Music Trade Review
Issue: 1916 Vol. 62 N. 7 - Page 4
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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
REVIEW
tra, or for use on talking machine records and music rolls and also
makes possible the much despised, but widely bought, "popular"
and ragtime tunes.
HAT there will be a big call for pianos throughout the country
this year is evident from the prosperous conditions reported
by the various States. The working people are employed as never
before and at high wages and these are the people who buy pianos—
at least, the largest number of them—when times are good.
PUBLISHED BY THE ESTATE OF EDWARD LYMAN BILL
Some statistics recently compiled by the New York State De-
(C. L. BILL, Executrix.)
partment
of Labor give absolute proof of the general improvement
J. B. SPILLANE, Editor
J. RAYMOND BILL, Associate Editor
in all lines of industry during the past six months. Returns from
AUGUST J. TIMPE
Business Manager
1,300 representative concerns, employing nearly half a million of
workers,
show that for the six months ending December 31, 1915,
Executive and Reportorial Staff:
B. BKITTAIN WILSON,
CARLETON CHACE,
L. M. ROBINSON,
GLAD HENDERSON,
the
average
increase of employes was 17 per cent, and that wages
A. J. NICKLIN,
WM. B. WHITE,
WILSON D. BUSH,
L. E. BOWERS.
BOSTON OFFICE] i
CHICAGO OFFICES t
increased
27
per cent.
Toarir H Wrranw s?i Waihlnstnii «t
E.
P. VAW HARLINGEN, Consumers' Building,
J
"TdSw^dJSSoT"
* a <> So. State Street. Telephone. W.bash 1774.
The greatest increase is found in the pig iron and rolling mill
HENRY S. KINGWIU, Associate.
industry, where employment increased; 60 per'
ifHWS SERVICE! IS SUPPLIED W E E K L Y BY OUR CORRESPONDENTS
80 per cent. Shipbuilders reported a 9 per cent, increase in em-
LOCATED IN THHJ LEADING CITIES THROUGHOUT AMERICA.
ployes and 40 per cent, increase in wages. Employment in the cloth-
Published Every Saturday at 373 Fourth Avenue, New York
ing, millinery and laundering group decreased 8 per cent., but wages
increased 25 per cent. Wood manufacturers, including sawmill prod-
Entered at the New York Post Office as Second Class Matter.
ucts, cabinet work and the making of pianos, increased their workers
SUBSCRIPTION (including postage). United Statea and Mexico, $8.00 per year;
Canada, $8.60; all other countries, $6.00.
10 per cent, and wages went up 19 per cent., one piano manufacturer
ADVERTISEMENTS, $8.60 per inch, single column, per insertion. On quarterly or
reporting an increase of 30 per cent, in wages up to November, 1915.
yearly contracts, a special discount is allowed. Advertising pages, $110.00.
REMITTANCES, in other than currency forms, should be made payable to the Estate of
Another absolute indication of prosperity is to be found in the
Edward Lyman Bill.
Departments conducted by an expert wherein all ques-
semi-annual
reports of the savings banks in New York City. Dur-
Player-Piano and
tions of a technical nature relating to the tuning, regu-
lating and repairing of pianos and player-pianos are
ing
the
last
six months of 1915 the enormous sum of $30,000,000
p
J e , i t w i t h. will be found in another section of this
was deposited in the 59 savings banks in the metropolitan district,
paper. We also publish a number of reliable technical works, information concerning
which will be cheerfully given upon request.
and the number of new accounts opened during that period was
Exposition Honors Won by The Review
close to half a million. The amount of money on deposit in the
Grand Prix
Paris Exposition, 1900 Silver Medal... Charleston Exposition, 1902
ten largest savings banks in the city on January 1, 1916, was
Diploma
Pan-American Exposition, 1901 Gold Medal
St. Louit Exposition, 1904
Gold Medal. .Lewis-Clark Exposition, 1905.
$20,000,000
more than on the same date in 1915.
DXSTAVO2 TEKBFHONSB—XTOUBBBg 6988—5983 XADIBOV SQ.
These facts point to a vastly increased purchasing power which
Connecting- all Department*
Cable address: "Elbill, Hew York."
the average citizen of the Empire State is enjoying to-day. The
NEW YORK, FEBRUARY 12, 1 9 J 6 .
substantial increase in wages shown in every line, not even except-
ing the one industry mentioned above where employment suffered
a slight decrease, means that the working class will have more
money to spend during the months to come than they have had for
EDITORIAL
some time. The average worker believes more or less thoroughly
in the value of the active circulation of money, and he therefore
T the Hotel Astor, New York, on Tuesday and Wednesday of
spends a larger percentage of his earnings than does his more ex-
. next week, there will be a gathering- of the clans of the music
clusive brother of the professional or capitalistic class.
trade such as has never been seen before in this country, not in
As has been pointed out in previous issues of The Review, the
point of attendance, but in the number of branches of the trade
thoughts of the worker, when prosperity comes, are toward giving
represented at the sessions for the consideration of the Klugh
some material manifestation of the increased prosperity he is en-
plan for the Music Trade Chamber of Commerce. Whatever the
actual result of the meetings at least one of the arguments of the joying through the medium of something that shall have its influ-
ence upon his home. Better quarters, better clothes, better furnish-
opponents to the plan, to the effect that it would be impossible to
ings, a better table—all these things are sought after by the wage-
bring the various branches of the trade together, has been refuted
earner when the tide of increased wages turns his way. The piano
in part at least.
occupies a unique position in that it enhances not only the appear-
It is right and proper that the various divisions of the trade
ance of the home, but is at the same time a form of permanent in-
gather together at intervals for general discussion, for, although
vestment, constantly yielding dividends of happiness and enjoyment
many of their interests are distinctive and separate, there is still a
which in turn become an uplifting influence upon its possessor.
community interest that is very real. The manufacturers, the supply
The opportunity to increase the trade in pianos is greater this
men, travelers and retailers of pianos naturalry^belong together, for
year
than it has ever been before. The opportunity must be realized
their interests are for the most part the same. The piano merchant
and
taken
advantage of if its fullest possible benefits are to be ob-
provides the connecting link between this branch of the trade and
tained.
If
1916 is not a banner year for musical instruments of
the musical merchandise, talking machine and sheet music divisions,
all
kinds,
it
will be solely because the dealers did not grasp the sig-
for it is rare to find a piano store in which at least one and some-
nificance
of
the greatest opportunity which has ever confronted
times all of those other lines are not represented.
them.
The meeting of the delegates, representing all the factors in the
music trade of to-day, marks a new forward step in association
NE of the most gratifying signs of the present improved
work. It indicates that the divisions the delegates represent have
business trend is the demand for quality pianos—instru-
thought enough of the get-together plan and its desirability and
ments
of
recognized reputation. It demonstrates afresh that when
practicability to appoint committees to confer regarding the project.
times
are
good price is not a consideration, and that the reliable,
It indicates that there is a real spirit of trade unity, more or less
artistic,
instrument
bearing a standard name has the largest pos-
dormant, perhaps, but which under proper stimulus may be awak-
sibilities
in
the
sales
field.
ened into something tangible—real. Each department is. to a great
Those
piano
merchants
who have adhered to high grade meth-
extent, necessary one to the other, and, although it may surprise
ods
in
the
conduct
of
their
business and who have consistently
some, it is the frequently neglected sheet music man who holds the
exploited
the
quality
piano
must
feel a sense of gratification at the
key to the situation. Without his music, the piano, the player-
increased
patronage
which
is
coming
to them these days. Selling
piano, the talking machine and the small musical instrument would be
pianos
of
reputation,
and
selling
them
at the right price is the
practically, if not totally, useless. Tt might pay the other members
slogan which adds to the reputation of the house which adheres to
of the trade to get together just to know this fellow who produces
this policy.
the classics in sheet music form for the skilled pianist or the orches-
T
A
O
THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
REVIEW
tra, or for use on talking machine records and music rolls and also
makes possible the much despised, but widely bought, "popular"
and ragtime tunes.
HAT there will be a big call for pianos throughout the country
this year is evident from the prosperous conditions reported
by the various States. The working people are employed as never
before and at high wages and these are the people who buy pianos—
at least, the largest number of them—when times are good.
PUBLISHED BY THE ESTATE OF EDWARD LYMAN BILL
Some statistics recently compiled by the New York State De-
(C. L. BILL, Executrix.)
partment
of Labor give absolute proof of the general improvement
J. B. SPILLANE, Editor
J. RAYMOND BILL, Associate Editor
in all lines of industry during the past six months. Returns from
AUGUST J. TIMPE
Business Manager
1,300 representative concerns, employing nearly half a million of
workers,
show that for the six months ending December 31, 1915,
Executive and Reportorial Staff:
B. BKITTAIN WILSON,
CARLETON CHACE,
L. M. ROBINSON,
GLAD HENDERSON,
the
average
increase of employes was 17 per cent, and that wages
A. J. NICKLIN,
WM. B. WHITE,
WILSON D. BUSH,
L. E. BOWERS.
BOSTON OFFICE] i
CHICAGO OFFICES t
increased
27
per cent.
Toarir H Wrranw s?i Waihlnstnii «t
E.
P. VAW HARLINGEN, Consumers' Building,
J
"TdSw^dJSSoT"
* a <> So. State Street. Telephone. W.bash 1774.
The greatest increase is found in the pig iron and rolling mill
HENRY S. KINGWIU, Associate.
industry, where employment increased; 60 per'
ifHWS SERVICE! IS SUPPLIED W E E K L Y BY OUR CORRESPONDENTS
80 per cent. Shipbuilders reported a 9 per cent, increase in em-
LOCATED IN THHJ LEADING CITIES THROUGHOUT AMERICA.
ployes and 40 per cent, increase in wages. Employment in the cloth-
Published Every Saturday at 373 Fourth Avenue, New York
ing, millinery and laundering group decreased 8 per cent., but wages
increased 25 per cent. Wood manufacturers, including sawmill prod-
Entered at the New York Post Office as Second Class Matter.
ucts, cabinet work and the making of pianos, increased their workers
SUBSCRIPTION (including postage). United Statea and Mexico, $8.00 per year;
Canada, $8.60; all other countries, $6.00.
10 per cent, and wages went up 19 per cent., one piano manufacturer
ADVERTISEMENTS, $8.60 per inch, single column, per insertion. On quarterly or
reporting an increase of 30 per cent, in wages up to November, 1915.
yearly contracts, a special discount is allowed. Advertising pages, $110.00.
REMITTANCES, in other than currency forms, should be made payable to the Estate of
Another absolute indication of prosperity is to be found in the
Edward Lyman Bill.
Departments conducted by an expert wherein all ques-
semi-annual
reports of the savings banks in New York City. Dur-
Player-Piano and
tions of a technical nature relating to the tuning, regu-
lating and repairing of pianos and player-pianos are
ing
the
last
six months of 1915 the enormous sum of $30,000,000
p
J e , i t w i t h. will be found in another section of this
was deposited in the 59 savings banks in the metropolitan district,
paper. We also publish a number of reliable technical works, information concerning
which will be cheerfully given upon request.
and the number of new accounts opened during that period was
Exposition Honors Won by The Review
close to half a million. The amount of money on deposit in the
Grand Prix
Paris Exposition, 1900 Silver Medal... Charleston Exposition, 1902
ten largest savings banks in the city on January 1, 1916, was
Diploma
Pan-American Exposition, 1901 Gold Medal
St. Louit Exposition, 1904
Gold Medal. .Lewis-Clark Exposition, 1905.
$20,000,000
more than on the same date in 1915.
DXSTAVO2 TEKBFHONSB—XTOUBBBg 6988—5983 XADIBOV SQ.
These facts point to a vastly increased purchasing power which
Connecting- all Department*
Cable address: "Elbill, Hew York."
the average citizen of the Empire State is enjoying to-day. The
NEW YORK, FEBRUARY 12, 1 9 J 6 .
substantial increase in wages shown in every line, not even except-
ing the one industry mentioned above where employment suffered
a slight decrease, means that the working class will have more
money to spend during the months to come than they have had for
EDITORIAL
some time. The average worker believes more or less thoroughly
in the value of the active circulation of money, and he therefore
T the Hotel Astor, New York, on Tuesday and Wednesday of
spends a larger percentage of his earnings than does his more ex-
. next week, there will be a gathering- of the clans of the music
clusive brother of the professional or capitalistic class.
trade such as has never been seen before in this country, not in
As has been pointed out in previous issues of The Review, the
point of attendance, but in the number of branches of the trade
thoughts of the worker, when prosperity comes, are toward giving
represented at the sessions for the consideration of the Klugh
some material manifestation of the increased prosperity he is en-
plan for the Music Trade Chamber of Commerce. Whatever the
actual result of the meetings at least one of the arguments of the joying through the medium of something that shall have its influ-
ence upon his home. Better quarters, better clothes, better furnish-
opponents to the plan, to the effect that it would be impossible to
ings, a better table—all these things are sought after by the wage-
bring the various branches of the trade together, has been refuted
earner when the tide of increased wages turns his way. The piano
in part at least.
occupies a unique position in that it enhances not only the appear-
It is right and proper that the various divisions of the trade
ance of the home, but is at the same time a form of permanent in-
gather together at intervals for general discussion, for, although
vestment, constantly yielding dividends of happiness and enjoyment
many of their interests are distinctive and separate, there is still a
which in turn become an uplifting influence upon its possessor.
community interest that is very real. The manufacturers, the supply
The opportunity to increase the trade in pianos is greater this
men, travelers and retailers of pianos naturalry^belong together, for
year
than it has ever been before. The opportunity must be realized
their interests are for the most part the same. The piano merchant
and
taken
advantage of if its fullest possible benefits are to be ob-
provides the connecting link between this branch of the trade and
tained.
If
1916 is not a banner year for musical instruments of
the musical merchandise, talking machine and sheet music divisions,
all
kinds,
it
will be solely because the dealers did not grasp the sig-
for it is rare to find a piano store in which at least one and some-
nificance
of
the greatest opportunity which has ever confronted
times all of those other lines are not represented.
them.
The meeting of the delegates, representing all the factors in the
music trade of to-day, marks a new forward step in association
NE of the most gratifying signs of the present improved
work. It indicates that the divisions the delegates represent have
business trend is the demand for quality pianos—instru-
thought enough of the get-together plan and its desirability and
ments
of
recognized reputation. It demonstrates afresh that when
practicability to appoint committees to confer regarding the project.
times
are
good price is not a consideration, and that the reliable,
It indicates that there is a real spirit of trade unity, more or less
artistic,
instrument
bearing a standard name has the largest pos-
dormant, perhaps, but which under proper stimulus may be awak-
sibilities
in
the
sales
field.
ened into something tangible—real. Each department is. to a great
Those
piano
merchants
who have adhered to high grade meth-
extent, necessary one to the other, and, although it may surprise
ods
in
the
conduct
of
their
business and who have consistently
some, it is the frequently neglected sheet music man who holds the
exploited
the
quality
piano
must
feel a sense of gratification at the
key to the situation. Without his music, the piano, the player-
increased
patronage
which
is
coming
to them these days. Selling
piano, the talking machine and the small musical instrument would be
pianos
of
reputation,
and
selling
them
at the right price is the
practically, if not totally, useless. Tt might pay the other members
slogan which adds to the reputation of the house which adheres to
of the trade to get together just to know this fellow who produces
this policy.
the classics in sheet music form for the skilled pianist or the orches-
T
A
O
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