Presto
Issue: 1928 2213 - Page 7
December 29, 1928
MANY GREETINGS
FROM OUR FRIENDS
A Seasonable Pleasure for the Past Few
Weeks Was the Succession of Cards and
Letters Conveying Warm Wishes for
Success and Happiness.
Among the pleasurable incidents of the days of
holiday celebration are the receiving of seasonable
messages from friends. For the most part they con-
vey a touch of the personality of the senders and, for
that reason, make the messages more welcome. The
following greetings to Presto-Times were notably
handsome in design and eloquent in expressing the
spirit of the occasion:
Otto Schulz sends a book to his friends in his
customary manner. "Franz Schubert; the Man and
His Circle," by Newman Flower, is his choice. A
two-page frontispiece gives a reproduction of the
original manuscript of the "Erl Konig," which a
caption reads: "One of the rirst songs composed by
Schubert."
From American Piano Company.
The American Piano Company sends this greeting:
"We hope you will have a most successful, prosper-
ousyear in 1929 and pledge our best efforts toward
helping you to make it so." It is signed in fac-simile
of the handwriting of President Geo. Urquhart and
each of the vice-presidents, Henry L. Mason, R. H.
Paynter, H. C. Spain, Paul Quantlander, G. C. Kav-
anaugh and Boyd Dudley, Jr.
Philip W. Oetting & Son, Inc., American represen-
tatives of Weickert Felt, chose an artistic etching of a
mountain snow scene as an illustration for his New
Year card to his friends.
Christman Piano Co., Inc., say, "Your good will
and kindly co-operation in the past is warmly appre-
ciated, equally warm and sincere is our wish that your
Christmas may be happy and that good fortune may
attend you through the New Year." The reproduc-
tion of a clever pen and ink drawing is well explained
by the caption: "Ye Olde Time Merrie Christmas."
Wessell, Nickel & Gross, say in a specially designed
and printed card: "One of our most pleasant tasks
is the sending of our Christmas greetings to our
friends. It is pleasant because it is spontaneous and
genuine—it comes straight from the 'heart depart-
PRESTO-TIMES
ment.' Every one in this organization joins in this
Yuletide greeting. So best wishes—and here's our
hand on't. In the opening words of the old English
Christmas Carol, 'God rest you, merrie gentlemen,
let nothing you dismay.' "
Waltham Piano Company sends Christmas greet-
ings: "May your caravan through the coming year
travel along paths of peace and happiness. May
health and prosperity attend you and those you hold
dear. May your Christmas be a Merry one and your
New Year a year of gladness and contentment."
Chas. M. Stieff, Inc., send "Christmas Greetings."
Delbert L. Loomis, sends "Christmas greetings to
wish you all good things this Christmastide."
Message from Boston.
Poole Piano Co., Boston, says: "Wishing you just
a plain old-fashioned Christmas and all the happiness,
health and prosperity that can be crowded into the
New Year."
A handsome tiny calendar for 1929 in an artistic
setting is a reminder of the friendship of the Straube
Piano Company, Hammond, Ind.
G. D. Ernest & Co., Ltd., London, England, pub-
lishers of the Music Trades Review Directory and
Year Book, writes wishing the season's best wishes
to Presto-Times.
The cheerful personality of Elmon Armstrong is re-
called in his characteristic letter of Christmas greet-
ings.
Grigsby-Grunow & Co. sent a handsome brochure
with autographic signature of B. J. Grigsby and Win.
C. Grunow, which reads, "Speaking for the entire
Majestic organization, may we take this opportunity
to thank you most heartily for your loyal effort on
behalf of Majestic to wish you a joyous Yuletide and
a prosperous 1929?"
From J. D. Mugford, Director of Publicity for the
Sonora Company, writes:
"This is not an attempt at a story
Nor request for some news to be run,
It's not meant to see light in your pages
I'm just sending this letter for fun.
No poet am I, you'll discover,
But my wishes I'll try to make clear—•
I wish you a right merry Christmas
And a glad and successful New Year.
Next time you are in at Sonora
I hope you will stop in to see
On the fourteenth floor—J. D. Mugford,
Director of Publicity."
The many friends of A. M. Wright, formerly of the
Mason & Hamlin Co., will be pleased to receive the
MAKE CHRISTMAS MUSICAL
IS DEALERS' SLOGAN
Chicago Dealers Used Same Old Advice with
Increased Force with Satisfactory Re-
wards in Holiday Sales.
With the Christmas buying at an end, Chicago
music dealers are in a position to give their version
of the mad scramble to buy Christmas presents. As
every line of business has a slogan to aid in the way
of suggesting to shoppers that certain merchandise is
ideal as a Christmas gift, the music merchant sticks
to the slogan, "Make This a Musical Christmas," or
"Make Christmas Musical," or still better, "Give
Something Musical for Christmas." The fact that
these slogans are almost universally used is proof
that they arc timely and practical. The question is
often asked, "What is Christmas without music? This
reminder has been helpful to dealers in getting their
share of the holiday trade.
Chicago dealers report a very satisfactory trade.
Novel ideas in window schemes and new and better
merchandise have gone far in attracting customers.
Wabash avenue was a galaxy of Christmas colors
which were centered around artistic pianos and other
merchandise. Radio also figured largely in the win-
dow displays of Chicago dealers. In outlying sec-
tions dealers were also awake to the opportunity to
serve music lovers. Stores were open until late at
night.
card of remembrance which he sends from his home
this winter at St. Petersburg, Fla.
Charles E. Byrne, vice-president Steger & Sons
Piano Mfg. Co., wishes "A merry Christmas to one
and all."
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wessell wish: "Sincere
Christmas greetings and a cargo of happy wishes for
the New Year."
The handsome card of W. B. Price, of the former
Price & Teeple Piano Co., simply says: "Greetings."
I. N. Rice, Lon Angeles, Calif., sends his "warmest
greetings."
A. H. Waite, Seattle, Wash., writes his greetings.
S. E. Overtoil Company, the piano bench manufac-
turers. South Haven, Mich., sends "Greetings and Best
Wishes."
(Continued on page 9)
At the other end of the
Continent from Boston,
the Long Beach, Califor-
nia, M a s o n i c Lodge,
desiring utmost quality,
has equipped their mag-
nificent new Temple with
s e v e n Ivers & Pond
Pianos.
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MANY GREETINGS
FROM OUR FRIENDS
A Seasonable Pleasure for the Past Few
Weeks Was the Succession of Cards and
Letters Conveying Warm Wishes for
Success and Happiness.
Among the pleasurable incidents of the days of
holiday celebration are the receiving of seasonable
messages from friends. For the most part they con-
vey a touch of the personality of the senders and, for
that reason, make the messages more welcome. The
following greetings to Presto-Times were notably
handsome in design and eloquent in expressing the
spirit of the occasion:
Otto Schulz sends a book to his friends in his
customary manner. "Franz Schubert; the Man and
His Circle," by Newman Flower, is his choice. A
two-page frontispiece gives a reproduction of the
original manuscript of the "Erl Konig," which a
caption reads: "One of the rirst songs composed by
Schubert."
From American Piano Company.
The American Piano Company sends this greeting:
"We hope you will have a most successful, prosper-
ousyear in 1929 and pledge our best efforts toward
helping you to make it so." It is signed in fac-simile
of the handwriting of President Geo. Urquhart and
each of the vice-presidents, Henry L. Mason, R. H.
Paynter, H. C. Spain, Paul Quantlander, G. C. Kav-
anaugh and Boyd Dudley, Jr.
Philip W. Oetting & Son, Inc., American represen-
tatives of Weickert Felt, chose an artistic etching of a
mountain snow scene as an illustration for his New
Year card to his friends.
Christman Piano Co., Inc., say, "Your good will
and kindly co-operation in the past is warmly appre-
ciated, equally warm and sincere is our wish that your
Christmas may be happy and that good fortune may
attend you through the New Year." The reproduc-
tion of a clever pen and ink drawing is well explained
by the caption: "Ye Olde Time Merrie Christmas."
Wessell, Nickel & Gross, say in a specially designed
and printed card: "One of our most pleasant tasks
is the sending of our Christmas greetings to our
friends. It is pleasant because it is spontaneous and
genuine—it comes straight from the 'heart depart-
PRESTO-TIMES
ment.' Every one in this organization joins in this
Yuletide greeting. So best wishes—and here's our
hand on't. In the opening words of the old English
Christmas Carol, 'God rest you, merrie gentlemen,
let nothing you dismay.' "
Waltham Piano Company sends Christmas greet-
ings: "May your caravan through the coming year
travel along paths of peace and happiness. May
health and prosperity attend you and those you hold
dear. May your Christmas be a Merry one and your
New Year a year of gladness and contentment."
Chas. M. Stieff, Inc., send "Christmas Greetings."
Delbert L. Loomis, sends "Christmas greetings to
wish you all good things this Christmastide."
Message from Boston.
Poole Piano Co., Boston, says: "Wishing you just
a plain old-fashioned Christmas and all the happiness,
health and prosperity that can be crowded into the
New Year."
A handsome tiny calendar for 1929 in an artistic
setting is a reminder of the friendship of the Straube
Piano Company, Hammond, Ind.
G. D. Ernest & Co., Ltd., London, England, pub-
lishers of the Music Trades Review Directory and
Year Book, writes wishing the season's best wishes
to Presto-Times.
The cheerful personality of Elmon Armstrong is re-
called in his characteristic letter of Christmas greet-
ings.
Grigsby-Grunow & Co. sent a handsome brochure
with autographic signature of B. J. Grigsby and Win.
C. Grunow, which reads, "Speaking for the entire
Majestic organization, may we take this opportunity
to thank you most heartily for your loyal effort on
behalf of Majestic to wish you a joyous Yuletide and
a prosperous 1929?"
From J. D. Mugford, Director of Publicity for the
Sonora Company, writes:
"This is not an attempt at a story
Nor request for some news to be run,
It's not meant to see light in your pages
I'm just sending this letter for fun.
No poet am I, you'll discover,
But my wishes I'll try to make clear—•
I wish you a right merry Christmas
And a glad and successful New Year.
Next time you are in at Sonora
I hope you will stop in to see
On the fourteenth floor—J. D. Mugford,
Director of Publicity."
The many friends of A. M. Wright, formerly of the
Mason & Hamlin Co., will be pleased to receive the
MAKE CHRISTMAS MUSICAL
IS DEALERS' SLOGAN
Chicago Dealers Used Same Old Advice with
Increased Force with Satisfactory Re-
wards in Holiday Sales.
With the Christmas buying at an end, Chicago
music dealers are in a position to give their version
of the mad scramble to buy Christmas presents. As
every line of business has a slogan to aid in the way
of suggesting to shoppers that certain merchandise is
ideal as a Christmas gift, the music merchant sticks
to the slogan, "Make This a Musical Christmas," or
"Make Christmas Musical," or still better, "Give
Something Musical for Christmas." The fact that
these slogans are almost universally used is proof
that they arc timely and practical. The question is
often asked, "What is Christmas without music? This
reminder has been helpful to dealers in getting their
share of the holiday trade.
Chicago dealers report a very satisfactory trade.
Novel ideas in window schemes and new and better
merchandise have gone far in attracting customers.
Wabash avenue was a galaxy of Christmas colors
which were centered around artistic pianos and other
merchandise. Radio also figured largely in the win-
dow displays of Chicago dealers. In outlying sec-
tions dealers were also awake to the opportunity to
serve music lovers. Stores were open until late at
night.
card of remembrance which he sends from his home
this winter at St. Petersburg, Fla.
Charles E. Byrne, vice-president Steger & Sons
Piano Mfg. Co., wishes "A merry Christmas to one
and all."
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wessell wish: "Sincere
Christmas greetings and a cargo of happy wishes for
the New Year."
The handsome card of W. B. Price, of the former
Price & Teeple Piano Co., simply says: "Greetings."
I. N. Rice, Lon Angeles, Calif., sends his "warmest
greetings."
A. H. Waite, Seattle, Wash., writes his greetings.
S. E. Overtoil Company, the piano bench manufac-
turers. South Haven, Mich., sends "Greetings and Best
Wishes."
(Continued on page 9)
At the other end of the
Continent from Boston,
the Long Beach, Califor-
nia, M a s o n i c Lodge,
desiring utmost quality,
has equipped their mag-
nificent new Temple with
s e v e n Ivers & Pond
Pianos.
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).