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10 v ** j L ' IR® I I IB r ' I IBS I IK B > * II •'K k I IB' - '-" t K fib. I K** I w Illi I lllk / -'S JSa '* 'iM&bSpBS '* ■ iHI V Us ■ \ ’ j* a*X JlliySt > flt \ * B w z rwß iI *- I■ \<-. ■ H||g| James S Holmes, Vice President. I |s|| THE STORE. I I l||||f| The Cleveland-Manning Piano Company oecu- ■."■;. pies the finest ami handsomest home for the dis- I ; play and sale of highest grade pianos of any simi- I 1 lar house in the South. I The building itself is especially designed ami constructed for this firm and with every regard I ~ for convenience and efficient service. The gen [I ' eral atmosphere of this beautiful piano store is one of quiet dignity that must always be associa ted with the highest types of musical instruments. The ground floor of •‘The Store Beautiful.’' as it is most prop erly termed by all visitors, provides a magnificent space for the display of the elegance of the fine grades of pianos carried by this company. The modified Spanish Mission style of architecture, with pillers and latticed ceiling of dark wood, blends harmonious-/ ly with the soft brown paneled wainscoting and the rich orange above. It is a tone poem in appearance and the beautiful pianos \ \ W T’a I \ I W W* 11 II ' 4 11 \\ W- \ \ l I ®W“- Afc I I \ t /ZH E Wilder, Sales Manager. / /ill _ __ . I />j lend to t|ie etlect ol rich ami dignified display. / 9 Suspended b\ nriiss chains from the ceiling are the I 1 Mission lights, which add their value to the artis / J tic arrangement and carryr out the architectural plan of repose, while performiiur a utilitarian task. -* '”l4 Coinfort is well considered. The restful green runners on the floor make the tread of the visitor noiseless as he walks about to admire the large dis- » ■ play of pianos that reflect the light back and forth in then shining surfaces The large seat uphol stered in green velvet and the cozy green wicker 1 \ chairs make i-'si'ii cation a matter of course \ \V' « I p th< pictures.pie open stairway, past the busy \ \WaB offices, is the large recital hall. This hall, finished \ VgH like tile spacious salesroom below. will easily aeeom- I \'Ml modate 2(10 persons A convenient, portable stage \ can be placed, thus giving an organization, school. \ \*s or private teacher a commodious, accessible hall for \ X musical performances This is a complimentary X feature, and all music lovers have an opportunity for X downtown accomniodations Off of the large recital hall are smaller rooms de voted to the artistic display of choice pianos. An Everett room shows the instruments of that well known manufacture to the best advantage. The Henry & S. <». Lindeman room shows the famous pianos of that name in special designs and art cases. The player piano room, deeorated in primrose tone, sets off the beauty of player pianos de luxe An extensive music library in blue gives access to thousands of rolls of music This is the largest <nuxic library in th<; South and provides pla.ver- ■■ THE ATLANTA GEOKGIAN AND NEWS. SATURDAY. JUNE 22. 1912. ' T"'V--1 1 - MlijH 1 t 4 * -Wo -W P tfeiOr * bA -o. ■n t ..»t > ~ 8 ■ I • wb - IIJh - Showing a salesroom, second floor. “ )Zl(k piano owners with complete facilities to suit their fancies. j The general offices are located on the airy, pic- A ttiresque balcony that extends along the rear of the large salesroom. Here, with the advantage of close supervision of the room below, is the callable office force that so convincingly demonstrates in all its dealings tiie principle of efficiency as an aid to good service. The shop of the (Jleveland-Manning Company is the largest of its kind in the city of Atlanta. It is well manned by men who know their work and take the utmost pride in performing it to the best of their capability. The finishing, the tuning, and, in fact, all the operations which make a piano an instrument * of beautiful value, are carefully accomplished by skilled, conscientious workers. This has the addi tional feature in being the only complete repair and make-over shop in the South. THE COMPANY. The Cleveland-Manning Company represents re liability plus energy and action. With the sterling principle of "One Price’ as the nucleus of their firm business foundation, the whole organization proves I the value of sound fundamental theories backed by I the practice of uprightness and efficient service. I At the head of this company are Mr. 11. A. Man- I ningi president, and Mr. .1. B. Cleveland, treasurer. Both of these are men of the highest ability as man i agers and are thoroughly conversant with all 1 branches of their business. I Mr. 11. A. Manning, president, is a man of prae- If/' / ' Iz / ‘ W fl i UwM Ml 11 " I** 1 ** 'MQD »-* fl rW'*‘ ■ yg ** 1 > - FTs* ~i«a-y. * i; b „■ tSI ...' , M v'gsi'S »5- vaw fen «*« ®W ~i r..-'- ISSi t '• \ x x> n ijK ftc . , , \x ' s ’ I ' r** \ \ *4jsrgß® V\ u ISSRBI J' / ***** w '■■> svhv'B* Showing spacious recital hall, second floor **'t*%--J***” 2jßsfil wftKL , '. ■>> - MOgaaOr - Ju > J|;- .W f w|l |r twH -I ■■■ st JIst»88 HI iT bft 01 ft <<^ yjmflftjKj ■■■Ex?*- "'v* - - . in EiwaiMll - MEM - ww* _gßww oSaMi >sfc. 'S M *<• >* ?v ■> • - •> : -- - ®tfiSi||E|y \ ? s? . vsK^rjSEXx&g^’.. .;<^x J xs>xw^'’,:z7>' ?^Kl ¥ -' , **>Ssfc' :i! *' s ' ‘' ~ •«■ -.■ ’/ i A<'/,;. '■' - - amlmLil w ’ > a tawWtMF-i >8 W> i JI | |H|; | ®\ kS^SHES———»—— 11 „ I| W — ' "*' ‘fill -OT &saat. / 1 y' / \\ 1 //I / /y 5.A < y ' | 1 / ■■‘lßk *■*■** / /Z #•-*'A *» 4 z'■ ?- jO-, wl ■\w \ aWS \LVrt ; H. A. Manning, President of the Company. >r tical knowledge combined with a philosophic view / of business in general and of the. bettering of his business in particular. A man modest id the ex- Showing magnificent salesroom, main floor. tremc, his quiet force and dignity make one that he is a man who quietly performs without theqß blare of trumpets or the floating'of flags. He is, in other 1 words, a man who does things. This characteristic is pleasing to the general public and so gratifying to those who seldom come in contact with quiet efficiency. lie is a man who leads, yet does not proclaim it. Mr. J. B. ( leveland, treasurer, is a man thoroughly at hoine*g ; with the piano business. Progressive in all his methods, he’j makes a valuable head. His experience is so broad as to pre- 1 '; elude any possibility ol even comparative failure. Success fill . in so many branches of the comprehensive work, he makes his ‘ business a matter of careful supervision and activity. Mr. James S. Holmes, vice-president, is a man who has been ** identified with the music industry for many years His inti mate association with the Henry & S. G. Lindeman Company as vice-president ol this world-famous piano manufacturing firm, £)\es him unusual facilities and extensive knowledge of the art of piano manufacture. Aside from his inestimable value as a. piano man, he is one ot the most affable, genial men in the* trade. He give to the ( leveland-Manning Company the able? support of a inan who is eminently fitted for his place. Mi. h. \\ ilder. sales manager, has had extensive experience is ,i salesman and sales manager. \\ it h years of familiarity vvi|" ms line he firings to the i leveland-Manning Company the re suits of this time so carefully devoted to this branch.