Presto
Issue: 1927 2145 - Page 17
September 10, 1927
P R E S T O-T I M E S
GOVERNOR TO OPEN RADIO FAIR
Acting Mayor Joseph A. McKee Will Also Officiate
with Governor Smith.
Governor Alfred E. Smith of New York will offi-
cially open the Radio World's Fair in Madison Square
Garden, New York City, on September 19. This
will be the third time that Governor Smith acted in
this capacity. Acting Mayor Joseph A. McKee will
be master of ceremonies on opening night.
To greet the governor and the acting mayor and
the officers representing various foreign countries,
some of whom will make a trip especially from Wash-
ington for the opening, will be the officers of the
Radio Manufacturers' Association, the executives of
the broadcasting stations and an audience of the
most popular radio artists, gathered in the Crystal
Studio, from which the events will be broadcast
through half of the United States.
It is understood that Governor Smith will make
an address of great importance, dealing with the utili-
zation of radio in furtherance of governmental ad-
ministration.
The governor will be accompanied by his military
staff and a guard of honor composed of the Boy
Scouts of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut
will escort him to the show.
VIOLIN FAVORED BY PUPILS
Saxophone Runs a Close Second with Music
Students, According to Tabulated Figures.
Music is more than a means of self-expression to
thousands of men in college today. It spells bread
and butter to many of them, and an occasional spread
of jam for a great many more, says the Conn Music
Center, published by C. G. Conn, Ltd., Elkhart, Ind.
When it comes down to selecting the instrument that
is going to do all this for him, the majority of the
votes are cast in favor of the violin, college professors
and musical directors told the Conn Music Center
recently in its investigation of the situation. Thirty-
one per cent of musician-students select this instru-
ment, these authorities say.
Although centuries behind the violin in point of
time, the newest instrument of them all, the saxo-
phone, runs a close second as the choice of 30 per
cent of such students, due to its enormous popularity
for dancing, vaudeville, motion pictures and for solos.
The piano is elected to third place with 21 per cent;
the cornet and organ are chosen by 6 and 3 per cent,
respectively. The remaining 9 per cent is scattered
over half a dozen string and wind instruments which
have a necessary, but less prominent place in the
band and orchestra.
The financial benefits of being able to play an
instrument, the Music Center points out, are not
confined to the money earned while in college or to
the student at all or even to the professional. The
value of industrial bands is being recognized to a
PRESTO-TIMES WANT ADVS.
A RARE C H A N C E
For Sale—Music Store in live Wisconsin town. Forced to
sacrifice on account of ill health. Rare chance for
energetic man. No competition. Address L. S. W.
29, ''/c Presto-Times.
MANAGERS W A N T E D .
Store managers by manufacturer operating in all of the
largest cities in the United States. State experience
and salary desired. Address "Store Manager," care
P R E S T O - T I M E S , Chicago, III.
SEASONED E X E C U T I V E A V A I L A B L E .
One of the most able executives this office has had con-
tact with is now available. Matured, experienced,
with a known producing and earning capacity. He is
ready for sales advertising or genera) management.
References both business and financial are of the
highest. Address I. I. 9, % Presto-Times.
A N E X P E R T GRAND M A N .
Piano Maker seeks position with a firm contemplating or
now making grands. Practical in all departments of
manufacture.
References. Address A. B., Presto-
Times, Chicago.
RARE C A L I F O R N I A C H A N C E .
To lease, space and purchase, complete stock of Bruns-
wick and Victor phonographs, radios and sheet music
in best location in Los Angeles. Six years' terms.
Modern fixtures. Should do $250,000 annually. Chance
of a lifetime to locate in the best city in California.
Good reasons for selling. Terms. Address "Oppor-
tunity," P R E S T O - T I M E S office, 417 S. Dearborn St.,
Chicago, III.
SALESMAN W A N T E D .
SALESMAN WANTED—Piano salesman, experienced,
for rich farming territory. Give reference and salary.
Loyd's Music House, Sparta, Wis.
SALESMAN.
Manufacturer's piano traveler of wide experience and
good following, with a concern about to make changes,
is open for engagement. Best of references as to
character and selling ability. Address Box 2, Presto-
Times.
OPENING W A N T E D .
Piano man, manager-salesman, of long and successful
experience is open for engagement after August 15
next. Address Box 1321, PRESTO Office, 417 S. Dear-
born St., Chicago.
point where one applicant for a position receives
preference over another if he can play, especially as
a soloist, in the organization band.
CORE STOCK FOR SCHUMANNS.
The piano buying public is freely made acquainted
by the manufacturers with the soundboard and
veneers in the building of a piano, but the core stock
is too often slighted, although it is of acknowledged
importance in the construction of an instrument.
But in the current number of "Iwantokno," the clever
little monthly publication of the Schumann Piano Co.,
Rockford, 111., it is told that "the core stock for
Schumann instruments is sliced from quarter-sawed
stock to the desired thickness and properly seasoned
and dried. It is then planed and sanded to size and
sawed to the desired design. Another drying process
is then employed before veneer is ever applied."
WILLIAM GOOLD GOES TO EUROPE.
Win. Goold, father of T. Amesbury Goold and
George A. Goold, piano merchants of Buffalo, N. Y.,
continues in his seventy-fifth year his habit of making
a yearly trip to Europe. Mr. Goold takes an active
interest in the conducting of the business of Goold
Brothers, Inc., and is accompanied this season by
his daughter, Mrs. Fred L. Armstrong.
/AUSIC PRINTERS
ENGRAVERS AND LITHOGRAPHERS
PRINT ANYTHING IN MUSIC
BY ANY PROCESS
SEND FOR QUOTATION AND SAMPLES
NO ORDER TOO SMALL TO RECEIVE ATTENTION
THE LARGEST EXCLUSIVE MUSIC PRINTER \ / E S T OF NEW YORK AND
THE LARGEST ENGRAVING DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES.
ESTABLISHED 1876
REFERENCE ANY PUBLISHER
THE OTTO
CINCINNATI.
17
ZIMMERMAN
& SON CO.jNC.
OHIO.
TO T R A D E .
Gilt-edge city property adjoining campus of Oklahoma's
largest teachers' college, for $10,000 worth pianos.
R. C. Bishop, Ada, Okla.
SALESMEN WANTED.
SALESMEN—.Sell Ackerman & Lowe pianos and plivers
to dealers in cities and towns where your other Fines
are represented. Two calls on one expense ar<>t>unt
will double up your net earnings. Ackerman & Lowe
Piano Co., Inc., New Castle, Ind.
SALESMEN W A N T E D .
Three forceful and resourceful traveling salesmen are
wanted by one of the strong, progressive piano indus-
tries. Live travelers are wanted to coven ample ter-
ritory and liberal arrangements will be made with
the right men. State experience and present or last
employers. Address "Travelers," Box 11, P R E S T O -
T I M E S , 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago, ML
M A N A G E R W A N T S POSITION.
Wanted Position as Manager by a successful piano sales-
man now managing a large piano business. Over 15
years' experience, am capable of handling salesmen
and breaking in new men, both in pianos and vic-
trolas. Might accept position as floor salesman with
right house. Can furnish best of trade references.
Also can refer you to the house I am now with. P r e -
fer middle west or west. Address "Manager," care
Presto Times, 417 So. Dearborn St., Chicago.
POSITION W A N T E D .
Middle aqed man with 26 years' experience, speaking
four different languages, sober and not afraid of work,
good closer, good floor man and can handle men,
would like to connect with reliable piano house as
manager, sales manager or closer. Address "Closer,"
care P R E S T O - T I M E S , 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
W I L L SELL PARTNERSHIP.
G O L D E N O P P O R T U N I T Y I N C A L I F O R N I A — A promi-
nent, up-to-date, well-established Los Angeles piano
and radio dealer wishes an up-to-date man who can
purchase a ha!f interest in firm selling several high-
grade pianos, Atwater-Kent radios, Victrolas and
Planathropes. Rare chance for an active man to
make a fortune in the golden west. Address "Golden
Opportunity," care P R E S T O - T I M E S , Chicago.
REMICK SONG HITS
Just Like a Butterfly
A Night in June
Swanee Shore
Gorgeous
No Wonder I'm Happy
Blue River
Hello Cutie
The Whisper Song
When I Look at You
Banjo Eyes
Sally Rose
Underneath the Stars
Beneath Venetian Skies
Four Leaf Clover
Moonbeam Kiss Her For Me
J. H. REMICK & CO.
New York
Chicago
Detroit
New Edition for 1928 In Preparation
PRESTO BUYERS' GUIDE
Will Contain Full Lists with Concise Classification and Description of all
American Pianos, Players and Reproducing Pianos, with Sketches of their
Makers. Essential to All Salemen. Price 50 cents, post paid.
NO PIANO DEALER OR PROSPECT CAN AFFORD TO BE WITHOUT IT.
PRESTO PUBLISHING CO,
417 S. Dearborn' St., CHICAGO
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P R E S T O-T I M E S
GOVERNOR TO OPEN RADIO FAIR
Acting Mayor Joseph A. McKee Will Also Officiate
with Governor Smith.
Governor Alfred E. Smith of New York will offi-
cially open the Radio World's Fair in Madison Square
Garden, New York City, on September 19. This
will be the third time that Governor Smith acted in
this capacity. Acting Mayor Joseph A. McKee will
be master of ceremonies on opening night.
To greet the governor and the acting mayor and
the officers representing various foreign countries,
some of whom will make a trip especially from Wash-
ington for the opening, will be the officers of the
Radio Manufacturers' Association, the executives of
the broadcasting stations and an audience of the
most popular radio artists, gathered in the Crystal
Studio, from which the events will be broadcast
through half of the United States.
It is understood that Governor Smith will make
an address of great importance, dealing with the utili-
zation of radio in furtherance of governmental ad-
ministration.
The governor will be accompanied by his military
staff and a guard of honor composed of the Boy
Scouts of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut
will escort him to the show.
VIOLIN FAVORED BY PUPILS
Saxophone Runs a Close Second with Music
Students, According to Tabulated Figures.
Music is more than a means of self-expression to
thousands of men in college today. It spells bread
and butter to many of them, and an occasional spread
of jam for a great many more, says the Conn Music
Center, published by C. G. Conn, Ltd., Elkhart, Ind.
When it comes down to selecting the instrument that
is going to do all this for him, the majority of the
votes are cast in favor of the violin, college professors
and musical directors told the Conn Music Center
recently in its investigation of the situation. Thirty-
one per cent of musician-students select this instru-
ment, these authorities say.
Although centuries behind the violin in point of
time, the newest instrument of them all, the saxo-
phone, runs a close second as the choice of 30 per
cent of such students, due to its enormous popularity
for dancing, vaudeville, motion pictures and for solos.
The piano is elected to third place with 21 per cent;
the cornet and organ are chosen by 6 and 3 per cent,
respectively. The remaining 9 per cent is scattered
over half a dozen string and wind instruments which
have a necessary, but less prominent place in the
band and orchestra.
The financial benefits of being able to play an
instrument, the Music Center points out, are not
confined to the money earned while in college or to
the student at all or even to the professional. The
value of industrial bands is being recognized to a
PRESTO-TIMES WANT ADVS.
A RARE C H A N C E
For Sale—Music Store in live Wisconsin town. Forced to
sacrifice on account of ill health. Rare chance for
energetic man. No competition. Address L. S. W.
29, ''/c Presto-Times.
MANAGERS W A N T E D .
Store managers by manufacturer operating in all of the
largest cities in the United States. State experience
and salary desired. Address "Store Manager," care
P R E S T O - T I M E S , Chicago, III.
SEASONED E X E C U T I V E A V A I L A B L E .
One of the most able executives this office has had con-
tact with is now available. Matured, experienced,
with a known producing and earning capacity. He is
ready for sales advertising or genera) management.
References both business and financial are of the
highest. Address I. I. 9, % Presto-Times.
A N E X P E R T GRAND M A N .
Piano Maker seeks position with a firm contemplating or
now making grands. Practical in all departments of
manufacture.
References. Address A. B., Presto-
Times, Chicago.
RARE C A L I F O R N I A C H A N C E .
To lease, space and purchase, complete stock of Bruns-
wick and Victor phonographs, radios and sheet music
in best location in Los Angeles. Six years' terms.
Modern fixtures. Should do $250,000 annually. Chance
of a lifetime to locate in the best city in California.
Good reasons for selling. Terms. Address "Oppor-
tunity," P R E S T O - T I M E S office, 417 S. Dearborn St.,
Chicago, III.
SALESMAN W A N T E D .
SALESMAN WANTED—Piano salesman, experienced,
for rich farming territory. Give reference and salary.
Loyd's Music House, Sparta, Wis.
SALESMAN.
Manufacturer's piano traveler of wide experience and
good following, with a concern about to make changes,
is open for engagement. Best of references as to
character and selling ability. Address Box 2, Presto-
Times.
OPENING W A N T E D .
Piano man, manager-salesman, of long and successful
experience is open for engagement after August 15
next. Address Box 1321, PRESTO Office, 417 S. Dear-
born St., Chicago.
point where one applicant for a position receives
preference over another if he can play, especially as
a soloist, in the organization band.
CORE STOCK FOR SCHUMANNS.
The piano buying public is freely made acquainted
by the manufacturers with the soundboard and
veneers in the building of a piano, but the core stock
is too often slighted, although it is of acknowledged
importance in the construction of an instrument.
But in the current number of "Iwantokno," the clever
little monthly publication of the Schumann Piano Co.,
Rockford, 111., it is told that "the core stock for
Schumann instruments is sliced from quarter-sawed
stock to the desired thickness and properly seasoned
and dried. It is then planed and sanded to size and
sawed to the desired design. Another drying process
is then employed before veneer is ever applied."
WILLIAM GOOLD GOES TO EUROPE.
Win. Goold, father of T. Amesbury Goold and
George A. Goold, piano merchants of Buffalo, N. Y.,
continues in his seventy-fifth year his habit of making
a yearly trip to Europe. Mr. Goold takes an active
interest in the conducting of the business of Goold
Brothers, Inc., and is accompanied this season by
his daughter, Mrs. Fred L. Armstrong.
/AUSIC PRINTERS
ENGRAVERS AND LITHOGRAPHERS
PRINT ANYTHING IN MUSIC
BY ANY PROCESS
SEND FOR QUOTATION AND SAMPLES
NO ORDER TOO SMALL TO RECEIVE ATTENTION
THE LARGEST EXCLUSIVE MUSIC PRINTER \ / E S T OF NEW YORK AND
THE LARGEST ENGRAVING DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES.
ESTABLISHED 1876
REFERENCE ANY PUBLISHER
THE OTTO
CINCINNATI.
17
ZIMMERMAN
& SON CO.jNC.
OHIO.
TO T R A D E .
Gilt-edge city property adjoining campus of Oklahoma's
largest teachers' college, for $10,000 worth pianos.
R. C. Bishop, Ada, Okla.
SALESMEN WANTED.
SALESMEN—.Sell Ackerman & Lowe pianos and plivers
to dealers in cities and towns where your other Fines
are represented. Two calls on one expense ar<>t>unt
will double up your net earnings. Ackerman & Lowe
Piano Co., Inc., New Castle, Ind.
SALESMEN W A N T E D .
Three forceful and resourceful traveling salesmen are
wanted by one of the strong, progressive piano indus-
tries. Live travelers are wanted to coven ample ter-
ritory and liberal arrangements will be made with
the right men. State experience and present or last
employers. Address "Travelers," Box 11, P R E S T O -
T I M E S , 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago, ML
M A N A G E R W A N T S POSITION.
Wanted Position as Manager by a successful piano sales-
man now managing a large piano business. Over 15
years' experience, am capable of handling salesmen
and breaking in new men, both in pianos and vic-
trolas. Might accept position as floor salesman with
right house. Can furnish best of trade references.
Also can refer you to the house I am now with. P r e -
fer middle west or west. Address "Manager," care
Presto Times, 417 So. Dearborn St., Chicago.
POSITION W A N T E D .
Middle aqed man with 26 years' experience, speaking
four different languages, sober and not afraid of work,
good closer, good floor man and can handle men,
would like to connect with reliable piano house as
manager, sales manager or closer. Address "Closer,"
care P R E S T O - T I M E S , 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
W I L L SELL PARTNERSHIP.
G O L D E N O P P O R T U N I T Y I N C A L I F O R N I A — A promi-
nent, up-to-date, well-established Los Angeles piano
and radio dealer wishes an up-to-date man who can
purchase a ha!f interest in firm selling several high-
grade pianos, Atwater-Kent radios, Victrolas and
Planathropes. Rare chance for an active man to
make a fortune in the golden west. Address "Golden
Opportunity," care P R E S T O - T I M E S , Chicago.
REMICK SONG HITS
Just Like a Butterfly
A Night in June
Swanee Shore
Gorgeous
No Wonder I'm Happy
Blue River
Hello Cutie
The Whisper Song
When I Look at You
Banjo Eyes
Sally Rose
Underneath the Stars
Beneath Venetian Skies
Four Leaf Clover
Moonbeam Kiss Her For Me
J. H. REMICK & CO.
New York
Chicago
Detroit
New Edition for 1928 In Preparation
PRESTO BUYERS' GUIDE
Will Contain Full Lists with Concise Classification and Description of all
American Pianos, Players and Reproducing Pianos, with Sketches of their
Makers. Essential to All Salemen. Price 50 cents, post paid.
NO PIANO DEALER OR PROSPECT CAN AFFORD TO BE WITHOUT IT.
PRESTO PUBLISHING CO,
417 S. Dearborn' St., CHICAGO
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).