Presto
Issue: 1924 1999 - Page 4
PRESTO
STARRS FOR COLLEGE OF THE PACIFIC
November 15, 1924.
MASON & HAMLIN GRAND
USED IN BROADCASTING
Six Chicago Stations Have Selected Fine In-
strument Because of Its Wonderful Tone
Quality and Performance.
F.LiKET OF VANS LOADED WITH STARR TIANOS PURCHASE] > BY COLLEGE OF THE PACIFIC.
When the College of the Pacific, Stockton, Califor-
nia, opened its doors last month, students of its Con-
servatory of Music found it equipped with twenty-
five Starr pianos.
The selection of the Starr piano by the oldest
college in the State of California is only another
honor bestowed on the well-known instruments made
by the Starr Piano Company, Richmond, Indiana,
UNLOADING AT ADMINISTRATION BUILDING.
and this school is only another of the great list of
educational institutions using and endorsing Starr
Made Pianos. The deal was made through J. W.
Steinkamp, of the San Francisco branch of the Starr
MELODY SHOPPE TO CARRY
STARR LINE IN FT. WAYNE
Pianos, Players and Phonographs to Be Vigorously
•Featured in Handsome Warerooms.
The Melody Shoppe, 117 East Wayne street, Ft.
Wayne, Ind., has been appointed exclusive represen-
tative in that city for the entire line of the Starr
Piano Co., Richmond, Ind. The big line of pianos,
players, reproducing pianos and phonographs made
in the Richmond factories will be spiritedly featured
by the Melody Shoppe.
The report from Ft. Wayne further states that the
Ulrey Music Store, 1204 Calhoun street, has been
made a display room for The Melody Shoppe. H.
Lloyd Grosvenor, proprietor of the two stores, will
assume the management of both places, while R. R..
Ulrey, former owner and manager of The Ulrey
Music store, will continue in the employ of The Mel-
ody Shoppe.
DEALERS PREPARE FOR
BIG CHRISTMAS BUSINESS
Merchants From Many Sections, Visiting Lyon &
Healy Wholesale Express Optimistic Views.
Dae to increased buying activities on the part of
the farmer, business has opened up considerably in
Lafayette, Ind., according to the Freilinger Music
Company of that place. Mr. Freilinger recently vis-
ited Lyon & Healy, Chicago, ordering merchandise
Company, and the Peffer Music Company, local
representatives in Stockton.
There is no better school in California than the
College of the Pacific. Moving from the Santa
Clara valley near San Jose where it was founded
seventy-three years ago it is now established in its
new buildings in the city of Stockton and its advent
marks an epoch in the history of this beautiful and
progressive Californian city.
The oldest college of the state now becomes the
newest, yet new only in as far as location, buildings
and equipment is concerned. Its buildings conform
to the latest ideas in regard to ideal arrangement and
its equipment is thoroughly modern in every respect.
Of its music department says the Stockton Record in
part:
''With the advent of the Conservatory of Music of
the College of the Pacific, Stockton becomes the
home of one of the oldest, largest, and best equipped
schools of music in the West. Almost fifty years
old, its products have contributed inestimably to the
cultural development of California. Its courses are
broad, comprehensive and well balanced; its faculty
talented, enthusiastic and efficient; its organizations
in the forefront of similar groups; its graduates filling
positions of responsibility and influence throughout
the state. Its courses for public school music teach-
ers have set the standard for the entire state and
practically every graduate of recent years is success-
fully teaching in the high and grammar schools of
the West."
for Christmas demand. Other dealers who visited the
Lyon & Healy wholesale recently were:
C. H. Kaufman, Herrigh Music Company, Grand
Rapids, Mich.; Ray Lammers, Cincinnati, Ohio; Otis
Bigelow, Dowagiac,, Mich.; L. F. Bidinger, Kenosha,
Wis.; R. J. Brown, Mattoon, 111.; Mr. Sordan, Mankato,
Minn.; A. F. Walter, Cotsworth, 111.; H. C. Ream,
Fairmont, Minn.; Mr. Huntleth, St. Louis, Mo.; Mr.
Scripter, Zion, 111.; Jeff Smith, Rossville, 111.; Mr.
Brooks, Sterling, 111.; M. E. Parr, Bern, Ind.; Mr.
Burnell, Muscatine, Iowa; Mr. Wright, Wright Music
Company, Wausaw, Wis.; Mr. Lyons, Lyons Music
Company, Crawfordsville, Ind.; F. B. Pearson,
Hemps Piano Store, Aberdeen, S. D.; F. Thurston,
Aberdeen, S. D.; Mr. Belt, Roseboro, Ark.; C. W.
Cobb, South Bend, Ind.; Mr. Wieley, Campus Music
Company, Campus, 111.; Mr. Konold, South Bend,
Ind., and Mr. Gunner, Gunner Music Company,
Oshkosh, Wis.
Six broadcasting stations in and around Chicago
have chosen thje Mason & Hamlin as the official piano
in their programs which are heard by millions of
radio fans the country over. The stations are:
WMAQ, Daily News, Chicago; WLS, Sears Roc-
buck Co., Chicago; WEBH, Edgewater Beach Hotel,
Chicago; KYW, Edison Bldg., Chicago; WCBD,
Zion City, 111., and WTAY, Oak Park Arms Hotel,
Oak Park, 111.
These stations are known for their fine musical
programs, in which the Mason & Hamlin instrument
plays an important part. The Boston piano has at-
tained such prestige in the musical world that it is
used in the majority of broadcasting stations through-
out the country.
A late model of the grand used in the broadcasting
stations in the Chicago vicinity is shown in a win-
dow display by the Cable Piano Co., Jackson and
Wabash, Chicago, which alert house is also display-
ing- six beautiful pictures of the instrument in the
broadcasting studios.
GOOD SIZED INCOME TAX
PAID BY MUSIC INDUSTRIES
Several New York Industries Made Liberal Contribu-
tions to Uncle Sam's Treasure Box.
The largest single income tax payment in the music
industries which came to light was that of the Ameri-
can Piano Company, of New York. And there were
a number of others in piano manufacture who fol-
lowed not so far behind. The figures not only indi-
cate wealth on the part of the taxpayers, but also
give some idea of the prosperity and financial ability
of the industry and trade. Here arc some of the
figures of interest to the piano trade:
American Piano Company, $252,536; Kohler &
Campbell, $149,944; C. Bruno & Son, $21,635; Hafd-
man, Peck & Co., $18,424; Wessell, Nickel & Gross,
$11,477.
ALL BRINKERHOFF STYLES
PROVE CONSISTENT SELLERS
Activity of Dealers Noted in Heavy Ordering in the
Month of October.
Brinkerhoff dealers are pushing sales with much
force and energy and have created a demand for all
Brinkerhoff styles in the trade. The month of Octo-
ber closed with warerooms empty and many re-
orders arriving at the Brinkerhoff headquarters, 209
South State street, Chicago.
There the report is made that the factory and
wholesale department is working at a steady pace,
with no indications of a let-up for the fall and win-
ter months. On the other hand the company is look-
ing forward to increasing the producing capacity to
meet the requirements of its many active representa-
tives who are making preparations for a big season.
The holiday trade is expected to be unusually
heavy, in view of the fact that many dealers are
placing their holiday orders earlier and will start the
campaign in advance. This will mean many advan-
tages to the piano dealer not only in the fact that he
will have a longer holiday period, but he will have
a lead over his competitors in other lines of mer-
chandise.
ADAM SCHAAF REPRESENTATIVES.
MANAGER MAHAN'S VACATION.
Sales Manager A. A. Mahan, of the Packard Piano
Co., Fort W T ayne, Ind., and Mrs. Mahan have just
returned to that city from their vacation, which was
spent visiting in Mr. Mahan's old home town, Cort-
•land, N. Y , and with Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Hill at their
home in Linwood, N. J. Mr. Hill is the eastern rep-
resentative for Packard.
CANADIAN COMPANY MEETS.
A. J. Mason was elected president of Mason &
Risch, Ltd., Toronto, Ontario, at a recent meeting.
Mr. Mason succeeds Thomas G. Mason, who died
early this year. Other officers elected were Lieut.-
Col. D. H. C. Mason, vice-president; H. H. Mason,
re-elected general manager, and H. W. E. Pepler,
secretary.
Henry Gearmen, general traveler, and I. M.
Douthit, southern representative, of Adam Schaaf.
have been in Chicago on business at headquarters.
They both report prospects for trade with the deal-
ers as brighter than in a long time past. The Adam
Schaaf line is a favorite with salesmen evcrvwhere.
A GOOD SLOGAN.
Joe B. Kelly, who has been associated with various
piano houses in Ohio and Pennsylvania during the
past few years, is now field manager for the Brooks J
Music House, AUoona, Penn. By the way, the sin-1
gan adopted by the Brooks concern is, "We put the
tune in Altoona."
A. H. Fitch, music merchant of Arkansas City,
Kan., will erect a three-story building to cost about |
$50,000 at 325 South Summit Street.
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STARRS FOR COLLEGE OF THE PACIFIC
November 15, 1924.
MASON & HAMLIN GRAND
USED IN BROADCASTING
Six Chicago Stations Have Selected Fine In-
strument Because of Its Wonderful Tone
Quality and Performance.
F.LiKET OF VANS LOADED WITH STARR TIANOS PURCHASE] > BY COLLEGE OF THE PACIFIC.
When the College of the Pacific, Stockton, Califor-
nia, opened its doors last month, students of its Con-
servatory of Music found it equipped with twenty-
five Starr pianos.
The selection of the Starr piano by the oldest
college in the State of California is only another
honor bestowed on the well-known instruments made
by the Starr Piano Company, Richmond, Indiana,
UNLOADING AT ADMINISTRATION BUILDING.
and this school is only another of the great list of
educational institutions using and endorsing Starr
Made Pianos. The deal was made through J. W.
Steinkamp, of the San Francisco branch of the Starr
MELODY SHOPPE TO CARRY
STARR LINE IN FT. WAYNE
Pianos, Players and Phonographs to Be Vigorously
•Featured in Handsome Warerooms.
The Melody Shoppe, 117 East Wayne street, Ft.
Wayne, Ind., has been appointed exclusive represen-
tative in that city for the entire line of the Starr
Piano Co., Richmond, Ind. The big line of pianos,
players, reproducing pianos and phonographs made
in the Richmond factories will be spiritedly featured
by the Melody Shoppe.
The report from Ft. Wayne further states that the
Ulrey Music Store, 1204 Calhoun street, has been
made a display room for The Melody Shoppe. H.
Lloyd Grosvenor, proprietor of the two stores, will
assume the management of both places, while R. R..
Ulrey, former owner and manager of The Ulrey
Music store, will continue in the employ of The Mel-
ody Shoppe.
DEALERS PREPARE FOR
BIG CHRISTMAS BUSINESS
Merchants From Many Sections, Visiting Lyon &
Healy Wholesale Express Optimistic Views.
Dae to increased buying activities on the part of
the farmer, business has opened up considerably in
Lafayette, Ind., according to the Freilinger Music
Company of that place. Mr. Freilinger recently vis-
ited Lyon & Healy, Chicago, ordering merchandise
Company, and the Peffer Music Company, local
representatives in Stockton.
There is no better school in California than the
College of the Pacific. Moving from the Santa
Clara valley near San Jose where it was founded
seventy-three years ago it is now established in its
new buildings in the city of Stockton and its advent
marks an epoch in the history of this beautiful and
progressive Californian city.
The oldest college of the state now becomes the
newest, yet new only in as far as location, buildings
and equipment is concerned. Its buildings conform
to the latest ideas in regard to ideal arrangement and
its equipment is thoroughly modern in every respect.
Of its music department says the Stockton Record in
part:
''With the advent of the Conservatory of Music of
the College of the Pacific, Stockton becomes the
home of one of the oldest, largest, and best equipped
schools of music in the West. Almost fifty years
old, its products have contributed inestimably to the
cultural development of California. Its courses are
broad, comprehensive and well balanced; its faculty
talented, enthusiastic and efficient; its organizations
in the forefront of similar groups; its graduates filling
positions of responsibility and influence throughout
the state. Its courses for public school music teach-
ers have set the standard for the entire state and
practically every graduate of recent years is success-
fully teaching in the high and grammar schools of
the West."
for Christmas demand. Other dealers who visited the
Lyon & Healy wholesale recently were:
C. H. Kaufman, Herrigh Music Company, Grand
Rapids, Mich.; Ray Lammers, Cincinnati, Ohio; Otis
Bigelow, Dowagiac,, Mich.; L. F. Bidinger, Kenosha,
Wis.; R. J. Brown, Mattoon, 111.; Mr. Sordan, Mankato,
Minn.; A. F. Walter, Cotsworth, 111.; H. C. Ream,
Fairmont, Minn.; Mr. Huntleth, St. Louis, Mo.; Mr.
Scripter, Zion, 111.; Jeff Smith, Rossville, 111.; Mr.
Brooks, Sterling, 111.; M. E. Parr, Bern, Ind.; Mr.
Burnell, Muscatine, Iowa; Mr. Wright, Wright Music
Company, Wausaw, Wis.; Mr. Lyons, Lyons Music
Company, Crawfordsville, Ind.; F. B. Pearson,
Hemps Piano Store, Aberdeen, S. D.; F. Thurston,
Aberdeen, S. D.; Mr. Belt, Roseboro, Ark.; C. W.
Cobb, South Bend, Ind.; Mr. Wieley, Campus Music
Company, Campus, 111.; Mr. Konold, South Bend,
Ind., and Mr. Gunner, Gunner Music Company,
Oshkosh, Wis.
Six broadcasting stations in and around Chicago
have chosen thje Mason & Hamlin as the official piano
in their programs which are heard by millions of
radio fans the country over. The stations are:
WMAQ, Daily News, Chicago; WLS, Sears Roc-
buck Co., Chicago; WEBH, Edgewater Beach Hotel,
Chicago; KYW, Edison Bldg., Chicago; WCBD,
Zion City, 111., and WTAY, Oak Park Arms Hotel,
Oak Park, 111.
These stations are known for their fine musical
programs, in which the Mason & Hamlin instrument
plays an important part. The Boston piano has at-
tained such prestige in the musical world that it is
used in the majority of broadcasting stations through-
out the country.
A late model of the grand used in the broadcasting
stations in the Chicago vicinity is shown in a win-
dow display by the Cable Piano Co., Jackson and
Wabash, Chicago, which alert house is also display-
ing- six beautiful pictures of the instrument in the
broadcasting studios.
GOOD SIZED INCOME TAX
PAID BY MUSIC INDUSTRIES
Several New York Industries Made Liberal Contribu-
tions to Uncle Sam's Treasure Box.
The largest single income tax payment in the music
industries which came to light was that of the Ameri-
can Piano Company, of New York. And there were
a number of others in piano manufacture who fol-
lowed not so far behind. The figures not only indi-
cate wealth on the part of the taxpayers, but also
give some idea of the prosperity and financial ability
of the industry and trade. Here arc some of the
figures of interest to the piano trade:
American Piano Company, $252,536; Kohler &
Campbell, $149,944; C. Bruno & Son, $21,635; Hafd-
man, Peck & Co., $18,424; Wessell, Nickel & Gross,
$11,477.
ALL BRINKERHOFF STYLES
PROVE CONSISTENT SELLERS
Activity of Dealers Noted in Heavy Ordering in the
Month of October.
Brinkerhoff dealers are pushing sales with much
force and energy and have created a demand for all
Brinkerhoff styles in the trade. The month of Octo-
ber closed with warerooms empty and many re-
orders arriving at the Brinkerhoff headquarters, 209
South State street, Chicago.
There the report is made that the factory and
wholesale department is working at a steady pace,
with no indications of a let-up for the fall and win-
ter months. On the other hand the company is look-
ing forward to increasing the producing capacity to
meet the requirements of its many active representa-
tives who are making preparations for a big season.
The holiday trade is expected to be unusually
heavy, in view of the fact that many dealers are
placing their holiday orders earlier and will start the
campaign in advance. This will mean many advan-
tages to the piano dealer not only in the fact that he
will have a longer holiday period, but he will have
a lead over his competitors in other lines of mer-
chandise.
ADAM SCHAAF REPRESENTATIVES.
MANAGER MAHAN'S VACATION.
Sales Manager A. A. Mahan, of the Packard Piano
Co., Fort W T ayne, Ind., and Mrs. Mahan have just
returned to that city from their vacation, which was
spent visiting in Mr. Mahan's old home town, Cort-
•land, N. Y , and with Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Hill at their
home in Linwood, N. J. Mr. Hill is the eastern rep-
resentative for Packard.
CANADIAN COMPANY MEETS.
A. J. Mason was elected president of Mason &
Risch, Ltd., Toronto, Ontario, at a recent meeting.
Mr. Mason succeeds Thomas G. Mason, who died
early this year. Other officers elected were Lieut.-
Col. D. H. C. Mason, vice-president; H. H. Mason,
re-elected general manager, and H. W. E. Pepler,
secretary.
Henry Gearmen, general traveler, and I. M.
Douthit, southern representative, of Adam Schaaf.
have been in Chicago on business at headquarters.
They both report prospects for trade with the deal-
ers as brighter than in a long time past. The Adam
Schaaf line is a favorite with salesmen evcrvwhere.
A GOOD SLOGAN.
Joe B. Kelly, who has been associated with various
piano houses in Ohio and Pennsylvania during the
past few years, is now field manager for the Brooks J
Music House, AUoona, Penn. By the way, the sin-1
gan adopted by the Brooks concern is, "We put the
tune in Altoona."
A. H. Fitch, music merchant of Arkansas City,
Kan., will erect a three-story building to cost about |
$50,000 at 325 South Summit Street.
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).