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MARCfc 23, 1929
Church Officials Praise
Gulbransen Grand Piano
Instrument Used by Choir and Also for Serv-
ices in Fourth Congregational Church in
Chicago
CHICAGO, I I I . , March 16.—The Gulbransen Co.
has received several flattering endorsements of
the Gulbransen piano from officials of the
Fourth Congregational Church at Talman
avenue and Logan boulevard, one of the out-
standing religious institutions in that section
of the city which is active for seven days in the
week, and this year celebrates its sixty-first
anniversary.
The Gulbransen grand in the church is not
only used for choir rehearsals but is also played
during the services in the church proper pend-
ing the installation of a Moller organ, for
which a contract has been let.
Rev. E. A. Reese, rector of the church, said
of the instrument: "So delighted are we with
the Gulbransen grand piano that I wish our
whole church might be equipped with them
Its musical, full round tone has captivated us
all." Thomas Munro, the choir director, said:
"I consider the Gulbransen grand piano ideally
adapted to church work, and as an accompany-
ing instrument for ensemble singing. Our choir
is greatly helped in its work by the support and
feeling of confidence that the Gulbransen grand
gives." And finally, Miss June Hoffman, the
church pianist, who will also act as organist
when the organ is installed, writes: "I am fas-
cinated by the bell-like tone, the marked quality
of resonance and the firm, solid bass of the
Gulbransen grand piano."
Home From Mexico City
CHICAGO, I I I . , March 18.—Mr. and Mrs. Cyril
Farny returned from a trip to Mexico City,
Sunday, March 17, no worse for their expe-
rience in the Southern country which has been
recently swept with a revolution.
Ted W. Perkins, of the Wurlitzer Piano fac-
tories, is now making an extended trip into the
States of Iowa and Nebraska and reports busi-
ness conditions much improved in the two
States. .
J. C. Berryman, who has conducted a music
store in Brodhead, Wis., for the past fifteen
years, announces his retirement from business.
PHILIP W. OETTING & SON, Inc.
213 East 19th Street, New York
SOLE AGENTS FOR
WEICKERT
Hammer and Damper Felts
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Q R S Co. Buys Out DeVry Corp.,
Manufacturers of Movie Cameras
/ C H I C A G O , ILL., March 18.—In acquiring
the business, plants, material, patents, etc.,
of the DeVry Corp., as announced last week in
The Review, the QRS Co. of Chicago has called
a meeting of its stockholders on April 12 to
consider and approve changes in the financial
structure of the QRS Co.
It is practically an assured fact that the
changes, as recommended by the board of di-
rectors, will be made and become effective from
April 12. They include the enlargement of the
authorized capital stock of the QRS Co. from
its present issued 75,000 shares to a total author-
ized issue of 400,000 shares. Of the enlarged
capitalization, 100,000 shares will be, for the
present, retained in the QRS treasury. And
present stockholders will receive a very satis-
factory melon in the form of three shares of
the new no par stock for each share now held.
The present stockholders will also have the
right to subscribe to one share at $40.00 for
each five shares held after the free distribution
above outlined.
The DeVry Corp. is one of the pioneers in
the manufacture of moving picture cameras,
projectors, etc., a field in which the QRS Co.
has recently become prominent. The acquisi-
tion will enhance the position of the QRS Co.
in the motion camera field because of patents
held by the DeVry Corp. on new types of
talkie-movie projectors. Among the valuable
Nelson-Wiggen Piano Go.
Adds Phonograph to Line
The Nelson-Wiggen Piano Co. has added an-
other line to the Nelson-Wiggen coin-operated
pianos which it has long made. The new instru-
ment is called the Duplex-O-Phone, and is
made in several styles, of which the most popu-
lar to date seems to be Style 3. This, which is
called "the new sound device for motion picture
houses," is a three-table talking machine play-
ing double-face flat disks, and having as its
features a dynamic speaker, strong amplifying
unit and master control.
Temple to Make Radios
Another Chicago radio company which plans
an expansive program is Temple, Inc., makers
of loud speakers and complete radio sets. The
company, which started in business about two
years ago, occupies a one-story building con-
taining 65,000 square feet, and is making plans
to increase its manufacturing facilities about
five times.
new patents acquired are the new Cine-Tone
devices, which arc synchronized "talkie" mov-
ing pictures for home use.
The QRS Co., which will do the marketing
for the merger, will then have a complete line
of cameras and projectors retailing at from
$37.50 to $1,000 per unit and the talking movie
camera and projector for home use to retail
at $185.00 is about ready to be put on the
market.
Philadelphia Concerns
in Financial Difficulties
PHILADELPHIA, PA., March 18.—Several local
music houses have become involved in bank-
ruptcy proceedings recently. Those involved
and whose assets and debts were filed last
week are: The O. K. Music House, 13 South
Twenty-first street, dealers in sheet music and
orchestrations and educational publications with
assets of $2,889 and liabilities of $14,029; Jacob
H. Keen, musical instruments and accessories,
140 North Kighth street, assets of $1,562 and
liabilities of $5,897 and the Zucker Radio Co.,
4841 North Broad .licet, dealers in talking ma-
chines and radios, with assets of $43,968 and
liabilities of $46,125.
Coryell in New Field
Fred Coryell, for many years identified with
the piano industry and well-known throughout
the trade, has become affiliated with Line-O-
Scribe, Inc., of Adrian, Mich., manufacturers of
a popular showcard writer. Mr. Coryell will be
identified with the sales of this new machine
in the eastern district, calling on piano, music,
phonograph, radio and other stores, and his
headquarters will be at 344 West 34th street,
New York.
Winners at A. K. Plant
Winners in the window-trimming contest con-
ducted by the Dixie Radio Co., Atwati-r Kent
distributors of Greensboro, N. (."., visited the
Philadelphia manufacturing, plant last week as
joint guests of the Dixie Company and the At-
water Kent Co. They were Ernest Elmore, of
the Huntley, Stockton, Hill Furniture Co.,
Greensboro, \ \ (.",, and George Hill, of the
Union Consolidated Service Plant of Chapel
Hill, N. C. After visiting the Atwater Kent
factory and IK-MIL; otherwise; entertained they
left for New York City, whence they will re-
turn to their homes.
THE REVIEW'S UNIVERSAL "WANT" DIRECTORY
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All advertisements intended for this
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ATTENTION SALESMEN—We are build-
ing a high-class sales organization for our Line-
O-Scribe showcard writing machine, and can
use good men who would be interested in a
proposition that pays well. The Line-O-Scribe
is nationally known and sells on sight. There
is a fertile field in piano, music and radio stores
especially. Write at once to Mr. Fred Coryell,
Line-O-Scribe Co., 344 West 34th Street, New
York City.
WANTED—Salesman or sales manager for
our piano department. Piano business is good
with us. Will A. Watkin Co., Dallas, Tex.
"47th year."
WANTED—First class piano salesman, city
position, live leads furnished. Must be a strong
closer. Good man can do well. Tell all essen-
tial facts in first letter. O. K. Houck Piano Co.,
Shreveport, La.
POSITION WANTED—By combination tuner, phono-
graph repairer and salesmen in store. Twelve years' ex-
perience.
Excellent references.
Guaranteed mechanic,
can rebuild and refinish grand or player. Write Box 3313,
care The Music Trade Review, 420 Lexington Avenue.
New York.
POSITION W A N T E D - D o you need a sales manager
who will increase your sales and poromote big business''
If you do. write A. C. Houck, 147 Beethoven Street Bine-
haniton, N. Y.
ATTENTION PIANO I)EALKRS-If you desire to add
to your organization a thoroughly experienced piano man,
a practical floor salesman with real ability to close
capable of the management of any high-class, well-rated
music store. Able to cooperate and supervise the work
of others, 15 years' experience. Now employed (Northern
Pennsylvania). Character and reliability 100%; best of
references.
Address Hot 3314, care The Music Trade
Review, 420 Lexington Avenue, New York City.
MANAGER—Will be open for new connection after
April 1st.
Now manager piano department handling
Mason & ITamlin, Knabe and ("bickering.
Formerly
managed Steinway warerooms, same city. Over 20 years
in piano business exclusively, wholesale and retail. Age.
.W—married. Reply Box 3315. care The Music Trade Re-
view. 420 Lexington Avenue, New York City.
POSITION WANTED—Experienced small goods sales-
man, 10 years' experience in all departments. Address
Box 3311, The Music Trade Review, 420 Lexington Ave-
nue, New York City.
POSITION WANTED—Young woman with long and
successful experience in small goods field seeks new
connection with high-class music store. Can teach and
demonstrate fretted instruments, close sales and take
charge of executive details ot merchandise department.
Excellent record in past. Address Box 3312, The Music
Trade Review, 420 Lexington Avenue, New York City.
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