Presto
Issue: 1923 1910 - Page 11
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PRESTO
March 3, 1923
the local Mormon church examined the instrument,
and was so impressed with the merits of the player
that ^hc voluntarily made a little speech, our corre-
spondent writes.
Several sales were directly traceable to this con-
cert and demonstration, and the idea was thought so
Energetic Music House of Salt Lake City good that it will be tried in other cities in the terri-
tory of the Glenn Bros.-Roberts Piano Co. One
Overcomes Opposition to Piano Purchases
part of the idea was the use of stubs on the tickets,
by Demonstrations.
on which questions were to be answered. These
The really artistic performances of playerpianos are stubs were retained and placed on file for future in-
being fully demonstrated by a progressive Utah formation.
The idea of a concert and demonstration such as
music firm. The Glenn Bros.-Roberts Piano Co.,
with headquarters in Salt Lake City, is conducting a this is not new, either with the Glenn Bros.-Roberts
series of concerts in which the Gulbransen player- or with the Gulbransen piano, but certain features of
piano is actually proved to be perfectly capable of the plan were decidedly original and effective. Much
ingenuity and initiative were displayed by the firm in
classic renditions and general concert work.
The series is the result of an experimental cam- arranging the canvass and concert, and it only re-
paign and concert in the city of Midvale, Utah, on mains to be said, in passing along the idea, in the
February 3. This campaign began with a thorough words of the old proverb: "What man has done, man
canvass of the town, made by competent and trust- can do."
worthy representatives of the Glenn Bros.-Roberts
company. All the homes in the town were visited NEW INCORPORATIONS
by these men, and whenever it seemed that there was
a reasonable prospect of a Gulbransen sale, the can-
IN MUSIC GOODS TRADE
vassers left an invitation and complimentary ticket
to the concert.
The results were more than satisfactory when the New and Old Concerns Secure Charters in Various
Places.
day of the concert arrived. A large audience was
gathered, and maintained splendid interest through
Silver Star Records, Dover, Del.; $410,000; Horace
the performances. The program was arranged and G. Knowles, Julian Langner and M. J. Bidwell.
executed by local talent, featuring two local singers,
Glee Compact Phonograph Co., New York; $500,-
accompanied by the Gulbransen. The first part of 000; W. J. Lanigan and others.
the program was a moving picture, after which the
West End Music Corporation, New York City; to
Gulbransen was demonstrated. At the conclusion of retail musical goods; $10,000; A. Levine and others.
the demonstration, an invitation was extended for
Uhnen Music Co., Kenosha, Wis.; to retail mu-
anyone to come up and try the instrument. One sical goods; $12,000; H. W. Uhnen.
young lady took advantage of the offer, and tried
Harlem Music Co., New York City; $10,000; I.
the piano to her satisfaction. The choir leader of Goldstein and others.
Baillard-Cramer Co., Santa Barbara, Calif.; $50,000;
George H. Cramer and others.
Gagliana Bros., Manhattan; to make furniture and
musical instruments; $65,000; S. and G. C. Gagliani.
The Good Old
Attorney, C. Novello, 320 Broadway.
MUSIC STORE CONCERTS
INCREASE UTAH SALES
PIANOS IN ECUADOR.
SMITH & NIXON
CINCINNATI
Pianos and Player Pianos
Better than ever, with the same
"Grand Tone In Upright Case."
Grands and Players that every deal-
er likes to sell, for Satisfaction and
Profit.
Smith & Nixon Piano Co.
1229 Miller St., Chicago
How musical instruments made in the United
States have displaced German instruments in Ecuador
is told this week in a report from Consul General
F. W. Coding to the Department of Commerce,
Washington. The demand for musical instruments
is good, notwithstanding adverse conditions, accord-
ing to the report. Playerpianos are constantly in-
creasing in popularity in spite of their relatively high
cost delivered in Guyaquil, and no home with any pre-
tentious to being well-to-do is without a playerpiano,
while many families in moderate circumstances, and
even some of the poorer people, also have them. The
same holds true, even of Quito, where, owing to the
long, expensive haul over the mountain railway,
playerpianos are still more costly. Guyaquil and
Quito are the two principal markets.
NEW HADDORFF PIANO CO.
RETAIL MANAGER APPOINTED
E. A. Fenstermacher, With Long and Varied Expe-
riences, to Manage Sales in Wide Territory.
E. A. Fenstermacher has been appointed retail sales
manager of the Haddorff Piano Co., with a main
store at 408-410 East State street, Rockford, 111., and
branch stores in Moline, 111., and Des Moines, la.
Mr. Fenstermacher will also have the management
of other retail interests in Illinois and adjoining
states.
Mr. Fenstermacher is a man of wide and varied
experiences in piano retailing. He was formerly gen-
eral manager of the retail stores of the B. Shonin-
ger Co., with headquarters in New York City, and
branches in many eastern states. In addition to his
sales ability he is an accomplished musician.
The new retail manager of the Haddorff Piano
Co.. has long been an admirer of the Haddorff instru-
ments. As an accomplished pianist his high opinion
of the artistic Grand pianos of the Haddorff Piano
Co. was expressed years ago. Today he says he is
"proud to help in the sales of Haddorff pianos, play-
ers and reproducing pianos, which represent such a
great manufacturing achievement."
HARDMAN IN PORTO RICO.
Antonio Perez Pierret, music merchant of San
Juan, Porto Rico, has been given the exclusive
agency for the Hardman line on the Island, accord-
ing to an announcement from the headquarters of
Hardman, Peck & Co., New York, recently.
Oar Motto: "He profits most who serves c
best."
CHAFF BROS.
Pianos and Player-Pianos
tand for
atisfaction and
ervice
Made under a guarantee that
is backed by fifty-two years
of success and satisfaction.
Schafi Bros, instruments are
safe for the dealer to set!
and for the customer to buy.
TbeSCHAFF BROS.Co.
WEBSTER PIANOS
IBM
Huntington, Ind.
Noted for Their Musical Beauty
of Tone and Artistic Style
ATTRACTIVE
PRICES
Factory
Executive Offices
Leominster,
138th St. and Walton Ave.
Mass.
New York
Division W. P. HAINES & CO., Inc.
STRICH & ZEIDLER, Inc.
GRAND, UPRIGHT and PLAYER
AND
HOMER PIANOS
740-742 East 136th Street
NEW YORK
GRAND PIANO
58 Inches Long
John McCormack
The best exponent of the present Baby Grand Age.
Its tone — its lines — its restricted space requirement and
attractive price—
MAKE IT THE PREMIER AGENCY
Get full details of this valuable selling franchise NOW.
Premier Grand Piano Corporation
Largest Institution in the World Building Grand
Pianos Exclusively
WALTER
LTE C HEPPERLA
Pr.iMwH
Pr.
JUSTUS HATTEMER
Vice-PreiMeot
510-532 West £Zxd Street
NEW YORK
The Lyon & Healy
Reproducing Piano
A moderate priced reproducing piano,
beautiful in design and rich in tone.
Write for our new explanatory Chart,
the most complete and simple treat-
ment of the reproducing action.
Wabash at Jackson - - - Chicago
famous tenor, says,
"The Miessner Piano certainly fills a long-felt want, the
want of a small piano with a splendid action and lovely tone"
Write Today for Miettner catalogue, prices and full
information
^MIESSNER
The LittUlPiano With the Big Tone
MIESSNER PIANO CO.
General Offices & Factory, 126 Reed St.
MILWAUKEE, WIS.
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PRESTO
March 3, 1923
the local Mormon church examined the instrument,
and was so impressed with the merits of the player
that ^hc voluntarily made a little speech, our corre-
spondent writes.
Several sales were directly traceable to this con-
cert and demonstration, and the idea was thought so
Energetic Music House of Salt Lake City good that it will be tried in other cities in the terri-
tory of the Glenn Bros.-Roberts Piano Co. One
Overcomes Opposition to Piano Purchases
part of the idea was the use of stubs on the tickets,
by Demonstrations.
on which questions were to be answered. These
The really artistic performances of playerpianos are stubs were retained and placed on file for future in-
being fully demonstrated by a progressive Utah formation.
The idea of a concert and demonstration such as
music firm. The Glenn Bros.-Roberts Piano Co.,
with headquarters in Salt Lake City, is conducting a this is not new, either with the Glenn Bros.-Roberts
series of concerts in which the Gulbransen player- or with the Gulbransen piano, but certain features of
piano is actually proved to be perfectly capable of the plan were decidedly original and effective. Much
ingenuity and initiative were displayed by the firm in
classic renditions and general concert work.
The series is the result of an experimental cam- arranging the canvass and concert, and it only re-
paign and concert in the city of Midvale, Utah, on mains to be said, in passing along the idea, in the
February 3. This campaign began with a thorough words of the old proverb: "What man has done, man
canvass of the town, made by competent and trust- can do."
worthy representatives of the Glenn Bros.-Roberts
company. All the homes in the town were visited NEW INCORPORATIONS
by these men, and whenever it seemed that there was
a reasonable prospect of a Gulbransen sale, the can-
IN MUSIC GOODS TRADE
vassers left an invitation and complimentary ticket
to the concert.
The results were more than satisfactory when the New and Old Concerns Secure Charters in Various
Places.
day of the concert arrived. A large audience was
gathered, and maintained splendid interest through
Silver Star Records, Dover, Del.; $410,000; Horace
the performances. The program was arranged and G. Knowles, Julian Langner and M. J. Bidwell.
executed by local talent, featuring two local singers,
Glee Compact Phonograph Co., New York; $500,-
accompanied by the Gulbransen. The first part of 000; W. J. Lanigan and others.
the program was a moving picture, after which the
West End Music Corporation, New York City; to
Gulbransen was demonstrated. At the conclusion of retail musical goods; $10,000; A. Levine and others.
the demonstration, an invitation was extended for
Uhnen Music Co., Kenosha, Wis.; to retail mu-
anyone to come up and try the instrument. One sical goods; $12,000; H. W. Uhnen.
young lady took advantage of the offer, and tried
Harlem Music Co., New York City; $10,000; I.
the piano to her satisfaction. The choir leader of Goldstein and others.
Baillard-Cramer Co., Santa Barbara, Calif.; $50,000;
George H. Cramer and others.
Gagliana Bros., Manhattan; to make furniture and
musical instruments; $65,000; S. and G. C. Gagliani.
The Good Old
Attorney, C. Novello, 320 Broadway.
MUSIC STORE CONCERTS
INCREASE UTAH SALES
PIANOS IN ECUADOR.
SMITH & NIXON
CINCINNATI
Pianos and Player Pianos
Better than ever, with the same
"Grand Tone In Upright Case."
Grands and Players that every deal-
er likes to sell, for Satisfaction and
Profit.
Smith & Nixon Piano Co.
1229 Miller St., Chicago
How musical instruments made in the United
States have displaced German instruments in Ecuador
is told this week in a report from Consul General
F. W. Coding to the Department of Commerce,
Washington. The demand for musical instruments
is good, notwithstanding adverse conditions, accord-
ing to the report. Playerpianos are constantly in-
creasing in popularity in spite of their relatively high
cost delivered in Guyaquil, and no home with any pre-
tentious to being well-to-do is without a playerpiano,
while many families in moderate circumstances, and
even some of the poorer people, also have them. The
same holds true, even of Quito, where, owing to the
long, expensive haul over the mountain railway,
playerpianos are still more costly. Guyaquil and
Quito are the two principal markets.
NEW HADDORFF PIANO CO.
RETAIL MANAGER APPOINTED
E. A. Fenstermacher, With Long and Varied Expe-
riences, to Manage Sales in Wide Territory.
E. A. Fenstermacher has been appointed retail sales
manager of the Haddorff Piano Co., with a main
store at 408-410 East State street, Rockford, 111., and
branch stores in Moline, 111., and Des Moines, la.
Mr. Fenstermacher will also have the management
of other retail interests in Illinois and adjoining
states.
Mr. Fenstermacher is a man of wide and varied
experiences in piano retailing. He was formerly gen-
eral manager of the retail stores of the B. Shonin-
ger Co., with headquarters in New York City, and
branches in many eastern states. In addition to his
sales ability he is an accomplished musician.
The new retail manager of the Haddorff Piano
Co.. has long been an admirer of the Haddorff instru-
ments. As an accomplished pianist his high opinion
of the artistic Grand pianos of the Haddorff Piano
Co. was expressed years ago. Today he says he is
"proud to help in the sales of Haddorff pianos, play-
ers and reproducing pianos, which represent such a
great manufacturing achievement."
HARDMAN IN PORTO RICO.
Antonio Perez Pierret, music merchant of San
Juan, Porto Rico, has been given the exclusive
agency for the Hardman line on the Island, accord-
ing to an announcement from the headquarters of
Hardman, Peck & Co., New York, recently.
Oar Motto: "He profits most who serves c
best."
CHAFF BROS.
Pianos and Player-Pianos
tand for
atisfaction and
ervice
Made under a guarantee that
is backed by fifty-two years
of success and satisfaction.
Schafi Bros, instruments are
safe for the dealer to set!
and for the customer to buy.
TbeSCHAFF BROS.Co.
WEBSTER PIANOS
IBM
Huntington, Ind.
Noted for Their Musical Beauty
of Tone and Artistic Style
ATTRACTIVE
PRICES
Factory
Executive Offices
Leominster,
138th St. and Walton Ave.
Mass.
New York
Division W. P. HAINES & CO., Inc.
STRICH & ZEIDLER, Inc.
GRAND, UPRIGHT and PLAYER
AND
HOMER PIANOS
740-742 East 136th Street
NEW YORK
GRAND PIANO
58 Inches Long
John McCormack
The best exponent of the present Baby Grand Age.
Its tone — its lines — its restricted space requirement and
attractive price—
MAKE IT THE PREMIER AGENCY
Get full details of this valuable selling franchise NOW.
Premier Grand Piano Corporation
Largest Institution in the World Building Grand
Pianos Exclusively
WALTER
LTE C HEPPERLA
Pr.iMwH
Pr.
JUSTUS HATTEMER
Vice-PreiMeot
510-532 West £Zxd Street
NEW YORK
The Lyon & Healy
Reproducing Piano
A moderate priced reproducing piano,
beautiful in design and rich in tone.
Write for our new explanatory Chart,
the most complete and simple treat-
ment of the reproducing action.
Wabash at Jackson - - - Chicago
famous tenor, says,
"The Miessner Piano certainly fills a long-felt want, the
want of a small piano with a splendid action and lovely tone"
Write Today for Miettner catalogue, prices and full
information
^MIESSNER
The LittUlPiano With the Big Tone
MIESSNER PIANO CO.
General Offices & Factory, 126 Reed St.
MILWAUKEE, WIS.
Enhanced content © 2008-2009 and presented by MBSI - The Musical Box Society International (www.mbsi.org) and the International Arcade Museum (www.arcade-museum.com).
All Rights Reserved. Digitized from the archives of the MBSI with support from NAMM - The International Music Products Association (www.namm.org).
Additional enhancement, optimization, and distribution by the International Arcade Museum. An extensive collection of Presto can be found online at http://www.arcade-museum.com/library/
Future scanning projects are planned by the International Arcade Museum Library (IAML).