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44 THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW NOVEMBER 29, 1924 vember 17, at 10 p. m. through WEAF. Mr. Hacon has broadcasted from this station in the past and letters received indicate his tremen- dous popularity with the radio audrences. Mr. Hacon has, therefore, been added to the regular night's program. Philadelphia Wholesalers MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Report Big Banjo Demand Hafner & Sutphin Shipping Large Orders for Vega, Bacon and the New Ludwig Banjos, for Manufacturers of musical instrument Which Lines They Are Local Distributors cases of quality. Veneer, Duck, Leather, PHILADELPHIA, PA., November 25.—Orders for Fibre. the small goods lines carried by the firm of Hafner & Sutphin, 925 Arch street, have been keeping up with the volume that commenced in the early days of Fall. The firm has been kept steadily active in the shipment of the Vega and ^/zeFELSBERG COn40Cross5tNewark,NJ. Bacon banjos and the newest addition to its line, the Ludwig banjo. The latter is the re- cently manufactured product of the Ludwig & Ghas. F. Kienle, Treasurer member of the firm for several years. He Ludwig company, of Chicago, makers of drums. learned the harmonica business from the bot- The Hafner & Sutphin company will distribute of M. Hohner, Inc., Dies tom up, starting in at the bottom rung of the the Ludwig banjos in Pennsylvania, southern ladder about twenty-five years ago. Possessed New Jersey, Delaware and part of New York Veteran of Harmonica and Accordion Trade of a keen mind and a willingness to work hard, State. There also has been a big demand for Passes Away at Home in New York After he steadily advanced in the company and when the ukulele stocks of all grades and banjo uku- Illness of Several Months Due to Overwork the firm was incorporated a few years ago he leles with the firm's own brand, the Nanono, was made treasurer. being one of the most seasonable sellers. The Charles F. Kienle, treasurer of M. Hohner, His genial disposition as well as his capacity firm has just received a large shipment of vio- Inc., manufacturer of Hohner harmonicas and for loyalty won him hundreds of friends and lins from Carl Hoffner, Schoenbach, Germany, accordions, 114 East Sixteenth street, New he was known and liked throughout the entire with sixteen cases included in the lot. John York, died at his home in New York City trade. His loss is especially mourned by Wil- T. Hafner, of the company, just returned from Tuesday after an illness of several months. liam J. Haussler, general manager of M. a trip through western New York. Mr. Kienle, who was 58 years old, had been Hohner, Inc., who, like Mr. Kienle, grew up in poor health for about a year, brought on with the Hohner business and who worked by overwork, for he was the type of man who shoulder to shoulder with him during the New Drive for Members found the greatest happiness in working hard, growth of the business. The latter was grief even though it taxed his strength and health. stricken when he learned of the death of his CHICAGO, III., November 22.—At a meeting held Although he had been ill for some time, his friend and fellow worker. by the1 Associated Musical Instrument Dealers death came as a shock to his many friends in of Chicago on Wednesday, November 19, plans the trade, for he had been steadily improving F. J. Bacon "On the Air" were made to increase the membership through during the past few weeks and was expected a membership drive. Invitations are being sent to return to his desk this week. A relapse set Fred J. Bacon, described as one of the to all local jobbers and dealers in the outlying in, however, and death came on Tuesday. world's best known banjoists, and president of sections of the city and the Loop, and plans are Mr. Kienle was one of the oldest employes the Bacon Banjo Mfg. Co., New London, Conn., being made to hold monthly meetings. C. H. of the Hohner organization and had been a was again heard on the air on Monday, No- Flint, formerly president of the Association, re- signed at the last meeting as he is leaving the music industry to enter another field. He re- cently resigned as musical merchandise depart- AND Inc. ment manager of Lyon & Healy, Inc., Chicago. KOCH CASES for Representing ANDS KOCH, A. G, TROSSINGEN, Manufacturers of Accordions, Harmonicas, Violins, Bows Musical Instruments and Full Line of Accessories For French Model Clarinet, Write, for Catalog and Prices Office and Show Room Snipping and Stock Room Cornet and Trumpet 1133 BROADWAY, NEW YORK NEW DORP, S. I.. NEW YORK FROST & STONE 51-53 Bergen St. Brooklyn, N. Y. HENRY 5TADLM AIR WE HONESTLY BELIEVE %^ MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS THAT BOSTON MUSICAL '"AND ACCESSORIES - 115117 EAST Z5RO 5T. NEW YORlO INSTRUMENT CASES ARE THE FINEST CASES MADE Many Music Dealers OSCAR SCHMIDT, Inc. Share \This Opinion La Scalla 87-101 FERRY ST., JERSEY CITY, N. J. 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