Presto

Issue: 1924 1957

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PRESTO
January 26, 1924.
SMALL GOODS AND SUPPLIES
DEALER SELF - HELP
One Most Effective Form Is Giving All Sup-
port and Encouragement to Local Orches-
tras and Individual Musicians in
Ways Easy to Discern.
REACTION IS CERTAIN
When Small Town Dealer Realizes the Existence of
Mutual Interests Good Feeling and Good
Business Are Certain.
A musician in a small town complains that local
music dealers are not always loyal to the town or-
chestras and individual musicians and the complaint
is the more serious in that it has been stated before.
The complaint refers to small cities within a few
hours' travel of larger communities. And the charge
is that the local dealers too often fail to stand by the
town orchestras when it is proposed by some organ-
ization to import the well advertised orchestras to
provide the music for some social function or public
event.
The problem of the musicians in the smaller places
adjacent to large cities is a serious one. They find
themselves in competition with the large city organi-
zations who, because of their connections and oppor-
tunity to secure better talent, better publicity and
more businesslike directing, have acquired reputations
that far surpass those of the local orchestras.
Local Musician's Grievance.
It is naturally provoking for the local musician to
see the big town orchestra or band brought in for
most of the notable affairs of the home town. It
lessens his importance in local eyes when the lodge
dance, the charity ball and the other prominent affairs
are distinguished by the name of some well-adver-
tised out-of-town orchestra on the announcement
posters and the programs, while the local artists are
called upon only when their services are expected to
be donated.
The complaining small town musician says the duty
of the local dealer under the circumstances stated is
obvious.
The out-of-town orchestra or individual
musician does not patronize the small city store. It
comes, it plays, it pockets its check and departs with-
out as much as a "thank-you." When some strug-
gling church needs a few pieces to make music for
an entertainment and needs the music free, it is the
local orchestra that is depended upon for the help. It
is the same way in civic, community or charitable
work. It is invariably the thank-you job for the
local talent and the big fees for the imported ones.
Question of Business.
Loyal support for the town organizations is a mat-
ter of common loyalty for everybody; it is good busi-
ness for the local music dealer. It often happens that
where the town orchestra is given equal opportunity
with the big outside organizations for feature work it
develops into a bigger and better orchestra.
It is true the music dealer can be helpful in boost-
ing the local orchestra. In lodge, club, church or
social affairs he is often on the entertainment com-
mittee or anyway has a splendid opportunity to say
the good word for the home musicians. In his ad-
vertising the music dealer can occasionally remind the
public of the abilities of the local organization. It
helps the sale of a piece of music, a roll or a record
to mention in the advertising that the piece was
played on such an occasion by the local orchestra or
is on some future program.
Encouraging Local Pride.
Even in the small town orchestras there are men
who attain proficiency on their particular instrument.
Some are soloists of no mean distinction.
Thus
coupling in the advertising the local artist and the
make of instrument he uses adds to the glory of the
dealer where he handles that make and it also im-
proves the opportunity for profits in further sales.
These things get results. Musical people read them
and professional and semi-professional musicians ap-
preciate the efforts of the dealer.
The same spirit of helpfulness can be displayed by
the music dealer for the aspiring singer. The clever
and ambitious young man or woman who is giving
services free to church and social affairs is naturally
hurt when someone is brought from outside to sing
at an event for pay. The local singers buy things in
the local stores. So if the dealer uses his advertis-
ing space to direct attention to their abilities in sing-
ing such a song at this or that affair he is loyal to
his town and friendly to his neighbors. It is safe to
say they will return his friendship in good shape.
Anyway the thoughtfulness of the dealer in helping
local talent enhances interest in music generally, a
cumulative effect which is an asset for the future of
the dealer's own business. The problem of the dealer
in one small town is the same as in all other places
of the same importance. But in detail the dealer in
one place will find different considerations from those
of the dealer not so very far away. But there is one
consideration all have in common and that is that
boosting the home talent reacts beneficially on local
sales.
PRAISES MARTIN INSTRUMENTS
Baltimore Band Director Says the "Handcraft" Im-
proves Tone-Quality of the Orchestra.
A musician generally selects his make of instru-
ment in accordance with his individual taste and ex-
perience. But the director of the orchestra in which
the musician plays is also vitally interested, accord-
ing to John C. Bohl, who operates several well and
favorably known orchestras in Baltimore, Md., one
of which, Bohl's Orchestra, he personally directs.
"In the several orchestras which I am operating,"
Mr. Bohl said recently, "brass instruments of various
makes are used. It is, however, most gratifying to
observe the continued increase in the use of Martin
Handcraft Instruments among my performers, as I
find whenever these splendid instruments are used
there is a marked improvement in the tone quality of
my orchestras.
"They are distinctive for their carrying power,
purity of tone and perfect scale, and I do not hesitate
to recommend Martin Handcraft as the most perfect
brass instruments made today."
SHOWING LUDWIG DRUMS.
The Lyon & Healy Co., Wabash and Jackson
boulevard, Chicago, is featuring Ludwig .drums in a
very attractive window display this week. Two large
drums, beautifully decorated, are exhibited and make
a most effective window.
N. S. Martin is the new head of the export depart-
ment of the Vocalstyle Music Co., Cincinnati.
Q R S ROLLS FOR FEBRUARY
Word Rolls, Concert Series and Foreign Numbers
Provide Opportunities for Lively Sales.
The February bulletin of Q R S music rolls made
by the Q R S Music Co., Chicago, is characterized
by the usual variety in selection and masterly record-
ing. The following word rolls are included in the
list, in which the name of the recording artist is
printed in parenthesis:
Arizona Stars, waltz, Little-Rupp (Osborne and
Howe). Cindy (It Am Wedding Time), fox-trot,
Al Bernord (Pete Wendling). I Love You, Hawaii
—Hawaiian marimba waltz, Costello-Cortez (Scott
and Watters). I've Got a Song for Sale, fox-trot,
Jack Nelson (J. Russel Robinson). Linger Awhile,
fox-trot, Owens-Rose (Arden and Kortlander).
Lonesome Cinderella (from "Ziegfeld Follies 1923-
24"), fox-trot, Brown-Hanley (Victor Arden). Lovey
Came Back, fox-trot, Lewis-Young-Handman (Pete
Wendling). More, fox-trot and one-step, Silver-
Mitchell-Pollack (Arden and Kortlander). Noreen
(My Irish Queen), marimba waltz, Hughes-Monahan
(Osborne and Howe). Rose of Old Madrid, fox-trot,
Percy O. Brewer (Herbert Clair). Sobbin' Blues,
fox-trot, Kassel-Berton ("Sid" Lancy); So This Is
Love (from "Little Miss Bluebeard", waltz, E. Ray
Goetz (Phil Ohman); Stay Home, Little Girl, Stay
Home, marimba waltz, Brown-Hanley (Scott and
Watters); That Bran' New Gal o' Mine, fox-trot,
Van-Schenck-Davis-Akst (Pete Wendling); The
Waltz of Long Ago (from "Music Box Revue 1923-
24"), waltz, Irving Berlin (Phil Ohman); When
Lights Are Low, waltz, Kahn-Koehler-Fiorito (Scott
and Watters).
The Concert Series Rolls are: Impromptu, Op. 142,
No. 4 (F minor), Franz Schubert (Eugen d'Albert);
Gavotte, W. Sapellnikoff (the Composer); Scheher-
ezade, Symphonic Suite, Second Movement, N.
Rimsky-Korsakoff (Marguerite Volavy and Phil Oh-
man); Reflets Dans L'Eau (Reflections in the Water),
Claude Debussy (Marguerite Volavy); Liebesfreud
(Love's Joy), Fritz Kreisler (Katherine Gutchell);
Morning Study, Rudolf Friml (the Composer); Wed-
ding of the Winds, valse, John T. Hall (Richard Mer-
ton); Lullaby (from "Erminie"), Ed. Jakobowski
(Howard Brockway).
The foreign rolls include three Bohemian, three
German, three Hungarian, eight Italian, two Jewish,
three Lithuanian, five Polish and six Spanish.
SLINGERLAND
May Bell
Slingerland Banjos
are sold the country over because
they are Highest quality and sold
at a reasonable price.
Over 40 Styles of Banjos, Banjo Mandolins, Tenor Banjos
and Banjo Ukuleles, to select from.
Write for Catalogue
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1815 Orchard Street
CHICAGO
FAIRBANKS
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PRESTO
January 26, 1924.
FEBRUARY COLUMBIA ROLLS
New Assortment of Fox-trots, Waltzes and Blues
Announced by Chicago Company.
The new February releases of the Columbia Music
Roll Co., Chicago, are of the usual alluring quality
in recording. Art Gillham, a clever pianist, has been
added to the brilliant staff.
The following are the new fox-trots: Your
Mamma's Gonna Slow You Down, Clarence Johnson;
Every Day, Gladys Bagwill; So This Is Venice, Art
Gillham; It's Not the First Time You Left Me (But
It's the Last Time You'll Come Back), James Blythe;
Maggie (Yes, Ma'am), Everett Robbins; A Smile Will
Go a Long, Long Way, Everett Robbins; Are You
Lonely? Gus Drobegg, marimba; If I Cau"t Get the
Sweetie I Want (I Pity the Sweetie I Get), Clarence
Johnson; What Do You Do Sunday, Mary? Billy
Fitch; Keep Yourself Together, Sweet Papa, Clar-
ence Johnson; Old-Fashioned Love. Clarence John-
son; When It's Night-Time in Italy, Everett Robbins.
The following new waltzes are included in the Feb-
ruary list: When Lights Are Low, Billy Fitch; The
Land of Broken Dreams, Art Gillham; London
Bridge Is Falling Down (On the Isle of Childhood
Dreams), Art Gillham; How I Miss You, No One
Knows, Gladys Bagwill; Tripping Along, James
Blythe; Just for Tonight, Gus Brobegg; You Didn't
Want Me When I Wanted You, Gus Drobegg; So
This Is Love, Billy Fitch.
The February blues are: "The House of David"
Blues, Clarence Johnson; Mean Blues, Art Gillham;
Hard Luck Blues, Everett Robbins; Midnight Blues,
Clarence Johnson.
are also allowed furnished quarters, heat and light
free of cost. The duties are to organize and train
mixed choruses, quartets and other musical organiza-
tions, and to give vocal lessons and instrumental les-
sons, particularly on the piano. Competitors will not
be required to report for examination at any place,
but will be rated on their education, training and ex-
perience. Full information and application blanks
may be obtained from the United States Civil Service
Commission, Washington, D. C, or the secretary of
the board of U. S. civil service examiners at the post
office or custom house in any city.
OUR GUITARS IN MEXICO
Ninety-five Per Cent of Instruments Purchased There
Are Manufactured in the United States.
When the Mexican swain serenades his inamorata
he accompanies his song on an American guitar.
When the blithe insurrecto makes the dolce far niente
merry with music it is an American guitar he uses
to plunk the inspiriting measures. No matter where
he gets his gun the temperamental Mexican depends
on the manufacturers of the United States for his
beloved guitar. In short ninety-five per cent of the
guitars sold in Tampico are made in the United
States, the remaining bare five per cent coming from
Germany.
The figures are those of Consul James B. Stewart
in a report to the Department of Commerce in which
he gives flattering explanation that durability counts
in Mexico more than is generally supposed and that
the American guitar is characterized by that desir-
able feature. The American frankly admits that the
American guitar is less attractive to the eye than
the German instrument but it is stronger and made
of better wood.
But the German violins sell more readily in Mexico
Indian Service Department Advertises for Music than the violins from elsewhere. Their reputation is
a thing that the interval of the war did not decrease.
Teacher for Haskell Institute, Kansas.
When the German violin makers were ready to
The United States Civil Service Commission an- resume manufacturing and exporting they found
nounces a competitive examination for music teacher, their old Mexican customers ready to do business.
receipt of applications for which will close February All the violins sold in Tampico are imported direct
26. The examination is to fill a vacancy in the Indian from Germany or come from that country through
Service for duty at Haskell Institute, Kansas, at an the United States.
entrance salary of $760 a year, plus the increase of
$20 a month granted by Congress, and vacancies in
The Scoville Mfg. Co., Waterbury, Conn., maker of
positions requiring similar qualifications.
brass hardware, has bought out the Oakville Co., an-
In addition to the salary named above, appointees other Waterbury concern in the same line.
UNCLE SAM WANTS TEACHER
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DE LUXE PLAYER ROLL CORP.
February Bulletin of Classics and Dance Rolls With
Words Issued to Trade.
The following classics are included in the new Feb-
ruary bulletin of the De Luxe Player Roll Corpora-
tion, New York, the name of the recording artist be-
ing printed in parenthesis:
Chanson (Melodic), Friml (Marguerite Bailhe);
Concerto No. 2, in C minor, Op. 18, Second move-
ment, Rachmaninoff (Sylvan Levin); Concerto, No. 2,
in C minor, Op. 18, Third movement, Rachmaninoff
(Sylvan Levin); Danse Caprice, Leonardi (Leonidas
• Leonardi); Eine Liebesnovelle, Wolff (Ruth Binga-
man); Elle Danse (She Dances), dedicated to Anna
Pavlowa. Friedman (Cecile de Horvath); Gigue in
G. Scarlatti (Alfredo Oswald); Heartsease, Beach
(Cecile de Horvath); Melancholic Op. 51, Rubin-
stein (Fannie Bloomiield-Zeisler) ;Mikado Selections,
Sullivan (Edna S. Hart); Moment of Sadness, Les-
chetizky (Austin Conradi); Music Box, Friml (Mar-
guerite Bailhe); Prelude, Op. 26, No. 2, GHere (E. R.
Sollitt); Prelude in G, Op. 32, No. 5, Rachmaninoff
(Leonidas Leonardi); Scottish Legend, Beach (Dor-
sey Whittlngton); Sian Chok (Spring Song), old
Chinese, arranged by Harriette Cady (Harriette
Cady): Sonata, E-minor, Op. 90, Beethoven (Xaver
Scharwenka); Song of the Volga Boatmen (old Rus-
sian), arranged by Harriette Cady (Harriette Cady);
Tarantella, Leschetizky (Ruth Bingaman); Thank
God for a Garden, ballad, Del Riego (Howard Lut-
ter); Viennese Waltz, Zoltan de Horvath (de Hor-
vath); Waltz in E minor, Chopin (Bendetson Net-
zorg); Waltz, Op. 12, No. 2 and Elfentanz, Op. 12,
No. 4, Grieg (Leonidas Leonardi).
Dance Rolls with words: Arcady (from "fiombo").
fox trot, Jolson & de Sylva (M. T. Loscalzo); Dancin'
Dan, fox trot, Stanley (John Spencer); Linger
Awhile, fox trot. Rose (Stuart Gregory); Lovey
Came Back, fox trot, Handman (Stuart Gregory);
Old Fashioned Love (from "Runnin' Wild"), fox
trot, Mack & Johnson (M. T. Loscalzo); Roamin' to
Wyomin', fox trot, Donaldson (Howard Lutter);
You're in Kentucky Sure as You're Born, fox trot,
Little, Gillespie and Shay (Howard Lutter).
JOBBERS TO MEET.
A lengthy and important program has been out-
lined by the officials of the National Edison Disc
Jobbers' Association for the annual convention to be
held at the Waldorf Astoria, New York, on Feb. 11
and 12. Besides the entertainment which will be of
unusually pleasant kind, there will be business ses-
sions at which very important trade matters will be
discussed.
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