Music Trade Review
Issue: 1941 Vol. 100 N. 6 - Page 13
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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW, JUNE, 1H1
tion in all Grinell stores which included
an initial order for several carloads of
these and other Winter & Co. instruments
which have already developed into sub-
Announcement was recently made by tinuous since the founding of the com- stantial re-orders.
Regarding this new representation for
W. G. Heller, president of Winter & Co., pany.
The addition of the Winter <& Co., the Musette, Mr. Heller stated: "We are
New York of the appointment of Grinnell
Bros., Detroit, Mich, as representatives of Musette to a representative line of instru- pleased to announce that Grinnell tiros.,
the Musette and Winter & Co. pianos in ments which include Steinway, Knabe, Detroit, Mich., will represent the Musette
their 24 stores in Michigan and Toledo, Sohmer and others was announced in
Grinnell Bros. Exploit Winter & Co.
Musette in Newspaper Announcement
,
iNNUUNCING THE
Of GBINNtU BROTHERS
1513-21 WOODWARD AVENUE
and Branches
'm&uccm
ecuutu
THE MUSETTE
E A R L Y
A M E R I C A N
SEE THIS NEW
A D D I T I O N TO
GRINNELL BROS.
GREAT SELECTION
OF NATIONALLY
FAMOUJS PIANOS
MUSETTE
At Grinnell'j now . . . the Musette, America's
most decoratively versatile piano. Those who de-
light in the charm of the Early Colonial will revel
in the characteristically simple, graceful design of
the Early American Musette, illustrated. Priced at
$345 in maple . . . and on Grinnell'f convenient
terms. Other Musettes' from $295.
A famous instrument now to be found
among the illustrious names in music at
the House of Grinnell. Among the
many exquisite designs and finishes of
the Musette you will find one that will
bring refreshing grace and beauty . . ,
and loveliness of tone into your home.
See the Musette Federal.
(illustrated)
irteboniied, S295. Convenient
Grinnell lermx may be arranged.
Grinnell Bros, advertising, used in daily newspapers in cities where their
stores are located, announcing the exclusive representation of the
Winter
Grinell Bros, used large space in the
daily newspapers under the heading "See
This New Addition to Grinnell Bros. Great
Selection of Nationally Famous Pianos."
Grinnell Bros., which were established
in 1879, have an enviable reputation for
enterprising merchandising, having devel-
oped into one of the largest retail estab-
lishments in the retail piano field. Their
activities take in a wide area and the ex-
pansion of the business has been con-
large space inserted in newspapers in
twenty cities where the Grinnell stores are
located, bringing the attention of this
acquisition to several million people.
Early in the year E". R. McDuff, presi-
dent of Grinell Bros., made a personal
visit to the extensive factories of Winter
& Co. in New York spendng enough time
to make a close inspection of each manu-
facturing operation. The result of this
was the consummating of an arrangement
for the Winter & Co. Musette representa-
Piano Co. and the Poole Piano Co. on the
John Goldsmith of Young <& Chaffee. Pacific Coast. Mr. Struthers has been as-
Grand Rapids, Michigan, recently sold a sociated with these two companies for
Wurlitzer Model 250 Grand to J. Miller, over 35 years and covered practically all
one of the outstanding citizens of Grand the territory west and southwest of the
Rapids. Being Vice President of the Reo Mississippi river. He has resided in Long
Motor Sales whose home offices are in Beach, Cal. since 1918.
Lansing, Mr. Miller is nationally known
in the automotive industry.
Auto Executive Buys Wurlitzer
R. B. Struthers Retires
Verti-Mignon in National
Music Week Displays
The Weaver Verti-Mignon piano was
R. B. Struthers has announced his re-
tirement as representative of Ivers & Pond the center of display in the windows of
and other Winter & Co. pianos and may I
add that I consider it a genuine tribute to
our product that a house with the rep-
utation of Grinnell Bros, decide to sell our
instruments in its 24 stores throughout
Michigan and Ohio."
several large stores in York, Pa. during
National Music Week. This was the result
of a suggestion made by W. S. Bond, pres-
ident of the Weaver Piano Co. who offered
to furnish the piano if the merchants
would display them during that week.
In each instance the pianos were displayed
in an artistic living or music room setting.
In approaching the merchants Mr. Bond
sent them a letter in which he pointed out
the significance of National Music Week
and out they could benefit by this promo-
tion in cooperating in the above manner.
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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW, JUNE, 1H1
tion in all Grinell stores which included
an initial order for several carloads of
these and other Winter & Co. instruments
which have already developed into sub-
Announcement was recently made by tinuous since the founding of the com- stantial re-orders.
Regarding this new representation for
W. G. Heller, president of Winter & Co., pany.
The addition of the Winter <& Co., the Musette, Mr. Heller stated: "We are
New York of the appointment of Grinnell
Bros., Detroit, Mich, as representatives of Musette to a representative line of instru- pleased to announce that Grinnell tiros.,
the Musette and Winter & Co. pianos in ments which include Steinway, Knabe, Detroit, Mich., will represent the Musette
their 24 stores in Michigan and Toledo, Sohmer and others was announced in
Grinnell Bros. Exploit Winter & Co.
Musette in Newspaper Announcement
,
iNNUUNCING THE
Of GBINNtU BROTHERS
1513-21 WOODWARD AVENUE
and Branches
'm&uccm
ecuutu
THE MUSETTE
E A R L Y
A M E R I C A N
SEE THIS NEW
A D D I T I O N TO
GRINNELL BROS.
GREAT SELECTION
OF NATIONALLY
FAMOUJS PIANOS
MUSETTE
At Grinnell'j now . . . the Musette, America's
most decoratively versatile piano. Those who de-
light in the charm of the Early Colonial will revel
in the characteristically simple, graceful design of
the Early American Musette, illustrated. Priced at
$345 in maple . . . and on Grinnell'f convenient
terms. Other Musettes' from $295.
A famous instrument now to be found
among the illustrious names in music at
the House of Grinnell. Among the
many exquisite designs and finishes of
the Musette you will find one that will
bring refreshing grace and beauty . . ,
and loveliness of tone into your home.
See the Musette Federal.
(illustrated)
irteboniied, S295. Convenient
Grinnell lermx may be arranged.
Grinnell Bros, advertising, used in daily newspapers in cities where their
stores are located, announcing the exclusive representation of the
Winter
Grinell Bros, used large space in the
daily newspapers under the heading "See
This New Addition to Grinnell Bros. Great
Selection of Nationally Famous Pianos."
Grinnell Bros., which were established
in 1879, have an enviable reputation for
enterprising merchandising, having devel-
oped into one of the largest retail estab-
lishments in the retail piano field. Their
activities take in a wide area and the ex-
pansion of the business has been con-
large space inserted in newspapers in
twenty cities where the Grinnell stores are
located, bringing the attention of this
acquisition to several million people.
Early in the year E". R. McDuff, presi-
dent of Grinell Bros., made a personal
visit to the extensive factories of Winter
& Co. in New York spendng enough time
to make a close inspection of each manu-
facturing operation. The result of this
was the consummating of an arrangement
for the Winter & Co. Musette representa-
Piano Co. and the Poole Piano Co. on the
John Goldsmith of Young <& Chaffee. Pacific Coast. Mr. Struthers has been as-
Grand Rapids, Michigan, recently sold a sociated with these two companies for
Wurlitzer Model 250 Grand to J. Miller, over 35 years and covered practically all
one of the outstanding citizens of Grand the territory west and southwest of the
Rapids. Being Vice President of the Reo Mississippi river. He has resided in Long
Motor Sales whose home offices are in Beach, Cal. since 1918.
Lansing, Mr. Miller is nationally known
in the automotive industry.
Auto Executive Buys Wurlitzer
R. B. Struthers Retires
Verti-Mignon in National
Music Week Displays
The Weaver Verti-Mignon piano was
R. B. Struthers has announced his re-
tirement as representative of Ivers & Pond the center of display in the windows of
and other Winter & Co. pianos and may I
add that I consider it a genuine tribute to
our product that a house with the rep-
utation of Grinnell Bros, decide to sell our
instruments in its 24 stores throughout
Michigan and Ohio."
several large stores in York, Pa. during
National Music Week. This was the result
of a suggestion made by W. S. Bond, pres-
ident of the Weaver Piano Co. who offered
to furnish the piano if the merchants
would display them during that week.
In each instance the pianos were displayed
in an artistic living or music room setting.
In approaching the merchants Mr. Bond
sent them a letter in which he pointed out
the significance of National Music Week
and out they could benefit by this promo-
tion in cooperating in the above manner.
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