PRESTO-TIMES
July 30. 1927.
NEW HAMILTON MODEL "230"
INTERESTING THE
PIANO SALES MANAGERS
Period Drcpery & Mfg. Co., New Albany, Ind.,
Has an Effective Plan for Increasing
Prospective Buyers.
This new model "230" Hamilton
piano, Louis XVI design, has been
built by the House of Baldwin to
meet the ever increasing demand
for a small upright in an artistic
case, yet possessing the tonal qual-
ities of a baby grand piano.
Three feet ten inches in height, it
is recognized as the ideal piano tor
the home where space is a consid-
eration.
The perfection of tone and action,
give to it the individuality desired
in every home.
The new model "230" Hamilton
piano, Louis XVI design, is made
in walnut only. New Art (lacquer,
open pore) finish.
The height, 3 feet 10 inches,
makes it an interesting addition to
ihe tine line of small pianos of artis-
tic character in tone and case design.
A FEW LATE ITEMS FROM
THE DENVER, COLO., TRADE
Election of Charles Onderdonk as Vice-President of
American Piano Co. Pleases Newspapers.
Some Denver music dealers recently placed their
"talking machines" too close to the sidewalks and
crowds gathered. The police told the dealers they
would have to stop the practice. Rut there was a
compromise, the dealers agreeing to keep the end of
the horn fifteen feet within the store.
JOHN C. HOUCK DIES.
The Denver newspapers lost no time in reminding
John C. llouck, father of the late (). K. Houck
the world that Charles Onderdonk, who was elected
vice-president of the American Piano Co. of New and Jesse F. Houck. president of the O. K. Houck
York is a Denver-made man and that he was for- Piano Companv, Memphis, Tenn., died July 25 at
merly vice-president of the Denver Music Company. the age of 96. The funeral services, which were held
The Knight-Campbell Music Company. Denver, Wednesday, were attended by a great number of his
Colo., offers to pay for the first five lessons on any fellow citizens, among whom were many representing
saxophone purchased, new or rebuilt, if the price is the music trade.
$75 or more, and the instrument may be purchased
on the budget plan.
Frank Rath, Jr., organist, who died recently after
a few days' illness, frequently played at the Rivoli
and I sis movie theaters while he was in Denver—
Denver being his home—but he traveled a great deal.
When he was on a program the crowds went to hear
him play.
The Julius Music House, 147 West Market street.
York, Pa., wi 1 occupy new quarters this week in the
Stough & Lucas Building. 141 West Market street.
Becker Bros.
Manufacturer a ot
HIGH GRADE PIANOS
and PLAYER PIANOS
Factory and Wareroomk
767-769 Tenth Avenue, New York
The Period Drapery & Mfg. Co, New Albany, Ind.,
is better than ever before equipped to respond to the
demands of the trade and the public for Period effects
in tapestries, cushions, bench covers, runner, scarfs
and drapes. The specialty features in the business
t f the company particularly interests piano bench
manufacturers, piano manufacturers and the music
dealers prompt to respond to the requirements of
tasteful and appreciative buyers.
The keen interest in Period and Art styles in furni-
ture and pianos, as well as in decorative schemes for
homes has its reaction in the factory and store. Every
piano and piano bench manufacturer observant of
the exactions of the buyers shows alertness in pro-
viding products distinguished by a Period or other
artistic motif. Foremost among the industries in re-
sponding to the popular demands is the Period
Drapery & Mfg. Co., whose line of upholstered seats,
panels and bench tops in true Period styles to har-
monize with the new models, is extensive both in
fabric and pattern.
The company specializes in manufacturing uphol-
stered seats and upholstered panels in sizes to suit
the individual manufacturer. The seats are uphol-
stered in carefully selected fabrics in beautiful pat-
terns in mohair, tapestry, plush, silk brocade, broca-
te'les, velours, etc., both in domestic and imported
weaves.
The company does not stop at providing rare and
beautiful fabrics. The manner in which they arc
used is of equal importance in the factory of the
Period Drapery & Mfg. Co. Only craftsmen of ex-
perience and proven taste are employed. An artistic
appearance as well as thoroughness in construction
distinguish the bench seats and panels produced there.
The element of economy in the plant of the com-
pany is a notable one that closely concerns the cus-
tomers. The fact that the factory of the Period
Drapery & Mfg. Co. is located in the center of the
plywood industry of the Middle West, where panel
stock may be obtained at the low T est possible cost,
free of transportation charges, is an important con-
sideration for the prospective customer.
The Period Drapery & Mfg. Co. has a plan lor
making piano, phonograph and radio prospects that
is worthy the attention of every sales manager. A
line to the company will bring details by return mail.
The Heppc, Marcellus and Edouard Jules Piano
manufactured by the
HEPPE PIANO COMPANY
are the only pianos in the world with
Three Sounding Boards.
Patented in the United States, Great Britain,
. France, Germany and Canada.
Liberal arrangements to responsible agents only.
Main Office, 1117 Chestnut St.
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
DECKER
mJ
EST. 1856 fit SON
Grand, Upright
and
THE JEWETT PIANOS
Welte-Mignon
Reliable Grand, Upright and Player Pianos
JEWETT PIANO CO., Boston Factories: Leominster, Mass.
Pianos and Players
(Licensed
Reproducing
(Electric)
of Recognized
Artistic Character
Made by a Decker Since 1856
699-703 East 135th Street
New York
PRESTO BUYERS' GUIDE
GOLDSMITH
Price 50 Cents
Players and Pianos
PRESTO PUBLISHING CO.
CHICAGO
Have Every Advantage in Quality and Results
to the Dealers
An Investigation Will Prove It
GOLDSMITH PIANO COMPANY
1225-1227 Miller Street. CHICAGO
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