Presto
Issue: 1923 1945 - Page 7
PRESTO
November 3, 1923
WILL T. BRINKERHOFF RETURNS
FROM NEBRASKA HUNT
Abundance of Nebraska Game Affords Chicago Piano
Man and Party Excellent Sport.
Unified
Cooperation
The Factory
Durable, Satisfaction-Giv-
ing instruments mean real
profit after the sale. The
Seeburg is always recog-
nized as the standard coin
operated player.
Fourteen styles f r o m
which t o select.
The
smallest to the largest.
T h e l a r g e s t to the
smallest.
The Sales
Organization
A trained force of travel-
ing representatives, en-
tirely experienced in de-
veloping automatic in-
strument sales.
Piano men who under-
stand the dealer's prob-
lems and capable and glad
to extend real co-opera-
tion and assistance.
J. P. SEEBURG
PIANO CO.
Factory
1508-16 Dayton St.
Offices
1510 Dayton St.
CHICAGO, ILL*
The Nationally
Known Line
Will T. Brinkerhoff, president of the Brinkerhoff
Piano Co., Republic building, Chicago, returned the
early part of this week from a successful duck hunt
in Nebraska. Mr. Brinkerhoff was accompanied by
a party of ten, including R. D. Gaston, of Hastings,
Nebr., and William Mickel, of Omaha. Both gentle-
men are live music dealers in their respective cities.
The territory chosen for the hunt, which was in
progress for two weeks, was a ranch about thirty-five
miles from Hyannis, Nebr., and it proved to be an
admirable selection. Such game as ducks, grouse and
prairie chickens were plentiful, and Mr. Brinkerhoff
and the members of his party enjoyed the shooting.
A radio outfit was carried along for amusement
purposes, and almost every evening a musical pro-
gram, or a message of some sort, was heard by the
sportsmen. Poker parties were frequent, and last
Sunday evening, while a game was in progress, a
sermon was heard over the radio.
Mr. Brinkerhoff came back to Chicago feeling fine
and said the trip was one of the best and most suc-
cessful he had ever taken.
WESER BROS. COMPACT PLAYER
NEW PRODUCT ANNOUNCED
Big Volume of Introductory Orders Gratifying Prom-
ise of Its Sales Success.
Weser Bros., Inc., New York, reports a commenda-
tory attitude on the part of dealers towards the new
"Weser Bros. Compact Player." Every letter from
the trade is an assurance the company has surpassed
all previous efforts in the production of its latest
model player.
Demands for a smaller instrument have been in-
sistent from the large circle of dealers of Weser Bros.
Inc., and in response thereto, the company has pro-
duced an instrument 4 feet by 4 inches, only 27 inches
deep, built along most graceful lines and having vol-
ume and resonance equal to instruments of much
greater proportions.
Introductory orders from the dealers have been
most gratifying and this number gives promise of
being its most active seller. Attractive illustrations
are ready for all dealers desiring them.
The already comprehensive collection of newspaper
electros, mats, and movie slide advertising service has
been very considerably augmented by the addition of
snappy single and double column ready-to-use, attrac-
tively illustrated cuts.
ED. QEISSLER OF LOS ANGELES
VISITS CHICAGO TRADE
Secretary of One of Southern California's Largest
Music Houses Tells of Excellent Business.
An interesting visitor to the Brinkerhoff Piano Co.,
Republic building, Chicago, this week is Ed. Geissler,
secretary of the Geo. J. Birkel Piano Co., Los An-
geles, Calif. Mr. Geissler, who is widely known in
the music industry, is very enthusiastic over the ex-
cellent business conditions existing in southern Cali-
fornia.
The motion picture industry, which has greatly in-
fluenced the piano business in that locality, is now at
a stand-still to some extent, but Mr. Geissler is opti-
mistic on this subject, and his opinion is that the piano
trade will not be seriously affected by the shut-down.
OPERA STARS PRAISE
BALDWIN WELTE-MIQNON
Rosa Raisa and Giacomo Rimini of Chicago Opera
Company Visit New York Offices.
Rosa Raisa and her husband, Giacomo Rimini, two
of the outstanding stars of the Chicago Opera Com-
pany, returned to this country on October 18 after
spending the summer at their home in Verona, Italy.
The first visit they made after their arrival in New
York was to the recording studios of the Welte-
Mignon (Licensee), where they overwhelmed W. C.
Heaton, president of the Auto Pneumatic Action Co.,
with congratulations.
On the close of the opera season last spring these
two famous artists purchased a Baldwin Welte-
Mignon (Licensee) reproducing piano and had it sent
to them in Verona. At the time of the purchase they
wrote, "We purchased the Baldwin Welte-Mignon
(Licensee) in preference to any other reproducing
piano. We find it is the truest reproduction of the
artist's p'aying." Rimini added, "My De Luxe Welte-
Mignon is an inspiration to me," while Raisa wrote,
"The De Luxe Welte-Mignon is most human—it
accompanies me perfectly." Later the following
letter was received from the Villa Raisa, Verona,
Italy, under date of July 24th:
"It gives us great pleasure to inform you that the
piano with the Welte-Mignon (Licensee) was received
by us in most perfect condition. It gives all of us
joy and entertainment. We have a number of guests
in our villa and all of them marvel at the perfection
of this marvelous instrument.
"Maestro Panizza, of La Scala in Milano and the
Chicago Opera Company, are really surprised how
wonderfully this instrument reproduces the great
artists.
"(Signed)
"ROSA RAISA.
"GIACOMO RIMINI."
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF
POCOMOKE MUSIC CO.
Latest in the Matter of Louis D. Gore Individually
and His Bankrupt Company.
"Take notice that I have this 27th day of October,
1923, filed in the clerk's office of the District Court of
the United States for the District of Maryland, at
Baltimore, an amended first and final account show-
ing distribution to the creditors who have filed their
claims duly proved and allowed in the estate of Louis
D. Gore, individually and trading as Pocomoke Musi-
cal Supply Company, bankrupt.
"The dividend is at the rate of 25.35 per centum on
claims of general creditors filed and allowed and pay-
ment of said dividend will be made by Godfrey Child,
Esq., Pocomoke City, Maryland, trustee, after the 9th
day of November, 1923, unless exceptions to said ac-
count are filed on or before that date."
F. W. C. Webb, referee in the U. S. for the district
of Maryland, has issued the following:
GRANDS IN CLEVELAND.
Harlan Hart, manager of the piano department of
May Co., Cleveland, reports an excellent business in
grand pianos. The call for this type of instrument is
considered a very satisfactory feature of business at
the present time. The May Co.'s music salon is one
of the most active departments in the big store.
AFTER STUDENTS' TRADE.
The Bassallo Music Shop, of Bryn Mawr, Pa., just
outsside of Philadelphia, is going after the business
of the students in the college there. The firm has
opened up a phonograph department and is conduct-
ing a campaign among the students at Bryn Mawr
College for sale of machines and records.
NEW IOWA FIRM.
Space in the First National Bank, Belle Plain, Iowa,
was recently leased by Charles Belknap, of Tama,
who will open a new music store this week. Slight
alterations were necessary to make the quarters in
readiness for a large stock of pianos and musical
instruments.
BUSY SOUTH BEND STORE.
One of the busieest general music stores in South
Bend, Ind., is that of C. W. Copp at 228 South Michi-
gan street, who occupies three floors and basement
and carries a full line of all kinds of musical mer-
chandise. The lines include pianos and phonographs.
GRAND SALES IN TOLEDO.
The W. J. Greene Co., Toledo, O., is enjoying a
very considerable movement of pianos and players,
according to Preston P. Brown, sales manager. Con-
certs rendered in the new auditorium recently have
given a definite impetus to demand, especially to calls
for grand pianos.
MOVES IN HELENA, MONT.
Larger quarters were leased recently by L. A.
Pollack, Helena, Mont., who has been engaged in the
piano trade there for the past fifteen years. The new
address is 124 Broadway. The steady growth of his
busrness necessitated the change of location.
NEW FAIRFIELD, IOWA, STORE.
H. F. Cassel has opened a music store in Fair-
field, Iowa. He has leased a commodious store in
which a modern plate glass front will be installed and
the interior fitted up in accordance with the require-
ments of an up-to-date music store.
A new music firm has been formed in Danville, 111.,
at 109 East Main street, with the title of Frame &
West.
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November 3, 1923
WILL T. BRINKERHOFF RETURNS
FROM NEBRASKA HUNT
Abundance of Nebraska Game Affords Chicago Piano
Man and Party Excellent Sport.
Unified
Cooperation
The Factory
Durable, Satisfaction-Giv-
ing instruments mean real
profit after the sale. The
Seeburg is always recog-
nized as the standard coin
operated player.
Fourteen styles f r o m
which t o select.
The
smallest to the largest.
T h e l a r g e s t to the
smallest.
The Sales
Organization
A trained force of travel-
ing representatives, en-
tirely experienced in de-
veloping automatic in-
strument sales.
Piano men who under-
stand the dealer's prob-
lems and capable and glad
to extend real co-opera-
tion and assistance.
J. P. SEEBURG
PIANO CO.
Factory
1508-16 Dayton St.
Offices
1510 Dayton St.
CHICAGO, ILL*
The Nationally
Known Line
Will T. Brinkerhoff, president of the Brinkerhoff
Piano Co., Republic building, Chicago, returned the
early part of this week from a successful duck hunt
in Nebraska. Mr. Brinkerhoff was accompanied by
a party of ten, including R. D. Gaston, of Hastings,
Nebr., and William Mickel, of Omaha. Both gentle-
men are live music dealers in their respective cities.
The territory chosen for the hunt, which was in
progress for two weeks, was a ranch about thirty-five
miles from Hyannis, Nebr., and it proved to be an
admirable selection. Such game as ducks, grouse and
prairie chickens were plentiful, and Mr. Brinkerhoff
and the members of his party enjoyed the shooting.
A radio outfit was carried along for amusement
purposes, and almost every evening a musical pro-
gram, or a message of some sort, was heard by the
sportsmen. Poker parties were frequent, and last
Sunday evening, while a game was in progress, a
sermon was heard over the radio.
Mr. Brinkerhoff came back to Chicago feeling fine
and said the trip was one of the best and most suc-
cessful he had ever taken.
WESER BROS. COMPACT PLAYER
NEW PRODUCT ANNOUNCED
Big Volume of Introductory Orders Gratifying Prom-
ise of Its Sales Success.
Weser Bros., Inc., New York, reports a commenda-
tory attitude on the part of dealers towards the new
"Weser Bros. Compact Player." Every letter from
the trade is an assurance the company has surpassed
all previous efforts in the production of its latest
model player.
Demands for a smaller instrument have been in-
sistent from the large circle of dealers of Weser Bros.
Inc., and in response thereto, the company has pro-
duced an instrument 4 feet by 4 inches, only 27 inches
deep, built along most graceful lines and having vol-
ume and resonance equal to instruments of much
greater proportions.
Introductory orders from the dealers have been
most gratifying and this number gives promise of
being its most active seller. Attractive illustrations
are ready for all dealers desiring them.
The already comprehensive collection of newspaper
electros, mats, and movie slide advertising service has
been very considerably augmented by the addition of
snappy single and double column ready-to-use, attrac-
tively illustrated cuts.
ED. QEISSLER OF LOS ANGELES
VISITS CHICAGO TRADE
Secretary of One of Southern California's Largest
Music Houses Tells of Excellent Business.
An interesting visitor to the Brinkerhoff Piano Co.,
Republic building, Chicago, this week is Ed. Geissler,
secretary of the Geo. J. Birkel Piano Co., Los An-
geles, Calif. Mr. Geissler, who is widely known in
the music industry, is very enthusiastic over the ex-
cellent business conditions existing in southern Cali-
fornia.
The motion picture industry, which has greatly in-
fluenced the piano business in that locality, is now at
a stand-still to some extent, but Mr. Geissler is opti-
mistic on this subject, and his opinion is that the piano
trade will not be seriously affected by the shut-down.
OPERA STARS PRAISE
BALDWIN WELTE-MIQNON
Rosa Raisa and Giacomo Rimini of Chicago Opera
Company Visit New York Offices.
Rosa Raisa and her husband, Giacomo Rimini, two
of the outstanding stars of the Chicago Opera Com-
pany, returned to this country on October 18 after
spending the summer at their home in Verona, Italy.
The first visit they made after their arrival in New
York was to the recording studios of the Welte-
Mignon (Licensee), where they overwhelmed W. C.
Heaton, president of the Auto Pneumatic Action Co.,
with congratulations.
On the close of the opera season last spring these
two famous artists purchased a Baldwin Welte-
Mignon (Licensee) reproducing piano and had it sent
to them in Verona. At the time of the purchase they
wrote, "We purchased the Baldwin Welte-Mignon
(Licensee) in preference to any other reproducing
piano. We find it is the truest reproduction of the
artist's p'aying." Rimini added, "My De Luxe Welte-
Mignon is an inspiration to me," while Raisa wrote,
"The De Luxe Welte-Mignon is most human—it
accompanies me perfectly." Later the following
letter was received from the Villa Raisa, Verona,
Italy, under date of July 24th:
"It gives us great pleasure to inform you that the
piano with the Welte-Mignon (Licensee) was received
by us in most perfect condition. It gives all of us
joy and entertainment. We have a number of guests
in our villa and all of them marvel at the perfection
of this marvelous instrument.
"Maestro Panizza, of La Scala in Milano and the
Chicago Opera Company, are really surprised how
wonderfully this instrument reproduces the great
artists.
"(Signed)
"ROSA RAISA.
"GIACOMO RIMINI."
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF
POCOMOKE MUSIC CO.
Latest in the Matter of Louis D. Gore Individually
and His Bankrupt Company.
"Take notice that I have this 27th day of October,
1923, filed in the clerk's office of the District Court of
the United States for the District of Maryland, at
Baltimore, an amended first and final account show-
ing distribution to the creditors who have filed their
claims duly proved and allowed in the estate of Louis
D. Gore, individually and trading as Pocomoke Musi-
cal Supply Company, bankrupt.
"The dividend is at the rate of 25.35 per centum on
claims of general creditors filed and allowed and pay-
ment of said dividend will be made by Godfrey Child,
Esq., Pocomoke City, Maryland, trustee, after the 9th
day of November, 1923, unless exceptions to said ac-
count are filed on or before that date."
F. W. C. Webb, referee in the U. S. for the district
of Maryland, has issued the following:
GRANDS IN CLEVELAND.
Harlan Hart, manager of the piano department of
May Co., Cleveland, reports an excellent business in
grand pianos. The call for this type of instrument is
considered a very satisfactory feature of business at
the present time. The May Co.'s music salon is one
of the most active departments in the big store.
AFTER STUDENTS' TRADE.
The Bassallo Music Shop, of Bryn Mawr, Pa., just
outsside of Philadelphia, is going after the business
of the students in the college there. The firm has
opened up a phonograph department and is conduct-
ing a campaign among the students at Bryn Mawr
College for sale of machines and records.
NEW IOWA FIRM.
Space in the First National Bank, Belle Plain, Iowa,
was recently leased by Charles Belknap, of Tama,
who will open a new music store this week. Slight
alterations were necessary to make the quarters in
readiness for a large stock of pianos and musical
instruments.
BUSY SOUTH BEND STORE.
One of the busieest general music stores in South
Bend, Ind., is that of C. W. Copp at 228 South Michi-
gan street, who occupies three floors and basement
and carries a full line of all kinds of musical mer-
chandise. The lines include pianos and phonographs.
GRAND SALES IN TOLEDO.
The W. J. Greene Co., Toledo, O., is enjoying a
very considerable movement of pianos and players,
according to Preston P. Brown, sales manager. Con-
certs rendered in the new auditorium recently have
given a definite impetus to demand, especially to calls
for grand pianos.
MOVES IN HELENA, MONT.
Larger quarters were leased recently by L. A.
Pollack, Helena, Mont., who has been engaged in the
piano trade there for the past fifteen years. The new
address is 124 Broadway. The steady growth of his
busrness necessitated the change of location.
NEW FAIRFIELD, IOWA, STORE.
H. F. Cassel has opened a music store in Fair-
field, Iowa. He has leased a commodious store in
which a modern plate glass front will be installed and
the interior fitted up in accordance with the require-
ments of an up-to-date music store.
A new music firm has been formed in Danville, 111.,
at 109 East Main street, with the title of Frame &
West.
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All Rights Reserved. Digitized from the archives of the MBSI with support from NAMM - The International Music Products Association (www.namm.org).
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