Music Trade Review
Issue: 1920 Vol. 71 N. 4 - Page 5
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JULY 24,
THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
1920
BUSH & LANE AGENTS MEETING WITH MUCH SUCCESS A. B. SMITH PIANO CO. REORGANIZED
Herewith is shown a picture of the attractive
display windows of the Claypool-Miller store in
La Fayette, Ind., one of the progressive Bush &
Lane agencies of the Middle West. Considering
the size of the territory covered by this store,
and Cecilian player-pianos are featured both in
the warerooms and in the store's publicity in the
local papers. Advertising has been one of the
strong assets of the Claypool-Miller business and
through it many prospects have been secured.
Akron Concern Has Capital of $1,000,000—
A. B. Smith Is President—New Store to Be
Established—Branches Will Be Enlarged
AKRON, O., July 19.—What is regarded as one
of the biggest moves in the trade in eastern
Ohio was the announcement to-day of the organ-
ization of the A. B. Smith Piano Co., with a
capital stock of $1,000,000. The business was
formerly owned and controlled by A. B. Smith.
Officers of the new organization are A. B. Smith,
president; W. L. Moyer, formerly a banker, vice-
president, and C. A. Mitten, who has been in the
employ of the company ten years, secretary and
treasurer. Increase in capital stock will take
care of the proposed expansion of business, plans
for which are now being outlined. Establish-
ment of new stores in several nearby cities is
contemplated. The company already has stores
in most of the principal Ohio cities. These in
many instances will be enlarged. All stocks are
being replenished in anticipation for a heavy Fall
business. The A. B. Smith Co. will continue to
maintain its headquarters in the rubber city.
STEERE CO. LOCATES IN WESTFIELD
Springfield Concern to Take Over Plant of
Horse Whip Co.—Springfield Plant of Organ
Concern Destroyed by Fire Last Winter
Entrance to Claypool-Miller Music Co. s neaaquarters in L.a .Fayette, ina.
the record of sales made has been unusually The present store of the company is located at
high. This good record has been due to suc- 611-615- Main street. In addition to the Bush &
cessful merchandising methods used by Ernest Lane and Cecilian pianos and player-pianos the
R. Claypool and Harry J. Miller, under whose Bush & Lane phonograph, Q R S music rolls
management the business has grown rapidly dur- and the Edison and Columbia machines are
ing the past few years. The Bush & Lane pianos carried.
LONDON PIANO STRIKE ENDED
DEALERS SHOULD ORDER AT ONCE
Factories Open After Twelve Weeks' Fight Over
Question of Bonus on Output
Drastic Freight Embargoes Certain in the Fall,
Declares Head of A. B. Chase Piano Co.—Dull
Months the Time to Get Surplus Stock
LONDON, ENGLAND, July 7.—The London piano
factories, which for more than twelve weeks
have been closed, are again open and work com-
mences this morning. It will be remembered
that the strike and lockout were caused by the
difference between the pianoforte manufacturers
and the men's union upon the question of a
bonus on output. The union opposed the
bonus as likely to lead to the pre-war system of
piecework. The pianoforte manufacturers in-
sisted upon the establishment of the bonus to
speed up production and to reduce costs. The
terms of settlement allow the men to return on
the day work principle of a minimum rate of
wage and it has been agreed that within a
period of three months a ballot of the trade be
taken to decide the whole question. The strike,
with its attendant losses, has thus ended without
definite results being attained.
R. E. LANSFORD BUSY NOW
Ten-Pound Arrival Keeps Chattanooga Piano
Man Toeing the Mark
1
R. E. Lahsford, who has won quite a 'success
in Chattanooga, Tenn., as representative of the
Baldwin and Bush & Gerts pianos, informs The
Review that during the months of May and June
business was not only large in volume but sat-
isfactory in character. In a recent communica-
tion to The Review Mr. Lansford says: "July
is starting off fin-e in sales, and on July 8th we
had presented to us a ten-pound boy whose
knots on his head 1 indicate that he is to be a
Congressman. Of course, he will have to serve
his apprenticeship in his daddy's Baldwin and
Bush & Gerts salesrooms first." Mr. Lansford
has our congratulations and also best wishes for
the success of the latest and youngest addition
to his staff.
Piano manufacturers these days are strongly
urging dealers to stock up with all the instru-
ments they can possibly buy in anticipation of
further transportation difficulties in the Fall. In
discussing the Fall outlook with The Review,
Warren C. Whitney, president of the A. B. Chase
Piano Co., Inc., New York, declared that in his
opinion it was up to every dealer to utilize the
Sqmmer months in preparing for the Fall.
"I look for some of the most drastic em-
bargoes in the Fall that we have ever had," said
Mr. Whitney. "When the crops begin to move
after the harvest time it will be almost impos-
sible for piano dealers to get any shipments
through at all. At the present time the situation
is bad enough, but instruments can be gotten
through with delays here and there. Instead of
sitting back in their warerooms and letting the
rest of the world go by, dealers should welcome
the dull season as a chance to look about and
gather up a surplus of pianos to sell in the Fall.
I would urge all dealers to place orders now,
even if they have to borrow additional funds
to do it. Apparently a great many dealers have
forgotten the lesson learned during the war and
are not looking ahead nor preparing against the
future.
"In the Southern States there will be great
activity in the Pall and Winter, for crops are
booming and money is plentiful. Money is easier
there than in the North and the banks are ask-
ing a lower rate. This enables the Southern
dealer to secure loans and get his business in
shape for the coming busy months. But these
dealers also will be hampered by embargoes and
should do everything possible to get pianos
ahead."
The Kenmore Music Co., Kenmore, O., a store
operated by Carmack Brothers, has enlarged its
quarters to double its former floor space.
WESTFIELD, MASS., July 19.—After several con-
ferences with the Chamber of Commerce, the
Steere Organ Co., of Springfield, has closed a
deal with the Horse Whip Co., of this town, by
which the organ company takes over the plant
now used by the whip concern and will establish
its manufactory therein.
The organ company will begin moving its
equipment to the new location at once.
The plant of the Steere Organ Co. in Spring-
field was destroyed by fire last Winter and
since that time the officials of the firm have been
casting about for an available plant in this sec-
tion. Several conferences have taken place with
the Chamber of Commerce in an effort to secure
a plant location here. The quarters of the
Horse Whip Co. are admirably suited to the
needs of the Steere Co,, in that the plant was
originally constructed for use for organ manu-
facturing purposes. It was built and originally
occupied by the Johnson Organ Co.
CLEVELAND HAS GIFT OF ORGAN
$250,000 Donated Anonymously to Aid Cause of
Music—$50,000 for Organ
CLEVELAND, 0., July 19.—Through the gift of
$250,000 anonymously by prominent Cleveland-
ers interested in the development of music
among the people, the Museum of Art will
establish a department of musical art. The gift
provides for an endowment fund and a $50,000
organ which will be installed in the museum, as
a memorial. The gift is an appreciation of the
work done to aid the cause of music in concerts
and lectures under the direction of Thomas
Whitney Surette, of Boston, and Donald Nichols
Tweedy, resident assistant.
APOLLO CHANGES BUFFALO AGENCY
The Robt. L. Loud Music Co. Now Has Repre-
sentation in Place of Rudolph Wurlitzer Co.
BUFFALO, N. Y., July 19.—Announcement is
made by the Apollo Piano Co. that their agency
at Buffalo has been changed from the Rudolph
Wurlitzer Co. to the Robert L. Loud Music Co.,
569 Main street. This has aroused considerable
interest in trade circles in Buffalo, as the Apollo
agency is looked upon as being one of the most
important ones being represented in this city.
Eugene R. Farny is the manager of the
Robert L. Loud store, which will now handle the
Apollo. Through the activties of this agency it
is expected that a large and wide distribution of
Apollos will be made.
JULY 24,
THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
1920
BUSH & LANE AGENTS MEETING WITH MUCH SUCCESS A. B. SMITH PIANO CO. REORGANIZED
Herewith is shown a picture of the attractive
display windows of the Claypool-Miller store in
La Fayette, Ind., one of the progressive Bush &
Lane agencies of the Middle West. Considering
the size of the territory covered by this store,
and Cecilian player-pianos are featured both in
the warerooms and in the store's publicity in the
local papers. Advertising has been one of the
strong assets of the Claypool-Miller business and
through it many prospects have been secured.
Akron Concern Has Capital of $1,000,000—
A. B. Smith Is President—New Store to Be
Established—Branches Will Be Enlarged
AKRON, O., July 19.—What is regarded as one
of the biggest moves in the trade in eastern
Ohio was the announcement to-day of the organ-
ization of the A. B. Smith Piano Co., with a
capital stock of $1,000,000. The business was
formerly owned and controlled by A. B. Smith.
Officers of the new organization are A. B. Smith,
president; W. L. Moyer, formerly a banker, vice-
president, and C. A. Mitten, who has been in the
employ of the company ten years, secretary and
treasurer. Increase in capital stock will take
care of the proposed expansion of business, plans
for which are now being outlined. Establish-
ment of new stores in several nearby cities is
contemplated. The company already has stores
in most of the principal Ohio cities. These in
many instances will be enlarged. All stocks are
being replenished in anticipation for a heavy Fall
business. The A. B. Smith Co. will continue to
maintain its headquarters in the rubber city.
STEERE CO. LOCATES IN WESTFIELD
Springfield Concern to Take Over Plant of
Horse Whip Co.—Springfield Plant of Organ
Concern Destroyed by Fire Last Winter
Entrance to Claypool-Miller Music Co. s neaaquarters in L.a .Fayette, ina.
the record of sales made has been unusually The present store of the company is located at
high. This good record has been due to suc- 611-615- Main street. In addition to the Bush &
cessful merchandising methods used by Ernest Lane and Cecilian pianos and player-pianos the
R. Claypool and Harry J. Miller, under whose Bush & Lane phonograph, Q R S music rolls
management the business has grown rapidly dur- and the Edison and Columbia machines are
ing the past few years. The Bush & Lane pianos carried.
LONDON PIANO STRIKE ENDED
DEALERS SHOULD ORDER AT ONCE
Factories Open After Twelve Weeks' Fight Over
Question of Bonus on Output
Drastic Freight Embargoes Certain in the Fall,
Declares Head of A. B. Chase Piano Co.—Dull
Months the Time to Get Surplus Stock
LONDON, ENGLAND, July 7.—The London piano
factories, which for more than twelve weeks
have been closed, are again open and work com-
mences this morning. It will be remembered
that the strike and lockout were caused by the
difference between the pianoforte manufacturers
and the men's union upon the question of a
bonus on output. The union opposed the
bonus as likely to lead to the pre-war system of
piecework. The pianoforte manufacturers in-
sisted upon the establishment of the bonus to
speed up production and to reduce costs. The
terms of settlement allow the men to return on
the day work principle of a minimum rate of
wage and it has been agreed that within a
period of three months a ballot of the trade be
taken to decide the whole question. The strike,
with its attendant losses, has thus ended without
definite results being attained.
R. E. LANSFORD BUSY NOW
Ten-Pound Arrival Keeps Chattanooga Piano
Man Toeing the Mark
1
R. E. Lahsford, who has won quite a 'success
in Chattanooga, Tenn., as representative of the
Baldwin and Bush & Gerts pianos, informs The
Review that during the months of May and June
business was not only large in volume but sat-
isfactory in character. In a recent communica-
tion to The Review Mr. Lansford says: "July
is starting off fin-e in sales, and on July 8th we
had presented to us a ten-pound boy whose
knots on his head 1 indicate that he is to be a
Congressman. Of course, he will have to serve
his apprenticeship in his daddy's Baldwin and
Bush & Gerts salesrooms first." Mr. Lansford
has our congratulations and also best wishes for
the success of the latest and youngest addition
to his staff.
Piano manufacturers these days are strongly
urging dealers to stock up with all the instru-
ments they can possibly buy in anticipation of
further transportation difficulties in the Fall. In
discussing the Fall outlook with The Review,
Warren C. Whitney, president of the A. B. Chase
Piano Co., Inc., New York, declared that in his
opinion it was up to every dealer to utilize the
Sqmmer months in preparing for the Fall.
"I look for some of the most drastic em-
bargoes in the Fall that we have ever had," said
Mr. Whitney. "When the crops begin to move
after the harvest time it will be almost impos-
sible for piano dealers to get any shipments
through at all. At the present time the situation
is bad enough, but instruments can be gotten
through with delays here and there. Instead of
sitting back in their warerooms and letting the
rest of the world go by, dealers should welcome
the dull season as a chance to look about and
gather up a surplus of pianos to sell in the Fall.
I would urge all dealers to place orders now,
even if they have to borrow additional funds
to do it. Apparently a great many dealers have
forgotten the lesson learned during the war and
are not looking ahead nor preparing against the
future.
"In the Southern States there will be great
activity in the Pall and Winter, for crops are
booming and money is plentiful. Money is easier
there than in the North and the banks are ask-
ing a lower rate. This enables the Southern
dealer to secure loans and get his business in
shape for the coming busy months. But these
dealers also will be hampered by embargoes and
should do everything possible to get pianos
ahead."
The Kenmore Music Co., Kenmore, O., a store
operated by Carmack Brothers, has enlarged its
quarters to double its former floor space.
WESTFIELD, MASS., July 19.—After several con-
ferences with the Chamber of Commerce, the
Steere Organ Co., of Springfield, has closed a
deal with the Horse Whip Co., of this town, by
which the organ company takes over the plant
now used by the whip concern and will establish
its manufactory therein.
The organ company will begin moving its
equipment to the new location at once.
The plant of the Steere Organ Co. in Spring-
field was destroyed by fire last Winter and
since that time the officials of the firm have been
casting about for an available plant in this sec-
tion. Several conferences have taken place with
the Chamber of Commerce in an effort to secure
a plant location here. The quarters of the
Horse Whip Co. are admirably suited to the
needs of the Steere Co,, in that the plant was
originally constructed for use for organ manu-
facturing purposes. It was built and originally
occupied by the Johnson Organ Co.
CLEVELAND HAS GIFT OF ORGAN
$250,000 Donated Anonymously to Aid Cause of
Music—$50,000 for Organ
CLEVELAND, 0., July 19.—Through the gift of
$250,000 anonymously by prominent Cleveland-
ers interested in the development of music
among the people, the Museum of Art will
establish a department of musical art. The gift
provides for an endowment fund and a $50,000
organ which will be installed in the museum, as
a memorial. The gift is an appreciation of the
work done to aid the cause of music in concerts
and lectures under the direction of Thomas
Whitney Surette, of Boston, and Donald Nichols
Tweedy, resident assistant.
APOLLO CHANGES BUFFALO AGENCY
The Robt. L. Loud Music Co. Now Has Repre-
sentation in Place of Rudolph Wurlitzer Co.
BUFFALO, N. Y., July 19.—Announcement is
made by the Apollo Piano Co. that their agency
at Buffalo has been changed from the Rudolph
Wurlitzer Co. to the Robert L. Loud Music Co.,
569 Main street. This has aroused considerable
interest in trade circles in Buffalo, as the Apollo
agency is looked upon as being one of the most
important ones being represented in this city.
Eugene R. Farny is the manager of the
Robert L. Loud store, which will now handle the
Apollo. Through the activties of this agency it
is expected that a large and wide distribution of
Apollos will be made.
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