November 1, 1924.
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PRESTO
BOGUS MANUFACTURER
ENGLISH TRADE PEST
When Shy on His Pay Roll He Is Charged
with Holding Up Dealers with Alluring
Sales Proposition.
Are the music dealers of England so trustful that
they are the easy prey of the "bogus manufacturer"?
That variety of piano trade fraud worries the London
Music Trades Review, which prints a warning in a
recent issue:
"Every now and again a so-called manufacturer
comes along and says, 'I will give you two pianos a
week really cheap, but I have no money to pay
wages. I want some money in advance.' You give
him some money in advance, perhaps £20, and he
will deliver you a piano on Saturday. What is the
result? You see it in bankruptcy returns. Watch
the list of creditors in the trade papers. You are
losing your money, throwing it away in giving it to
a man who has no right to be in business as a manu-
facturer, because he has not the capital required and
probably not the ability to run a business as a manu-
facturer.
"Apart from that, you are doing a grave injury to
the trade to which you belong. You are making it
impossible for the manufacturer who carries on a
legitimate business to do so profitably. If you will
advance money to a bogus manufacturer so that he
can turn out an instrument without profit to himself
The Best Yet
you are making it impossible for a legitimate manu-
facturer to carry on business.
"The result of that is this: you a*e cooking your
own goose. You can not get en with that manufac-
turer, for you can not depend upon a regular supply
of instruments from the so-called manufacturer who
simply rents half a stall in a stable and calls it a fac-
tory. They can not give you the regular supply
which you must have. And yet, while you are per-
mitting them to carry on business you are making it
impossible for the genuine manufacturer to carry
on and give you a permanent supply of goods which
will be creditable to him and to von."
OHIO PAPER STATES PRIDE
IN ENERGETIC PIANO FIRM
Chillicothe Piano Company and Its Head Subject of
Warm Tribute of Daily.
The Chillicothe Piano Company, Chillicothe, Ohio,
is one of the active and prosperous firms that evokes
the proud comments of the local newspapers. In the
handsome store at 14 East Main street a fine line of
pianos and talking machines and the motto widely
advertised is "Where Quality and Service Count."
This is how the Sciota Gazette of Chillicothe writes
about the owner of the energetic music firm:
"Mr. Hudnell, the proprietor of this most enterpris-
ing music house, is a prominent citizen of Chillicothe
and operates a store of great benefit to the people
and should receive the patronage of this entire com-
munity. In making this review of the onward prog-
ress of Chillicothe, the Scioto Gazette wishes to
compliment Mr. Hudnell upon the admirable and effi-
cient manner in which his business is being operated."
RAYMOND MUSIC CORPORATION
SEES ADVANTAGES IN LOCATION
Graceful lines, rugged construc-
tion, moderately priced. It's the
very best commercial piano from
every standpoint.
The Raymond Music Corp., on North Michigan
avenue, Chicago, which recently moved to that loca-
tion from Wabash avenue, is in the midst of a very
successful season. The new location has advantages
that aid materially in the retailing of pianos, that
compare with Chicago's piano row, is the belief of
the company. The location has publicity values that
are really appreciated. The fine warerooms of the
progressive firm on Michigan avenue are visible to
pedestrians and motorists from a good distance on
that busy thoroughfare, and as a result a better trade
is promised.
The exclusive surroundings of the Raymond Music
Corp. gives the music firm an air of distinction and
no less distinction is entitled the excellent line of
merchandise represented. The Knabe Ampico piano
is its leader and has upheld that prestige long en-
joyed in the trade.
The firm at present is making alterations that will
provide better facilities for the displaying of its in-
struments. The window space will be enlarged and
newly decorated and the warerooms will receive addi-
tional touches that will beautify the interior.
WESER
Pianos and Players
VISITS NEWCASTLE FACTORY.
Earl Poston, manager of the Jesse French &
Sons Piano Co., in Montgomery, Ala., was a visitor
on business for a few days last week at the factory
of the Jesse French & Sons Piano Co., Newcastle,
Ind., and left for the southern city. Mrs. Poston,
who is teaching school in Newcastle, will join her
husband in Montgomery after the end of this semes-
ter.
Grand and
Reproducing
Grand Pianos
are the last word in
musical perfection.
Lester Piano Co.
1806 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia
WEEK'S BIG SHIPMENT.
Send to-day for catalogue, prices and
details of our liberal financing plan
Weser Bros., Inc.
520 to 528 W. 43rd St., New York
For QUALITY, SATISFACTION and PROFIT
NEWMAN BROTHERS PIANOS
NEWMAN BROS. CO.
Factories, 816 DIX ST., Chicago, III.
A QUALITY PRODUCT
FOR OVER
QUARTER OFA CENTURY
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The Gulbransen Registering Piano made by the
Gulbransen Co., Chicago, was heard by an audience
in the assembly hall of James Monroe school, Schu-
bert street and Lawndale avenue, in that city last
week and under very favorable conditions. Five or
six hundred persons, for the greater part parents of
children who attend the school, were present.
The music of the Gulbransen was first on the pro-
gram. The opening number was "Valse Parisienne"
by Roberts, which was preceded by the story of the
piece. The second number was "Stolen Inspirations,"
by Davis, notable particularly for the splendid har-
mony notes so easily and effectively accented on the
Gulbransen Registering Piano. The concluding num-
ber was a Gulbransen and Victrola duet, "Lo, Hear
the Gentle Lark," as sung by Madame Melba. This
was received with exceptional interest by the audi-
ence.
On this occasion, the Gulbransen Registering Piano
was played by Walter Kiehn. The program was pre-
sented by courtesy of the Gulbransen Company and
Leopold Krchma's Gulbransen and Victrola store
at 2905-2907 Milwaukee avenue. It was "Community
Night" at the Monroe School, arranged by the Par-
ent-Teacher Association of the school.
The average shipment of Gulbransen instruments
for the first three days of last week was 141 per day.
While the new six-story addition is in operation its
possible capacity is not yet realized. When it is, new
shipping figures will be set by the Gulbransen Com-
pany. The output of 141 per day includes compar-
atively few grand pianos. Almost all of the instru-
ments shipped now are registering pianos, and when
it is realized that 141 instruments of that type involve
work probably equal to the manufacture of 225 ordi-
nary pianos, it can readily be seen that the Gulbran-
sen Company plant is doing a really big job.
Sell Readily—Stay Sold
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Walter Kiehn Provides Another Tasteful Program
for Community Night.
In New Store on Michigan Avenue Progressive
Company Resumes a Very Active Business.
Style 32—4 ft. 4 in.
GULBRANSEN FEATURED
IN CHICAGO SCHOOL FETE
Kindler & Collins
Pianos
520-524 W. 48th S
NEW YORK
When In Doubt See Presto Buyers' Guide
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GRAND AND UPRIGHT PIANOS
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