Presto
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PRESTO
May 30, 1925.
SMALL GOODS AND SUPPLIES
MUSICALSUPPLYMEN
Important Matters Concerning Their Organ-
ization and Incidentally Every Phase of the
Music Goods Manufacturing Industry
Scheduled for Discussion at Convention.
The board of directors of the Musical Supply As-
sociation will meet in Room D at the Drake Hotel,
JOSEPH F. REED.
Chicago, at 9 a. m. on Monday, June 8, and the con-
vention proper of the association will be called to
order at the same hour on Tuesday and in the same
room of the headquarters hotel. There will be an in-
terval for luncheon and the convention will be re-
sumed at 2 p. m. The annual election of officers
will be the closing event of the convention.
This association gives evidence of great growth
since the convention of last year and its progress is
seen in good results accomplished. The problems of
the industry are wisely given over to various com-
mittees. The increased importance of the association
assures a big attendance and a profitable business
session during the meeting at the Drake Hotel.
An interesting schedule of topics is arranged and the
discussions following the addresses will be enlighten-
ing and creative of greater interest in the work of
the association.
Problems to Be Discussed.
Its importance is based on its close relation to the
piano industry and many of the problems of the latter
are considered its own. The conditions affecting the
piano industry for good or ill influence conditions in
the musical supply industry.
The interests of the supply man are far reaching.
Standardization, credits, improvement in products in-
terest him. The piano technician has been aided by
the ambitious purposes of the supply man as an indi-
vidual and collectively as an association. Whether
they discuss actions, hammers, sounding boards, var-
nish and other commodities in a formal way at a
convention or informally on the road, in the factory,
piano plant or the wareroom they are refulfilling an
end of the supply men's organization.
The Officers.
The following are the officers of the association
elected at the convention at the Waldorf Hotel, New
York, June 3, 1924:
President—Joseph F. Reed.
Treasurer—David A. Smith.
Secretary—Alfred L. Smith.
The directors elected at the same time are: James
T. Patterson, Lester 1. Miller. Joseph F. Reed, David
A. Smith, T. B. Brown.
F. J. Weigan, music dealer, of 116 Tuscarawas ave-
nue, Barberton, Ohio, is erecting a store building
there.
NEW ANGELUS ROLLS FOR JUNE
Latest Favorites and Standard Numbers of Good Sell-
ing Kind in Latest List.
The following are the new Augelus music roll re-
leases for June with the name of the recording artist
printed in parentheses:
Etude (Black Key), Chopin (Fannie Bloomfield
Zeisler). Danse des Elfes, Sapellnikoff (Vera Kap-
lun). Silver Stars Masurka, Bohm (Edward C.
Harris). Student Prince Selections, Romberg (Ed-
ward C. Harris). June Brought the Roses (Ballad),
Openshaw (Genevieve Pitot). On the Oregon Trail
(Fox-Trot), Cohen (Perkins and Leith). A Waltz
in the Moonlight and You (Waltz), Solman (Ray
Perkins). 1 Like Pie, I Like Cake (But I Like You
Best of All), Little. Sizemore and Shay (Freddie
Rich).
I Had Someone Else Before 1 Had You (And I'll
Have Someone After You're Gone) (Fox-Trot), Stan-
ley (Alan Moran)- Little Peach, from "Louie the
14th" (Fox-Trot), Roxberg (Constance Mering). The
Midnight Waltz, Donaldson (Perkins and Milne).
Swanee Butterfly (Fox-Trot), Donaldson (Freddie
Rich). Way Down Home (Fox-Trot), Donaldson
(Alan Moran). When My Sugar Walks Down the
Street (All the Birdies Go Tweet, Tweet, Tweet)
(Fox-Trot), Austin, McHugh and Mills (Moran and
Feldkatnp). On the Road to Mandalay, Speaks (Ed-
ward C. Harris) (accompaniment with words).
FOR MUNICIPAL BAND LAW.
I'at Con way, the famous bandmaster of Ithaca,
N. Y , is prominent in a movement to aid band instru-
ment sales by the Municipal Band or Concert Law.
Mr. Conway has consented to act as state chairman
in this movement, which he is carrying forward with
the assistance of the National Bureau for the Ad-
vancement of Music. President Joseph N. Weber
and Secretary William J. Kerngood of the American
Federation of Musicians, have given their hearty en-
dorsement to the plan to take the municipal concerts
out of the charity class.
WESSELL, NICKEL & GROSS
THE SELPO TRUCKS
Manufacturers of
FOR PIANO MOVERS
PIANO ACTIONS
HIGHEST GRADE
ONE GRADE ONLY
The Wessell, Nickel & Gross action is a
guarantee of the grade of the instrument
in which it is found.
FACTORIES:
OFFICE:
4*7 W. 4§lh Sl»«t
Comstock, Cheney & Co.
Ivory Cutters and Manufacturers
Piano Keys, Actions and Hammers
The last word in END TRUCKS. Make your service the best.
These trucks are most complete and sturdy. The frame is cross
braced and riveted, so it can not rack.
The bail has been lengthened to increase its leverage. Also, Sill
Trucks, Piano Hoists, Covers and special made straps.
Manufactured by
SELF LIFTING PIANO TRUCK CO.
FINDLAY, OHIO
IVORY AND COMPOSITION-COVERED ORGAN KEYS
The *nl|r Oempany Furnfehlng MM Katya, ActUn*. HmimM Mid Btmlwta C«mpl««e
Telegraph and R. R. Station: Fifwr, Conn.
Office and Factories: Ivorytott, Conn.
THE: O S. KELLY CO.
or High. Grade
Manufacturers
PIANO 1 PLATE :s
-
SPRINGFIELD
OHIO
Fartory and Offiet
DOLOEVILLE,N.Y
JULIUS BRECKWOLDT & SON, ING.
Manufacturer! of
Saw Mills
Pulton Chain
and
Tupper Lake
Piano Backs, Boards, Bridges, Bars,
Traplevers and Mouldings
SOLE AGENTS FOR RUDOLF GIESE WIRE
WESTERN REPRESENTATIVE:
CENTRAL STEEL & WIRE CO.,
119-127 N. Peorla Street.
J BRECKWOLDT. Pre«.
Chicago, 111.
W. A. B MECKWOLDT. Sac. A Tre
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PRESTO
May 30, 1925.
SMALL GOODS AND SUPPLIES
MUSICALSUPPLYMEN
Important Matters Concerning Their Organ-
ization and Incidentally Every Phase of the
Music Goods Manufacturing Industry
Scheduled for Discussion at Convention.
The board of directors of the Musical Supply As-
sociation will meet in Room D at the Drake Hotel,
JOSEPH F. REED.
Chicago, at 9 a. m. on Monday, June 8, and the con-
vention proper of the association will be called to
order at the same hour on Tuesday and in the same
room of the headquarters hotel. There will be an in-
terval for luncheon and the convention will be re-
sumed at 2 p. m. The annual election of officers
will be the closing event of the convention.
This association gives evidence of great growth
since the convention of last year and its progress is
seen in good results accomplished. The problems of
the industry are wisely given over to various com-
mittees. The increased importance of the association
assures a big attendance and a profitable business
session during the meeting at the Drake Hotel.
An interesting schedule of topics is arranged and the
discussions following the addresses will be enlighten-
ing and creative of greater interest in the work of
the association.
Problems to Be Discussed.
Its importance is based on its close relation to the
piano industry and many of the problems of the latter
are considered its own. The conditions affecting the
piano industry for good or ill influence conditions in
the musical supply industry.
The interests of the supply man are far reaching.
Standardization, credits, improvement in products in-
terest him. The piano technician has been aided by
the ambitious purposes of the supply man as an indi-
vidual and collectively as an association. Whether
they discuss actions, hammers, sounding boards, var-
nish and other commodities in a formal way at a
convention or informally on the road, in the factory,
piano plant or the wareroom they are refulfilling an
end of the supply men's organization.
The Officers.
The following are the officers of the association
elected at the convention at the Waldorf Hotel, New
York, June 3, 1924:
President—Joseph F. Reed.
Treasurer—David A. Smith.
Secretary—Alfred L. Smith.
The directors elected at the same time are: James
T. Patterson, Lester 1. Miller. Joseph F. Reed, David
A. Smith, T. B. Brown.
F. J. Weigan, music dealer, of 116 Tuscarawas ave-
nue, Barberton, Ohio, is erecting a store building
there.
NEW ANGELUS ROLLS FOR JUNE
Latest Favorites and Standard Numbers of Good Sell-
ing Kind in Latest List.
The following are the new Augelus music roll re-
leases for June with the name of the recording artist
printed in parentheses:
Etude (Black Key), Chopin (Fannie Bloomfield
Zeisler). Danse des Elfes, Sapellnikoff (Vera Kap-
lun). Silver Stars Masurka, Bohm (Edward C.
Harris). Student Prince Selections, Romberg (Ed-
ward C. Harris). June Brought the Roses (Ballad),
Openshaw (Genevieve Pitot). On the Oregon Trail
(Fox-Trot), Cohen (Perkins and Leith). A Waltz
in the Moonlight and You (Waltz), Solman (Ray
Perkins). 1 Like Pie, I Like Cake (But I Like You
Best of All), Little. Sizemore and Shay (Freddie
Rich).
I Had Someone Else Before 1 Had You (And I'll
Have Someone After You're Gone) (Fox-Trot), Stan-
ley (Alan Moran)- Little Peach, from "Louie the
14th" (Fox-Trot), Roxberg (Constance Mering). The
Midnight Waltz, Donaldson (Perkins and Milne).
Swanee Butterfly (Fox-Trot), Donaldson (Freddie
Rich). Way Down Home (Fox-Trot), Donaldson
(Alan Moran). When My Sugar Walks Down the
Street (All the Birdies Go Tweet, Tweet, Tweet)
(Fox-Trot), Austin, McHugh and Mills (Moran and
Feldkatnp). On the Road to Mandalay, Speaks (Ed-
ward C. Harris) (accompaniment with words).
FOR MUNICIPAL BAND LAW.
I'at Con way, the famous bandmaster of Ithaca,
N. Y , is prominent in a movement to aid band instru-
ment sales by the Municipal Band or Concert Law.
Mr. Conway has consented to act as state chairman
in this movement, which he is carrying forward with
the assistance of the National Bureau for the Ad-
vancement of Music. President Joseph N. Weber
and Secretary William J. Kerngood of the American
Federation of Musicians, have given their hearty en-
dorsement to the plan to take the municipal concerts
out of the charity class.
WESSELL, NICKEL & GROSS
THE SELPO TRUCKS
Manufacturers of
FOR PIANO MOVERS
PIANO ACTIONS
HIGHEST GRADE
ONE GRADE ONLY
The Wessell, Nickel & Gross action is a
guarantee of the grade of the instrument
in which it is found.
FACTORIES:
OFFICE:
4*7 W. 4§lh Sl»«t
Comstock, Cheney & Co.
Ivory Cutters and Manufacturers
Piano Keys, Actions and Hammers
The last word in END TRUCKS. Make your service the best.
These trucks are most complete and sturdy. The frame is cross
braced and riveted, so it can not rack.
The bail has been lengthened to increase its leverage. Also, Sill
Trucks, Piano Hoists, Covers and special made straps.
Manufactured by
SELF LIFTING PIANO TRUCK CO.
FINDLAY, OHIO
IVORY AND COMPOSITION-COVERED ORGAN KEYS
The *nl|r Oempany Furnfehlng MM Katya, ActUn*. HmimM Mid Btmlwta C«mpl««e
Telegraph and R. R. Station: Fifwr, Conn.
Office and Factories: Ivorytott, Conn.
THE: O S. KELLY CO.
or High. Grade
Manufacturers
PIANO 1 PLATE :s
-
SPRINGFIELD
OHIO
Fartory and Offiet
DOLOEVILLE,N.Y
JULIUS BRECKWOLDT & SON, ING.
Manufacturer! of
Saw Mills
Pulton Chain
and
Tupper Lake
Piano Backs, Boards, Bridges, Bars,
Traplevers and Mouldings
SOLE AGENTS FOR RUDOLF GIESE WIRE
WESTERN REPRESENTATIVE:
CENTRAL STEEL & WIRE CO.,
119-127 N. Peorla Street.
J BRECKWOLDT. Pre«.
Chicago, 111.
W. A. B MECKWOLDT. Sac. A Tre
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).