Music Trade Review
Issue: 1917 Vol. 64 N. 3 - Page 7
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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
ANNUAL MEETING OF WHEELING FIRM
CHAS. A. EYLES WITH SOHMER & CO.
TO ORGANIZE TO FIGHT LEGISLATION
Officers and Employes of Davis, Burkham &
Tyler Piano Co. Hold Conference and Attend
Banquet and Theatre Party
Appointed General Western Traveler of Sohmer
& Co., Succeeding the Late J. H. Ludden—An
Experienced and Capable Piano Man
New York Piano Manufacturers' Association
Seeks Co-Operation of Piano Merchants
Throughout New York State in Preparation
for Combating Inimicable Legislation
Sohmer & Co. announced this week the ap-
WHEELING, W. VA., January 15.—A very inter-
esting program was arranged for the annual pointment of Chas. A. Eyles as general western
meeting of the officers and employes of the traveler to succeed the late John H. Ludden.
Davis, Burkham & Tyler Piano Co. at the be- Commenting on this appointment, H. J. Soh-
ginning of the year. Following the transaction mer, president of Sohmer & Co., said: "We have
of routine business at the annual meeting, a few gone slowly in the appointment of a successor
hours were devoted to a discussion of trade to Mr. Ludden, as we had definite ideas of the
topics. The conference- was followed by a qualifications we wished the man selected to
banquet at the Hotel Windsor, and after the possess.
banquet the officers and employes, to the num-
"I believe the man best qualified to represent
ber of fifty, attended a minstrel show at the an artistic product such as the Sohmer should
Court Theatre. The annual reports showed that have a thorough experience in high-grade retail-
1916 was a banner year with the concern, and
it is confidently expected that the record for
1917 will exceed the one already established.
The New York Piano Manufacturers' Associa-
tion has taken time by the forelock in the mat-
ter of combating inimicable legislation and has
started a campaign to secure the co-operation of
piano merchants throughout New York State in
fighting any legislation that may come up and
which may prove of detriment to the piano trade
as a whole.
On several occasions in the past the associa-
tion has been called upon to take action against
harmful legislation without full preparation, and
the idea now is to be prepared in advance for
any similar action that is necessary in the fu-
ture. The association through Albert Behning,
the secretary, has sent the following letter to
piano merchants throughout New York State:
JENKINS' CO. BUYS^JOPLIN BRANCH
"Every year practically without exception,
Stock of Conroy Piano Co. at Joplin, Mo., Pur-
bills are introduced in our State Legislature that
chased by J. W. Jenkins' Sons Co.
would be very harmful to our trade if passed.
The authors of these bills are often unaware of
JOPLIN, Mo., January 15.—The branch store of
their harmful features because of some lack of
the Conroy Piano Co., in this city, has been pur-
knowledge of our trade conditions.
chased by the J. W. Jenkins' Sons Co., through
"It is most important that such measures do
Harry W. Wert. The Conroy concern will
not pass the Legislature. It is always essential
retire from the retail field here, and the stock
that legal aid be secured in the opposing of such
formerly owned by it will be disposed of at a
measures.
special sale by the Jenkins concern.
Parden
"There are also bills that would be helpful to
F. Crosby, formerly manager of the Conroy
our industry that should be introduced from time
store, will probably return to St. Louis, where
to time and their enactment secured.
the headquarters of his firm is located.
"This is important to every firm retailing
pianos in the State of New York.
ANNIVERSARY OF_CLINTON BRANCH
"New York piano manufacturers have always
HARTFORD, CONN., January 15.—The A. B. Clin-
done their part. At different times delegates
ton Co., of 231 Asylum street, recently cele-
have been sent to Albany to labor in behalf of
brated its first anniversary in this city by a
the entire retail trade of the State. This re-
sale of both new and used pianos. The head-
sponsibility has grown and more money is re-
quarters of the concern are located in New
Charles A. Eyles
quired. We feel that you will be willing to
Haven, where it has been conducting business
contribute a small sum each year toward pay-
for the past twenty-four years. The concern ing. The importance of this is emphasized by a
ment of legal advice, traveling and other items
makes a specialty of its strictly one-price policy steady trend toward grands, thereby necessitat-
of expense that are incurred each year.
of doing business, and has been most success- ing a thorough retail experience in grand sell-
"This letter is being sent to the principal
ing
on
the
part
of
the
road
man
to
be
of
the
ful during the past year both at its main office
piano merchants throughout New York State.
best assistance to the dealer.
and its Hartford branch.
"Our idea of a traveler is a service one. Ac- Your co-operation is desired and asked for. The
cording
to our conception his purpose should labors will be for your individual advantages.
FOWLER CO. HOLDS ELECTION
"Subscriptions from $5 to $25 are being re-
be to help the dealer sell the goods, the order to
BINGHAMTON, N. Y., January 15.—At the an- us following as a natural and most logical con- ceived. Larger amounts will be greatly appre-
nual election of the Fowler Piano Co., held here sequence."
ciated.
last week, George Fowler was re-elected presi-
"Please make checks payable to Charles Jacob,
Chas. A. Eyles is one of the best known men
dent, R. A. Dimmock was chosen vice-presi- in the trade. He is a man well equipped for treasurer, and mail to Albert Behning, 217 West
dent and general manager; A. McArthur, sec- the position according to the ideas laid down by 125th street, New York."
ond vice-president; A. Whitelaw; third vice- Mr. Sohmer. He began in Pittsburgh many
president; and I. T. Deyo, secretary. The of- years ago, starting at the bottom and working up SCRANTON DEALERVISITS NEW YORK
ficers also form the board of directors.
to tuner; going to Kansas city he became a re-
Reese Thomas, of the G. R. Thomas Piano
tail salesman. Subsequently he was with the old Co., Scranton, Pa., was a visitor to New York
W. H. HOLDEN WITH SHEPARD CO.
Bollman house in the period of its great suc- last week, and was a guest at luncheon at the
PROVIDENCE, R. I., January 15.—W. H. Holden, cess in the marketing of high-grade pianos. Piano Club on Thursday, where after lunch he
who was manager of the piano department in Leaving them in 1908, he went to the Pacific proved to J. Oktavec and C. W. Bowers, of the
the Castner & Knott Dry Goods Co., of Nash- Coast. Having rounded out his retail experi- Laffargue Co., that there are others besides the
ville, Tenn., has recently been appointed man- ence, he came East several years ago, and has New York piano manufacturers and salesmen,
ager in the Shepard Co. store. Mr. Holden since become one of the best known of the who know how to play pool.
has had a wide experience in the piano field, and traveling fraternity. He recently resigned as
is well known to the retail trade throughout the road representative of the Behning Piano Co.
NEW STORE FORJECONOMY MUSIC CO.
Eastern section of the country.
to accept the new connection.
ALLENTOWN, PA., January 15.—The Economy
Music Co., at present located at 104 North
ENGELHARDT-SEYBOLD DIVIDEND
A NEW MODELJKRAKAUER PIANO
Seventh street, will shortly move to 106 North
CHICAGO, I I I . , January 15.—The Central Trust
A
new model Krakauer piano has just made Tenth street. Proprietor A. Lewis De Turk
Co., of Illinois, trustee of the Englehardt-Sey-
bold Co., has sent out checks to the creditors its appearance at the retail warerooms at 125 reports an exceptional business during the holi-
of the bankrupt toncern representing a dividend West Forty-second street. The new model is day season, not only for pianos and players, but
of 30 per cent.tiin their claims. This dividend known as Style 53A and is four feet six inches in also for the Pathe Pathephone.
Y- p
is the second one which has been issued, the first height and is equipped with a sliding fall. The
case, in antique brown English mahogany, is in
That piano tuners if so inclined %an rise to
amounting to 20 per cent.
simple rich lines. The instrument has a beauti- a position of importance in their communities
N. B. Pratt, formerly traveling representative ful tone.
is indicated by the fact that Frank F. Aber-
for E. Gabler & Bro., who resigned recently
Krakauer Bros, plan to raise the retail price crombie, well-known piano tuner of Pough-
after being connected with that firm for two on their uprights about February 15. For the keepsie, N. Y., has been for some time past
years, has not yet announced any plans for the present players and grands will remain at the supervisor of that city, and he holds down the
future.
same price.
job with much credit.
WINTER & CO.
220 SOUTHERN BOULEVARD, NEW YORK
Manufacturers of
Superior Pianos
and Player Pianos
THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
ANNUAL MEETING OF WHEELING FIRM
CHAS. A. EYLES WITH SOHMER & CO.
TO ORGANIZE TO FIGHT LEGISLATION
Officers and Employes of Davis, Burkham &
Tyler Piano Co. Hold Conference and Attend
Banquet and Theatre Party
Appointed General Western Traveler of Sohmer
& Co., Succeeding the Late J. H. Ludden—An
Experienced and Capable Piano Man
New York Piano Manufacturers' Association
Seeks Co-Operation of Piano Merchants
Throughout New York State in Preparation
for Combating Inimicable Legislation
Sohmer & Co. announced this week the ap-
WHEELING, W. VA., January 15.—A very inter-
esting program was arranged for the annual pointment of Chas. A. Eyles as general western
meeting of the officers and employes of the traveler to succeed the late John H. Ludden.
Davis, Burkham & Tyler Piano Co. at the be- Commenting on this appointment, H. J. Soh-
ginning of the year. Following the transaction mer, president of Sohmer & Co., said: "We have
of routine business at the annual meeting, a few gone slowly in the appointment of a successor
hours were devoted to a discussion of trade to Mr. Ludden, as we had definite ideas of the
topics. The conference- was followed by a qualifications we wished the man selected to
banquet at the Hotel Windsor, and after the possess.
banquet the officers and employes, to the num-
"I believe the man best qualified to represent
ber of fifty, attended a minstrel show at the an artistic product such as the Sohmer should
Court Theatre. The annual reports showed that have a thorough experience in high-grade retail-
1916 was a banner year with the concern, and
it is confidently expected that the record for
1917 will exceed the one already established.
The New York Piano Manufacturers' Associa-
tion has taken time by the forelock in the mat-
ter of combating inimicable legislation and has
started a campaign to secure the co-operation of
piano merchants throughout New York State in
fighting any legislation that may come up and
which may prove of detriment to the piano trade
as a whole.
On several occasions in the past the associa-
tion has been called upon to take action against
harmful legislation without full preparation, and
the idea now is to be prepared in advance for
any similar action that is necessary in the fu-
ture. The association through Albert Behning,
the secretary, has sent the following letter to
piano merchants throughout New York State:
JENKINS' CO. BUYS^JOPLIN BRANCH
"Every year practically without exception,
Stock of Conroy Piano Co. at Joplin, Mo., Pur-
bills are introduced in our State Legislature that
chased by J. W. Jenkins' Sons Co.
would be very harmful to our trade if passed.
The authors of these bills are often unaware of
JOPLIN, Mo., January 15.—The branch store of
their harmful features because of some lack of
the Conroy Piano Co., in this city, has been pur-
knowledge of our trade conditions.
chased by the J. W. Jenkins' Sons Co., through
"It is most important that such measures do
Harry W. Wert. The Conroy concern will
not pass the Legislature. It is always essential
retire from the retail field here, and the stock
that legal aid be secured in the opposing of such
formerly owned by it will be disposed of at a
measures.
special sale by the Jenkins concern.
Parden
"There are also bills that would be helpful to
F. Crosby, formerly manager of the Conroy
our industry that should be introduced from time
store, will probably return to St. Louis, where
to time and their enactment secured.
the headquarters of his firm is located.
"This is important to every firm retailing
pianos in the State of New York.
ANNIVERSARY OF_CLINTON BRANCH
"New York piano manufacturers have always
HARTFORD, CONN., January 15.—The A. B. Clin-
done their part. At different times delegates
ton Co., of 231 Asylum street, recently cele-
have been sent to Albany to labor in behalf of
brated its first anniversary in this city by a
the entire retail trade of the State. This re-
sale of both new and used pianos. The head-
sponsibility has grown and more money is re-
quarters of the concern are located in New
Charles A. Eyles
quired. We feel that you will be willing to
Haven, where it has been conducting business
contribute a small sum each year toward pay-
for the past twenty-four years. The concern ing. The importance of this is emphasized by a
ment of legal advice, traveling and other items
makes a specialty of its strictly one-price policy steady trend toward grands, thereby necessitat-
of expense that are incurred each year.
of doing business, and has been most success- ing a thorough retail experience in grand sell-
"This letter is being sent to the principal
ing
on
the
part
of
the
road
man
to
be
of
the
ful during the past year both at its main office
piano merchants throughout New York State.
best assistance to the dealer.
and its Hartford branch.
"Our idea of a traveler is a service one. Ac- Your co-operation is desired and asked for. The
cording
to our conception his purpose should labors will be for your individual advantages.
FOWLER CO. HOLDS ELECTION
"Subscriptions from $5 to $25 are being re-
be to help the dealer sell the goods, the order to
BINGHAMTON, N. Y., January 15.—At the an- us following as a natural and most logical con- ceived. Larger amounts will be greatly appre-
nual election of the Fowler Piano Co., held here sequence."
ciated.
last week, George Fowler was re-elected presi-
"Please make checks payable to Charles Jacob,
Chas. A. Eyles is one of the best known men
dent, R. A. Dimmock was chosen vice-presi- in the trade. He is a man well equipped for treasurer, and mail to Albert Behning, 217 West
dent and general manager; A. McArthur, sec- the position according to the ideas laid down by 125th street, New York."
ond vice-president; A. Whitelaw; third vice- Mr. Sohmer. He began in Pittsburgh many
president; and I. T. Deyo, secretary. The of- years ago, starting at the bottom and working up SCRANTON DEALERVISITS NEW YORK
ficers also form the board of directors.
to tuner; going to Kansas city he became a re-
Reese Thomas, of the G. R. Thomas Piano
tail salesman. Subsequently he was with the old Co., Scranton, Pa., was a visitor to New York
W. H. HOLDEN WITH SHEPARD CO.
Bollman house in the period of its great suc- last week, and was a guest at luncheon at the
PROVIDENCE, R. I., January 15.—W. H. Holden, cess in the marketing of high-grade pianos. Piano Club on Thursday, where after lunch he
who was manager of the piano department in Leaving them in 1908, he went to the Pacific proved to J. Oktavec and C. W. Bowers, of the
the Castner & Knott Dry Goods Co., of Nash- Coast. Having rounded out his retail experi- Laffargue Co., that there are others besides the
ville, Tenn., has recently been appointed man- ence, he came East several years ago, and has New York piano manufacturers and salesmen,
ager in the Shepard Co. store. Mr. Holden since become one of the best known of the who know how to play pool.
has had a wide experience in the piano field, and traveling fraternity. He recently resigned as
is well known to the retail trade throughout the road representative of the Behning Piano Co.
NEW STORE FORJECONOMY MUSIC CO.
Eastern section of the country.
to accept the new connection.
ALLENTOWN, PA., January 15.—The Economy
Music Co., at present located at 104 North
ENGELHARDT-SEYBOLD DIVIDEND
A NEW MODELJKRAKAUER PIANO
Seventh street, will shortly move to 106 North
CHICAGO, I I I . , January 15.—The Central Trust
A
new model Krakauer piano has just made Tenth street. Proprietor A. Lewis De Turk
Co., of Illinois, trustee of the Englehardt-Sey-
bold Co., has sent out checks to the creditors its appearance at the retail warerooms at 125 reports an exceptional business during the holi-
of the bankrupt toncern representing a dividend West Forty-second street. The new model is day season, not only for pianos and players, but
of 30 per cent.tiin their claims. This dividend known as Style 53A and is four feet six inches in also for the Pathe Pathephone.
Y- p
is the second one which has been issued, the first height and is equipped with a sliding fall. The
case, in antique brown English mahogany, is in
That piano tuners if so inclined %an rise to
amounting to 20 per cent.
simple rich lines. The instrument has a beauti- a position of importance in their communities
N. B. Pratt, formerly traveling representative ful tone.
is indicated by the fact that Frank F. Aber-
for E. Gabler & Bro., who resigned recently
Krakauer Bros, plan to raise the retail price crombie, well-known piano tuner of Pough-
after being connected with that firm for two on their uprights about February 15. For the keepsie, N. Y., has been for some time past
years, has not yet announced any plans for the present players and grands will remain at the supervisor of that city, and he holds down the
future.
same price.
job with much credit.
WINTER & CO.
220 SOUTHERN BOULEVARD, NEW YORK
Manufacturers of
Superior Pianos
and Player Pianos
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