Presto
Issue: 1924 1986 - Page 6
PRESTO
CONVENTION OF
OHIO ASSOCIATION
Organization of Music Merchants to Gather in
Hotel Statler, Cleveland, September 9 and
10 Plans Events to Attract Large
Attendance from Start.
OUTSIDERS INVITED
Presence of Music Trade Men from Adjoining States
Specially Requested and Satisfactory
Program Promised.
The Music Merchants' Association of Ohio will
hold its fifteenth annual convention at the Hotel
Statler, Cleveland, on September 9 and 10, and the
active organization invites the music merchants of
Ohio and adjoining states to attend the gathering
whether they are members or not. There will be
many features to attract the music merchant inter-
ested in his business. The keen interest of the Ohio
music merchants in the topic bearing on their trade
is a well-known fact. There are a few who are not
disposed to mingle with their fellows and these are
particularly invited to attend and get the argumenta-
tive treatment designed by A. B. Smith, Jr., chairman
of the membership committee, and his associates.
The Business Sessions.
President Chas. H. Yahrling is determined to make
the business sessions of the convention more than
usually attractive to the men who sell the instru-
ments. He wishes to make the business meetings an
opportunity for the exchange of views on the topics
of the greatest interest to the trade. He urges every-
one to consider himself a speaker on a program that
will shape itself as the meetings proceed.
The Chosen Topics,
The postal card poll of the membership of the
Music Merchants' Association of Ohio brought 41
replies. The members were asked to indicate what
six subjects out of twelve suggested, they would like
to discuss. The subjects were suggested by the
Council of the association at its mid-year meeting in
Columbus, Ohio, on March 31, 1924. The tabulation
follows:
Trade-in problem, 30; radio and its relation to the
general music business, 30; maximum selling terms,
22; advertising—best methods for immediate results
and prestige building, 22; are the talking machine
record manufacturers producing too many each
month? 19; credit risks, 19; retail price maintenance,
17; business systems: prospect—shop—collections,
etc., 16; budget—as applied to various departments
and fair net return on volume of business, 16; advan-
tages and disadvantages of handling only one line
of talking machines, 15; accounting and bookkeeping
systems—best for large and small stores, 10; state
legislation needed, 3.
The Order of Events.
There will be three business sessions at the conven-
tion and they will be held in the Lattice Room on
the mezzanine floor of Hotel Statler. The first busi-
August 16, 1924.
ness session will be from 2 to 4 p. m., on Tuesday,
September 9, the first day of the gathering. The
next day, sessions will be held from 9:30 a. m. to 12
noon and from 2 to 5 p. m. Two of the chosen sub-
jects will be discussed at each session.
The Social Side.
But the social side of the convention should not be
overlooked. Indeed, the entertainment committee,
composed of Ed. B. Lyons, chairman, T. R. Buell
and Eugene L. Hale, does not wish the events
planned to be minimized.
The noon-day luncheons promise to be most com-
plete from the social side. Bands, orchestras and
entertainers of the finest will regale the assembled
guests in the Statler ballroom on both days of the
gathering. The informal banquet and frolic on
Wednesday night will be the last word in joyousness.
Entertainers, dancers, recording dance orchestras will
entertain the members directly and the community at
large over the radio. The entertainment will be of
the best and highest quality.
A Ladies' Reception Committee is to be appointed,
which will look after all the needs and desires of the
ladies attending, and will make them acquainted and
see to it generally that they all have a good time.
The Committees.
The committees appointed to make the convention
in Cleveland a success are as follows:
Cleveland General Entertainment Committee—
Geo. M. Ott, chairman and treasurer; Rexford C.
Hyre, secretary; C. H. Randolph, Harry R. Valen-
tine, Otto C. Muehlhauser, F. L. Steiker, T. R. Buel,
Louis Meier, A. B. Smith, M. O. Mattlin, Henry
Dreher, Ed. B. Lyons, Chas. H. Kennedy, Wm. G.
Bowie, Dan E. Baumbaugh.
Executive Finance Committee—Geo. M. Ott, Dan
E. Baumbaugh, Otto C. Muehlhauser.
Outing Committee—Wm. G. Bowie, chairman; Ed.
B. Lyons, Rexford C. Hyre.
Reception Committee—C. H. Randolph, chairman
(and all Cleveland dealers, jobbers and manufac-
turers).
Entertainment Committee—Ed. B. Lyons, chair-
man; T. R. Buel, Eugene L. Hale.
Transportation Committee—John T. Shipplett,
chairman; Dan J. Nolan.
SEES BETTER BUSINESS BY FALL.
J. Philip Bird, president of the Manufacturers'
Association of New Jersey, in the current issue of
the official bulletin of the organization, says "signs
and portents" indicate that the business depression,
if not now at an end, will have given way to a pro-
nounced upward swing by fall or early winter.
FEATURES GULBRANSEN
The Central Gulbransen Store, 2322 West Madi-
son street, Chicago, is featuring in elaborate style
this week a Gulbransen Registering piano in its show
window. The display is noticed by the many who
throng this busy street and the world famous "Baby
at the Pedals," which is electrically operated, has
helped in making the display a fine one.
BRINKERHOFF
Doll & Sons
The Line That Sells Easily
and Satisfies Always
Represent the Artistic
in Piano and Player Piano
Construction
BRINKERHOFF PIANO CO.
OFFICES, REPUBLIC BLDG.
209 State Street
CHICAGO
Becker Bros.
Manufacturers
Southern Boulevard, E. 133rd St.
E. 134th St. and Cypress Ave.
NEW YORK
Arrangements are now being made to inform piano
owners, through the air, of the necessity of keeping
the piano in proper condition.
Charles Deutschmann, president of the National
Association of Piano Tuners, Inc., with headquarters
at 22 Quincy street, Chicago, is firm in his belief
that broadcasting the care of the piano will be a
good form of instruction to piano owners, many of
whom are careless in keeping in condition the great-
est musical instrument in the world.
Mr. Deutschmann is'also of the opinion that the
urging of better care of the piano through the air
will be a trade stimulant and will benefit in a general
way, inasmuch as it will create interest on the part
of those who have no piano as well as those who
have instruments in the homes.
The broadcasting will be done over the new radio
station, WQJ, recently installed at the Rainbo Gar-
dens, Clark and Lawrence street, Chicago, and oper-
ated by the Calumet Baking Powder Company.
The present plans include a talk of^en minutes
and, if possible, an illustration will be made giving
the difference of a piano in tune and one that is out
of tune.
There is no doubt as to the effect this information
will have on the radio public, as the majority are
piano owners and many have never been enlightened
on the subject of keeping the piano well tuned, which
is the most essential factor in preserving the instru-
ment and assuring good enjoyable music.
NEW KENTUCKY BRANCH.
" Built on Family Pride"
Jacob Doll & Sons, Inc
Charles Deutschmann, President N. A. P. T.
Inc., Believes the Public Should Be In-
formed About Keeping Pianos Tuned.
The Lyric Piano Co., Cincinnati, has opened a
branch store in Maysville, Ky. The new store is at
213 Court street and is handsomely equipped for the
showing of a fine line of pianos and other music
goods.
Player-Pianos
and Pianos
JACOB DOLL & SONS
STODART
WELLSMORE
TUNERS TO BROADCAST
FROM STATION WQJ
of
HIGH GRADE PIANOS
and PLAYER PIANOS
The 3hfardman dZine
is a complete line
It comprises a range of artisti-
cally w o r t h y instruments to
please practically every purse:
T h e 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.
Factory and Warerooms
767-769 Tenth Avenue, New York
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CONVENTION OF
OHIO ASSOCIATION
Organization of Music Merchants to Gather in
Hotel Statler, Cleveland, September 9 and
10 Plans Events to Attract Large
Attendance from Start.
OUTSIDERS INVITED
Presence of Music Trade Men from Adjoining States
Specially Requested and Satisfactory
Program Promised.
The Music Merchants' Association of Ohio will
hold its fifteenth annual convention at the Hotel
Statler, Cleveland, on September 9 and 10, and the
active organization invites the music merchants of
Ohio and adjoining states to attend the gathering
whether they are members or not. There will be
many features to attract the music merchant inter-
ested in his business. The keen interest of the Ohio
music merchants in the topic bearing on their trade
is a well-known fact. There are a few who are not
disposed to mingle with their fellows and these are
particularly invited to attend and get the argumenta-
tive treatment designed by A. B. Smith, Jr., chairman
of the membership committee, and his associates.
The Business Sessions.
President Chas. H. Yahrling is determined to make
the business sessions of the convention more than
usually attractive to the men who sell the instru-
ments. He wishes to make the business meetings an
opportunity for the exchange of views on the topics
of the greatest interest to the trade. He urges every-
one to consider himself a speaker on a program that
will shape itself as the meetings proceed.
The Chosen Topics,
The postal card poll of the membership of the
Music Merchants' Association of Ohio brought 41
replies. The members were asked to indicate what
six subjects out of twelve suggested, they would like
to discuss. The subjects were suggested by the
Council of the association at its mid-year meeting in
Columbus, Ohio, on March 31, 1924. The tabulation
follows:
Trade-in problem, 30; radio and its relation to the
general music business, 30; maximum selling terms,
22; advertising—best methods for immediate results
and prestige building, 22; are the talking machine
record manufacturers producing too many each
month? 19; credit risks, 19; retail price maintenance,
17; business systems: prospect—shop—collections,
etc., 16; budget—as applied to various departments
and fair net return on volume of business, 16; advan-
tages and disadvantages of handling only one line
of talking machines, 15; accounting and bookkeeping
systems—best for large and small stores, 10; state
legislation needed, 3.
The Order of Events.
There will be three business sessions at the conven-
tion and they will be held in the Lattice Room on
the mezzanine floor of Hotel Statler. The first busi-
August 16, 1924.
ness session will be from 2 to 4 p. m., on Tuesday,
September 9, the first day of the gathering. The
next day, sessions will be held from 9:30 a. m. to 12
noon and from 2 to 5 p. m. Two of the chosen sub-
jects will be discussed at each session.
The Social Side.
But the social side of the convention should not be
overlooked. Indeed, the entertainment committee,
composed of Ed. B. Lyons, chairman, T. R. Buell
and Eugene L. Hale, does not wish the events
planned to be minimized.
The noon-day luncheons promise to be most com-
plete from the social side. Bands, orchestras and
entertainers of the finest will regale the assembled
guests in the Statler ballroom on both days of the
gathering. The informal banquet and frolic on
Wednesday night will be the last word in joyousness.
Entertainers, dancers, recording dance orchestras will
entertain the members directly and the community at
large over the radio. The entertainment will be of
the best and highest quality.
A Ladies' Reception Committee is to be appointed,
which will look after all the needs and desires of the
ladies attending, and will make them acquainted and
see to it generally that they all have a good time.
The Committees.
The committees appointed to make the convention
in Cleveland a success are as follows:
Cleveland General Entertainment Committee—
Geo. M. Ott, chairman and treasurer; Rexford C.
Hyre, secretary; C. H. Randolph, Harry R. Valen-
tine, Otto C. Muehlhauser, F. L. Steiker, T. R. Buel,
Louis Meier, A. B. Smith, M. O. Mattlin, Henry
Dreher, Ed. B. Lyons, Chas. H. Kennedy, Wm. G.
Bowie, Dan E. Baumbaugh.
Executive Finance Committee—Geo. M. Ott, Dan
E. Baumbaugh, Otto C. Muehlhauser.
Outing Committee—Wm. G. Bowie, chairman; Ed.
B. Lyons, Rexford C. Hyre.
Reception Committee—C. H. Randolph, chairman
(and all Cleveland dealers, jobbers and manufac-
turers).
Entertainment Committee—Ed. B. Lyons, chair-
man; T. R. Buel, Eugene L. Hale.
Transportation Committee—John T. Shipplett,
chairman; Dan J. Nolan.
SEES BETTER BUSINESS BY FALL.
J. Philip Bird, president of the Manufacturers'
Association of New Jersey, in the current issue of
the official bulletin of the organization, says "signs
and portents" indicate that the business depression,
if not now at an end, will have given way to a pro-
nounced upward swing by fall or early winter.
FEATURES GULBRANSEN
The Central Gulbransen Store, 2322 West Madi-
son street, Chicago, is featuring in elaborate style
this week a Gulbransen Registering piano in its show
window. The display is noticed by the many who
throng this busy street and the world famous "Baby
at the Pedals," which is electrically operated, has
helped in making the display a fine one.
BRINKERHOFF
Doll & Sons
The Line That Sells Easily
and Satisfies Always
Represent the Artistic
in Piano and Player Piano
Construction
BRINKERHOFF PIANO CO.
OFFICES, REPUBLIC BLDG.
209 State Street
CHICAGO
Becker Bros.
Manufacturers
Southern Boulevard, E. 133rd St.
E. 134th St. and Cypress Ave.
NEW YORK
Arrangements are now being made to inform piano
owners, through the air, of the necessity of keeping
the piano in proper condition.
Charles Deutschmann, president of the National
Association of Piano Tuners, Inc., with headquarters
at 22 Quincy street, Chicago, is firm in his belief
that broadcasting the care of the piano will be a
good form of instruction to piano owners, many of
whom are careless in keeping in condition the great-
est musical instrument in the world.
Mr. Deutschmann is'also of the opinion that the
urging of better care of the piano through the air
will be a trade stimulant and will benefit in a general
way, inasmuch as it will create interest on the part
of those who have no piano as well as those who
have instruments in the homes.
The broadcasting will be done over the new radio
station, WQJ, recently installed at the Rainbo Gar-
dens, Clark and Lawrence street, Chicago, and oper-
ated by the Calumet Baking Powder Company.
The present plans include a talk of^en minutes
and, if possible, an illustration will be made giving
the difference of a piano in tune and one that is out
of tune.
There is no doubt as to the effect this information
will have on the radio public, as the majority are
piano owners and many have never been enlightened
on the subject of keeping the piano well tuned, which
is the most essential factor in preserving the instru-
ment and assuring good enjoyable music.
NEW KENTUCKY BRANCH.
" Built on Family Pride"
Jacob Doll & Sons, Inc
Charles Deutschmann, President N. A. P. T.
Inc., Believes the Public Should Be In-
formed About Keeping Pianos Tuned.
The Lyric Piano Co., Cincinnati, has opened a
branch store in Maysville, Ky. The new store is at
213 Court street and is handsomely equipped for the
showing of a fine line of pianos and other music
goods.
Player-Pianos
and Pianos
JACOB DOLL & SONS
STODART
WELLSMORE
TUNERS TO BROADCAST
FROM STATION WQJ
of
HIGH GRADE PIANOS
and PLAYER PIANOS
The 3hfardman dZine
is a complete line
It comprises a range of artisti-
cally w o r t h y instruments to
please practically every purse:
T h e 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.
Factory and Warerooms
767-769 Tenth Avenue, New York
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).