Presto

Issue: 1927 2122

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PRESTO-TIMES
April 2, 1927.
COINOLAS
FOR
RESTAURANTS, CAFES and
A M U S E M E N T CENTERS
SHEET MUSIC TRADE NOTES
A Few Items Interesting to People in Sheet Music
Department Are Printed.
The United States Marine Band, at its barracks
in Washington, D. C, has more than 300,000 band
and orchestra compositions in its library, valued at
over a million dollars.
Will J. Anderson, composer of song hits, died
recently at his home in Ridgewood, N. J., at the age
of forty-six.
At an impromptu celebration of St. Patrick's Day
in the House of Commons, Ottawa, Canada, several
Irish favorites of American publishers were sung,
the soloist being F. P. Quinn, member from Halifax.
An attractively arranged show window in the store
of Thomas Goggan & Bro., Houston, Tex., recently
featured "Houston," composed by Mrs. A. Lively.
Paul Whtteman, Inc., is the name of a recently
formed subsidiary company of the well known or-
chestra leader, to publish and exploit music by Amer-
ican composers.
"Clean Music" was the subject of an address re-
cently by G. L. Taylor, of Sherman, Clay & Co.,
San Francisco, to a meeting of the Santa Clara
County Schoolmasters' Association at the Hotel St.
Claire, San Jose, Cal.
: OPENS MUSIC MASTER SUIT
Style C-2
FROM THE BIGGEST
ORCHESTRION
Trustee in Bankruptcy in New York Asks $203,424 of
Ware Radio Co. Receiver.
Suit was brought in the Supreme Court at New
York last Saturday by David S. Dudlum, as trustee
in bankruptcy of the Music Master Corpora'tion,
against Stark B. Ferris, as receiver of the Ware
Radio Corporation, for $203,424 as the value of 2,545
radio sets alleged to have been transferred to the
defendant four months before the Music Master Cor-
poration went into bankruptcy.
The charges that the transfer was made when the
corporation was actually insolvent, and created a
preference in violation of the Federal Bankruptcy
Act. The petition in bankruptcy was filed against the
Music Master Corporation in April, 1926. It was
adjudged bankrupt on May 3 by the Federal Court
in Pennsylvania. The transfer is said to have been
made on March 4, 1926.
RECITAL BY "MUSIC HEALER"
Huston Ray, Pianist, Gives a "World Premiere"
Performance at New York.
Huston Ray, pianist and "music healer," last week
gave what was announced as a "world premiere con-
cert demonstration" of the healing power of music
and mechanical sound-wave therapy last Monday in
Carnegie Hall, New York. The audience silently
examined the stageful of apparatus, ranging from
familiar broadcasting microphone and voice ampli-
fiers to talking-machines, radio hookups, sound-re-
flectors and lighting instruments of electro-therapy.
Ward Gibson was introduced as spokesman >to de-
scribe laboratory experiments in adapting music of
different moods to the stimulating of mental and
physical processes. After the mechanical "demon-
strations" of military marches, songs of sentiment and
humor and Gospel hymns, Mr. Ray gave similarly
contrasting examples at the piano from Chopin's
works and arrangements of his own. Willy Schaef-
fer accompanied Dolores Cassinelli, soprano, in an
air from "Mignon" and songs by Cadmon, Metcalf
and Sadero.
D. L. DAY IS NEW PRESIDENT
Other New Officers of Musical Merchandise Manu-
facturers' Association, Eastern Zone, Also Elected.
At the recent meeting in New York of the Musical
Merchandise Manufacturers' Association, Eastern
zone, D. L. Day was elected president. Other offi-
cers elected were Walter Grover, vice-president; H.
C. Lomb, secretary, and E. Stathopoula, secretary.
The new board of directors is composed of M. Lifton,
C. F. Martin, F. Gibson, G. F. Chapin and Walter
Schmidt.
Mr. Day reviewed the history of the association and
pointed with pride to its steady development to an
organization of vital force in the music industry.
"There are big problems to handle in our trade and
they can only be worked out by national coopera-
tion," said Mr. Day. "We are now entering a most
important era in our Eastern zone association, and I
think that those of us who have attended national
association mee-tings are now more vitally interested
than ever. If we can strengthen our local body it
will strengthen the national."
PERFECTION CHARACTER CONTINUED.
The change in name of the Perfection Piano Bench
Mfg. Co., Chicago, to the Perfection Furniture Co., is
a change in name only and the quality of the piano
benches and cabinets will still deserve the character
of perfection. The new title followed the expansion
of the manufacturing scope of .ithe company which
was accompanied by an increase of the capital stock
to $50,000. The executive personnel remains the
same.
FREE VIOLIN SCHOLARSHIP.
A free scholarship of $250 in violin is offered at
the Bush Conservatory, Chicago, by the Omega
Chapter Sigma Alpha Iota Sorority to a talented
and deserving student of limited means. The stu-
dent must be.under twenty-five years of age. All
applications must be received before April 6. The
contest, with two contrasting violin solos as a require-
ment, takes place Saturday afternoon, April 16, at
3:30 o'clock.
The Hyatt Music Co. furnished the Baldwin grand
for the recent concert of Albert Spalding in Port-
land, Ore.
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
Dealers' Attention Solicited
A. L. WHITE MFG. CO.
215 Englewood Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.
Fine Action Bushing Cloths, etc
KEYS RECOVERED AND REBUSHED
Tiny Coinola
THE SMALLEST
KEYLESS
FRIELD MILLER & COMPANY
Samples of Work on Request
Prompt and Efficient Service
3355 North Illinois Street, INDIANAPOLIS, IND.
Manufactured by
The Operators Piano Co.
715-721 N. Kedzie Ave.
CHICAGO
FAIRBANKS
THE FAIRBANKS CO., Springfield, Ohio
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April 2, 1927.
PRESTO-TIMES
PRESTO TIMES WANT ADVS.
ATTENTION, MANUFACTURERS!
S H E E T MUSIC E X P E R T .
Most wonderful musical instrument. Ready for quantity
Sheet music dealers, or general music house with sheet
production.
Will sell or put out on royalty basis. Con-
music department, may secure the services of one of
fidential. Address "Novelty," Box 7, P R E S T O - T I M E S
the most thoroughly posted sheet music men in the
Office,
417
S.
Dearborn St., Chicago.
country—a man of lifetime experience who is a
walking encyclopedia of trade publications, new and
old; a man who builds business, understands the pub-
lic wants, and will work for very moderate wages.
MUSIC STORE FOR S A L E .
Not a young man, but active and industrious. Prefer
California or South. Address "Sheet Music," Box 2, Owing to illness I offer my music store for sale. City of
12,000 inhabitants. Established eight years. For all
P R E S T O - T I M E S Office, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
particulars address "Rare Chance," Box 17, PRESTO-
T I M E S , 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago, III.
S I D E L I N E FOR S A L E S M E N .
WANTED—Traveling salesman in music trade to take on
POSITION W A N T E D .
a side line of unquestionable attractiveness and
Experienced piano traveler of proven ability, backed by
popularity in all music stores. Any commission sales-
years of comprehensive experience, desires a perma-
men in the trade can make money with small effort.
nent wholesale connection. Address "Permanent,"
Wide territory and liberal terms. Address "Special
Box 6, P R E S T O - T I M E S O F F I C E , 417 S. Dearborn
Line," Box 11, P R E S T O - T I M E S Office, 417 S. Dear-
St., Chicago.
born St., Chicago, III.
CHURCH BUYS BALDWIN.
The First Presbyterian Church of Grand Forks.
N. D., recently purchased a Style H Baldwin Grand
for the beautiful auditorium of this house of worship,
shown in the accompanying cut. Dr. F. Halsey
Ambrose, the popular and energetic pastor, purchased
at the same time a Style 315 Ellington for his home.
The church has a membership of over 1,400 or
better than one-sixth of all families in the city, rank-
ing as the largest church between Minneapolis and
the Coast, and is one of the few debt-free churches
with a substantial surplus in its treasury.
POSITION W A N T E D .
Middle aged man with 26 years' experience, speaking
four different languages, sober and not afraid of work,
good closer, good floor man and can handle men,
would like to connect with reliable piano house as
manager, sales manager or closer. Address "Closer,"
care P R E S T O - T I M E S , 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
MANAGER W A N T S POSITION.
POSITION WANTED—Credit and collection manager with
eighteen years' experience with three large piano
manufacturers desires a change. Three years' ex-
perience in wholesale sales correspondence and road
work. Excellent references as to character and abil-
ity to produce results. Age 38. Married. Address
"Manager," Box 6, P R E S T O - T I M E S , 417 S. Dearborn
St., Chicago, III.
E X P E R I E N C E D PIANO M A N .
A piano salesman and experienced manager with national
acquaintance in the retail trade is open for an e n -
gagement. Has the energy and understanding of the
business to prove of value to any piano manufacturer.
Will manage branch house or market factory output
—anything where experience and proved ability is
needed. Knows the piano business from factory to
delivery truck. Address "Energy," Box 10, P R E S T O -
T I M E S Office, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago, III.
POSITION W A N T E D .
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 P R E S T O - T I M E S , 417
S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
CAPITOL ROLLS PLEASE.
Extra choruses, a longer roll, printed words and
an alluring price are features that make the line of
music rolls made by the Capitol Roll & Record Com-
pany, Chicago, "the background of a busy roll de-
partment." That is the phrase used by the company
in advertising the merits of the rolls. The rolls are
made of the best materials obtainable which assures
satisfaction in use and perpetuates the loyalty of the
customers.
TALLEST VIOLIN MAKER FOUND.
E. A. Jarrett, an expert on violins, has been made
manager of the violin department in the repair shop
of the Conn Atlanta Co., Atlanta, Ga. Besides his
fame as a violin maker, Mr. Jarrett is noted for his
great heighth of six feet five inches. In addition to
his duties in the repair department he will pass upon
every violin sold by" the company, an assurance of
satisfaction to customers.
SALES MANAGER
Wanted for factory branch piano store located short dis-
tance from Chicago. Experienced, energetic piano
man, between 25 and 35, able to meet and sell highest
class clientele. Must have proven record of results
and able to organize and handle modest sales force.
Complete line of pianos, players, grands and repro-
ducing pianos, Orthophonic Victrolas and Brunswicks
and radios. Good salary and bonus. Address " F a c -
tory Branch," Box 11, P R E S T O - T I M E S , 417 S. Dear-
born St., Chicago.
T U N E R W A N T S POSITION.
WANTED—Steady position by a blind tuner, with re-,
liable piano factory or music store. Eight years of
tuning in factory. Experienced player man. Address
"Steady," Box 8, care of P R E S T O - T I M E S , 417 S.
Dearborn St., Chicago.
OPENS AT HENNESSY, OKLA.
The Jones Music Company, Hennessy, Okla., com-
posed of Chas. L. Jones and Frank Short, has opened
a first-class music store in the Jones building on
North Main street. The stock in quantity and qual-
ity is presented as worthv of the attention of music
buyers.
CONTEST IN SAN FRANCISCO.
Thirty-six boys and girls took part in the first .test&
in the piano playing tournament promoted by the
Music Trades Association of Northern California and
held recently in the Guaranteed Pianoforte System
School, 3559 Mission street. Chester W. Rosekrans,
executive secretary of the San Francisco Music Week
Organization, presided. Elimination contests will be
held every week.
MOVES IN AKRON, OHIO.
The Stowe Piano Co., Akron, Ohio, has moved into
its new building at 283 South Main street. The com-
pany, under the management of Margaret McGarry
Stowe, recently purchased the piano stock of the
George S. Dales Co. The company is doing some
strong advertising and making well known 'the slo-
gan. "Better Music Makes Better Children."
STATEMENT OF THE OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT,
CIRCULATION, ETC., REQUIRED BY THE
ACT OF CONGRESS OF AUG. 24, 1912,
of PRESTO-TIMES, published weekly at Chicago, 111.,
for April 1, 1927.
State of Illinois, County of Cook, ss.—Before me, a
notary public in and for the state and county aforesaid,
personally appeared C. A. Daniell, who, having been duly
sworn according to law, deposes and says that he is the
editor of Presto-Times and that the following is, to the
best of his knowledge and belief, a true statement of the
ownership, management (and if a daily paper, the circu-
lation), etc.. of the aforesaid publication for the date
shown in the above caption, required by the Act of Aug-
ust 24. 1912, embodied in section 443. Postal Laws and
Regulations, printed on the reverse side of this form, to—
wit:
1. That the names and addresses of the publisher, edi-
tor, managing editor and business manager are:
Publisher—-Presto Publishing Co., 417 S. Dearborn St.
Editors—C. A. Daniell and F. D. Abbott, 417 S. Dear-
born St.
Managing Editor—J. Fergus O'Ryan, 417 S. Dearborn
St.
Business Manager—F. D. Abbott, 417 S. Dearborn St.
2. That the owners are: (Give names and addresses of
Individual owners, or, if a corporation, give its name and
the names and addresses of stockholders owning or hold-
ing 1 per cent or more of the total amount of stock)—•
F. D. Abbott, 417 S. Dearborn St.; C. A. Daniell, 417 S.
Dearborn St.
3. That the known bondholders, mortgagees and other
security holders owning or holding 1 per cent or more of
total amount of bonds, mortgages or other securities are:
(If there are none, so state.)—None.
4. That the two paragraphs next above, giving the
names of the owners, stockholders and security holders,
if any, contain not only the list of stockholders and se-
curity holders as they appear upon the books of the
company, but also, in cases where the stockholder or se-
curity holder appears upon the books of the company as
trustee or in any other fiduciary relation, the name of the
person or corporation for whom such trustee is acting
is given also that the said two paragraphs contain state-
ments embracing affiant's full knowledge and belief as to
the circumstances and conditions under which stockhold-
ers and security holders who do not appear upon the
books of the company as trustee, hold stock and securi-
ties in a capacity other than that of a bona fide owner;
and this affiant has no reason to believe that any other
person, association or corporation has any interest di-
rect or indirect in the said stock, bonds or other securi-
ties than as so stated by him.
PRESTO PUBLISHING CO.,
C. A. DANIELL.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 22d dav of
March. 1927.
Bessie K. Ferguson. Notary Public.
(My commission expires Oct. 16, 1930.)
Piano Dealers
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