Music Trade Review
Issue: 1892 Vol. 16 N. 15 - Page 6
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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW,
3'4
or repair, he, not being capable of such, does
sometimes do irreparable injury, thereby reflect-
ing discredit upon the manufacturer, the dealer
and
the profession. These are facts of common
What The Chicago Association Has occurrence,
found by competent men in the
Accomplished.
profession.
On account of such fraudulent practices some
OBJECTS OF THE ASSOCIATION.
of the reputable tuners of Chicago saw the need
of finding out the skilled and reputable tuners,
L,abor Organization Concerning Mem-
and called a meeting with the result of forming
bership,
an association. A noteworthy coincidence was
STRONGLY ENDORSED BY THE CHICAGO
that at the same time the tuners of New York,
TRADE.
feeling the same want, without the knowledge
of their Chicago brothers, met and formed an
and incompetence are practiced by association with the same object in view. On
'%' certain individuals who term themselves learning of this the association saw the benefits
piano tuners. There have been for all time in- to be derived by consolidating and forming a
competent and fraudulent persons imposing on National Association, which has been done, and
the public. There have been recently developed here are given the main objects to be covered :
a number of cases where these '' fakirs '' have
i st. To admit to membership none but com-
traveled through the country, and city as well, petent tuners, such competency to be passed up-
representing themselves to be in the employ of on by an examining committee composed of
certain well known firms, and carrying a list of experts.
fraudulent recommendations. These men have
2d. To issue to accepted members a certificate
almost ruined pianos in several cases to our
of
membership that shall in itself be a guarantee
knowledge. It is often the case that the owner
to
all concerned that the holder is a capable
of the instrument, being entirely ignorant of
tuner.
tuning, and the mechanism of action and con-
3d. To establish a bureau of employment
struction, condemns manufacturers of the instru-
through
which those who wish to employ com-
ment instead of the incompetent imposter.
petent
tuners,
and tuners who wish employment,
Manufacturers and dealers are not wholly
can
be
accommodated.
aware of what is going on among their instru-
ments by these imposters. Dealers are apt to Let it be distinctly understood that this is no
employ an incompetent and unscrupulous tuner labor organization, inasmuch as the question of
unknowingly, as he may do passable work at wages and hours of labor are not considered by
tuning on new pianos in the wareroom, but the association.
To this end, and with these objects in view,
when occasion calls him to do "outside " work
that may require skill and ingenuity to regulate we respectfully invite all tuners in good stand-
THE TUNERS.
ing with manufacturers and the trade to join us,
and manufacturers and dealers to support us by
their influence.
In response to circular letter sent by the
National Association of Piano Tuners to the
trade of Chicago, 111., the following replies were
received :
'' We have received your circular letter and
the constitution and by-laws of your Association,
which we have read very carefully. In response
to your invitation to state our opinion, we would
say that we consider your organization in every
way calculated to promote the best interests of
your profession, and that of the trade in general.
We shall most heartily co-operate with you in
any efforts that you may make in this direction.
Wishing you success, and assuring you of our
hearty co-operation in all your legitimate efforts
for the furtherance of your profession, we are,
Yours very truly,
MANUFACTURERS PIANO C O . "
'' We are in receipt of your letter setting forth
the object of your Association, and will say that
it meets with our hearty approval. It is just
such an association as should have been formed
years ago, not only for the protection of piano
dealers, but the general public, who are so fre-
quently imposed upon by irresponsible, incom-
petent and dishonest tuners. Respectfully,
S. BRAINARD'S SON'S C O . "
'' We are in hearty accord with the aims of
your Association, as set forth in your prospectus,
and assure you of cur earnest co-operation. We
trust the efforts of the tuners in coming to-
gether for mutual improvement and protection
will result in elevating the profession to its pro-
per standard, securing for the members recog-
•THE-
SOHMER-SOHMER
IP I-A-IN" O
Are preferred by the Conscientious Musical Instructors.
Are the Favorites of the Music Loving Public.
FACTORIES:
WAREROOMS:
149-155 E. 14th St., New York.
&
CO.
MANUFACTURERS OF
ISAAC I. COLE & SON.
lfANUTACTUBKBB OF
ALL KINDS OF
Piano
Plates
VENEERS.
CAST,
BRONZED
Make a Specialty of Piano Case Yeneers.
DRILLED,
AND
PINNED.
ORNAMENTED.
S P E I N G - F I E L D . OZE3ZIO-
The Boston
F. J. BRAND, Manager.
TAOTOBT AHD WAtnOOM,
Foot 8th St., E. R., New York.
PIANO and ORGAN FELTS
Of Every Description.
39 LINCOLN STREET, BOSTON, MASS.
THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW,
3'4
or repair, he, not being capable of such, does
sometimes do irreparable injury, thereby reflect-
ing discredit upon the manufacturer, the dealer
and
the profession. These are facts of common
What The Chicago Association Has occurrence,
found by competent men in the
Accomplished.
profession.
On account of such fraudulent practices some
OBJECTS OF THE ASSOCIATION.
of the reputable tuners of Chicago saw the need
of finding out the skilled and reputable tuners,
L,abor Organization Concerning Mem-
and called a meeting with the result of forming
bership,
an association. A noteworthy coincidence was
STRONGLY ENDORSED BY THE CHICAGO
that at the same time the tuners of New York,
TRADE.
feeling the same want, without the knowledge
of their Chicago brothers, met and formed an
and incompetence are practiced by association with the same object in view. On
'%' certain individuals who term themselves learning of this the association saw the benefits
piano tuners. There have been for all time in- to be derived by consolidating and forming a
competent and fraudulent persons imposing on National Association, which has been done, and
the public. There have been recently developed here are given the main objects to be covered :
a number of cases where these '' fakirs '' have
i st. To admit to membership none but com-
traveled through the country, and city as well, petent tuners, such competency to be passed up-
representing themselves to be in the employ of on by an examining committee composed of
certain well known firms, and carrying a list of experts.
fraudulent recommendations. These men have
2d. To issue to accepted members a certificate
almost ruined pianos in several cases to our
of
membership that shall in itself be a guarantee
knowledge. It is often the case that the owner
to
all concerned that the holder is a capable
of the instrument, being entirely ignorant of
tuner.
tuning, and the mechanism of action and con-
3d. To establish a bureau of employment
struction, condemns manufacturers of the instru-
through
which those who wish to employ com-
ment instead of the incompetent imposter.
petent
tuners,
and tuners who wish employment,
Manufacturers and dealers are not wholly
can
be
accommodated.
aware of what is going on among their instru-
ments by these imposters. Dealers are apt to Let it be distinctly understood that this is no
employ an incompetent and unscrupulous tuner labor organization, inasmuch as the question of
unknowingly, as he may do passable work at wages and hours of labor are not considered by
tuning on new pianos in the wareroom, but the association.
To this end, and with these objects in view,
when occasion calls him to do "outside " work
that may require skill and ingenuity to regulate we respectfully invite all tuners in good stand-
THE TUNERS.
ing with manufacturers and the trade to join us,
and manufacturers and dealers to support us by
their influence.
In response to circular letter sent by the
National Association of Piano Tuners to the
trade of Chicago, 111., the following replies were
received :
'' We have received your circular letter and
the constitution and by-laws of your Association,
which we have read very carefully. In response
to your invitation to state our opinion, we would
say that we consider your organization in every
way calculated to promote the best interests of
your profession, and that of the trade in general.
We shall most heartily co-operate with you in
any efforts that you may make in this direction.
Wishing you success, and assuring you of our
hearty co-operation in all your legitimate efforts
for the furtherance of your profession, we are,
Yours very truly,
MANUFACTURERS PIANO C O . "
'' We are in receipt of your letter setting forth
the object of your Association, and will say that
it meets with our hearty approval. It is just
such an association as should have been formed
years ago, not only for the protection of piano
dealers, but the general public, who are so fre-
quently imposed upon by irresponsible, incom-
petent and dishonest tuners. Respectfully,
S. BRAINARD'S SON'S C O . "
'' We are in hearty accord with the aims of
your Association, as set forth in your prospectus,
and assure you of cur earnest co-operation. We
trust the efforts of the tuners in coming to-
gether for mutual improvement and protection
will result in elevating the profession to its pro-
per standard, securing for the members recog-
•THE-
SOHMER-SOHMER
IP I-A-IN" O
Are preferred by the Conscientious Musical Instructors.
Are the Favorites of the Music Loving Public.
FACTORIES:
WAREROOMS:
149-155 E. 14th St., New York.
&
CO.
MANUFACTURERS OF
ISAAC I. COLE & SON.
lfANUTACTUBKBB OF
ALL KINDS OF
Piano
Plates
VENEERS.
CAST,
BRONZED
Make a Specialty of Piano Case Yeneers.
DRILLED,
AND
PINNED.
ORNAMENTED.
S P E I N G - F I E L D . OZE3ZIO-
The Boston
F. J. BRAND, Manager.
TAOTOBT AHD WAtnOOM,
Foot 8th St., E. R., New York.
PIANO and ORGAN FELTS
Of Every Description.
39 LINCOLN STREET, BOSTON, MASS.
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