February 5, 1927.
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P R E S T 0-TI M E S
SMALL GOODS, MUSIC ROLLS AND SHEET MUSIC
HEAD OF C. G. CONN, INC.
One of the Active Business Men of Indiana
Is President of the Great Band Instru-
ment Industry at Elkhart.
In all countries of the world where civil or military
hand music engages the attention and is an element
of civilization and culture, the name of Conn is a
familiar one. And C. D. Greenleaf, president of the
C. G. Conn, Limited, Elkhart, Indiana, is likewise one
of the outstanding personalities in the same depart-
ment of music. Mr. Greenleaf has been a director of
the Music Industries Chamber of Commerce for sev-
eral years and now is its first vice-president.
Persons who know 7 Mr. Greenleaf and have come
in contact with him, even slightly, know that he is
and Housing Corporation, The Indiana Aluminum
Ware Corporation, and is connected with various
other activities and industries as director, and is
president of the Elkhart Hotel Company.
Mr. Greenleaf was an interested attendant at the
recent meeting of the directors of the Music Indus-
tries Chamber in Chicago.
ADVANCE RECORDO ROLLS
Fifteen Reproducing Rolls for February Issued by
Q R S Music Co. Are Mostly Dances.
The advance Recordo bulletin for February re-
leased by the Q R S Music Co., Chicago, lists fifteen
reproducing rolls of great timeliness. The list in-
cludes four fox-trots, three waltzes, a polonaise, a
ballad and a romance number.
Comprised in the list are: "Blame It On the
Waltz," waltz; "Clap Yo Hands," fox-trot; "Hello,
Swanee. Hello," fox-trot; "I Know That You Know,"
fox-trot; "Let Me Call You Sweetheart," blue bird
marimba waltz; "There Ain't No Maybe in My Baby's
Eyes," fox-trot; "Tonight You Belong to Me," waltz;
"When I'm in Your Arms," fox-trot; "Polonaise," Op.
26, No. 1; "Romance," Op. 45, No. 1.
CYMBALS OF PREHISTORIC ORIGIN.
The cymbal is the oldest musical instrument in
existence and goes back to prehistoric times. The
British Museum possesses two pairs, 5 l /> inches in
diameter, one of which was found in the coffin of 'the
mummy of Ankhhape, a sacred musician. Those
used by the Assyrians were both plate and cup shape.
The Greek cymbals were cup or bell shape. Cymbal
is derived from the Latin, Cymba—a hollow vessel.
In the Middle Ages the word Cymbal was applied to
the Glockenspiel, or peal of small bells, and, later, to
the dulcimer, possibly on account of the clear bell-
like tone produced by the hammers striking the wire
strings.
C. D. GKEENLEAF.
not a man who will seek publicity. It is probable
that, were it not for the position he holds as officer in
the Music Industries Chamber, the portrait herewith
presented and these lines might not be permitted by
him.
In the year 1915 Mr. Greenleaf came into the Conn
business, when he purchased practically the entire
institution. At that time, as the story is told in Elk-
hart by persons who know all the details of-the
Conn transactions, the volume of that business was
between $400 000 and $500,000 annually. Today there
are fifteen subsidiary sales organizations and the total
net business of C. G. Conn Ltd., after deducting
duplications, is around four and one half million
dollars annually. This enormous business has been
built up by constructive methods that insure steady
increase in the volume of output and commanding
position in the music world.
Prior to purchasing this business Mr. Greenleaf was
actively engaged in the flour milling trade of the
Lyon-Greenleaf Company, operating mills in Indiana
and Ohio, a business established over sixty years ago
and still in active operation. Mr. Greenleaf retains
his interest in this business but does not give much
personal attention 'to it these days. That he is a
very active man of affairs is indicated by the fact
that, aside from his music business, which really
seems to be his present love, he is the president of
the St. Joseph Valley Bank, The Elkhart Real Estate
DESIRABLE ROLL LINE.
Many valuable patents applying to roll making are
owned by the Clark Orchestra Roll Co., De Kalb,
111., and the company is originator of several in-
genious processes in the manufacture of music rolls
for automatic playerpianos, organs and orchestrions.
The Clark Orchestra rolls are made with a view of
giving satisfaction to the dealer, to the man who
buys the piano from the dealer and the patron who
drops his coin in the slot. Monthly bulletins of new
rolls are issued. Write for lists, folders and full
particulars.
A PHONOGRAPH FAILURE.
The Merit Talking Machine Company, Inc., 121
East 125th street, New York, has been petitioned into
an assignment by A. G. Spalding & Bros., for $740;
Plaza Music Company, Inc., $433; Wholesale Radio
Equipment Company, $100. John P. Daly was ap-
pointed receiver, under $1,000 bond, by Judge
Thacher. Liabilities not stated; assets about $2,000.
E. B. MARKS GOES ABROAD.
Edward B. Marks, head of the music publishing
firm 'that bears his name, sailed early in January on
the liner "S. S. Reliance" for a tour of the West
Indies. He was accompanied by Mrs. Marks and by
Mr. and Mrs. Sol Stern, the former of which is asso-
ciated with Mr. Marks in real estate projects.
A SOL BLOOM BILL.
A bill now before Congress, introduced by Sol
Bloom, a representative from New York State, pro-
vides that in case of the copyrighting of productions
by married women in their maiden names, the copy-
right shall not be held invalid for that reason.
C. G. CONN, Ltd., Elkhart, Ind.
C. D. GREENLEAF, Prea.
J. F. BOYER, Sec'y
World's Urgest manufacturer* 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 sase 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 cent to any point in th 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. |
VIOLIN SALES INCREASE
Satisfactory Feature of the Musical Merchandise
Trade Reported From All Sections.
Reports from the musical merchandise trade dis-
close the fact that the violin is experiencing a revival
in sales, with the result that dealers are giving in-
creased attention to the condition of their violin
stocks. The observant dealers are making the most
of the revival by stocking violins of varied character
to suit different tastes and price requirements.
The stimulation in violin sales is, in a measure, due
to the publicity given to the old-time fiddling contests
which have been featured all over the country by
newspapers desirous to participate in popular move-
ments conducive to an increase in their subscription
lists.
It is considered natural that the interest in the
old-time fiddling should change to a desire in the
public for violin music of a higher kind. It was an
opportunity the music dealer and the music teacher
were quick to see and both have been active in
diverting the aspirations of the prospects to the con-
siderations of the large assortment of violin music
available to the pupil. And of course the reawakened
interest in the violin provides a splendid opportunity
for the musical merchandise trade. It means addi-
tional sales and, as a rule, sales easily made when the
dealer has a complete stock.
RENEW THE AUTOMATIC ROLLS
A New Roll Every Week Will Do Wonders in Re-
juvenating a Non-Productive Piano.
For steady, persistent profit there are few things
that beat an automatic piano in a good place and
properly managed. For, no matter how good the
instrument may be, or how well situated, profits will
be poor if there is not good management applied to it.
Good management is a simple thing and consists in
consistent renewal of the rolls. It is something, too,
that does not require constant thinking by the busy
cafe manager or manager of any other kind of busi-
ness made more profitable by good music. A stand-
ing arrangement with dealer or roll manufacturer
will bring an assortment of new rolls at the proper
time.
Few owners of automatic pianos are indifferent to
profits from their instruments but quite a few do not
realize the necessity of renewing the rolls frequently.
But only the dullest can't understand why thd coin
box does not give up its expected amount of nickels
if new rolls do not allare the money from the patrons'
pockets. Few people will spend their money twice to
hear the same tune. A new roll each week will work
wonders in rejuvenating a non-productive electric
piano.
"For My Sweetheart," a Remick hit, was the top
seller last week in the sheet music department of the
Glen Bros.-Robert Finn Co., Salt Lake City, Utah.
THE FAMOUS
CLARK
ORCHESTRA ROLLS
of De Kalb, Illinois
The Best for Automatic Playing Pianos
Organs and Orchestrions
Whether you sell automatic playing in-
struments or not, it will pay you to
handle and be able to furnish
CLARK ORCHESTRA ROLLS
Monthly bulletins of new records. Write
for lists, folders and FULL PARTICU-
LARS.
Clark Orchestra Roll Company
Manufacturers — Originators — Patentees
De Kalb, Illinois
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