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Issue: 1927 2145

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PRESTO-TIMES
September 10, 1927
SMALL GOODS, MUSIC ROLLS AND SHEET MUSIC
Herbert L. Hoover, Springfield, Mo., formerly
manager of the musical merchandise section of the
Martin Bros. Piano Co., has opened his own store
The McDougall-Freiheit Music Co. Established by in the McDaniel Building, 318 St. Louis street.
G. A. Cassedy Co., Inc., 466 State street, Schenec-
Two Well-Known Musicians.
tady, N. Y., has opened a new branch at 65 South
W. A. McDougall and A. Charles Freiheit of Port- Main street, Gloversville, N. Y.
land, Ore., will open up this week for business under
The University Music Co., Seattle, Wash., has
the firm name of the McDougall-Freiheit Music Co., moved into new quarters in the University Centre,
at 167 Broadway, next door to the new million dollar Fourteenth and Forty-seventh, N. E., streets.
Pantages Theatre. The new firm will carry a com-
A. Mortensen is now sole owner of the Frisco
plete line of small goods and everything that pertains
Manufacturing Co., San Francisco, C. M. Willis
thereto.
having severed his connection with the firm recently.
Mr. McDougall has been in the music business in
L. C. Wells, of Oakland, Cal., has purchased the
Portland for many years and is well and favorably Weyand
Music Shoppe, of Napa, Cal.
known in trade and music circles. He has for many
years been the leader of the Elks Band and has The new music store of R. M. Thornberry, in
Owensboro, Ky., has been formally opened, handling
brought it up to a high stage of efficiency.
a complete line of phonographs, records and other
Mr. Freiheit is also a member of the Elks Band musical instruments.
and has been a member of the Portland Symphony
The Pearson Piano Co., Indianapolis, recently
Orchestra for the past ten years. He is also a mem-
opened a branch store in Kokomo, Ind.
ber of the Shrine Band and has a wide circle of
friends among the musicians of the city and state.
NEW PORTLAND, ORE., FIRM
PROMINENCE OF DRUM LINE
IN SMALL GOODS DEPARTMENT
Important Phase of Musical Merchandise Business
Interests Professional and Amateur Drummers.
Greater Interest in Musical Merchandise Shows in
New Stores and Old Ones.
Never before has the interest in drums been so
On July 17 last the firm of F. T. Merz, of Mark- keen. The formation of fife and drum corps and
neukirchen, one of the leading German export houses regular bands and orchestras necessitate the purchase
in orchestral instruments, registered its hundredth of drums, so that when the musical merchandise
dealer anywhere is advertising drums, he is talking
year of existence.
Lyle E. Markham, who recently purchased the to the professional drummers as well as the amateur.
small goods department from the Winter Piano Co., The professional is exacting. But even the amateur
Erie, Pa., is carrying a fu'.l line of musical instru- does not play the drum for any length of time with-
out becoming particular as to the merits of the outfit
ments.
he uses.
The Wainwright Music Co., Marietta, O., has taken
Neither the professional nor the amateur coming
over the musical merchandise department of the Cul-
r
r
len & Myers Co., located at 125 Putnam street. D. M. to buy a drum at a store w ill say "W rap it up"
right
off,
because
the
drum
shown
is
handsome.
The
Cullen has been retained as salesman.
dealer
may
assure
the
customer
that
the
drum
is
Norbert J. Beihoff, a saxophone teacher, has opened
a music store at 811 Forty-seventh street, Milwaukee, the best made, while at the same time the latter is
Wis. He carries a complete line of Lyon & Healy wondering how it will sound on the job. The dealer
with faith in his line is always anxious to give the
Continuous Conical Bore Brass Instruments.
customer an opportunity to try out the drum; he
A new store has been opened by the Chelsea Music provides a room where the try-outs will not disturb
Co. at 152 Chestnut street, Chelsea, Mass.
any other customers.
L. M. Glassman has been made general manager
The main part of a drum is not the looks but the
of the Cole & Dunas Music Co., 430 South Wabash
playing qualities. That does not mean that the drum-
avenue, Chicago.
mers are not particular about appearance. As a fact,
they are most particular, and among the bandsmen
are the most progressive buyers the music dealer has.
Drummers want the latest and it must look right as
well as play right. The dealer who would cultivate
this class of musicians must set the stage properly
for them. He must present the best and give the
'Carolina" (I'm Coming Back to You.) "Mem-
customer an opportunity to prove the dealer's claims.
ories Dream," "Supposing," "Yes, Dreams Come
True," "The Man That Catches Me Must Have
Ernest A. Rork, who was in the music publishing
the Good Hard Cash," "Your Arms Are Home
business in Paducah, Ky., for a number of years, and
Sweet Home to Me," Etc.
Herbert B. Collier, song writer, who is well known
Exploited nationally by hundreds of the leading stars
in all parts of U. S. A. Special prices for a STARTER
in Paducah, last week announced the completion of
to DEALERS, 10c each.
(Unsold copies can be
exchanged.) Sell for 25 to 35c net. Big profit, no risk.
plans for the opening of a music publishing house
ORDER NOW—Offer good for a limited time only.
in Memphis, Tenn. Ewing Reid, composer, of
J. S. Unger Mus'c House, Pub., Reading, Penn.
Evansville, Ind., will also be a member of the firm,
which will bear the name of "Collier, Rork & Reid."
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Singers Reaching the Finals to Be Judged Solely on
Natural Beauties of Voice.
Singers who reach the finals in the National Radio
Audition of The Atwater Kent Foundation next
December will be judged solely on the basis of the
natural beauty of the voice and not on musical tech-
nique, and no repertoire will be insisted upon. These
decisions were announced this week by the national
committee of sponsorship and judging, composed of
Mrs. Edgar Stillman Kelley of Oxford, Ohio, pres-
ident of the National Federation of Music Clubs;
Mrs. Otto H. Kahn of New York City; Madam
Louise Homer, and Edward W. Bok, Philadelphia
editor and publicist.
Local auditions in communities throughout the
states are to be held during September to certify
to State Auditions two winners—one boy and one girl
from each participating town. Decisions as to win-
ners of local contests may be made in any way local
committees decide, either by public vote in an audi-
torium; by mail ballot after a concert; by committee
selection where contests are waived, or otherwise.
Large cities may select winners by their own series
of elimination contests, as New York City, Philadel-
phia, Detroit and other cities have announced they
will do. State Auditions will be held during Octo-
ber, and the five District Auditions during November.
Only amateur singers between the ages of 18 and
25, who are accredited by local committees can com-
pete at the State Auditions. Communities desiring
to enter promising young singers may write to the
Atwater Kent Foundation at Philadelphia for par-
ticulars regarding the formation of local commit-
tees. Awards totaling $17,500 in cash, plus tuition
in a leading American conservatory will be awarded.
MECHANICAL MUSIC ON RADIO
If Music Is from Roll or Record, Fact Must Be
Announced, Is Order.
Broadcasting of mechanically reproduced music
without announcement that it is on rolls or records was
banned by a Radio Commission order which became
effective August 21.
''The Federal Radio Commission finds that while
the broadcasting of music performed through the
agency of mechanical reproductions such as records
or perforated rolls, is not in itself objectionable,"
said the order, "the failure clearly to announce the
nature of such broadcasting is in some instance
working what is, in effect, a fraud upon the listening
public.
"The commission, therefore, hereby orders that,
effective August 21, 1927, all broadcasters of music
performed through the agency of mechanical repro-
ductions shall be clearly announced as such with the
announcement of each and every one such broadcast,
and that proved failure to make such announcement
shall be deemed cause for action under Section 32 of
the Radio Act of 1927."
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Whether you sell automatic playing in-
struments or not, it will pay you to
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CLARK ORCHESTRA ROLLS
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September 10, 1927
P R E S T O-T I M E S
GOVERNOR TO OPEN RADIO FAIR
Acting Mayor Joseph A. McKee Will Also Officiate
with Governor Smith.
Governor Alfred E. Smith of New York will offi-
cially open the Radio World's Fair in Madison Square
Garden, New York City, on September 19. This
will be the third time that Governor Smith acted in
this capacity. Acting Mayor Joseph A. McKee will
be master of ceremonies on opening night.
To greet the governor and the acting mayor and
the officers representing various foreign countries,
some of whom will make a trip especially from Wash-
ington for the opening, will be the officers of the
Radio Manufacturers' Association, the executives of
the broadcasting stations and an audience of the
most popular radio artists, gathered in the Crystal
Studio, from which the events will be broadcast
through half of the United States.
It is understood that Governor Smith will make
an address of great importance, dealing with the utili-
zation of radio in furtherance of governmental ad-
ministration.
The governor will be accompanied by his military
staff and a guard of honor composed of the Boy
Scouts of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut
will escort him to the show.
VIOLIN FAVORED BY PUPILS
Saxophone Runs a Close Second with Music
Students, According to Tabulated Figures.
Music is more than a means of self-expression to
thousands of men in college today. It spells bread
and butter to many of them, and an occasional spread
of jam for a great many more, says the Conn Music
Center, published by C. G. Conn, Ltd., Elkhart, Ind.
When it comes down to selecting the instrument that
is going to do all this for him, the majority of the
votes are cast in favor of the violin, college professors
and musical directors told the Conn Music Center
recently in its investigation of the situation. Thirty-
one per cent of musician-students select this instru-
ment, these authorities say.
Although centuries behind the violin in point of
time, the newest instrument of them all, the saxo-
phone, runs a close second as the choice of 30 per
cent of such students, due to its enormous popularity
for dancing, vaudeville, motion pictures and for solos.
The piano is elected to third place with 21 per cent;
the cornet and organ are chosen by 6 and 3 per cent,
respectively. The remaining 9 per cent is scattered
over half a dozen string and wind instruments which
have a necessary, but less prominent place in the
band and orchestra.
The financial benefits of being able to play an
instrument, the Music Center points out, are not
confined to the money earned while in college or to
the student at all or even to the professional. The
value of industrial bands is being recognized to a
PRESTO-TIMES WANT ADVS.
A RARE C H A N C E
For Sale—Music Store in live Wisconsin town. Forced to
sacrifice on account of ill health. Rare chance for
energetic man. No competition. Address L. S. W.
29, ''/c Presto-Times.
MANAGERS W A N T E D .
Store managers by manufacturer operating in all of the
largest cities in the United States. State experience
and salary desired. Address "Store Manager," care
P R E S T O - T I M E S , Chicago, III.
SEASONED E X E C U T I V E A V A I L A B L E .
One of the most able executives this office has had con-
tact with is now available. Matured, experienced,
with a known producing and earning capacity. He is
ready for sales advertising or genera) management.
References both business and financial are of the
highest. Address I. I. 9, % Presto-Times.
A N E X P E R T GRAND M A N .
Piano Maker seeks position with a firm contemplating or
now making grands. Practical in all departments of
manufacture.
References. Address A. B., Presto-
Times, Chicago.
RARE C A L I F O R N I A C H A N C E .
To lease, space and purchase, complete stock of Bruns-
wick and Victor phonographs, radios and sheet music
in best location in Los Angeles. Six years' terms.
Modern fixtures. Should do $250,000 annually. Chance
of a lifetime to locate in the best city in California.
Good reasons for selling. Terms. Address "Oppor-
tunity," P R E S T O - T I M E S office, 417 S. Dearborn St.,
Chicago, III.
SALESMAN W A N T E D .
SALESMAN WANTED—Piano salesman, experienced,
for rich farming territory. Give reference and salary.
Loyd's Music House, Sparta, Wis.
SALESMAN.
Manufacturer's piano traveler of wide experience and
good following, with a concern about to make changes,
is open for engagement. Best of references as to
character and selling ability. Address Box 2, Presto-
Times.
OPENING W A N T E D .
Piano man, manager-salesman, of long and successful
experience is open for engagement after August 15
next. Address Box 1321, PRESTO Office, 417 S. Dear-
born St., Chicago.
point where one applicant for a position receives
preference over another if he can play, especially as
a soloist, in the organization band.
CORE STOCK FOR SCHUMANNS.
The piano buying public is freely made acquainted
by the manufacturers with the soundboard and
veneers in the building of a piano, but the core stock
is too often slighted, although it is of acknowledged
importance in the construction of an instrument.
But in the current number of "Iwantokno," the clever
little monthly publication of the Schumann Piano Co.,
Rockford, 111., it is told that "the core stock for
Schumann instruments is sliced from quarter-sawed
stock to the desired thickness and properly seasoned
and dried. It is then planed and sanded to size and
sawed to the desired design. Another drying process
is then employed before veneer is ever applied."
WILLIAM GOOLD GOES TO EUROPE.
Win. Goold, father of T. Amesbury Goold and
George A. Goold, piano merchants of Buffalo, N. Y.,
continues in his seventy-fifth year his habit of making
a yearly trip to Europe. Mr. Goold takes an active
interest in the conducting of the business of Goold
Brothers, Inc., and is accompanied this season by
his daughter, Mrs. Fred L. Armstrong.
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OHIO.
TO T R A D E .
Gilt-edge city property adjoining campus of Oklahoma's
largest teachers' college, for $10,000 worth pianos.
R. C. Bishop, Ada, Okla.
SALESMEN WANTED.
SALESMEN—.Sell Ackerman & Lowe pianos and plivers
to dealers in cities and towns where your other Fines
are represented. Two calls on one expense ar<>t>unt
will double up your net earnings. Ackerman & Lowe
Piano Co., Inc., New Castle, Ind.
SALESMEN W A N T E D .
Three forceful and resourceful traveling salesmen are
wanted by one of the strong, progressive piano indus-
tries. Live travelers are wanted to coven ample ter-
ritory and liberal arrangements will be made with
the right men. State experience and present or last
employers. Address "Travelers," Box 11, P R E S T O -
T I M E S , 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago, ML
M A N A G E R W A N T S 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 vic-
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. P r e -
fer middle west or west. Address "Manager," care
Presto Times, 417 So. Dearborn St., Chicago.
POSITION W A N T E D .
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 P R E S T O - T I M E S , 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
W I L L SELL PARTNERSHIP.
G O L D E N O P P O R T U N I T Y I N C A L I F O R N I A — A promi-
nent, up-to-date, well-established Los Angeles piano
and radio dealer wishes an up-to-date man who can
purchase a ha!f interest in firm selling several high-
grade pianos, Atwater-Kent radios, Victrolas and
Planathropes. Rare chance for an active man to
make a fortune in the golden west. Address "Golden
Opportunity," care P R E S T O - T I M E S , Chicago.
REMICK SONG HITS
Just Like a Butterfly
A Night in June
Swanee Shore
Gorgeous
No Wonder I'm Happy
Blue River
Hello Cutie
The Whisper Song
When I Look at You
Banjo Eyes
Sally Rose
Underneath the Stars
Beneath Venetian Skies
Four Leaf Clover
Moonbeam Kiss Her For Me
J. H. REMICK & CO.
New York
Chicago
Detroit
New Edition for 1928 In Preparation
PRESTO BUYERS' GUIDE
Will Contain Full Lists with Concise Classification and Description of all
American Pianos, Players and Reproducing Pianos, with Sketches of their
Makers. Essential to All Salemen. Price 50 cents, post paid.
NO PIANO DEALER OR PROSPECT CAN AFFORD TO BE WITHOUT IT.
PRESTO PUBLISHING CO,
417 S. Dearborn' St., CHICAGO
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