Presto
Issue: 1924 1968 - Page 20
PRESTO
18
"AS MAINE GOES, SO
GOES THE COUNTRY"
President Lawrence, of Music Industries
Chamber of Commerce, Sees Significance
and Cheer in Work of Commissioner.
Richard W. Lawrence, president of the Music In-
dustries Chamber of Commerce, is confident that
the National Convention at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel
in New York, June 1-5, will prove a success. The
fact is exemplified by the work being done by Ralph
W. E. Hunt, of Portland, Maine, State Commissioner
for the National Association of Music Merchants.
Reports received by Mr. Lawrence show that as
long ago as February 20th Mr. Hunt began calling
the attention of the Maine music merchants to the
importance of attendance at the convention and the
advisability of becoming members of the .National
Association of Music Merchants.
"This letter is to call your attention to the coming
Music Industries Conventions in New York City, the
week of June 1st. Special rates have been granted at
the Waldorf-Astoria as follows: A single room with
bath, $5 per day and up. A double room with bath,
$8 per day and up. Other good hotels offer rates for
good rooms as low as $3 a day.
"Our convention this year will be of great impor-
tance to each member of the music trades and will be
well worth the cost of the trip both from a business
and social standpoint. I shall be pleased to assist in
the matter of hotel reservations or furnish more de-
tailed information about the convention if you desire
it.
"If you are not already a member of the National
Music Merchants' Association, why not write your
check now and mail it in the enclosed addressed en-
velope today. Every dollar sent in as membership
dues to our National Association is directly helping to
advance the cause of music and the music trades in
the State of Maine, as well as in every section of the
United States.
"The time is approaching when the music merchants
of Maine should arrange a conference to consider a
permanent organization of a state association for the
advancement of the music business in this section."
BOY PIANIST CHOOSES
HAZELTON BROTHERS' GRAND
Stanley Scudder, the Akron Marvel, Makes Select'on
in Smith & Mitten Store.
Stanley Scudder is an eleven-year-old pianist who
is attracting wide attention on the concert stage,
where he plays on a Hazleton Brothers Grand. The
story of how he made his choice of a piano is an
interesting one.
In going the rounds in search of an instrument with
which he could best express himself musically, he
walked into the store of Smith & Mitten, in his native
town of Akron, one day. Mr. Smith showed him
the Hazelton Grand. He began by running over the
keys in the usual manner. Then he played Pader-
ewski's Minuet. Next he played Rubenstein's Melody
in F, followed by Chopin's Etude. Other selections
followed, and Mr. Smith was carried away by the
charm of the boy's playing. He forgot for the time
that Stanley was a prospective customer, out to pur-
chase a piano. Meantime the tone and finger-action
of the Hazelton Grand were equally captivating to
Master Stanley. It led him on from one piece to
another until he had, quite unconsciously, virtually
given a concert for the benefit of the people in the
April 12, 1924.
store, who were gathered round him during all this
time, most interested and appreciative listeners.
Last week the boy artist wrote the following letter:
"196 Gale street, Akron, Ohio.
"Smith & Mitten Co.
"Dear Sirs: I wish to express to you my apprecia-
tion for the extremely artistic piano, the Hazelton
Bros, piano, the parlor grand size, which we have re-
cently purchased from you. I can honestly say 1
have never heard or played a piano with such beauti-
ful tones of harmony. The action is perfect. Very
sincerely,
"STANLEY SCUDDEK."
IMPORTANT TRADE
MERGER IN CANTON, 0.
Alford-Fryar Piano Co., and Music Depart-
ment of Klein-Heffelman-Zollers Co.,
Big Department Store, Are Combined.
The Alford-Fr.yar Piano Co., Canton, O.. and the
music department of the Klein-Heffelman-Zollers Co.,
in the same city were merged last week and this week
the immense stocks of the two concerns will be com-
bined in the music department of the department
store, which will result in the most extensive piano
and playerpiano presentation in the state. The entire
third floor will be given over to the music stock and
in addition talking machines and records will be con-
tinued on the mezzanine floor.
The manager of the combined businesses will be
C. M. Alford, who is widely known in the trade. He
has had wide experiences and has achieved continu-
ous successes since he organized the Alford-Fryar
Piano Co. in 1912. He has been active in the affairs
of the Music Merchants' National Association, the
Ohio Music Merchants' Association and the Canton
Music Dealers' Association.
The piano department of the Klein-Heffelman-Zol-
lers Co. has had a triumphant record since it was
established over thirty years ago. A great many
pianos and players from the fine line of the big de-
partment store are proud possessions of thousands of
appreciative people in and about Canton.
CONVENTION POLICIES
OUTLINED BY PRESIDENT
Robt. Watkin and Official of National Music Mer-
chants' Association Issue List of Suggestions.
The main purposes of the forthcoming convention
of the National Music Merchants' Association to be
held at the Hotel Astor, New York, in June, should
be in conformity with the suggestions comprised in
a letter this week from Robert Watkin, president. The
policies agreed in by the other official of the asso-
ciation are:
(a) National in its scope.
(b) For the encouragement of local and state as-
sociations in every section.
(c) Devoid of manufacturers' exhibits.
(d) Devoted to debates and discussions open to
all from the floor rather than to addresses and pre-
pared papers.
A new building will be erected by the Walkins Co.,
8907 Lorain avenue, Cleveland, Ohio, which conducts
a music department.
™ j f c Ond u ri rig*
TH!
SOME RECENT VISITORS TO
LYON & HEALY'S WHOLESALE
lhe ^/xardman JL^ine
is a complete li?ie
Business Conditions Reported Improving With Open-
ing Up of Highways and Better Weather.
It comprises a range of artisti-
cally w o r t h y instruments to
please practically every purse:
The Hardman, official piano of
the Metropolitan Opera House;
the Harrington and the Hensel
Pianos in which is found that in-
builtdurabilitythatcharacterizes
all Hardman-made instruments;
the wonderful Hardman Repro-
ducing Piano; the Hardman
Autotone (the perfect player-
piano); and the popular Playo-
tone.
Among the music firms who have been availing
themselves of Chicago's market opportunities recently
are Mr. Eastman, Petersburg, 111.; Emerson Piano
Company, Decatur, 111.; Williams Piano Company,
Sioux Falls, No. Dak.; Hosack Music Store, Angola,
Ind.; Mr. Middleton, Eagle Grove, Iowa; Mr. Chap-
man, Lamonte, 111.
All reported that business conditions were improv-
ing with the opening up of highways and better
weather conditions.
PIANO CLUB LUNCHEON.
Arthur G. Taylor, vice-president of the National
Salesmen's Training Association, gave one of his in-
teresting talks to the Piano Club of Chicago at the
Illinois Athletic Club, Monday of this week. Mr.
Taylor is the author of the Sales Manuals used by
Henry C. Lytton & iSons (The Hub) and the F. B.
Stearns Automobile Co., and for two years conducted
the "Take It Up With Taylor" corner in "Sales-
ology." Miss Madeline Rowlson, violinist; Erich
Haase, pianist, and H. W. Baumgras, harpist, pro-
vided the music.
fjiardman
c
New Edition for 1924 Ready—Order Now
PRESTO BUYERS' GUIDE
It Contains Full Lists with Concise Classification and Description of all
American Pianos, Players and Reproducing Pianos, with Sketches of their
Makers. Edition for 1924 is now ready. Price 50 cents, post paid.
NO PIANO DEALER OR PROSPECT CAN AFFORD TO BE WITHOUT IT.
PRESTO PUBLISHING CO-,
417 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO
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18
"AS MAINE GOES, SO
GOES THE COUNTRY"
President Lawrence, of Music Industries
Chamber of Commerce, Sees Significance
and Cheer in Work of Commissioner.
Richard W. Lawrence, president of the Music In-
dustries Chamber of Commerce, is confident that
the National Convention at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel
in New York, June 1-5, will prove a success. The
fact is exemplified by the work being done by Ralph
W. E. Hunt, of Portland, Maine, State Commissioner
for the National Association of Music Merchants.
Reports received by Mr. Lawrence show that as
long ago as February 20th Mr. Hunt began calling
the attention of the Maine music merchants to the
importance of attendance at the convention and the
advisability of becoming members of the .National
Association of Music Merchants.
"This letter is to call your attention to the coming
Music Industries Conventions in New York City, the
week of June 1st. Special rates have been granted at
the Waldorf-Astoria as follows: A single room with
bath, $5 per day and up. A double room with bath,
$8 per day and up. Other good hotels offer rates for
good rooms as low as $3 a day.
"Our convention this year will be of great impor-
tance to each member of the music trades and will be
well worth the cost of the trip both from a business
and social standpoint. I shall be pleased to assist in
the matter of hotel reservations or furnish more de-
tailed information about the convention if you desire
it.
"If you are not already a member of the National
Music Merchants' Association, why not write your
check now and mail it in the enclosed addressed en-
velope today. Every dollar sent in as membership
dues to our National Association is directly helping to
advance the cause of music and the music trades in
the State of Maine, as well as in every section of the
United States.
"The time is approaching when the music merchants
of Maine should arrange a conference to consider a
permanent organization of a state association for the
advancement of the music business in this section."
BOY PIANIST CHOOSES
HAZELTON BROTHERS' GRAND
Stanley Scudder, the Akron Marvel, Makes Select'on
in Smith & Mitten Store.
Stanley Scudder is an eleven-year-old pianist who
is attracting wide attention on the concert stage,
where he plays on a Hazleton Brothers Grand. The
story of how he made his choice of a piano is an
interesting one.
In going the rounds in search of an instrument with
which he could best express himself musically, he
walked into the store of Smith & Mitten, in his native
town of Akron, one day. Mr. Smith showed him
the Hazelton Grand. He began by running over the
keys in the usual manner. Then he played Pader-
ewski's Minuet. Next he played Rubenstein's Melody
in F, followed by Chopin's Etude. Other selections
followed, and Mr. Smith was carried away by the
charm of the boy's playing. He forgot for the time
that Stanley was a prospective customer, out to pur-
chase a piano. Meantime the tone and finger-action
of the Hazelton Grand were equally captivating to
Master Stanley. It led him on from one piece to
another until he had, quite unconsciously, virtually
given a concert for the benefit of the people in the
April 12, 1924.
store, who were gathered round him during all this
time, most interested and appreciative listeners.
Last week the boy artist wrote the following letter:
"196 Gale street, Akron, Ohio.
"Smith & Mitten Co.
"Dear Sirs: I wish to express to you my apprecia-
tion for the extremely artistic piano, the Hazelton
Bros, piano, the parlor grand size, which we have re-
cently purchased from you. I can honestly say 1
have never heard or played a piano with such beauti-
ful tones of harmony. The action is perfect. Very
sincerely,
"STANLEY SCUDDEK."
IMPORTANT TRADE
MERGER IN CANTON, 0.
Alford-Fryar Piano Co., and Music Depart-
ment of Klein-Heffelman-Zollers Co.,
Big Department Store, Are Combined.
The Alford-Fr.yar Piano Co., Canton, O.. and the
music department of the Klein-Heffelman-Zollers Co.,
in the same city were merged last week and this week
the immense stocks of the two concerns will be com-
bined in the music department of the department
store, which will result in the most extensive piano
and playerpiano presentation in the state. The entire
third floor will be given over to the music stock and
in addition talking machines and records will be con-
tinued on the mezzanine floor.
The manager of the combined businesses will be
C. M. Alford, who is widely known in the trade. He
has had wide experiences and has achieved continu-
ous successes since he organized the Alford-Fryar
Piano Co. in 1912. He has been active in the affairs
of the Music Merchants' National Association, the
Ohio Music Merchants' Association and the Canton
Music Dealers' Association.
The piano department of the Klein-Heffelman-Zol-
lers Co. has had a triumphant record since it was
established over thirty years ago. A great many
pianos and players from the fine line of the big de-
partment store are proud possessions of thousands of
appreciative people in and about Canton.
CONVENTION POLICIES
OUTLINED BY PRESIDENT
Robt. Watkin and Official of National Music Mer-
chants' Association Issue List of Suggestions.
The main purposes of the forthcoming convention
of the National Music Merchants' Association to be
held at the Hotel Astor, New York, in June, should
be in conformity with the suggestions comprised in
a letter this week from Robert Watkin, president. The
policies agreed in by the other official of the asso-
ciation are:
(a) National in its scope.
(b) For the encouragement of local and state as-
sociations in every section.
(c) Devoid of manufacturers' exhibits.
(d) Devoted to debates and discussions open to
all from the floor rather than to addresses and pre-
pared papers.
A new building will be erected by the Walkins Co.,
8907 Lorain avenue, Cleveland, Ohio, which conducts
a music department.
™ j f c Ond u ri rig*
TH!
SOME RECENT VISITORS TO
LYON & HEALY'S WHOLESALE
lhe ^/xardman JL^ine
is a complete li?ie
Business Conditions Reported Improving With Open-
ing Up of Highways and Better Weather.
It comprises a range of artisti-
cally w o r t h y instruments to
please practically every purse:
The Hardman, official piano of
the Metropolitan Opera House;
the Harrington and the Hensel
Pianos in which is found that in-
builtdurabilitythatcharacterizes
all Hardman-made instruments;
the wonderful Hardman Repro-
ducing Piano; the Hardman
Autotone (the perfect player-
piano); and the popular Playo-
tone.
Among the music firms who have been availing
themselves of Chicago's market opportunities recently
are Mr. Eastman, Petersburg, 111.; Emerson Piano
Company, Decatur, 111.; Williams Piano Company,
Sioux Falls, No. Dak.; Hosack Music Store, Angola,
Ind.; Mr. Middleton, Eagle Grove, Iowa; Mr. Chap-
man, Lamonte, 111.
All reported that business conditions were improv-
ing with the opening up of highways and better
weather conditions.
PIANO CLUB LUNCHEON.
Arthur G. Taylor, vice-president of the National
Salesmen's Training Association, gave one of his in-
teresting talks to the Piano Club of Chicago at the
Illinois Athletic Club, Monday of this week. Mr.
Taylor is the author of the Sales Manuals used by
Henry C. Lytton & iSons (The Hub) and the F. B.
Stearns Automobile Co., and for two years conducted
the "Take It Up With Taylor" corner in "Sales-
ology." Miss Madeline Rowlson, violinist; Erich
Haase, pianist, and H. W. Baumgras, harpist, pro-
vided the music.
fjiardman
c
New Edition for 1924 Ready—Order Now
PRESTO BUYERS' GUIDE
It Contains Full Lists with Concise Classification and Description of all
American Pianos, Players and Reproducing Pianos, with Sketches of their
Makers. Edition for 1924 is now ready. Price 50 cents, post paid.
NO PIANO DEALER OR PROSPECT CAN AFFORD TO BE WITHOUT IT.
PRESTO PUBLISHING CO-,
417 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO
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/
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