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Music Trade Review

Issue: 1928 Vol. 87 N. 25

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The Music Trade Review
DECEMBER 22, 1928
Gapeheart Introduces
Lyon & Healy Business
Its Latest Instrument
Better Than for 1927
in Chicago. The instrument was displayed on
the mezzanine floor of the Hotel Morgan sev-
eral days prior to its installation in the lodge
hall, and much comment was heard regarding
CHICAGO, II.I.., December IS.—Of interest to the
The Chicago Association of Commerce re- it. The remote control device attracted special
Iradc is the announcement just made by the ports record holiday sales following a survey attention because of its magic-like operation of
Capeheart Phonograph Corp., of Huntington, made last week of the Chicago stores. In ad- the instrument from a distance of more than
dition to finding an unprecedented Christmas fiftv feet.
rush among the large Loop department stores,
the survey states that Lyon & Healy, through
its president, Raymond E. Durham, reports a
much larger turnover than in 1927.
Venison Dinner for
Chicago Piano Club
Ghas. McNeil, Banjoist
At Chicago Piano Club
The members of the Piano Club of Chicago
will enjoy a venison dinner at the gala Christ-
mas party, December 31. This treat has been
provided by Bill Lang, the popular music mer-
Charles McNeil, eminent banjoist and head chant of Escanaba, Mich. Many novel amuse-
of the McNeil Banjo School, rendered an in- ments will be provided members and guests by
teresting program of banjo music at the De- the committee in charge including G. S. Me-
cember 17 meeting of the Chicago Piano Club. Laughlin, G. R. Brownell and Ted Benedict.
Mr. McNeil, who is the author of McNeil's
Chord System for Tenor Banjo, Chord System
/or Plectrum Banjo and JVIcNeil's Progressive
Studies for Tenor Banjo, also inspects and tests
all Ludwig banjos. This excellent program
was furnished through the courtesy of Wm. F.
The Mayer Music Co. has opened for business
Ludwig, president of Ludwig & Ludwig.
at Third street and Arizona avenue, Santa
Monica, Cal., where it will feature the Behning,
Hazelton Bros, and McPhail pianos, together
with those equipped with Welte-Mignon
(Licensee) reproducing actions. The head of
the business is John F. Mayer, founder of the
'MORGAN-TOWN, W. VA., December 17.—Consid-
Mayer Bros. Music Co., in Jackson, Mich., and
erable local interest centers around the installa- his brother, DcWitt J. Mayer, will be associated
tion of a style MO Seeburg reproducing pipe with him.
organ in the Morgantown Lodge of Perfec-
tion, one of the most prominent Scottish Rite
Masonic bodies in the South.
The instrument will be used by two bodies
A branch store of the W. W. Kimball Piano
which are a part of the Southern Jurisdiction
of the United States, Scottish Rite Masons. Co., Chicago, has been opened at 535 North
The Lodge of Perfection embodies degrees from Howard street, Baltimore, Md.
the fourth to the fourteenth inclusive, and the
The A. A. Kurtz Music Shop, Knoxville, la.,
Rose Croix Chapter, from the fifteenth to the
has moved to larger quarters in the National
eighteenth.
News items have appeared in the New Do- Bank Building, that city.
minion, a local newspaper, commenting on the
Grinncll Bros, have opened a new branch
event. The instrument is described as a repro-
ducing pipe organ which plays entirely without store in Fremont, O., with Cliff Stradle as
the need of an organist even to the operation manager.
of the expression swells. The feature of its
construction is in its compactness. All pipes
and mechanism, with the exception of a small
Man who has had 20 years' experience
electrically operated blower, are contained
manufacturing and merchandising musical
within a case just slightly larger than the
instruments, and who in that time has
standard upright piano. Included in the assem-
made the intimate acquaintance of prac-
tically every music merchant in the United
bly is a piano scale of excellent quality which
States, will be open for Radio Sales Execu-
may b-e played in combination with the pipe
tive position the first of the New Year. He
organ, automatically or manually. The organ
has been affiliated with leading houses in
tone is remarkably sweet and mellow.
the music industry only, wholesale and re-
tail, and can show a splendid record as a
The sale is said to have been consummated by
producer. Address Box 3296, Music Trade
a Mr. C. R. Hoop, special representative of
Review, 420 Lexington avenue, New York
the W. F. Frederick Piano Co., Pittsburgh, dis-
City.
tributors for the Seeburg organ, which is made
Mayer Music Co. Opens
Store in Santa Monica
Seeburg Reproducing Organ
for Scottish Rite Temple
New Kimball Co. Branch
The New Capeheart Auditorium Model
Tnd., introducing its latest model instrument,
the Auditorium Orchestrope, specially designed
lor use in amusement parks, outdoor shows,
large auditoriums and wherever great volume
atid exceptional tone quality are desired.
1". J. Connor has bought from the receiver
tlie stock and fixtures of the Ruby Music Co.,
Turlock, Cal., and will continue the business.
Wanted
Floor salesman for New York ware-
rooms of high-grade manufacturers. Must
be good player and able to present piano
to musical clientele. Only men of expe-
rience and personality considered. Liberal
proposition to right man. Write full par-
ticulars, which will be held strictly con-
fidential. Address Box 3295, Music Trade
Review, 420 Lexington avenue, New York
City.
Sales Executive
THE REVIEW'S UNIVERSAL "WANT" DIRECTORY
NY member of the music trade may
forward to this office a "position
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wanted" advertisement intended
for this Department, to occupy four
lines agate measure, and it will be in-
serted free." Replies will also be for-
warded without cost. Additional space
charged at the rate of 25c per line. If
bold-faced type is desired, the cost for
same will be 25c a line, 7 words to a line.
"Help Wanted" advertisements will be
charged for at the rate of 25c per line.
Cash must accompany order.
Business Opportunities and For Sale
advertisements inserted as display space
only at $7.00 per single column inch.
All advertisements intended for this
department must be in hand on the Sat-
urday preceding date of issue.
A
WANTED—We have an opening in one of
our branches for an experienced manager to
feature Steinway, Aeolian and Brambach prod-
ucts. Must be of pleasing personality, a pro-
ducer, and capable of demonstrating both
straight and reproducing pianos. State age,
nationality, where formerly employed, refer-
ences and expectations. Baumer Piano Co.,
New Rochelle, N. Y.
WANTED—Position as tuner and player piano repair-
man with good concern. Understand . Ampico and have
working knowledge of Welte-Mignon and Duo-Art. Willing
to go on road. Address Box 3297, Music Trade Review,
420 Lexington Avenue,New York City.
POSITION WANTED—Radio, Victrola department and
store manager desires new connection. 100% producer
with excellent record for results. Also a technical man.
Now employed with large house. Address Box 3298, Music
Trade Review, 420 Lexington Avenue, New York City.
POSITION WANTED—By expert on reproducing
pianos. Capable of handling ah classes of service and
fine tuning on players, straights and grands. Two years'
experience in Palm Beach Winter Colony.
High-class
service assured. Address Box No. 3294, care The Music
Trade Review, 420 Lexington Avenue, New York City.
POSITION WANTED—Superintendent with years ex-
perience, scale and piano draftsman and inventor. Thorough
piano mechanic. Address Box No. 3291, The Music Trade
Review, 420 Lexington Avenue, New York City.
POSITION WANTED—Experienced tuner and repairer
wants connection with reliable music house. South pre-
ferred. Strictly sober and reliable. Married. Address
Box No. 328S, care The Music Trade Review, 420 Lex-
ington Avenue, New York.
POSITION WANTED—A-l piano tuner, repairer of
grands, uprights, actions, Ampicos, players, small goods,
some refinishing, 15 years' experience. Conduct business
on own account and have dealers' patronage.
Pacific
States preferred. Fair violinist. Address Box No. 3284,
care The Music Trade Review, 420 Lexington Avenue,
New York.
POSITION—Thoroughly capable tuner and technician,
member N. A. P. T., would like to hear from reliable
dealers in south or southwest who are willing to pay for
first class service. Pneumatic and expression work a
specialty. Address Box 3281, Music Trade Review, 420
Lexington avenue, New York City.
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The Music Trade Review
Getting Action by the Human Figure
Into the Window Display of the Piano
ribs. There is general sympathy among Mr.
Luxton's many friends, who wish him a speedy
recovery.
Next Federal Census
Advanced to November, 1929
Federal Survey Will Be as of November 1,
1929, Instead of May, 1930
"Joan of Art" at Meeting
of So. California Ass'n
Winner of Pageant of Music Contest Present
at December Session—Brinckerhoff Stresses
Publicity Value
Los ANGELES, CAL., December 13.—The Decem-
ber meeting of the Music Trades Association
of Southern California was made notable
through the announcement that Miss Betty
Robbins, who won the "Around the World and
Joan of Art Contest" at the pageant of music
which was held last June, would be the honored
guest of the Association. Due to the indisposi-
tion of President Richardson, the chair was
occupied by Vice-President Mansfield, who in
turn handed the gavel to F. McL. Brinckerhoff,
secretary of the Platt Music Co., who was in
charge of the evening's program. Mr. Brincker-
hoff spoke of the large opportunities for pub-
licity both on behalf of-Southern California and
of the music trades, which can be secured
through Miss Robbins' visits to the various
capitals of the world. He then called on Waldo
T. Tupper, managing director of the pageant
of music, to introduce Miss Robbins—Joan of
Art; her mother, Mrs. Robbins and her vocal
teacher, Madame Sprotte. Miss Robbins briefly
addressed the members, thanking them for the
honor accorded her and then sang three songs,
accompanied by Madame Sprotte, which were
accorded hearty applause.
Leonard T. Schaefer, camera division Q R S
Co., gave a very interesting address "Preparing
Yourself for Talking Movies and Television in
the Home." Through the courtesy of W. H.
Lawton, local manager of the Columbia Phono-
graph Co., a new model Columbia Electric Viva-
tonal and Kolster-combination instrument was
supplied so that, before the actual meeting was
called to order, the guests were able to enjoy
dancing during the dinner.
New England Association
Considering Affiliation
BOSTON, MASS., December 18.-—It may be after
all that the New England Music Trade Asso-
ciation will become affiliated with the National
Association and on a basis that will eliminate
any initiation fee. A letter has just been re-
ceived by Shepard Pond, president of the New
England association from Delbert L. Loomis,
executive secretary of the National Association,
in which overtures are made along this line,
and he suggests that "it might appear to be
mutually proper and very desirable to become
affiliated with the National body." The Boston
association is likely very shortly to take ad-
vantage of this opportunity.
Shepard Pond Sails
on Caribbean Cruise
BOSTON, MASS., December 18.—Shepard Pond,
treasurer of the Ivers & Pond Piano Co., and
of the Poole Piano Co., left to-day for a holiday
cruise on the Hamburg-American liner Reliance
to be away two weeks. The cruise will take
in the Caribbean and will make stops at Havana,
Jamaica and Panama. This is the third trip
which Mr. Pond has taken this year. His
brother, Dana Pond, the artist, who came
home for the holidays, will return to Paris,
France, before New Year's.
Three Behnings Selected
for Brooklyn Elks Club
The Behning Piano Co. in New York has
announced the sale recently of three Behning
pianos to the Elks Club m Brooklyn, where
these instruments have been installed in the
beautiful club house of that organization. These
pianos were specially selected along with
various other new equipment for this new
building, only recently completed. One Behn-
ing grand and two upright pianos were the
types selected.
D. D. Luxton Meets With .
Strange Accident
BOSTON, MASS., December 18.—D. D. Luxto'ii,
vice-president of Vose & Sons, is making a
good recovery following a curious accident
which befell him a few days ago. He was
alighting from his automobile when in some
manner he slipped and dislodged several of his
WASHINGTON, D. C, December 18.—The next
census of population, manufacturing, distribu-
tion and agriculture will be made as of
November 1, 1929, instead of May 1, 1930, under
an amendment made to the legislation provid-
ing for the census by the Senate commerce
committee, in line with recommendations from
Secretary of Agriculture Jardine.
The outstanding feature of the next and sub-
sequent censuses will be the survey which is
to be made of wholesale and retail distribution,
incorporated in the census at the recommenda-
tion of former Secretary of Commerce Herbert
Hoover. The recommendation for regular
surveys of distribution was made by Secretary
Hoover after it had been brought to the atten-
tion of the department that there was little or
no information available regarding this branch
of industry. This resulted in the department
making a number of test surveys, the outstand-
ing development of which was that in a study
of tlie Baltimore situation it was found that
33 per cent of the retailers did a gross business
of less than $100 a week while 55 per cent of
the retailers did less than $200 gross.
The information developed in the survey of
Baltimore and other cities, the Secretary said,
"is starting wholesalers to considering how
much of a high-priced salesman's time should
be devoted to visiting such stores."
Closes Radio Shop
CANTON, ()., December 17.—The radio a';ul talk-
ing machine shop opened several months ago
by the William R. Zollinger Co. has been sold
and all radio and talking machine merchandis-
ing is now confined to the main department of
the Zollinger store on the fourth floor of its
building. The shop was maintained largely for
night service to its radio clients and to serve
as a trade-in store.
Selects A. Mathushek
H. J. Kenner, manager of the Better Busi-
ness Bureau of New York City, has purchased
a beautiful Mathushek Florentine Grand Piano
for his own home. Mr. Kenner is well known
in the piano trade in Greater New York for the
assistance he has given the trade in stopping
fraudulent and misleading piano advertising.
Music Dealer Bankrupt
Chas. • F. Hodel, operating a music store in
East Greenwich, R. I., has filed a petition in
bankruptcy listing liabilities of $20,100.71, and
assets of $9,279.95.
Whiteman's Shop Chartered
Whiteman's Music Shop, Inc., Buffalo, N. V.,
lias been incorporated by Murray Whiteman,
Franklin R. Brown and E. Hagmeir, all of
Buffalo.
Bland Co. Enlarges
The Bland Piano Co. has leased larger
quarters in the Nissen Building, Winston-
Salem, X. C, and will occupy them shortly.
The Kelly Drug Co., Winona, Mass., has
arranged to open a new store in that town
devoted exclusively to the sale of phonographs
and radio apparatus.

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