Presto

ECHOES FROM THE CONVENTION
MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT CLARK
"Truly, it was an inspiring Convention—inspiring for many reasons, but
chiefly because of genuine, abiding optimism. Optimism, based on solid facts,
together with the feeling of assurance that our business is entering upon so
large a phase—that even our imagination lags behind the actual facts.
"When 1 was a boy—only a favored few, had even a passing acquaintance
with music. Consequently, when times were dull, we sold but a few musical in-
struments. When prosperity came, we sold more, of course. Victrolas, player
pianos and radios enjoyed popular favor at various times—but, never, until
recently has music, to the "masses", been anything but a fleeting incident.
"This is changing and changing rapidly. When music gained recognition
in the schools, on the same basis with the three Rs, we entered upon a new epoch.
Think, if you will, of a whole generation, growing up, familiar with music and
educated in music. When these present millions of school children have homes
of their own in a few years: will they be musical homes? We all know the answer.
"The Radio has helped tremendously. Many a man bought a radio to hear
a tight or a ball game—neglected to turn it off—exposed himself and his family
to music ; adding to the growing list of genuine music lovers.
"Shorter working hours with the increase in leisure, will mean more time
and thought for music—and more and more musical instrument sales.
"Indeed we face a prosperous and assured future."
Melville Clark, President
R. C. ROLFING
RE-ELECTED
Mr. R. C. Rolfing, who was re-elected Pres. of NPMA, has had
an interesting career of continued progress and success. For 17
years he was with the Oliver Farm Equipment Company, Chi-
cago, as Vice Pres. and Works Manager. During the last two
years of this period he was Vice Pres. and General Manager. His
next position was with the Grigsby-Cirunow Company, Chicago.
as Vice President and Works Manager. For the last seven years
he has been with The Rudolph Wurlitzer Company, Cincinnati,
as Vice Pres. and General Manager, and in this position he has
made an enviable record so that today Wurlitzer is considered one
of the most progressive manufacturing companies in our country.
NAMM
FRED A. HOLTZ RE-ELECTED
Fred A. Holtz was elected President of the National Associa-
tion of Band Instrument Manufacturers, Inc. for the tenth time
in succession. Mr. Holtz is President of the Martin Band Instru-
ment Company of Elkhart. Indiana. For many years Mr. Holtz
has been a prominent figure in the world of music and has devoted
himself untiringly to the job of promoting the interests of the man-
ufacturers of band instruments. Rut his activities have not been
limited to his business alone. He has taken a real pride in his
home city and has given freely of his time and energy to civic
affairs. He has headed the Community Fund Drive and other
civic movements with such forcefulness that he has been publicly
honored for these achievements.
R. C. Rolfing, President of
the National Piano Manu-
faeturers Ass'n of America,
Inc.
Fred A. Holts. President
National Association o f
Band Instrument Manufac-
turers
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