Music Trade Review
Issue: 1915 Vol. 61 N. 4 - Page 11
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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
11
HOW GOOD FELLOWSHIP IS PROMOTED BY PIANO CLUB.
ON THRESHOLD OF FALL ACTIVITY.
Little Groups Seen Conversing on Boat on Outing Show How Piano Men Have Learned to Know
Each Other Better Since New York Organization Became a Success.
This Is How Piano Dealers in Northwest Feel
in Middle of July—Commencing to Stock Up
—Big
Everett Order from
Minneapolis
Athletic Club—Large Steinway Shipments.
true light to-day than they did live years ago be-
fore the club was founded, and in this way much
better feeling towa d each other has been shown
(Special to The Review.)
by them, not only socially but in busi-
MINNEAPOLIS
AND ST. PAUL, MINN., July 19.—
ness, with the result that they have
Piano merchants in the Twin towns already are
worked in unity and with greater
harmony, which has strengthened the talking of fall prospects, of the resumption of
normal business and such interesting topics. July
New York trade as a whole.
An idea as to how the men get to- soon will be over and then the Northwest will be
on the threshold of autumn activities. The pros-
gether on these outings may be seen
pects are fine as a whole. A big crop practically
in the accompanying illustrations,
which were taken by The Review is assured, except as to corn, the yield for which
photographer on the steamer as she is uncertain. Everything else promises big and
sailed up the Sound. Although space prices undoubtedly will be high. Iron shipments
will not allow us to reproduce all also show a tendency to increase, and it is be-
these groups, a very fair idea may be lieved that there will be tremendous activities in
the mining sections in the fall.
gained from those herewith. All over
In the meantime the dealers are stocking up,
the steamer "Commander" such
completing their lines, giving their help the regu-
groups could be found, and very few
lation vacations, and when the trade conditions
on this day were discussing business
improve the piano men will be right on hand to
problems. In one of these particular
pictures George Derby, of the Bjur give it welcome.
The Brooks-Evans Piano Co., through Elmer
Bros. Co., is seen just about to con-
verse with Julius Breckwoldt, the A. Brooks, landed a neat order from the Min-
well-known Dolgeville sounding- neapolis Athletic Club last week—two grands and
Left to Right—A. Lichtenstein, J. W. Looschen, J. E. Davis
board expert. In another group is four uprights, six instruments in all—and they
and J. W. Ackerly.
seen Alex. Lichtenstein, of the Mans- were Everetts too. For a summer day's sale it
hardly could be called bad. Ordinarily, though,
manifested last week at the annual outing at Glen-
business has been inert throughout July. Some
wood on the Sound, the only complete story of
dealers say that it hardly has been up to the
which appeared in The Music Trade Review last
average, and this may be true, as other retail lines
Saturday. This was the fifth annual outing, and
complain that they are not doing the volume of
each one has 1) en considered more successful than
business that ordinarily comes in summer.
One of the Twin City dealers, it has been
learned, was threatened with prosecution for mis-
leading advertising. The object of the threat de-
clares it was a bluff pure and simple, and was in-
spired by the envy of a rival dealer. Well, such
is life !
It is rumored that the P. A. Starck Co. con-
templates a branch store in Minneapolis, but the
report could not be confirmed in time for this
letter. Manager H. S. Krossin, of the St. Paul
branch, is well known in Minneapolis, and the
story is not improbable, though the local dealers
declare that there.are quite enough piano houses
in the field at present.
Large shipments of Steinway and other instru-
ments have been received by the Metropolitan
Music Co., which is Completing its entire line of
pianos for the fall trade.
We chronicle the visit of Gustave Behning to
our cities.
J. E. Frank was a member of the big Shriner
Left to Right—C. H. O. Puess, Henry Behning
caravan that for days passed through the Twin
and William Tonk.
Cities on their way to the imperial shrine at
the preceding one. One interesting feature of the
Seattle.
outing is the fact that although many who attend
one year do not attend the next for some good
SELECT A. B^CHASE GRAND.
reason, there are always newcomers, and those new-
A recent sale made by the H. C. Waite Music
comers meet many of the oldcomers in such a way
as to promote better feeling among men who have George Derby Standing and Julius Breckwoldt. Co., of Cedar Rapids, la., was an A. B. Chase
been but slightly known to each other for many held Piano Co.; John W. Looschen, of the grand piano for the Christian Science Church of
Looschen Piano Case Co.; J. E. Davis, of J. E. that city. The purchase followed a critical exami-
years.
It is always on this day that business cares are Davis, Inc., and J. W. Ackerly, the well-known piano nation by a committee of experts, who expressed
merchant from Patchogue, L. I. The Reyiew man themselves most enthusiastically regarding the
forgotten and each man turns to a full day of
is
sure that they were not talking business, because splendid merits of the A. B. Chase piano along the
thorough enjoyment. Proof that the club has been
lines of tone quality, construction and artistic
lie was there and heard the conversation.
a success is manifested by the fact that clubs of
In another group will be noted Henry Behning, design.
similar nature have been started in other large
of the Behning Piano Co.; C. IT. O. Puess, of the
cities and are progressing.
Saturday half holidays with the piano houses are
The piano manufacturers of New York, and also Cleveland Varnish Co., and William Tonk, presi-
now in full vogue in Albany, N. Y.
the supply men, know each other better in their dent of William Tonk & Bro.
The value of the Piano Club of New York as a
promoter of good fellowship between the members
of the piano trade and supply industries was plainly
WRIGHT
Sales Offices at
437 Sth Ave., New York
George H. Beverly. Manager ol Sale*
METAL PLAYER ACTION
Easily 100% in advance of any action ever offered. Simple—
Responsive—Durable—Beautiful. Contains the Wright "Ideal"
bellows.
Being made of metal (the logical material for player actions)
cannot be affected by dampness or any climatic conditions. Its
exclusive features save many dollars in repair work and
make many sales in competition. Write us.
M. S. Wright Company
Worcester, Mass.
THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
11
HOW GOOD FELLOWSHIP IS PROMOTED BY PIANO CLUB.
ON THRESHOLD OF FALL ACTIVITY.
Little Groups Seen Conversing on Boat on Outing Show How Piano Men Have Learned to Know
Each Other Better Since New York Organization Became a Success.
This Is How Piano Dealers in Northwest Feel
in Middle of July—Commencing to Stock Up
—Big
Everett Order from
Minneapolis
Athletic Club—Large Steinway Shipments.
true light to-day than they did live years ago be-
fore the club was founded, and in this way much
better feeling towa d each other has been shown
(Special to The Review.)
by them, not only socially but in busi-
MINNEAPOLIS
AND ST. PAUL, MINN., July 19.—
ness, with the result that they have
Piano merchants in the Twin towns already are
worked in unity and with greater
harmony, which has strengthened the talking of fall prospects, of the resumption of
normal business and such interesting topics. July
New York trade as a whole.
An idea as to how the men get to- soon will be over and then the Northwest will be
on the threshold of autumn activities. The pros-
gether on these outings may be seen
pects are fine as a whole. A big crop practically
in the accompanying illustrations,
which were taken by The Review is assured, except as to corn, the yield for which
photographer on the steamer as she is uncertain. Everything else promises big and
sailed up the Sound. Although space prices undoubtedly will be high. Iron shipments
will not allow us to reproduce all also show a tendency to increase, and it is be-
these groups, a very fair idea may be lieved that there will be tremendous activities in
the mining sections in the fall.
gained from those herewith. All over
In the meantime the dealers are stocking up,
the steamer "Commander" such
completing their lines, giving their help the regu-
groups could be found, and very few
lation vacations, and when the trade conditions
on this day were discussing business
improve the piano men will be right on hand to
problems. In one of these particular
pictures George Derby, of the Bjur give it welcome.
The Brooks-Evans Piano Co., through Elmer
Bros. Co., is seen just about to con-
verse with Julius Breckwoldt, the A. Brooks, landed a neat order from the Min-
well-known Dolgeville sounding- neapolis Athletic Club last week—two grands and
Left to Right—A. Lichtenstein, J. W. Looschen, J. E. Davis
board expert. In another group is four uprights, six instruments in all—and they
and J. W. Ackerly.
seen Alex. Lichtenstein, of the Mans- were Everetts too. For a summer day's sale it
hardly could be called bad. Ordinarily, though,
manifested last week at the annual outing at Glen-
business has been inert throughout July. Some
wood on the Sound, the only complete story of
dealers say that it hardly has been up to the
which appeared in The Music Trade Review last
average, and this may be true, as other retail lines
Saturday. This was the fifth annual outing, and
complain that they are not doing the volume of
each one has 1) en considered more successful than
business that ordinarily comes in summer.
One of the Twin City dealers, it has been
learned, was threatened with prosecution for mis-
leading advertising. The object of the threat de-
clares it was a bluff pure and simple, and was in-
spired by the envy of a rival dealer. Well, such
is life !
It is rumored that the P. A. Starck Co. con-
templates a branch store in Minneapolis, but the
report could not be confirmed in time for this
letter. Manager H. S. Krossin, of the St. Paul
branch, is well known in Minneapolis, and the
story is not improbable, though the local dealers
declare that there.are quite enough piano houses
in the field at present.
Large shipments of Steinway and other instru-
ments have been received by the Metropolitan
Music Co., which is Completing its entire line of
pianos for the fall trade.
We chronicle the visit of Gustave Behning to
our cities.
J. E. Frank was a member of the big Shriner
Left to Right—C. H. O. Puess, Henry Behning
caravan that for days passed through the Twin
and William Tonk.
Cities on their way to the imperial shrine at
the preceding one. One interesting feature of the
Seattle.
outing is the fact that although many who attend
one year do not attend the next for some good
SELECT A. B^CHASE GRAND.
reason, there are always newcomers, and those new-
A recent sale made by the H. C. Waite Music
comers meet many of the oldcomers in such a way
as to promote better feeling among men who have George Derby Standing and Julius Breckwoldt. Co., of Cedar Rapids, la., was an A. B. Chase
been but slightly known to each other for many held Piano Co.; John W. Looschen, of the grand piano for the Christian Science Church of
Looschen Piano Case Co.; J. E. Davis, of J. E. that city. The purchase followed a critical exami-
years.
It is always on this day that business cares are Davis, Inc., and J. W. Ackerly, the well-known piano nation by a committee of experts, who expressed
merchant from Patchogue, L. I. The Reyiew man themselves most enthusiastically regarding the
forgotten and each man turns to a full day of
is
sure that they were not talking business, because splendid merits of the A. B. Chase piano along the
thorough enjoyment. Proof that the club has been
lines of tone quality, construction and artistic
lie was there and heard the conversation.
a success is manifested by the fact that clubs of
In another group will be noted Henry Behning, design.
similar nature have been started in other large
of the Behning Piano Co.; C. IT. O. Puess, of the
cities and are progressing.
Saturday half holidays with the piano houses are
The piano manufacturers of New York, and also Cleveland Varnish Co., and William Tonk, presi-
now in full vogue in Albany, N. Y.
the supply men, know each other better in their dent of William Tonk & Bro.
The value of the Piano Club of New York as a
promoter of good fellowship between the members
of the piano trade and supply industries was plainly
WRIGHT
Sales Offices at
437 Sth Ave., New York
George H. Beverly. Manager ol Sale*
METAL PLAYER ACTION
Easily 100% in advance of any action ever offered. Simple—
Responsive—Durable—Beautiful. Contains the Wright "Ideal"
bellows.
Being made of metal (the logical material for player actions)
cannot be affected by dampness or any climatic conditions. Its
exclusive features save many dollars in repair work and
make many sales in competition. Write us.
M. S. Wright Company
Worcester, Mass.
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