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Presto

Issue: 1925 2046

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Presto Buyers' Guide
Analyze* and Classifies
All American P i a n o s
and in Detail Tells of
Their Makers.
PRESTO
E.tabii.hed 1884. THE AMERICAN MUSIC TRADE WEEKLY
Presto Year Book
The Only Complete
Annual Review of the
American Music In-
dustries and Trades.
m cent,; ti.oo « r**.
CHICAGO, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1925
Story accepted the agency for the Estey organs in
the western states and moved to Chicago. A year
later he admitted the late I. N. Camp as a partner
and soon the firm of Story & Camp became one of
the foremost in the piano and organ business, with
stores in Chicago and St. Louis, and branches in
Founder of Great House of Story & Clark various other cities.
Present House Started.
Piano Co. Passed Away at Los Angeles,
In 1884 he was joined by the late Melville Clark,
Cal., After Protracted Illness
and his son, Edward H. Story, was also taken into
the firm and reed organs were manufactured by
at Age of Ninety.
Story & Clark in great quantities and of such excel-
lence that the name became firmly fixed, as the
source of fine instruments, throughout the trade, and
in foreign countries also.
Started in the Business Seventy-five Years Ago and
In 1900 Mr. Clark's interest was secured by E. H.
Continued Unceasingly for a Full
Story and under his direction the model factory at
Grand Haven, Mich., in which the Story & Clark
Half Century.
pianos today are made, was erected. It is there-
On Tuesday of this week friends of the "grand fore the direct result of Hampton Story's ambitions
old man" of the Chicago piano industry and trade and inspiration, notwithstanding that his personal
were shocked to learn of the death of Hampton L. supervision of the industry ceased many years ago
Story, founder of the house of Story & Clark. Mr. and the management has been in charge of his sons.
But the interest of the founder in the great industry
has never slackened and he was in touch with it
almost to the close of his useful life.
Had Many Interests.
In addition to his activities in the piano business,
Mr. Story was also largely interested in affairs out-
side the world of music. He became interested in
development of San Diego County more than forty
years ago, and with E. F. Bakcock, now dead, founded
the well-known beach. They also built the Hotel Del
Coronado. Mr. Story sold his interests to the
Spreckels in 1893. He also had interests in Los An
geles, in which city he died, and where he had made
his residence most of the time during the last year of
his life. He was vice-president of the Story & Clark
Piano Company at the time of his death. Mr. Story
had been failing in health for some time and to his
immediate associates and family the end was not a
surprise.
In the death of Hampton L. Story passed one of
the most vital influences in the American music in-
dustry of a quarter century ago Broad-minded,
energetic, resourceful, and always enterprising, he
seemed to possess the intuition which seldom makes
mistakes, even in small things, and his life was a
success from its beginning.
Funeral at Los Angeles.
Funeral services for Hampton L. Story were held
on Friday morning at the Chapel of the Flowers, in
Forest Lawn Cemetery, Los Angeles.
Mr. Story is survived by Mrs. Adella B. Story, his
widow, and three sons, Edward H., of South Pasa-
dena and Chicago; Frank F., of Chicago; James Ellis,
of Los Angeles; and one daughter, Mrs. Ada Story
Ripley, of Winnetka, 111.
HAMPTON L STORY
DIED ON TUESDAY
A NOTED AMERICAN
HAMPTON L. STORY.
ADAM SCHNEIDER RECOVERING.
Adam Schneider, treasurer of Julius Bauer & Co..
Story had reached the ripe age of 90 years, having 305 S. Wabash avenue, Chicago, w. o was severely in-
been born at Cambridge, Vt., on June 17. 1835.
jured in an automobile accident near his summer
Until comparatively recent days Mr. Story had home in Wisconsin, is getting along well and will
been in almost rugged health, his vigor and self
soon be back to business. Mrs. Schneider, who was
reliant characteristics creating an impression of much also in the car, received cuts and bruises, but is re-
younger years than is customary in men of his age. ported recovered from the accident. Mr. Schneider
It is not very long ago, as many will remember, suffered a broken rib and several scalp lacerations.
that he made an automobile trip across the conti- A big bunch of flowers was sent to Mr. Schneider by
nent, from his home in Pasadena, Cal., to Chicago, the Piano Club this week.
and on further eastward.
A Lover of Music.
SALESMAN FATALLY HURT.
Hampton L. Story was a natural lover of music.
R C. Huestis, age thirty-eight. Chicago, formerly
He early displayed an inborn genius for it, and his of Indianapolis, a traveling salesman for the Edison
first employment was in a music store in Burling- Phonograph Company, was fatally injured at the
ton, Vt. At the time he was also a school teacher, Keeley crossing of the I. C. Railroad near Indiana,
and from the, in those days, meagre income of his last Saturday at 7:35 a. m., when passenger train No.
dual employment he managed to save money enough 310 hit the coupe he was driving. He died a short
to buy out the music store. That was in 1850.
time later. A heavy fog is thought to have blurred
Three years later he decided that his ambition was the salesman's vision.
also to become a manufacturer, and he joined a prac-
tical piano maker and established a small factory,
WALTER LANE IN CHICAGO.
under the name of Story & Powers. It is believed
Among the visitors to Chicago this week is Walter
that the enterprise was the first piano factory in the
Lane, president of the Bush & Lane Piano Company,
state of Vermont, a state which later became famed
for its music industries, notably organ manufacture. Holland, Michigan, who came here to attend the
But the business soon seemed too limited for the Piano Club dinner and annual meeting at the H-Y-P
ambitions of the young music lover, and in 1867 Mr. Club Wednesday night.
SYSTEMATICJHELPS TO
DEALERS' ADVERTISING
Continental Piano Co., of Boston, Has Devel-
oped a Plan Which Must Prove of Great
Assistance to Their Customers.
The Continental Piano Company, 395 Boylston
street, Boston, has announced to its dealers the new
continuous Co-operative Advertising Service which
the advertising department has been working on for
the past several months.
The service has been prepared at the request of
Continental dealers, at the convention, in their letters
and in their conversations with Continental salesmen.
The majority have said that the best co-operative
help would be a live and continuous advertising
service adaptable to their needs. Outstanding fea-
tures of the new service will include:
Complete mat service, with free mats of many
beautiful illustrations of every instrument in the en-
tire Continental line.
New and timely illustrations, which will be mailed
from time to time.
Periodic mailings of effective copy suggestions and
complete advertisements.
Analysis service, making it possible to send proofs
of the ads or direct mail copy for a thorough analy-
sis, resulting in constructive suggestions.
Idea exchange which, with the co-operation of the
dealers in sending in copies of good ads, and details
of successful sales plans and campaigns, will result
in the exchange of many good sales and advertising
ideas—giving all Continental dealers the advantage
of one another's successful methods.
The first shot is the new mat service, containing
many attractive illustrations—pianos alone, in con-
trasts which show up effectively in newspaper ads,
pianos with home backgrounds, and pianos with
figures.
Sheets showing the illustrations available on the
Continental lines are enclosed in handy folders which
fits the desk drawer, and have already gone out to
Continental dealers. They will keep the folder within
a convenient container for additional advertising ma-
terial which will be sent to them from time to time.
Free mats of any of the illustrations will be sent
upon request. Dealers will find the mats easy to
handle. Mats will be mailed to the dealers the day
their request is received, as the advertising depart-
ment of the Continental Piano Company will keep a
complete stock on hand.
INTERESTING PUBLICITY
WORK BY STEGER & SONS
Chas. E. Byrne's Plan of a Great Piano Playing Con-
test Adds Zest to Advertisements.
Tn connection with some special Steger & Sons
Piano Co. advertising, which is now attracting atten-
tion, is a paragraph embodying the proposition set
forth by Charles E. Byrne, secretary of the famous
old Chicago industry. Tt reads as follows:
"A national piano playing contest would bring the
piano industry to the attention of every home. It
would produce millions of dollars in additional sales
for piano merchants. Tt would make every family
realize that the piano is a necessity, from the stand-
point of entertainment and education."
The Steger institution has a plan of financing and
sales promotion that will interest active and reputa-
ble dealers.
BALTIMORE TUNERS' PLANS.
The Baltimore Piano Technicians' Association, of
which J. S. Reed is president, has begun an advertis-
ing campaign advising piano owners of the necessity
for frequent tunings for their pianos. Plans for regu-
lar classes in tuning and repairing have not been
completed, but it is certain that an important feature
of the regular meetings during fall and winter will be
addressed by authorities on tuning and allied sub-
jects.
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PRESTO
BRINGS SUIT AGAINST
BANKERS' SECURITY CO.
A. B. Smith Piano Co., of Akron, Ohio, Alleges
That Large Sum Is Due on Account of
Notes and Contracts.
By A. E. DIHM.
The Bankers' Commercial Security Co., of New
York, has been named defendants in a suit for $51,-
849.81, filed by the A. B. Smith Piano Co., of Akron,
Ohio, in the United States Court at Cleveland.
It is alleged that on September 1, 1922, the defend-
ant was indebted to the plaintiff for the sum sued for,
for notes and contracts secured by mortgages upon
pianos and other instruments secured by the plaintiff
before that time.
Judgment is asked for and interest at the rate of
7 per cent since December, 1922.
A number of Cleveland concerns which have been
broadcasting by remote control through Station
WTAM have been notified that until further notice
there will be no more broadcasting of this kind
allowed.
The reason given is that a new agreement has been
made with the American Society of Authors, Com-
posers and Publishers, which provides that the sta-
tion may only broadcast from places having a special
license for remote control, and which involves an ad-
ditional royalty fee.
Those using WEAR, the other large Cleveland sta-
tion, are not affected at present, as this station is still
operating under the old contract.
Twenty-two lessons for two dollars is the price the
Cleveland School Board has fixed for music lessons
for children. As a result over five hundred applied
for lessons and the privilege of poining city school or-
chestras on October 3rd.
Lessons are given every Saturday morning by mem-
bers of the Cleveland Symphony Orchestra and a
staff of school musician-teachers. Three dozen pupib
are the limit that are taken for piano lessons. One
hundred and twenty-five applied for violin lessons.
thousands in attendance included over 60 bands, which
made their headquarters at the Portland-Conn Music
Store at Eleventh and Alder streets. In addition to
the adult bands there were a number of boys' bands
from The Dalles, Roseburg and Independence, Ore.,
who made a splendid showing. Frank Lucas, of
Seiberling, Lucas Music Co., in mentioning the young
musicians, said that it is to the younger generation
we must look for our musicians and trade in the
future. Prizes were given for the best uniformed
band, won by the McMinnville Elks Band; for the
largest band, by The Dalles; and the best uniform
drum corps, by Hood River American Legion Drum
Corps.
Among the visitors to the Portland music trade re-
cently were John A. Krumme, western sales man-
ager of Hardman, Peck & Co., and R. B. Struthers,
of Ivers & Pond.
THE "KETTLE DRUM" PIANO
IS NEXT THING ON THE WAY
A Vienna Director Reports That He Will Have a
Series of Drums Played by Keys.
A "kettle-drum piano" may make its appearance in
orchestras in the near future if the experiments of
Professor Schnelle, noted kettle-drum player of the
Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, prove successful.
The Vienna director is working assiduously to in-
vent such an instrument, having been inspired by
Richard Strauss, who is writing special music for it.
Preliminary descriptions indicate that the completed
"piano" will have eight drums of varying pitch, to be
played by the same musician. Thus far the most
modern orchestras have only three or four kettle-
drums.
PIANO CLUB OF CHICAGO
HEARS GEORGE MANSFIELD
President of the National Piano Travelers' Associa-
tion Becomes Member in Good Standing.
At the weekly luncheon and meeting of the Piano
Club of Chicago on Monday of this week Willie How-
ard, the famous theatrical star, sang several songs.
George Mansfield, president of the National Piano
Travelers' Association, addressed the members. He
told of the travelers' fight to secure a mileage book
a reduced rate for traveling men and of the plan
A City That Is Filled with Music and Whose at
to abolish the surtax on Pullman tickets. Mr. Mans-
Piano Dealers Are Enthusiasts in
field became the 424th member when Vice-President
Henry Hewitt signed him up.
its Cause.
On next Monday, Oct. 12, at the luncheon at the
Through the courtesy of Sherman, Clay & Co., of Illinois Athletic Club, Henry Barrett Chamberlain,
Portland, Ore., Frank M. Case, manager, a Duo-Art eminent authority on crime and president of the
concert was given every afternoon of the week of
Chicago Crime Commission, will address the club on
September 21. These concerts were attended by over the subject of "Suppression of Crime."
3,000 at each appearance. Miss Helen Harper, prom-
inent local violinist assisted, accompanied by the Duo-
HARDMAN FOR ARTIST.
Art. A handsome Duo-Art in the Steinway occupied
Hardman,
Peck & Co., New York, supplied a
a prominent place on the platform.
Hardman concert grand to Beniamino Gigli, Metro-
L. D. Heater, phonograph jobber, has moved from politan Opera Co. tenor, for his fall tour through the
3'59 Ankeny street to 469^4 Washington street, in the East and Middle West during October. Mr. Gigli
Hotel Ramapo Building.
opened his tour in Rome, N. Y., on October 7, and
The G. F. Johnson Piano Co. will present in con- the balance of his itinerary included concerts in To-
cert in the municipal auditorium Philip Gordon, the ledo, O., Milwaukee, Wis., Scranton, Pa., Montclair,
celebrated American pianist and Ampico artist, Octo- N. J., Youngstown, O., Canton, O., closing in Mont-
ber 13. Mr. Johnson is the Portland representative real, Canada, on October 22.
of the Ampico in the Chickering. Mr. Gordon will
remain in the city for a week, and while there he will
NOTICE OF REMOVAL.
be presented by Mr. Johnson to the principal musical
Mendenhall's
Hannibal Music Store, Hannibal, Mo.,
and civic clubs of the city.
has been moved to 108 South Main street and follow-
The Odd Fellows held their annual convention this ing the announcement this is printed in the news-
year in Portland, tlhe week of September 20, and the papers: "A visit to this establishment will show you
one of the nicest and most up-to-date music houses
in North Missouri. They have in stock a large dis-
play of pianos of the very best makes. If you want
an instrument that will stand up under all reasonable
tests and is worth the money, you will find it there."
PICKED UP IN THE
PORTLAND, ORE., TRADE
DECKER
mJ
EST. 1856
& SON
Grand, Upright
and
Welte-Mignon
(Licensee)
Reproducing
Henry Eberbach, music dealer at 808 H street,
N. W., Washington, D. C, who was killed recently
when run down by an automobile, left an estate
valued at more than $625,000. Over $100,000 was in
real estate and $500,000 represented personal prop-
erty. Mr. Eberbach, who was eighty-four years old,
gave bequests to the Washington Eastern Star Home
and the Washington City and German Orphan Asy-
lums, the balance going to relatives.
IMPROVES HOLLYWOOD STORE.
Pianos and Players
The Platt Music Co., Hollywood, Cal., has re-
modeled its warerooms at 6614 Hollywood boulevard
and formally opened them with a reception and musi-
cal program. The alterations in the store include the
extension of the main salesroom to the street line
behind the arched plate-glass windows.
Made by a Decker Since 1856
699-703 East 135th Street
New York
DENVER TRADE SHOWS
SEASONABLE ACTIVITY
Many Stores Taking on Radio, and Specimen
of the Way the Denver Music Company
Draws Prospects.
By J. B. Dillon.
The Midwest Radio & Music Company, 703 Symes
building, Denver, has been incorporated; capitaliza-
tion $10,000. The incorporators are Y. M. Weiden-
saul and W. T. Marsh.
The Super-Radiolite Manufacturing Company, P.
O. Box 282, Station C, Los Angeles, Cal., asks'the
Denver Chamber of Commerce for a list of dealers in
radio and radio supplies.
Lauron Myers has opened up a radio and electrical
store at Twelfth and Stout streets. Myers has re-
cently completed a course in the Coyne National
Trade School of Chicago, specializing in radio.
The Denver Dry Goods Company, large depart-
ment store, announces that it is clearing out its floors
for new merchandise and is offering radios and phono-
graphs at 50 per cent reduction, and over. Goods
sold without accessories at the price.
William J. Kerngood of Newark, N. J., national
secretary of the American Federation of Musicians,
stopped over in Denver while on his way to Salt
Lake City to prepare the way for the 1926 conven-
tion. In every city that he visits Mr. Kerngood
strives to maintain harmony between the players and
the "payers."
The Denver Music Company has the right idea.
Full width and one foot length of newspaper, an
illustration shows Papa and Mamma listening to little
Lucille playing at the piano, and we read: "The
most gratifying things about music today are its pop-
ularity and inexpensiveness. It is not necessary that
you wait until you have several hundred dollars
before you can enjoy good music. Don't wait any
longer to give your family the advantage of music.
Every instrument listed is an exceptional one, offer-
ing the best in tone and reproducing qualities, vol-
ume, clearness, intensity, beauty and timbre, possible
to secure at the price."
SUCCESS WITH MIESSNER SYSTEM.
Great success is reported in the enrollment at the
J. H. Troup Music House, Harrisburg, Pa., for the
Miessner free piano classes, open to children from
seven to twelve years who have never had any piano
instructions. All classes are under the direct super-
vision of Mary Busch Hauck, Miessner instructor,
teacher and public school supervisor. Mrs. Hauck
very successfully conducted the Miessner classes for
the J. H. Troup Music House last October in Harris-
burg and during the summer months in Lancaster.
She also has had wide experience in presenting music
to children. Classes started Monday. September 28.
KREITER
The Leading and Most Popular
Pianos and Players
Grands, Players, Uprights and
Reproducing Pianos
The Results of Over Forty Years'
of Experience.
Kreiter Pianos Cover the Entire Line
and no Piano Dealer who tries these in-
struments would supplant them by any
others. A trial will convince.
Kreiter Mfg. Co., Inc.
310-312 W. Water St., Milwaukee, Wis.
WASHINGTON DEALER DIES.
(Electric)
of Recognized
Artistic character
October 10, 1925.
Factory: Marinette, Wis.
WILLIAMS
PIANOS
The policy of the Williams House is and always
has 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
and substantial patronage.
Will I/VMS Maker, of Williams Piano..
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