Music Trade Review
Issue: 1925 Vol. 81 N. 9 - Page 46
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THE
MUSIC TRADE
REVIEW
AUGI-ST 29, 1925
IN THE WORLD OF MUSIC PUBLISHING
Conducted By V. D. Walsh
Richmond Makes Further Explorations
Among the Nova Scotia Music Stores
SONGS THAT SELL
Head of the Richmond Music Supply Corp., New York, Combines Business With Pleasure in
Visiting the Music Stores of the Maritime Province of Canada
'"PRURO, N. S., August 20.—Truro is a
modern town with close to 8,000 population.
It is called the "Hub" of Nova Scotia, being
the railway center. It is an attractive burg,
spic and span—there
may be more delightful
places, find them if you
can. The hospitality
displayed by the people
is b e y o n d w o r d s .
Streams and lakes are
visible in all directions
and are easily reached.
Victoria Park is a
n a t u r a l wonderland,
one thousand acres in
size, with its deep
Maurice Richmond
g o r g e , i t s winding
stream, water falls and rustic seats. The visi-
tor finds this gorgeous park very inspiring.
Sportsmen from many lands visit Truro during
the hunting season. Moose, deer and partridge
are plentiful here and free to the good marks-
man.
the rest of your trip will be pleasant and let
this contentment that you have so nicely dis-
played stay right with you. You have often
heard it said: 'Contentment at present—strong
hopes for the future, help a great deal toward
keeping in a happy frame of mind.' "
Amherst, N. S.
Leaving Truro early in the morning, the
sp2edometer registered one hundred and thirty-
one miles, and we reached Amherst early in the
afternoon. Amherst is a piano city.
Cumberland Piano Co.
A modern store, from every point of view,
very much in evidence in this city is the Cum-
berland Piano Co. The young man in charge
of this business is John D. A. McDonald. When
I made my entrance into the store, I inquired
for the proprietor and a peppy young fellow-
walked over to me in a dignified manner and
said: "I try to manage this store—how well I
do it is up to Dad."
The store is located in the center of the city,
the general lay-out very effective and a splen-
did display for the window shopper. The lady
in charge of the sheet music department is Mrs.
Chas. F. McDonald & Co.
Chas. F. McDonald & Co., general music Robert McKay. This fortunate person is also
dealers, handling pianos, organs, gramophones, blessed with a beautiful voice, and charm. She
sheet music and music books of every descrip- is the type who understands music and finds
tion, occupy a large store, approximately 4,000 it the best companion in life, next to Mr. Mc-
square feet, on the street floor, well appointed Kay.
with the merchandise tastefully displayed. The
Mr. McDonald asked me how long I intended
entire store is under the personal supervision to stay and invited me over to the golf club.
of Chas. F. McDonald, who is ever cordial in I told young McDonald that my best score was
his quiet and unassuming manner.
about three or four above par, but that I stop-
We had quite a little gathering on the eve- ped counting at ten, at each hole. After con-
ning that I met Mr. McDonald. This was my sulting the two huskies, my son was anxious
first visit and I shall not easily forget it. A for the hike, and "Fitzy" said he'd keep score,
representative of the Truro-Citizen Sun (Mr. so we started for the green. It seemed as we
Lee Chisholm) was on the spot, unbeknown to went along that there were nothing but Fords
me.
Mr. McDonald exemplified his alertness, on the road. I remarked this to young Mc-
keenness of mind and interest in all things, Donald, who explained that a Ford cost just
when he said: "The best lessons a man can about as much as a good cow and practically
learn are from his own mistakes. He must every farmer had the spare cow to exchange for
profit by them. Push forward—don't be con- a Ford. Johnny Fitzpatrick said he heard Mr.
tent with doing only your duty in all things— Ford was doing a lot for humanity, but that if
do more than your duty. It's the horse who it were really so, what he should do is to put
finishes a neck ahead who wins the race. We some springs in the rear seats.
are living in a universe with certain laws and
Young McDonald is also in charge of the
rules. It is well to find out what they are. Ig- Amherst Piano Co., and suggested that on our
norance excuses no man. A dose of poison way to the links we stop off and visit the fac-
taken by mistake will kill you as quickly as tory. He promised that our tour through the
though you took it intentionally. Be pleasant— works would be interesting and educational.
keep your chin up—even if you do lose oc- We arrived at the plant and found it modern
casionally, for you may gain the next time. With in every respect. Every apparatus that modern
constant diligence and patience, you are bound manufacturing efficiency can suggest has been
to win."
adopted with the object of producing a good
Mr. McDonald further said that he believed piano.
This company has brought together a
that the music business in general this Fall
was going to be exceptionally good. Radio, large working family. They are men of wide
like everything else, is no longer a fad, it has knowledge, long experience and possess a high
order of technical skill. They have a pride in
become stabilized, according to his way of
thinking. When making my graceful exit, Mr. what they produce and loyalty to the organiza-
McDonald said, "Now Mr. Richmond, I hope tion in which they have a part. Various styles
Yearning
—
Oh,
How I Miss You Tonight
When You and I Were Seventeen
Ukulele Lady
Yes,
—
Sir! That's My Baby
Silver Head
Sonya (Yup Alay Yup)
Cecilia
On a Night Like This
The Whole World Is Dreaming of Love
Summer Nights
My Sweetie Turned Me Down
Suite Sixteen
So That's the Kind of a Girl You Are
—
Waitin' for the Moon
Say, Arabella
Alone at Last
Sing Loo
One Smile
BOOKS THAT SELL
X
—
STRUM IT WITH CRUMIT—Songs for
Ukulele
TIDDLE DE UKES—Comic Songs for
the Ukulele
Universal Dance Folio No. 9 (New)
Peterson's Ukulele Method
World's Favorite Songs
Hits from TOPSY and EVA
Rememb'ring
I Never Had a Mammy
IRVING BERLIN, Inc.
1607
Broadway, New York
of pianos are made by this plant, as well as
phonographs and piano benches. Royalty comes
to Amherst for its pianos. That the Princess
Royal, the eldest daughter of King Edward VII,
selected an Amherst piano is notable but not
extraordinary. Canadian products stand high
in England. Nevertheless, it was a proud day
for the Amherst Piano Co., Ltd., when it an-
nounced that the Princess Royal had selected,
from numerous offerings, a piano which was
henceforth to be known by her name. This
instrument was one of the regular stock type.
MOST POPULAR
The Music Books Supreme
Write for descriptive catalog—Order from jobber or direct from publisher
Hinds, Hay den
& Eldredge, Inc., Publishers, New York City
46
THE
MUSIC TRADE
REVIEW
AUGI-ST 29, 1925
IN THE WORLD OF MUSIC PUBLISHING
Conducted By V. D. Walsh
Richmond Makes Further Explorations
Among the Nova Scotia Music Stores
SONGS THAT SELL
Head of the Richmond Music Supply Corp., New York, Combines Business With Pleasure in
Visiting the Music Stores of the Maritime Province of Canada
'"PRURO, N. S., August 20.—Truro is a
modern town with close to 8,000 population.
It is called the "Hub" of Nova Scotia, being
the railway center. It is an attractive burg,
spic and span—there
may be more delightful
places, find them if you
can. The hospitality
displayed by the people
is b e y o n d w o r d s .
Streams and lakes are
visible in all directions
and are easily reached.
Victoria Park is a
n a t u r a l wonderland,
one thousand acres in
size, with its deep
Maurice Richmond
g o r g e , i t s winding
stream, water falls and rustic seats. The visi-
tor finds this gorgeous park very inspiring.
Sportsmen from many lands visit Truro during
the hunting season. Moose, deer and partridge
are plentiful here and free to the good marks-
man.
the rest of your trip will be pleasant and let
this contentment that you have so nicely dis-
played stay right with you. You have often
heard it said: 'Contentment at present—strong
hopes for the future, help a great deal toward
keeping in a happy frame of mind.' "
Amherst, N. S.
Leaving Truro early in the morning, the
sp2edometer registered one hundred and thirty-
one miles, and we reached Amherst early in the
afternoon. Amherst is a piano city.
Cumberland Piano Co.
A modern store, from every point of view,
very much in evidence in this city is the Cum-
berland Piano Co. The young man in charge
of this business is John D. A. McDonald. When
I made my entrance into the store, I inquired
for the proprietor and a peppy young fellow-
walked over to me in a dignified manner and
said: "I try to manage this store—how well I
do it is up to Dad."
The store is located in the center of the city,
the general lay-out very effective and a splen-
did display for the window shopper. The lady
in charge of the sheet music department is Mrs.
Chas. F. McDonald & Co.
Chas. F. McDonald & Co., general music Robert McKay. This fortunate person is also
dealers, handling pianos, organs, gramophones, blessed with a beautiful voice, and charm. She
sheet music and music books of every descrip- is the type who understands music and finds
tion, occupy a large store, approximately 4,000 it the best companion in life, next to Mr. Mc-
square feet, on the street floor, well appointed Kay.
with the merchandise tastefully displayed. The
Mr. McDonald asked me how long I intended
entire store is under the personal supervision to stay and invited me over to the golf club.
of Chas. F. McDonald, who is ever cordial in I told young McDonald that my best score was
his quiet and unassuming manner.
about three or four above par, but that I stop-
We had quite a little gathering on the eve- ped counting at ten, at each hole. After con-
ning that I met Mr. McDonald. This was my sulting the two huskies, my son was anxious
first visit and I shall not easily forget it. A for the hike, and "Fitzy" said he'd keep score,
representative of the Truro-Citizen Sun (Mr. so we started for the green. It seemed as we
Lee Chisholm) was on the spot, unbeknown to went along that there were nothing but Fords
me.
Mr. McDonald exemplified his alertness, on the road. I remarked this to young Mc-
keenness of mind and interest in all things, Donald, who explained that a Ford cost just
when he said: "The best lessons a man can about as much as a good cow and practically
learn are from his own mistakes. He must every farmer had the spare cow to exchange for
profit by them. Push forward—don't be con- a Ford. Johnny Fitzpatrick said he heard Mr.
tent with doing only your duty in all things— Ford was doing a lot for humanity, but that if
do more than your duty. It's the horse who it were really so, what he should do is to put
finishes a neck ahead who wins the race. We some springs in the rear seats.
are living in a universe with certain laws and
Young McDonald is also in charge of the
rules. It is well to find out what they are. Ig- Amherst Piano Co., and suggested that on our
norance excuses no man. A dose of poison way to the links we stop off and visit the fac-
taken by mistake will kill you as quickly as tory. He promised that our tour through the
though you took it intentionally. Be pleasant— works would be interesting and educational.
keep your chin up—even if you do lose oc- We arrived at the plant and found it modern
casionally, for you may gain the next time. With in every respect. Every apparatus that modern
constant diligence and patience, you are bound manufacturing efficiency can suggest has been
to win."
adopted with the object of producing a good
Mr. McDonald further said that he believed piano.
This company has brought together a
that the music business in general this Fall
was going to be exceptionally good. Radio, large working family. They are men of wide
like everything else, is no longer a fad, it has knowledge, long experience and possess a high
order of technical skill. They have a pride in
become stabilized, according to his way of
thinking. When making my graceful exit, Mr. what they produce and loyalty to the organiza-
McDonald said, "Now Mr. Richmond, I hope tion in which they have a part. Various styles
Yearning
—
Oh,
How I Miss You Tonight
When You and I Were Seventeen
Ukulele Lady
Yes,
—
Sir! That's My Baby
Silver Head
Sonya (Yup Alay Yup)
Cecilia
On a Night Like This
The Whole World Is Dreaming of Love
Summer Nights
My Sweetie Turned Me Down
Suite Sixteen
So That's the Kind of a Girl You Are
—
Waitin' for the Moon
Say, Arabella
Alone at Last
Sing Loo
One Smile
BOOKS THAT SELL
X
—
STRUM IT WITH CRUMIT—Songs for
Ukulele
TIDDLE DE UKES—Comic Songs for
the Ukulele
Universal Dance Folio No. 9 (New)
Peterson's Ukulele Method
World's Favorite Songs
Hits from TOPSY and EVA
Rememb'ring
I Never Had a Mammy
IRVING BERLIN, Inc.
1607
Broadway, New York
of pianos are made by this plant, as well as
phonographs and piano benches. Royalty comes
to Amherst for its pianos. That the Princess
Royal, the eldest daughter of King Edward VII,
selected an Amherst piano is notable but not
extraordinary. Canadian products stand high
in England. Nevertheless, it was a proud day
for the Amherst Piano Co., Ltd., when it an-
nounced that the Princess Royal had selected,
from numerous offerings, a piano which was
henceforth to be known by her name. This
instrument was one of the regular stock type.
MOST POPULAR
The Music Books Supreme
Write for descriptive catalog—Order from jobber or direct from publisher
Hinds, Hay den
& Eldredge, Inc., Publishers, New York City
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