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OCTOBER 19,
THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
1918
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GREAT LIBERTY LOAN RALLY HELD BY AUTOPIANO CO.—(Continued from page 11)
the fact that 100 per cent, of the employes of
the Autopiano Co. have subscribed to the Fourth
Liberty Loan. This means that every man,
woman and, I was almost going to say, child,
for even our office boy purchased a bond, has
bought one or more Liberty Bonds. I under-
stand that in all of New York City there are
but eight factories which have subscribed 100
per cent, to the Fourth Liberty Loan, so we
have earned a distinction indeed. Another ob-
ject is to raise our new flag over our factory
here, where it can so proudly float over the
dollars which support it.
"I am indeed proud of the response made by
the employes of this factory. It has given us
the opportunity to capture this 100 per cent,
flag. The Liberty Loan Committee, through
Mark P. Campbell, chairman, have asked me to
directly convey to you their satisfaction at hav-
ing the Autopiano Co. typify the patriotic
feeling existing in the piano trade. They are
aware of the curtailment which has been forced
upon us by the war, and they are aware of just
what this has meant in diminished profits. This
100 per cent, subscription therefore is significant
of the loyalty and patriotism residing in our in-
dustry.
"1 do not say that this phenomenal subscrip-
tion will be of benefit to us in our representa-
tions at Washington, but I do say that George
W. Pound, our general counsel and representa-
tive in Washington, has assured me that the
War Industries Board is intensely interested in
the showing made by each industry in the
Fourth Liberty Loan. I am sure, therefore, the
response by pur industry will be productive of
gaining for us in Washington every considera-
tion and advantage which may rightly and hon-
orably be made to any one.
"Another important phase on this 100 per cent,
subscription to me is the fact that in the Auto-
piano factory we have nearly every nationality
represented. I can readily understand in some
factories where there is not such a great variety
of nationalities, that it would be easier to ob-
tain a 100 per cent, subscription. I, therefore,
believe that we have made a wonderful showing,
not only in the fact that we have captured the
100 per cent, flag, but because it indicates that
every nationality is behind the Government in
the prosecution of this war to a desirable con-
clusion."
After telling of.the excellent investment rep-
resented by Liberty Bonds, a fact attested to
by the lengths to which big business men have
gone to invest in bonds to the limit of their
credit resources, Mr. Klugh went on to tell of
what was being done and what would be done
by the Government with the money raised
through the sale of Liberty Bonds, how enor-
. mous quantities of supplies are being sent to
Pershing's army in France, and how it was the
aim of the Government to put into France the
greatest supply of war munitions, including guns
and ammunition, in the world's history. The
speaker also emphasized the fact that buyers of
THE LEADING LINE
WEAVER PIANOS
Grands, Uprights
and Players
YORK PIANOS
Uprights and Players
LIVINGSTON PIANOS
Uprights and Player-Pianos
If your competitor does not already have this
line, go after it at once.
Weaver Piano Co., Inc.
FACTORY
Established 1870
YORK, PA.
Liberty Bonds were not giving money to the
Government but simply loaning it, at an inter-
est better than that offered by the savings
banks. He also explained how the value of the
bonds themselves would increase as time went
on.
Tn concluding his remarks Mr. Klugh said:
"1 wish to convey to you my own thanks for
your splendid achievement and those of the Au-
topiano Co. and the Kohler Industries on the
capture of this rare bird, the 100 per cent. Lib-
erty Loan Pennant, which will soon be flying
with the Stars and Stripes over the Autopiano
factory.
"I am now going to introduce to you a man
who has been through his baptism of fire, Lieu-
tenant Hugh Lofting, of the Irish Guards, who
has been in France twice, having been wounded
and is now invalided for home service."
Lieutenant Lofting stirred the audience to a
great pitch of enthusiasm with his message from
the front, saying in part:
"This is a really wonderful occasion, and I
certainly feel privileged to be with you at this
time. The 100 per cent. Fourth Liberty Loan
flag raised aloft with the 'Star Spangled Banner'
tells an eloquent story of patriotic work and
emphasizes the splendid results achieved by
your organization. This 100 per cent, flag rep-
resents as fine a spirit as I have ever heard of,
which emphasizes how each and every one of
you worked together to produce the impressive
result which cannot be surpassed and is a
standardization of contributions to the war loan.
You are to be heartily congratulated because
you have done everything possible to back up
the men 'over there,' and it is not a matter of
doing one's bit, the phrase which I detest to
the extent that I should like to see the man shot
who first coined it. Doing one's bit means
what it says, doing a little, a niggardliness of
spirit which should not be manifested. These
days, doing one's bit is not enough and doing
one's all is what is required of each and every
one of us during the period in which we are
now living.
"This glorious work* you have done should
surely be emulated by every factory—by every
industrial organization in this big city and every
community, as this is the most practical way
and the very best way in which to back up our
men who are fighting the world's battle for de-
mocracy in the trenches on the other side. Tell
of your big achievement in obtaining the 100
per cent, subscription of your working forces
for the Fourth Liberty Loan. Let other busi-
ness organizations know about it and inspire
them to go and do likewise. The work you
have done here should certainly inspire every
kindred organization to do its utmost as you
have done."
At the close of Lieutenant Lofting's address
Mr. Patton announced that the flags would be
raised to the accompaniment of the singing by
the audience of "The Star Spangled Banner."
As the first strains of the national anthem were
heard the flags started on their upward climb,
and finally floated gracefully from the staff amid
cheers and applause of the 2,000 present. A
squadron of nine airplanes flew over the Auto-
piano factory during the ceremonies, showering
the spectators with Liberty Bond literature.
One might almost have thought that this was
planned as part of the celebration so timely was
the appearance of the fliers. Scattered through
the group of Autopiano employes were noticed
a number of soldiers, sailors and their officers
from nearby warships and waterfront guard
posts.
HOLD ANNUAL MEETING
MENA, ARK., October 12.—The annual meeting
of the Eureka Music Co. was held in this city
last week, and the following officers were
elected: President, S. J. Oslin, and secretary-
treasurer, K. B. Wallace. A good business re-
port was made.
Barrientos
joins hands with
Hardman Dealers
It is as though she stood beside you and
talked to every Customer, when she writes
like this:
"Since my arrival in America I have used
the Hardman Piano with the greatest pleasure
and satisfaction. The tone of your piano is
superb and possesses every qualification that is
desired in an instrument. It sings, and the
action responds perfectly to the slightest touch.''
One by one the great artists are making it
easier for Hardman Dealers to sell their favorite
pianos, as they add new appreciation to the
official piano of the Metropolitan Opera
Company.
And one and all, Hardman Dealers are find-
ing it increasingly profitable to sell the Hardman
Five-Foot Grand, that marvel of up-to-date
piano-building. Its popularity inevitably stam-
pedes competition. It is a big seller because
it is an unqualified artistic success.
Hardman, Peck & Co.
Founded 1842
HARDMAN HOUSE
433 Fifth Ave., New York
Chicago Office and Warerooms,
where there is a complete stock,
Republic Building, Corner of
Adams and State Streets.
HARDMAN