July, 1931
PRESTO-TIMES
Whereas, the funds so derived will be used for direct
promotional work and dealer service and, if possible,
make a substantial contribution to the National Bureau
for the Advancement cf Music; therefore, be it
Resolved, that tl.e National Association of Music
Merchants respectfully requests all piano manufactur-
ers io purchase the merchants' promotion piano stamp
the same as is now being done by some of the manu-
facturers, billing their dealers for the stamps.
In Support of Music Supervisors' National Conference,
Thanks Returned to Companies Furnishing Music, to the Trade Press for The following resolution was also adopted:
Whereas, the Music Supervisors' National Confer-
Fine Cooperation to the Palmer House—Sorrow for the
ence has been engaged in such an important educa-
tional activity of vital interest to members of the Na-
Dead—Endorsement of Program for Washington's
tional Association of Music Merchants, be it.
200th Birthday Anniversary
Resolved, that the National Association of Music
Whereas, the United States George Washinglon Bi- Merchants, in convention assembled at the Palmer
The following resolutions were adopted at the thir-
House, Chicago, June 10, 1931, place itself on record
centennial Commission, desiring the full co-operation
tieth annual convention of the National Association of
of the people in the United States has extended a most as extending every possible support and co-operation
Music Merchants, Palmer" House, Chicago, the week
cordial and urgent invitation to our organization to to the Music Supervisors' National Conference in all
of June », 1931:
-
of its various activities in which members of the Na-
participate in the celebration, therefore be it
Resolution of Thanks to Mr. A. Atwater Kent.
tional Association of Music Merchants may be able
Resolved,
that
the
National
Association
of
Music
Be it resolved, that the National Association of
to be of assistance.
Merchants
does
hereby
endorse
the
program
of
ob-
Music Merchants, in convention assemhled, desires
Resolutions Concerning Over-production
servance of the two hundredth anniversary of the birth
to express its most grateful appreciation to A. Atwater
Whereas, Since President Metcalf of the Radio
Kent for his generosity and for his co-operation with of George Washington, to take place in 1932; accept
the association in providing a most charming and with appreciation the invitation of the George Wash- Manufacturers' Association at the banquet of the Na-
beautiful artist in the person of Miss Nanette Guilford, ington Bicentennial Commission, and pledge this or- tional Association of Music Merchants on June 9,
prima donna soprano of the Metropolitan Opera Com- ganization to extend earnest co-operation to the 1931, having made the statement in his address thereat,
pany, to participate in the entertainment of members United States commission in all possible ways, so that that radio manufacturers' association looked upon the
of the association and their guests at the thirtieth an- future generations of American citizens may be in- music merchants as being among the best of radio
spired to live according to the example and precepts merchandisers and having asked that a still closer
nual banquet at the Palmer House, Chicago, Tuesday
of Washington's exalted life and character, and thus and more friendly relationship may exist between
evening, June 9, 1931.
perpetuate the American republic; and be it further
radio manufacturers and music merchants, and
Resolution of Thanks to the Baldwin Piano Co.
Resolved, that this resolution be incorporated in the
Whereas, Many members of the National Associa-
Be it resolved, that the National Association of
official proceeding of this meeting and that a copy
Music Merchants, in convention assembled, expresses thereof be transmitted to the United States George tion of Music Merchants having in the past met with
to the Baldwin Piano Co. its sincere and hearty ap- Washington Bicentennial Commission, Washington. loss and embarrassment on account of the manufac-
ture of radios beyond current demand, incurring the
preciation for its courtesy and kindness in making it D. C.
natural consequence of distress markets, it is
possible for the association to enjoy the delightful and
Resolution Regarding Merchants' Promotion Stamps,
Resolved, That it is incumbent upon the National
artistic playing of the piano by Chicago's distinguished
Presented at Chamber Directors' Meeting,
Association of Music Merchants, as an exemplifica-
pianist, Moissaye Boguslawski, in connection with the
Wednesday Noon, June 10.
tion of this asked-for spirit of cooperation, to bring
entertainment at the thirtieth annual banquet of the
Whereas, the National Piano Manufacturers Asso- to the attention of the manufacturers of radio, through
association Tuesday evening, June 9, 1931.
ciation has voted to eliminate the combination stamp; its association, its position and attitude relative to the
Resolution of Thanks to C. G. Conn, Ltd.
matter of over-production and to urge them to use
and
Be it resolved, that the National Association of
Whereas, the National Association of Music Mer- every possible effort to keep their hands on the pulses
Music Merchants, in convention assembled, extends chants desires to continue its merchants' promotion of demand, at the same time assuring them that a
its hearty appreciation to C. G. Conn, Ltd., for its piano stamp at the same price as heretofore, that is like effort will be asked for of the merchants to help
generosity in providing the Conn Saxophone Sextette, 50 cents on straight uprights and grand pianos and 75 bring this about, to the end that the losses to members
widely known as the winner of the first prize at the cents on reproducing grands; and
of both organizations may be lessened.
Chicago Music Festival in 193D, as an important part
of the banquet entertainment Tuesday evening, June
9, 1931.
Resolution of Thanks to the Trade Press.
Be it resolved, that the National Association of
Music Merchants, in convention assembled, expresses
to the trade press its sincere appreciation for the gen-
erosity and fine co-operation extended to the associa-
tion and its officers during the past year as represented
by use of news stories of great value in disseminating
throughout the trade information regarding the asso-
ciation's activities.
Resolution of Thanks to the Palmer House.
Expresses appreciation for visits to
Be it resolved, that the National Association of
Music Merchants, in convention assembled, expresses
its salesrooms and offices at 711
hearty thanks for the many courtesies extended by the
Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, by deal-
personnel of the Palmer House to the officers, direc-
tors and members of our association during the thir-
ers and others during the Music
tieth annual convention June 8, 9 and 10, 1931.
Resolution of Sorrow for Our Deceased Members.
Industries Convention, June 8 to 10.
Our association since its last convention in New
York has suffered the irreparable loss represented by
Many orders were booked during
the death of the following members of our associa-
tion: William E. Holland, Wilmington, Del.; Carl
the convention for present and future
Shackleton, Louisville, Ky.; William H. Daniels, Buf-
falo, N. Y.; C. Kreiter, Milwaukee, Wis.; S. F. Brig-
delivery; new assignments for terri-
ham, Chicago, 111.; Frank C. Decker, New York, N. Y.
tory and distribution were made and
Be it, therefore, resolved, that the executive secre-
tary be instructed to communicate to the surviving
agencies already established were in
members of the companies with which these members
were associated the deep sympathy felt by the asso-
touch with the heads of the house.
ciation in the great loss which has been sustained.
Resolution Endorsing Program of Observance of Two
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED
BY THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
OF MUSIC MERCHANTS
The
M . Schulz
Shipments of all models of pianos
Hundredth Anniversa^ of Birth of
George Washington.
exhibited in our displays during con-
Whereas, the Congress of the United States has
T
created a commission to arrange a fitting nation-w ide
vention week can be made promptly.
observance of the two hundredth anniversary of the
birth of George Washington in 1932; and
Correspondence solicited.
Whereas, the commission so created, composed of
the President of the United States, the Vice-President
of the LInited States, the speaker of the House of
M. SCHULZ C O M P A N Y ,
Representatives, four members of the United States
Senate, four members of the House of Representatives,
711 Milwaukee Ave.,
and eight citizens appointed by the President of the
Chicago, III.
United States, is charged with the duty of planning
and directing the celebration; and
EMIL W. WOLFF, Pres.
Whereas, the high purpose of the event is to com-
FRED P. BASSETT, Sec. and Treas.
memorate the life, character and achievements of the
most illustrious citizen of our republic and to give
every man, woman and child living under the Stars
and Stripes an opportunity to take part in the celebra-
tion which will be outstanding in the world's history;
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