Presto

Issue: 1920 1770

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PRESTO
June 26, 1920.
SPECIAL DECORATIONS
FOR BRAMBACH GRAND
Artistic Treatment of Case of Fine Instrument for
Wealthy Greenwich Resident.
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The accompanying cuts illustrate one of the most
uniquely decorated grand pianos that has ever been
made. This instrument was sold by John Wana-
maker and will adorn one of the wealthy summer
residences at Greenwich, New York.
The decorations are the work of a celebrated
group of artists who have their studios in Long
HIGH G R A D E
after the Marine Corps was organized (probably in
1801) Lieutenant Colonel Archibald Henderson
brought from Naples a group of thirteen Italian mu-
sicians, which was the inception of the organization
as an instrumental band.
Here are some historic facts that are reliable:
An act to establish a Marine Corps was .approved
by President John Adams on July 11, 1798. This
law provided for a drum and fife corps, consisting
of sixteen drummers and sixteen fifers, one of whom
should act as fife major. This constituted the Ma-
rine Band until the arrival of the Neapolitans about
three years later.
For several years the band had no special leader;
first one member and then another acted as fife
major. This practice continued until August 14,
1815, when J. L. Clubb, of the sloop Lexington, was
regularly appointed, and served until 1824. He was
succeeded by Eutins Friquet, who served until Oc-
tober 29, 1830, when Francis Schenig was appointed,
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lieved by Francis Scala, who served until 1848, and
again from 1854 until December 13, 1871.
It was under Scala's leadership that the band first
became famous. He inaugurated the open-air con-
certs at the White House and the Capitol grounds,
for which Congress allowed extra compensation in
1856. These concerts grew in such favor that steps
were undertaken to improve the organization, which
was still officially known as a fife and drum corps.
Legislation was obtained to reorganize it as a band,
with a principal musician and thirty members. On
July 25, 1861, President Lincoln affixed his signa-
ture to a law that recognized the first band as part
of the military service of the United States.
In 1898 the band was again reorganized. In order
to bring it up to the standing to which it was en-
titled as the leading military band of this country, a
law was passed which President McKinley signed,
March 3, 1898, increasing the band to seventy-three
members, consisting of a leader, with the pay and
allowance of a First Lieutenant of the Marine
Corps; a second leader at seventy-five dollars a
month and allowances; thirty first class musicians
at sixty dollars; thirty second class musicians at
fifty dollars; ten privates and a drum major. The
members are enlisted for four years. The men must
be trained musicians before they are accepted. There
is no apprenticeship or probationary course.
Folding Organs
School Organs
Practice Keyboards
Dealers' Attention Solicited.
A. L. WHITE MFG. CO.
215 West 6£d Place, CHICAGO* ILL.
6 7 Years of Improved Effort Are
Behind Every Piano Turned Out by
CABLE&SGNS
THE OLD RELIABLE
ESTABLISHED 1852
Factory and Offices i
H. C. Dickinson, vice-president of the Baldwin
Piano Company, has returned to Chicago from a
trip to Denver, Colo., where the Baldwin house has
a division headquarters.
550-552 West 38th Street
NEW YORK
EVERY MAN. WHETHER
Directly or Indirectly Interested in
Pianos, Phonographs or the General
Music Trade
Should have the three booklets compris-
ing
PRESTO TRADE LISTS
No. 1—Directory of the Music Trades—
the Dealers List.
No. 2—The Phonograph Directory—the
Talking Machine List.
No. 3—Directory of the Music Industries
(Manufacturers, Supplies, etc., of
all kinds).
Price, each book, 25 cents.
The three books combined contain the
only complete addresses and classified
lists of all the various depart-
ments of the music indus-
tries and trades.
Choice of these books and also a copy of
the indispensable "Presto Buyer's Guide,"
will be sent free of charge to new sub-
scribers to Presto, the American Music
Trade Weekly, at $2 a year,
You want Presto; you want the Presto
Trade Lists. They cost little and return
much. Why not have them?
Published by
Presto Publishing Co.
407 So. Dearborn St.,
CHICAGO/ILL.
Island City and make a specialty of this character
of work. The sides of the case, as can be seen
in the photograph, are most ornate in decoration, the
illustrations blending most harmoniously in color.
The decorations were carefully planned so as to
harmonize pleasingly with the environment into
which the piano-will be finally placed.
ROMANCE OF THE U. S.
MARINE CORPS BAND
Unofficial Historians Still Persist in Belief That
Original Organization Was a Kidnapped One.
From time to time somebody tries to sift the truth
of the tradition relating to the original Marine Band
—that it was kidnapped in Sicily.
The story goes that one Captain McNeil, of the
American frigate Boston, was cruising in the Medi-
terranean, when his soul yearned for the sound of
real music, an art that had been little developed in
this young republic. When ashore he heard a regi-
mental band play so tunefully that the bluff old sea-
dog became inspired. The inspiration was promptly
put into execution. In his suavest manner he in-
vited the Sicilians aboard his ship to play for "a
ball." The invitation was accepted with alacrity, in-
duced no doubt by the prospect of American gold.
A few nights afterward the entire organization
was on board the frigate with its instruments, when
the captain suddenly found it expedient to return to
the United States. So it was up anchor and away be-
fore the astonished Sicilians could protest. There is
no authentic record of what became of this band of
Italian musicians, as many of the Marine Corps
archives were destroyed in 1814.
The official records do show, however, that shortly
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PRESTO
June 26, 1920.
THE PRESTO'S WANT ADVS.
MUSIC STORE FOR SALE.
FOR SALE—Good all around music store, handling every-
thing in the music line, for sale in a thriving western
community. The only music store in this half of the
state. Very good climate for a tubercular or sickly
person. Fifty derricks now erected drilling for oil.
Prospects wonderful. Good reason for selling. Act at
once. Address communications to "Music Store," care
PRESTO.
ASSISTANT SALES MANAGER.
W A N T E D — A middle-western Steinway house desires the
services of a young man who is now employed as
salesman but wants a connection wherein he has a
chance to broaden, to act as assistant to sales man-
ager. Must have initiative, good moral habits and
some floor experience is advantageous. Give three
references and salary expected. Address "Mid-West,"
Care PRESTO, Chicago.
YOUNG MAN'S C H A N C E .
WANTED—Young man with stenographic and clerical
experience in general office of leading piano manu-
facturing concern. Good chance to advance as fast as
capable. Address " M . J. E.," care PRESTO.
T U N E R A N D REPAIR M A N .
W A N T E D — A competent tuner and repair man. Must
be sober and reliable as well as a first-class work-
man.
Must be able to refinish pianos by quick method.
Well equipped shop and position should be worth
$250 per month to the right man. References in first
letter required. Address Southwestern Music Co.,
Corsicana, Tex.
PIANO SALESMAN W A N T E D .
Good opportunity for the right man for advancement.
Store located in a large city in the state of Wisconsin.
Address "Opportunity," care PRESTO.
S P L E N D I D O P P O R T U N I T Y FOR S A L E S M A N .
Closer wanted at our retail store in a city of 500,000 in-
habitants.
State age and experience.
Address
"Closer," care PRESTO.
PIANO T R A V E L E R .
PIANO T R A V E L E R — W e l l known throughout the United
States; successful and with large acquaintance among
retail trade, ten years in present position, wishes to
change to another enterprising piano manufacturer.
Address "Z. L.," care of PRESTO, Chicago.
PLAYER MEN WANTED.
Assemblers and testers, who know their business, for
employment in modern player action factory. Apply
in writing, stating the salary expected, age, experi-
ence, and whether married or single. Scott Player
Action Co., Racine, Wis.
TUNER A N D SALESMEN.
W A N T E D — T u n e r familiar with player-pianos; also piano
salesmen. Cable Piano Co., 604 S. Saginaw St., Flint,
Mich.
SALESMAN'S O P P O R T U N I T Y .
W e need a man who can go unaided and close the deal.
Hundreds of good leads—all new. We will consider
only high-class closer who knows the game, and for
this man we have an attractive offer and permanent
place In city of 30,000. State age and experience. Ad-
dress " T . , " care PRESTO.
TRAVELER WANTED.
W A N T E D — H i g h grade traveling representative In each
state, to sell one of the best known lines of player-
pianos, on a commission basis. Give full information
with first letter. None but men of high standing and
exceptional ability will be considered. Apply "Ability,"
care PRESTO.
PLAYER SALESMAN A N D TROUBLE MAN.
W A N T E D — Well known manufacturer of high grade
player-pianos desires services of young man thor-
oughly familiar with player-piano mechanics who
can do everything in repairing, tuning and regulating
and has the personality and business qualities neces-
sary for wholesale salesman. Good opportunity. Ad-
dress "Trouble Man," care PRESTO, Chicago.
TO PHONOGRAPH I N D U S T R I E S .
Buyer for Australian house, now in this country, desires
to get in touch with phonograph manufacturers and
supply industries who are prepared to accept orders
for prompt shipment. Address "Buyer," care of
PRESTO Chicago.
TUNER AND PLAYER MAN.
^
WANTED—Experienced tuner and player man with some
salesmanship ability. We are located in a Wisconsin
city of 40,000. State salary wanted, experience and
reference In first letter. Address "Oshkosh," care
PRESTO Publishing Co., Chicago.
FACTORY S U P E R I N T E N D E N T .
WANTED—Position as superintendent; one who has had
25 years' experience and has worked at most all
branches of the business. Is now employed, but
wishes to make a change. Am not an office man, but
spend all my time in the factory looking after things.
Address "Factory Man," care PRESTO, Chicago.
M I L L MAN W A N T E D .
W A N T E D — F i r s t class mill man. One with executive
ability and capable of taking charge of mill and piano
case shop in one of the largest piano factories. Apply
"Mill Man," care PRESTO.
VARNISH FOREMAN W A N T E D .
WANTED—First-class varnish foreman. One who under-
stands coloring. Good wages. Apply to "Coloring,"
care PRESTO, Chicago.
FACTORY T U N E R S , A T T E N T I O N !
Attention, factory tuners who want to learn player con-
struction.
Paid while learning.
Apply "Player-
Tuner," care PRESTO.
T U N E R A N D PLAYER R E P A I R E R .
W A N T E D — T u n e r capable of handling player-piano re-
pairs and adjustments, for work in our Illinois branch-
es.. One preferred who is willing to live in Central
•ilinois. Give reference and salary expected. Ad-
dress "R. J. C , " Cable Piano Co., 301 S. Wabash
Ave.,
Chicago.
POSITION W A N T E D .
Young man, married, 30 years of age, wants position as
piano salesman. Seven years' experience. Best of
references furnished as to ability. Prefer position in
California or some other western state. Am at pres-
ent employed in Kentucky, but want to make a
change. Address K. Y., care of PRESTO.
REGULAR S H I P M E N T S W A N T E D .
A successful "factory to home" piano house in the mid-
dle-east wants to make connection with some in-
dustry that can make regular shipments on terms of
absolute security. Must be good instruments, both
players and pianos. Business will be steady and sat-
isfactory. Address Distributors, care PRESTO, Chi-
cago.
P L A Y E R A C T I O N FOR SALE.
C O M P L E T E P L A Y E R - P I A N O A C T I O N , with patents.
This is absolutely one of the easiest pumping player
action on the market. Investigate and let us give
you a demonstration. Address "Investigate," care
PRESTO, Chicago.
VENEER HAND WANTED.
WANTED—Veneer hand. A good man to work as fore-
man in our veneer department. Write, giving experi-
ence, references and wages wanted. Address " V e -
neer Expert," care PRESTO.
PLAYER ACTION E X P E R T .
POSITION WANTED—Thoroughly competent and experi-
enced player action maker, now employed, would
make change if conditions are suitable. Can satisfy
most exacting and has his own action of special ad-
vantages. Address "Player Expert," care PRESTO,
Chicago.
SALESMAN'S O P P O R T U N I T Y .
S A L E S M A N - M A N A G E R — I am looking for a live, honest,
capable piano salesman to help me run my piano store.
It has grown too big for me. I am located in a
wealthy city with a half a million population in the
middle west. A working partnership will be arranged
for the right man. No additional capital will be re-
quired. This is a real opportunity for a live hustler.
Address "Live Hustler," care PRESTO.
Established 1867
F I F T Y - F I F T Y SALESMAN.
Can you go to the farmer and sell him a piano? Are you
willing to work. I have a live store, thoroughly es-
tablished, in central Wisconsin, selling jewelry, pianos
and phonographs. I am willing to split profits with a
hustler who can take over the managing and selling
of the music end of the business. I can finance all
you can sell. Answer "Box 15," care PRESTO, Chi-
cago.
SALES R E P R E S E N T A T I V E
Wanted in each state by old established manufacturer to
handle high grade talking machines as a side line on
a liberal commission basis. Address Box 28, care
PRESTO Publishing Co., 407 S. Dearborn St., Chi-
cago.
" R E P R O D U C O " FOR SALE.
Reproduco, electric driven, combination player piano and
pipe organ, two manuals, made by The Operators'
Piano Co. This instrument has had only a little use
and is as good as new. Plays regular 88-note rolls.
Will sell for $1,000. Address Holley Music House, Car-
roll, Iowa.
STOCK FOR S A L E .
FOR SALE—Common stock In the S. W . Miller Piano Co.,
Sheboygan, Wis. For particulars address R. H. Rob-
erts, Box 616, Berwyn, III.
RETAIL MANAGER WANTED.
WANTED—Experienced retail sales manager for a lead-
ing piano and music store in Denver, Colo. Splendid
opportunity In cne of America's finest localities. A
boon to man requiring mountain climate for health
of self or family. Give past experience fully In first,
letter. Address "Experienced M.," care PRESTO,
Chicago.
Strauch Bros.
All Well-posted Piano
Dealers and Salesmen
recognize the value of this name on a
Piano Action.
For more than 50 years it has been associ-
ated with the best products of the Piano
industry. It has always represented
Quality and Merit
When a Piano Action bears the name of
Strauch Bros, it is an additional guarantee
of the quality of the instrument containing it.
STRAUCH BROS.
Piano Actions, Hammers and Repairs
22 to 30 Tenth Avenue
New York
VENEER MAN
Veneer hand. A good man to
veneer department. Write,
ences and wages wanted.
care PRESTO, Chicago.
WANTED.
work as foreman in our
giving experience, refer-
Address "Veneer Hand,"
PREFERS MISSOURI.
POSITION W A N T E D in Missouri or near St. Louis by
a thorough piano man, salesman, tuner or capable
of managing store. Will start on any reasonable
basis. Want to settle permanently. Am now em-
ployed. Write " J , " care of PRESTO.
DULL FINISHER WANTED.
WANTED—Experienced dull finisher capable of taking
charge of organization turning out nothing but dull
finished work. Good wages and plenty of chance for
advancement. Apply "Finisher," care PRESTO.
TREATING 'EM ROUGH.
Port conditions in foreign countries are a large
factor in determining the requirements of adequate
packing. If lighterage is employed goods are usually
roughly handled. Most of the complaints from the
west coast of South Africa, for example, are due
to the fact that the exporter fails to provide against
the rough handling to which goods are exposed in
passing from ship to shore. Commercial Agent
John M. Turner, in writing of conditions on that
coast, states: All classes of merchandise are dis-
charged from steamers into open lighters or harges.
These hoats come out from shore on the arrival of
a steamer, fasten to her with a bow and stern line,
and swing clear, as the ocean swell keeps both barge
and steamer moving and their up-and-down motion
is by no means coincident. A sling full of mer-
chandise, consisting, say, of a box, a barrel, and a
crate, weighing perhaps, 1,500 pounds, is swung over
the ship's side and lowered to within 15 or 29 feet
of the water, and when the barge and the swinging
sling are exactly opposite down goes the merchan-
dise with a rush to catch the barge. The package
on the bottom receives the full force of the impact.
The Cunningham Piano Co., Philadelphia, has
plans for a four-story addition to its factory.
If you are not handling the
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