Music Trade Review
Issue: 1928 Vol. 86 N. 4 - Page 10
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The Music Trade Review
10
JANUARY
28, i Ampico in the Knabe Stars in Cleveland Concert
' I V HE Knabe Ampico played an important part
in a recent entertainment given at the
Cleveland, O., Masonic Temple by the Holly-
rood Commandery. Stuart Ross, concert pianist,
used the Knabe Ampico very effectively, playing
alternately with his own Ampico recordings.
The Jane Spaeder Steppers, a prominent group
of dancers, executed a series of seven dances to
the accompaniment of the Ampico.
The Ampico part of the program was made
possible through the efforts of W. O. Shaffer of
the Cleveland Knabe Warerooms, who wrote to
the Ampico Corp., New York, as follows: "Audi-
ence somewhat stunned at first, but you ought
to have heard the applause later."
The LeVine & Black Co. had circulars printed
offering as the prize for the best answer to this
question a "Huston Ray Souvenir Tom Thumb
Piano" which was put on display in the theatre
Instrument Being Exploited Very Effectively by lobby. Hundreds of letters poured in and the
Huston Ray on His Vaudeville Tour—Suc- winning essay was selected by a committee of
judges as follows: Mrs. Carl B. Chamberlain,
cessful Contest by Detroit Theatre
first vice-president, Detroit Federation of
Early in December the Milton Piano Co., Women's Clubs; Mrs. Vera Simson, prominent
New York, arranged with Huston Ray, "The music teacher and concert artist; Miss Vivian
Miracle Man of the Piano," to exploit the Tom Weaver, popular Detroit pianist, and Huston
Thumb piano in connection with his stage ap- Ray.
The winner proved to be R. H. Griffith, of
pearances on the big vaudeville circuits of the
country and already company officials report 1914 Calvert street, Detroit, Michigan. His
substantial results in the form of actual orders essay follows: "Music has a decided emotional
as a result of Mr. Ray's exploitation at the in- effect upon me. There is a form of music for
each form of activity in life, one corresponding
strument.
One of the most successful bids for Tom to the other with perfect understanding and
Thumb publicity was in the shape of a contest unity. Blending music with life is God's own
conducted in Detroit at the Oriental Theatre. plan, and harmony of mind and body as nature
With the co-operation of the LeVine & Black has planned is likened to the harmony pro-
Piano Co., distributor of Milton pianos, the duced by music. Music affects me by dispelling
theatre put on a contest among its patrons, who sorrow when I am sad, provided I hear cheer-
were asked to write a short essay on the sub- ful music; by comforting me in times of dis-
ject: "What Effect Does Music Have Upon tress; by softening pain when I am ill; by
changing disease to a sense of ease; by calming
You?"
fear and bringing peace; by giving me courage
when hope seems to cease; by renewing
strength when I am tired and weak; by bringing
me closer to mental harmony and happiness;
this music does for me."
While in Detroit Mr. Ray, who is quite a
plugger, moved his Tom Thumb piano into the
Receiving Hospital and gave a demonstration to
the patients with much success.
Milton "Tom Thumb" Piano
Appearing in Vaudeville
Sell Them an UPRIGHT First!
And it is so easy if it is
a Holland.
This little style "Two",
an even four feet in
height, gives the pur-
chaser a maximum of
musical v a l u e and
beauty.
An ornament to any
home, a source of con-
stant musical joy to the
owner.
48 inches high. Brown mahogany or figured walnut
If rite the Manufacturers
HOLLAND PIANO MANUFACTURING CO.
EXECUTIVE and SALES HEADQUARTERS: Metropolitan Bank Building, Minneapolis, Minn.
FACTORY: Menomonie, Wis.
Gives Straube Successful
Representation in East
Capt. J. A. Bryan, of Wide Business Experience,
is Credited With Real Accomplishments in
His Wide Territory
The extent to which a competent wholesale
representative of sound business experience can
develop and maintain pleasant and effective rela-
tions with piano merchants is well reflected in
the success attained by Capt. J. A. Bryan, east-
ern representative of the Straube Piano Co. The
distribution of Straube pianos in the eastern
states has grown very rapidly during the past
few years and the Straube Piano Co. attributes
a considerable portion of this progress to Capt.
Bryan. A letter just received by the company
states: "We are always glad to see Mr. Bryan.
He is kind and courteous and always ready to
help with good advice. We like your goods
too."
Veteran Music Dealer Is
Honored by Sigma Phi
John C. McClain Has Contributed Generously
to the Cause of the Fraternity and Educa-
tion Generally
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, January 17.— John C.
("Daddy") McClain, well-known Utah music
dealer, and president of the Utah Music Co., was
signally honored recently by high officials and
members of the Sigma Phi. The fine new lodge
room was dedicated in his name by the Grand
Tribune, Joseph C. Nate, and he was presented
with a golden key of admission and a chair to
be reserved as his special seat in the home of
the chapter.
Robert N. Watkin Elected
Robert N. Watkin, secretary of the Will A.
Watkin Co., Dallas, Texas, has been re-elected
a director of the Retail Merchants' Association
of Dallas.
The Music Trade Review
10
JANUARY
28, i Ampico in the Knabe Stars in Cleveland Concert
' I V HE Knabe Ampico played an important part
in a recent entertainment given at the
Cleveland, O., Masonic Temple by the Holly-
rood Commandery. Stuart Ross, concert pianist,
used the Knabe Ampico very effectively, playing
alternately with his own Ampico recordings.
The Jane Spaeder Steppers, a prominent group
of dancers, executed a series of seven dances to
the accompaniment of the Ampico.
The Ampico part of the program was made
possible through the efforts of W. O. Shaffer of
the Cleveland Knabe Warerooms, who wrote to
the Ampico Corp., New York, as follows: "Audi-
ence somewhat stunned at first, but you ought
to have heard the applause later."
The LeVine & Black Co. had circulars printed
offering as the prize for the best answer to this
question a "Huston Ray Souvenir Tom Thumb
Piano" which was put on display in the theatre
Instrument Being Exploited Very Effectively by lobby. Hundreds of letters poured in and the
Huston Ray on His Vaudeville Tour—Suc- winning essay was selected by a committee of
judges as follows: Mrs. Carl B. Chamberlain,
cessful Contest by Detroit Theatre
first vice-president, Detroit Federation of
Early in December the Milton Piano Co., Women's Clubs; Mrs. Vera Simson, prominent
New York, arranged with Huston Ray, "The music teacher and concert artist; Miss Vivian
Miracle Man of the Piano," to exploit the Tom Weaver, popular Detroit pianist, and Huston
Thumb piano in connection with his stage ap- Ray.
The winner proved to be R. H. Griffith, of
pearances on the big vaudeville circuits of the
country and already company officials report 1914 Calvert street, Detroit, Michigan. His
substantial results in the form of actual orders essay follows: "Music has a decided emotional
as a result of Mr. Ray's exploitation at the in- effect upon me. There is a form of music for
each form of activity in life, one corresponding
strument.
One of the most successful bids for Tom to the other with perfect understanding and
Thumb publicity was in the shape of a contest unity. Blending music with life is God's own
conducted in Detroit at the Oriental Theatre. plan, and harmony of mind and body as nature
With the co-operation of the LeVine & Black has planned is likened to the harmony pro-
Piano Co., distributor of Milton pianos, the duced by music. Music affects me by dispelling
theatre put on a contest among its patrons, who sorrow when I am sad, provided I hear cheer-
were asked to write a short essay on the sub- ful music; by comforting me in times of dis-
ject: "What Effect Does Music Have Upon tress; by softening pain when I am ill; by
changing disease to a sense of ease; by calming
You?"
fear and bringing peace; by giving me courage
when hope seems to cease; by renewing
strength when I am tired and weak; by bringing
me closer to mental harmony and happiness;
this music does for me."
While in Detroit Mr. Ray, who is quite a
plugger, moved his Tom Thumb piano into the
Receiving Hospital and gave a demonstration to
the patients with much success.
Milton "Tom Thumb" Piano
Appearing in Vaudeville
Sell Them an UPRIGHT First!
And it is so easy if it is
a Holland.
This little style "Two",
an even four feet in
height, gives the pur-
chaser a maximum of
musical v a l u e and
beauty.
An ornament to any
home, a source of con-
stant musical joy to the
owner.
48 inches high. Brown mahogany or figured walnut
If rite the Manufacturers
HOLLAND PIANO MANUFACTURING CO.
EXECUTIVE and SALES HEADQUARTERS: Metropolitan Bank Building, Minneapolis, Minn.
FACTORY: Menomonie, Wis.
Gives Straube Successful
Representation in East
Capt. J. A. Bryan, of Wide Business Experience,
is Credited With Real Accomplishments in
His Wide Territory
The extent to which a competent wholesale
representative of sound business experience can
develop and maintain pleasant and effective rela-
tions with piano merchants is well reflected in
the success attained by Capt. J. A. Bryan, east-
ern representative of the Straube Piano Co. The
distribution of Straube pianos in the eastern
states has grown very rapidly during the past
few years and the Straube Piano Co. attributes
a considerable portion of this progress to Capt.
Bryan. A letter just received by the company
states: "We are always glad to see Mr. Bryan.
He is kind and courteous and always ready to
help with good advice. We like your goods
too."
Veteran Music Dealer Is
Honored by Sigma Phi
John C. McClain Has Contributed Generously
to the Cause of the Fraternity and Educa-
tion Generally
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, January 17.— John C.
("Daddy") McClain, well-known Utah music
dealer, and president of the Utah Music Co., was
signally honored recently by high officials and
members of the Sigma Phi. The fine new lodge
room was dedicated in his name by the Grand
Tribune, Joseph C. Nate, and he was presented
with a golden key of admission and a chair to
be reserved as his special seat in the home of
the chapter.
Robert N. Watkin Elected
Robert N. Watkin, secretary of the Will A.
Watkin Co., Dallas, Texas, has been re-elected
a director of the Retail Merchants' Association
of Dallas.
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