November 21, 1925.
PRESTO
16
DEALERS PROTECTED
AGAINST DEADBEAT
- Jfi| Onduring'
ISM**"
™SHanlman
The SHardman J^ine
is a complete line
It comprises a range of artisti-
cally worthy instruments to
please practically every purse:
The Hardman, official piano of
the Metropolitan Opera House;
the Harrington and the Hensel
Pianos in which is found that in-
builtdurabilitythatcharacterizes
all Hardman-made instruments;
the wonderful Hardman Repro-
ducing Piano; the Hardman
Autotone (the perfect player-
piano); and the popular Playo-
tone.
^ardmanfpeck &Co.
NEW YORK.
BRINKERHOFF
Grands
- Reproducing Grands
Player-Pianos
and Pianos
The Line That Sells Easily
and Satisfies Always
Music Trades Association of Northern Califor-
nia Adopts Effective System of Recording
and Distributing Credit Information.
A "Bad Accounts Service" has been provided for
the benefit of members by the Music Trades Associa-
tion of Northern California. The idea is to supply
protection to the too trusting dealer by providing a
check against the careless customers and the common
deadbeat. The movement was created following a
suggestion by Shirley Walker, president of the asso-
ciation.
At a recent meeting of the board of directors the
suggestion to adopt a "Bad Account File" to be kept
by the secretary, was accepted. "This bad accounts
file will give the trade a measure of protection, pro-
viding we all co-operate," said Mr. Walker. A set
of forms was agreed upon by the board.
When information is required about a prospective
customer, the dealer, whether he belongs to the asso-
ciation or not, is privileged to call up the secretary
and ask if there is a "bad pay" record against the
person in question. There is no charge for the
service. A card has been mailed to members asking
for detailed and tabulated information concerning un-
satisfactory accounts. Blanks have been supplied for
the information.
209 State Street
CHICAGO
Wide Acquaintance of Owners with Musicians and
Musical People a Valuable Asset.
The Piqua Music Shop is a new business in Piqua,
Ohio, of which J. B. Thompson and G. L. Atter are
owners. They are natives of the city and have a wide
acquaintance among musicians and musical folks.
The two young men are both connected with or-
chestras, in that city, Mr. Atter with the Furman
Winter Garden Orchestra and Mr. Thompson with
Fisher's.
The Piqua Music Shop carries a general line, in-
cluding pianos. All the latest music is also carried.
Any instruments that are in need of repairing will
also be taken care of by the new firm, and the best
of service is promised.
The regular opening took place, Saturday, October
31st, and now the place is complete in equipment and
stock. It is located in the Charlyne building, 118
West Water street.
Extensive alterations are being made at the store
of the Cable Piano Co. on Nicollet avenue, Min-
neapolis.
STR1CH & ZEIDLER, b e
GRAND, UPRIGHT and PLAYER
AND
HOMER PIANOS
740-742 East 136th Street
NEW YORK
POLKS]
5
llM Beppe, Marcellus and Edouard Jules Pl&OO
manufactured by the
HEPPE PIANO COMPANY
are the only pianos In the world with
Three Sounding Boards.
?*cented !n the United States, Great Britalffc
France, Germany and Canada.
Liberal arrangements to responsible agents oalf.
Main Office. 1117 Chestnut Sfc,
PHILADELPHIA, 2»A,
Grand and
Reproducing
Grand Pianos
are the last word in
musical perfection.
Lester Piano Co.
1806 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia
TWO MUSICIANS OPEN
MUSIC STORE IN PIQUA, 0 .
BRINKERHOFF PIANO CO.
OFFICES, REPUBLIC BLDG.
Itafet
The Only
Completely
Equipped
School in the
United States
In Successful Operation for 24 Years
In its own new building especially designed and
equipped for its purposes.
Every branch taught, including Repairing,
Regulating and Voicing—All Player Actions,
with Demonstrating Specimens to work with.
Diplomas awarded and positions secured. Pri-
vate and class instructions. Both sexes.
School all year. Catalogs on request.
POLK'S COLLEGE OF PIANO TUNING
WILLARD R. POWELL, President
LA PORTE, IND.
For a
Bigger and Better
Business
There is nothing to compare
with the complete line of
M. SCHULZ CO.
The Players are RIGHT in
everything t h a t means
money to the dealers and
satisfaction to the public
You will never do anything better
than when you get in touch with
M. SCHULZ CO.
711 Milwaukee Avenue
CHICAGO
OUTHRRN BRANCH: 730 Gandtsr Bid*, ATLANTA. GA
Newman Bros.
Grands and Uprights
Guarantee
Quality, Profit and
Satisfaction
Newman Bros. Co.
816 Dix St.
Est. 1879
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