Presto
Issue: 1930 2247 - Page 7
PRESTO-TIMES
June, 1930
began, the program following the Sharkey-Schmelling
fight. Through the courtesy of the RCA-Victor Co.
their hour on the air, with very finest of artists and
a specially prepared program, was broadcast from
the ball room on a nation-wide hook-up.
The artists included the famous tenor, Richard
Crooks; Sadah Suchari, the first young American
violinist to make her debut under the auspices of the
Schubert Memorial; Frank Crummit, a musical com-
edy and vaudeville star, and the incomparable Mad-
ame Schumann-Heinck, whose voice was in remark-
ably fine form. The audience was captivated by her
work, and many a younger singer might wish such a
voice.
Immediately after the musical program Dr. Walter
Damrosch spoke to the banqueters. His speech is
reported in another column. Many of the New York
newspapers commented on it Friday and Saturday,
so it is evident that it received the widespread atten-
tion it deserved.
Parham Werlein then addressed the gathering and
introduced the incoming president of the Merchants'
Association, Otto B. Heaton. Mr. Heaton made a
few remarks at this point.
Mr. Werlein then introduced the different heads
of the different organizations connected with the
music industry. Each replied briefly.
Edwin R. Weeks, of Binghamton, N. Y., presented
to Mr. Werlein the gold emblem that is annually
awarded to the retiring president. Mr. Weeks gave
one of his characteristic speeches, fall of good humor
and poetry.
New Officers of Chamber.
The evening ended with dancing to the music pro-
vided by the Victor Co. Orchestra.
The officers of the Music Industries Chamber of
Commerce for the coming year who were announced
at this time are:
President—C. Alfred Wagner.
First Vice-President—Henry C. Lomb.
Second Vice-President—Parham Werlein.
To wind up the convention's activities a banquet
Treasurer—Gordon Campbell.
was held Thursday night in the ball room of the
Hotel New Yorker under the auspices of the Na- Secretary—Harry Meixell.
So ended another convention with music, good fel-
t'onal Association of Music Merchants. It was esti-
mated that there were over seven hundred people in lowship and renewed inspiration and practical ideas
for the coming year.
attendance.
The dinner was very delicious and enjoyed by
The Dearborn, Mich., High School Orchestra won
every one there, the service being exceptionally fine. the first prize for class B orchestras at the national
At about ten minutes past ten the broadcasting
contest at Lincoln, Neb., two weeks ago.
Onderdonck were nominated and elected to the Ex-
ecutive Committee of the organization. F. P. Bassett
and Parham Werlein, retiring presidents of the Na-
tional Piano Manufacturers Association and the
National Music Merchants Association, respectively,
were elected to honorary membership in the National
Piano Travelers Association. Appropriate speeches
of acceptance were made.
New Officers.
The meeting then proceeded to the election of new
officers. The following were duly nominated and
elected:
President, Ralph Henry Day.
First Vice-President, Raymond Briggs.
Second Vice-President, J. Schiller.
Third Vice-President, E. Bennett Fox.
Treasurer, J. H. Bliss.
Secretary, Albert Benning.
Mr. Werlein addressed the meeting briefly, urging
all to attend the sessions of the Merchants Association
during the following days, and also to work for the
good of the music industry as a whole, by trying to
bring new merchants into the Merchants Association.
Hewitt Gets a Medal.
The retiring president of the Travelers, Henry
Hewitt, was presented with the customary medal.
Artist Hayti Plays a Mathushek.
Following this, the Russian pianist, Mr. Hayti,
secured through Mr. Bliss, gave a short program,
including several classical piano compositions and
some Russian jazz, popular songs and folk dances.
His playing was dynamic and gave much pleasure
to all those present. Mr. Hayti worked out on a
Mathushek.
A social gathering in winch many old friendships
were renewed concluded the evening.
THURSDAY NIGHT BANQUET
GULBRANSEN CO. ELATED
AT RADIO SHOW RESULTS
The Gulbransen Co. of Chicago, manufacturers of
the Gulbransen "Champion" Model radio set, are
highly elated over the results they accomplished at
the R. M. A. Trade Show at Atlantic City.
John S. Gorman, vice-president and general man-
ager, in commenting on the results of the Trade
Show, stated: "Indications point to a remarkably
fine radio business during the balance of the 1930
season. Unusual interest was aroused at the show
by the Gulbransen "Champion model radio set. The
feature sponsored by the Gulbransen Co. in having
only one model for the jobber and dealer to sell
appealed to many as a solution of several problems
which have confronted the dealer and jobber in the
past. A remarkably large number of dealers placed
orders for samples and stock of the Gulbransen
"Champion" at the show for immediate delivery. We
have succeeded in forming connections with some of
the largest distributors in the country to handle the
"Champion" and it will not be long until every job-
bing center is represented by a Gulbransen distrib-
utor."
The Gulbransen Co., which has one of the most
complete and up-to-date radio plants in the country,
has made several changes in its factory to enable it
to greatly increase its production facilities, in antici-
pation of an exceptionally large radio business during
the 1930 season.
Martin J. Polihoff, of Philadelphia, has been ap-
pointed district sales representative for the Gulbran-
sen "Champion" radio, in the territory comprising
Eastern Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware and
Virginia.
The Walln Radio Co., Boston, has been appointed
a distributor of the Gulbransen "Champion" radio set.
The Gulbransen Co. also announces the appoint-
ment of the Brown- Dorrance Co. of Pittsburgh and
the Motor Supply Co., Savannah, Ga.. as new dis-
tributors of the "Champion" radio set.
M. E. Seegmiller has been appointed a special sales
representative of the Gulbransen Co., manufacturers
of the "Champion" model radio set. Mr. Seegmiller
will travel throughout the entire country for the
Gulbransen Co., assisting district sales representatives
and promoting the sale of Gulbransen radio.
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Chicago
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Dallas
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With this Truck, one man can deliver and Demonstrate the popular
makes and sizes of Radios. $15.00 F. O. B. Factory.
Truck just for Victor R-32 and RE-45, $12.50 F. O. B. Factory.
OP OP
St. Louis
Denver
Manufactured by
SELF LIFTING PIANO TRUCK CO.
Findlay, Ohio
The Famous
Established IMS
STEINERT PIANOS
CAFOL ROBINSON
(Foremost American Pianist) vrlteai—
If H "takes great audiences to make great poets"... .It certainly takes
• great piano to make great music. That piano Is the STEINEKTI
M. STEINERT & SONS
8TEINERT HALL
BOSTON, MASS.
fhe distinctive features of
Mathushek construction fur-
nish selling points not found
in other makes of pianos.
Write for catalogue
MATHUSHEK PIANO MFG. CO.
132nd Street and Alexander Avenue
NEW YORK
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June, 1930
began, the program following the Sharkey-Schmelling
fight. Through the courtesy of the RCA-Victor Co.
their hour on the air, with very finest of artists and
a specially prepared program, was broadcast from
the ball room on a nation-wide hook-up.
The artists included the famous tenor, Richard
Crooks; Sadah Suchari, the first young American
violinist to make her debut under the auspices of the
Schubert Memorial; Frank Crummit, a musical com-
edy and vaudeville star, and the incomparable Mad-
ame Schumann-Heinck, whose voice was in remark-
ably fine form. The audience was captivated by her
work, and many a younger singer might wish such a
voice.
Immediately after the musical program Dr. Walter
Damrosch spoke to the banqueters. His speech is
reported in another column. Many of the New York
newspapers commented on it Friday and Saturday,
so it is evident that it received the widespread atten-
tion it deserved.
Parham Werlein then addressed the gathering and
introduced the incoming president of the Merchants'
Association, Otto B. Heaton. Mr. Heaton made a
few remarks at this point.
Mr. Werlein then introduced the different heads
of the different organizations connected with the
music industry. Each replied briefly.
Edwin R. Weeks, of Binghamton, N. Y., presented
to Mr. Werlein the gold emblem that is annually
awarded to the retiring president. Mr. Weeks gave
one of his characteristic speeches, fall of good humor
and poetry.
New Officers of Chamber.
The evening ended with dancing to the music pro-
vided by the Victor Co. Orchestra.
The officers of the Music Industries Chamber of
Commerce for the coming year who were announced
at this time are:
President—C. Alfred Wagner.
First Vice-President—Henry C. Lomb.
Second Vice-President—Parham Werlein.
To wind up the convention's activities a banquet
Treasurer—Gordon Campbell.
was held Thursday night in the ball room of the
Hotel New Yorker under the auspices of the Na- Secretary—Harry Meixell.
So ended another convention with music, good fel-
t'onal Association of Music Merchants. It was esti-
mated that there were over seven hundred people in lowship and renewed inspiration and practical ideas
for the coming year.
attendance.
The dinner was very delicious and enjoyed by
The Dearborn, Mich., High School Orchestra won
every one there, the service being exceptionally fine. the first prize for class B orchestras at the national
At about ten minutes past ten the broadcasting
contest at Lincoln, Neb., two weeks ago.
Onderdonck were nominated and elected to the Ex-
ecutive Committee of the organization. F. P. Bassett
and Parham Werlein, retiring presidents of the Na-
tional Piano Manufacturers Association and the
National Music Merchants Association, respectively,
were elected to honorary membership in the National
Piano Travelers Association. Appropriate speeches
of acceptance were made.
New Officers.
The meeting then proceeded to the election of new
officers. The following were duly nominated and
elected:
President, Ralph Henry Day.
First Vice-President, Raymond Briggs.
Second Vice-President, J. Schiller.
Third Vice-President, E. Bennett Fox.
Treasurer, J. H. Bliss.
Secretary, Albert Benning.
Mr. Werlein addressed the meeting briefly, urging
all to attend the sessions of the Merchants Association
during the following days, and also to work for the
good of the music industry as a whole, by trying to
bring new merchants into the Merchants Association.
Hewitt Gets a Medal.
The retiring president of the Travelers, Henry
Hewitt, was presented with the customary medal.
Artist Hayti Plays a Mathushek.
Following this, the Russian pianist, Mr. Hayti,
secured through Mr. Bliss, gave a short program,
including several classical piano compositions and
some Russian jazz, popular songs and folk dances.
His playing was dynamic and gave much pleasure
to all those present. Mr. Hayti worked out on a
Mathushek.
A social gathering in winch many old friendships
were renewed concluded the evening.
THURSDAY NIGHT BANQUET
GULBRANSEN CO. ELATED
AT RADIO SHOW RESULTS
The Gulbransen Co. of Chicago, manufacturers of
the Gulbransen "Champion" Model radio set, are
highly elated over the results they accomplished at
the R. M. A. Trade Show at Atlantic City.
John S. Gorman, vice-president and general man-
ager, in commenting on the results of the Trade
Show, stated: "Indications point to a remarkably
fine radio business during the balance of the 1930
season. Unusual interest was aroused at the show
by the Gulbransen "Champion model radio set. The
feature sponsored by the Gulbransen Co. in having
only one model for the jobber and dealer to sell
appealed to many as a solution of several problems
which have confronted the dealer and jobber in the
past. A remarkably large number of dealers placed
orders for samples and stock of the Gulbransen
"Champion" at the show for immediate delivery. We
have succeeded in forming connections with some of
the largest distributors in the country to handle the
"Champion" and it will not be long until every job-
bing center is represented by a Gulbransen distrib-
utor."
The Gulbransen Co., which has one of the most
complete and up-to-date radio plants in the country,
has made several changes in its factory to enable it
to greatly increase its production facilities, in antici-
pation of an exceptionally large radio business during
the 1930 season.
Martin J. Polihoff, of Philadelphia, has been ap-
pointed district sales representative for the Gulbran-
sen "Champion" radio, in the territory comprising
Eastern Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware and
Virginia.
The Walln Radio Co., Boston, has been appointed
a distributor of the Gulbransen "Champion" radio set.
The Gulbransen Co. also announces the appoint-
ment of the Brown- Dorrance Co. of Pittsburgh and
the Motor Supply Co., Savannah, Ga.. as new dis-
tributors of the "Champion" radio set.
M. E. Seegmiller has been appointed a special sales
representative of the Gulbransen Co., manufacturers
of the "Champion" model radio set. Mr. Seegmiller
will travel throughout the entire country for the
Gulbransen Co., assisting district sales representatives
and promoting the sale of Gulbransen radio.
ONE MAN RADIO TRUCK
(jhooAe your piano aL
the artiAti. do. TodayA.
great onei prefer the
^BALDWIN (•
ffiafttom *& pianos
(SCad) CD S B
W(PQJ)[&
[PCh&^CD
Cincinnati
Chicago
San Francisco
£\2> 'O'DCIB
New York
Dallas
^EfcTTDgnTS
With this Truck, one man can deliver and Demonstrate the popular
makes and sizes of Radios. $15.00 F. O. B. Factory.
Truck just for Victor R-32 and RE-45, $12.50 F. O. B. Factory.
OP OP
St. Louis
Denver
Manufactured by
SELF LIFTING PIANO TRUCK CO.
Findlay, Ohio
The Famous
Established IMS
STEINERT PIANOS
CAFOL ROBINSON
(Foremost American Pianist) vrlteai—
If H "takes great audiences to make great poets"... .It certainly takes
• great piano to make great music. That piano Is the STEINEKTI
M. STEINERT & SONS
8TEINERT HALL
BOSTON, MASS.
fhe distinctive features of
Mathushek construction fur-
nish selling points not found
in other makes of pianos.
Write for catalogue
MATHUSHEK PIANO MFG. CO.
132nd Street and Alexander Avenue
NEW YORK
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/
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