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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW, JULY, 19U
Piano
Supplies
New Methods for
Buckskin Tanning
After much experimenting over a long
period, a new method of buckskin tanning
has been put into operation, at the tan-
nery of Richard E. Meyer, North Bergen,
N. J., which has made it possible to speed
up production and at the same time en-
hance the quality of product. These buck-
skins are used in the manufacture of piano
actions and are especially prepared for
that purpose. Recently a new source of
supply was discovered in South America
from which come the finest skins -which
choose the leg which he desires -when have ever been handled by the Meyer
matching a bench with a piano but can firm. The plant has been working to full
capacity since the first of the year and
order by that particular stock number.
The first two pages are devoted to several new machines have been in-
grand piano benches 34 inches in length. stalled. Like everything else the prices of
The next page displays square leg styles skin have increased as well as the oil
and opposite are 30 inch benches in which is used in their preparation. The
period styles. Then come round leg new methods of operating the plant have
benches, octagon leg benches, reeded leg helped at least for the present in keeping
benches and fluted leg benches. Then prices within a reasonable range.
follows a page -with benches with odd legs
The business has been conducted by
and a display of Tonk benchairs. The last the Meyer family for four generations. It
two pages of the book are devoted to was founded by Christian F. W. Meyer in
piano chairs and Tonkabinets for phono- 1846 and has been continuously main-
graph records and sheet music. Two of tained by his son, grandson and great
the newest bench models are shown on an grandson. At present, Richard E. Meyer,
insert one of these being Louis XV in grandson of the founder is president and
design.
associated with him are his two sons
Edwin M. Boothe Dies Suddenly Richard A. Meyer and Walter W. Meyer
Edwin Milton Boothe for many years The plant is located at 5009 Grand Ave.,
identified with the piano industry and North Bergen, N. J.
most recently head of the Radle Piano
Co., New York before his retirement two
years ago passed away suddenly on June
Orgatrons for Eight New York
7th at the United Hospital in Port Chester,
N. Y., after an operation. Mr. Boothe was
Schools
67 years of age. Funeral services held
Edward Luberof, manager of the Everett
at the home of his sister Mrs. B. J. Banks Orgatron department of John Wanamaker
in Port Chester on June 10th. Interment New York reports the sale of eight Orga-
took place in Kensico Cemetery, White trons to be installed in eight high schools
Plains. Surviving him are six sisters, Mrs. in greater New York. The schools in ques-
Banks, Mrs. E. H. Munn, of Springfield, tion include the Benjamin Franklin High
Mass.; Mrs. Harry C. Pryer, White Plains; School. Fort Hamilton High School, La-
Mrs. Irene Readies, Port Chester; Mrs. John feyette High School. Central High School
A. Read, Port Chester and Mrs. Martin for the Needles Trade, Brooklyn High
Moloney, San Francisco; also two broth- School for Home Making, Woodrow Wil-
ers, Charles B. Boothe, San Francisco, and son High Schol and the William Cullen
Bryant High School.
John W. Boothe, of Los Angeles.
Actions - Hammers - Plates - Hardware
Strings - Pins - Felts - Tuners Supplies
NPTA Program for
August Convention
Program of the 32nd Convention of the
National Association of Piano Tuners to
be held at the Hotel Yorktown, York, Pa.,
August 11th, 12th and 13th, will include
the playing of a tuners' orchestra, com-
posed of members of the organization,
led by John W. Travis. Addresses will be
made by R. W. E. Sperry, Rudolf Wurlitzer
Co.; Walter B. Gleetz, Weaver Piano Co.;
loseph V. Miller, Mapes Piano String Co..
and W. A. Mennie. secretary of the Na-
tional Association ojf Music Merchants.
Alfred H. Howe will lead a panel discus-
sion on True Scale Tuning.
The Mayor of York will welcome the
tuners as well as W. S. Bond, president
of the Weaver Piano Co., which is lo-
cated in York. The exhibitors this year
will include the Baldwin Piano Co.,
Weaver Piano Co., Rudolph Wurlitzer
Co., Pratt Read <& Co., American Piano
Sefoly Co., Pratt Read & Co., George W.
Brannsdorf and others.
Handy New Tonkbench Catalog
A new catalog has just been released
by the Tonk Mfg. Co., Chicago which has
been so arranged as to be helpful to
dealers when ordering Tonkbenches. On
each page there is shown one bench com-
plete giving the dimensions and surround-
ing it are reproductions of the various
legs which may be secured for this par-
ticular model. All are plainly keyed
by a number so that a dealer can not only
Felts* Cloths and Punchings
A very diversified stock enables us to match your samples
for thickness, color and texture. We specialize in felts
and cloths for all piano purposes, by the piece, yard or
cut to specifications.
And, equally important to you is the prompt service we
can render. We'll appreciate an opportunity to show you
how good our service is!
AMERICAN PIANO SUPPLY CO.
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