The New York herald., 1879-10-17
.ITs AFFAIRS IN CONFUSION. I"
THE METROPOLITAN CONCERT COMPANY ''REoR.
GANIzED" STOCKHOLDERS IN HARMo

THE METROPOLITAN CONCERT COMPANY ''REoR-
GANIzED"--sEvEN STOCKHOLDERS IN HARMo-
NOUS SESSION
mysterious and anonymous notification reached
the HERALD Office yesterday to the effect that
Gus revelations would be made in Aronson's concert
company" No. 457 Broadway. at four 2. NJ A re-
porter accordingly put in appearance at the time
and place specified. and found sign reading. 'E
Aronson." The door Of Mr.. Aronson's Office was
closed. and at quarter past four messenger came
from the street. saying that the meeting had
been postponed TO the Sinclair House." The
sembled multitude. numbering six. of whom three
We're messengers. thereupon went to the Sinclair
House. where gentleman named John Landis-
man greeted them. Before calling the meeting to
order he explained its object to the reporter.
''Mr. Lanier." said he, "of the firm OF Wnslow,
Lanier Co.. one Of the originators of the Met
ropolitan Concert Company. On the Board of D-
rectors Messrs. Scott, Lanier. Seligmln, Pier
Pont morgan. haiigarten. William -. Appleton;
dollars was subscribed and ten per cent was paid in.
music hall was to be built, modelled after some Of
the most famous in Vienna and Berlin, with Amer-
can improvements" The original founders, Mr.
Landisman went on, concluded the scheme would
not pay and called meeting in April. in which tho
plan was abandoned and an adjournment had
sine die. A conference committee however first
appointed, with Mr.. Landisman rs chairman. Mr.
Landisman effected reconstruction; the capital
stock was increased to in 1000 shares which
were all taken up. Mr.. Landisman then went to
Europe. leaving Mr. Henry Whitaker as his repre-
sentative. During his absence his name was dropped
from the list Of directors and Mr.. Edward Aronsons
substituted. NOW said he 'the affairs of the
company are in confusion and stockholders
fused access to the office and to the books of the
pany.
Some stockholders were present in person. and,
Mr.. Landisman said, fifteen men were represented.
being the owners OF 1.205 shares of stock-"a clear
majority.
II nominate Mr. Landisman as. chairman" said
OF the seven.
Landisman promptly He then appointed Mr. Hill.
whose first name did not traIspire, to act
which he had prepared. The hrst was to the effect
that the conduct of the officers OF the company be
inquired into; that the companys books and papers
be examned that no further stock be issued that
contracts be executed that suitable person be
placed in charge of the oice and that Henry Whit
taker DR. Nolan and George Il. Hussey constitute
the committee of investigation.
II woul suggest" said Mr.. Hill. that the resolu-
.This is a demand of right, interrupted Mr..
Landsman. "It can be made at all times and under
all circumstances. 1t is subject to no objection
vote and is ordered to be entered"
He emphasized the word ''ordered" and Mr.. Hill
said more, but entered the resolution. which had
neither been seconded nor passed.
THE MEETING ''RATrFIED"
Mr.. Landisman then presented in writing and in
rapid succession tour more resolutions They we're
to the effect that Mr.. Goodheart be chosen attorney
and Mr.. Jackson counsel for the company ut
salary to be agreed that the secretary be saarcd
all stocks subscribed for before the first OF this
month be called in and that the call for. well
this meeting be ratified, and all bylaws in conflict
with these proceedings be repealed and amended
cordingly."
After reading each resolution Mr. Landsman
paused long enough to say. at there is objection
1t is resolved, and the secretary obcdienty noted
each Then Mr.. LAndsman said. "If there is
further business the meeting stands adjourned. 1t
is adjourned" Then he ordered refreshments and
wiped his brow, while of the silent six said ad-
mirineiy, ut didn't take you long to get through
with that"
Mr. Aronson could not be found aad the reporter
was unable to learn his side of the story.