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for use by the bench manufacturing company, and
will probably be all ready, and the machines in use,
by February first or soon after. The additional space
and machines were thought necessary by the man-
agers of the company because of the difficulty in turn-
ing out enough benches for the demand. The busi-
ness in the Perfection benches was hardly able to be
taken care of late last year, and with the holding up
of the orders, it is imperative that more storage space
and more machines be employed, said F. S. Smith,
president of the company.
The service of the company will be materially bene-
fitted, and the output considerably increased at the
same time. "Both of these are essential, and we con-
sider that we are making a step in the right direction
when we enable ourselves to speed up production and
fill all the orders we can," Mr. Smith said.
ORDERS BEAUTIFUL DRUMS
Canadian Drummer Places Order for Drums of Un-
usual Beauty and Originality.
Vic Luff, one of the leading drummers of Winni-
peg, Canada, has placed an order with the Wilson
Bros. Mfg. Co., Chicago, for two drums which will
make him stand out pre-eminently in his profession,
among both Canadian and American drummers. He is
a drummer at the Capital Theater of Winnipeg, and
has achieved distinction by his ability and cleverness.
The snare drum which the Wilson Bros, company
is to build especially for him is to be known as the
"Superfine" type, of burnished silver plate and sand-
blast shell, forming a contrast hard to excel. An en-
graved plate will carry the name of the drummer and
also the manufacturers.
The base drum which was ordered at the same time
COLORED BAND INSTRUMENTS
by Mr. Luff is to be of burnished silver with mahog-
any shell. The heads of both drums will be of the
Vogue for the Gay Finishes in Saxophones and Other
finest material to be obtained.
Things Continues to Grow.
The demand continues to grow for saxophones and
INCREASE FLOOR SPACE
other band instruments in color, according to the
report of the C. C. Conn, Ltd., Elkhart, Ind. Instru-
Perfection Piano Bench Co. to Increase by Machines ments in polychrome finish and several other color
to Be Installed at Once.
combinations, introduced by the company a little
The Perfection Piano Bench Mfg. Co., Chicago, while ago, are now a prominent feature of the band
announces that within the next ten days, the output of instrument trade. Wherever they are shown by deal-
piano benches will be considerably increased by the ers they evoke the enthusiastic admiration of ama-
installation of additional machines in floor space re- teurs and professionals alike.
The color innovation has unlimited possibilities and
cently acquired.
The high basement a half floor below the present this is shown by the action of purchasing committees
location at 618 South Canal street is being equipped for new band organiaztions in ordering full sets fin-
ished in a selected color scheme. The new instru-
ments-in color is interesting band and orchestra lead-
ers and the producers of stage acts.
On the stage the colored instruments can be used
with splendid effect and the opportunity to have
something "different" has been taken advantage of by
Small Keyless Piano producing
many headliners in vaudeville. The readiness of the
Maximum Profits in Minimum Spa £j
stage folk in taking up the favor for colored instru-
ments has further advertised the novelty. The tints
that may be used are endless and the possibilities for
artistic effects are great.
January 27, 1923
The Background
A BUSY ROLL
DEPARTMENT
COLUMBIA
WORD ROLLS
HARP-O-GRAND
WOOL FOR HAMMER FELTS
South Africa an Important Source of Supply for
Manufacturers Requiring Finer Kinds.
The wool of South Africa is considered very de-
sirable for felt inaking purposes and the finer qual-
ities' are highly suitable for fine piano hammer felts.
The wool of South Africa, as far as the finer quali-
tie are concerned, is second only to that produced in
Australia.
South Africa produces, on the average, 600,000 bales
of wool a year, 360 pounds to the bale, says Consul
L. V. Boyle, Durban, in a report to the Department
of Commerce, describing in detail the South African
wool industry.
Wool exports in 1920 were 19 per cent of the total
value of exports. The proportion in 1921 was slightly
lower, only 13 per cent of the total exports being
credited to wool. About 85 per cent of the sheep
in the union of South Africa are merinos.
Small in Size—Big in Results
Only SO in. high; 35 in. wide.
A Triumph in Compactness and Efficiency;
Powerful as Full-sized Piano.
Plays Standard 65-note Music Rolls.
Large Coin Box; Harp Attachment; Beau-
tiful Cabinet.
Dealers Can Make Money Selling This Per-
fect Music-Maker for Small Theatres and
Other Public and Private Purposes.
Send for Descriptive Circular
NELSON-WIGGEN PIANO CO.
CHICAGO, ILL.
A GOOD JANUARY.
January this year is proving a very satisfactory
month, in spite of the usual yearly tendency for
business to drop at this time, asserted A. A. Frie-
stedt, president of the United States Music Co., Chi-
cago, discussing the music roll business. "January,
especially as compared to December, is usually a very
soft month," he said, "but this year we are finding it
much better than we had anticipated."
DEALER IS MAYOR.
The new mayor of Keene, N. H., is Robert T.
Kingsbury, head of G. H. Tilden & Co., talking ma-
chine dealers in that place. In the recent election Mr.
Kingsbury beat his Democratic opponent by 366 votes.
Since the death of his uncle, G. H. Tilden, six years
ago, Mr. Kingsbury has been owner and manager
of the talking machine house.
C. G. CONN, Ltd., Elkhart, Ind.
C. D. GREENLEAF, Pres.
J. E. BOYER, Sec'y
World's largest manuiftotaran of High Grade Band and Orchestra Instruments. Employ* 1,000
expert workmen.
All of the most celebrated Artists use and endorse Conn Instruments.
Famous Bandmasters and Orchestra Directors highly endorse and recommend the UM of tke
Conn Instruments in their organizations.
Conn Instruments are noted for their ease of playing, light and reliable ralve or bay aotfoa;
quick response, rich tonal quality, perfect intonation, tone carrying quality, artisticness of dosigu,
beautiful finish and reliable construction.
Conn Instruments are sent to aay point in th^ U. S. subject to ten Jays free trial. Branch store
or agencies will be found in all larg* cities. Write for catalogues, prices, etc.
C. G. CONN, Ltd.
DEPT. MS.
ELKHART, IND.
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Down in Maryland
Fox-trot
Oh, What a Mother I Had.. .Waltz
Rocky Mountain Moon
Waltz
Flower of Araby
Fox-trot
Ivy
Fox-trot
Fate
Fox-trot
Whispering Pines
Fox-trot
Pack Up Your Sins, and Go
to the Devil
Fox-trot
Save the Last Waltz for Me. .Waltz
After You've Said Good-Bye Fox-trot
Boardwalk Blues
Blues
I'm Through (Shedding
Tears Over You)
Fox-trot
That Da-Da Strain
Fox-trot
Carolina Home
Fox-trot
All Muddled Up
Fox-trot
Got to Cool My Doggies Now Blues
Lost (A Wonderful Girl).. Fox-trot
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Why Pay More?
None Better.
Made of the best materials
obtainable.
Will please your trade and
double your sales.
Quality and price make
Columbia rolls the deal-
er's best profit producer
in a roll department.
A trial order will con-
vince you.
Columbia Music Roll Co.
22 S. Peoria St.
CHICAGO
ILL.
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