Classic Mode

Presto

Issue: 1927 2131

June 4, 1927.
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P R E S T O-TI M E S
COINOLAS
FOR
RESTAURANTS, CAFES and
AMUSEMENt CENTERS
Beethoven, Liszt, Wagner, Rachmaninoff—or the
mention of these and the names of other such com-
posers produced in the mind of the hearers the
Hazel Hallett Wins Cash and Opportunity in Recent thought that their compositions were heavy, dull, un-
interesting and technical.
Federation Music Clubs Contest.
Of course, radio has not yet educated all of its
When Miss Hazel Hallett, of Boston, won the $500 listeners to the point where they are always able to
prize presented by the Baldwin Company for the Na- appreciate the heavier classics, but the radio audi-
tional Young Artist's Contest conducted by the Na- ence today does thoroughly enjoy the orchestrations
tional Federation of Music Clubs, she not only ac- of the lighter classics that have lived for generations
quired a liberal reward for her efforts, but also re- because of their melody and tunefulness.
ceived the right to hand a proof of her powers to
posterity through the Welte-Mignon (Licensee)
Library of Artist Created Records.
Miss Hallett is a pianist of great ability. She
studied for a number of years under Miss O'Brien, a "On Sale" Plan Discouraging to Publishers, But It
native of her home city, and qualified to take part in
Provides Problem for Dealers' Convention.
the national contest after successfully eliminating all
other contestants in the preliminary contest held by
There may be an excuse for a publisher to adopt
the Massachusetts Federation of Music Clubs and the "on sale" methods where he is not properly repre-
District Federation.
sented in a locality, but publishers find that, as a rule,
When Miss Hallett arrived in New York W. C. the plan is unprofitable. A lot of money can get tied
Heaton, president of the Auto Pneumatic Action up in that kind of business and a lot of music re-
Company, took her upon a personally conducted tour turned is unsalable thereafter. The constant handling
of the plant where Welte-Mignon (Licensee) Repro- and shipping both ways will show wear on music no
ducing Actions and records are made. He then con- matter how carefully it is handled.
ducted her to the recording studio, where she re-
The average teacher only sends for music when he
corded the Sonata in D Minor, Op. 31, No. 2, First thinks he can make an extra profit. When he finds
Movement.
out the real truth he is disappointed and will show
very little appreciation for the publishers' "accommo-
dation." And it is not always easy for the publisher
to collect his account from the teacher. This is no
reflection on the teachers' body but the same propor-
Faulty Pronunciation of Composers' Names and tion of poor accounts are found in that profession as
in any other. There are other circumstances that
Musical Titles Evoke Call-Downs from Listeners.
make the "on sale" plan undesirable for the publish-
Radio has made the general public so familiar with ers. Bookkeeping, for instance, is no small matter.
the proper pronunciation of the names of composers
The publishers are in the business to make money
and their works that the radio announcer has to and that can be done much easier and better by dis-
watch his verbal step and attend closely to his enunci- tributing their publications through the dealers. The
ation. The call-downs from the listeners are becom- popular music publishers have found that out long
ing very frequent.
ago and every day the publishers of teaching music
Radio has brought about a change in the mind of are finding out that the regular means of sales are
the public about music. A few years ago it was rare the safest and best. But the "on sale" method of
to find any except the musically educated who could distribution will provide a problem for the sheet
pronounce the names of such composers as music dealers when they meet in convention at the
Hotel Stevens next month.
FOR WELTE=MIGNON LIBRARY
A SHEET MUSIC CONDITION
ANNOUNCER MUST BE CAREFUL
Style C-2
FROM THE BIGGEST
ORCHESTRION
Crossman Lumber
Company
Choice Lower Michigan
End Dried White Maple
Quartered Maple
Wide Maple
All thicknesses
N E W P U B L I S H I N G HOUSE.
Wendell Hall, 177 North State street, Chicago, has
gone into the music publishing business. He has been
publishing his own songs since 1918, but nearly
always turning them over to another publisher after
he had started them. Publishing under the name of
Dellwoods Music House (Wen-dell Woods-Hall) I
published such songs as "Underneath the Mellow
Moon" (a 700,000 copy hit later with Forster) and
"It Ain't Gonna Rain No' M o ' " (a hit later with
Forster). This time he intends to start them and
hold on to them. He has opened offices in the Loop
End Bldg., Chicago, with Monte Wilhite, the writer
of "Yesterday," in charge as general manager.
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
Practice Keyboards
215 Englewood Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.
Felts
Grand and Upright Ham-
mer* Made of Weickert Felt
Dealers' Attention Solicited
A. L. WHITE MFG. CO.
and Damper
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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PRESTO-TIMES
June 4, 1927.
PRESTO-TIMES WANT ADVS.
MANAGER WANTS POSITION.
Wanted Position as Manager by a successful piano sales-
man now managing a large piano business. Over 15
years' experience, am capable of handling salesmen
and breaking in new men, both in pianos and vlc-
trolas. Might accept position as floor salesman with
right house. Can furnish best of trade references.
Also can refer you to the house I am now with. Pre-
fer middle west or west. Address "Manager," care
Presto Times, 417 So. Dearborn St., Chicago.
BRANCH MANAGER.
Cable Piano Company can use a reliable salesman, ex-
perienced in handling canvassers, at one of their
successful banches. Apply by letter only. Must have
proven record of success. Address " E . F. N.," Cable
Piano Company, Wabash and Jackson, Chicago.
SALESMEN WANTED.
Three forceful and resourceful traveling salesmen are
wanted by one of the strong, progressive piano indus-
tries. Live travelers are wanted to cover ample ter-
ritory and liberal arrangements will be made with
the right men. State experience and present or last
employers. Address "Travelers," Box 11, PRESTO-
TIMES, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago, III.
SALESMEN WANTED.
SALESMEN—.Sell Ackerman & Lowe 1 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.
POSITION WANTED.
Middle aqed 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 PRESTO-TIMES, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
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.
Wanted
High Grade
Piano Salesmen
SALESMEN'S OPPORTUNITY.
WANTED—Young men for retail work with dealers. A
real opportunity for permanent position with possi-
bilities for advancement. Unless you are a hustler
and have ambition do not apply. Applicants may call
at Room 500, Stevens Hotel, during the convention,
or at wholesale department, 323 S. Wabash Ave.,
Chicago, The Baldwin Piano Co.
CLOSER WANTED.
WANTED—Man with record as "sure shot closer." Our
plan is too attractive to attempt to cover in one ad.
If you can qualify and are interested write and ad-
vise so you can meet our vice-president at conven-
tion. Write personal attention A. C. Dolan, Music-
Arts Corporation, 517 Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee.
PIANO MANUFACTURERS.
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, PRESTO-TIMES Of-
fice, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
CREW MANAGER AND SALESMAN.
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-
TIMES, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
An outstanding firm dealing in musical mer-
chandise in an important southern city, needs
two experienced salesmen, one for city and
other for road. These men must have had ex-
perience with the finest grand pianos as well
as reproducing pianos. They must not only be
familiar with all the better instruments of this
class, but also must have the personality to
handle the best trade.
Consideration will be given to all who, in
first letter, give full details as to ability, past
records, with whom now associated, and per-
sonal as well as business references. Applica-
tions will be treated with confidence. Address:
"Southern Trade," care Presto-Times, 417 S.
Dearborn St., Chicago, 111.
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.
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.
E. Leins Piano Co.
Makers of Pianos and
Player Pianos That Are
Established L e a d e r s ,
Correspondence from Reliable
Dealer* Invited
Factory and Offices, 304 W. 42nd Si.
NEW YORK
BRINKERHOFF
Grands
- Reproducing Grands
Player-Pianos
a n d Pianos
The Line That Sells Easily
and Satisfies Always
BRINKERHOFF PIANO CO.
711 Milwaukee Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.
THE KOHLER INDUSTRIES
of NEW YORK
AFFILIATED
STRICH & ZEIDLER, Inc.
GRAND, UPRIGHT and PLAYER
COMPANIES
AND
G\/fdnufacturing
for the trade
Upright and Grand Pianos
Plaver Pianos
WeJte Mignon (Licensee) Repro-
^
Jucing 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 "Departments
San Francisco Office
462 Vhelan ^Building
A QUALITY PRODUCT
FOR OVER
QUARTER. OF A CENTURY
KOHLER INDUSTRIES
1222
KIMBALL
HOMER PIANOS
740-742 East 136th Street
NEW YORK
WILLIAMS
PIANOS
The policy of the Williams House it and always
ha* been to depend upon excellence of product
instead of alluring price. Such a policy does not
attract barf ain hunters. It does, however, win the
hearty approral and support of a Tery desirable
and substantial patronage.
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pi.no.. ,
Fimno ,
and
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Epworth
BUILDING
CHICAGO
POOLE
-BOSTON-
Refer to Presto Buyers' Guide for in-
formation about all Pianos, Players and
Reproducing Pianos.
GRAND AND UPRIGHT PIANOS
AND
PLAYER PIANOS
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