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July 4, 1925.
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WESTERN TRADE MEET
WAS GREAT SUCCESS
LETTER-FR0MDE PACHMANN
Enthusiastic Convention at Lps^ Angeles
Seemed ILike Loud Echd of tfce Recent
Gathering in Chicago.;
The latter to. George
W. Armstrong, Jr., pres-
ident, Baldwin Piano Co.,
Cincinnati, dated May 24,
at the Hotel ^St. Regis',
New ".York, \vhich fol-
lows, was- recently re-
ceived-from Vladimir de
Pachmann, the famous
pianist, prior to his sail-
ing "for England, where
he is now appearing with
the Baldwin on the Eng-
lish concert stage. The
photograph from which
the cut was made was
taken during the loading
of the Baldwin Grand
pianos which Mr. de
Pachmann is using in
England:
The convention of_ the Western MUSBC" Trades As-
sociation at-Los Angeles, California, with headquar-
ters at the Biltmore Hotel, closad on Friday of last
week, June 26th. The attendance was the largest in
the history of the organization, «nd the enthusiasui
was fontinuous throughout the meeting. A good
4nany of the* prominent eastenr members of the in-
dustry, and *trade were in attendance. The entire
'week was filled with the affairs of'the trade arid plans
for. making 'h all that the inost earnest could wish. •
•The election erf officers wasthe point of most in-
terest to maliy members of the association, and the
•following wire-elected for the ensuing year:
Ed Kelly, Seattle, president"; P..T. Clay, San Fran-
cis"co, first vice-president; Ed Uhl, Los Angeles, sec-
ond- vice-president, and R. E. Robinson, treasurer.
The secretary will be chosen by the officers, it was
Dear. Mr. Armstrong:
.stated. T;h£;new board of directors includes the fol-
m I have come to the end
lowing:
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.{*'
of -my long American
Frank Anrys, San Francisco; J. W. Boothe, Lp$" I tours.
For nearly two
Angeles; Geprge Q. Chase, San Francisco;' Charles .years I have been travel-
ing over the length and
Corb|u, Seattle; J. R. lytz^erald, LoS An#eles; G.'F.
breadth of the United
Jnhnlori/Pjoifcland;. A. D. La.Motte, San biegpi Nor-
States and Canada and
Hjan^Ma.w,'^n t Di^o; *H. L. Nolder t Las Angeles;
have played on the Bald-
4^Vas. fctarx, ^Sacramentol "S. S. Hockett, Fresno; W.
win Concert Grand one
C. Or ton* representing" Montana;. J. Redewell, repre-
hundred and ten recitals.
senting. Arizona; Glen Roberts'/representing Utah;
In my hotel rooms and
L. L, Eby, representing Washington, and C. B. Sam-
in my New York apart-
son, representing Idaho.
ment I have had, through
your
courtesy,
small
The closir|g meeting, on June 26th, was one of
grands for my practicing.
especial interest, and the speakers who were heard
Now, as I am about to
during..the w^ek spread many thoughts of encourage-
leave, I want once again
ment and inspiration. Among the speeches which
to thank you for your in-
aroused interest were those by Mark Campbell, of
numerable kindnesses and L O W E R T N G D R PACHMANN S "RATvDWTN" PTANO TNTO HOT,!"! OP* -«CEAN
-I^-ew.York; IJIarry S. Carroll, publicity director of the
to restate my belief that my great success has been
because during the pasf tw'o* years ?in my
' Broadway PJepartment Store, Los Angeles; E. C.
flue to the quality of all your pianos. Through them
American tour I have dtscovere'd th-at for
' Mtfls, t>f the Society of Composers, Authors and Pub-
1 have found full expression of my art.
the best piano in the world. '.Through the
^
of its tone 1 have been able, I believe, to.realfefc tlje
"likhers/New York City; Geo. P. Bent; and N. C.
While I am leaving America, I am not leaving the
fullest potentialities of my* art.*' Aside; however^- from
\^ilSDn, advertising manager of Sherman, Clay & Co.,
the tone I have been charmed .by thin facility ,of" tlie
•San Francisco.
Baldwin action and in the particular spacing of,the
. . Plans for next year's convention will be arranged
Baldwin keys I have found a flow for> rapid" pa'ssages
at' an early date and particulars, as well as comment
beyond all my dreams. It has seemed at times as
on the meeting just closed will appear in Presto.
though the piano were playing itself, so slight* hts
been the effort required for tonal re.sppnse. ."•• V».!
With my kindest greetings to you -personalty: arfd
with my best wishes for the enternal success "of'the
Baldwin Piano Company, I beg to rerhain; a's'.ever,"*"
Yours most sincerely,
' :
NEW RullNG ANNOUNCED BY
" EEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION
No Public Announcement of Complaints Will Be
.
Made Until Defense is Entered.
."•'Anew ruling by the Federal Trade Commission
l-.H£s been announced which covers the publication of
complaints against firms for alleged unfair methods
. of competition. In future the respondent is allowed
.' to enter a- defense before the complaint is published.
. r-.When the respondent has filed answer with the
'commission both the complaint and answer then will
• be open to the public for inspection under rules pre-
. scribed -by the secretary of the commission.
' Commissioner Huston Thompson dissented from
the'adoption by the majority of the new rule. He
asserted that "it will permit star chamber proceed-
ings to be carried on by the commission."
The new rule on publicity reads as follows: "From
this date, in the settlement of any matter by stipula-
tion before complaint is issued, no statement in refer-
ence thereto shall be made by the commission for
publication. After a complaint is issued no statement
in regard to the case shall be made by the commis-
sion for .publication until after final determination of
the Ca-ge.
"After a complaint has been issued and the answer
of the'respondent has been filed, or in case the re-
spondent fails to file an answer by the rules provided,
.•tfee.papers in the case shall be open to the public for
• inspection, under such rules and regulations as the
secretary may prescribe."
The majority of the commission issued a state-
ment setting forth its reasons for adoption of the
secret form of instituting proceedings.
v. DE PACHMANN:-:
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PROGRESS OF MEMPHIS FIRM.
Witzmann-Stuber, Inc., music dealers, Memphis,
Tenn., recently leased three stores in the new Pea-
body Hotel, where a window frontage of 90 feet, is
available. The company has been at 99 North Second
street since 1872 since its formation by Emil Witz-
mann. Henry Witzmann and Ernest Stuber are the
principals.
'
AUTHORITY ON ORGANS.
i
George Ashdown Audsley, architect and authority
on organ building, died on Sunday June 21 at his
home in Bloomfield, N. J., aged 86. Mr. Audsley was
NEW INCORPORATIONS
;
IN MUSIC GOODS TRADE
VLADIMTR DE PACHMANN.
Baldwin. How can I thank you for your kindness in
forwarding to Italy and to England Baldwins for my
concerts and for my residences in these countries,: I
have asked for the Baldwin in England and in Italy
born in Elgin, Scotland, and spent the earlier years
at Liverpool, where he became an important influ-
ence in the architectural additions to that English
city. He came to New York City in 1892 and
among the many buildings designed by him for
American cities are the Bowling Green Building
on Broadway, the Church of .Stv Edward the Con-
fessor and the Joan of Arc School, both in Philadel-
phia, and the Art Gallery at Milwaukee. As a writer
on architecture, ceramics and organ building, Mr.
Audsley had to his credit twenty-seven books, of
which the most important was his monumental work
•Hi two volumes, "The Art of Organ-Building."
RETURNS TO MUSIC LINE.
New and Old Concerns Secure Charters in
Places.
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The Collinson, Clark & Krell Co.; ; £le.velartd ; , <£:\
to deal in musical goods; $5,000; E. j^ollinffoii? J}.
L. Clark, H. M. Krell, H. A. Krell-:aiidJX.'-M. Mrftelr.
The E. T. Barron Co., Superiot, W.fe.;. $5O,O0<>j -tp
deal in musical instruments; E. T. Karrori, Oftdlyji
Barron and Paul Lewis.
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Charlie Davis Orchestra, Inc., Inyiifrapolrs^/l,^
shares no par valuer.musical- brpkeragej-'busioejs^ -"^rfd
deal in musical, instruments; director^, ' Charitfr':E.
Davis, Miriam Browne Davis, Lawrence- E.. Morris
and Thelrua Sailors Morris.
; ; :
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Musical Observers Co., New York, nVusrcat pujilj-
cations; $10,000; C. Levy; W. S. Dryfqios, L B. Jie-
vine. Attorneys, Stroock & Stroock,Hl Broadway,
New York City.
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The Central Piano Repair and Storage Co.,' 1-517
North Sixth street, Philadelphia, Pa.;-$5^000.
Brunswick Piano Co.; 200 common;, lto par; E ; F.
Adams, A. K. Bough, R. M. Clearwater. Attorney,
J. E. Murphy, 165 Broadway, New York City. . . j
PRAISE FOR ASSOCIATION,
:
f
:
Samuel J. Record, M. A. M. F., professor of forest
products, Yale University, praises the Mahogany ;As-
sociation. Inc., in its endeavor to maintain the place
of mahogany among woods. Prof. Record says there
are about 500 woods which have been entered as sub-
stitutes for mahogany, with poor results. He 'and his
department at Yale University are waging constant
warfare against these- substitutes, and he recognizes
the efforts of the -National Mahogany Association,
Inc., to procure for mahogany its proper place.
A new music goods department was recently an-
nounced by the B. Nugent & Bros. Dry Goods Co.,
St. Louis, Mo., to be in charge, of P. G. Spkz, for-
The Bensinger .Co.,V-3*^5. West Market street,
merly manager of the. music department pf J:. L.
Louisville, Ky., has. purchased- two. store buildings on
Brandeis & Sons, Omaha, Neb;: It has/been several
Third street and plans "to ujle'one as a Third street
years since the Nugent store,had ^a'-.nmsic department**- entrance and the olher.'asj^fe-ijrehouse.
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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/
July 4, 1925.
^&i:
. ' • • * * .
[• •
i
li.."
•
-*
WESTERN TRADE MEET
WAS GREAT SUCCESS
LETTER-FR0MDE PACHMANN
Enthusiastic Convention at Lps^ Angeles
Seemed ILike Loud Echd of tfce Recent
Gathering in Chicago.;
The latter to. George
W. Armstrong, Jr., pres-
ident, Baldwin Piano Co.,
Cincinnati, dated May 24,
at the Hotel ^St. Regis',
New ".York, \vhich fol-
lows, was- recently re-
ceived-from Vladimir de
Pachmann, the famous
pianist, prior to his sail-
ing "for England, where
he is now appearing with
the Baldwin on the Eng-
lish concert stage. The
photograph from which
the cut was made was
taken during the loading
of the Baldwin Grand
pianos which Mr. de
Pachmann is using in
England:
The convention of_ the Western MUSBC" Trades As-
sociation at-Los Angeles, California, with headquar-
ters at the Biltmore Hotel, closad on Friday of last
week, June 26th. The attendance was the largest in
the history of the organization, «nd the enthusiasui
was fontinuous throughout the meeting. A good
4nany of the* prominent eastenr members of the in-
dustry, and *trade were in attendance. The entire
'week was filled with the affairs of'the trade arid plans
for. making 'h all that the inost earnest could wish. •
•The election erf officers wasthe point of most in-
terest to maliy members of the association, and the
•following wire-elected for the ensuing year:
Ed Kelly, Seattle, president"; P..T. Clay, San Fran-
cis"co, first vice-president; Ed Uhl, Los Angeles, sec-
ond- vice-president, and R. E. Robinson, treasurer.
The secretary will be chosen by the officers, it was
Dear. Mr. Armstrong:
.stated. T;h£;new board of directors includes the fol-
m I have come to the end
lowing:
•
.•-'•-.'.
.{*'
of -my long American
Frank Anrys, San Francisco; J. W. Boothe, Lp$" I tours.
For nearly two
Angeles; Geprge Q. Chase, San Francisco;' Charles .years I have been travel-
ing over the length and
Corb|u, Seattle; J. R. lytz^erald, LoS An#eles; G.'F.
breadth of the United
Jnhnlori/Pjoifcland;. A. D. La.Motte, San biegpi Nor-
States and Canada and
Hjan^Ma.w,'^n t Di^o; *H. L. Nolder t Las Angeles;
have played on the Bald-
4^Vas. fctarx, ^Sacramentol "S. S. Hockett, Fresno; W.
win Concert Grand one
C. Or ton* representing" Montana;. J. Redewell, repre-
hundred and ten recitals.
senting. Arizona; Glen Roberts'/representing Utah;
In my hotel rooms and
L. L, Eby, representing Washington, and C. B. Sam-
in my New York apart-
son, representing Idaho.
ment I have had, through
your
courtesy,
small
The closir|g meeting, on June 26th, was one of
grands for my practicing.
especial interest, and the speakers who were heard
Now, as I am about to
during..the w^ek spread many thoughts of encourage-
leave, I want once again
ment and inspiration. Among the speeches which
to thank you for your in-
aroused interest were those by Mark Campbell, of
numerable kindnesses and L O W E R T N G D R PACHMANN S "RATvDWTN" PTANO TNTO HOT,!"! OP* -«CEAN
-I^-ew.York; IJIarry S. Carroll, publicity director of the
to restate my belief that my great success has been
because during the pasf tw'o* years ?in my
' Broadway PJepartment Store, Los Angeles; E. C.
flue to the quality of all your pianos. Through them
American tour I have dtscovere'd th-at for
' Mtfls, t>f the Society of Composers, Authors and Pub-
1 have found full expression of my art.
the best piano in the world. '.Through the
^
of its tone 1 have been able, I believe, to.realfefc tlje
"likhers/New York City; Geo. P. Bent; and N. C.
While I am leaving America, I am not leaving the
fullest potentialities of my* art.*' Aside; however^- from
\^ilSDn, advertising manager of Sherman, Clay & Co.,
the tone I have been charmed .by thin facility ,of" tlie
•San Francisco.
Baldwin action and in the particular spacing of,the
. . Plans for next year's convention will be arranged
Baldwin keys I have found a flow for> rapid" pa'ssages
at' an early date and particulars, as well as comment
beyond all my dreams. It has seemed at times as
on the meeting just closed will appear in Presto.
though the piano were playing itself, so slight* hts
been the effort required for tonal re.sppnse. ."•• V».!
With my kindest greetings to you -personalty: arfd
with my best wishes for the enternal success "of'the
Baldwin Piano Company, I beg to rerhain; a's'.ever,"*"
Yours most sincerely,
' :
NEW RullNG ANNOUNCED BY
" EEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION
No Public Announcement of Complaints Will Be
.
Made Until Defense is Entered.
."•'Anew ruling by the Federal Trade Commission
l-.H£s been announced which covers the publication of
complaints against firms for alleged unfair methods
. of competition. In future the respondent is allowed
.' to enter a- defense before the complaint is published.
. r-.When the respondent has filed answer with the
'commission both the complaint and answer then will
• be open to the public for inspection under rules pre-
. scribed -by the secretary of the commission.
' Commissioner Huston Thompson dissented from
the'adoption by the majority of the new rule. He
asserted that "it will permit star chamber proceed-
ings to be carried on by the commission."
The new rule on publicity reads as follows: "From
this date, in the settlement of any matter by stipula-
tion before complaint is issued, no statement in refer-
ence thereto shall be made by the commission for
publication. After a complaint is issued no statement
in regard to the case shall be made by the commis-
sion for .publication until after final determination of
the Ca-ge.
"After a complaint has been issued and the answer
of the'respondent has been filed, or in case the re-
spondent fails to file an answer by the rules provided,
.•tfee.papers in the case shall be open to the public for
• inspection, under such rules and regulations as the
secretary may prescribe."
The majority of the commission issued a state-
ment setting forth its reasons for adoption of the
secret form of instituting proceedings.
v. DE PACHMANN:-:
:
PROGRESS OF MEMPHIS FIRM.
Witzmann-Stuber, Inc., music dealers, Memphis,
Tenn., recently leased three stores in the new Pea-
body Hotel, where a window frontage of 90 feet, is
available. The company has been at 99 North Second
street since 1872 since its formation by Emil Witz-
mann. Henry Witzmann and Ernest Stuber are the
principals.
'
AUTHORITY ON ORGANS.
i
George Ashdown Audsley, architect and authority
on organ building, died on Sunday June 21 at his
home in Bloomfield, N. J., aged 86. Mr. Audsley was
NEW INCORPORATIONS
;
IN MUSIC GOODS TRADE
VLADIMTR DE PACHMANN.
Baldwin. How can I thank you for your kindness in
forwarding to Italy and to England Baldwins for my
concerts and for my residences in these countries,: I
have asked for the Baldwin in England and in Italy
born in Elgin, Scotland, and spent the earlier years
at Liverpool, where he became an important influ-
ence in the architectural additions to that English
city. He came to New York City in 1892 and
among the many buildings designed by him for
American cities are the Bowling Green Building
on Broadway, the Church of .Stv Edward the Con-
fessor and the Joan of Arc School, both in Philadel-
phia, and the Art Gallery at Milwaukee. As a writer
on architecture, ceramics and organ building, Mr.
Audsley had to his credit twenty-seven books, of
which the most important was his monumental work
•Hi two volumes, "The Art of Organ-Building."
RETURNS TO MUSIC LINE.
New and Old Concerns Secure Charters in
Places.
i- v
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The Collinson, Clark & Krell Co.; ; £le.velartd ; , <£:\
to deal in musical goods; $5,000; E. j^ollinffoii? J}.
L. Clark, H. M. Krell, H. A. Krell-:aiidJX.'-M. Mrftelr.
The E. T. Barron Co., Superiot, W.fe.;. $5O,O0<>j -tp
deal in musical instruments; E. T. Karrori, Oftdlyji
Barron and Paul Lewis.
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?•' * *
Charlie Davis Orchestra, Inc., Inyiifrapolrs^/l,^
shares no par valuer.musical- brpkeragej-'busioejs^ -"^rfd
deal in musical, instruments; director^, ' Charitfr':E.
Davis, Miriam Browne Davis, Lawrence- E.. Morris
and Thelrua Sailors Morris.
; ; :
• . ' ••."••••
Musical Observers Co., New York, nVusrcat pujilj-
cations; $10,000; C. Levy; W. S. Dryfqios, L B. Jie-
vine. Attorneys, Stroock & Stroock,Hl Broadway,
New York City.
'
'
v
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The Central Piano Repair and Storage Co.,' 1-517
North Sixth street, Philadelphia, Pa.;-$5^000.
Brunswick Piano Co.; 200 common;, lto par; E ; F.
Adams, A. K. Bough, R. M. Clearwater. Attorney,
J. E. Murphy, 165 Broadway, New York City. . . j
PRAISE FOR ASSOCIATION,
:
f
:
Samuel J. Record, M. A. M. F., professor of forest
products, Yale University, praises the Mahogany ;As-
sociation. Inc., in its endeavor to maintain the place
of mahogany among woods. Prof. Record says there
are about 500 woods which have been entered as sub-
stitutes for mahogany, with poor results. He 'and his
department at Yale University are waging constant
warfare against these- substitutes, and he recognizes
the efforts of the -National Mahogany Association,
Inc., to procure for mahogany its proper place.
A new music goods department was recently an-
nounced by the B. Nugent & Bros. Dry Goods Co.,
St. Louis, Mo., to be in charge, of P. G. Spkz, for-
The Bensinger .Co.,V-3*^5. West Market street,
merly manager of the. music department pf J:. L.
Louisville, Ky., has. purchased- two. store buildings on
Brandeis & Sons, Omaha, Neb;: It has/been several
Third street and plans "to ujle'one as a Third street
years since the Nugent store,had ^a'-.nmsic department**- entrance and the olher.'asj^fe-ijrehouse.
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).