Music Trade Review

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OCTOBER 16,
1920
THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
BOGGS & BUHL HOLD PIANO RECITAL IN PITTSBURGH
Angelus Heard in Connection With Several Prominent Artists at Recital Given in Piano Depart-
ment of Pittsburgh Store—Seeking to Form State Music Men's Organization
PITTSBURGH, PA., October 11.—One of the lead-
ing musical events of the season was the after-
noon recital held in the piano galleries of Boggs
& Buhl on Wednesday, October 6. The affair
was arranged by W. H. McConnell, the well-
known manager of the piano department of the
firm, and proved to be a notable success. The
performers were Selmar Janson, pianist; Vera
Kaighn, soprano; Ruth Bowers Gibson, vio-
liniste; John R. Roberts, baritone, and Earl T.
Mitchell, accompanist. Long before the hour
announced for the opening of the recital the
piano galleries and adjoining space were crowded
with people. One of the features of the recital
was the Angelus accompaniment in the duet by
Miss Kaighn and Mr. Roberts, the last number
being so rendered to the keen satisfaction of the
audience. Mr. McConnell was heartily congratu-
lated upon the success of the recital by many of
the pleased and delighted listeners.
In the Boggs & Buhl department the follow-
ing pianos are sold: Angelus player-pianos;
Artrio and Welte-Mignon reproducing pianos;
Bradbury, Poole, Janssen, Langdon and Wells-
more.
On the program of the recital was printed the
following statement as to the policy of the firm
relative to pianos: "The determined aim of this
store is to sell pianos in a manner that will gain
and maintain the confidence and good will of the
people. The quality of the instruments—price,
and the method of selling are matters that have
been given the most earnest and careful thought."
Following the action of the Piano Merchants'
Association of Pittsburgh in naming a committee
to secure an expression of opinion of the music
dealers of the State of Pennsylvania on the
matter of a State organization of music dealers,
the committee has sent out the following letter
to every music dealer in the State:
"In view of the marked sentiment that abounds
in certain sections of Pennsylvania relative to
the formation of a Music Merchants' Association
in the State, as well as the intense interest mani-
fested by many in the recent convention of the
Ohio Music Merchants -at Youngstown, it has
been deemed advisable to secure an expression
of opinion of the trade throughout Pennsylvania
on this very vital matter.
"The Pittsburgh Association has named a com-
mittee to take up the matter and submit a report
(when all the replies to this letter are in) in
which it will be decided whether or not to con-
tinue the formulating of plans for a State or-
ganization.
"Will you please fill out enclosed questionnaire
and mail same at once? This will be the only
satisfactory way or method of ascertaining the
wishes of the music trade in Pennsylvania rela-
tive to the State Association proposal. A copy
of this letter goes to every music dealer in the
State. Due notice will be given you of the result
of the mail referendum that is now being taken.
"Cordially yours for 'More Music,'
"W. C. Dierks, Chairman; E. B. Heyser, E. G.
Hays, C. L. Dawson, George Schroeder, C. C.
Latus, Secretary."
The committee also announces that an effort has
been made to reach every music dealer in the
State with the letter. Trade directories and
other mediums of information have been gone
over and a diligent search has been made foi
those to whom the letter would be interesting. In
the event that any music dealer has not received
a copy of the letter word can be sent to the secre-
tary at 623 Pittsburgh Life Building, Pittsburgh,
and a copy, together with the questionnaire, will
be mailed promptly, as it is desired that an ex-
pression of opinion on the matter shall be secured
from every dealer in the State.
Jean J. Marceis, manager of the piano depart-
ment of Spear & Co., is back from a business trip
to New York. Mr. Marceis, who just concluded
a special piano sale, stated that sales were very
nattering. The firm is featuring the Lyon &
Healy piano.
E. H. Story, of the Story & Clark Piano Co.,
Chicago, was a caller at the offices and ware-
rooms of the company here, which are in charge
of Fred Drake.
Burt Hengeveld, manager of the piano sales
department of the S. Hamilton Co., was a bus-
iness visitor to DuBois, Pa., during the latter
part of the week.
ROCHESTER DEALERS SECURE AGENCY FOR MILTON LINE
Among the progressive piano merchants now
handling the Milton pianos and. player-pianos
manufactured by the Milton Piano Co., 542 West
36th street, New York, are Pritchard & Ropelt,
of Rochester, N. Y. This concern has one of
the most attractive warerooms in the city, situ-
Both members of this concern have had a wide
business experience. Edward H. Ropelt has
been identified with the piano industry for many
years and was well known as a member of the
Ropelt & Sons Piano Co.
Win. P. Pritchard was for a number of years
Try
this over on y o u r
player-piano prospect.
—Set him in front of a
Marshfield
STYLE 66
Player-Piano
Then place a player
roll—-of his own selec-
tion— in position in
the spool box. Then
tell him to "Go ahqad
and pump."
It will not be neces-
sary for you to "watch
closely" in order to see
his face register satis-
faction.— You can see
it a mile away! ! !
There is only one
thing left to do and
that is to ask your
prospect when deliv-
ery is to be made.
Selling isn't necessary,
as style "66" sells itself.
Headquarters of Pritchard & Ropelt, Milton Representatives in Rochester, N. Y.
ated in the heart of the business district. Two
large windows give a splendid opportunity for
the display of both pianos and talking machines
which they handle.
in the manufacturing business in Brockport,
N. Y. They are giving splendid representation
to the Milton product throughout the Rochester
territory.
A
PIANO
1508-1516 Dayton Street, Chicago, 111.