Presto
Issue: 1928 2185 - Page 11
June 16, 1928
PRESTO-TIMES
county for the past thirty-six years and operated
music stores in several surrounding towns, including
Indianapolis, Columbus, Greenwood and Hope. Many
of the pianos in use today in these communities were
sold by him and he estimates that the majority of
the instruments in Johnson county homes were placed
And Terms Conveyed in Them Read Like there by him during his long connection with the
music business.
Earnest of New Procedure Resulting
In addition to the sales of pianos, Mr. Terrill main-
in Trade Benefit.
tains a tuning and repair service. For more than
The resolutions passed at the convention were eighteen years he has been the local representative
reactions to the notable talks and discussions at the for the M. Schulz pianos and is also the representa-
business sessions as well as marks of the realization
of conditions of a-noteworthy kind. Here are some: tive for the Hazleton line.
Resolved by the National Association of Music
Merchants in convention assembled request that the
radio and phonograph manufacturing companies >ell
only to jobbers who sell only to credited, legitimate
retailers (in other words, that wholesalers be whole-
salers 100 per cent and co-operate with their retail
merchants, not compete with them). Also, that we
Energetic Man of Wide Experience in Music
request a wider mark-up on their products.
Business Succeeds Al Lucas, Transferred
Realizing the value of a wider market and of more
stimulating and aggressive selling, we recommend to
to Headquarters at Chicago.
the music merchants of America that they incor-
porate into their plans for 1928 a more extensive
Howard Weber, a new member of the sales staff of
study of their markets, more and better trained sales- the (iulbransen Company, Chicago, has had-valuable
men, better advertising, and at all times a hearty and and varied experiences in the music business. He
whole-hearted support of music.
At the final session of the organization, Chicago was at one time manager of the New York retail
was selected as the location of the convention of 1929. store of the Mathushek & Son Piano Co., and later
RESOLUTIONS REFLECT
MUSIC TRADE CONDITIONS
HOWARD WEBER JOINS
GULBRANSEN FORCES
VETERAN FRANKLIN, IND.,
DEALERS' FAITH IN PIANO
Charles H. Terrill, Who Successfully Represents the
M. Schulz and Hazleton Bros. Lines,
Makes Statement.
The return of the piano to its once dominant place
as the musical center of the modern home is seen by
Charles H. Terrill, veteran Franklin, Ind., piano
dealer, and is based on the gradual increase in the
number of pianos sold by him during the past few
months. In anticipation of the demand for pianos,
he has increased his stock.
Mr. Terrill is one of the best known music dealers
in central Indiana, having sold pianos in Johnson
11
CHAMBER OFFICIALS
FOR THE NEW TERM
Officers, Headed by Hermann Irion, President.
Re-elected, and Board of Directors Ap-
pointed at Last Session of Convention.
At the final session of the Music Industries Cham-
ber of Commerce held on Thursday afternoon the
following were unanimously elected to serve for the
coming year:
President—Hermann Irion, New York.
First vice-president—Charles H. Yahrling, Youngs-
town, O.
Second vice-president—Win, J. Haussler, Xew
York.
Treasurer—Herbert Simpson, Xew York.
Secretary—Alfred L. Smith, Xew York.
The following were elected directors:
Piano Manufacturers—C. D. Bond, C. Alfred
Wagner, W. E. Guylee, Fred P. Bassett.
Piano Merchants—C. J. Roberts, Henry E. Weisert,
M. V. De Foreest. E. Paul Hamilton.
National Association Musical Merchandise—Wm. J.
I laussler.
Musical Supply Association—L. Hibschman, A. L.
Wcssell, W. A. Mennie.
National Association Sheet Music Dealers—J. R.
Mahovey.
Band Instrument Manufacturers—C. D. Greenleaf.
National Association Musical Instruments and Ac-
cessories—Henry C. Lomb.
National Piano Travelers—A. B. Furlong.
National Association Piano Tuners—Chas. Deutsch-
mann.
National Association Piano Technicians—A. K.
Gutsohn.
Directors at large for two-year term—Charles
Yahrling, M. P. Campbell, H. C. Dickinson, Lewis
Sterling, Max J. de Rochemont. To these are added
past Presidents R. W. Lawrence and E. R. Jacobson.
The following were elected for a two-year term and
have one year to run: Walter W. Clark, Herbert
Simpson, Max J. de Rochemont and R. E. Durham.
NAMES CONVENTION HOTEL.
The 19th annual convention of the Music Mer-
chants' Association of Ohio will be held in Toledo
on September 10, 11 and 12, 1928, at the new Com-
modore Perrv Hotel.
THE LATEST JESSE
FRENCH PRODUCTIONS
A-l SALESMEN WANTED
HOWARD WEBER
Representing GulhTansen Pianos
became manager of three of the company's Jersey
stores. Later, in the employ of Lyon & llealy, he
managed three stores for that company. Most re-
cently he was in charge of nine stores of the John
Church Company, from which position he comes to
the (iulbransen sales force.
Mr. Weber, whose home is in Baltimore, stated
that he was first attracted to the Gulbransen organiza-
tion because of the possibilities presented by its one-
price and high c!ass policies. He succeeds Al Lucas,
who has been promoted to a place in the sales depart-
ment at the Gulbransen Chicago headquarters.
'Jesse frerrc/rfre*
/f //ante U)QH %ioa)n
BUY WELTE-MIGNON PIANOS.
FOLLOW THE TRADITION OF
UNQUESTIONABLE QUALITY
Gertrude Ederle, famous swimmer, and Claire
Windsor, movie star, have, through discerning choice,
become owners of Welte-Mignon (Licensee) repro-
ducing pianos. M ss Fderle recently purchased a
Becker piano, and Miss Windsor, a Steiff piano, each
containing a Welte-Mignon (Licensee) reproducing
; ction.
STARR PIANOS
We want EIGHT competent
men who can handle a Ford
truck with loader to help our
dealers in
WISCONSIN
TERRITORY
And also, in some instances, to
work direct for our stores and
agencies.
WE FURNISH CARS
and pay on a commission and
expense basis in co-operation
with our newly - developed
SALES PLAN, which has pro-
duced excellent results.
Write direct to
WALTHAM PIANO CO.
1623 Island Ave.
Milwaukee, Wis.
STARR PHONOGRAPHS
GENNETT RECORDS
^Represent the HiqhestoAttainmtnt in cMnsical
(Worth
%STARRTIANO COMPANY
Established 1872
Richmond. Indiana
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PRESTO-TIMES
county for the past thirty-six years and operated
music stores in several surrounding towns, including
Indianapolis, Columbus, Greenwood and Hope. Many
of the pianos in use today in these communities were
sold by him and he estimates that the majority of
the instruments in Johnson county homes were placed
And Terms Conveyed in Them Read Like there by him during his long connection with the
music business.
Earnest of New Procedure Resulting
In addition to the sales of pianos, Mr. Terrill main-
in Trade Benefit.
tains a tuning and repair service. For more than
The resolutions passed at the convention were eighteen years he has been the local representative
reactions to the notable talks and discussions at the for the M. Schulz pianos and is also the representa-
business sessions as well as marks of the realization
of conditions of a-noteworthy kind. Here are some: tive for the Hazleton line.
Resolved by the National Association of Music
Merchants in convention assembled request that the
radio and phonograph manufacturing companies >ell
only to jobbers who sell only to credited, legitimate
retailers (in other words, that wholesalers be whole-
salers 100 per cent and co-operate with their retail
merchants, not compete with them). Also, that we
Energetic Man of Wide Experience in Music
request a wider mark-up on their products.
Business Succeeds Al Lucas, Transferred
Realizing the value of a wider market and of more
stimulating and aggressive selling, we recommend to
to Headquarters at Chicago.
the music merchants of America that they incor-
porate into their plans for 1928 a more extensive
Howard Weber, a new member of the sales staff of
study of their markets, more and better trained sales- the (iulbransen Company, Chicago, has had-valuable
men, better advertising, and at all times a hearty and and varied experiences in the music business. He
whole-hearted support of music.
At the final session of the organization, Chicago was at one time manager of the New York retail
was selected as the location of the convention of 1929. store of the Mathushek & Son Piano Co., and later
RESOLUTIONS REFLECT
MUSIC TRADE CONDITIONS
HOWARD WEBER JOINS
GULBRANSEN FORCES
VETERAN FRANKLIN, IND.,
DEALERS' FAITH IN PIANO
Charles H. Terrill, Who Successfully Represents the
M. Schulz and Hazleton Bros. Lines,
Makes Statement.
The return of the piano to its once dominant place
as the musical center of the modern home is seen by
Charles H. Terrill, veteran Franklin, Ind., piano
dealer, and is based on the gradual increase in the
number of pianos sold by him during the past few
months. In anticipation of the demand for pianos,
he has increased his stock.
Mr. Terrill is one of the best known music dealers
in central Indiana, having sold pianos in Johnson
11
CHAMBER OFFICIALS
FOR THE NEW TERM
Officers, Headed by Hermann Irion, President.
Re-elected, and Board of Directors Ap-
pointed at Last Session of Convention.
At the final session of the Music Industries Cham-
ber of Commerce held on Thursday afternoon the
following were unanimously elected to serve for the
coming year:
President—Hermann Irion, New York.
First vice-president—Charles H. Yahrling, Youngs-
town, O.
Second vice-president—Win, J. Haussler, Xew
York.
Treasurer—Herbert Simpson, Xew York.
Secretary—Alfred L. Smith, Xew York.
The following were elected directors:
Piano Manufacturers—C. D. Bond, C. Alfred
Wagner, W. E. Guylee, Fred P. Bassett.
Piano Merchants—C. J. Roberts, Henry E. Weisert,
M. V. De Foreest. E. Paul Hamilton.
National Association Musical Merchandise—Wm. J.
I laussler.
Musical Supply Association—L. Hibschman, A. L.
Wcssell, W. A. Mennie.
National Association Sheet Music Dealers—J. R.
Mahovey.
Band Instrument Manufacturers—C. D. Greenleaf.
National Association Musical Instruments and Ac-
cessories—Henry C. Lomb.
National Piano Travelers—A. B. Furlong.
National Association Piano Tuners—Chas. Deutsch-
mann.
National Association Piano Technicians—A. K.
Gutsohn.
Directors at large for two-year term—Charles
Yahrling, M. P. Campbell, H. C. Dickinson, Lewis
Sterling, Max J. de Rochemont. To these are added
past Presidents R. W. Lawrence and E. R. Jacobson.
The following were elected for a two-year term and
have one year to run: Walter W. Clark, Herbert
Simpson, Max J. de Rochemont and R. E. Durham.
NAMES CONVENTION HOTEL.
The 19th annual convention of the Music Mer-
chants' Association of Ohio will be held in Toledo
on September 10, 11 and 12, 1928, at the new Com-
modore Perrv Hotel.
THE LATEST JESSE
FRENCH PRODUCTIONS
A-l SALESMEN WANTED
HOWARD WEBER
Representing GulhTansen Pianos
became manager of three of the company's Jersey
stores. Later, in the employ of Lyon & llealy, he
managed three stores for that company. Most re-
cently he was in charge of nine stores of the John
Church Company, from which position he comes to
the (iulbransen sales force.
Mr. Weber, whose home is in Baltimore, stated
that he was first attracted to the Gulbransen organiza-
tion because of the possibilities presented by its one-
price and high c!ass policies. He succeeds Al Lucas,
who has been promoted to a place in the sales depart-
ment at the Gulbransen Chicago headquarters.
'Jesse frerrc/rfre*
/f //ante U)QH %ioa)n
BUY WELTE-MIGNON PIANOS.
FOLLOW THE TRADITION OF
UNQUESTIONABLE QUALITY
Gertrude Ederle, famous swimmer, and Claire
Windsor, movie star, have, through discerning choice,
become owners of Welte-Mignon (Licensee) repro-
ducing pianos. M ss Fderle recently purchased a
Becker piano, and Miss Windsor, a Steiff piano, each
containing a Welte-Mignon (Licensee) reproducing
; ction.
STARR PIANOS
We want EIGHT competent
men who can handle a Ford
truck with loader to help our
dealers in
WISCONSIN
TERRITORY
And also, in some instances, to
work direct for our stores and
agencies.
WE FURNISH CARS
and pay on a commission and
expense basis in co-operation
with our newly - developed
SALES PLAN, which has pro-
duced excellent results.
Write direct to
WALTHAM PIANO CO.
1623 Island Ave.
Milwaukee, Wis.
STARR PHONOGRAPHS
GENNETT RECORDS
^Represent the HiqhestoAttainmtnt in cMnsical
(Worth
%STARRTIANO COMPANY
Established 1872
Richmond. Indiana
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).