Presto
Issue: 1924 1972 - Page 4
PRESTO
FORMAL ANNOUNCEMENT
BY STEQER & SONS
Eloquent Tribute to Business Abilities of Gen-
eral Manager Charles E. Byrne Expressed
in Communication to the Trade.
The return of Charles E. Byrne to the Steger &
Sons Piano Mfg. Co., Chicago, and his resumption
of the offices of vice-president and general sales man-
ager was announced in Presto last week. This formal
announcement of the fact is printed in a handsome
folder mailed to the trade this week:
The officers and directors of Steger & Sons Piano
Manufacturing Company take this opportunity of in-
complete satisfaction in the future. It will be a pleas-
ure to hear from you concerning your requirements.
C. G. STEGER, President.
Steger & Sons Piano Mfg. Co.
A list of the executive officers of the Steger & Sons
Piano Mfg. Co., is added to the announcements, as
follows: "Chris. G. Steger, president; Charles E.
Byrne, vice-president and sales manager, and Charles
A. McDonald, treasurer.
"Hon. Charles A. McDonald is vice-president of
the Foreman National Bank of Chicago and trustee of
the estate of John V. Steger."
B. SETTEROREN CO. SENDS
INGENIOUS TRADE "TICKLER"
Makers of Small Grands, at Bluffton, Ind., Are Mail-
ing a Convincing Pocket-Piece.
An ingenious quality-convincer, or advertising nov-
elty, has been mailed to piano dealers by the B. K.
Settergren Co., of Bluffton, Ind. It is a sample of
pin block construction used in the already famous
small grands which are being produced in increasing
numbers.
The mite of Settergren pin block is very suggestive
of thorough workmanship. It speaks conclusively
of fine construction, and, in the hands of a good
salesman, it will go quite a way to convincing and
closing a sale. The pin-block, being a mystery be-
yond elucidation in the completed piano, presents a
good selling argument. The cross section of the
Settergren "sample" makes the construction clear and,
as is said on the specimen itself, "a construction of
this kind, together with highest grade tuning pins and
proper stringing, will positively prevent loose tuning
pins."
That is a great attainment, as all piano men know.
It is certain that the ingenious thought of the B.
Settergren Co., in preparing the really beautiful little
sample, is one that the trade will appreciate. If you
haven't received yours, apply for it. It is only 5 l / 2
inches long, and about a quarter-inch in thickness—a
perfect "pocket piece."
CHARLES E. BYRNE.
forming the trade that Mr. Charles E. Byrne has re-
sumed his active connection with the company, as
vice-president and general sales manager.
This news will be as welcome to thousands of deal-
ers and salesmen as it is gratifying to those who have
been associated with Mr. Byrne for many years. The
extensive experience he has acquired in promoting the
best interests of dealers, his adherence to construc-
tive policies in selling and his belief that the success of
the manufacturer depends upon the success of the
dealer are well known.
Backed by the reliable instruments and enormous
resources of the great Steger factories, Mr. Byrne
will b'e a powerful factor in a strong organization,
ready at all times to give the dealer the best possible
service.
If there has" been any lack of service recently, w T e
not only regret it, but assure you that the purpose of
this managerial reorganization is to guarantee for you
Schumann
PIANOS and PLAYER PIANOS
GRANDS and UPRIGHTS
Have no superiors in appearance, tone
power or other essentials of strictly
leaders in the trade.
Warning to Infringers
This Trade Mark Is cast
in the plate and also ap-
pears upon the fall board
of all genuine Schumann
Pianos, and all Infringers
will be prosecuted. Beware
of Imitations such as Schu-
mann & Company, Schu-
mann & Son, and also
Shuman, as all stencil
shops, dealers and users of
pianos bearing: a name in
imitation of the name
Schumann with the inten-
tion of deceiving the public
will be prosecuted to the
fullest extent of the law.
NEW INCORPORATIONS
IN MUSIC GOODS TRADb
New and Old Concerns Secure Charters in Various
Places.
The Montelius Music House, Third and University
streets, Seattle, Wash., recently increased tis capitali-
zation from $60,000 to $100,00(1
Blackman Music Co., Kansas City, Mo.; $40,000;
musical instruments, radio and other merchandise.
R. K. Paynter, president; A. P. Gorradt, secretary;
W. G. Frederick, principal agent, 1209 Walnut street.
Bowden & Leblanc, Salem, Mass.; $40,000; musical
instruments. Adrien Leblanc, 61 Lawrence street,
Salem, and Arthur D. Fowler.
The C. J. Schmidt Piano Co., Tiffin, Ohio; $25,000;
general wholesale and retail music business. F. E.
Spain, Ralph Sugrue, C. M. Hershberger, J. W.
Alberton and Charles J. Schmidt.
FEATURES SEEBURG ELECTRICS.
May 10, 1924.
ENCOURAGING MUSIC
IN SAN FRANCISCO
Members of Piano Trade Particularly Active
in Perfecting Plans for Music Week
and First Spring Festival.
San Francisco's Music Week, the fourth annual
event of the kind held in the city, will be held from
May II to 17, a week later than the observance of the
event in other cities. The music trade has taken a
keen interest in the plans for the celebration of 1924
and the music profession and musical folk generally
have shown commendable activity.
George R. Hughes of the Wiley B. Allen Co., is
chairman of the finance committee and Shirley Walk-
er, of Sherman, Clay & Co., is chairman of the pro-
gram committee and active in providing one of the
most ambitious programs ever arranged for a music
week in San Francisco. Events on the program are
being perfected by various committees: Artists' con-
certs, band concerts, church affairs, army, navy, mu-
nicipal, civic clubs, social clubs, parochial, play-
grounds, public schools, radio and other committees.
Complete plans for every event in the first spring
music festival have been announced and the interest
in the event redoubled. I t will include four great
concerts to be given in the Exposition Auditorium
under the auspices of the municipality and the San
Francisco Music Association. Among -the attractions
are a mixed chorus of 500 voices and four soloists of
international fame: Claire Dux, Merle Alcock, Marie
Chamlee and Clarence Whitehill.
The trade is represented on the committee by Philip
T. Clay and Shirley Walker of Sherman, Clay & Co.;
George R. Hughes of Wiley B. Allen Co., president
of the Music Trades Association of Northern Cali-
fornia; George Chase of Kohler & Chase, and Gibson
McConnell and Byron Mauzy.
QUALITY
in Name and in Fact
TONE, MATERIALS, CONSTRUCTION,
WORKMANSHIP, DESIGN—all in ac-
cord with the broadest experience—are
the elements which give character to
Bush & Lane Products.
BUSH&LANE PIANOS
BUSH t LANE CECILIAN PLAYER PIANOS
take high place, therefore, in any com-
parison of high grade pianos because of
the individuality of character which dis-
tinguishes them in all essentials of merit
and value.
BUSH & LANE PIANO CO.
Seeburg Electric pianos, made by the J. P. Seeburg
Piano Co., Chicago, will be featured in the new
brar.ch store of the G. H. Leatherby Co., recently
opened at Fourth and Pine streets, Portland, Ore.
The company has developed a big business in these
instruments at the main store, 183 Golden Gate ave-
nue, San Francisco. P. A. Shepard is manager of
the new Portland branch.
FOREHANDED ILLINOIS DEALER.
Frank Wilson, manager of the Harrisburg Music
store, Harrisburg, 111., last week made a business trip
to Chicago, where he visited the piano factories, and
placed an order for three carloads of pianos and play-
ers to be delivered to his store during the summer
months.
PIANO TUNING
PLAYER PIANO
REPAIRING
Taught by men of experience
In 8 WEKKS
New Catalogue on Request.
Complete Course $75.00
Schumann Piano Co.
Piano Merchants Supplied With Reliable Tuners
and Repairmen
W. N. VAN MATRE, President
WRITE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Rockford, 111.
St. Louis Piano and Player Repair School
SALESMANSHIP included.
1514 Franklin Ave.
Also NIGHT COURSES
Holland, Mich.
ESTABLISHED 1854
THE
BRADBURY PIANO
FOR ITS
ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE
FOR ITS
INESTIMABLE AGENCY VALUE
THE CHOICE OF
Representative Dealers the World Over
Now Produced in Several
New Models
WRITE FOR TERRITORY
Factory
J.eominster,
Mats.
Executive Offices
138th St. and Walton Ave.
New York
Division W. P. HAINES & CO., Inc.
ST. LOUIS, MO.
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FORMAL ANNOUNCEMENT
BY STEQER & SONS
Eloquent Tribute to Business Abilities of Gen-
eral Manager Charles E. Byrne Expressed
in Communication to the Trade.
The return of Charles E. Byrne to the Steger &
Sons Piano Mfg. Co., Chicago, and his resumption
of the offices of vice-president and general sales man-
ager was announced in Presto last week. This formal
announcement of the fact is printed in a handsome
folder mailed to the trade this week:
The officers and directors of Steger & Sons Piano
Manufacturing Company take this opportunity of in-
complete satisfaction in the future. It will be a pleas-
ure to hear from you concerning your requirements.
C. G. STEGER, President.
Steger & Sons Piano Mfg. Co.
A list of the executive officers of the Steger & Sons
Piano Mfg. Co., is added to the announcements, as
follows: "Chris. G. Steger, president; Charles E.
Byrne, vice-president and sales manager, and Charles
A. McDonald, treasurer.
"Hon. Charles A. McDonald is vice-president of
the Foreman National Bank of Chicago and trustee of
the estate of John V. Steger."
B. SETTEROREN CO. SENDS
INGENIOUS TRADE "TICKLER"
Makers of Small Grands, at Bluffton, Ind., Are Mail-
ing a Convincing Pocket-Piece.
An ingenious quality-convincer, or advertising nov-
elty, has been mailed to piano dealers by the B. K.
Settergren Co., of Bluffton, Ind. It is a sample of
pin block construction used in the already famous
small grands which are being produced in increasing
numbers.
The mite of Settergren pin block is very suggestive
of thorough workmanship. It speaks conclusively
of fine construction, and, in the hands of a good
salesman, it will go quite a way to convincing and
closing a sale. The pin-block, being a mystery be-
yond elucidation in the completed piano, presents a
good selling argument. The cross section of the
Settergren "sample" makes the construction clear and,
as is said on the specimen itself, "a construction of
this kind, together with highest grade tuning pins and
proper stringing, will positively prevent loose tuning
pins."
That is a great attainment, as all piano men know.
It is certain that the ingenious thought of the B.
Settergren Co., in preparing the really beautiful little
sample, is one that the trade will appreciate. If you
haven't received yours, apply for it. It is only 5 l / 2
inches long, and about a quarter-inch in thickness—a
perfect "pocket piece."
CHARLES E. BYRNE.
forming the trade that Mr. Charles E. Byrne has re-
sumed his active connection with the company, as
vice-president and general sales manager.
This news will be as welcome to thousands of deal-
ers and salesmen as it is gratifying to those who have
been associated with Mr. Byrne for many years. The
extensive experience he has acquired in promoting the
best interests of dealers, his adherence to construc-
tive policies in selling and his belief that the success of
the manufacturer depends upon the success of the
dealer are well known.
Backed by the reliable instruments and enormous
resources of the great Steger factories, Mr. Byrne
will b'e a powerful factor in a strong organization,
ready at all times to give the dealer the best possible
service.
If there has" been any lack of service recently, w T e
not only regret it, but assure you that the purpose of
this managerial reorganization is to guarantee for you
Schumann
PIANOS and PLAYER PIANOS
GRANDS and UPRIGHTS
Have no superiors in appearance, tone
power or other essentials of strictly
leaders in the trade.
Warning to Infringers
This Trade Mark Is cast
in the plate and also ap-
pears upon the fall board
of all genuine Schumann
Pianos, and all Infringers
will be prosecuted. Beware
of Imitations such as Schu-
mann & Company, Schu-
mann & Son, and also
Shuman, as all stencil
shops, dealers and users of
pianos bearing: a name in
imitation of the name
Schumann with the inten-
tion of deceiving the public
will be prosecuted to the
fullest extent of the law.
NEW INCORPORATIONS
IN MUSIC GOODS TRADb
New and Old Concerns Secure Charters in Various
Places.
The Montelius Music House, Third and University
streets, Seattle, Wash., recently increased tis capitali-
zation from $60,000 to $100,00(1
Blackman Music Co., Kansas City, Mo.; $40,000;
musical instruments, radio and other merchandise.
R. K. Paynter, president; A. P. Gorradt, secretary;
W. G. Frederick, principal agent, 1209 Walnut street.
Bowden & Leblanc, Salem, Mass.; $40,000; musical
instruments. Adrien Leblanc, 61 Lawrence street,
Salem, and Arthur D. Fowler.
The C. J. Schmidt Piano Co., Tiffin, Ohio; $25,000;
general wholesale and retail music business. F. E.
Spain, Ralph Sugrue, C. M. Hershberger, J. W.
Alberton and Charles J. Schmidt.
FEATURES SEEBURG ELECTRICS.
May 10, 1924.
ENCOURAGING MUSIC
IN SAN FRANCISCO
Members of Piano Trade Particularly Active
in Perfecting Plans for Music Week
and First Spring Festival.
San Francisco's Music Week, the fourth annual
event of the kind held in the city, will be held from
May II to 17, a week later than the observance of the
event in other cities. The music trade has taken a
keen interest in the plans for the celebration of 1924
and the music profession and musical folk generally
have shown commendable activity.
George R. Hughes of the Wiley B. Allen Co., is
chairman of the finance committee and Shirley Walk-
er, of Sherman, Clay & Co., is chairman of the pro-
gram committee and active in providing one of the
most ambitious programs ever arranged for a music
week in San Francisco. Events on the program are
being perfected by various committees: Artists' con-
certs, band concerts, church affairs, army, navy, mu-
nicipal, civic clubs, social clubs, parochial, play-
grounds, public schools, radio and other committees.
Complete plans for every event in the first spring
music festival have been announced and the interest
in the event redoubled. I t will include four great
concerts to be given in the Exposition Auditorium
under the auspices of the municipality and the San
Francisco Music Association. Among -the attractions
are a mixed chorus of 500 voices and four soloists of
international fame: Claire Dux, Merle Alcock, Marie
Chamlee and Clarence Whitehill.
The trade is represented on the committee by Philip
T. Clay and Shirley Walker of Sherman, Clay & Co.;
George R. Hughes of Wiley B. Allen Co., president
of the Music Trades Association of Northern Cali-
fornia; George Chase of Kohler & Chase, and Gibson
McConnell and Byron Mauzy.
QUALITY
in Name and in Fact
TONE, MATERIALS, CONSTRUCTION,
WORKMANSHIP, DESIGN—all in ac-
cord with the broadest experience—are
the elements which give character to
Bush & Lane Products.
BUSH&LANE PIANOS
BUSH t LANE CECILIAN PLAYER PIANOS
take high place, therefore, in any com-
parison of high grade pianos because of
the individuality of character which dis-
tinguishes them in all essentials of merit
and value.
BUSH & LANE PIANO CO.
Seeburg Electric pianos, made by the J. P. Seeburg
Piano Co., Chicago, will be featured in the new
brar.ch store of the G. H. Leatherby Co., recently
opened at Fourth and Pine streets, Portland, Ore.
The company has developed a big business in these
instruments at the main store, 183 Golden Gate ave-
nue, San Francisco. P. A. Shepard is manager of
the new Portland branch.
FOREHANDED ILLINOIS DEALER.
Frank Wilson, manager of the Harrisburg Music
store, Harrisburg, 111., last week made a business trip
to Chicago, where he visited the piano factories, and
placed an order for three carloads of pianos and play-
ers to be delivered to his store during the summer
months.
PIANO TUNING
PLAYER PIANO
REPAIRING
Taught by men of experience
In 8 WEKKS
New Catalogue on Request.
Complete Course $75.00
Schumann Piano Co.
Piano Merchants Supplied With Reliable Tuners
and Repairmen
W. N. VAN MATRE, President
WRITE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Rockford, 111.
St. Louis Piano and Player Repair School
SALESMANSHIP included.
1514 Franklin Ave.
Also NIGHT COURSES
Holland, Mich.
ESTABLISHED 1854
THE
BRADBURY PIANO
FOR ITS
ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE
FOR ITS
INESTIMABLE AGENCY VALUE
THE CHOICE OF
Representative Dealers the World Over
Now Produced in Several
New Models
WRITE FOR TERRITORY
Factory
J.eominster,
Mats.
Executive Offices
138th St. and Walton Ave.
New York
Division W. P. HAINES & CO., Inc.
ST. LOUIS, MO.
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).