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PRESTO-TIMES
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DUAL USES OF "MARIONETTE"
Graceful Outlines of Little
Reproducing Grand Im-
portant Features in the
New M. Schulz Model.
LATE NEWS FROM THE
PORTLAND, ORE. FIELD
Harry G. Melvin Visits Oregon City in a Trip
to Cover All Points in His Territory
—Other News.
The great interest of the trade
in the new Marionette Repro-
ducing Grand of the M. Schulz
Company, Chicago, is shown by
the number of orders and en-
quiries received daily by the
company. The Marionette is
only three feet, eight inches long
in a Louis XVI. case and is
equipped with the Schulz Aria
Divina reproducing action. It is
four feet wide and has a seventy-
three note scale.
But despite its small dimen-
sions the Marionette has a vol-
ume and tone sufficient for a
room of any size. In fact, in
this respect it is scarcely distin-
guishable from the five-foot
grand. In every sense the little
piano is a high grade musical in-
strument with satisfying purity
of tone.
The well known M. Schulz
ability to case pianos artistically
is again displayed in the new
model. Perfect symmetry char-
acterizes the "Marionette" and
the finish is in keeping with the
high grade methods of the Chi-
cago company. It is finished in
clear lacquer, high lighted and
rubbed by hand.
Of course the tone quality of
the M. Schulz pianos'is such a
well-known feature of the instru-
ments, the trade naturally ex-
pects such a quality in the
"Marionette." And in this the
dealers and their customers will
not be disappointed.
In the
roundness, purity and mellow-
ness of the "Marionette" tone the
prominent feature of M. Schulz
instruments is apparent. So,
both in tone, volume and beauty
of appearance the new little
piano is worthy of a foremost
place in the presentations of the
dealers. The company takes par-
ticular pride in the new model
and dealers who have seen it
speak warmly of its merits. It is
an evidence of the M. Schulz
purpose to produce the best in
every line regardless of expense.
February 25, 1928
/ THE MARIONETTE OPEN TO PLAY ROLL.
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Harry G. Melvin, Pacific Coast representative of
the Western Piano Corporation with headquarters in
Portland, Ore., left his headquarters January 19 for
an extended trip over his territory and before return-
ing to Portland will go to Salt Lake City where he
will meet Beeman Silber of the San Francisco head-
quarters. In addition to a big line of pianos which
Mr. Melvin represents he also has the Auto Pneu-
matic Action Co., the Welte Mignon (Licensee) and
the Standard Pneumatic Action Company.
A Wide Territory.
Mr. Melvin's territory consists of the states of Ore-
gon, Washington, Montana and Idaho. He repre-
sents a large number of pianos that are handled by
the music merchants of Portland, among them the
Milton, the Autopiano and the Brambach baby grand
handled by Sherman, Clay & Co.; the Behr Bros, by
the Hyatt Music Co.; Hazelton and Kroeger by
Collins & Erwin, and the Kohler & Campbell by the
Day Music Co. In addition he represents the Ben-
ning, the Davenport & Tracy, the Francis Bacon and
the Stultz & Bauer pianos.
Miss May Grinde, in charge of the Ampico roll de-
partment of the G. F. Johnson Piano Co. of Portland,
Ore., says that the two numbers of the January list
that have proven most attractive to the local teachers
and students are the first two recordings of the
Beethoven Sonata Op. 57, F minor, as recorded by
Mischa Levitzki.
Manager's Report
A. W. Hulten, manager of the sheet music depart-
ment of the Portland, Ore., store of Sherman, Clay &
Co., reports that the most popular waltz at the pres-
ent time is "Charmaine," which has a close second
in "Diana," both by the same composer and pub-
lished by Sherman, Clay & Co. "Diana" has been
selected as the theme song for "The Seventh
Heaven," a picture that is billed for a showing in
Portland. Mr. Hulten says that other numbers pub-
lished by Sherman, Clay & Co. that have a big sale
are, "If I Should Lose You" and a Maurice Grunsky
number, "Pals of Lone. Ago."
C. J. McCormick, due of Portland, Oregon's pio-
neer music merchants, who recently closed out his
business at 187 Broadway, is again in the harness at
131 Eleventh street, and will feature for the present
second hand and reconditioned pianos.
BIG WHEELING, W. VA., MUSIC
STORE TO BE DISCONTINUED
Branches in Three States Also to Be Closed and Stock
and Building Sold.
THE MARIONETTE CLOSED FOR MANUAL OPERATION
WISCONSIN DEALERS ENLIVEN
LUNCHEONS WITH TRADE TALKS
Two Meetings a Month Considered Essential to the
Continuation of Interest in Trade Affairs.
To hold a meeting twice a month, following a
luncheon, is the purpose of the Wisconsin Associa-
tion of Music Merchants. It is the belief of the
officials that frequent meetings will foster good feel-
ing as well as keep alive the objects of the associa-
tion. The first and third Thursdays in each month
have been selected as the best days for the meetings.
A new chairman will be appointed for each meet-
ing and his duty will be to arrange a program in
advance for that meeting. Informal discussions and
exchange of experiences will be interesting incidents
intended to furnish the real attractions of the gath-
erings.
The first of the meetings, held recently, was in
charge of Hugh W. Randall, president and general
manager of the J. B. Bradford Co., and the "Trade-
in Question" was the topic chosen. Edward Herzog,
vice-president of Edmund Cram, Inc., was in charge
of the second meeting held February 16, when a de-
bate on "The Carrying Charge" was the feature of
this gathering.
NEW SPANISH TRADE JOURNAL.
The first number of Musical-Hermes, Barcelona.
Spain, which will be devoted to matters related to
the manufacture and sale of musical instruments, has
been received by Presto-Times. "By means of this
publication, we will be able to announce to profes-
sionals and amateurs, all the inventions and improve-
ments that take place in such a large field," is the an-
nouncement in the January number. The field of
pianos and musical merchandise is covered in an in-
teresting way in the new music trade journal and the
subjects evidently are treated by competent writers.
It is well printed and illustrated.
The Davis, Burkham & Tyler Music Co., Wheeling,
W. Va., announces that the store and its branches
are going out of business and that the stock and five-
story brick building on Market street will be offered
for sale. The company in its long years of dealing
with Wheeling customers always has offered mer-
chandise of first class type.
N. E. Davis for years has managed the Wheeling
store, which has maintained branches in Steubenville,
Ohio, Barnesville, Ohio, Clarksburg, W. Va., and
other tri-state cities. These stores are said to in-
volve investment of over one-half million of dollars.
Mr. Davis came to Wheeling twenty-three years
ago and assisted in the formation of the Davis, Burk-
ham & Tyler store and has since been in active
charge of its affairs.
OPENS IN SOUTH BEND,
J. C. Fisher has purchased his partner's interest in
Fisher & Zoll, South B^nd, Ind., and will open the
Fisher Music House in the Oddfellow block this
week, where a general line of music and musical in-
struments will be shown. Mr. Fisher has been in
this line of business for 12 years, Monroeville and
Norwalk.
A new and important feature is an-
nounced by Mr. Fisher, and that is a complete radio
repair department in charge of an expert and acces-
sible at any hour, something new in Norwalk.
HARDMAN ELECTION.
At the annual meeting of Hardman, Peck & Co., in
the offices of the company at 433 Fifth avenue re-
cently, the following officers were re-elected: Presi-
dent, Carl E. Peck; vice-president, Ashley B. Cone;
secretary and general manager of factories, Eugene
A. Schmitt; assistant secretary, Louis Dutton; treas-
urer, August Hagemeyer.
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