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PRESTO
November 22, 1924.
semi-classical sheet music, phonographs, records and
playerpiano rolls.
Some of the well-known instruments featured are
S. S. Stewart banjos, guitars and ukuleles, C. F. Mar-
tin ukuleles, Durro imported violins, Abbot profes-
sional saxophones, Ludwig & Ludwig drums and trap
outfits, Q R S music rolls, Cheney and Brunswick
phonographs, Victrolas and Brunswick and Victor
records.
The show cases are furnished by the Grand Rapids
Show Case Co. and are the latest and most modern
cases available. The instruments are set off by
orange two-toned silk plush mats in both the show
cases and wall cases; special reflectors give a very
striking lighting effect.
This new department gives the Boston store of the
Henry F. Miller Stores Co. the distinction of being
the most complete musical store in New England,
and is in keeping with the progressive policies of the
company.
NEW SECTION FOR BOSTON FIRM
CHRISTMAS ADVERTISING.
The Christmas issue of the "Musical Joy"—the syn-
dicated mailing service offered by Lyon & Healy to
dealers in musical merchandise—is to be twice the
regular size, printed in appropriate colors, and elab-
orately illustrated. Dealers who are subscribers to
this plan will receive the booklet complete with mail-
ing envelope, order blank, gift certificate and return
envelope. All these pieces are specially imprinted.
Detailed information concerning the Christmas num-
ber may be received from Lyon & Healy.
WANTS OF LOUISIANA BUYERS.
Enameled, plated, chased and burnished finishes are
much in demand by the band instrument buyers in
the New Orleans Conn Co., New Orleans, La., ac-
cording to H. C. Voorhies, manager. The demand
for the more elaborate instruments means bigger
prices, but the Louisiana customers seem willing to
pay for their fancies.
MAKES HENRY F. MILLER STORE A GENERAL ONE.
Last week the Boston store of the Henry F. Miller
Stores Company opened up its new musical mer-
chandise department under the management of C. A.
Hewett, a progressive young man with ten years of
musical merchandise experience. The new depart-
ment is located on the first floor of the store, where
an equipment of modern cases helps to make a strik-
ing display of the complete line of small musical mer-
chandise. The new lines and the department add
greatly to the attractiveness of the store and are fully
VIOLIN, CELLO AND DOUBLE
BASS WOUND STRINGS
OF SUPERIOR QUALITY
Guaranteed for thirty days after they are sold
SEND FOR CATALOG
in keeping with Henry F. Miller traditions of quality
and beauty.
"Everything Musical" is now carried by this Henry
F. Miller store, for the new department includes all
kinds of musical instruments, popular, classical and
MOVES IN KANKAKEE, ILL.
Herschman & Son, piano dealers, Kankakee, 111.,
moved last week from its old quarters on North
Schuyler avenue to a larger store at 122 N. Dear-
born street. The necessity for more space for its
music business was a result of the active sales
methods of the company.
C. G. CONN, Ltd., Elkhart, Ind.
C. D. GREENLEAF, Pre«.
J. F. BOYER, Sec'y
World's largest manufacturers of High Grade Band and Orchestra Instruments. Employs 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 use of the
Conn Instruments in their organizations.
Conn Instruments are noted for their ease of playing, light and reliable valve or key action;
quick response, rich tonal quality, perfect intonation, tone carrying quality, artisticness of design,
beautiful finish and reliable construction.
Conn Instruments are sent to any point in the U. S. subject to ten days free trial. Branch store
or agencies will be found in all large cities. Write for catalogues, prices, etc.
C. G. CONN, Ltd.
DEPT. MS.
ELKHART, IND.
S. SIMON
8106 Chappell Avenue,
CHICAGO, ILLS.
SLINGERLAND
DEALERS and TUNERS!
May Bell
Keys Recovered and Rebushcd
All work is done by expert workmen
and modern machinery and you are
assured of correct spacing which is so
important. When keys are replaced they
will appear exactly as when the instru-
ment left the factory.
PRICES FOR PYRALIN IVORY
52 heads and tails
$8.00
52 fronts
2.50
88 keys rebushcd
4.00
Express or Parcel Post to
FRIELD MILLER & CO.
112 W. 30th Street
Slingerland Banjos
are sold the country over because
they are Highest quality and sold
at a reasonable price.
Over 40 Styles of Banjos, Banjo Mandolins, Tenor Banjos
and Banjo Ukuleles, to select from.
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA
HOW TO S E N D
Remove from frame, number plainly near Capstan,
wrap or box securely, and ship Parcel Post or Express.
Please do not remove the old ivories as
there is danger of the wood being broken.
Ivories will be returned if desired.
Write for Catalogue
SLINGERLAND BANJO CO.
1815 Orchard Street
CHICAGO
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