Presto

Issue: 1927 2129

Mav 21. 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
NEED FOR PROPAGANDA
Announcement of Officers of Sheet Music
Dealers' Association Is Strong Appeal
to Sheet Music Men to Act.
At the business session of the fourteenth conven-
tion of the National Association of Sheet Music Deal-
ers at the Hotel Stevens, Chicago, June 6, 7 and 8,
the value of propaganda as a means to encouraging
sheet music sales will be discussed. It is a recog-
nition of the fact in commerce that the spontaneous
inclination of the public to buy a commodity may be
vastly stimulated by the proper measures.
In a notice to members and the trade generally
sent out by officers of the organization this week, it
is said that people hitherto have been left to the
spontaneous urge and specific inducements to buy
music have been the exception rather than the rule
in the trade. To the lack of an organized trade a
large proportion of the public has become indifferent
to the continuous appearance of new music, is the
statement.
In the appeal for a unified effort to revitalize the
public into enthusiastic interest in music there is a
suggestion of what other trades have performed.
Where one said it with flowers a few years ago,
thousands eloquently speak by means of the blos-
soms today. The slogan of the cut flower dealers
was the war cry in an organized effort that became
general all over the country. Propaganda has brought
the cranberry industry from a hit-or-miss affair to
one of the big commercial activities of the country.
Trade is filled with instances of the value of organ-
ized concentrated effort in directing public attention
to the merits of this or that commodity. Why not
use propaganda as a means to more sales of sheet
music? That is the query the convention of sheet
music dealers will be asked to answer.
There are other questions which may find their
answers in the discussions at the Hotel Stevens next
month. Is the "On-Sale Plan" to endure? That is
something that should stimulate every sheet music
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dealer to add his suggestion for a cure to the many
already distracting the trade. The officers of the
sheet music dealers national association say some-
thing must be done to end a custom that "means
slow death to the sheet music dealer." Whether the
sheet music counter is to be a means to just profits
or only a circulating library, remains to be determined
by the 'trade at its convention at the Hotel Stevens.
The association has sent out a vigorous call. Let it
be answered enthusiastically by the trade.
CHADWICK PROCESSIONAL.
Two of the numbers on the musical program at the
annual unveiling of busts in the Hall of Fame for
Great Americans held on the afternoon of May 5 on
the campus of New York University were composed
especially for this occasion. George Whitefield Chad-
wick set to music the Hall of Fame processional
"Fathers of the Free," the words of which were
written some years ago by Elmer Ellsworth Brown,
chancellor of the University. The piece was sung by
a mixed choir from the Oratorio Society and led
by Albert Stoessel, director of that organization and
head of the Department of Music of New York Uni-
versity. A brass quartet from the New York Sym-
phony Orchestra accompanied the choir.
REEDS WITHOUT VIBRATION.
Sometimes a box of reeds marked "soft" is found to
contain reeds that are medium, stiff and extra stiff.
The reason is that the cane from which they were
cut was not dry enough and consequently soft. When
they are packed in boxes for a long time, they dry,
but the originally soft reeds become changed to
medium and stiff. The inside of the fibre of the reeds
dried in a box where there is no air becomes filled
with crystalized compositions of the reeds, thereby
destroying the vibration.
PATENTS ORGAN DEVICE.
William D. Wood, manager for the organ depart-
ment of Sherman, Clay & Co., San F*rancisco, has
applied for a patent on an electrical contact multiple
switch for coupler and stop action, a device which
cuts down the number of cables heretofore required
and simplifies generally 'the electric action of organs.
The new device accomplishes several economies in
organ construction. The invention will be handled by
Sherman, Clay & Co.
MARTIN BAND DISPLAY.
A special exhibit of the latest developments of
the nationally known Martin handcraft band instru-
ments is being shown at the Southern Hotel, Balti-
more, Md., in connection with the national conven-
tion of the Union Musicians. The exhibit, is being
made under the personal direction of E. C. Leavitt,
factory representative. These instruments are being
sold exclusively in Baltimore by the Hammann-Levin
Company.
E. Paul Hamilton has been made director of Sta-
tion WOK, operated bv T.. Bamberger & Co., New-
ark. N. T.
Grand Rapids, Michigan
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-
mer* 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
PIANO PLATES
THE FAIRBANKS CO., Springfield, Ohio
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P R E S T O-T I M E S
PRESTO-TIMES WANT ADVS.
SALESMEN WANTED.
SALESMEN—.Sell Ackerman &. Lowe pianos and players
to dealers in cities and towns where your other lines
are represented. Two calls on one expense account
will double up your net earnings. Ackerman & Lowe
Piano Co., Inc., New Castle, Ind.
PIANO M A N U F A C T U R E R S .
One of the most experienced sales managers and organ-
izers in the piano industry is desirous of making a
change. Has nation-wide acquaintance in the trade;
has developed large business and is ready to prove
his capacity to satisfaction of any manufacturer.
Will assume any responsibilities, as general or branch
manager, and is ready to begin at any time. A d -
dress "Experienced," Box 11, P R E S T O - T I M E S Of-
fice, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
CREW MANAGER A N D S A L E S M A N .
WANTED—Exceptional opportunity for A1 capable man
to sell pianos and manage crew of solicitors and
junior salesmen. Must be strong closer and thor-
oughly experienced in handling outside force. House
of established reputation. Complete line of players,
grands and reproducers. Good salary and commis-
sion. Address "Crew Manager," Box 6, PRESTO-
T I M E S , 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
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
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, P R E S T O - T I M E S Office, 417 S. Dear-
born St., Chicago, III.
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.
MUSIC STORE FOR S A L E .
Owing to illness I offer my music store for sale. City of
12,000 inhabitants. Established eight years. For all
particulars address "Rare Chance," Box 17, PRESTO-
T I M E S , 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.
ATTENTION, MANUFACTURERS!
Most wonderful musical instrument. Ready for quantity
production. Will sell or put out on royalty basis. Con-
fidential. Address "Novelty," Box 7, P R E S T O - T I M E S
Office, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
POSITION W A N T E D .
Experienced piano traveler of proven ability, backed by
years of comprehensive experience, desires a perma-
nent wholesale connection. Address "Permanent,"
Box 6, P R E S T O - T I M E S O F F I C E , 417 S. Dearborn
St., Chicago.
TO EXHIBIT WOODWINDS.
George M. Bundy, head of H. & A. Selmer, Inc.,
makers of woodwind instruments, will be in charge of
the company's exhibit in Room 334A at the Hotel
Stevens, Chicago, during the days of the national
convention of the music trades associations, June 6
to 9. He will be assisted in the pleasant work of
meeting the trade by Fred Neptims, sales manager.
The company is now comfortably settled in its new
plant in Enkhart, Ind.
the Heppe, Marcellus and Edouard Jules Pluto
manufactured by tLe
HEPPE PIANO COMPANY
arc tbe only pianos In the world with
Three Sounding Boards.
Scented In the United States, Great Britaini
Prance, Germany and Canada.
Liberal arrangements to responsible agents only*
Main Office, 1117 Chestnut St.
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
THE RADIO LECTURE.
The personal touch of the instructor, missing in the
correspondence course, is supplied in the radio lec-
tures, according to Dr. Virgil Dickson of the Uni-
versity of California extension division. "Before
radio's participation in a correspondence course, stu-
dents groped in the dark with their problems," Dr.
Dickson says. "Now groups of students gather be-
fore loudspeakers, listen to their instructors' talks,
and discuss perplexing questions collectively."
THE KOHLER INDUSTRIE
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May 21, 1927.
CHRISTMAN
UPRIGHTS, GRANDS, PLAYERS
AND REPRODUCING PIANOS
THE FAMOUS "STUDIO GRAND"
"The First Touch Tells"
(Reg. U. S. Pat. Off.)
CHRISTMAN PIANO CO.. Inc.
597 East 157th Street.
NEW YORK
KREITER
The Leading and Most Popular
Pianos and Players
Grands, Players, Uprights and
Reproducing Pianos
The Results of Over Forty Years'
of Experience.
Kreiter Pianos Cover the Entire Line
and no Piano Dealer who tries these in-
struments would supplant them by any
others. A trial will convince.
Kreiter Mfg. Co., Inc.
310-312 W, Water St., Milwaukee, Wis.
Factory: Marinette, Wis.
BRINKERHOFF
Grands - Reproducing Grands
Player-Pianos
and Pianos
The Line That Sells Easily
and Satisfies Always
BRINKERHOFF PIANO CO.
711 Milwaukee Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.
of NEW YORK
AFFILIATED COMPANIES
STRICH & ZEIDLER, Inc.
anufactoring for the trade
GRAND, UPRIGHT and PLAYER
AND
Upright and Grand Pianos
Plaver Pianos
Welte Mignon (Licensee) Repro-
ducing Pianos
De Luxe Player Actions
Standard Player Actions
Welte Mignon (Licensee) Repro-
ducing Actions
Expression Player Actions
Piano Hammers
Bass Strings
Wholesale Chicago Office and Service 1>epdrtments
KOHLER INDUSTRIES
San Francisco Office
462 Thelan "Building
1222 KIMBALL B U I L D I N G
CHICAGO
HOMER PIANOS
740-742 East 136th Street
NEW
YORK
WILLIAMS
PIANOS
The policy of the Williams House is and always
1MS 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.
U/IIIIAMC Makers of Williams Pianos.
WILLIAMS Epworth
Epwort
Pi . no . and
^ A QUALITY PRODUCT
FOR OVER
QUARTER. OFA CENTURY
POQLE
GRAND AND UPRIGHT PIANOS
AND
PLAYER PIANOS
—BOSTON—
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