Founded in 1923 by the novelist Compton Mackenzie to promote music which was ignored by major music companies. The organization also helped several living composers such as Ralph Vaughan Williams and Sir Edward Elgar to gain greater recognition for their works. 1923 was a common year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ... Sir (Edward Montague) Compton Mackenzie, (1883 - 1972), was an English novelist. ... Ralph Vaughan Williams (October 12, 1872 – August 26, 1958) was an influential British composer. ... Edward Elgar Sir Edward William Elgar, Bt OM GCVO (June 2, 1857 – February 23, 1934) was a British composer, born in the small Worcestershire village of Broadheath to William Elgar, a piano tuner and music dealer, and his wife Ann. ...
The NGS ceased operations in 1931. 1931 is a common year starting on Thursday. ...
References
Brief History of National Gramophone Society (http://tim78rpm.com/NGS.html)