Presto

Issue: 1927 2116

February 19, 1927.
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PRESTO-TIMES
COINOLAS
FUR
RESTAURANTS, CAFES and
A M U S E M E N T CENTERS
Style C-2
FROM THE BIGGEST
ORCHESTRION
NEW BANDS STIMULATE TRADE
Movement for Former New Organizations Gains in
Enthusiasm All Over the Country.
A new orchestra has been organized in Chestnut,
111., under the direction of I. L. Williams.
The Wyandotte, Mich., Board of Commerce has
provided the Roosevelt High School Band with new
uniforms.
The petition requesting that a vote be taken at the
spring election on the proposal to provide for a city
tax for the support of a band is being circulated in
Hillsboro, 111.
At the annual election of officers of Rizpah Temple
Shrine Band, Madisonville, Ky., Frank Weirz, of
Evansville, Ind., was elected bandmaster, succeeding
Ernest Patterson.
Plans for organization of a community symphony
orchestra under direction of J. W. Chadwick, were
formed at a meeting of the community band commit-
tee at Jacksonville, 111.
studio for the teaching of band instrument music.
Mr. Tolomeo is assisted by his wife, who is a suc-
cessful teacher of stringed instruments. Mr. Tolomeo
is conductor of bands at Wall Lake, Battle Creek,
Cushing and Pierson, all in Iowa.
NEW YORK HIGH SCHOOL CONTESTS.
Joint announcement has just been made by Miss
Isabel Lowden, director of the New York Music
Week Association and Dr. George H. Gartlan, direc-
tor or public school music for New York city, that
the elementary and high school orchestral and choral
contests for the present season will take place during
the first two weeks in May. Thousands of students
who are members of these organizations in the public
schools, are now preparing to take part in this annual
event and the registration will unquestionably be the
largest of any season to date.
SIZES OF SCHOOL BANDS.
In the effort to determine what size band is most
frequent in schools, the Conn Music Center, Elkhart,
Ind., divided the sizes into six groups. The answers
SANTA MONICA ORGAN OPENING.
in the questionnaire ranged as follows: Less than
The opening of the new factory of the Artcraft ten pieces, 25; 10 to 20 pieces, 49; 20 to 30 pieces,
Organ Company, 1638-52 Twelfth street, Santa Mon- 100; 30 to 50 pieces, 130; and over fifty pieces, 70.
ica, Cal , took place recently, closing with an exhibi- For orchestras, a smaller group is most frequently
tion of the new high school pipe organ. The new, found. There the groups are, less than five pieces, 13;
large building is equipped with modern facilities for 5 to 10 pieces, 44; 10 to 20 pieces, 209; 20 to 30 pieces,
organ building. C. E. Haldeman and A. R. Taylor, 160; 30 to 50 pieces, 152; over 50 pieces, 65; not
leaders of the Santa Monica industry, expressed their specified, 33.
gratification with the large and representative attend-
ance, which exceeded a total of 1,000 guests, at the
CLARK ROLLS SATISFY.
two-day festivity.
Clark Orchestra Rolls, made by the Clark Orches-
tra Roll Co., De Kalb, 111., are profitable commodities
to handle even if the dealer does not handle a line of
EDISON CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY.
Thomas A. Edison celebrated his most notable automatic pianos and orchestrions. The rolls are
birthday on February 12—his 80th. The electrical made by the most progressive methods and are up-
wizard, who invented the incandescent light, the to-date in selection and pepful in recording. Where
phonograph, and scores of other •things that have a dealer does not yet carry such rolls, the line of the
helped to make the world a better and more interest- Clark Orchestra Roll Co. would be a profitable one
ing place in which to live, took a day off for jolli- to inquire about. Write for lists, folders, monthly
fication and the inevitable interview which descends bulletin of new records and full particulars.
upon him every year; this year with more insistence
Davitt & Hanser, musical merchandise dealers of
than before.
Cincinnati have moved to larger quarters at 304 Main
street.
TEACHER OPENS STORE.
S. Tolomeo, a well known musician and teacher,
of Omaha, Neb., has opened a music store at 322
South Fifteenth street, at which address he has a
Philip W. Oetting & Son, Inc.
213 East 19th Street, New York
HIGH GRADE
Folding Organs
School Organs
Sole Agents for
WEICKERT
Hammer and Damper Felts
Practice Keyboards
Grand and Upright Ham-
mers Made of Weickert Felt
Dealer*' Attention Solicited
A. L. WHITE MFG. CO.
215 Englewood Ave.. CHICAGO, ILL.
Fine Action Bushing Cloths, etc.
KEYS RECOVERED AND REBUSHED
FRIELD MILLER & COMPANY
Samples of Work on Request
Prompt and Efficient Service
3355 North Illinois Street, INDIANAPOLIS, IND.
THE CELEBRATED WICKHAM—
QUALITY FIRST
—PIANO PLATES
Tiny Colnola
THE SMALLEST
KEYLESS
The Wickham Piano Plate Co.
Springfield* Ohio
Manufactured by
The Operators Piano Co.
715-721 N. Kedzie Ave.
CHICAGO
FAIRBANKS
PIANO PLATES
THE FAIRBANKS CO., Springfield, Ohio
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PRESTO-TIMES
PRESTO TIMES WANT ADVS.
MUSIC BUSINESS FOR SALE.
Music business for sale; almost thirty years
at one location. Can give a long lease on
building, in city of 40,000 in Pittsburgh dis-
trict. Line of strictly high grade pianos, talk-
ing machines, records and small goods. The
right man or company can do $150,000 yearly.
Reason of selling is age and health. Only
those who mean business and have cash or
collateral need apply to "Business," Box 9,
Presto-Times, 417 So. Dearborn St., Chicago.
SOUTHEAST SALESMAN WANTS LINE.
A producer desires to represent some manufacturer of a
medium grade piano. Territory, North Carolina and
Virginia. References, any bank in Pittsburgh. A d -
dress "Producer," Box 1, PRESTO-TIMES Office, 417
S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
PRIVATE SECRETARY WANTED.
Stenographer and private secretary wanted. Young man
24 to 28 who has had experience in a piano store and
some selling ability. Must have at least four years'
high school. Prefer a man that has had some college
work besides. Some, but not much, dictaphone work
called for. Apply by letter only, stating experience
and qualifications, to "G. K. D.," Sales Manager,
Cable Piano Co., Chicago.
SIDE LINE FOR SALESMEN.
WANTED—Traveling salesman in music trade to take on
a side line of unquestionable attractiveness
and
popularity in all music stores. Any commission sales-
men in the trade can make money with small effort.
Wide territory and liberal terms. Address "Special
Line," Box 11, PRESTO-TIMES Office, 417 S. Dear-
born St., Chicago, III.
STORE FOR SALE.
Advertiser will sell complete music store; well-
established business, in a County Seat town in heart
of greatest valley in California; or will take in part-
ner who is a REAL Piano man; a Piano Salesman,
who has $12,000 to equal my investment. Can give
highest references and expect same.
Address
"California," care Presto-Times, 417 So. Dearborn
St., Chicago, 111.
FOR SALE AT SACRIFICE.
Owing to failing health will sell my music business, in-
cluding all plates and copyrights. List of composi-
tions furnished upon request. Publishers will es-
pecially be interested. Address "Publisher," Box 16,
PRESTO-TIMES Office, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
FOREMAN WANTED.
Foreman, experienced and capable, to take contract
for sounding board department, for both grands and
upright pianos. Exceptional opportunity with a
large, high grade piano company in middle west.
Address Foreman, Box 11, Presto-Times office, 417
So. Dearborn St., Chicago.
EXPERIENCED PIANO SALESMAN OPEN.
Piano salesman with 25 years' experience in wholesale,
retail and special sales work, desires connection with
reliable firm. Sober, energetic and good closer. Can
furnish best of references. Has car. Colorado or ad-
joining states preferred. Address "Closer," Box 6,
PRESTO-TIMES Office, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago,
POSITION WANTED.
Manager of refinishing department for piano repair shop;
young man, age 37, married, capable and efficient,
with broad vision,to take charge of repair shop. A
man with proven ability who is broad enough to
shoulder real responsibility is looking for a change.
Address "Refinisher," Box 14, PRESTO-TIMES, 417
S. Dearborn St., Chicago, III.
POSITION WANTED.
A1 tuner, voicer and all-around mechanic on pianos, or-
gans and all makes of players and reproducers wants
to make a change. Can also sell. May consider sales-
manship position, but must be high grade goods. A d -
dress "Salesman-Tuner," care PRESTO-TIMES, 417
S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
MOVES IN COLUMBUS, O.
Miss Julia LaRue wishes to announce that she has
moved her Music Shop to the Wurlitzer Store, 144
South High street, Columbus, Ohio. You are invited
to call.
SALESMAN WANTED.
Floor salesman for leading piano house in central states
city of over a million population. Thoroughly experi-
enced, reliable and of business building caliber. Mar-
ried man, 35 to 45 years of age. Handle Ampico and
unusually strong line throughout store. All applica-
tions in confidence. State experience and earning
capacity. Address "Capacity,"
Box 17, PRESTO-
TIMES, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
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 fouch with
M. SCHULZ CO.,
711 Milwaukee Avenue
CHICAGO
SOUTHERN BRANCH: 730 Candler Bldg., ATLANTA, GA.
DECKER
EST. 1856
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Becker Bros.
POSITION WANTED.
Experienced piano traveler of proven ability, backed by
years of comprehensive experience, desires a perma-
nent wholesale connection. Address "Permanent,"
Box 6, PRESTO-TIMES OFFICE, 417 S. Dearborn
St., Chicago.
SALESMEN WANTED.
Excellent opportunity for two retail piano salesmen in
northwest. Permanent position with opportunity for
advancement for the right men. Mr. J. A. Duffy,
Rainbow Hotel, Great Falls, Mont.
51 SON
Grand, Upright
and
Manufacturer* or
Welte-Mignon
HIGH GRADE PIANOS
and PLAYER PIANOS
Reproducing
Factory and Wareroomk
ATTENTION, MANUFACTURERS!
Most wonderful musical instrument. Ready for quantity
production. Will sell or put out on royalty basis. Con-
fidential. Address "Novelty," Box 7, PRESTO-TIMES
Office, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
{Electric)
Pianos and Players
of Recognized
Artistic Character
767-769 Tenth Avenue, New York
H
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KOHLER INDUSTRIE
of NEW YORK
AFFILIATED COMPANIES
r
anufacturing for the trade
Upright and Grand Pianos
Plaver Pianos
Welte Mignon (Licensee) Repro-
ducing Pianos
Dc Luxe Player Actions
Standard Player Actions
Welte Mignon (Licensee) Repro-
ducing Actions
Expression Player Actions
Piano Hammers
Bass Strings
Wholesale Chicago Office and Service 'Departments
San Francisco Office
462 Vhelan ^Building
February 19, 1927.
KOHLER INDUSTRIES
1222 KIMBALL B U I L D I N G
CHICAGO
Made by a Decker Since 1856
699-703 East 135th Street
New York
The LEADING LINE
WEAVER PIANOS
Qrand*. Upright! and Players
Finest and most artistic
piano in design, tone and
construction that can b?
made.
YORK PIANOS
Uprights ard Player Pianos
A high grade piano of great
vaiue and with charming tone quality.
Livingston Pianos— Uprights and Player Pianos
A popular piano at a popular price.
Over 70,000 instruments made by tbu company are sing-
Ing their own praises in all parts of the civilised world.
Write tor catalogues and state on what terms yon would
like to deal, and we will make yon • proposition if yea are
located in open territory.
WEAVER PIANO CO., Inc.
Factory: TORK, P*.
Established 1870
WILLIAMS
PIANOS
The policy of the Williams House is and always
hsia 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.
WILLIAMS
Epworth Pianos
CHICAGO
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