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Anderson, professional manager, New York, by Ev-
erett J. Evans, and Toronto by Bert Caldwell.
In the evening special busses conveyed the officers,
staff, and friends to the Edgewater Beach Hotel on
the Lake front, where a banquet was served, the
company being entertained with a program of Hearst
music rendered by the famous Edgewater Beach
Hotel Orchestra under the direction of Danny Russo.
Dancing followed.
Associated with Mr. Quigley in the Chicago offices
are: C. F. Parrish, sales manager; Billy Thompson,
professional manager; Miss Bernice Horwitz, secre-
tary; Erwin Schmidt, Billy Vitchel, and Miss Ellen
Converse in charge of the Band and Orchestra De-
partment.
RIGHT TO "BLOSSOM TIME"
Supreme Court of New York Hands Down Decision
Favorable to E. S. Marks Music Co.
In the New York Supreme Court last week Justice
O'Malley handed down a decision in the suit of the
E. S. Marks Music Co. against Leo Feist, Inc., and
the Karczag Publishing Co. E. B. Marks had claimed
through his attorneys, Roth & Altman, that he held
the publishing* rights to the score and lyrics by
Dorothy Donnelly and Sigmund Romberg of "Blos-
som Time" before Karczag and Feist, through assign-
ment from Herzmansky, of Berlin, Germany. Feist,
through Gilbert & Gilbert, moved for judgment on
the pleadings to dismiss the Marks' complaint, be-
cause of the allegation that it does not set forth a
sufficient cause for action. Justice O'Malley decided
Schaff Bros.
Players and Pianos have won their stand-
ing with trade and public by 54 years of
steadfast striving to excel. They repre-
sent the
December 15, 1923.
THE PRESTO'S WANT ADVS.
AN O P P O R T U N I T Y .
One of the greatest opportunities ever offered to any in-
dividual or firm, to purchase an established music
business in one of the best business sections of Mil-
waukee. Have valuable lease. Can be purchased for
less than invoice, on account of owner investing in
manufacturing business.
Address, "Opportunity,"
Box 16, Presto Office, 417 So. Dearborn Street,
Chicago.
W O R K E R W A N T S POSITION.
Position Wanted—By a thoro Player-Plano and small
goods salesman-manager. Not a down-and-outer, or
a has-beener, but active, wide awake, with a keen
insight into all the branches of the retail business,
advertising, correspondence, building up salesmen.
Know the promotion of sales in both city and coun-
try business; appreciate the importance of shorter
time on sales, and pulling the slow-payers over the
hill, with an eye on the overhead. And all-around
mixer; can smile and make it take. A hard-worker
to the end. Will go anywhere if opportunity war-
rants. Compensation must be measured by results
obtained, salary and commission. Reference. A d -
dress "Active," care Box 14, Presto Office, 417 So.
Dearborn St., Chicago.
USED PIANO BARGAINS.
Twenty used pianos which have not yet passed through
our repair shop offered at low prices to dealers. Prices
range from $25 to $50, all woods included. Special
price for carload lots. Address reply to E. F. N., care
Cable Piano Co., Chicago.
MANAGER A N D CLOSER.
Manager, piano and phonograph, at present successfully
operating store doing approximately $400,000 yearly,
is considering a change Jan. 1. 36 years old, forceful
personality, executive, strong individual closer and
well versed in advertising. Or would consider A1
floor Job. Location no object. Address "Closer," Box
11, PRESTO Office, 407 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
that: "Motion is denied, with $10 costs. Under his
common law copyright the plaintiff at least had the
right of first publication. The right of the defend-
ants and all others to publish thereafter is important
only as it bears upon the question of the plaintiff's
damages. The complaint, it seems to me, states a
cause for action."
J. C. Archer & Son, Spencer, Ind., has announced
the opening of a music store in the new Dickerson
building on the north, side of the square to carry a
complete line of musical merchandise.
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LARGEST COMPETITIVE VALUE
because of their beauty, reliability, tone
and moderate price. They are profitable
to sell and satisfactory when sold.
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Brighten Your Line with the
SCHAFF BROS.
The Schaff Bros. Co.
ARTISTIC
Established 1868
Huntington, Ind.
IN EVERY
DETAIL
SALESMEN WANTED.
W A N T E D — T w o experienced piano salesmen. A better
proposition than you now have. Salary, commission
or both. Must be men of character and ability. None
other need apply. The best selling conditions in any
city South or West. No soliciting necessary. Give
experience and reference in first letter. Also re-
muneration expected. Address "Sales Manager," Box
839, Shreveport, La.
FOR S A L E — G E N E R A L MUSIC STORE.
Located in the garden spot of the South; established ten
years; usual annual business $50,000. Stock consists
of pianos, players, phonographs of nationally adver-
tised lines. 50% of all sales are spot cash. Address
"C. L. D.," care PRESTO, Chicago.
A BUSINESS C H A N C E .
Due to interests in another state, I am offering a com-
plete, new and clean stock of musical merchandise
and long established business for sale. Immediate
possession can be had. Wonderful lease and richest
and best growing part of the state of Kansas. City
of 18,000, with just one other music store. Address
Business Chance, care Presto, 407 S. Dearborn St.,
Chicago.
SALESMEN W A N T E D .
S A L E S M E N W A N T E D — L i v e , energetic, thoroughly ex-
perienced piano salesmen for one of our branch stores
in one of the best cities in central Illinois. Fine
proposition for the right man. Most complete line of
pianos and talking machines. Address* E. F. N., care
Cable Piano Co., 301 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago.
EVERY MAN, WHETHER
Directly or Indirectly Interested in
Pianos, Phonographs or the General
Music Trade
Should have the three booklets compris-
ing
PRESTO TRADE LISTS
No. 1—Directory of the Music Trades—
the Dealers List.
No. 2—The Phonograph Directory—the
Talking Machine List.
No. 3—Directory of the Music Industries
(Manufacturers, Supplies, etc., of
all kinds).
Price, each book, 25 cents.
You want Presto; you want the Presto
Trade Lists. They cost little and return
much. Why not have them?
PIANOS
STARR
SALESMAN W A N T E D .
Piano floor salesman wanted for excellent position fn
largest and most beautiful piano store in Northwest.
Permanent position with good salary and bonus.
Must be first-class salesman in every respect. All
replies strictly confidential. Address E. R. Mlhm, 800
Nicollet Ave., Minneapolis, Minn.
The three books combined contain the
only complete addresses and classified
lists of all the various depart-
ments of the music indus-
tries and trades.
WILLIAMS
The policy of the Williams House is and always
has been to depend upon excellence of product
instead of alluring price. Such a policy does not
attract bargain hunters. It does, however, win the
hearty approval and support of a very desirable
and substantial patronage.
U/IIIIAIIC Makers of Williams Pianos,
WILLIAMS Epworth Piano, and Organs
TUNER AND PLAYER EXPERT.
Tuner, repairman and all around player mechanic, with
15 years' experience, available a t once. Have had
some selling experience and have a car. Address
" E . X . B.," care of PRESTO, 407 S. Dearborn St.,
Chicago.
HADDORFF PIANO CO.
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Our new designs are models of artistic piano
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