NEW OFFICERS OF NATIONAL
ASSOCIATIONS
W. A. MENNIE AS USUAL
DOES A GOOD JOB
The 40th Convention of The Nation-
al Association of Music Merchants has
become-history, good history. It was
successful in every respect according
to the general consensus of opinion.
Mr. \Y. A. Mennie. the Executive Sec-
retary once again demonstrated his
ability as an organizer and as a man of
good will. Things went along very
smoothly. In fact Mr. Mennie says;
"1 did not have a single complaint."
Presto Music Times, along with all the
others who attended the Convention,
wishes to thank Mr. Mennie and also
congratulate him on the success of the
Convention.
National Association oj Music Merchants
President. Melville Clark. Clark Music Co.. Syracuse. N. Y.;
Vice Presidents. Harry D. Griffith, Griffith Piano Co., Newark.
N. J.; D. F. McCormack, Sherman, Clay & Co., San Francisco,
Cal.; Clarence S. Hammond. Frederick Loeser & Co.. Inc.,
Brooklyn, N. Y.; Luke H. Moore, N. Stetson & Co.. Philadelphia.
Pa.; Secretary, S. Ernest Philpitt, S. Ernest Philpitt & Son,
Miami. Fla.; Treasurer. Byron Collins, Steinway & Sons, Xew
York, N. Y.; Executive Secretary, \V. A. Mennie, 45 West 45th
Street, New York, N. Y.
IV. A. Mennie, Ex-
ecutive S c c r e t a r y
NAMM
National Piano Mfrs. Assn. oj America, Inc.
President, R. C. Rolfing. The Rudolph Wurlitzer Co., Chicago,
111.; Yice-President, George H. Stapely, The Everett Piano Co.,
South Haven, Mich.; Treasurer, Eugene A. Schmitt. Hardman,
Peck & Co., New York, N. Y.; Secretary. \Y. A. Mennie.
National Assn. oj Band Instruincut Mjrs. Inc
President. Fred A. Holtz; Martin Band Instrument Co., Elk-
hart. Tnd.; Sec-Treasurer. (). E. Beers, Buescher Band Instrument
Co.. Elkhart, hid.; Executive Secy., W. A. Mennie. New York,
N. Y.
Lawrence If. Seh
Publicity Counsel
for the
National Piano
Manufacturers
. Issociation
National Assn. oj Musical Merchandise Ji / holesalers, Inc.
President, Max Targ. Targ & Dinner, Inc.. Chicago. 111.; 1st
Vice-Pres., Henry Grossman, Grossman Music Co., Cleveland.
Ohio; 2nd Vice-Pres.. L. R. Juhl, H. & A. Selmer. Inc.. Elkhart,
hid.; Treasurer, T. J. Gauss. Jr., Gretsch & Brenner. Inc.. Xew
York, N. Y.; Secretary, W. A. Mennie. Xew York. X. Y.
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National Assn. of Musical Merchandise Manufacturers, Inc.
President. George F. Chapin. Music Strings. Tnc, Xew York,
Y. ; Vice-President. H. K. Kuhrmeyer. Kay Musical Instru-
X. . Y.;
c t Co., _ Chicago. 111. ; Secy.-Treasurer, W. A. Mennie, Xew
ment
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York,
Y.
LAWRENCE
II. SUEZ SPEAKS OP GOODWILL
JN THE MUSIC
INDUSTRY
The recently concluded Convention in Xew York was an excel-
lent demonstration—if any were needed—of the fact that the Amer-
ican Music industry is keenly alive to the responsibilities of its
position in our present emergency.
Although the threat of impending material shortages cast a long
shadow over the outlook for the future, neither manufacturer nor
merchant evidenced any trend toward defeatism. Instead, ever}'
indication pointed to the willingness of all concerned to make their
sacrifices in good spirits and at the same time to exert every legiti-
mate effort to supply the public's growing demand lor music.
It is in times like these that the benefits of better understanding
among manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers — such as en-
gendered by our industry-wide get-togethers — are most fully
appreciated. A mutual understanding of each other's problems is
bound to lessen the dangers of strained relationships which might
naturally arise as a result of delayed shipments, inability to fill
orders and other situations growing out of today's abnormal con-
ditions.
From conversations 1 had at the convention, T am sure the
music industry realizes that it is entering a crucial period. The
uncertainty of obtaining necessary raw materials unfortunately
comes at a time when the demand for instruments is definitely on
the upgrade, after a period of rather lean years. I am certain, how-
ever, that the industry will attack whatever problems may be ahead
with its characteristic determination and ingenuity.
Lawrence II. Selz
PACK EIGHT
National Piano Travelers Association
President. John H. Gettell. Mathushek. Piano Mfg. Co.. Xew
York. X. Y. ; Vice-President. Ben F. Duval, W. W. Kimball Co.,
Chicago, 111.; Secretary. Wm. C. Heat on, Estey Piano Corp.,
Bluffton. hid.
CONVENTION ATTENDANCE
The total registration this year was 3,551 as compared with a
total registration last year at the Hotel Stevens, Chicago, of 3,680.
The total number of exhibits was 174.
NEXT CONVENTION
The Board of Control has voted to hold the 1942 Convention in
Chicago. The details for the next Convention have been placed
in the hands of the new President, Melville Clark, and the Execu-
tive Secretary, W. A. Mennie. All Aboard For Chicago In 1942!
IMPORTANT!
Just received! President Clark's Message of
Cooperation with our Government is on page 34
BE SURE TO READ IT!
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