PRESTO
June 23, 1923
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SMALL GOODS AND SUPPLIES
Ampliphone is a device constructed of the most reso-
nant material known to science, accommodating itself
to every intensity and reflection of sound, greatly en-
larging the volume of sound, yet retaining that deep,
Trial of New Phonograph Proves Merits of rich tone that gives the Ampliphone that prestige and
Main Feature, a Second Sound
power of leadership. For depth and volume of tone
it cannot be surpassed. It has no metal throat, being
Chamber.
made of wood entirely up to where it joins the tone
The Ampliphone has a suitable name suggestive of
arm. When the sound waves traveling down the
its exclusive features. It is a name belonging to a horn reach this opening they are diverted into this
phonograph of such distinctive sound qualities. The sound chamber, where each tone is given full chance
Ampliphone is the only phonograph with an extra to vibrate, giving the hearer a smooth tone, appealing
sound chamber, and its undoubted merits were plain clear, well rounded, musical and scientifically true.
to the great number of music trade folk who visited
On the Ampliphone the voice is re-humanized; in-
the warcrooms at 820 Republic building, Chicago, struments of brass stand out in perfect individuality
during the recent convention.
and timbre; while stringed instruments have restored
The models of the entire line of Ampliphones made lo them the vibration essential to satisfying perform-
by the Ampliphone Phonograph Company at its fac- ance. While the amplifying chamber greatly enlarges
tory in Brazil, Ind., are shown in the spacious ware- the volume of sound, it is of such sonorous depth and
rooms in the Republic building. The various models softness that every quality of music from the Ampli-
are presented in mahogany, walnut and golden or phone is cadeuced to unspeakable thrilling sweetness.
fumed oak, and every cabinet has the artistic finish
that makes it a joy to the lover of a well-made piece
of furniture.
SHOWS RAPID GROWTH.
But it is the tone quality of the Ampliphone which
Lang Brothers, dealers in Brunswick phonographs
gives it the distinctiveness that commanded the at- and Lester pianos, formerly located at 114 East
tention of the music trade visitors to the warerooms Wayne street, South Bend, Ind., have moved to 439
during convenion week. In the Ampliphone these South Michigan street.
Six sound-proof record
keen-eyed men saw a real musical instrument and one booths have been installed. Each is equipped with
certain to create a bigger phonograph business for the electric fans, electric lights and comfortable chairs.
talking machine dealer and provide a new field of In ten months since its organization, the concern,
profits for the piano dealer.
owned by Edward Albert and Walter Lang, has had
The sound chamber and amplifying box of the a rapid growth.
WONDERS OF AMPLIPHONE
AND
ACCESSORIES
The Recognized Standard
Drums of distinctive design to retail at a
very moderate price. Each is the fin-
ished result of expert craftsmen work-
ing towards an ideal. Piano dealers find
that the addition of WILSON products
means new customers, greater profits and
more sales.
MEET MR. POCOLOFOTOFONOCO.
One of the up and coming phonograph shops of
Chicago is the Pocolocofotofonoco Exchange, of 133
E. 47th street. The name is a mouthful, but short
compared to that of James Pappatheodorokoumnoun-
tourgeotopolos. the Chicago restaurateur who offered
$5 to anyone who could pronounce his name cor-
rectlv.
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WILSON BROS. MFG. CO.
Makers of Fine Drums and Accessories
CHICAGO, ILL.
THE CELEBRATED
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again being used by Rudolph C.
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HAMMACHER, SCHLEMMER & CO.
PIANO and PLAYER. HARDWARE. FELTS and TOOLS
NEW YORK, SINCE 1848
Columbia Music Roll Co., Chicago, Announces Pair
of Winners for Electric Pianos.
The Spirit of the Day is the nanre of Roll No. 1760
just issued by the Columbia Music Roll Co., 22 S.
Peoria street, Chicago. It is a Fourth of July special,
and contains ten brand new hits, including the fol-
lowing fox-trots:
Yes! We Have No Bananas, Every Step Brings Me
Closer, Look for the Silver Lining, Down Among the
Sleepy Hills of Tennessee, In June, Tell Me Gypsy,
South Sea Eyes and Maxie Jones; and these two
alluring waltzes: Dreamy Melody and Panama
Delight.
Another special is a Grand Review of Current Hits,
which includes eight fox-trots: Everything Is K.O.
in K.Y., Barney Google, Swingin' Down the Lane,
That Red Head Gal, Gone, Think of Me, Baby
Buntin', and I Never Miss the Sunshine; a waltz, the
River Shannon Moon, and a one-step, I Love Me.
CONN PRIZES FOR ELKS'
Best Shrine and Grotto Bands Also Awarded Prize
Instruments by C. G. Conn, Ltd.
More than one hundred bands will take part in a
band tournament which will be held during the an-
nual convention of the Benevolent and Protective
Order of Elks at Atlanta, Ga., July 9 to 12. The
C. G. Conn, Ltd., makers of the well known, Conn
PHYSICAL CULTURE RECORDS.
instruments, Elkhart, Ind., will present a set of beau-
The Gennett set 96 Physical Culture records, is now tiful prizes to the bands awarded highest places.
accepted by gymnasium managers and by physical
The prizes will consist of silver cups, gold finished
culture trainers as the most complete and satisfac- cornets, trombones, and saxophones, batons, and gold-
tory set in the market. Many prominent athletes have plated snare drums. The total valuation of the Conn
pronounced these records by C. A. Nichols to be an prizes will be more than $2,000.
ideal means to physical development and an aid to C. G. Conn, Ltd., presented a similar set of prizes at
keeping in perfect condition. There are twelve ex- the Grotto Convention held in Cleveland, June 11,
ercises in the set, two on each record.
12 and 13, and another set, valued at approximately
$3,000, has been offered the Shrine bands.
WILSON DRUMS
218-20-22 N. May St.
ROLL SPECIALS FOR FOURTH
4th Ave. and 13th St.
BOSTON Q R S MANAGER.
The new manager of the Boston branch of the
Q R S Music Co., is Horace Jones, formerly with
the New York office of the company. He succeeds
Tower A. Askerlund, who has returned to Denver
although not to be associated with Q R S interests
there.
TRUCKS
That Are Labor Savers
Your equipment is not complete without our TRUCKS for handling
Pianos and Talking Machines.
Sill Trucks and End Trucks
for Pianos
With the LEA TALKING MACHINE TRUCK, one man can
handle the Edison Chippendale, Victor No. 17, Cheney No. 6 Queen
Anne, and other large makes, from show-room to any apartment
floor.
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JULIUS BRECKWOLDT & CO. feS,
Manufacturers of
Piano Backs, Boards, Bridges, Bars.
Traplevers and Mouldings
SOLE AGENTS FOR RUDOLF GSESE WIRE
CENTRAL STEEL & WIRE CO.,
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