Music Trade Review
Issue: 1916 Vol. 63 N. 5 - Page 68
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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
68
CONDUCTED BY B. B. WILSON
THE VALUE OF THE ANNUAL_JLEO FEIST CONFERENCES
Much of the Success Attained by This Progressive Music Publishing House Has Been Due to
the Spirit of Co-operation, Which Is Intensified by Yearly Get-Together Meetings
The fourth annual convention of the man-
agers of Leo Feist, Inc., which was held
through the week of July 17, brought together
the executive heads of one of the most efficient
music publishing organizations in this country.
The policy of gathering together the various
representatives for an annual conference was
originated by Leo Feist and Edgar F. Bitner,
general manager of the concern, and was, in a
measure, made really necessary by the enor-
mous growth which the Feist organization has
attained during the last few years, the house
being represented in all of the large cities of
son that the Feist slogan, "The house that is
never without a hit," is literally true.
The recent convention was not only remark-
able from a business standpoint, but as a social
affair it was most successful. On Monday meet-
ings of an informal character were held in the
morning at the Feist general offices, 235 West
Fortieth street. In the afternoon the managers
repaired to the professional offices, 135 West
Forty-fourth street, where they met the writing
staff and were introduced to those who had
joined that body during the last year.
Monday evening at Keen's Chop House, 107
After the dinner the guests were entertained
by the song writers with their latest material,
for the double purpose of entertainment and of
allowing the executive heads to hear the songs
under the most favorable circumstances. On
Tuesday and Wednesday sessions were held
both morning and afternoon, when business
conditions and the outlook for the future were
canvassed thoroughly; the general conclusion
prevailing at these meetings that Leo Feist,
Inc., was to have one of its most successful
years.
On Wednesday evening, at their home in
Mount Vernon, N. Y., Mr. and Mrs. Bitner en-
tertained the visiting managers and their ladies
at an elaborate dinner.
After the dinner, Leo. Feist, president; Ed-
Executives and Members of the Staff of Leo Feist, Inc., at the Fourth Annual Conference Dinner Held at Keen's Chop House
1—Herman Klein; 2—Jimmie Monaco; 3—H. C. Johnston; 4—Joe McCarthy; 5—Earl Carroll; 6—Al. Doyle; 7—Moe Kleeman; 8—Jack Glogau; 9—Arthur Fields; 10—Nat Osborne;
11—Grant Clarke; 12—Fred Fischer; 13—Ben Edwards; 14—J. A. Decatur; 15—George Gartlan"; 16—Cliff Odoms; 17—George Graff, Tr.; 18—Meyer Jacobs; 19—Milton
. Schwarzwald; 20—Bob Miller; 21—Solly Colin; 22—Theo. Morse; 23—Ira Schuster; 24—Harry Collins; 25—Lee Orean Smith; 26—Mort Schaffer; 27—E. F. Bitner;
28—Phil Kornheiser; 29—Percy Wenrich; 30—Kocco Vocco; 31—Billy Lang; 32—Fred Auger; 33—Howard Johnson; Center—Leo Feist.
the country by men of responsibility and repu-
tation in the music publishing field.
Since this policy has been in vogue, an even
greater impetus has been given to the business
done by Leo Feist, Inc. The value of the an-
nual conference is demonstrated when the man-
agers, having gathered together from all parts
of the country and exchanged ideas, return to
their stations with new vigor and enthusiasm,
and work earnestly to make successful those
songs which they have, after careful considera-
tion, decided to be real "hits." This is the rea-
West Forty-fourth street, a dinner befitting the
occasion was served, which was attended by the
complete staff of song writers and members of
the professional department as well as the
numerous executive heads. Before commencing
the dinner a poem was read by Arthur Feilds,
as a tribute to the memory of Richard Winter-
nitz, who had passed away since the last con-
ference. The tribute follows:
"Before we raise our glasses, just a word by way of grace,
A vacant chair brings memories, we miss a smiling face;
Though he's gone along the Endless Trail, forget him we
never shall,
So heart to heart, let's drink a silent toast to our absent
pal."
gar F. Bitner, general manager, and Phil Korn-
heiser, professional manager, entertained the
guests with reminiscences of the early periods
of the organization, also reviewing the progress
that had been made.
Thursday the managers and their ladies de-
parted rn a body for Atlantic City, where, under
the direction of Phil Kornheiser, a program of
entertainment was provided which continued
throughout the balance of the week.
Monday of this week saw the departure of
the heads of the branches to their stations, with
THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
68
CONDUCTED BY B. B. WILSON
THE VALUE OF THE ANNUAL_JLEO FEIST CONFERENCES
Much of the Success Attained by This Progressive Music Publishing House Has Been Due to
the Spirit of Co-operation, Which Is Intensified by Yearly Get-Together Meetings
The fourth annual convention of the man-
agers of Leo Feist, Inc., which was held
through the week of July 17, brought together
the executive heads of one of the most efficient
music publishing organizations in this country.
The policy of gathering together the various
representatives for an annual conference was
originated by Leo Feist and Edgar F. Bitner,
general manager of the concern, and was, in a
measure, made really necessary by the enor-
mous growth which the Feist organization has
attained during the last few years, the house
being represented in all of the large cities of
son that the Feist slogan, "The house that is
never without a hit," is literally true.
The recent convention was not only remark-
able from a business standpoint, but as a social
affair it was most successful. On Monday meet-
ings of an informal character were held in the
morning at the Feist general offices, 235 West
Fortieth street. In the afternoon the managers
repaired to the professional offices, 135 West
Forty-fourth street, where they met the writing
staff and were introduced to those who had
joined that body during the last year.
Monday evening at Keen's Chop House, 107
After the dinner the guests were entertained
by the song writers with their latest material,
for the double purpose of entertainment and of
allowing the executive heads to hear the songs
under the most favorable circumstances. On
Tuesday and Wednesday sessions were held
both morning and afternoon, when business
conditions and the outlook for the future were
canvassed thoroughly; the general conclusion
prevailing at these meetings that Leo Feist,
Inc., was to have one of its most successful
years.
On Wednesday evening, at their home in
Mount Vernon, N. Y., Mr. and Mrs. Bitner en-
tertained the visiting managers and their ladies
at an elaborate dinner.
After the dinner, Leo. Feist, president; Ed-
Executives and Members of the Staff of Leo Feist, Inc., at the Fourth Annual Conference Dinner Held at Keen's Chop House
1—Herman Klein; 2—Jimmie Monaco; 3—H. C. Johnston; 4—Joe McCarthy; 5—Earl Carroll; 6—Al. Doyle; 7—Moe Kleeman; 8—Jack Glogau; 9—Arthur Fields; 10—Nat Osborne;
11—Grant Clarke; 12—Fred Fischer; 13—Ben Edwards; 14—J. A. Decatur; 15—George Gartlan"; 16—Cliff Odoms; 17—George Graff, Tr.; 18—Meyer Jacobs; 19—Milton
. Schwarzwald; 20—Bob Miller; 21—Solly Colin; 22—Theo. Morse; 23—Ira Schuster; 24—Harry Collins; 25—Lee Orean Smith; 26—Mort Schaffer; 27—E. F. Bitner;
28—Phil Kornheiser; 29—Percy Wenrich; 30—Kocco Vocco; 31—Billy Lang; 32—Fred Auger; 33—Howard Johnson; Center—Leo Feist.
the country by men of responsibility and repu-
tation in the music publishing field.
Since this policy has been in vogue, an even
greater impetus has been given to the business
done by Leo Feist, Inc. The value of the an-
nual conference is demonstrated when the man-
agers, having gathered together from all parts
of the country and exchanged ideas, return to
their stations with new vigor and enthusiasm,
and work earnestly to make successful those
songs which they have, after careful considera-
tion, decided to be real "hits." This is the rea-
West Forty-fourth street, a dinner befitting the
occasion was served, which was attended by the
complete staff of song writers and members of
the professional department as well as the
numerous executive heads. Before commencing
the dinner a poem was read by Arthur Feilds,
as a tribute to the memory of Richard Winter-
nitz, who had passed away since the last con-
ference. The tribute follows:
"Before we raise our glasses, just a word by way of grace,
A vacant chair brings memories, we miss a smiling face;
Though he's gone along the Endless Trail, forget him we
never shall,
So heart to heart, let's drink a silent toast to our absent
pal."
gar F. Bitner, general manager, and Phil Korn-
heiser, professional manager, entertained the
guests with reminiscences of the early periods
of the organization, also reviewing the progress
that had been made.
Thursday the managers and their ladies de-
parted rn a body for Atlantic City, where, under
the direction of Phil Kornheiser, a program of
entertainment was provided which continued
throughout the balance of the week.
Monday of this week saw the departure of
the heads of the branches to their stations, with
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