Presto
Issue: 1924 1983 - Page 4
PRESTO
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pleasantly conversational, of the impromptu kind that
pleases auditors. He had a range of topics, too, that
evoked his warmest enthusiasm.
These noonday luncheons were admirable features
of the convention and- diversified the events in an en-
joyable manner. Wednesday was "Northwestern
Day, and the chairman at the luncheon was F. M.
Case. The comprehensive character of the gather-
ing was shown in the choice of a speaker. It could
just as aptly been named Sheet Music and Radio
Day, and E. C. Mills helped to give that character to
the event. Mr. Mills, who is chairman of the board
of directors of the Music Publishers' Protective As-
sociation, spoke on the subject of "Relation of Music
to Radio."
Its Wide Territorial Appeal.
The wide territorial appeal of the convention was
marked by the attendance of music dealers from the
Rocky Mountain states and their presence and influ-
ence was acknowledged by setting aside Thursday as
Inter-Mountain Day. J. J. Daynes, of Salt Lake
City, was the chairman at the noonday luncheon, and
Bernard C. Jakway spoke on "Selling Music to the
American People."
The Business Meetings.
The topics for addresses at the business meetings
were vital ones in the trade generally and some of
them particularly concerned the men of the western
trade. For instance, that of ' "Transportation," as-
signed to Morley P. Thompson, Pacific Coast man-
KREITER
Pianos and Players
Have No Competition Where
Beauty of Cases and Tone
Sustain Profit Making Prices.
Everything the Highest but
the Price.
Inspect them Carefully and See.
Kreiter Mfg. Co., Inc.
320-322 W. Water St., Milwaukee, Wis.
Factory: Marinette, WU.
The Best Yet
Graceful lines, rugged construc-
tion, moderately priced. It's the
very best commercial piano from
every standpoint.
Style 32—4 ft. 4 in.
WESER
Pianos and Players
Sell Readily—Stay Sold
Send to-day for catalogue, prices and
details of our liberal financing plan
Weser Bros., Inc.
520 to 528 W. 43rd St., New York
July 26, 1924.
ager of the Baldwin Piano Co., was a subject which,
more than all the others, evoked the attention of the
listeners. Transportation is something that has irked
the music dealers of that section for many years.
Other vital topics made clear by speakers were:
"Price Maintenance," by A. G. Farquharson; "Com-
missions," treated in a broad manner by J. J. Daynes
and E. L. Kelly; "Trade-ins," by George Q. Chase;
"Trade Ethics," by J. T. Fitzgerald; "Radio in Music
Stores," by J. W. Boothe; "Sheet Music." by E. P.
Little and H. R. Skeath; "Musical Merchandise De-
partments," by A. L. Quinn and H. V. Baxter; and
other topics of trade interest which were ably treated.
by those to whom they were assigned.
The Banquet.
Of course, the banquet on Thursday night was in
the nature of a closing number and the dance after-
wards made the event a more
joyous one. Other
social events of importance w T ere the dinner to Victor
dealers by the Victor Talking Machine Co. at the St.
Francis Hotel on Tuesday evening; the Victor
luncheon al fresco at San Leandro and the golf dinner
on Friday at the Merced Golf and Country Club, San
Francisco.
AMPICO TECHNICAL SOCIETY
INVADES CONEY ISLAND
SOUTH CHICAGO MUSIC
CO. EXPLOITS GULBRANSEN
CALIFORNIA DEALERS MEET.
At the July meeting of the Music Trades Associa-
tion of Southern California representatives of nearly
all of the Los Angeles stores were present, and the
meeting included a number of the dealers from out
of town. A vote of sympathy and regret was voted
at the death of George R. Hughes, president of the
Music Trades Association of Northern California.
Successful Organization of the American Piano Co.
Enjoys Day's Out'ng.
One of the big reasons why the Ampico Technical
Society is a successful organization is the laudable
existence of a cordial social condition among the
membership. July 17 lifty-two members plus a few
friends journeyed to Coney Island, and from the
evinced enthusiasm no doubt can be entertained that
the exploration resulted highly satisfactory to all
adventurers.
Upon the termination of a bus ride from Manhat-
tan to Pilmer's famous restaurant, a fine repast was
greatly enjoyed that emphasized the worth of this
well-deserved establishment. All hands then ad-
journed to the well-known Steeplechase, where
rough-house rompers were donned and not one at-
traction was skipped. Such surprising ability,
agility and durability was exhibited by the bunch that
the whole works paused agape. The more noticeable
events were Manager Werolin in the swimming tank
and Professor Ritz on the slides. The tank over-
M. SCHULZ COMPANY'S EXHIBIT
flowed when 310-pound little Eddie got in, and
Adonis Georgie made the slide on one ear. A by-
AT COAST CONVENTION stander
remarked, "This beats anything Bellevue ever
had." The park superintendent wants to sign up
Display of Chicago Instruments at Hotel St. Francis both of these gentlemen to do their stuff nightly, each
Is Viewed by Many Visitors to Convention.
to name his own salary.
Finally one sane member said, "I'm tired; let's get
A very elaborate and prominent exhibit at the respectable again and go home." As the suggestion
Western Music Merchants' Convention, San Fran- was approved by the local police, the bus was again
cisco, Calif., was that of the M. Schulz Co., 711 Mil-" boarded. A tired but still game crowd left for home
waukee avenue, Chicago.
singing, "From One Till Two."
The exhibit was at Hotel St. Francis, and was
under the personal supervision of R. K. Maynard,
EDMUND GRAM CONVALESCENT.
West Coast representative of the M. Schulz Com-
The
many friends in the trade of Edmund Gram,
pany, and widely known in-the trade and particularly
of Edmund Gram, Inc., Milwaukee, will be glad to
among the West Coast dealers.
The display of the fine Chicago instrument was learn that Mr. Gram is greatly improved in health.
well arranged and the popularity it has attained was Mr. Gram spent several weeks at Cambridge Springs,
manifested by the interest shown it by the conven- Pa., convalescing from a breakdown suffered while
tion visitors. The instruments exhibited were of the en route to New York for the conventions of music
M. Schulz models and effectively describe the pro- industries. From there he went to Mount Clemens,
Mich., making the trip by boat and by auto.
gressiveness of the Chicago firm.
Fine Location in One of Chicago's Busiest Suburbs
and Local Advertising Brings Success.
The Brown Music Co., 9119 Commercial avenue,
South Chicago, 111., has experienced as a result of
local advertising a fine and prosperous business with
the Gulbransen Registering piano.
The active South Chicago firm carries an excellent
line of musical merchandise, which it has found very
important in drawing and maintaining a good, steady
trade. The advantages enjoyed by the Brown Music
Company are unusual in the fact that it is the only
up-to-date music establishment in a great business
center. The company, realizing the responsibility of
serving its customers with the best to be had in the
line of music, selected a line of merchandise of known
reputation, among which is the Gulbransen instru-
ment.
Billboard advertising is a favorite with Brown
Music Company and reminds the public that there is
a good piano to be had at its warerooms in the Gul-
branseu Registering piano. The popular slogan,
'"Music as you like it," is prominently displayed as
well as the baby-at-the-pedals on the many bill-
boards showing the Gulbransen instrument.
R. A. BURKE IN FROM TOUR.
( R. A. Burke, Story & Clark traveler, returned to
that company's offices at 315 South Wabash avenue,
Chicago, from a combination" business and pleasure
trip to Missouri and Southern Illinois, early this
week. Mr. Burke had the pleasure of calling on sev-
eral progressive dealers in this territory, but spent
most of his time at his old home in southern Illinois.
The trip was thoroughly enjoyed by Mr. Burke,
who motored to Chicago from St. Louis on the re-
turn trip.
C. D. ALLEN'S SUCCESSFUL TRIP.
Charles Duncan Allen, general traveler for the
Xelson-Wiggen Piano Co., manufacturer of automatic
pianos, 1731-1745 Belmont avenue, Chicago, reports
a satisfactory business trip through Ohio and adja-
cent territory. The company reports excellent sales
by Mr. Allen. A number of new agencies have been
opened and the demand, covering the full line, is
growing steadily.
Special Announcement
On Piano Loaders
Here is a SPECIAL OFFER.
A RARE CHANCE to get
your piano mover at a
bargain price. Money
back offer.
While our surplus stock
of loaders lasts your
check for
$60-SIXTY DOLLARS-$60
GETS ONE
The "BILGER" Loader
Satisfaction, or Money Back
Address
Piano Movers Supply Co.
Manufacturers
Freeman Piano & Phonograph Co., of 112 East
Forty-seventh street, Chicago, are active music deal-
ers in the Forty-seventh street district.
Lancaster, Penna.
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pleasantly conversational, of the impromptu kind that
pleases auditors. He had a range of topics, too, that
evoked his warmest enthusiasm.
These noonday luncheons were admirable features
of the convention and- diversified the events in an en-
joyable manner. Wednesday was "Northwestern
Day, and the chairman at the luncheon was F. M.
Case. The comprehensive character of the gather-
ing was shown in the choice of a speaker. It could
just as aptly been named Sheet Music and Radio
Day, and E. C. Mills helped to give that character to
the event. Mr. Mills, who is chairman of the board
of directors of the Music Publishers' Protective As-
sociation, spoke on the subject of "Relation of Music
to Radio."
Its Wide Territorial Appeal.
The wide territorial appeal of the convention was
marked by the attendance of music dealers from the
Rocky Mountain states and their presence and influ-
ence was acknowledged by setting aside Thursday as
Inter-Mountain Day. J. J. Daynes, of Salt Lake
City, was the chairman at the noonday luncheon, and
Bernard C. Jakway spoke on "Selling Music to the
American People."
The Business Meetings.
The topics for addresses at the business meetings
were vital ones in the trade generally and some of
them particularly concerned the men of the western
trade. For instance, that of ' "Transportation," as-
signed to Morley P. Thompson, Pacific Coast man-
KREITER
Pianos and Players
Have No Competition Where
Beauty of Cases and Tone
Sustain Profit Making Prices.
Everything the Highest but
the Price.
Inspect them Carefully and See.
Kreiter Mfg. Co., Inc.
320-322 W. Water St., Milwaukee, Wis.
Factory: Marinette, WU.
The Best Yet
Graceful lines, rugged construc-
tion, moderately priced. It's the
very best commercial piano from
every standpoint.
Style 32—4 ft. 4 in.
WESER
Pianos and Players
Sell Readily—Stay Sold
Send to-day for catalogue, prices and
details of our liberal financing plan
Weser Bros., Inc.
520 to 528 W. 43rd St., New York
July 26, 1924.
ager of the Baldwin Piano Co., was a subject which,
more than all the others, evoked the attention of the
listeners. Transportation is something that has irked
the music dealers of that section for many years.
Other vital topics made clear by speakers were:
"Price Maintenance," by A. G. Farquharson; "Com-
missions," treated in a broad manner by J. J. Daynes
and E. L. Kelly; "Trade-ins," by George Q. Chase;
"Trade Ethics," by J. T. Fitzgerald; "Radio in Music
Stores," by J. W. Boothe; "Sheet Music." by E. P.
Little and H. R. Skeath; "Musical Merchandise De-
partments," by A. L. Quinn and H. V. Baxter; and
other topics of trade interest which were ably treated.
by those to whom they were assigned.
The Banquet.
Of course, the banquet on Thursday night was in
the nature of a closing number and the dance after-
wards made the event a more
joyous one. Other
social events of importance w T ere the dinner to Victor
dealers by the Victor Talking Machine Co. at the St.
Francis Hotel on Tuesday evening; the Victor
luncheon al fresco at San Leandro and the golf dinner
on Friday at the Merced Golf and Country Club, San
Francisco.
AMPICO TECHNICAL SOCIETY
INVADES CONEY ISLAND
SOUTH CHICAGO MUSIC
CO. EXPLOITS GULBRANSEN
CALIFORNIA DEALERS MEET.
At the July meeting of the Music Trades Associa-
tion of Southern California representatives of nearly
all of the Los Angeles stores were present, and the
meeting included a number of the dealers from out
of town. A vote of sympathy and regret was voted
at the death of George R. Hughes, president of the
Music Trades Association of Northern California.
Successful Organization of the American Piano Co.
Enjoys Day's Out'ng.
One of the big reasons why the Ampico Technical
Society is a successful organization is the laudable
existence of a cordial social condition among the
membership. July 17 lifty-two members plus a few
friends journeyed to Coney Island, and from the
evinced enthusiasm no doubt can be entertained that
the exploration resulted highly satisfactory to all
adventurers.
Upon the termination of a bus ride from Manhat-
tan to Pilmer's famous restaurant, a fine repast was
greatly enjoyed that emphasized the worth of this
well-deserved establishment. All hands then ad-
journed to the well-known Steeplechase, where
rough-house rompers were donned and not one at-
traction was skipped. Such surprising ability,
agility and durability was exhibited by the bunch that
the whole works paused agape. The more noticeable
events were Manager Werolin in the swimming tank
and Professor Ritz on the slides. The tank over-
M. SCHULZ COMPANY'S EXHIBIT
flowed when 310-pound little Eddie got in, and
Adonis Georgie made the slide on one ear. A by-
AT COAST CONVENTION stander
remarked, "This beats anything Bellevue ever
had." The park superintendent wants to sign up
Display of Chicago Instruments at Hotel St. Francis both of these gentlemen to do their stuff nightly, each
Is Viewed by Many Visitors to Convention.
to name his own salary.
Finally one sane member said, "I'm tired; let's get
A very elaborate and prominent exhibit at the respectable again and go home." As the suggestion
Western Music Merchants' Convention, San Fran- was approved by the local police, the bus was again
cisco, Calif., was that of the M. Schulz Co., 711 Mil-" boarded. A tired but still game crowd left for home
waukee avenue, Chicago.
singing, "From One Till Two."
The exhibit was at Hotel St. Francis, and was
under the personal supervision of R. K. Maynard,
EDMUND GRAM CONVALESCENT.
West Coast representative of the M. Schulz Com-
The
many friends in the trade of Edmund Gram,
pany, and widely known in-the trade and particularly
of Edmund Gram, Inc., Milwaukee, will be glad to
among the West Coast dealers.
The display of the fine Chicago instrument was learn that Mr. Gram is greatly improved in health.
well arranged and the popularity it has attained was Mr. Gram spent several weeks at Cambridge Springs,
manifested by the interest shown it by the conven- Pa., convalescing from a breakdown suffered while
tion visitors. The instruments exhibited were of the en route to New York for the conventions of music
M. Schulz models and effectively describe the pro- industries. From there he went to Mount Clemens,
Mich., making the trip by boat and by auto.
gressiveness of the Chicago firm.
Fine Location in One of Chicago's Busiest Suburbs
and Local Advertising Brings Success.
The Brown Music Co., 9119 Commercial avenue,
South Chicago, 111., has experienced as a result of
local advertising a fine and prosperous business with
the Gulbransen Registering piano.
The active South Chicago firm carries an excellent
line of musical merchandise, which it has found very
important in drawing and maintaining a good, steady
trade. The advantages enjoyed by the Brown Music
Company are unusual in the fact that it is the only
up-to-date music establishment in a great business
center. The company, realizing the responsibility of
serving its customers with the best to be had in the
line of music, selected a line of merchandise of known
reputation, among which is the Gulbransen instru-
ment.
Billboard advertising is a favorite with Brown
Music Company and reminds the public that there is
a good piano to be had at its warerooms in the Gul-
branseu Registering piano. The popular slogan,
'"Music as you like it," is prominently displayed as
well as the baby-at-the-pedals on the many bill-
boards showing the Gulbransen instrument.
R. A. BURKE IN FROM TOUR.
( R. A. Burke, Story & Clark traveler, returned to
that company's offices at 315 South Wabash avenue,
Chicago, from a combination" business and pleasure
trip to Missouri and Southern Illinois, early this
week. Mr. Burke had the pleasure of calling on sev-
eral progressive dealers in this territory, but spent
most of his time at his old home in southern Illinois.
The trip was thoroughly enjoyed by Mr. Burke,
who motored to Chicago from St. Louis on the re-
turn trip.
C. D. ALLEN'S SUCCESSFUL TRIP.
Charles Duncan Allen, general traveler for the
Xelson-Wiggen Piano Co., manufacturer of automatic
pianos, 1731-1745 Belmont avenue, Chicago, reports
a satisfactory business trip through Ohio and adja-
cent territory. The company reports excellent sales
by Mr. Allen. A number of new agencies have been
opened and the demand, covering the full line, is
growing steadily.
Special Announcement
On Piano Loaders
Here is a SPECIAL OFFER.
A RARE CHANCE to get
your piano mover at a
bargain price. Money
back offer.
While our surplus stock
of loaders lasts your
check for
$60-SIXTY DOLLARS-$60
GETS ONE
The "BILGER" Loader
Satisfaction, or Money Back
Address
Piano Movers Supply Co.
Manufacturers
Freeman Piano & Phonograph Co., of 112 East
Forty-seventh street, Chicago, are active music deal-
ers in the Forty-seventh street district.
Lancaster, Penna.
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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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