Music Trade Review
Issue: 1914 Vol. 59 N. 7 - Page 4
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THE MUSIC TRADE
MEW
EDWARD LYMAN BILL - Editor and Proprietor
J. B. SPILLANE, Managing Editor
Executive and Reportorlal Stall:
B. BRITTAIN WILSON,
A. J. NICKLIN,
CARLETON CHACE,
AUGUST J. TTMPE,
L. M. ROBINSON,
W B . B. WHITE,
GLAD HENDERSON,
L. E. BOWERS.
BOSTON OFFICE
CHICAGO OFFICE:
FOHN H. WILSON, J24 Washington St
E- £• ^ A N HARLINGEN Consumers* Building.
_ , , ' , . „,„
280 So. State Street. Telephone, Wabash 5774.
Telephone, Main 6950.
HENRY S. KINGWILL, Associate,
LONDON, ENGLAND: 1 Oresham Ruildings, Basinghall St., E. C.
NEWS SERVICE IS SUPPLIED WEEKLY BY OUR CORRESPONDENTS
LOCATED IN THE LEADING CITIES THROUGHOUT AMERICA.
Published Every Saturday at 373 Fourth Avenue, New York
REVIEW
ing vessels of foreign register to put under the American flag."
Washington also reports that South American countries are
turning to American merchants for many products hitherto
bought in Europe. There is undoubtedly a big opportunity for
a large South American trade, while when control of the sea has
been obtained by some one of the leading combatants, exports
will be resumed again on a large scale with Europe.
For some time, however, as before remarked, the readjust-
ment of conditions will cause an uncertainty and an unbalancing
of conditions in the manufacturing field which will cause dis-
turbance in many industries.
The United States has furnished abundant evidence of its
ability to take care of itself during the present dislocation of
things, and with the good sense and optimism manifested on the
part of the leading commercial and financial interests, there is no
reason why we should not emerge from these "trying days" with
safety and with honor.
I
N many respects the annual convention of the American Guild
of Piano Tuners in 'Rochester, last week, proved a disap-
SUBSCRIPTION (including postage), United States and Mexico, $2.00 per year; Canada.
pointment,
from the point of view of those who had looked to
$3.50; all other countries, $5.00.
ADVERTISEMENTS, $3.00 per inch, single column, per insertion.
On quarterly or
that
organization
to go on record as adopting a strongly pro-
yearly contracts, a special discount is allowed. Advertising pages $90.00.
REMITTANCES. In other than currency forms, should be made payable to Edward
gressive
policy
for
the uplift of the tuning profession. The
Lyman Bill.
avowed
purpose
of
the
organization since the time of its forma-
PljIVPP Piiinn 9fill
Departments conducted by an expert wherein all ques-
I IOJC1 1 lailV ailU
technical
nature
relating
to
the
tuning,
regu-
tion has been to make better tuners of those men already engaged
tions of a
I)f>n!)PfniPnfc
lating and repairing of pianos and player-pianos are
VKpai t l l l t l t i a . d e a h w j t h > w i n b e f o u n d { n a n c , t h e r 8 c c t i 0 n o f t his
in the work, and also to protect the general public, so far as
paper. We also publish a number of reliable technical works, information concerning which
will be cheerfully given upon request.
possible, from the incompetent and fraudulent tuner.
It is right and fitting that the Guild should set a high stand-
Exposition Honors Won by The Review
Grand Prix
Paris Exposition, 1900
Silver Medal- . .Charleston Exposition, 1902
ard
for
its membership, and that the man who seeks membership
Diploma
Pan-American Exposition, 1901
Gold Medal
St. Louis Exposition, 1904
Gold Medal..Lewis-Clark Exposition, 1905
should be able to prove his ability and worthiness to affiliate with
the body as a full member; but it is also right that the man who
XiONG DISTANCE TELEPHONES—NUMBERS 5982—5983 KADIS ON BQ.
Connecting- all Departments
is sincere, and who, without having had the advantages of perfect
Cable address: "Elbill, N»w York."
training, is nevertheless desirous of improving- his work and for-
warding his ideals should be afforded the opportunity. If the
NEW YORK, A U G U S T 1 5 , 1914
earnest but imperfect tuner is unable to enjoy at least association
with Guild members, how is he to prepare himself to meet the
standards of that body?
EDITORIAL
Just so soon as the members and executives of the Guild
fail to give heed to the fact that co-operation between its organi-
RAPID adjustment to new conditions, as a result of the zation and the other forces of the trade, particularly the manu-
facturers and retailers, is absolutely necessary to accomplish
European war upsetting- all business calculations, is under
r
results, just so soon will the usefulness of the organization as a
way. The w ar situation has now assumed a more concrete
constructive
force come to an end.
phase, for the line-up of the great European nations is complete
Under
present
conditions the members of the Guild demand
—at least it would seem so.
that
prospective
members
measure up to a standard which com-
Much as we sympathize with the people of the countries
paratively
few
of
those
now
in the organization were required
who are afflicted in being drawn into this struggle, it is the duty
to meet, and which possibly some could not meet even if re-
of a trade publication to discuss the situation from the purely
quired. The man who is honestly interested in improving his
business standpoint—to consider the war only in its effects on
work and the standing of the tuning profession in general is
business at large, and naturally on the industry which The
worth more as a member to the Guild than a half-dozen who rest
Review represents.
in smug contentment with their own perfection and raise even
In this connection the opinions of some well-known piano
higher the barrier of exclusiveness.
men on this subject will be found in another part of this issue.
The National Piano Manufacturers' Association, at its an-
That all lines of business are being or will be affected to a greater
nual convention some years ago, indorsed the objects of the
or lesser extent is obvious; some will be affected more seriously
Guild, and expressed its willingness to co-operate in any con-
than others, while it is not improbable that a great many busi-
structive work for the welfare of the trade.
nesses may gain as the result of the conflict abroad.
It will take some time to get things running smoothly, but
If the radical element that appeared to control things at the
every effort is being put forth by banks and business interests
Guild convention should by its very radicalism forfeit the right
toward harmonious action. The Western banking institutions,
to such co-operation, and even serious attention, the heaviest
as well as those of the East, are in good shape. The reserves loss will fall on the tuners themselves.
are large, and they have little in the way of deposit liabilities.
The spirit of the dictator, the "you-must-do-this-and-that"
Currency is being conserved as much as possible through the
method, mav be well enough in the conduct of some labor unions,
use of checks as a circulating medium between banks and busi-
whose object is to combat rather than co-operate with the manu-
ness houses. It is the general opinion that within another week
facturer and dealer, but it will not do for the organization that
the situation will be much easier in all lines of business.
heralds the uplift as its object.
Before John Barrett, director general of the Panama-Ameri-
Education does not mean exclusiveness. Teachers do not
can Union, sailed for Panama on Monday to make the first
accomplish their work by congregating in the school buildings,
regular passage through the canal on a commercial ship, he
congratulating themselves upon their great knowledge, and then
said: "The country's business interests are face to face with
bar out the pupils. The members of the Guild announce that
the greatest combined responsibility and possibility in the de- they intend to educate the people in general to look for and
velopment of its South American trade. South America buys
appreciate the competent and honest tuner, and yet when it is
nearly $700,000,000 worth of manufactured products from Europe
suggested that the tuners outside the fold be educated they ex-
every year, and the present situation can only be relieved by
claim: "Who is going to pay for the education"? Surely the
American shipping men chartering special vessels or purchas-
task of adding to the tuning knowledge of the few thousand
Entered at the New York Post Office as Second Class Matter.
A
THE MUSIC TRADE
MEW
EDWARD LYMAN BILL - Editor and Proprietor
J. B. SPILLANE, Managing Editor
Executive and Reportorlal Stall:
B. BRITTAIN WILSON,
A. J. NICKLIN,
CARLETON CHACE,
AUGUST J. TTMPE,
L. M. ROBINSON,
W B . B. WHITE,
GLAD HENDERSON,
L. E. BOWERS.
BOSTON OFFICE
CHICAGO OFFICE:
FOHN H. WILSON, J24 Washington St
E- £• ^ A N HARLINGEN Consumers* Building.
_ , , ' , . „,„
280 So. State Street. Telephone, Wabash 5774.
Telephone, Main 6950.
HENRY S. KINGWILL, Associate,
LONDON, ENGLAND: 1 Oresham Ruildings, Basinghall St., E. C.
NEWS SERVICE IS SUPPLIED WEEKLY BY OUR CORRESPONDENTS
LOCATED IN THE LEADING CITIES THROUGHOUT AMERICA.
Published Every Saturday at 373 Fourth Avenue, New York
REVIEW
ing vessels of foreign register to put under the American flag."
Washington also reports that South American countries are
turning to American merchants for many products hitherto
bought in Europe. There is undoubtedly a big opportunity for
a large South American trade, while when control of the sea has
been obtained by some one of the leading combatants, exports
will be resumed again on a large scale with Europe.
For some time, however, as before remarked, the readjust-
ment of conditions will cause an uncertainty and an unbalancing
of conditions in the manufacturing field which will cause dis-
turbance in many industries.
The United States has furnished abundant evidence of its
ability to take care of itself during the present dislocation of
things, and with the good sense and optimism manifested on the
part of the leading commercial and financial interests, there is no
reason why we should not emerge from these "trying days" with
safety and with honor.
I
N many respects the annual convention of the American Guild
of Piano Tuners in 'Rochester, last week, proved a disap-
SUBSCRIPTION (including postage), United States and Mexico, $2.00 per year; Canada.
pointment,
from the point of view of those who had looked to
$3.50; all other countries, $5.00.
ADVERTISEMENTS, $3.00 per inch, single column, per insertion.
On quarterly or
that
organization
to go on record as adopting a strongly pro-
yearly contracts, a special discount is allowed. Advertising pages $90.00.
REMITTANCES. In other than currency forms, should be made payable to Edward
gressive
policy
for
the uplift of the tuning profession. The
Lyman Bill.
avowed
purpose
of
the
organization since the time of its forma-
PljIVPP Piiinn 9fill
Departments conducted by an expert wherein all ques-
I IOJC1 1 lailV ailU
technical
nature
relating
to
the
tuning,
regu-
tion has been to make better tuners of those men already engaged
tions of a
I)f>n!)PfniPnfc
lating and repairing of pianos and player-pianos are
VKpai t l l l t l t i a . d e a h w j t h > w i n b e f o u n d { n a n c , t h e r 8 c c t i 0 n o f t his
in the work, and also to protect the general public, so far as
paper. We also publish a number of reliable technical works, information concerning which
will be cheerfully given upon request.
possible, from the incompetent and fraudulent tuner.
It is right and fitting that the Guild should set a high stand-
Exposition Honors Won by The Review
Grand Prix
Paris Exposition, 1900
Silver Medal- . .Charleston Exposition, 1902
ard
for
its membership, and that the man who seeks membership
Diploma
Pan-American Exposition, 1901
Gold Medal
St. Louis Exposition, 1904
Gold Medal..Lewis-Clark Exposition, 1905
should be able to prove his ability and worthiness to affiliate with
the body as a full member; but it is also right that the man who
XiONG DISTANCE TELEPHONES—NUMBERS 5982—5983 KADIS ON BQ.
Connecting- all Departments
is sincere, and who, without having had the advantages of perfect
Cable address: "Elbill, N»w York."
training, is nevertheless desirous of improving- his work and for-
warding his ideals should be afforded the opportunity. If the
NEW YORK, A U G U S T 1 5 , 1914
earnest but imperfect tuner is unable to enjoy at least association
with Guild members, how is he to prepare himself to meet the
standards of that body?
EDITORIAL
Just so soon as the members and executives of the Guild
fail to give heed to the fact that co-operation between its organi-
RAPID adjustment to new conditions, as a result of the zation and the other forces of the trade, particularly the manu-
facturers and retailers, is absolutely necessary to accomplish
European war upsetting- all business calculations, is under
r
results, just so soon will the usefulness of the organization as a
way. The w ar situation has now assumed a more concrete
constructive
force come to an end.
phase, for the line-up of the great European nations is complete
Under
present
conditions the members of the Guild demand
—at least it would seem so.
that
prospective
members
measure up to a standard which com-
Much as we sympathize with the people of the countries
paratively
few
of
those
now
in the organization were required
who are afflicted in being drawn into this struggle, it is the duty
to meet, and which possibly some could not meet even if re-
of a trade publication to discuss the situation from the purely
quired. The man who is honestly interested in improving his
business standpoint—to consider the war only in its effects on
work and the standing of the tuning profession in general is
business at large, and naturally on the industry which The
worth more as a member to the Guild than a half-dozen who rest
Review represents.
in smug contentment with their own perfection and raise even
In this connection the opinions of some well-known piano
higher the barrier of exclusiveness.
men on this subject will be found in another part of this issue.
The National Piano Manufacturers' Association, at its an-
That all lines of business are being or will be affected to a greater
nual convention some years ago, indorsed the objects of the
or lesser extent is obvious; some will be affected more seriously
Guild, and expressed its willingness to co-operate in any con-
than others, while it is not improbable that a great many busi-
structive work for the welfare of the trade.
nesses may gain as the result of the conflict abroad.
It will take some time to get things running smoothly, but
If the radical element that appeared to control things at the
every effort is being put forth by banks and business interests
Guild convention should by its very radicalism forfeit the right
toward harmonious action. The Western banking institutions,
to such co-operation, and even serious attention, the heaviest
as well as those of the East, are in good shape. The reserves loss will fall on the tuners themselves.
are large, and they have little in the way of deposit liabilities.
The spirit of the dictator, the "you-must-do-this-and-that"
Currency is being conserved as much as possible through the
method, mav be well enough in the conduct of some labor unions,
use of checks as a circulating medium between banks and busi-
whose object is to combat rather than co-operate with the manu-
ness houses. It is the general opinion that within another week
facturer and dealer, but it will not do for the organization that
the situation will be much easier in all lines of business.
heralds the uplift as its object.
Before John Barrett, director general of the Panama-Ameri-
Education does not mean exclusiveness. Teachers do not
can Union, sailed for Panama on Monday to make the first
accomplish their work by congregating in the school buildings,
regular passage through the canal on a commercial ship, he
congratulating themselves upon their great knowledge, and then
said: "The country's business interests are face to face with
bar out the pupils. The members of the Guild announce that
the greatest combined responsibility and possibility in the de- they intend to educate the people in general to look for and
velopment of its South American trade. South America buys
appreciate the competent and honest tuner, and yet when it is
nearly $700,000,000 worth of manufactured products from Europe
suggested that the tuners outside the fold be educated they ex-
every year, and the present situation can only be relieved by
claim: "Who is going to pay for the education"? Surely the
American shipping men chartering special vessels or purchas-
task of adding to the tuning knowledge of the few thousand
Entered at the New York Post Office as Second Class Matter.
A
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