March 19, 1927.
15
P R E S T 0-TI M E S
SMALL GOODS, MUSIC ROLLS AND SHEET MUSIC
HOTEL WITTER YELLOW JACKETS
L. P. Daniels, proprie-
tor of the Hotel Witter,
Wisconsin Rapids, Wiscon-
sin, chose a Howard Grand
for use in his dinner orches-
tra because he wanted to
give his patrons splendid
musical entertainment. The
Yellow Jackets Orchestra
furnishes music every noon
and evening. They are also
the popular dance orchestra
at Moccasin Creek Pavilion.
Matthews Brothers, pro-
gressive Baldwin dealers of
the same city, sold the
Howard Grand to Hotel
Witter.
BENCH COMPANY'S NEW NAME
Perfection Furniture Co. Title of Old Perfection
Piano Bench Mfg. Co., Chicago.
The Perfection Piano Bench Mfg. Co., 1514-18
Blue Island avenue, Chicago, has issued the follow-
ing statement:
"Growing demand for a broader Perfection line
makes immediate expansion of our business neces-
sary. The capital stock, 'therefore, has been increased
to $50,000 and our corporate name hereafter will be
Perfection Furniture Co.
"This is a change in name only; the executive per-
sonnel will remain exactly the same as heretofore.
There will be no change in address or telephone
numbefs.
"We wish to extend hearty thanks to all of our
friends for their patronage and cooperation, and trust
that our future relations will remain warm and cor-
dial.
"F. S. SMITH, President."
BIG EASTERN TRADE MEETING
£ ^WINNING LINE OF COINOLA
All Sizes Included in Presentations of the Operators
Piano Company, Chicago.
The line of instruments presented by the Operators
Piano Co , 715-721 North Kedzie avenue, Chicago, is
a comprehensive one and comprises every size and
style of coin-operated instrument suitable to the res-
taurant, cafe, motion picture theater and amusement
place generally. The line includes electrically played
instruments from the biggest orchestrion to the tiny
Coinola, the smallest keyless instrument.
The styles are characterized by wonderful taste
in cases and there is a wide variety in the instru-
mentation. There is also an interesting range of
orchestral effects, the music of the piano being com-
bined with that of the mandolin, xylophone or flute
pipes.
Monthly bulletins of rolls are available for all
styles of the Operators Piano Co. and the snappy
character of the music and its timeliness adds to the
desirability of the instruments. All the instruments
are equipped with the famous trouble-proof mechan-
ism of the company.
SHEET MUSIC TRADE NOTES
A Few Items Interesting to People in Sheet Music
Department Are Printed.
Mrs. Claude Deem of Soutli Charleston, O-, has
been asked to write special music for the Fillmore
Music Publishing Company, of Cincinnati. Vocal
solos and quartet numbers especially have been re-
quested.
Mrs. Deem has had several numbers
accepted by the company for publication.
The original manuscript of "William Tell" will
be one of the principal exhibits in a museum to be
established by the state of Bavaria at Aschaffenburg
on the Main.
The orchestration feature of the sheet musical busi-
ness is becoming greater every day. Every new
orchestra formed means added stimulus to orches-
trations.
The "World's Greatest Composers Series," by
Carl Fischer, Inc., New York, now includes eight vol-
umes and will be added to from time to 'time.
Sheets of music on vellum and parchment, some
dating as far back as 1100 A. D., are included in an
exhibit in the Grosvenor Library, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Lincoln-Perry Publishing Co. is a new firm of
song publishers in Tacoma, Wash., recently organ-
ized by Charles Y. Lincoln, a singer and composer,
and Reine W. Perry, of Boston. The officers are at
1012 A street.
The Maryland Historical Society has started a
movement for the purchase of the Flagg House at
Pratt and Albemarle streets, Baltimore, in which
"The Star Spangled Banner," was written.
"I've Never Seen a Straight Banana" is said to be
a great British success.
"Aimee" is the title of a saxophone solo, published
recently by the Carmel Music Publishing Co., Car-
mel-by-the-Sea, Calif.
REVISED PLANS OF RADIO CO.
Particulars of Agreement by Which R. A. C. Per-
mits Zenith to Adopt Valuable Patents.
The rearrangement of affairs of the Zenith Radio
Corporation, by which valuable lawsuits have been
adjusted, is told in another article in this week's
Presto-Times.
The agreement was signed for the Zenith Corpora-
tion by President E. F. McDonald. Commander Mc-
Donald said:
"It is my belief that the recent appointment by
President Coolidge of the Radio Commission, ab
provided by the Radio law enacted by the last Con-
gress, and the licensing by the Radio Corporation of
America of an independent manufacturer, constitute
the two most important developments in the radio
industry which have occurred since the inception of
radio broadcasting.
"Manufacturers licensed under the R. C. A. patents
will now be able to expand their facilities with
greater confidence in the security of their invest-
ments and 'the future of the industry, all of which
will enable them to render greater service to the
public. The radio industry has entered its first real
state of stability."
STRING GOODS SELLING.
A fast increase in sales of banjos, guitars and uku-
leles is reported by P. B. Grojean, manager of the
small goods department of the C. C. Baker Music
Shop, 123 South High street, Columbus, O., and Mr.
Grojean anticipates a continuation of good business
for these instruments throughout -the summer. A
girl's orchestra which he has organized and which
has made an appearance several times is proving
an effective advertising affair.
C. G. CONN, Ltd., Elkhart, Ind.
J. F. BOYER, Sec'y
C. D. GREENLEAF, Pres.
Word's largest manufacturers of High Grade Band and Orchestra Instruments. Employs 1,000
expert workmen.
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 ease 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 sent to any point in the U. S. subject to ten days free trial. Branch stores
or agencies will be found in al! large cities. Write for catalogues, prices, etc.
C. G. CONN, Ltd.
DEPT. MS.
ELKHART, IND.
Talking Machine and Radio Men, Inc., Holds Suc-
cessful Session in New York.
A meeting full of interest to members of Talking
Machine and Radio Men, Inc., was held at the Cafe
Boulevard, Broadway and 41st street, New York, on
Wednesday, March 16, at which there was a number
of unusual features.
There was a display of a new line of Art-tone
phonographs. Gordon C. Sleeper of the Sleeper Radio
Manufacturing Corporation exhibited for .the first
time the new Sleeper electric line. Willard Hall of
the Times Appliance Co., Inc., talked and demon-
strated the new Ice-Maid electric refrigerator.
The new Radio Commissioner for the Eastern sec-
tion, O. P. Caldwell, was present and spoke.
The annual banquet, frolic and entertainment of the
Talking Machine & Radio Men, Inc., will be held on
Wednesday, April 6, at the Hotel Commodore. As
usual, the entertainment will be generous and even
more lavish than on all previous banquets and the
officers expect, besides the phonograph orchestras, a
number of very famous radio entertainers.
The following rules have been adopted by the
committee in order to give each member an equal
opportunity: Banquet tickets must be paid for on or
before April 2. Members paying for tickets after
April 2 must accept such accommodations as can be
provided for at short notice.
LIST FOR EXPORTERS.
All importers of musical instruments in Siam have
been listed by the Department of Commerce and will
be furnished free on request to Commercial Intelli-
gence Division, Bureau of Foreign and Domestic
Commerce. (Refer to file No. 7E-17326.)
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 — Originator* — Patentees
De Kalb, Illinois
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