19
PRESTO
May 2, 1925.
SMALL GOODS AND SUPPLIES
FINISH CONVENTION PLANS
Association of Musical Merchandise Manufac-
turers, Chicago Zone, Have Completed Pro-
gram of Events for Annual Convention.
The Musical Merchandise Manufacturers' Chicago
zone, will provide some very important and enjoyable
events for the convention of the music trades at the
Drake Hotel, Chicago, in June,, and the details of
the program assure an interesting time for the asso-
ciation members, the jobbers and dealers and their
families, according to H. H. Slingerland, president
of the Slingerland Banjo Co., Chicago, who is also
president of the big trade association.
Instructive talks on the technical phases of the in-
dustry and on the distributing features are provided
for in the schedule and every manufacturer and
dealer will be benefited by the addresses devoted to
the production and marketing of musical merchan-
dise.
Apart from the many social events promoted by
the local manufacturers there will be an association
banquet with unique entertainment features that will
do credit to the originality of the committee. Cele-
brated artists will demonstrate the musical merits
of the instruments coming under the head of musical
merchandise. At the banquet at the Drake Hotel,
June 9, some of the most prominent soloists in the
country will be heard. The details of the program
will be printed in the program to be sent out this
week, with the formal invitations.
KEEPING THE LUMBER.
The good work of the kiln may be nullified through
improper storage of the timber after drying, points
out William Halbrooks, district representative of the
Forest Products Engineering Co., Inc., of Chicago,
writing in "Hardwood Record." So much impor-
tance is attached to the proper kiln drying of lumber
intended for the manufacture of pianos that the aver-
age factory superintendent considers only infre-
quently the problems concerning the proper care of
lumber after it is kiln dried. While a knowledge of
kiln operation is undoubtedly more important, the
"keeping of kiln dried lumber dry" should by no
means be neglected at the piano factory.
TINTING CLAREMONT MAHOGANY.
Walter K. Schmidt describes processes in produc-
ing Claremont mahogany in an interesting article in
the Furniture Manufacturer and Artisan, who says
that in order to obviate the too yellow shades "we
use the wood as nature gave it to us. And it is
rather an easy matter to take one of the darker
shades, treat it in this way, adopt the color, and use
stain to add to the lighter shades to harmonize with
the color produced by the oil process."
NEW ASSOCIATION'S NAME.
The new eastern organization of small goods man-
ufacturers last week perfected its plans proposed at
a recent meeting and named the new body the Musi-
cal Merchandise Manufacturers' Association, Eastern
District. At the meeting of the Hof Brau, Broadway
and Thirtieth street, New York, the constitution and
by-laws were adopted by the new association which
includes practically all the manufacturers of band
and orchestra instruments in New York City.
FEATURING THE SALESMAN.
W. E. Sullivan, an active salesman of East St.
Louis, has joined the sales staff of Zerweck's, 350
Collinsville avenue, in that city. The company printed
his picture in announcing the fact in the local news-
papers and said: "We are sure that with high-class
merchandise and service offered by us, that his many
friends will be doubly pleased to make their purchases
of phonographs and pianos through Mr. Sullivan."
THE BUESCHER BOOK MARK.
A cut-out of a saxophone printed in two colors, is
a handsome bit of publicity provided by the Buescher
Band Instrument Co., Elkhart, Ind. It is designed for
a book mark to be distributed by dealers. This is
printed on the reverse side: "Buescher True-Tone
Band Instruments and Saxophones. Write for Cata-
logue. Buescher Band Instrument Co., address 23
Buescher Block, Elkhart, Indiana.
WESSELL, NICKEL & GROSS
EXHIBIT OF CLEO STRINGS
Chicago Manufacturer of "Meritorious Line Secured
Excellent Location at Drake for Convention.
The extent and merits of the Cleo line of violin,
'cello and double bass wound strings will be dis-
played in an exhibit at the Drake Hotel, Chicago,
during the days of the annual convention of the music
trades from June 8 to 11, according to the plans of
S. Simo, manufacturer of the line at 8106 Chappell
avenue, Chicago.
Artists, orchestra leaders and performers as well
as the music trade will be notified by special printed
matter by Mr. Simon, who has just secured a de-
sirable location for his exhibit at the headquarters
hotel. His display will be on the mezzanine floor in
close proximity to some of the most interesting ex-
hibits at the convention. A feature of the Cleo
exhibit will be the demonstration of Cleo strings by
violinists of national fame. The guaranty feature of
Mr. Simon's policy will be impressed on visitors to
the exhibit. Every Cleo string is guaranteed by the
company for thirty days after the date of its sale.
This policy and the excellent quality of the Cleo
product are strong factors in increasing the business
of the company.
NOTABLE CONN DISPLAY.
Conn band instruments were featured recently in a
notable window display celebrating the golden anni-
versary of C. G. Conn, Ltd., Elkhart, Ind., by the
Consolidated Music Co., Salt Lake City, Utah. Band
instrument sales are given great impetus in that city
by the window displays and store featuring of the
Consolidated Music Co. Dean R. Daynes is man-
ager of the band instrument department.
WOOL CLIP SOLD.
The open market for the wool crop of the Yakima
district of the Northwest opened last week with
lively prices, which, however, were not disclosed by
the buyers. But 45 cents was said to be the quota-
tion. About 75 per cent of the clip had been pre-
viously sold.
The (new) Buckeye Sill Piano Truck
Manufacturers at
The New Buckeye Sill
PIANO ACTIONS
ONE GRADE ONLY
For Grands and Uprights and beat for
stair work.
HIGHEST GRADE
The Wessell, Nickel & Gross action is a
guarantee of the grade of the instrument
in which it is found.
FACTORIES:
45tfiSL,lMiA«».
NEW
OFFICE.
U7 W. 4*
Comstock, Cheney & Co.
Better your SERVICE with a new Buckeye Sill. We have re-
built and greatly improved, for longer service, the handles, center
rock shaft and the uprights of both ends.
Send for circular.
Eight styles of End Trucks, Piano Hoists, Covers and special
made straps.
Ivory Cutters and Manufacturers
Manufactured by
Piano Keys, Actions and Hammers
Self Lifting Piano Truck Co.
FINDLAY, OHIO
IVORY AND COMPOSITION-COVERED ORGAN KEYS
Th« «nly Company Furnlthlng t h * Kay*. ActUns, Harnman and Bwclwti Gampiota
Telegraph and R. R. Station: Eatex, Conn.
Office and Factories: Ivory ton, Conn.
THE
O. S. KELLY CO.
Manufacturers
of
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DOLGEVILLE.N.Y
JULHJS BRECKWOLDT & SON, ING.
Manufacturer! of
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Piano Backs, Boards, Bridges, Bars,
Traplevers and Mouldings
SOLE AGENTS FOR RUDOLF GIESE WIRE
Oracle
PIANO 1 PLATE :s
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SPRINGFIELD
Fulton Chain
and
WESTERN REPRESENTATIVE:
CENTRAL STEEL & WIRE CO.,
119-127 N. Peoria Street,
J BRECKWOLDT. P» M .
Chicago, 111.
W. A. B HECKWOLDT, S«c. & Tre
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