that the members
of the association, and also members of all of the
associations which will hold conventions during the
same week at the Hotel Commodore and who have
been invitied to attend the sessions of the Merchants'
Association will have an unusual opportunity to ob-
tain valuable information and ideas which can be
utilized by the music merchants ni the conduct of
their own business, and entirely without any thought
that the addresses are benig delivered with a com-
mercial purpose. As has been previously stated, those
men who come from outside of the city to address
these sessions will do so entirely at their own ex-
penses and purely because of their desire to spread
the gospel of good, sound, business methods and to
help the music merchant on his way to more suc-
cessful business.
Plea to Illinois Dealers.
The Illinois Music Merchants' Association has sent
a message to members calling attention to the very
interesting program which is being prepared for the
convention of the National Association of Music Mer-
chants in New York city June 4, 5 and 6.
"Music dealers of the State of Illinois ought to
appreciate more than dealers in any other state what
the value of an organization means. 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 legislation at Springfield. In addition
to discussing matters of mutual interest at our State
HERMANN IR1ON,
and National associations and hearing men from other
President, Music Industries Chamber of Commerce.
industries come to us to talk to us on problems of
of how the supervisors' conference endorse the prin- mutual interest, our organization would be well worth
ciple of group-piano instruction in the schools of the while to meet an emergency which may arise at
country, and what has already been accomplished any time in the way of detrimental legislation," is
the statement.
along that line.
"Our state association plans to follow the example
At this final session the election of new officers set by the National Association when we have our
will take place.
convention in September in having men from outside
of the industry address the convention on matters
BAXD INSTRUMENT MANUFACTURERS.
The first meeting of the Band Instrument Manufac- of keen and mutual interest concerning problems of
turers' Association will be held at the Commodore the industry."
on Monday afternoon and will be presided over by
President C. D. Greenleaf. An interesting feature of
ILLINOIS DEALER MOVES.
the meeting will be the telling of results of the
The Pfingsten-Leutz Music Store, Glen Ellyn, 111.,
promotional work of the association, partciularly in is holding a removal sale. The house is an active dis-
the organization of school bands and the encourage- tributor for the Baldwin Piano Co.
ment of band contests.
NATIONAL PIANO TRAVELERS.
The annual dinner and business session of the Na-
lional Piano Travelers' Association will be held at 6:30
p. m. on Monday evening, June 4, at the National
Republican Club, 54 West 40th street, New York.
The arrangements for the dinner and the entertain-
ment are in the hands of George H. Bliss and a com-
mittee including Albert Behning, secretary, and
Gordon Laughead, president.
MUSICAL SUPPLY ASSOCIATION.
The annual meeting of the Musical Supply Associa-
tion of America will be held June 5, at 2 p. m., fol-
lowing a meeting of the board of directors. Various
matters of particular interest will be discussed.
W. E. GUYLEE,
President, National Piano Manufacturers'
Association.
MUSICAL MERCHANDISE ASSOCIATION.
The National Musical Merchandise Association will
hold its annual convention at the Hotel Commodore
on Wednesday morning, June 6. Win. J. Haussler,
president of the association, will preside.
The Musical Merchandise Manufacturers' Associa-
tion (Eastern District) will entertain the visiting
manufacturers in that line at a luncheon at the Hotel
Commodore on Wednesday, June 6.
NATIONAL PIANO TECHNICIANS.
The National Piano Technicians' Association will
hold its annual meeting at the Hotel Commodore on
Tuesday afternoon. President A. K. Gutsohn will
preside.
CHARLES JACOB,
Treasurer, National Piano Manufacturers' Association.
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