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PRESTO
TALKING MACHINE MEN, INC.
Association Meets at Cafe Boulevard, New York, and
Nominates New Officers.
The meeting last week of Talking Machine Men,
Inc., at the Cafe Boulevard, New York, was the
largest meeting ever held by the association, but ac-
cording to the complaint of Secretary E. G. Brown,
"it was delayed in starting because of the fact that
you failed to let us know by means of the postal
card that is sent to you with this notice, whether
you were going to be with us or not."
Another meeting was held at the Cafe Boulevard,
Broadway and Forty-first street, on Wednesday of
this week when a vote was taken upon an amendment
to the by-laws preventing radio dealers from voting
in phonograph matters which come before the asso-
ciation, and phonograph men, who do not handle
radio, from voting on radio matters that may come
before it.
Walter Lcmmoii of the Malone-Lemmon Labora-
March 15, 1924.
tories, gave a demonstration and explanation of the
new Malone-Lemmon Neutrodyne Receiver.
The Fred Fischer Company, through a representa-
tive told of their plans for the coming year and let
the meeting listen to some of their latest songs.
Henry Hart gave a short talk illustrated with pic-
tures on the popular music talks that he is giving in
conjunction with records.
Officers for the coming year were nominated.
RECORDS A ROLL FACT.
Axel Christensen, the Chicago pianist and one of
the recording artists for the United States Music
Co., in that city is one of the most prominent head-
liners in motion picture theaters and is most popular
broadcasting artists on the radio schedules. That he
is a regular recording artist for the United States
Music Co. is a fact announced at the beginning and
end of all his performances. If you want more of
him buy V. S. rolls in his suggestion.
The sale of records in Santa Marie, Cal., was in-
creased in a big way recently by the music memory
contest held in county schools.
SLINGERLAND
May Bell
Slingerland Banjos
are sold the country over because
they are Highest quality and sold
at a reasonable price.
Over 40 Styles of Banjos, Banjo Mandolins, Tenor Banjos
and Banjo Ukuleles, to select from.
Write for Catalogue
SLINGERLAND BANJO CO.
1815 Orchard Street
NEW STARR PHONOGRAPH MODEL
Two-Tone Console Suggestive of Purchase in Win-
dows of Chicago Store.
A Starr phonograph in the new two-tone console
case is attracting the attention of passers-by in the
windows of the Chicago store of the company on
Wabash avenue, near Van Buren street. Several
sales of the new model were made there during the
week. The new style is a further extension of the
salable line.
According to a recent announcement the annual
output of Starr phonographs is now 35,000 and that
of Gennett records 3,000,000. Every single part is
made complete in factories of the Starr Piano Co.,
Richmond, Ind. The factories of the Starr Piano Co.
are the largest in the world devoted exclusively to
the manufacture of the highest grade musical
instruments.
The excellence of Starr-made musical instruments
is not only attributed to the high standard of con-
struction nor to the high-grade material used, but in
addition to the expert workmanship. The workmen
are not mere transient laborers but master craftsmen.
SELLS RETAIL VICTOR STORE
E. F. Droop & Sons Co., Baltimore, Disposes of
Victor Interests in That City.
E. F. Droop & Sons Co., Baltimore, Md., has sold
its retail Victor business at 231 North Howard street
to Joseph Fink, president of the Kranz-Smith Piano
Co. The E. F. Droop & Sons Co., which has been
associated with the Victor for nineteen years, will re-
tain the wholesale phase of the business. In order
to expand the company has leased property at 204
to 210 Clay street to accommodate the enlarged line.
It is understood that Joseph Fink and his brother,
Samuel Fink, who is secretary of the Kranz-Smith
Piano Co., will operate the new retail Victor business
at 231 Xorth Howard street. Radio supplies will also
be included in the presentations. Remodeling plans
have been prepared which will greatly increase the
value of a highly desirable location.
JAZZ TO JAZZLAND.
The British this week announced a plan to try
broadcasting to America, when American listeners-in
were to swallow some of their own medicine. The
scheduled program consisted of jazz played by Yan-
kee dance bands at a London hotel. The occasion
was said to be the first time the British have tried
to send their radio program across the ocean.
CHICAGO
The Piano Repair Shop
SUPERIOR QUALITY COUNTS
"SPECIALTY BRAND" PRODUCTS
ARE IN DEMAND BY EVERYONE
MAIN SPRINGS—REPAIR PARTS—MOTORS
Write for our descriptive catalogue and price list
which will be of great interest and value to you
THE SPECIALTY PHONOGRAPH AND ACCESSORIES COMPANY
Manufacturers of "Specialty Brand" Products
210-212 East 113th Street
New York, N. Y.
Pianos and Phonographs Rebuilt by
Expert Workmen
Player-actions installed. Instruments
refinished or remodeled and actions and
keys repaired. Work guaranteed. Prices
reasonable.
Our-of-town dealers' repair work solic-
ited. Write for details and terms.
THE PIANO REPAIR SHOP
425 South Wabash Ave.
Chicago
PERFECTION
Benches and Cabinets
The line that sells on sight and satisfies always.
The only solid walnut benches built and sold at
regular prices.
Send for catalog and price list,
No. 25
Perfection Benches with Smith's Patented Interlock*
ing mitre joint.
PERFECTION PIANO BENCH MFG. COMPANY
1514-1520 Blue Island Ave.
Chicago, 111.
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