Music Trade Review
Issue: 1908 Vol. 46 N. 23 - Page 4
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THE
MUSIC TRADE
MEW
EDWARD LYMAN BILL - Editor and Proprietor
J. B. SPILLANE, Managing Editor
Executive and Reportorial Stall:
GEO. B. KELLER,
L. E. BOWERS,
W. H. DYKES,
P. H. THOMPSON,
J. HAYDEN CLARENDON,
B. BRITTAIN WILSON,
L. .1. CHAMBERLIN,
A. J. NICKLIN.
BOSTON OFFICE:
CHICAGO OFFICE
ERNEST L. WAITT, 100 Boylston St.E. P. VAN HARLINGEN, Room 806, 156 Wabash Ave.
Telephone, Central 414.
MINNEAPOLIS and ST. PAUL:
ST. LOUIS:
PHILADELPHIA:
R. W. KAUFFMAN.
ADOLF EDSTEN.
CHAS. N. VAN BDREN.
SAN FRANCISCO: S. H. GRAY, 2407 Sacramento St.
CINCINNATI. O.: BERNARD C. BOWEN.
BALTIMORE. MD.: A. ROBERT FRENCH.
LONDON. ENGLAND: 69 Basinghall St., E. C.
W. LIONEL STURDY, Manager.
Published Every Saturday at 1 Madison Avenue, New York
Entered at the New York Post Office as Second Class Matter.
SUBSCRIPTION, (including postage), United States and Mexico, $2.00 per year;
Canada. .fllSU : all other countries, $4.00.
ADVERTISEMENTS, $2,00 per inch, single column, per Insertion. On quarterly or
yearly contracts a special discount Is allowed. Advertising Pages, $60.00; opposite
reading matter, $75.00.
REMITTANCES, in other than currency form, should be made payable to Edward
Lyman Bill.
Music Publishers*
Department *• V
An interesting feature of this publication Is a special depart-
ment devoted exclusively to the world of music publishing.
Exposition Honors Won by The Review
Grand Prix
Paris Exposition, 1900 Silver Medal.Charleston Exposition, 1902
Diploma.Pan-American Exposition, 1901 Gold Medal. ...St. Louis Exposition, 1904
Gold Medal
Lewis-Clark Exposition, 1905.
LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONES-NUMBERS 4677 and 4678 GRAMERCY
Connecting all Departments.
Cable a d d r e s s : "Elbill, N e w York."
NEW
YORK,
JUNE
REVIEW
before at any trade convention. Now, why is this? Simply because
the manufacturers look upon these great trade gatherings as an ex-
cellent opportunity for the exploitation of their wares, and why
should they not ? After all the whole proposition is a commercial
one. Why not admit it, and why not make the conventions great
trade fairs pure and simple? It certainly would do no harm and
then we could come out squarely in the open and admit that these
things help."
T
HE manufacturer who expressed the sentiments above quoted
has changed his views regarding the commercial tendencies
of the associations, for it was only a few years ago that he opposed
strongly anything which savored of commercialism in the annual
gatherings. To-day he frankly states that convention commercial-
ism is the proper thing. Surely that is going some, and we may say
that a number have expressed themselves to The Review along
similar lines. As a matter of fact, for years past some of the manu-
facturers have taken the opportunity afforded by the trade gather-
ings to call the attention of dealers to their specialties. The whole
trend is towards "commercialism," then, as our friend remarks,
why not admit that after all it is the commercial spirit that makes
the industry move. It is the commercial spirit which developed it,
and if it is good to get together for business purposes it is good to
buy goods. Why not ?
Certainly there are numerous piano exhibits scattered all over
New York and there have been already some splendid business deals
consummated with the exhibits as a central moving power. There
is no question as we view the situation but that the association gath-
ering of 1908 will be the biggest business getter of any meeting ever
held in the piano trade. The business, however, is not centered in
one city, for manufacturers from other points have secured quarters
and have placed pianos on exhibition and are profiting by the tre-
mendous gathering of piano men.
6, 1 9 0 8
T would be pretty difficult to estimate just how many pianos will
be sold as a direct outcome of the convention. Certainly the
piano dealers have been buying sparingly all the season. They
have only placed orders to meet their immediate requirements.
When the panic first came they cut off buying entirely and have
used the "come-back" stock, but having exhausted that they did not
then place generous orders. Buy sparingly has been the cry all
along the line, and what has been the result? Dealers' stocks
throughout the country to-day were never so low at the close of
May, therefore not having had the buying spirit for some time, they
are likely to become inoculated with the buying germ in New York,
and a good many of them are going to leave substantial orders before
they return home.
Many are spending time in journeying over the New York
factories. They are seeing many things which interest them and,
of course, which impress them favorably. They are getting all the
pointers possible about business methods, new styles and new fea-
tures in the music trade, and as a result they arc going home well
stored with ideas, and some of them will embrace the present op-
portunity to make new business connections and to place liberal
orders for early fall shipment. As we view it the New York con-
vention is going to be a trade stimulator in the broadest sense. It
is going to help business all over the country, and it seems as if the
business sentiment was the dominant one now in the convention
councils.
I
EDITORIAL
T
HE suggestion made by the committee that the music trade
houses decorate in ho'nor of the two great conventions has
met with a hearty response in some quarters and many of the music
houses and piano factories have donned a holiday attire in the shape
of buntings and decorations which certainly helps to carry out the
idea of a cheery and hearty welcome which New Yorkers extend to
all who" are within our gates.
Every day now adds to the numbers of music trade men who
are coming to New York, and the headquarters of the two conven-
tions at the Hotel Astor is filled to overflowing with trade enthusi-
asts. It is gratifying to note the optimistic sentiment regarding
business which prevails among the visiting delegates. On the whole
the members of the music trade do not seem to be downcast in the
slightest over the business outlook. That trade is dull no one at-
tempts to deny, but piano dealers are facing the future with confi-
dence and with the fixed belief that things will come out all right
this fall.
It is that very optimistic spirit which will help to make the
business wheels revolve. Crop reports certainly indicate an agri-
cultural yield above the normal and all indications now point to
bettered conditions in the financial world. One great result of the
convention will be the fact that all will go* home possessing renewed
confidence in business and in the future of piano making and selling
in this country. Taken all together the music trade gathering of
this year is one of vastly more than ordinary interest and is destined
to have a helpful effect upon business.
A
WELL-KNOWN manufacturer remarked: "I am confident
that music trade gatherings of the future will be practically
trade expositions. In other words, I believe that they will corre-
spond more closely to the annual gatherings in the furniture trade
than any other. It is undeniable that the commercial spirit, not-
withstanding the firmness with which it has been opposed by some
of the piano manufacturers, has developed at a surprising rate.
There are, I believe, more exhibits located in hotels in New York
within easy distance from the convention headquarters than ever
EW YORK has much to interest our visitors, some of whom
have never visited the metropolis before, and therefore its
sights furnish an endless panorama of interest. The music trade
men, too, have an eye to business. The size and extent of New
York piano factories will prove amazing and a visit to them will be
instructive and entertaining.
One of the sights of the city is the tall tower of the Metropoli-
tan Building wherein the editorial rooms of The Review are located.
This building is one of the most interesting sights in New York
and music trade visitors will be cordially welcomed to the head-
quarters of the oldest music trade paper in this country which is in
the shadow of the tall tower of the Metropolitan.
N
POWERFUL lot of good which comes out of these music
trade gatherings is experienced after the delegates return
A
home. They then begin calmly to review the events of their trip
THE
MUSIC TRADE
MEW
EDWARD LYMAN BILL - Editor and Proprietor
J. B. SPILLANE, Managing Editor
Executive and Reportorial Stall:
GEO. B. KELLER,
L. E. BOWERS,
W. H. DYKES,
P. H. THOMPSON,
J. HAYDEN CLARENDON,
B. BRITTAIN WILSON,
L. .1. CHAMBERLIN,
A. J. NICKLIN.
BOSTON OFFICE:
CHICAGO OFFICE
ERNEST L. WAITT, 100 Boylston St.E. P. VAN HARLINGEN, Room 806, 156 Wabash Ave.
Telephone, Central 414.
MINNEAPOLIS and ST. PAUL:
ST. LOUIS:
PHILADELPHIA:
R. W. KAUFFMAN.
ADOLF EDSTEN.
CHAS. N. VAN BDREN.
SAN FRANCISCO: S. H. GRAY, 2407 Sacramento St.
CINCINNATI. O.: BERNARD C. BOWEN.
BALTIMORE. MD.: A. ROBERT FRENCH.
LONDON. ENGLAND: 69 Basinghall St., E. C.
W. LIONEL STURDY, Manager.
Published Every Saturday at 1 Madison Avenue, New York
Entered at the New York Post Office as Second Class Matter.
SUBSCRIPTION, (including postage), United States and Mexico, $2.00 per year;
Canada. .fllSU : all other countries, $4.00.
ADVERTISEMENTS, $2,00 per inch, single column, per Insertion. On quarterly or
yearly contracts a special discount Is allowed. Advertising Pages, $60.00; opposite
reading matter, $75.00.
REMITTANCES, in other than currency form, should be made payable to Edward
Lyman Bill.
Music Publishers*
Department *• V
An interesting feature of this publication Is a special depart-
ment devoted exclusively to the world of music publishing.
Exposition Honors Won by The Review
Grand Prix
Paris Exposition, 1900 Silver Medal.Charleston Exposition, 1902
Diploma.Pan-American Exposition, 1901 Gold Medal. ...St. Louis Exposition, 1904
Gold Medal
Lewis-Clark Exposition, 1905.
LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONES-NUMBERS 4677 and 4678 GRAMERCY
Connecting all Departments.
Cable a d d r e s s : "Elbill, N e w York."
NEW
YORK,
JUNE
REVIEW
before at any trade convention. Now, why is this? Simply because
the manufacturers look upon these great trade gatherings as an ex-
cellent opportunity for the exploitation of their wares, and why
should they not ? After all the whole proposition is a commercial
one. Why not admit it, and why not make the conventions great
trade fairs pure and simple? It certainly would do no harm and
then we could come out squarely in the open and admit that these
things help."
T
HE manufacturer who expressed the sentiments above quoted
has changed his views regarding the commercial tendencies
of the associations, for it was only a few years ago that he opposed
strongly anything which savored of commercialism in the annual
gatherings. To-day he frankly states that convention commercial-
ism is the proper thing. Surely that is going some, and we may say
that a number have expressed themselves to The Review along
similar lines. As a matter of fact, for years past some of the manu-
facturers have taken the opportunity afforded by the trade gather-
ings to call the attention of dealers to their specialties. The whole
trend is towards "commercialism," then, as our friend remarks,
why not admit that after all it is the commercial spirit that makes
the industry move. It is the commercial spirit which developed it,
and if it is good to get together for business purposes it is good to
buy goods. Why not ?
Certainly there are numerous piano exhibits scattered all over
New York and there have been already some splendid business deals
consummated with the exhibits as a central moving power. There
is no question as we view the situation but that the association gath-
ering of 1908 will be the biggest business getter of any meeting ever
held in the piano trade. The business, however, is not centered in
one city, for manufacturers from other points have secured quarters
and have placed pianos on exhibition and are profiting by the tre-
mendous gathering of piano men.
6, 1 9 0 8
T would be pretty difficult to estimate just how many pianos will
be sold as a direct outcome of the convention. Certainly the
piano dealers have been buying sparingly all the season. They
have only placed orders to meet their immediate requirements.
When the panic first came they cut off buying entirely and have
used the "come-back" stock, but having exhausted that they did not
then place generous orders. Buy sparingly has been the cry all
along the line, and what has been the result? Dealers' stocks
throughout the country to-day were never so low at the close of
May, therefore not having had the buying spirit for some time, they
are likely to become inoculated with the buying germ in New York,
and a good many of them are going to leave substantial orders before
they return home.
Many are spending time in journeying over the New York
factories. They are seeing many things which interest them and,
of course, which impress them favorably. They are getting all the
pointers possible about business methods, new styles and new fea-
tures in the music trade, and as a result they arc going home well
stored with ideas, and some of them will embrace the present op-
portunity to make new business connections and to place liberal
orders for early fall shipment. As we view it the New York con-
vention is going to be a trade stimulator in the broadest sense. It
is going to help business all over the country, and it seems as if the
business sentiment was the dominant one now in the convention
councils.
I
EDITORIAL
T
HE suggestion made by the committee that the music trade
houses decorate in ho'nor of the two great conventions has
met with a hearty response in some quarters and many of the music
houses and piano factories have donned a holiday attire in the shape
of buntings and decorations which certainly helps to carry out the
idea of a cheery and hearty welcome which New Yorkers extend to
all who" are within our gates.
Every day now adds to the numbers of music trade men who
are coming to New York, and the headquarters of the two conven-
tions at the Hotel Astor is filled to overflowing with trade enthusi-
asts. It is gratifying to note the optimistic sentiment regarding
business which prevails among the visiting delegates. On the whole
the members of the music trade do not seem to be downcast in the
slightest over the business outlook. That trade is dull no one at-
tempts to deny, but piano dealers are facing the future with confi-
dence and with the fixed belief that things will come out all right
this fall.
It is that very optimistic spirit which will help to make the
business wheels revolve. Crop reports certainly indicate an agri-
cultural yield above the normal and all indications now point to
bettered conditions in the financial world. One great result of the
convention will be the fact that all will go* home possessing renewed
confidence in business and in the future of piano making and selling
in this country. Taken all together the music trade gathering of
this year is one of vastly more than ordinary interest and is destined
to have a helpful effect upon business.
A
WELL-KNOWN manufacturer remarked: "I am confident
that music trade gatherings of the future will be practically
trade expositions. In other words, I believe that they will corre-
spond more closely to the annual gatherings in the furniture trade
than any other. It is undeniable that the commercial spirit, not-
withstanding the firmness with which it has been opposed by some
of the piano manufacturers, has developed at a surprising rate.
There are, I believe, more exhibits located in hotels in New York
within easy distance from the convention headquarters than ever
EW YORK has much to interest our visitors, some of whom
have never visited the metropolis before, and therefore its
sights furnish an endless panorama of interest. The music trade
men, too, have an eye to business. The size and extent of New
York piano factories will prove amazing and a visit to them will be
instructive and entertaining.
One of the sights of the city is the tall tower of the Metropoli-
tan Building wherein the editorial rooms of The Review are located.
This building is one of the most interesting sights in New York
and music trade visitors will be cordially welcomed to the head-
quarters of the oldest music trade paper in this country which is in
the shadow of the tall tower of the Metropolitan.
N
POWERFUL lot of good which comes out of these music
trade gatherings is experienced after the delegates return
A
home. They then begin calmly to review the events of their trip
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