Presto
Issue: 1923 1924 - Page 24
June 9, 1923
P R E S T O
24
AMERICAN
PIANO SUPPLY
COMPANY
Felts, Cloths, Hammers,Punchings,
Music Wire, Tuning Pins, Player
Parts, Hinges, Casters
A FULL LINE OF MATERIALS for PIANOS and ORGAN
When in Need of
SUPPLIES
Communicate with Us
American Piano Supply Co.
110-112 E. 13th St.
New York
SCHAFF
Piano String Co.
Manufacturer* of
Piano Bass Strings
2009-2021 CLYBOURN AVENUE
Cor er Lewis Street
CHICAGO
PERFECT PUNCHINGS
CFGOEPEL^Co
137 EAST 13^ ST.
ence in its use will so prove its value that the entire
trade will soon be selling on the basis of this Stand-
ard Form of Contract.
The Committee on Standardization, Mr. E. B. Rich-
ardson, Chairman, is still in a position to render ex-
cellent service but will require greater co-operation
on the part of the piano manufacturer before real
results in standardization can be obtained.
The Committee on Improvement of Quality of
Piano Supplies, Mr. Herbert C. House, chairman,
has been actively at work and will render a detailed
report of their preliminary investigations with such
recommendations as they deem advisable regarding
this activity.
The Problems.
There are a number of national problems today
that are serious factors in the progress of our indi-
vidual business, such as modification of immigration
laws to relieve an apparent labor shortage, and bet-
ter transportation facilities to expedite materials to
and from our factories. These great problems com-
mand our whole-hearted support and co-operation
and again through our Association and the Music
Industries Chamber of Commerce greater unity of
action can be obtained.
The future work of our Association will be in the
further perfection of the several activities which are
proving of value to our industry and the new activi-
ties whnch will develop through the greater use of the
Association by our members.
The improved business conditions since our last
Convention are most gratifying. At that time we are
looking forward to the return of normal business;
since then we have seen steady improvement, and
now I think it is safe to say that we can all report
good business, with bright and happy prospects for
continued prosperity.
SECRETARY'S REPORT.
The report of A. L. Smith, secretary, was cheerfully
enlightening.
"We have 58 members, which with few exceptions
includes practically all the prominent representatives
of the piano supply trade," said Air. Smith, who
added:
The secretary's office has been far more busy
this year than ever before, due both to an increased
amount of routine work and correspondence with
members, and to increased activities of our various
committees, especially the Credit Committee. There
has been a total of 31 committee meetings and con-
ferences during the year.
The amount of clerical work involved in the opera-
tion of our Credit Adjustment Plan as applied to two
piano manufacturers, and our more informal co-oper-
ation in the case of several other piano manufactur-
ers in financial difficulties necessitated a vast amount
of correspondence, telephone calls, conferences and
personal attention by the secretary.
An even-greater number of members visited the
offices this year than last. Also the personal corre-
spondence of the secretary with members concerning
association activities in which members have had a
direct interest has reached a more considerable vol-
ume. This is significant, inasmuch as the importance
of our association to members depends largely upon
the amount of direct service rendered.
Standardization Report.
The report of the Committee on Standardization;
Musical Supply Association of America, was pre-
sented by E. R. Richardson, chairman, who said in
part:
"The standardization idea in the piano business
originated in this association, it being one of the three
subjects of discussion at the first convention when
the association was organized. The Standardization
Committee of the association did considerable work
during the first year of the association, which was
particularly valuable because it brought the subject
definitely before our trade.
"This is a subject which, I believe, should continue
to receive the interest of this association. Several
large piano manufacturers who make a number of
types of pianos and produce many of their own sup-
plies, have proceeded far in their individual program
of standardization with great benefits to themselves,
particularly in the way of decreased costs and more
dependable production.
"In view of the above facts I recommend that the
association continue its Committee on Standardiza-
tion; and particularly in view of the activity of the
National Piano Manufacturers' Association in the
matter, and also of certain large individual manufac-
turing concerns, that the association instruct its com-
mittee to communicate with the National Piano Man-
ufacturers' Association, offering the co-operation of
this Association; and that we do everything possible
to speed a practical program of standardization in
the piano trade.
Standard Contract Form.
The report of the Special Committee on Standard
Contract, Musical Supply Association of America,
A QUARTER CENTURY OF
TUNING PIN MANUFACTURING MEANS
Quality, Service and Value
Used tn the World's Finest Pianos
AMERICAN MUSICAL SUPPLY CO.
451 Communipaw Ave.
JERSEY CITY, N. J.
Established 1867
Strauch Bros.
All Well-posted Piano Dealers, Sales-
men, and the Piano Buying Public
recognize the value of this name on a
Piano Action,
For more than 55 years it has been associ-
ated with the best products of the Piano
industry. It ha s always represented
Quality and Merit
Paragon Foundries
Company
When a Piano Action bears the name of
Strauch Bros, it rs an additional guarantee
of the quality of the instrument containing it.
Manufacturers of
STRAUCH BROS.,Inc.
Paragon Piano Plates
Oregon, Illinois
Piano Actions, Hammers and Repairs
327 to 347 Walnut Ave., at 141st Street
NEW YORK
NEWYORK
Comstock, Cheney & Co.
WESSELL, NICKEL & GROSS
Ivory Cutters and Manufacturers
I Piano Keys, Actions and Hammers
IVORY AND COMPOSITION-COVERED ORGAN KEYS
The only Company Furnishing the Keys^Actions, Hammers and Brackets Complete
Telegraph and R. R. Station: Essex, Conn.
Office and Factories: Ivoryton, Conn.
Manufacturers ot
PIANO ACTIONS
HIGHEST GRADE
ONE GRADE ONLY
The Wessell, Nickel & Gross action is a
guarantee of the grade of the instrument
in which it is found.
FACTORIES:
NJFW
V
45thSt., 10thAve. &W46th. 1~*-* "
YORK"
* V-JIXIV
OFFICE:
457 W. 45th Street
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P R E S T O
24
AMERICAN
PIANO SUPPLY
COMPANY
Felts, Cloths, Hammers,Punchings,
Music Wire, Tuning Pins, Player
Parts, Hinges, Casters
A FULL LINE OF MATERIALS for PIANOS and ORGAN
When in Need of
SUPPLIES
Communicate with Us
American Piano Supply Co.
110-112 E. 13th St.
New York
SCHAFF
Piano String Co.
Manufacturer* of
Piano Bass Strings
2009-2021 CLYBOURN AVENUE
Cor er Lewis Street
CHICAGO
PERFECT PUNCHINGS
CFGOEPEL^Co
137 EAST 13^ ST.
ence in its use will so prove its value that the entire
trade will soon be selling on the basis of this Stand-
ard Form of Contract.
The Committee on Standardization, Mr. E. B. Rich-
ardson, Chairman, is still in a position to render ex-
cellent service but will require greater co-operation
on the part of the piano manufacturer before real
results in standardization can be obtained.
The Committee on Improvement of Quality of
Piano Supplies, Mr. Herbert C. House, chairman,
has been actively at work and will render a detailed
report of their preliminary investigations with such
recommendations as they deem advisable regarding
this activity.
The Problems.
There are a number of national problems today
that are serious factors in the progress of our indi-
vidual business, such as modification of immigration
laws to relieve an apparent labor shortage, and bet-
ter transportation facilities to expedite materials to
and from our factories. These great problems com-
mand our whole-hearted support and co-operation
and again through our Association and the Music
Industries Chamber of Commerce greater unity of
action can be obtained.
The future work of our Association will be in the
further perfection of the several activities which are
proving of value to our industry and the new activi-
ties whnch will develop through the greater use of the
Association by our members.
The improved business conditions since our last
Convention are most gratifying. At that time we are
looking forward to the return of normal business;
since then we have seen steady improvement, and
now I think it is safe to say that we can all report
good business, with bright and happy prospects for
continued prosperity.
SECRETARY'S REPORT.
The report of A. L. Smith, secretary, was cheerfully
enlightening.
"We have 58 members, which with few exceptions
includes practically all the prominent representatives
of the piano supply trade," said Air. Smith, who
added:
The secretary's office has been far more busy
this year than ever before, due both to an increased
amount of routine work and correspondence with
members, and to increased activities of our various
committees, especially the Credit Committee. There
has been a total of 31 committee meetings and con-
ferences during the year.
The amount of clerical work involved in the opera-
tion of our Credit Adjustment Plan as applied to two
piano manufacturers, and our more informal co-oper-
ation in the case of several other piano manufactur-
ers in financial difficulties necessitated a vast amount
of correspondence, telephone calls, conferences and
personal attention by the secretary.
An even-greater number of members visited the
offices this year than last. Also the personal corre-
spondence of the secretary with members concerning
association activities in which members have had a
direct interest has reached a more considerable vol-
ume. This is significant, inasmuch as the importance
of our association to members depends largely upon
the amount of direct service rendered.
Standardization Report.
The report of the Committee on Standardization;
Musical Supply Association of America, was pre-
sented by E. R. Richardson, chairman, who said in
part:
"The standardization idea in the piano business
originated in this association, it being one of the three
subjects of discussion at the first convention when
the association was organized. The Standardization
Committee of the association did considerable work
during the first year of the association, which was
particularly valuable because it brought the subject
definitely before our trade.
"This is a subject which, I believe, should continue
to receive the interest of this association. Several
large piano manufacturers who make a number of
types of pianos and produce many of their own sup-
plies, have proceeded far in their individual program
of standardization with great benefits to themselves,
particularly in the way of decreased costs and more
dependable production.
"In view of the above facts I recommend that the
association continue its Committee on Standardiza-
tion; and particularly in view of the activity of the
National Piano Manufacturers' Association in the
matter, and also of certain large individual manufac-
turing concerns, that the association instruct its com-
mittee to communicate with the National Piano Man-
ufacturers' Association, offering the co-operation of
this Association; and that we do everything possible
to speed a practical program of standardization in
the piano trade.
Standard Contract Form.
The report of the Special Committee on Standard
Contract, Musical Supply Association of America,
A QUARTER CENTURY OF
TUNING PIN MANUFACTURING MEANS
Quality, Service and Value
Used tn the World's Finest Pianos
AMERICAN MUSICAL SUPPLY CO.
451 Communipaw Ave.
JERSEY CITY, N. J.
Established 1867
Strauch Bros.
All Well-posted Piano Dealers, Sales-
men, and the Piano Buying Public
recognize the value of this name on a
Piano Action,
For more than 55 years it has been associ-
ated with the best products of the Piano
industry. It ha s always represented
Quality and Merit
Paragon Foundries
Company
When a Piano Action bears the name of
Strauch Bros, it rs an additional guarantee
of the quality of the instrument containing it.
Manufacturers of
STRAUCH BROS.,Inc.
Paragon Piano Plates
Oregon, Illinois
Piano Actions, Hammers and Repairs
327 to 347 Walnut Ave., at 141st Street
NEW YORK
NEWYORK
Comstock, Cheney & Co.
WESSELL, NICKEL & GROSS
Ivory Cutters and Manufacturers
I Piano Keys, Actions and Hammers
IVORY AND COMPOSITION-COVERED ORGAN KEYS
The only Company Furnishing the Keys^Actions, Hammers and Brackets Complete
Telegraph and R. R. Station: Essex, Conn.
Office and Factories: Ivoryton, Conn.
Manufacturers ot
PIANO ACTIONS
HIGHEST GRADE
ONE GRADE ONLY
The Wessell, Nickel & Gross action is a
guarantee of the grade of the instrument
in which it is found.
FACTORIES:
NJFW
V
45thSt., 10thAve. &W46th. 1~*-* "
YORK"
* V-JIXIV
OFFICE:
457 W. 45th Street
Enhanced content © 2008-2009 and presented by MBSI - The Musical Box Society International (www.mbsi.org) and the International Arcade Museum (www.arcade-museum.com).
All Rights Reserved. Digitized from the archives of the MBSI with support from NAMM - The International Music Products Association (www.namm.org).
Additional enhancement, optimization, and distribution by the International Arcade Museum. An extensive collection of Presto can be found online at http://www.arcade-museum.com/library/
Future scanning projects are planned by the International Arcade Museum Library (IAML).