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Issue: 1931 2259

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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P R E S T 0-T I M E S
July, 1931
OULBRANSEN PIANO IN
GENERAL NEWS AND NOTES
COLLEGE AND AT SEA
PICKED UP AT THE CONVENTION
Tuners Tour the Exhibits
After the National Piano Tuners' Association dinner,
a group of the leaders took it upon themselves to
invite the interested ones to make a tour of the piano
exhibits. The next hour or two was spent in exam-
ining and studying the different makes of pianos with
comments on their principles of construction and the
faculty of invention to which are due such creations.
These men who fearlessly disembowel old pianos in
homes to study their ailments are the best judges of
the merits of almost any make of piano that consti-
tute its claims to popular appreciation. In many of the
exhibits they found these claims more than justified.
They found reasons for superiority in several makes
of pianos there exhibited. Keen and eager, they en-
joyed the stroll and it could not be said of any man
in the group that he took insufficient cognizance of
every method of stringing—every principle of con-
struction for that matter. What each man learned he
kept under his hat, but it is no guess to say that
each learned something worth knowing.
vided some unique features that made it a dinner
long to be remembered with pleasure.
The Vose & Sons Piano Co., Boston, was well rep-
resented at the travelers dinner in the Palmer House.
Notable men of this house in attendance were Presi-
dent and Treasurer George A. Vose and Fred Har-
low.
MARJORIE STRUB'S ACCOMPLISH-
MENTS
Marjorie Strub, 14 years old, daughter of Ben M.
Strub, demonstrated Mathushek pianos at the Mathu-
shek exhibit in the Palmer House at convention time.
Miss Strub plays in the Oak Park High School Or-
58 Years* Service!
and Still Enjoying the Confidence
of Conservative Buyers of High
Class
Piano Benches and Chairs
Radio Tables
I O N G years of activity in our
™ line and close study of the
demands upon the trade have en-
abled us to keep pace with the
advancement of the times.
A. J. Lehmkuhl at Convention
A. J. Lehmkuhl, who was for thirty years with
Lyon & Healy, Chicago, in the piano department, the
last of that period as retail piano manager, and later
for six years with Grunewald's in New Orleans, was
an interesting and interested visitor at the convention.
Mr. Lehmkuhl told a Presto-Times representative that
he is going to remain in the north. He was not at-
tached at the time of the convention to any piano
house, but expects to associate with one soon.
Rich and Schmoller to Visit Europe
Major W. S. Rich, retired piano man who traveled
for twenty years for the McPhail Piano Co., arrived
at the Palmer House late Monday night. June 8, to
meet bis friend, William H. Schmoller, of the Schmol-
ler & Mueller Piano Co., Omaha, Neb. Messrs.
Schmoller and Rich will spend a few days at Mr.
Rich's country place, Lebanon Springs, N. Y., and
sail together on June 18 from the foot of 57th street.
New York, on the steamship Lafayette, of the French
Line for a trip of three or four months in Europe.
They have made similar trips every year together for
the last ten years. They will spend most of the time
in France and Germany and will visit Eisenach, Mr.
Schmoller's native town in Germany. Major Rich is
a widower, his wife having died some time ago.
Efficient Secretarial Workers
It is "all work" and very little "play" with sec-
retaries at big conventions. Yet they are the most
cheerful personalities to be found on the face of the
globe. Harry Meixell, executive secretary of the
Music Industries Chamber of Commerce, and Delbert
L. Loomis. executive secretary of the National Asso-
ciation of Music Merchants, were ubiquitously pres-
ent. Their helpers were more stationary. Here was
Joseph Pavloff, secretary to the convention commit-
tee. Miss Lillian Auerbach, secretary to Mr. Loomis,
and Miss Adeline Stephanek, Mr. Meixell's secretary
—all busy as bees in a buckwheat field. And every
one of them radiating good-nature.
Albert Behning, of New York, was very much
missed from the travelers dinner.
Among those at the travelers dinner were A. A.
Mahan and Mr. Mclntyre, two of the most popular
piano road men in the United States.
Arthur and Ferdinand were both there. Arthur who
and Ferdinand who? Why Arthur and Ferdinand
Wessell, of New York, of course, manufacturers of
tbe Wessell, Nickel & Gross piano actions.
Ralph Henry Day, of Ivers & Pond, president of
National Piano and Music Travelers Association, is.
very much at home in that group of hustlers. Toast-
master Henry Hewitt, of the M. Schulz Co., pro-
The Mathushek Piano Mfg. Co. representatives say
that their trade at the convention was the best they
have ever had at a similar gathering.
V
Noll Men Visit Convention
One of the men met at the convention by a Presto-
Times representative was H. W. Noll, president of
the Noll Piano Co., 1015-19 Muskego avenue, Milwau-
kee, Wis. He was accompanied by his wife, Mrs.
M. K. Noll, and also by Herbert J. Konen, vice-presi-
dent and general manager of the company. He han-
dles the Chas. Frederick Stein piano among others,
the Stein being his leader. Mr. Noll says piano trade
is improving recently.
Kimball Convention Advertising
Local papers in Chicago all carried special adver-
tisements during convention week by piano houses
calling attention to their wares. The W. W. Kimball
Co. said: "See our Wabash avenue windows this
week. They are of interest to Chicagoans and the
hundreds of piano dealers attending the National Con-
vention in session here."
The Gulbransen piano has been chosen for one of
the sorority buildings at Montana State college, Boze-
man, Mont. It is a 5-foot 4-inch grand in an artistic
burl walnut veneer. J. M. Seaman, proprietor of the
Song Shop, Livingston, Mont., made the deal.
Lieut. Commander Berkey, of the U. S. Navy, has
ordered his third Gulbransen Minuet piano since his
connection with the Navy. The new one is to be
used on the U. S. S. Texas, to which he is at present
attached. All these instruments are still giving "emi-
nent satisfaction," to quote Lt. Commander Berkey's
own words.
appreciate the confidence
of the public which we en-
joy and are at all times ready
and willing to serve the trade.
TONK MFG. CO.
FACTORIES
1912 Lewis St. — Chicago
MARJOHIE STRUB.
chestra. She plays in the trio in Oak Park clubs,
the Y. M. C. A. and in public entertainments. She
is a pupil in the Bliss School of Music and stands
high in her other studies, thereby confirming tbe views
of modern educators that the study of music brightens
the minds of the young in other branches of learn-
ing.
Why Mathushek Exhibit Was Interesting
There were many interesting things to be seen at
the Mathushek exhibit in Chicago at the recent con-
vention aside from the pianos themselves. C. Albert
Jacob, Jr., John H. Gettell of New York and Ben
Strub of Chicago, entertained some of the callers by
showing them some relics of a former day. Kept
under lock and key in a desk, they had with them a
book published over fifty years ago in which the
Mathushek piano was elaborated upon, specifying
that the Mathushek Piano Mfg. Co. was established
in 1863. The company had at the exhibition this
month one of the old Mathushek catalogs, printed in
February, 1871, when their wareroom was at 23 East
Fourteenth street. New York. On the back of this
catalog was a picture of the factory of the company
at New Haven, Conn. The plant back in those days,
even, was 416 feet long and 120 feet wide. Back in
1871 the Mathushek Piano Mfg. Co. was putting up
a fight in favor of building and using the best in
pianos, for their catalog of that year says: "A cheap
piano is dear at any price. It is certainly much safer
for all buyers of pianos to purchase only pianos of
a reliable maker whose reputation is thoroughly es-
tablished, and whose pianos are giving universal satis-
faction in almost every town in the United States."
"Tony" Maresh, of Cleveland, also has an old relic
in the shape of a book two inches thick, filled with
pages of sheet music. It was published 65 years
ago and the only advertisement in it is one by the
Mathushek Piano Co., showing a picutre of the Mathu-
shek grand piano.
The group of tuners who took an after-dinner stroll
of examination of the different makes of pianos ex-
hibited at the convention found much to please them
in the construction of the Mathushek instruments, as
some of their expressions made in the hearing of a
Presto-Times representative indicated.
4627 E. 50th St. — Los Angeles
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Pianos When Equipped with
A. C. Cheney Actions
are capable of giving forth their
best musical qualities.
An A. C. Cheney Action is the sort
of intermediate mechanical agency
without the help of which good
piano music cannot be produced.
Order directly from the
A. C. CHENEY PIANO
ACTION COMPANY
CASTLETON, N. Y.
Gerts, Lumbard & Co.
BRUSH MAKERS
entabllshed 1850; Incorporated 1891
K. C. I.iimhard, President; F. A. Crego, Treasurer;
W. S. fterts. Secretary
Factory, 2100-2116 West Grand Avenue,
Chicago, III., U. S. A.
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