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Oriole) and the Drake orchestra, not the dance one,
the best of all.
Howard Hoakland, 6 Commonwealth, Elgin, 111.,
student—My preferences are the Drake Concert en-
semble; the Zion City singers; the Salvation Army
band; violin and cello solos, and orchestral programs
of all kinds.
Mrs. J. M. Carpenter, 1668 Juneway terrace, infor-
mation clerk—A good lecture, perhaps. The Sunday
Evening club speakers, and especially the organ re-
cital. Bands and orchestras in semi-classical pro-
grams, and violin and piano in classical music, al-
ways.
F. M. Doe, Jr., 806 Edison building, industrial en-
gineer—Grand opera, that's the main thing. Wish
they would broadcast the Chicago Symphony orches-
tra, especially their popular concerts.
DIDN'T INFRINGE SONG
Will Rossiter, Music Publisher, Wins Infringement
Suit in Contest Over Song Copyright.
Federal Judge Evans, Chicago, decided the contest
sung in his courtroom by Will Rossiter, music pub-
lisher, and Mrs. May Graham, who professionally is
May Hill, in favor of Mr. Rossiter.
Miss Hill sued Mr. Rossiter for $5,000 because, she
declared, his "Don't You Remember the Time" was
only a revamping of her "Till We Say Good-by."
She sang her ballad and he rendered his while Judge
Evans tuned in with both ears.
After letting the melodies run through his head two
days, Judge Evans decided that the publisher had not
infringed Miss Hill's copyright.
BUILDS MAIL ORDER BUSINESS.
Henry Grobe, music dealer, 135 Kearney street, San
Francisco, has built up a large sheet music mail order
business by energetic methods of keeping eternally
advertising efficient service. Sheet music published
anywhere may be procured by the firm for its
patrons. "We maintain correspondence in all the
publishing centers, both in the United States and
Europe, through whom we can satisfy the most ex
acting desires. We believe that a genuine and abid
ing interest in the out-of-town customer can com
pensate for the handicap of distance," is the state
ment in the "Credo" recently published by the com
pany.
PROVIDING FOR POSTER PRIZES.
The Boston Music Publishers' Association has voted
to appropriate $100 in prizes for design for a sticker
and poster for Greater Boston's part in the National
Music Week, the school children to participate in the
contest. Arrangements for the contest and prizes
were assigned to a committee appointed by Presi-
dent William Dean Preston.
NEW ST. LOUIS DEPARTMENT.
Murt Murray, for the past twenty years with G.
Schirmer, New York, has installed a sheet music de-
partment in the new Arthur C. Thiebes music store,
1104 Olive street, St. Louis. The department, which
occupies half the main floor salesroom, is operated
under the Thiebes name. The leading standard and
popular music is handled.
A SOUTHERN MUSIC PUBLISHER.
Virgil C. Stamps, who is manager of the branch
house of the James D. Vaughan music business at
Jacksonville, Texas, was in Nashville, Tenn., to go
over business there with Mr. Vaughan, who is one
of the largest music publishers in the South, with
branches at Jacksonville, Texas, and Greeneville,
S. C.
SPANISH SONG POPULAR.
The saleability of the Spanish rolls and records is
recognized by the roll and record makers and that
the so-called Spanish song in sheet music should be
March 1, 1924.
THE PRESTO'S WANT ADVS.
COIN O P E R A T E D BARGAINS.
FOR SALE — Twenty-three Automatic Coin Electric
Pianos. Late style. Any reasonable offer accepted.
Address "Reasonable," Box 13, PRESTO Office, 417 S.
Dearborn St., Chicago.
ALL AROUND M A N .
Successful salesman and sales manager will be at liberty
March 1. Familiar with every detail of the retail
music business, pianos, talking machines, small goods
and sheet music. Well versed in advertising and ac-
counting. Will accept position and guarantee results.
Address "Guarantee," Box 3, PRESTO Office, 417 S.
Dearborn St., Chicago.
BIG BUSINESS O P P O R T U N I T Y .
Big business opportunity for dealer who wishes to be-
come interested in manufacturing his own pianos. An
ideal factory in the most advantageous location. An
unusually fine piano with strong individual selling
points at minimum cost. Only a comparatively smalt
investment necessary. Profitable trade already estab-
lished. No proposition for dealers could possibly be
better. The closest investigation is requested. A d -
dress "Ideal Factory," Box 7, PRESTO Office, 417 S.
Dearborn St., Chicago, III.
STORE MANAGER A N D S A L E S M A N .
W A N T E D — Thoroughly experienced, successful retail
piano store manager; also floor salesmen for stores in
leading cities in both eastern and western territory.
Permanent position with good salary. All replies
strictly confidential. P. A. Starck Piano Co., 210-212
S. Wabash Ave., Chicago, III.
W A N T S S E L L I N G PROPOSITION.
Middle-aged man, speaking several languages, with Euro-
pean college education, able to get business, especial-
ly among foreign people, wants a position as manager
or good selling proposition. Write P. Kluer, 1423 Shef-
field St., Pittsburgh, Pa.
HOME IN D E N V E R .
Wholesale and retail piano salesman wishes to make con-
nection with manufacturer either as wholesale rep-
resentative in western states or a liberal arrange-
ment for the retail of pianos in Colorado. Address
"Denver," care PRESTO, 417 S. Dearborn St., C h i -
cago.
TUNER WANTED.
VANTED—Tuner and player repair man can associate
himself with the fastest growing house in central I l -
linois. Living cost much lower than most places.
Write Francis Piano Co., Galesburg, III.
SALESMAN W A N T E D .
ne wholesale and one retail salesman are wanted by
the Chicago house of a large piano Industry. L i b -
eral commission to wholesaler and salary or salary
and commission to retailer. Salesmen must come well
recommended. Address "Chicago House," care of
PRESTO, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
FACTORY S U P E R I N T E N D E N T .
Superintendent of many years' experience is open for a
proposition from manufacturer. Know how to handle
men so as to make them more efficient and co-opera-
tive. I can increase your production with the right
system without adding to the "overhead." All cor-
respondence treated strictly confidential and refer-
ences exchanged. Can show results. Address "Super-
intendent," care Box 3, PRESTO, 417 S. Dearborn St.,
Chicago.
SALESMEN W A N T E D .
One of the foremost piano industries In the Middle West
wants several high-grade traveling salesmen, of
proven ability, to take charge of fixed territories
throughout the United States. Men already employed
who may desire to better their conditions may depend
upon secrecy until final decision. Only first-class
salesmen are wanted, and they are invited to apply at
once. Address "Competent," care PRESTO, 417 S.
Dearborn St., Chicago.
FOREMAN AND PLAYER EXPERT.
Situation wanted by an experienced factory superintend-
ent and expert in player pianos; one who thoroughly
understands player actions and has made some of the
most successful. Will take charge of a factory or
serve as foreman of player department. Chicago in-
dustry preferred. Address "Expert," care Box 11,
PRESTO Office, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
STOCK K E E P E R W A N T E D .
Young man In small player factory and office who knows
player material and stock keeping, accurate and
quick. One with ability to advance. Tell us in con-
fidence where you have worked, age, experience and
wages wanted. Address "Stock Keeper," Box 9,
PRESTO Office, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
STOCK OF GOODS FOR SALE.
Owing to the recent death of my brother and former
partner, am offering our stock of musical goods for
sale at a sacrifice. Stock consists of pianos, talking
machines and small goods. Will invoice from $3,000
to $4,CC0. Will consider any reasonable offer. Own
store building, one of the finest in the city. Rent
reasonable. If interested, address J. E. Giles, Admin-
istrator, Quincy, III.
S H E E T MUSIC M A N A G E R .
WANTED—Experienced sheet music and small goods
manager, capable of taking complete charge of well-
established department in leading music store of large
Southern city. Must be able to buy, sell and make
profit. Apply promptly If interested. Address Post
Office Box No. 172, Chicago, III.
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.
SALES MANAGER.
/ A N T E D — Thoroughly experienced, successful retail
piano sales manager; also floor salesmen for stores
in leading cities in both eastern and western t e r r i -
tory. Permanent position with good salary. All r e -
plies strictly confidential. P. A. Starck Piano Co.,
210-212 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago, III.
Becker Bros.
PIANO S A L E S M A N W A N T E D .
Must have experience In handling canvassers. All our
men make big money. Call for an Interview. See Mr.
Newman, The Smith Piano Co., 214 S. Wabash Ave.,
Chicago, III.
Manufacturers of
HIGH GRADE PIANOS
and PLAYER PIANOS
equally alluring to buyers is the belief of Sherman,
Clay & Co., San Francisco, which is featuring sev-
eral "Mexican" numbers.
Factory and Warerooms
767-769 Tenth Avenue, New York
FRENCH FIRM INCORPORATED.
Francois Salabert, New York city, is the title of a
publishing firm recently incorporated under the laws
of the state. The firm, with a capitalization of $25,000,
is the American representative of a well known firm
of French music publishers.
WILLIAMS
A FEW NOTES.
The L. H. Beck Music Co., of Carthage, Mo.,
moved this week to the Steadley Building. The com-
pany still has a lease for a year on its old store and
expects to dispose of the lease or have it abrogated
by the lessee.
The Olympia Studio & Music Bureau, Inc., musical
instruments, recently moved from 970 to 749 Pur-
chase street, New Bedford, Mass.
The Terry Music Shop recently secured articles of
incorporation to conduct a business in El Dorado,
Ark.
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The policy of the Williams House is and always
hatt 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
•nd substantial patronage.
WIHIAMS
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