Music Trade Review
Issue: 1912 Vol. 55 N. 14 - Page 13
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THE!
MU3IC TRADE
REVIEW
13
CELEBRATE G. W. MORGAN'S ANNIVERSARY AS MANAGER.
whole year past it has been my pleasure to have
been associated with a force that has always ac-
Members of Sales Force of Piano and Musical Instrument Departments of Gimbel Bros. Give ceded to my last request in a most gratifying man-
Manager a Banquet to Mark Progress Made During His First Year as Chief—A Joyous ner, and in this way greatly improved our depart-
ments, the success of which is due to me only in
Evening for All Concerned—Handsome Gifts Presented on All Sides.
my selection of you gentlemen. On October 1 we
The inner man was certainly well taken care of. start another year, and with the same hearty co-
This week marks the second anniversary of
During the dinner, Benj. Switky, the well-known operation which you have given in the past, it
the entrance of Gimbel Bros, into the retail field
talking machine jobber, and a guest, was unani-
seems to me to be a forerunner of a greater suc-
in New York, and incidentally the opening of
cessful business future to Gimbel Bros, in both
their piano department in this city. The occasion mously selected as toastmaster, and proved a very
wise choice. He at once introduced Fred. J. pianos and talking machines."
is especially significant to the staffs of the piano,
talking machine, small goods and sheet music de- Fitzgerald, assistant manager of the department,
Not to be outdone, Mr. Morgan then proceeded
partments of Gimbel's in that it marks the close who presented to Mr. Morgan, in the name of
to hand to each one present a handsome gold scarf-
the staff of the piano department, an elaborate pin set with small stones. Next J. H. Dodin, in
of George W. Morgan's first year as manager of
the department, where the line upon which success diamond studded fob. In making the presentation, behalf of the staff of talking machine and sheet
has been founded consists of the Vose, Shoninger, Mr. Fitzgerald said in part:
music departments, presented to Mr. Morgan a
massive silver loving cup suitably engraved. Mr.
Morgan then came back with high class cigars for
the crowd. For a time it seemed like Christmas
eve, with Santa Claus in the offing, especially when
Mr. Switky distributed automatic cigar lighters
among the guests and the literary ambitions of
the diners were inflamed through the receipt of
dainty little gold pencils from trie staff.
Following the exchange of congratulations and
good wishes between Mr. Morgan and his staff,
A. H. Kayton, president of the Milton Piano Co.,
who was listed as "A European Traveler," ad-
dressed the gathering on the subject of team work
with the Gimbel staff as a concrete example of
what might be accomplished when the members of
a staff stick together. Mr. Kayton paid a high
compliment to the progress made by the Gimbel
department, to the energy, ability and personality
of Mr. Morgan, and was loudly applauded. Then
Lipman Kaiser, the well-known talking machine
ambassador, followed with a short and complimen-
tary address of informal character. Wm. A. Sambo-
lino, the prominent small goods man, was also
among the speakers of the evening, and paid many
compliments both to Mr. Morgan and to the staff.
Telegrams of congratulation were received from
Messrs. Oakley and Wendel, of the executive staff
of Gimbel Bros., and a letter from Edward Lyman
Bill, expressing his regret at his inability to be
present, was also read.
The entertainment offered and supplied in its en-
Those Present at the Morgan Dinner—W. A. Sambolino, F. J. Fitzgerald, Manager G. W. Mor- tirety by the members of the staff, was of a nature
gan and J. H. Dodin, Seated in Front, from Left to Right.
to make the manager of a high class Broadway
There was H.
"We are gathered together this evening for a cabaret turn green with envy.
Strohber, Conried and other makes of pianos, the
Wakefield
Smith,
well-known
as
a
composer of
few moments to express our appreciation of the
Farrand-Cecilian line and the Vose, Shoninger
?nd Strohber player-pianos, Victor talking ma- leadership and to congratulate Mr. George Mor- high class songs, and who wrote a special song for
gan upon the first anniversary in his position as the occasion dedicated to Mr. Morgan, who pre-
chines and Victrolas and sheet music.
sided at the piano, and later recited with the grace
In honor of Mr. Morgan's anniversary, the mem- buyer of the piano and musical departments of
and
assurance of a professional. Jesse C. Van
bers of his staff and his friends tendered him an Gimbel Bros., New York.
"Early in the month of September, Mr. Morgan Camp, whose fine baritone voice edified the con-
elaborate dinner in the Pomepiian Room at Col-
aizzi's restaurant on last Saturday evening, and it distributed among us a letter, typical of good fel- gregations of one of the largest churches in the
was a dinner that will long be remembered by lowship, earnestness and advice. Mr. Morgan be- city, sang numerous songs in a manner that aroused
those who participated. There were just eighteen lieves, and has educated all of us to believe, that enthusiasm. George H. Boardman, dean of the
present besides the guest of honor, and before the there is no better piano department than Gimbel staff, played the sextette from "Lucia" with the
first course had been served everyone became a Bros, in New York City, and furthermore, Mr. left hand alone, much better than some good pian-
charter member of the happy Morgan family and Morgan has set out to make the business of this ists can play it with both hands. Then there were
department larger than any other store, and we six hand renditions of well-known pieces^ with Mr.
left formality and the grouch on the outside.
The menu, prepared by J. H. Dodin, H. W. believing in Mr. Morgan's energy and foresight, Smith at one piano, Mr. Fitzgerald at the other
Smith and F. J. Fitzgerald, was a work of art know this large increase of business will eventually and Mr. Boardman dividing his attention between
the two.
'
and thoroughly entertaining of itself. Each course be brought about.
Even the morning-after headache will not be
"Louis S. Gimbel and Mr. Morgan are very
received attention, and the recipe given for the
mock turtle soup, with its calve's brains, pigs feet, fond of using baseball and football expressions, able to dim the memory of the dinner given to Mr.
square piano leg and glue was horrifying in the with which to illustrate. I think we will all agree Morgan on his first anniversary as manager It
v;as a real joyfest.
extreme. The combination was also guaranteed to that anything Mr. Morgan says 'comes right off
Those present included George W. Morgan, Fred.
make sales stick. Nothing on the elaborate list the bat.' 'He generally makes a good drive with
was skipped. Then, too, under the name of each very few foul tips,' and I guess that's pretty good J Fitzgerald, A. H. Kayton, J. H. Dodin, H.
guest there appeared some trite phrase describing pitching for me. Not only does Mr. Morgan Wakefield Smith, Harry K. Mance, L. Ball, Lipman
some special characteristic and calculated to make know the game himself, but he 'has taught us Kaiser, Benj. Switky, George H. Boardman, Carl
to 'catch the ball,' and educated us in the fine art H. Eichner, J. W. Barlow, C. H. Sambolino, Wm.
the reader pay close attention.
If the list of eatables was elaborate, the avail- of team work, which it is essential for every de- A. Sambolino, A. W. Lonquet, Jesse C. Van Camp.
George D. Cullis, Theodore Nelson, J. P. Fitzsim-
able supply of drinkables was such as would rouse partmant to have, in order to enjoy success."
the envy of a member of the bartenders' union,
Mr. Morgan expressed his appreciation of the mons and B. B. Wilson.
running the gauntlet of cocktails, beer, a bit o' friendly feeling exhibited by his staff through the
mountain dew, described as being "as harmless as toastmaster, who read the following:
The Adams Piano Co. has closed its branch
a baby," and a small ocean of real joy water, so
"Fellow Workers and Friends—To say that I
store in Lewiston, 111., and shipped the stock back
much of the latter that there was some left over. am delighted is putting it too mildly. For one to Canton, 111.
WINTER & CO.
220 SOUTHERN BOULEVARD, N E W YORK
=====
Manufacturers of
=====
Superior Pianos
and Player Pianos
THE!
MU3IC TRADE
REVIEW
13
CELEBRATE G. W. MORGAN'S ANNIVERSARY AS MANAGER.
whole year past it has been my pleasure to have
been associated with a force that has always ac-
Members of Sales Force of Piano and Musical Instrument Departments of Gimbel Bros. Give ceded to my last request in a most gratifying man-
Manager a Banquet to Mark Progress Made During His First Year as Chief—A Joyous ner, and in this way greatly improved our depart-
ments, the success of which is due to me only in
Evening for All Concerned—Handsome Gifts Presented on All Sides.
my selection of you gentlemen. On October 1 we
The inner man was certainly well taken care of. start another year, and with the same hearty co-
This week marks the second anniversary of
During the dinner, Benj. Switky, the well-known operation which you have given in the past, it
the entrance of Gimbel Bros, into the retail field
talking machine jobber, and a guest, was unani-
seems to me to be a forerunner of a greater suc-
in New York, and incidentally the opening of
cessful business future to Gimbel Bros, in both
their piano department in this city. The occasion mously selected as toastmaster, and proved a very
wise choice. He at once introduced Fred. J. pianos and talking machines."
is especially significant to the staffs of the piano,
talking machine, small goods and sheet music de- Fitzgerald, assistant manager of the department,
Not to be outdone, Mr. Morgan then proceeded
partments of Gimbel's in that it marks the close who presented to Mr. Morgan, in the name of
to hand to each one present a handsome gold scarf-
the staff of the piano department, an elaborate pin set with small stones. Next J. H. Dodin, in
of George W. Morgan's first year as manager of
the department, where the line upon which success diamond studded fob. In making the presentation, behalf of the staff of talking machine and sheet
has been founded consists of the Vose, Shoninger, Mr. Fitzgerald said in part:
music departments, presented to Mr. Morgan a
massive silver loving cup suitably engraved. Mr.
Morgan then came back with high class cigars for
the crowd. For a time it seemed like Christmas
eve, with Santa Claus in the offing, especially when
Mr. Switky distributed automatic cigar lighters
among the guests and the literary ambitions of
the diners were inflamed through the receipt of
dainty little gold pencils from trie staff.
Following the exchange of congratulations and
good wishes between Mr. Morgan and his staff,
A. H. Kayton, president of the Milton Piano Co.,
who was listed as "A European Traveler," ad-
dressed the gathering on the subject of team work
with the Gimbel staff as a concrete example of
what might be accomplished when the members of
a staff stick together. Mr. Kayton paid a high
compliment to the progress made by the Gimbel
department, to the energy, ability and personality
of Mr. Morgan, and was loudly applauded. Then
Lipman Kaiser, the well-known talking machine
ambassador, followed with a short and complimen-
tary address of informal character. Wm. A. Sambo-
lino, the prominent small goods man, was also
among the speakers of the evening, and paid many
compliments both to Mr. Morgan and to the staff.
Telegrams of congratulation were received from
Messrs. Oakley and Wendel, of the executive staff
of Gimbel Bros., and a letter from Edward Lyman
Bill, expressing his regret at his inability to be
present, was also read.
The entertainment offered and supplied in its en-
Those Present at the Morgan Dinner—W. A. Sambolino, F. J. Fitzgerald, Manager G. W. Mor- tirety by the members of the staff, was of a nature
gan and J. H. Dodin, Seated in Front, from Left to Right.
to make the manager of a high class Broadway
There was H.
"We are gathered together this evening for a cabaret turn green with envy.
Strohber, Conried and other makes of pianos, the
Wakefield
Smith,
well-known
as
a
composer of
few moments to express our appreciation of the
Farrand-Cecilian line and the Vose, Shoninger
?nd Strohber player-pianos, Victor talking ma- leadership and to congratulate Mr. George Mor- high class songs, and who wrote a special song for
gan upon the first anniversary in his position as the occasion dedicated to Mr. Morgan, who pre-
chines and Victrolas and sheet music.
sided at the piano, and later recited with the grace
In honor of Mr. Morgan's anniversary, the mem- buyer of the piano and musical departments of
and
assurance of a professional. Jesse C. Van
bers of his staff and his friends tendered him an Gimbel Bros., New York.
"Early in the month of September, Mr. Morgan Camp, whose fine baritone voice edified the con-
elaborate dinner in the Pomepiian Room at Col-
aizzi's restaurant on last Saturday evening, and it distributed among us a letter, typical of good fel- gregations of one of the largest churches in the
was a dinner that will long be remembered by lowship, earnestness and advice. Mr. Morgan be- city, sang numerous songs in a manner that aroused
those who participated. There were just eighteen lieves, and has educated all of us to believe, that enthusiasm. George H. Boardman, dean of the
present besides the guest of honor, and before the there is no better piano department than Gimbel staff, played the sextette from "Lucia" with the
first course had been served everyone became a Bros, in New York City, and furthermore, Mr. left hand alone, much better than some good pian-
charter member of the happy Morgan family and Morgan has set out to make the business of this ists can play it with both hands. Then there were
department larger than any other store, and we six hand renditions of well-known pieces^ with Mr.
left formality and the grouch on the outside.
The menu, prepared by J. H. Dodin, H. W. believing in Mr. Morgan's energy and foresight, Smith at one piano, Mr. Fitzgerald at the other
Smith and F. J. Fitzgerald, was a work of art know this large increase of business will eventually and Mr. Boardman dividing his attention between
the two.
'
and thoroughly entertaining of itself. Each course be brought about.
Even the morning-after headache will not be
"Louis S. Gimbel and Mr. Morgan are very
received attention, and the recipe given for the
mock turtle soup, with its calve's brains, pigs feet, fond of using baseball and football expressions, able to dim the memory of the dinner given to Mr.
square piano leg and glue was horrifying in the with which to illustrate. I think we will all agree Morgan on his first anniversary as manager It
v;as a real joyfest.
extreme. The combination was also guaranteed to that anything Mr. Morgan says 'comes right off
Those present included George W. Morgan, Fred.
make sales stick. Nothing on the elaborate list the bat.' 'He generally makes a good drive with
was skipped. Then, too, under the name of each very few foul tips,' and I guess that's pretty good J Fitzgerald, A. H. Kayton, J. H. Dodin, H.
guest there appeared some trite phrase describing pitching for me. Not only does Mr. Morgan Wakefield Smith, Harry K. Mance, L. Ball, Lipman
some special characteristic and calculated to make know the game himself, but he 'has taught us Kaiser, Benj. Switky, George H. Boardman, Carl
to 'catch the ball,' and educated us in the fine art H. Eichner, J. W. Barlow, C. H. Sambolino, Wm.
the reader pay close attention.
If the list of eatables was elaborate, the avail- of team work, which it is essential for every de- A. Sambolino, A. W. Lonquet, Jesse C. Van Camp.
George D. Cullis, Theodore Nelson, J. P. Fitzsim-
able supply of drinkables was such as would rouse partmant to have, in order to enjoy success."
the envy of a member of the bartenders' union,
Mr. Morgan expressed his appreciation of the mons and B. B. Wilson.
running the gauntlet of cocktails, beer, a bit o' friendly feeling exhibited by his staff through the
mountain dew, described as being "as harmless as toastmaster, who read the following:
The Adams Piano Co. has closed its branch
a baby," and a small ocean of real joy water, so
"Fellow Workers and Friends—To say that I
store in Lewiston, 111., and shipped the stock back
much of the latter that there was some left over. am delighted is putting it too mildly. For one to Canton, 111.
WINTER & CO.
220 SOUTHERN BOULEVARD, N E W YORK
=====
Manufacturers of
=====
Superior Pianos
and Player Pianos
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