Presto

January 5, 1924.
PRESTO
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Ushers both known and unknown will be given a trial
for performance in public tryouts.
Sheet music is carried by the Melody Shop, recently
opened in Mt. Kisco, N. Y.
Harold C. Berg, general sales manager of the
Charles E. Roat Music Co., Battle Creek, Mich., re-
cently toured the eastern cities exploiting the publica-
tions of the Michigan house.
THE PRESTO'S WANT ADVS.
MUSIC PUBLISHERS' CENSUS
Government Bureau's Notification to Industry Sent
Out by Secretary of National Association.
In co-operation with the Bureau of Census, of the
Department of Commerce, the Secretary of the Music
Publishers' Association of the United States has sent
out the following notification which should receive
the attention of all music publishers:
"The Bureau of Census will take a census of manu-
factures covering the calendar year 1923. This work
is done in compliance with the Act of Congress ap-
proved March 3, 1919, and the schedules have been
prepared after conference with associations and others
interested in the various industries.
"These schedules will be mailed during the first
week of January and the members of our associations
and all others engaged in the industry are urged to
make the reports promptly, as the Bureau has agreed
to tabulate the data as rapidly as the schedules are
received and to publish the tables within a few days
after the receipt of the last report.
"The Bureau has been co-operating" very closely
with the industry and desires to be of service to us.
It is important that the reports be made by mail;
otherwise the Government will be put to the expense
of sending a special agent to the various establish-
ments. It is hoped that our membership at least will
co-operate and make the reports promptly."
THE COPYRIGHT LAW.
E. C. Mills, chairman of the Executive Board of
the Music Publishers' Protective Association recently
returned from Canada, where he spent some time
conferring on the new Canadian Copyright Law
which will shortly go into effect, carrying reciprocal
rights for this and other countries. On his return
Mr. Mills immediately left for Washington, D. C.,
in the interest of the new amendment to our Copy-
right Law, which is being placed before the present
session of Congress. There are several other pro-
posed measures which are of interest to music pub-
lishers which will also receive his attention.
NO JAZZ FOR SWEDEN.
Jazz music has a limited degree of popularity in
Sweden, where the well-expressed preference is for
the classical kind, according to U. S. Consul Walter
A. Leonard at Stockholm. The average Swede is of
artistic temperament, and hence classical music and
selections, in general, from operas are popular. Al-
though most of these artists' records are supplied
from Europe, a small number come from America.
Jazz music has a limited popularity in Sweden, and
dealers state that they are afraid to purchase any
quantities of this type of music, because it may very
quickly lose its demand.
A LIST OF FOLK SONGS.
At the Tenth Recreational Congress held in Spring-
field, 111., recently twenty American songs were se-
lected by the song leaders who were present, and hon-
ored as American Folk Congs, and it is interesting
to know that of these twenty, two, "There's a Long,
Long Trail" and "Mother Machree," are both com-
paratively recent songs. It isn't often that a song
attains the dignity of being a folk song within the
lifetime of its own composer.
"PLAY ME SLOW."
"Play Me Slow," a new blues published .by A. J.
Stasny Co., of 58 West 45th street, goes very fast
It is proving a veritable sensation according to the
orchestra department, who are literally besieged for
orchestrations of the brand new number.
SALESMAN WANTED.
SALESMAN WANTED—Live, hustling, thoroughly ex-
perienced piano salesman for one of our branch stores
in one of the best cities in central Illinois. Mason &
Hamlin and Conover reproducing pianos, uprights and
grands. Victor and Brunswick talking machines. A
great opportunity for a talesman who is ambitious
and energetic. Address " E . F. N.," care of Cable
Piano Co., 301 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago.
TRAVELER WANTED.
A Chicago piano manufacturer, long established, wants a
first-class salesman—one who has had the experience
and can actually do business with a fine line of in-
struments sold at attractive prices. Address "Attrac-
tive," Box 6, PRESTO Office, 417 S. Dearborn St.,
Chicago.
MANAGER AND 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.
TUNER AND PLAYER EXPERT.
Tuner, repairman and all around player mechanic, with
15 years' experience, available at once. Have had
some selling experience and have a car. Address
" E . X. B.," care of PRESTO, 407 S. Dearborn St.,
Chicago.
SALESMAN WANTED.
Piano floor salesman wanted for excellent position In
largest and most beautiful piano store in Northwest.
REPRODUCING SALESMAN WANTED.
Permanent position with good salary and bonus.
The best reproducing player salesman required for one
Must be first-class salesman In every respect. All
of the biggest jobs in the middle west. Must be a
replies strictly confidential. Address E. R. Mlhm, 800
high grade, high pressure closet*. Mason & Hamlin
Nicollet Ave., Minneapolis, Minn.
Ampico and other correspondingly high grade lines
carried. Liberal contract offered. City of a million
population, uniformly prosperous. State in first letter
SALESMEN WANTED.
experience and salary desired. Also at least two ref-
WANTED—Two experienced piano salesmen. A better
erences. Correspondence confidential. Address " L .
proposition
than
you now have. Salary, commission
M. N.," care of PRESTO, 407 S. Dearborn St., Chi-
or both. Must be men of character and ability. None
cago.
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-
GOOD CLOSERS WANTED.
muneration expected. Address "Sales Manager," Box
I want three piano men who want to make big money,
839, Shreveport, La.
but they must be good closers. We have a big fine
store, in a fine large city. Knabe, Ampico, Fischer,
Franklin, also other well-known pianos. Right kind
FOR SALE—GENERAL MUSIC STORE.
of man can make big money. Write me for particu-
Located in the garden spot of the South; established ten
lars. Address Clarence Lucore, Statler Hotel, Buf-
years; usual annual business $50,000. Stock consists
falo, N. Y.
of pianos, players, phonographs of nationally adver-
tised lines. 50% of all sales are spot cash. Address
USED PIANO BARGAINS.
"C. L. D.," care PRESTO, Chicago.
Twenty used pianos which have not yet passed through
our repair shop offered at low prices to dealers. Prices
A BUSINESS CHANCE.
range from $25 to $50, all woods included. Special
price for carload lots. Address reply to " E . F. N.," Due to interests in another state, I am offering a com-
plete, new and clean stock of musical merchandise
care Cable Piano Co., Chicago.
and long established business for sale. Immediate
possession can be had. .Wonderful lease and richest
TUNER AND PLAYER MAN.
and best growing part of the state of Kansas. City
of 18,000, with just one other music store. Address
Piano store wants tuner and player man qualified to take
Business Chance, care Presto, 407 S. Dearborn St.,
charge of large shop as manager. Good pay to the
Chicago.
right man. Address C. E. Lucore, Statler Hotel, Buf-
falo, N. Y.
PHONOGRAPH SALESMAN.
Phonograph salesman wanted.
Real opportunity for
salesman who can produce results. Must live on south
side of city. Apply 1004 W. 79th St., Chicago. Phone
Vincennes 9383.
EVERY MAN, WHETHER
SALESMANAGER WANTED.
Salesmanager wanted to handle an entire sales organiza-
tion of a growing piano concern in Detroit, Mich.
Must be a piano snles producer and able to handle
men and build up the force. State experience and
compensation required, also references, in your first
application. Address "Producer," Box 11, PRESTO
Office, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
Directly or Indirectly Interested in
Pianos, Phonographs or the General
Music Trade
Should have the three booklets compris-
ing
WHO WANTS TRAVELER?
Traveler who has sold pianos for several years, whole-
sale, wishes to make connection with a first-class
house as traveling representative. Best of references
furnished. Address "Representative," Box 17, PRES-
TO Office, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
PRESTO TRADE LISTS
SALESMAN'S OPPORTUNITY.
Retail piano salesman in large western city. One who
can handle department with several men under him.
Fine warerooms and fine line of instruments. Good
opportunity for man who is willing to work and pro-
duce results. Give age, experience and salary wanted.
Address "Results," Box 15, PRESTO Office, 417 S.
Dearborn St., Chicago.
PLAYER EXPERT WANTED.
A large retail house wants a repair and service man, one
who thoroughly understands the repairing
of all
makes of player-pianos, electric pianos and reproduc-
ing pianos. Applicant must be a straightforward
man. Married man preferred, who has held a steady
position heretofore. He must understand finishing,
tuning and all details of a retail piano house repair
work. Address, stating salary wanted, "Service," Box
3, PRESTO Office, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
AN OPPORTUNITY.
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.
WORKER WANTS POSITION.
Position Wanted—By a thoro Player-Piano 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. Ad-
dress "Active," care Box 14, Presto Office, 417 So.
Dearborn St., Chicago.
STARR PIANOS
Our new designs are models of artistic piano
construction. More than fifty designs, a
Style for every need at a price for every purse
AND
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.
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.
You want Presto; you want the Presto
Trade Lists. They cost little and return
much. Why not have them?
Published by
Presto Publishing Co.
417 So. Dearborn St.,
CHICAGO, ILL.
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