Presto

Mav 9. 1925.
PRESTO
THE AMPICO ATLANTA SCHOOL
In the latest session of the Ampico Traveling
School held in Atlanta, Ga., just closed, classes were
conducted by C. L. Schneider. There were twenty-
eight registrants and thirteen of the students suc-
cessfully passed the examination practical and tech-
nical and have received the much sought Ampico
Credential. Students attending this school came
the Ampico Traveling School classes:
"The Service Department of the American Piano
Co. is to be congratulated upon their program of in-
struction about the Ampico. The school just closed
in Atlanta is striking evidence of what can be accom-
plished under the direction of an able instructor.
Not only were tuners and repair men interested in
NEW INCORPORATIONS
IN MUSIC GOODS TRADE
New and Old Concerns Secure Charters in Various
Places.
The Collinson, Clark & Krell Co.. Cleveland, O.:
to deal in musical goods; $5,000;*E. J. Collinson, D.
L. Clark, H. M. Krell, H. A. Krell and A. M. Miller.
The E. T. Barron Co., Superior, Wis.; $50,000; to
deal in musical instruments; E. T. Barron, Carolyn
Barron and Paul Lewis.
Brunswick Piano Co., 200 common, no par; E. F.
Adams, A. K. Bough, R. M. Clearwater. (Atty..
J. E. Murphy! 165 Broadway, New York City.)
Musical Observers Co., New York, musical publi-
cations, $10,000; C. Levy, W. S. Dryfoos, I. B. Le-
vine. (Attys., Stroock & Stroock, 141 Broadway,
New York City.)
The Central Piano Repair and Storage Co. 1517
North Sixth street. Philadelphia. Pa.; $5,000.
The Naanes Piano Co. has opened a store at 904
South Oak Park avenue, Oak Park, 111.
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AMPICO ATLANTA SCHOOL.
J. T. Mayo. G. W. D. Pilcher. Third row, left to right:
First row, sitting, left to right: C. S. Mullenix, L. O.
H. F. Lester. C. C. West. M. D. Humphrey, E. A.
Kitz, C. R Van Sant. W. G. Brooke, J. L,. Forbes, E. F.
Kndress, L. F. Endress, T. G. McNair, H. C. Melton, J.
Maiston, C. L. Schneider (Instructor). Second row, left
I\ Shookloy, C. C. Shepherd.
to right: J. K. Harwell, W. E. Tillison. H. W. Wood. B.
L>. Wiiis.;ate, E. L,. Moore. C. A. Wallace. F. L. Rainwater,
from all parts of Georgia and one from as far distant
as Calhoun, Term., and in addition to the regular
registrants a number of salesmen and mechanics
attended the session and lectures.
This session of the school, like all its predecessors
has done much toward increasing the fellowship and
co-operation amongst tuners and repairmen. This is
evidenced by many letters received from directors of
the courses expressing their appreciation of this im-
portant feature.
A letter from A. E. Foster,
general manager of the Cable Piano Company of
Atlanta, Ga., expresses the general feeling regarding
the work but many salesmen took advantage of the
classes conducted by Mr. C. L. Schneider.
'"The broad policy adopted by the American Piano
Company in asking the attendance of men from the
independent field received much favorable comment.
We hope Atlanta may soon have another school and
under the same conscientious and able direction."
The next session of the Ampico Travelling School
will open at Dallas May 11. C. L. Schneider, who
will also conduct this school, will be registered at the
Adolphus Hotel, Dallas, from May 4 and during the
school period.
FEDERAL TRADE BODY
MAKES NEW RULING
issue a statement on the filing of a complaint, stating
the charges against a respondent," said the state-
ment. "In the opinion of the majority of the com-
mission this statement, which is given wide publicity,
has resulted in many cases in damage to the respond-
ent and if such a case is later dismissed the publicity
given the dismissal does not repair the damage, thus
resulting in injustice."
In Future No Public Announcement of a
Complaint Will Be Made Until Respond-
ent Enters a Defense.
According to a new ruling by the Federal Trade
Commission, in future no public announcement will
lie made of the issuance of a complaint against a
firm for alleged unfair methods of competition until
the latter has had an opportunity to enter its de-
fense. When the respondent has filed answer with
the commission both the complaint and answer then
will be open to the public for inspection under rules
prescribed by the secretary of the commission.
Commissioner Huston Thompson dissented from
the adoption by the majority of the new rule. He
asserted that "it will permit star chamber proceed-
ings to be carried on by the commission."
The new rule on publicity reads as follows: "From
this date, in the settlement of any matter by stipula-
tion before complaint is issued, no statement in refer-
ence thereto shall be made by the commission for
publication. After a complaint is issued no state-
ment in regard to the case shall be made by the com-
mission for publication until after final determination
of the case.
"After a complaint has been issued and the answer
of the respondent has been filed, or in case the re-
spondent fails to file an answer by the rules provided,
the papers in the case shall be open to the public for
inspection, under such rules and regulations as the
secretary may prescribe."
The majority of the commission issued a state-
ment setting forth its reasons for adoption of the
secret form of instituting proceedings.
"It has been the rule, which now is abolished, to
INDIANA MUSIC DEALER
HAS COMPETITOR ARRESTED
John Firestone's Temporary Headquarters in Indiana
Harbor Closed on a Technicality.
John Firestone, agent for the Wurlitzer Music
Company, Chicago, was arrested in Indiana Harbor,
Ind.. recently, for operating a transient business with-
out a county license.
The law provides that a transient merchant to oper-
ate in Lake county must secure a license at the rate
of $20 a day. Firestone failed to do this, and Hascall
Samborsky, who operates a music store at 3605
Main street, notified City Attorney Brissey of the
violation.
After due investigation Brissey ordered Firestone
to be arrested on a warrant for operating a store
without a license.
Firestone gave his temporary address as the Mo-
hawk Hotel, of Indiana Harbor. He was released
on bonds, and his place of business was closed until
the disposition of his trial.
PIANOS IN DRY GOODS STORE.
The B. Nugent & Bros. Drygoods Co., St. Louis,
Mo., is preparing to add a music department, which
will be in charge of P. G. Spitz, formerly manager
of the music department of J. L. Brandeis & Sons,
Omaha, Neb. It has been several years since the
Nugent store had a music department.
How the Miessner
fits in with
Commencement
(jood music! Few things play
such an important part in gradua-
tion exercises and commencement
programs—few people realize this
as keenly as school officials them-
selves.
Take advantage of Commence-
ment to sell more Miessner Pianos.
No ordinary piano can take the place
of the Miessner for school use. It is
the ideal school piano—low, light,
portable. Easily moved to any
room, or carried out on the lawn
for folk dancing.
Particularly
adapted to Class Piano Instruction,
which is increasing in popularity
day by day.
SEVEN BIG MARKETS
There are Seven Big Markets for
the Miessner—unlimited possibili-
ties for profit for Miessner dealers.
Free booklet, "How to Get Business
in New and Untouched Fields With
the Miessner," fully explains. Send
for this booklet at once and see how
many Miessners you can sell before
Commencement.
Miessner Piano Co.
126 Reed Street
Milwaukee, Wit.
THE LITTLE PIANO WITH THE BIG TONE
MiettBner Piano Co.
126 Reed St., Milwaukee, Wis.
Gentlemen: Please send me the free booklet, "How
to Get Business in New and Untouched Fields "With
the Miessner," and complete information about the
Miessner Sales Plan.
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Name of Store
Street and Number
City
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