Music Trade Review
Issue: 1924 Vol. 79 N. 5 - Page 9
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AUGUST 2, 1924
THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
9
Complete Program of the Convention
of the National Ass'n of Piano Tuners
LAUTER
62nd Year
Wide Variety of Topics to Be Discussed at the Annual Meeting of That Organization in Mil-
waukee, August 11, 12 and 13—William Braid White to Speak at Annual Banquet
XjILWAUKEE, WIS., July 30.—Plans for
The formal program for the convention ses-
the fifteenth annual convention of the sion follows:
National Association of Piano Tuners, August
Convention Program
11, 12 and 13, are being completed by the com-
MONDAY, AUGUST 11
mittees appointed by the Milwaukee division A. M
which is in charge of the meeting. The program 9:30 Registration of Delegates, Members and Visiting
tuners.
of events has already been published in attrac-
Entire Milwaukee Division will Serve as Reception
tive souvenir form and many points of interest
are presented for members of the Association. P.M. Committee.
Several well-known men of the music trade 2:00 Opening Session.
Singing of America.
are scheduled to address the convention sessions
Address of Welcome—Mayor D. W. Hoan.
on subjects of immediate interest. "Building
Roll Call.
and Maintaining a Technical Standard" is the
Reading of Minutes of 1923 Convention.
subject which will be developed by Nels C. Boe,
Appointment of Convention Committees.
Introduction of Resolutions, etc.
of Chicago. Charles L. Merkel, of Milwaukee,
Optional Talks.
second vice-president of the Association, will
speak on "Association and Its Effect." D. W. 7:30 Adjournment.
Conference, Board of Directors.
Swick, of Clarksburg, W. Va., has selected the
TUESDAY, AUGUST 12
topic of "Cultivating Our Fields." Other ad- A.M.
dresses of special interest are "How Psychology 9:30 Executive Session.
Music.
May Be Turned to Profit by the Tuner," by
Keynote Message. President Charles Deutschmann.
Emulous Smith, of Greenville, Mich., and
Annual Report of Secretary and Treasurer, W. F.
"Making the Shop Pay," by Allan E. Pollard,
McClellan.
of Houston, Tex.
Discussion and formation of Plans to Enlarge the
Association's Activities and to Increase the Mem-
The question "Is the Fourth and Fifth Sys-
bership.
tem of Laying the Bearing of the Equal Tem-
perament Superior to the Third and Sixth P.M. Adjournment.
Method?" will be tested out at the convention 2:00 Open Session.
Music.
at the suggestion of H. E. Pilgrim, of Hamilton,
Address—"Building and Maintaining a Technical
O. The decision will be made by a committee
Standard," Nels C. Boe, Chicago.
to be appointed by the president of the Asso-
Address—"Association and Its Effect," Charles L.
ciation, Charles Deutschmann.
Merkel, second vice-president, Milwaukee.
A message to tuners of the United States
Address—"Cultivating Our Fields," D. W. Swick,
Clarksburg, W. Va.
from members of the profession in Canada will
Round Table Discussion of the Grand Action. Its
be delivered by A. S. Consterdine, of Winnipeg,
Proper Regulation, etc., led by A. V. Simpson,
Canada, whose subject is "Greetings, Brother
Chicago.
Tuners!"
Adjournment.
Plans are being made to accommodate in the
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13
neighborhood of 250 visitors and reservations 9:30 Executive Session.
Music.
are being made for that number at the banquet
Reports of Committees.
which will be one of the principal entertainment
Unfinished Business.
features of the program. President Deutsch-
Resolutions.
mann will act as toastmaster at the banquet to
Other Subjects.
be held in the banquet room of the Hotel Wis-
Appointment of District Representatives.
consin, and William Braid White, of Chicago, 2:00 Music.
Election of Officers.
is the principal speaker. An extensive musical
Selection of Next Meeting Place.
program has been provided for this event, in-
Address—"How Psychology May Be Turned to Profit
cluding piano solos by Ovid Seamon, of Sumner,
by the Tuner," Emulous Smith, Greenville, Mich.
Address—"Making the Shop Pay," Allan E. Pollard,
Mich., Mrs. Iva Buhrman Wunderlich and Al-
Houston, Texas.
fred Rayhorst; vocal solos by Orville R. Schall
Address—"Greetings, Brother Tuners!", A. S. Con-
and Mrs. Leonora Pilgrim Schwab, and a cornet
sterdine, Winnipeg, Canada.
solo by George Brasch. Other entertainment
A Test—"Is the Fourth and Fifth System of Laying
the Bearing of the Equal Temperament Superior to
numbers are under consideration and will be
the Third and Sixth Method?" Proposed by H. E.
announced before the opening of the conven-
Pilgrim, Hamilton, O. Decision to be made by com-
tion. The majority of the musical numbers are
mittee appointed by the President.
being rendered by members of the Association
Presenting Charters to Newly Organized Divisions.
Final Adjournment.
or their relatives.
New York from Europe, July 16, on the steam-
ship "President Harding," after a stay abroad
DALLAS, TKX., July 26.—R. P. Patterson, a rep- of several months. Mr. Schmitt and Mr. Dutton,
resentative of the National Association of Piano who were accompanied by their families, visited
Tuners, was the principal speaker at the meet- England, France, Italy and neighboring coun-
ing of the Southwestern Tuners' Association tries and have returned to their duties greatly
held here this week at the. Will A. Watkin Co. refreshed.
He pointed out that the purpose of the organiza-
tion is to establish and maintain the highest
Grunewald Branch Moves
technical and ethical standards in the profes-
sion and that the national tuners' body was in-
JACKSON, MISS., July 26.—The local branch of
dorsed by the Music Industries Chamber of the L. Grunewald Co., of New Orleans, La.,
Commerce. The local association voted to af- has just moved into new warerooms which have
filiate with the national organization and elected been decorated in a most attractive manner. The
the following officers: Archie M. Tyson, presi- store is laid out in a novel fashion with a large
dent; Clark Burr, vice-president, and J. S. piano salesroom in the rear and the executive
Townes, secretary.
offices near the front of the store. The interior
has been finished in ivory and old ivory, making
a splendid contrast with the mahogany instru-
Return From Europe
ments. A. L. Dunlap, local manager, has just
Eugene A. Schmitt, treasurer of Hardman, completed his eighth year with the company,
Peck & Co., New York, and Louis Dutton, and has increased his sales force in the new loca-
assistant secretary of this company, returned to tion, anticipating a large Fall trade.
Southwestern Tuners Affiliate
Are You Building a
"Quality" Business?
The dealer who is seeking
to build a substantial and
profitable business, and
who is also interested in
his customers' satisfaction
can conscientiously rec-
ommend the Lauter-
H u m a n a b e c a u s e he
KNOWS that this player
piano will completely ful-
fill every expectation.
In competitive selling, the
superiority of the Lauter-
H u m a n a is so obvious
that it is always chosen.
Among its exclusive and
distinctive features are:
The
The
The
The
The
The
Suction Pump
Expression Indicator
Tracker Hole Cleaner
Hinged Action
Electric Light
Lauter Back Bolt
If your territory is open,
you owe it to yourself to
investigate the tremendous
possibilities in the Lauter
agency.
LAUTER CO.
591 Broad St., Newark, N. J.
Manufacturers of Pianos,
Players, Grands and
Reproducers
AUGUST 2, 1924
THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
9
Complete Program of the Convention
of the National Ass'n of Piano Tuners
LAUTER
62nd Year
Wide Variety of Topics to Be Discussed at the Annual Meeting of That Organization in Mil-
waukee, August 11, 12 and 13—William Braid White to Speak at Annual Banquet
XjILWAUKEE, WIS., July 30.—Plans for
The formal program for the convention ses-
the fifteenth annual convention of the sion follows:
National Association of Piano Tuners, August
Convention Program
11, 12 and 13, are being completed by the com-
MONDAY, AUGUST 11
mittees appointed by the Milwaukee division A. M
which is in charge of the meeting. The program 9:30 Registration of Delegates, Members and Visiting
tuners.
of events has already been published in attrac-
Entire Milwaukee Division will Serve as Reception
tive souvenir form and many points of interest
are presented for members of the Association. P.M. Committee.
Several well-known men of the music trade 2:00 Opening Session.
Singing of America.
are scheduled to address the convention sessions
Address of Welcome—Mayor D. W. Hoan.
on subjects of immediate interest. "Building
Roll Call.
and Maintaining a Technical Standard" is the
Reading of Minutes of 1923 Convention.
subject which will be developed by Nels C. Boe,
Appointment of Convention Committees.
Introduction of Resolutions, etc.
of Chicago. Charles L. Merkel, of Milwaukee,
Optional Talks.
second vice-president of the Association, will
speak on "Association and Its Effect." D. W. 7:30 Adjournment.
Conference, Board of Directors.
Swick, of Clarksburg, W. Va., has selected the
TUESDAY, AUGUST 12
topic of "Cultivating Our Fields." Other ad- A.M.
dresses of special interest are "How Psychology 9:30 Executive Session.
Music.
May Be Turned to Profit by the Tuner," by
Keynote Message. President Charles Deutschmann.
Emulous Smith, of Greenville, Mich., and
Annual Report of Secretary and Treasurer, W. F.
"Making the Shop Pay," by Allan E. Pollard,
McClellan.
of Houston, Tex.
Discussion and formation of Plans to Enlarge the
Association's Activities and to Increase the Mem-
The question "Is the Fourth and Fifth Sys-
bership.
tem of Laying the Bearing of the Equal Tem-
perament Superior to the Third and Sixth P.M. Adjournment.
Method?" will be tested out at the convention 2:00 Open Session.
Music.
at the suggestion of H. E. Pilgrim, of Hamilton,
Address—"Building and Maintaining a Technical
O. The decision will be made by a committee
Standard," Nels C. Boe, Chicago.
to be appointed by the president of the Asso-
Address—"Association and Its Effect," Charles L.
ciation, Charles Deutschmann.
Merkel, second vice-president, Milwaukee.
A message to tuners of the United States
Address—"Cultivating Our Fields," D. W. Swick,
Clarksburg, W. Va.
from members of the profession in Canada will
Round Table Discussion of the Grand Action. Its
be delivered by A. S. Consterdine, of Winnipeg,
Proper Regulation, etc., led by A. V. Simpson,
Canada, whose subject is "Greetings, Brother
Chicago.
Tuners!"
Adjournment.
Plans are being made to accommodate in the
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13
neighborhood of 250 visitors and reservations 9:30 Executive Session.
Music.
are being made for that number at the banquet
Reports of Committees.
which will be one of the principal entertainment
Unfinished Business.
features of the program. President Deutsch-
Resolutions.
mann will act as toastmaster at the banquet to
Other Subjects.
be held in the banquet room of the Hotel Wis-
Appointment of District Representatives.
consin, and William Braid White, of Chicago, 2:00 Music.
Election of Officers.
is the principal speaker. An extensive musical
Selection of Next Meeting Place.
program has been provided for this event, in-
Address—"How Psychology May Be Turned to Profit
cluding piano solos by Ovid Seamon, of Sumner,
by the Tuner," Emulous Smith, Greenville, Mich.
Address—"Making the Shop Pay," Allan E. Pollard,
Mich., Mrs. Iva Buhrman Wunderlich and Al-
Houston, Texas.
fred Rayhorst; vocal solos by Orville R. Schall
Address—"Greetings, Brother Tuners!", A. S. Con-
and Mrs. Leonora Pilgrim Schwab, and a cornet
sterdine, Winnipeg, Canada.
solo by George Brasch. Other entertainment
A Test—"Is the Fourth and Fifth System of Laying
the Bearing of the Equal Temperament Superior to
numbers are under consideration and will be
the Third and Sixth Method?" Proposed by H. E.
announced before the opening of the conven-
Pilgrim, Hamilton, O. Decision to be made by com-
tion. The majority of the musical numbers are
mittee appointed by the President.
being rendered by members of the Association
Presenting Charters to Newly Organized Divisions.
Final Adjournment.
or their relatives.
New York from Europe, July 16, on the steam-
ship "President Harding," after a stay abroad
DALLAS, TKX., July 26.—R. P. Patterson, a rep- of several months. Mr. Schmitt and Mr. Dutton,
resentative of the National Association of Piano who were accompanied by their families, visited
Tuners, was the principal speaker at the meet- England, France, Italy and neighboring coun-
ing of the Southwestern Tuners' Association tries and have returned to their duties greatly
held here this week at the. Will A. Watkin Co. refreshed.
He pointed out that the purpose of the organiza-
tion is to establish and maintain the highest
Grunewald Branch Moves
technical and ethical standards in the profes-
sion and that the national tuners' body was in-
JACKSON, MISS., July 26.—The local branch of
dorsed by the Music Industries Chamber of the L. Grunewald Co., of New Orleans, La.,
Commerce. The local association voted to af- has just moved into new warerooms which have
filiate with the national organization and elected been decorated in a most attractive manner. The
the following officers: Archie M. Tyson, presi- store is laid out in a novel fashion with a large
dent; Clark Burr, vice-president, and J. S. piano salesroom in the rear and the executive
Townes, secretary.
offices near the front of the store. The interior
has been finished in ivory and old ivory, making
a splendid contrast with the mahogany instru-
Return From Europe
ments. A. L. Dunlap, local manager, has just
Eugene A. Schmitt, treasurer of Hardman, completed his eighth year with the company,
Peck & Co., New York, and Louis Dutton, and has increased his sales force in the new loca-
assistant secretary of this company, returned to tion, anticipating a large Fall trade.
Southwestern Tuners Affiliate
Are You Building a
"Quality" Business?
The dealer who is seeking
to build a substantial and
profitable business, and
who is also interested in
his customers' satisfaction
can conscientiously rec-
ommend the Lauter-
H u m a n a b e c a u s e he
KNOWS that this player
piano will completely ful-
fill every expectation.
In competitive selling, the
superiority of the Lauter-
H u m a n a is so obvious
that it is always chosen.
Among its exclusive and
distinctive features are:
The
The
The
The
The
The
Suction Pump
Expression Indicator
Tracker Hole Cleaner
Hinged Action
Electric Light
Lauter Back Bolt
If your territory is open,
you owe it to yourself to
investigate the tremendous
possibilities in the Lauter
agency.
LAUTER CO.
591 Broad St., Newark, N. J.
Manufacturers of Pianos,
Players, Grands and
Reproducers
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