Music Trade Review
Issue: 1922 Vol. 75 N. 11 - Page 7
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SEPTEMHEK 9,
1922
THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
PITTSBURGH TRADE BENEFITS^BY STRIKE SETTLEMENT
Adjustment of Difficulties in Bituminous Industry Will Have Very Beneficial Effect on General
Business, Say Local Dealers—Various Trade Leaders Express Optimism
PirrSBUitc.H, PA., September 5.—With the settle-
ment of the bituminous strike and the con-
sequent return to work of more than 45,000
coal miners in the Pittsburgh district there is
a marked feeling of optimism on the part of the
piano trade here. The coal strike was one
that had a most marked effect on business in
this section and while the strike of the railroad
shopmen is also having its influence here the
fact that the coal diggers were idle for the past
five months was most outstanding.
As Labor Day passes and the Pittsburgh
piano merchants face the Fall season, there is
a general feeling that business for September
and October will show a decided increase over
the same two months a year ago.
Edward Hoffman, of the J. M. Hoffman Co.,
who just returned from an FAiropean tour a
few weeks ago, stated that sales for August
showed more life than had been anticipated. He
said: "The general indications point to a good
Fall season, as I view it, for the sale of pianos
and other musical instruments. The return to
work of the thousands of miners will throw
into circulation a vast sum of money, some
of which naturally will .gravitate toward the
piano trade. I feel as though the Fall season
will be a good one for the piano business and
we are making ample preparations to handle
the business which I know is bound to come."
Win. C. Hamilton, president of the S. Hamil-
ton C o., and one of the best-known piano men
in the trade, is most hopeful relative to Fall bus-
iness and believes that with wise and judicious
methods of salesmanship adequate returns in
the shape of piano sales will result. Mr. Ham-
ilton is planning to spend several weeks in the
East on a holiday trip.
D. L. Aaron, manager of the piano depart-
ment of Kaufmann's (The Big Store), had on
display in the large show window at the corner
of Smithfield and Diamond streets a handsome
"20" Mehlin grand piano as well as two Hobart
M. Cable upright pianos. The trio of pianos
were well arranged with other decorations that
caused many pedestrians to "stop and look."
Mr. Aaron reports a very satisfactory volume of
business for August.
Charles C. Latus, executive secretary of the
Piano Merchants' Association of Pittsburgh, re-
turned home Saturday after a three months'
tour of Europe. He visited England, France,
Italy, Switzerland, Holland, Belgium and Ger-
many. He found trade conditions in the music
industry on the Continent rather unsettled,
owing to the fluctuating exchange rate, es-
pecially in Germany. He made the homeward
trip from Southampton on the White Star liner
Olympic, which had a Steinway concert grand
piano in the first cabin salon.
The C. C. Mellor Co. has now on a sale of
rebuilt pianos at "big price reductions." The
Mellor sales are noted for the widespread atten-
tion they attract, mail and long distance tele-
phone inquiries coming from points hundreds of
miles distant from the Steel City.
With the passing of Labor Day the Summer
closing period maintained by the music mer-
chants, under the auspices of the Piano Mer-
chants' Association of Pittsburgh, ceases for the
current year. The closing hour since June 17
was 1 p. m. on Saturdays and 5 p. m. on other
business days.
Prof. F. William Froehlich, supervisor of
music in the Chambersburg, Pa., public schools
for the past two years, resigned to accept a sim-
ilar position in the public schools of Kittanning,
Pa.
Miss Caroline Mitchell, of Liverpool, Pa., has
accepted the position of music instructor at the
Tressler Orphans Home at Loysvillc, I'a. She
was formerly music instructor at Marion Col-
lege, Marion, Va.
The system of presenting grand opera on a
circuit covering a prescribed territory at regu-
lar intervals on a subscription basis will be in-
augurated by the United States Grand Opera
Company during the coming season with ten
performances from November to April in four
principal cities in the Middle West, Pittsburgh,
Cleveland, Cincinnati and Detroit.
£kis arrangement permits the most varied
repertoire, and the presentation of the leading
artists, it is said. Andreas Dippel, director of
the new enterprise, says it will make possible
the importation from Europe of an entire com-
pany to give the masterpieces of their country
in the native language.
GOOD BUSINESS IN DENVER
Summer Proved Excellent From Sales Stand-
point and Fall Trade Gives Indications of
Keeping Up to High Average
DENVEK, COL., September 6.—Music dealers of
Denver say they have nothing to complain of
in the way of Summer business for 1922. In
fact, it has shown a healthy state and went bet-
ter than many other Summers they have seen.
With the people returning from their holidays
and the opening of schools increased activity is
bound to result.
A window of the Baldwin Piano Co. shows
the bungalow styles of pianos. The styles in-
clude uprights, grands and players, of the type
that fit into the small bungalow or apartment.
According to H. W. Sanders, of the Denver
Music Co., people are asking for longer terms
in buying the less expensive instruments. It is
a notable fact that terms make comparatively
little difference with customers who buy the ex-
pensive models. Mr. Sanders said that young
people, newlyweds, are more careful of their
money than formerly and he noted this in the
terms they asked, wishing to make small pay-
ments and being sure that they could meet these
payments before purchasing.
Whenever the Darrow Music Co. wants to
get 'em coming into its store a pile of ukuleles
is placed in the window. These the company
sells at $1.50 and people just keep coming in un-
til the pile disappears. This has been the case
time and again this Summer. It shows the popu-
larity of this easily manipulated musical instru-
ment in Denver.
The C. E. Wells Music Co. has concluded its
remodeling sale and, according to Russell Wells,
the sale was highly successful, pianos and play-
ers being sold at greatly reduced p r i c ^ ^ T h e
work of remodeling the basement is nowijmder
way and it is expected to be finished before 7 the
holidays.
The-McKannon Piano Co. has added Zenith
radio merchandise to its stock of pianos and
phonographs and expects to do a good business
this Fall in this class of goods.
Several of the music stores observed the cele-
bration of Remick's four big song hits during
August. The Carl Schultz Piano Co., on Broad-
way, engaged Henry Klotz, a well-known Den-
ver singer, to appear one evening during the
week at its store to sing the four songs,
"Nobody Lied," "California," "Sweet Indiana
Home" and "Lovable Eyes." Many from the
street were attracted into the store by Mr.
Klotz's rendition of the song hits. During the .
last week in August a music stand for the sale
of popular sheet music was opened at the public
market in Denver. Here a young girl sang the
four Remick hits throughout the week.
G. A. Laman, of Laman-Johnson Music Co.,
35 Broadway, says his company has nothing to
complain about business unless it is that the
landlord has raised the rent to such a high fig-
ure that the company has taken an option on
a building at 60-6-4 Broadway. The lease on
present store expiies in May, but if possible this
lease will be sold and the company will get
into its new store as soon as possible.
Victrola No. 240
$115
Mahogany or walnut
Victor supremacy
is the supremacy
of performance
That is why the truly
great artists of the pres-
ent generation in ever-
increasing numbers are
found among the ranks
of famous Victor artists.
Victrola No. 260
$160
Mahogany or walnut
Other styles $25 to $1500
'HIS MASTERS VOICE"
Victrola
REG U.SPAT OFF.
Important • Look for these trade -marks.
Under the lid On the label.
Victor Talking
Machine Co.
Camden,N. J.
SEPTEMHEK 9,
1922
THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
PITTSBURGH TRADE BENEFITS^BY STRIKE SETTLEMENT
Adjustment of Difficulties in Bituminous Industry Will Have Very Beneficial Effect on General
Business, Say Local Dealers—Various Trade Leaders Express Optimism
PirrSBUitc.H, PA., September 5.—With the settle-
ment of the bituminous strike and the con-
sequent return to work of more than 45,000
coal miners in the Pittsburgh district there is
a marked feeling of optimism on the part of the
piano trade here. The coal strike was one
that had a most marked effect on business in
this section and while the strike of the railroad
shopmen is also having its influence here the
fact that the coal diggers were idle for the past
five months was most outstanding.
As Labor Day passes and the Pittsburgh
piano merchants face the Fall season, there is
a general feeling that business for September
and October will show a decided increase over
the same two months a year ago.
Edward Hoffman, of the J. M. Hoffman Co.,
who just returned from an FAiropean tour a
few weeks ago, stated that sales for August
showed more life than had been anticipated. He
said: "The general indications point to a good
Fall season, as I view it, for the sale of pianos
and other musical instruments. The return to
work of the thousands of miners will throw
into circulation a vast sum of money, some
of which naturally will .gravitate toward the
piano trade. I feel as though the Fall season
will be a good one for the piano business and
we are making ample preparations to handle
the business which I know is bound to come."
Win. C. Hamilton, president of the S. Hamil-
ton C o., and one of the best-known piano men
in the trade, is most hopeful relative to Fall bus-
iness and believes that with wise and judicious
methods of salesmanship adequate returns in
the shape of piano sales will result. Mr. Ham-
ilton is planning to spend several weeks in the
East on a holiday trip.
D. L. Aaron, manager of the piano depart-
ment of Kaufmann's (The Big Store), had on
display in the large show window at the corner
of Smithfield and Diamond streets a handsome
"20" Mehlin grand piano as well as two Hobart
M. Cable upright pianos. The trio of pianos
were well arranged with other decorations that
caused many pedestrians to "stop and look."
Mr. Aaron reports a very satisfactory volume of
business for August.
Charles C. Latus, executive secretary of the
Piano Merchants' Association of Pittsburgh, re-
turned home Saturday after a three months'
tour of Europe. He visited England, France,
Italy, Switzerland, Holland, Belgium and Ger-
many. He found trade conditions in the music
industry on the Continent rather unsettled,
owing to the fluctuating exchange rate, es-
pecially in Germany. He made the homeward
trip from Southampton on the White Star liner
Olympic, which had a Steinway concert grand
piano in the first cabin salon.
The C. C. Mellor Co. has now on a sale of
rebuilt pianos at "big price reductions." The
Mellor sales are noted for the widespread atten-
tion they attract, mail and long distance tele-
phone inquiries coming from points hundreds of
miles distant from the Steel City.
With the passing of Labor Day the Summer
closing period maintained by the music mer-
chants, under the auspices of the Piano Mer-
chants' Association of Pittsburgh, ceases for the
current year. The closing hour since June 17
was 1 p. m. on Saturdays and 5 p. m. on other
business days.
Prof. F. William Froehlich, supervisor of
music in the Chambersburg, Pa., public schools
for the past two years, resigned to accept a sim-
ilar position in the public schools of Kittanning,
Pa.
Miss Caroline Mitchell, of Liverpool, Pa., has
accepted the position of music instructor at the
Tressler Orphans Home at Loysvillc, I'a. She
was formerly music instructor at Marion Col-
lege, Marion, Va.
The system of presenting grand opera on a
circuit covering a prescribed territory at regu-
lar intervals on a subscription basis will be in-
augurated by the United States Grand Opera
Company during the coming season with ten
performances from November to April in four
principal cities in the Middle West, Pittsburgh,
Cleveland, Cincinnati and Detroit.
£kis arrangement permits the most varied
repertoire, and the presentation of the leading
artists, it is said. Andreas Dippel, director of
the new enterprise, says it will make possible
the importation from Europe of an entire com-
pany to give the masterpieces of their country
in the native language.
GOOD BUSINESS IN DENVER
Summer Proved Excellent From Sales Stand-
point and Fall Trade Gives Indications of
Keeping Up to High Average
DENVEK, COL., September 6.—Music dealers of
Denver say they have nothing to complain of
in the way of Summer business for 1922. In
fact, it has shown a healthy state and went bet-
ter than many other Summers they have seen.
With the people returning from their holidays
and the opening of schools increased activity is
bound to result.
A window of the Baldwin Piano Co. shows
the bungalow styles of pianos. The styles in-
clude uprights, grands and players, of the type
that fit into the small bungalow or apartment.
According to H. W. Sanders, of the Denver
Music Co., people are asking for longer terms
in buying the less expensive instruments. It is
a notable fact that terms make comparatively
little difference with customers who buy the ex-
pensive models. Mr. Sanders said that young
people, newlyweds, are more careful of their
money than formerly and he noted this in the
terms they asked, wishing to make small pay-
ments and being sure that they could meet these
payments before purchasing.
Whenever the Darrow Music Co. wants to
get 'em coming into its store a pile of ukuleles
is placed in the window. These the company
sells at $1.50 and people just keep coming in un-
til the pile disappears. This has been the case
time and again this Summer. It shows the popu-
larity of this easily manipulated musical instru-
ment in Denver.
The C. E. Wells Music Co. has concluded its
remodeling sale and, according to Russell Wells,
the sale was highly successful, pianos and play-
ers being sold at greatly reduced p r i c ^ ^ T h e
work of remodeling the basement is nowijmder
way and it is expected to be finished before 7 the
holidays.
The-McKannon Piano Co. has added Zenith
radio merchandise to its stock of pianos and
phonographs and expects to do a good business
this Fall in this class of goods.
Several of the music stores observed the cele-
bration of Remick's four big song hits during
August. The Carl Schultz Piano Co., on Broad-
way, engaged Henry Klotz, a well-known Den-
ver singer, to appear one evening during the
week at its store to sing the four songs,
"Nobody Lied," "California," "Sweet Indiana
Home" and "Lovable Eyes." Many from the
street were attracted into the store by Mr.
Klotz's rendition of the song hits. During the .
last week in August a music stand for the sale
of popular sheet music was opened at the public
market in Denver. Here a young girl sang the
four Remick hits throughout the week.
G. A. Laman, of Laman-Johnson Music Co.,
35 Broadway, says his company has nothing to
complain about business unless it is that the
landlord has raised the rent to such a high fig-
ure that the company has taken an option on
a building at 60-6-4 Broadway. The lease on
present store expiies in May, but if possible this
lease will be sold and the company will get
into its new store as soon as possible.
Victrola No. 240
$115
Mahogany or walnut
Victor supremacy
is the supremacy
of performance
That is why the truly
great artists of the pres-
ent generation in ever-
increasing numbers are
found among the ranks
of famous Victor artists.
Victrola No. 260
$160
Mahogany or walnut
Other styles $25 to $1500
'HIS MASTERS VOICE"
Victrola
REG U.SPAT OFF.
Important • Look for these trade -marks.
Under the lid On the label.
Victor Talking
Machine Co.
Camden,N. J.
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