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Musical Courier 1928-06-21: Vol 96 Iss 25, 1928
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1June 21, 1928
2MUSICAL COURIER
4Piano and Musical Instrument Section
6Over 200 Manufacturers
7Exhibit at Chicago Show
9Preliminary reports available on the second annual trade show and the fourth annual convention of the Radio Manufacturers' Association at Chicago show a registration of 9,000. It is confidently expected that this figure will be materially advanced when the official figures are available. It is conservatively estimated that 25,000 dealers, jobbers, and manufacturers' representatives will be in attendance. Exhibit space has been reserved by over 200 set and accessory manufacturers. Many of the music dealers in attendance at the annual convention of the music industries at New York during the week preceding are expected to stop off at Chicago on their way home to inspect the new radio products on exhibition at the show.
11A hasty survey of the exhibits show that the new AC sets are in predominance, practically every manufacturer exhibiting at least one model. However, it is of interest to note that the older type of battery operated set is still very much in evidence. As is known there are many districts in the United States, especially in the larger cities, where the only type of electrical supply available is of the direct current variety. So far there have been few entirely satisfactory developments for the use of this current for battery-less receivers. Naturally the AC sets are not adapted to this use without the use of a transformer. On the whole it is a matter of general opinion that the straight battery set is better adapted for use with DC than an AC set with a transformer of the type generally designed for home use.
13The only open meeting of the convention was held on Monday morning. At this time C. C. Colby, president of the Association, rendered his annual report. Reviewing the definite accomplishments of the association during the past twelve months, President Colby enlarged upon the fact that several new bureaus were inaugurated, while the older divisions were considerably enlarged. He stated that:
15"During the year, credit service was enlarged; a manufacturers' transfer bureau was established; the traffic department was enlarged and a full-time traffic manager employed; distribution outlets were surveyed; membership list was published with complete information as to product, sources of distribution, credit and patent information; 'Better Radio Reception,' an interference manual was published; a patent interchange committee was formed to investigate cross-licensing of patents in the radio industry; news and information were provided newspapers of the country and the trade press, and a new department organized to provide window posters and other selling aids for retailers."
17A. C. CHENEY PIANO ACTION COMPANY
19Manufacturers of the
20A. C. Cheney Piano Action
21A. C. Cheney Player Piano
22Billings Angle Rail Piano Action
24The complete Piano and Player line of Actions
26Factory, Castleton, N. Y.
28Starck
29GRAND and UPRIGHT PIANOS
30PLAYER and REPRODUCING PIANOS
32Write us for our Attractive Propositions
33P. A. Starck Piano Co.
34Executive Offices: Chicago, Illinois
36At the opening meeting speeches were delivered by Judge Eugene O. Sykes, member of the Federal Radio Commission; Earl C. Anthony, president of the National Association of Broadcasters; Harold J. Wrape, president of the Federated Radio Trade Association, and Merlin Hall Aylesworth, president of the National Broadcasting Association.
38Among the reports of committees read during the closed sessions were the following: patent interchange committee, by A. J. Carter; broadcasting, Paul B. Klugh; contact, Arthur T. Haugh; convention program, Henry C. Forster; credit, Theodore Sheldon; depreciation, Ronald Webster; distribution of publications, Philip C. Lenz, Jr.; engineering, H. B. Richmond; fair trade practise, E. N. Rau- land; foreign trade, Arthur R. Freed; legislation, Morris Metcalf; merchandising, Lester E. Noble; patent information, B. H. Price; public relations, Ronald Webster; show, Herbert H. Frost; and traffic, William Sparks.
40Chicago Daily News Starts
41Music Promotional Campaign
43The Chicago Daily News has been publishing a series of promotional ads for the music industry, generally, pointing out the varied sources of entertainment that exist in its different phases. This work is being done entirely upon the volition of the editorial staff of the Chicago Daily News, and is expected to have a considerable effect in building up public interest in music and in playing musical instruments.
45A recent advertisement that is typical of the other ads that have already appeared in the series, reads as follows:
47"JACK-OF-ALL-TUNES
48"You can't beat the violin for adaptability. From the corn fiddle to the Amati, the violin has probably survived a greater variety of artistic experience than any other instrument used by man in his searchings for self-expression in music.
50"Its peculiar sweetness and power make it indispensable to the music world. Whether it's in symphony or jazz band, the violin is one of the most important parts of the orchestration. As no other instrument, it is able to express gayety and sadness, quiet and passion, with the spirit of the music and the mood of the performer. It is as responsive, almost, as the human voice itself.
52"There should be a violin in your family, for you or for one of the children. Study the musical instrument advertisements in The Daily News and learn how easily a splendid instrument may be acquired."
54The following appeared as an inset:
56"That which I have found to be the best recreation both to my mind and body . . . is music, which exercises both body and soul; especially when I play myself; for then, it seems, the same motion that my hand makes upon the instrument, the instrument makes upon my heart."—Bishop Beveridge.
58As an addition to this last article, the Chicago Piano and Organ Association is planning to appoint a committee to cooperate with The Daily News to work out a consistent promotional campaign to extend over a long period. The purpose of this promotional campaign, as stated by the association, would be "to impress the parents of today with the important part the piano plays in the home, and especially the advantages that would accrue to their children if given the benefit of piano instruction."
60Bush & Lane Institute
61Dealer Service Division
63The Bush & Lane Piano Co., Holland, Mich., has inaugurated a new department to feature the Curtis group plan of piano instruction. This move is part of a general promotional plan to be instituted for the benefit of Bush & Lane dealers. As announced previously the company has discontinued all of its retail activities and will devote all of its energies to the manufacturing and wholesaling of its products.
65William L. Bush, founder and present head of the Bush Conservatory of Music at Chicago, will conduct a vigorous campaign among Bush & Lane dealers for the purpose of inducing them to start group piano classes in their stores, and to cooperate with the school authorities in their vicinities in starting similar classes in the schools. Naturally the full resources of the Bush & Lane Piano Co. will be behind him in this movement.
67Where to Buy
69ACTION BRACKETS
71NASSAU ACTION BRACKETS, manufactured by the Nassau Foundry & Mfg. Co., Inc., Box 253, Nassau, Rens. Co., N. Y. Our specialty Upright Player and Grand Brackets. 27 years' experience. Prices right. Quality best. Correspondence solicited.
73ACTIONS
75A. C. CHENEY PIANO ACTION COMPANY, makers of the A. C. Cheney Piano Action, the greatest value for the money. Castleton, N. Y.
77BILLINGS ANGLE RAIL PIANO ACTION, the twentieth century piano action, manufactured by the A. C. Cheney Piano Action Company, Castleton, N. Y.
79KOSEGARTEN PIANO ACTION MFG. CO.—Upright Piano Actions. Established 1837. Nassau, Rens. Co., New York.
81WESSELL, NICKEL & GROSS, makers of one grade of action, the highest—the standard of the World. 457 West 45th St., New York City.
83A. C. CHENEY PLAYER ACTION is guaranteed for five years. Factory, Castleton, N. Y.
85BASS STRINGS
87KOCH, RUDOLPH C., manufacturer of the Reinwarth Bass Strings, which speak for themselves. Used by the leading houses for upward of sixty years. 386-388 Second Avenue, New York.
89CASES, WOOD PARTS AND CARVINGS
91BRECKWOLDT, JULIUS, & CO., manufacturers of Piano Backs, Sounding Boards, Bridges, Rib Stock, Traplevers and Hammer Mouldings. Dolgeville, N. Y.
93PIANO PLATES
95AMERICAN PIANO PLATE COMPANY. Manufacturers Machine molded Grand and Upright Piano plates. Racine, Wis.
97PLAYER LEATHERS
99ZEPHYR LEATHER, unsurpassed for tightness, liveliness and permanency. For use on pouches and repairing pneumatics. Julius Schmid, Inc., 423 West 55th Street, New York.
101SCARFS, STOOLS AND BENCHES
103S. E. OVERTON CO., manufacturers of high-grade piano benches and wood specialties. South Haven, Mich.
105SPECIALTIES FOR AUTOMATICS
107MONARCH TOOL MANUFACTURING COMPANY, manufacturer of Wall Boxes, Contact Boxes, Coin Slides, Drop Slots, Money Boxes, Rewind Machines, Pumps, and Pump Hardware. Special parts made to order. 122 Opera Place, Cincinnati, Ohio.
109STAINS AND FILLERS
111BEHLEN, H., & BRO., 10-12 Christopher St., New York. Stains, Fillers, French Varnishes, Brushes, Shellacs, Cheese Cloths, Chamois, Wood Cement, Polishing Oils.
113MACHINERY
115WHITNEY, BAXTER D., & SON, Winchendon, Mass. Cabinet surfacers, veneer scraping machines, variety moulders. "Motor Driven Saw Bench" and "Horizontal Bit Mortiser."
117MUSIC ROLLS
119INTERNATIONAL PLAYER ROLL COMPANY, INC., manufacturer of a quality popular priced roll for 48 Notes Players and also Expression Reproducing Piano using Standardized Tracker Bar. Catalog included latest Word Rolls and Standard Instrumental numbers. Also specialize in making to order foreign rolls for both domestic trade and export. 66 Water Street, Brooklyn, N. Y.
121PIANO HAMMERS
123VILIM, VINCENT, manufacturer of Piano Hammers. Grand and player hammers a specialty. 27 years' experience. 213 East 19th St., New York.
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