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THE AMERICAN MUSIC TRADE WEEKLY
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CHICAGO, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1928
$2 The Year
GREAT TRADE ASSEMBLAGE IN TOLEDO
ENTHUSIASM MARKS
EVERY EVENT
Admirable Planning and Wise Forethought
Results in Satisfactory Outcome of Nine-
teenth Annual Convention of Music Mer-
chants' Association of Ohio.
The annual convention of the Music Merchants'
Association of Ohio was held this week at the Com-
modore Perry Hotel, Toledo, and proved an annual
reunion in every respect. It was the nineteenth
event of the kind and its successes may be attributed
to the experiences of previous years. The efforts
this year were towards making the convention of
1928 the most interesting and pleasurable in the ros-
ter of annual meetings of the Ohio music trade and
the promoters succeeded in a notable way in realiz-
ing the aspiration.
As every member of the trade attending the con-
vention benefited thereby, the business as a whole
is better off for the experiences of individuals. The
better the dealers of a state know each other per-
sonally, the greater is the assurance of a straight-
forward, ethical operation of the music business.
In view of this fact the management introduced an
innovation in the convention proceedings. This was
the "Get-Acquainted Meeting" in the Ballroom of
the Commodore Perry Hotel on Monday evening.
In addition to its assured business effects the event
was a social one of great importance.
Welcomed by Mayor.
Mayor William T. Jackson welcomed delegates at
a luncheon Tuesday in the ballroom of the hotel and
response was made by Robert E. Taylor, president.
Henry C. Wildermuth acted as chairman. Music
was furnished by the Ice House quartet.
Badges Original and Beautiful.
The badges granted to all who registered were
the prettiest yet seen at any convention of the
music trade. Stamped and golden gilt the metal
part was a circular disk with a grand piano and
photograph in the center, encircled by the words:
"The Music Merchants' Association of Ohio, founded
1911." On the red ribbon connecting the pin plate
for the name of the wearer the words in gold letter-
ing: "Nineteenth Annual Meeting, Sept. 10, 11 and
12, 1928, Toledo." On the obverse side of the disk,
the name of the manufacturer, Bastan Bros. Co.,
Rochester, N. Y., and "Copyrighted 1922 by R. C.
Hyre, secretary."
Greetings from D. L. Loomis.
Delbert L. Loomis, executive secretary of the Na-
tional Association of Music Merchants, at the first
business -session on Wednesday, September 12, ex-
tended greetings and most cordial good wishes for
the continued success of the Ohio organization from
the national association. He voiced President C. J.
Roberts' regrets at his inability to accept an invita-
tion to be in Toledo, and read the following message
from President Roberts, "To the officers and mem-
bers of the Music Merchants' Association of Ohio":
President Roberts' Message.
"On behalf of the officers and members of the
National Association of Music Merchants, I wish to
extend cordial greetings and best wishes for the suc-
cess of your Nineteenth Annual Convention. Your
association has done a great deal for its members
and for the cause of music and deserves the support
of every merchant in your state.
"The National Association stands ready at all times
to cooperate with you in any way possible.
"Music is an actual human necessity if mankind is
to continue to progress morally, intellectually and
spiritually. Our industry based upon a prime neces-
sity of life rests upon a sure and safe foundation
and may, therefore, be considered a solid, permanent
business. The future of the music business in our
country is assured beyond any doubt whatever.
"I confidently predict that later in the fall,
when the political situation has cleared up, the music
business will begin an upward climb and that we
will have increasingly better times throughout 1929."
Praise for Ohio.
Continuing, Mr. Loomis said that Ohio has always
occupied a place of distinction in the trade, and mem-
bers of the trade in that state are known for their
ability and their staunch adherence to the highest
standards of business ethics.
"You all know of the changes which are to be
made in the setup of the National Association with
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reference to state, local and regional organizations,
whereby there will be no financial or chartered con-
nection between these associations and the National
in the future," said Mr. Loomis. "The National
Association will foster in every way possible state
and local associations and the new Constitution and
By-Laws will make possible the affiliation of all asso-
ciations which desire to have such connection with
the National."
Official Photograph Taken.
At 2:00 p. m. Tuesday an official photograph of the
convention was taken on the Superior street side of
the Commodore Perry Hotel when everybody was
invited to be in the picture. Seemingly everybody
did respond and the photograph should prove an
interesting record of who was present at the nine-
teenth annual convention of the Music Merchants'
Association of Ohio.
The Automobile Trip
When the official photograph was taken the ladies
were invited to occupy the automobiles for sight-
seeing trips along the famous Maumee River belt.
The trip was under the direction of Henry F. Stucke.
Another automobile ride was along the pictur-
esque road to La Tabernvilla, which was begun at
5:00 p. m. on Tuesday. At La Tabernvilla a Bay
Shore fish dinner was provided, followed by dancing.
Get-Acquainted Night.
The Get-Acquainted meeting and Monte Carlo
party prizes made a lot of fun Monday night. It
was held on the mezzanine floor of the Commodore
Perry Hotel and two efficient floor managers were
Fred M. Goosman and Warren L. Kellogg. The
element of expectancy added to the interest in the
proceedings. "Try your luck and win a prize—be
sure and introduce yourself to every one present as
the twentieth person to greet an undisclosed official
handshaker wins a big prize. There will be a roll-
call a la Rotary—Booster prizes—Stunts. Be on hand
to get acquainted," was the inducement to conven-
tion visitors to sample the fun of "Monte Carlo
Night."
A Mystifying Rite.
One of the mystifying and amusing events on Mon-
day night was the hand-shaking contest. It was
called "the 13th Wonder" and no one could know in
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EXHIBITS ADD TO
SUCCESS OF WEEK
Notable Showing of Pianos and Other Music
Goods Makes Plain the Progressive
Character of the Music Industry
in All Its Varied Phases.
The exhibitors of the Nineteenth Annual Conven-
tion, Music Merchants' Association of Ohio, at the
Commodore Perry Hotel, Toledo, were as follows:
Autopiano Co.
Bacon Piano Co., Baldwin Piano Co., Bankers
Commercial Security Co., Behning Piano Co., Behr
Bros. & Co., Inc., Brambach Piano Co., Brinkerhoff
Piano Co., Brunswick-Balke-Collender Co., Bush &
Lane Piano Co..
Capehart Automatic Phonograph Corp., Chase-
Emerson Corp., A. B., Cleveland Distributing Co.,
Columbia Phonograph Co., Conn Ltd., C. G.
Davenport-Treacy Piano Co.
Frederick Investment Co., Freshman Co. Inc., Chas.
Grossman Bros. Music Co., Gulbransen Co.
Hazelton Bros., Inc.
Kohler & Campbell, Inc., Kroeger Piano Co.
Milton Piano Co.
Packard Piano Co., Phonograph Supply Co.
Q R S Co.
Schiller Piano Co., Schubert Tri-IIarmonic Co.,
Schultz, Inc.. H. C, Schulz Co., M., Stadlmair Co.,
Inc., Henry, Stein, Charles Frederick, Stultz & Bauer.
Tonk Bros. Co.
Welte-Mignon Corp., Wurlitzer Grand Piano Co.
Slagle Radio Exhibit.
The Slagle Radio at Fort Wayne, Ind., had an
exhibit in the hotel in charge of Jacob Hess and
A. T. Mortlock. This company has an agent in
Cleveland in Mr. Williams. The agency at Cincinnati
is in the hands of the Tovan Co. At Detroit the
agent is H. L. Walker, 8 East Jefferson avenue.
Gulbransen's Big Show.
The Gulbransen Co. of Chicago had a fine exhibit
in charge of Clark F. Gross, whose territory is Ohio
and West Virginia. This show was in room No. 1301.
In addition the company was represented by John S
Gorman, the vice-president, and by Walter Kiehn,
the advertising manager.
Harris and the Packard.
H. B. Harris, Central Western traveler for the
Packard Piano Co., Fort Wayne, Ind., was present in
the hotel with a very fine exhibit of the products of
that house. He had an X Adam and R. ITeppelwhite
and a plain style R; also a small Bond upright, style 6,
"Most of our business has been in grands," said Mr.
Harris. "We are doing a nice business in grands at
the present time."
Brunswick-Balke-Collender Co.
The Brunswick-Balke-Collender Co. had a fine ex-
hibit in room 1101, in charge of W. M. Purnell of
the Panatrope Division, 708 Broadway, Cincinnati.
Mr. Scott from Cleveland was also in attendance. Mr.
Veigh represents the company in Detroit and Mr.
Fitzpatrick of Detroit was also present. The instru-
ments he had on exhibit in this room were: 3 K R O,
5 X O, 5 K R O, 5 K R, A Speaker, P R 138 C.
A Toledo Exhibit.
The Phonograph Supply Co. of Toledo had a fine
show. In this room also was F. Usher of the Plaza
Music Co., 10 West Twentieth street. New York. Leo
Bernstein is advertising manager of the Plaza Music
Company.
The Schubert Harmonic
W. H. Bowles was present with a show represent-
ing the Schubert Harmonic Co. in room 1302. The
home office is at Fifth avenue and 139th street, New
York. Mr. Bowles had two combinations on exhibit—
a radio-phonograph with an all-electric pick-up.
Some Great Conn Instruments.
C. J. Fairchild, representing the C. G. Conn Corp.
of Elkhart, Ind., had a great show in room 534. Here
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