Music Trade Review
Issue: 1917 Vol. 64 N. 18 - Page 13
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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
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TRADE HAPPENINGS IN DETROIT
Dealers Confident of Good Business—Foto-
players in Demand—Grinnell Bros. Featuring
the Duo-Art Pianola—Henry Ling Secretary
of Pageant—Other News
DETROIT, MICH., April 30.—"Attend to your par-
ticular business and business in general will
take care of itself." This is the way a De-
troit motor car company in full page advertise-
ments in the daily newspapers sums up the duty
of every man, woman and child. The ad was
called "Tend to Your Own Business," and some
of the paragraphs are worthwhile repeating to
the piano trade. For instance, "From here and
there come rumors of slackening business and
need for stern retrenchment. This is hysteria,
not common sense. Business is good and will
be better as fast as such misguided stories are
suppressed, and the energy that evolved them
turned to productive labor. Again—we say—
attend to your particular business and business
in general will take care of itself.
Work
harder, work longer, and make your work pro-
duce more."
Max Arnovitch, of the American Photo Player
Co., 101 John R street, says business has been
very satisfactory since opening the Detroit
branch.
He has a lot of excellent prospects,
and believes most of them will eventually sign
up. The Forest Theatre, Detroit, has installed
a Fotoplayer. At least six big new theatres are
to be erected in Detroit this year, and all of
them will install organs.
"Darkness and Light" pageant opened at the
Detroit Arena on Saturday, and is up to expecta-
tions. The pageant will last until May 26, be-
ing given every evening except Sundays. J.
Henry Ling, of Ling's Music House, is secre-
tary of the pageant, and William Howland,
musical director.
The Phoenix Piano Co. has opened for busi-
ness at room 54, 213 Woodward avenue.
The Packard Motor Car Co. has abandoned its
project of erecting an orchestral hall in connec-
tion with its proposed downtown retail build-
ing. The matter will be taken up at a later
date.
Grinnell Bros, this week have been pushing-
strong their Duo-Art Pianola piano, which can
be installed in the Steinway, Stroud, Steck or
Weber pianos. The Duo-Art department is on
the fourth floor, the room being fitted up like the
music room of a rich man's home, even to the
carpets and draperies.
Burton Collver is in
charge of this department.
Grinnell Bros, this week advertised the "rec-
ord-lite" for Victrola owners, priced at $3.50
and $4. In the same advertisement they listed
the Victrola dealers in Detroit, of which there
are fifteen.
T. B. Thompson, of Gulbransen-Dickinson Co.,
sellers of nationally priced pianos, was a De-
troit visitor this week.
A. J. Kendrick and R. J. Waters, formerly
with the Victor Co., and now with the Bruns-
wick-Balke-Collender Co., are in Detroit in con-
nection with the opening of the new Wallace
Brown Brunswick Shop. After spending a few
days here they will go to other cities where
similar stores will be opened.
ASY TO VORK;
^~7k> oistj motion of (lie?
A o ^ A m o r o n PldtjprAction
is in iisdfa nobbl /American.Playpr Action. Co.
437 Fifth Avenue-yV1JorkCitv
IMPROVEMENTS IN BROOKLYN TRADE
INTRODUCING MISS HERTZ
Business as Usual Both a Slogan and a Fact—
Many Piano Dealers Have Refurnished, Re-
modeled and Redecorated Their Headquarters
A nine-pound baby girl arrived Saturday eve-
ning at the home of Louis C. Hertz, one of the
most popular members of the Wanamaker piano
sales staff. Mr. Hertz, who is "buying" for all
his co-workers, confidently expects that Miss
Hertz will be a famous operatic singer.
This spring has brought many changes in the
warerooms of the piano dealers of Brooklyn,
some have moved to new and larger quarters,
others have changed the interiors of their ware-
rooms, while still others have made changes
and improvements on the exteriors of their
stores.
The slogan of the dealers here is "Business
as Usual," and according to the majority of the
trade there seems to be no necessity for a
slogan, as the month of April proved up to nor-
mal, despite the inclement weather.
Hardman, Peck & Co., who recently moved
into their new warerooms at 47-51 Flatbush
avenue, will shortly have the whole store ready
for inspection. Up to this time there has been
work which has not been quite finished.
The Sterling Piano Co. recently had the in-
terior of the warerooms and offices entirely re-
arranged, and now have a lower floor which is
more attractive than ever.
Among other removals for this season is that
of the store of Chas. E. Gorham, Inc., which
moved early this week from 60 Flatbush avenue
to a new location at 368 Livingston street,
right around the corner from the old quarters.
The American Talking Machine Co., Victor
distributor, is now located in its new building',
which was erected especially for it. The new
building is lo_cated at 356 Livingston street,
and is a four-story building with all modern
improvements to facilitate the handling of
Victor business.
J. B. Cohen, manager of the Pease warerooms,
has had his warerooms rearranged and entirely
redecorated. The office which was formerly on
the right side of the store has been given a
position on the opposite side, and an addition
of several booths was made to those already in-
stalled for the demonstration of machines in
the talking machine department. The new deco-
rations have also given the store a more in-
viting appearance than ever.
Alterations are now being made on the en-
trance to the warerooms of Otto Wissner, Inc.
Plans for the same call for several improvements
which will add to the attractiveness of the store.
Sales for April at the above store were well up
to expectations and from reports of the sales
force the outlook for the coming months is
good.
DEATH OF HARRY T. ROGERS
Awarded first prize in many world compe-
titions during the past sixty years, the
Schomacker Piano is now daily receiving
first prizes of preference won by its superb
tone, wonderful breadth of expression and
structural beauty.
SCHOMACKER PIANO CO.
23d and Chestnut Sts.,
Philadelphia, Pa.
The many friends of Harry T. Rogers will
regret t o learn of his death, which occurred on
April 24. Mr. Rogers had been associated with
George R. Fuller, of Fuller's Music House, New
Bern, X. C, for the past fourteen years.
The Uecorah Music Shop, of Decorah, la., is
moving into new quarters in the Severson Build-
ing, on Water street.
The E. C. Andrew Music Co., of Willimantic,
Conn., will shortly occupy a store in the Jordan
Bros. Building.
AWARDED
Supreme Award
of Merit
American Steel &
Wire Company
Maker of
Perfected
and Crown
Piano Wire
Highest Standard of
Acoustic Excellence
Chicago, New York, Worcester, Cleveland, Pitta-
burgh, Denver. Export representative: U. S. Ste«l
Products Co., New York. Pacific Coast representa-
tive: U. S. Steel Products Co., Saa Francisco, Los
Angeles. Portland, Seattle.
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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
13
TRADE HAPPENINGS IN DETROIT
Dealers Confident of Good Business—Foto-
players in Demand—Grinnell Bros. Featuring
the Duo-Art Pianola—Henry Ling Secretary
of Pageant—Other News
DETROIT, MICH., April 30.—"Attend to your par-
ticular business and business in general will
take care of itself." This is the way a De-
troit motor car company in full page advertise-
ments in the daily newspapers sums up the duty
of every man, woman and child. The ad was
called "Tend to Your Own Business," and some
of the paragraphs are worthwhile repeating to
the piano trade. For instance, "From here and
there come rumors of slackening business and
need for stern retrenchment. This is hysteria,
not common sense. Business is good and will
be better as fast as such misguided stories are
suppressed, and the energy that evolved them
turned to productive labor. Again—we say—
attend to your particular business and business
in general will take care of itself.
Work
harder, work longer, and make your work pro-
duce more."
Max Arnovitch, of the American Photo Player
Co., 101 John R street, says business has been
very satisfactory since opening the Detroit
branch.
He has a lot of excellent prospects,
and believes most of them will eventually sign
up. The Forest Theatre, Detroit, has installed
a Fotoplayer. At least six big new theatres are
to be erected in Detroit this year, and all of
them will install organs.
"Darkness and Light" pageant opened at the
Detroit Arena on Saturday, and is up to expecta-
tions. The pageant will last until May 26, be-
ing given every evening except Sundays. J.
Henry Ling, of Ling's Music House, is secre-
tary of the pageant, and William Howland,
musical director.
The Phoenix Piano Co. has opened for busi-
ness at room 54, 213 Woodward avenue.
The Packard Motor Car Co. has abandoned its
project of erecting an orchestral hall in connec-
tion with its proposed downtown retail build-
ing. The matter will be taken up at a later
date.
Grinnell Bros, this week have been pushing-
strong their Duo-Art Pianola piano, which can
be installed in the Steinway, Stroud, Steck or
Weber pianos. The Duo-Art department is on
the fourth floor, the room being fitted up like the
music room of a rich man's home, even to the
carpets and draperies.
Burton Collver is in
charge of this department.
Grinnell Bros, this week advertised the "rec-
ord-lite" for Victrola owners, priced at $3.50
and $4. In the same advertisement they listed
the Victrola dealers in Detroit, of which there
are fifteen.
T. B. Thompson, of Gulbransen-Dickinson Co.,
sellers of nationally priced pianos, was a De-
troit visitor this week.
A. J. Kendrick and R. J. Waters, formerly
with the Victor Co., and now with the Bruns-
wick-Balke-Collender Co., are in Detroit in con-
nection with the opening of the new Wallace
Brown Brunswick Shop. After spending a few
days here they will go to other cities where
similar stores will be opened.
ASY TO VORK;
^~7k> oistj motion of (lie?
A o ^ A m o r o n PldtjprAction
is in iisdfa nobbl /American.Playpr Action. Co.
437 Fifth Avenue-yV1JorkCitv
IMPROVEMENTS IN BROOKLYN TRADE
INTRODUCING MISS HERTZ
Business as Usual Both a Slogan and a Fact—
Many Piano Dealers Have Refurnished, Re-
modeled and Redecorated Their Headquarters
A nine-pound baby girl arrived Saturday eve-
ning at the home of Louis C. Hertz, one of the
most popular members of the Wanamaker piano
sales staff. Mr. Hertz, who is "buying" for all
his co-workers, confidently expects that Miss
Hertz will be a famous operatic singer.
This spring has brought many changes in the
warerooms of the piano dealers of Brooklyn,
some have moved to new and larger quarters,
others have changed the interiors of their ware-
rooms, while still others have made changes
and improvements on the exteriors of their
stores.
The slogan of the dealers here is "Business
as Usual," and according to the majority of the
trade there seems to be no necessity for a
slogan, as the month of April proved up to nor-
mal, despite the inclement weather.
Hardman, Peck & Co., who recently moved
into their new warerooms at 47-51 Flatbush
avenue, will shortly have the whole store ready
for inspection. Up to this time there has been
work which has not been quite finished.
The Sterling Piano Co. recently had the in-
terior of the warerooms and offices entirely re-
arranged, and now have a lower floor which is
more attractive than ever.
Among other removals for this season is that
of the store of Chas. E. Gorham, Inc., which
moved early this week from 60 Flatbush avenue
to a new location at 368 Livingston street,
right around the corner from the old quarters.
The American Talking Machine Co., Victor
distributor, is now located in its new building',
which was erected especially for it. The new
building is lo_cated at 356 Livingston street,
and is a four-story building with all modern
improvements to facilitate the handling of
Victor business.
J. B. Cohen, manager of the Pease warerooms,
has had his warerooms rearranged and entirely
redecorated. The office which was formerly on
the right side of the store has been given a
position on the opposite side, and an addition
of several booths was made to those already in-
stalled for the demonstration of machines in
the talking machine department. The new deco-
rations have also given the store a more in-
viting appearance than ever.
Alterations are now being made on the en-
trance to the warerooms of Otto Wissner, Inc.
Plans for the same call for several improvements
which will add to the attractiveness of the store.
Sales for April at the above store were well up
to expectations and from reports of the sales
force the outlook for the coming months is
good.
DEATH OF HARRY T. ROGERS
Awarded first prize in many world compe-
titions during the past sixty years, the
Schomacker Piano is now daily receiving
first prizes of preference won by its superb
tone, wonderful breadth of expression and
structural beauty.
SCHOMACKER PIANO CO.
23d and Chestnut Sts.,
Philadelphia, Pa.
The many friends of Harry T. Rogers will
regret t o learn of his death, which occurred on
April 24. Mr. Rogers had been associated with
George R. Fuller, of Fuller's Music House, New
Bern, X. C, for the past fourteen years.
The Uecorah Music Shop, of Decorah, la., is
moving into new quarters in the Severson Build-
ing, on Water street.
The E. C. Andrew Music Co., of Willimantic,
Conn., will shortly occupy a store in the Jordan
Bros. Building.
AWARDED
Supreme Award
of Merit
American Steel &
Wire Company
Maker of
Perfected
and Crown
Piano Wire
Highest Standard of
Acoustic Excellence
Chicago, New York, Worcester, Cleveland, Pitta-
burgh, Denver. Export representative: U. S. Ste«l
Products Co., New York. Pacific Coast representa-
tive: U. S. Steel Products Co., Saa Francisco, Los
Angeles. Portland, Seattle.
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