Presto

Issue: 1924 1989

20
September 6, 1924.
PRESTO
SMALL GOODS, SUPPLIES AND RADIO
FACTORY NEATNESS ESSENTIAL
Piano Bench Factory of Chicago Distinguished by
the Fine Appearance of Its Floors.
mer and evokes the enthusiasm that results in com-
plete drum mastery. The book is equally valuable to
the beginner and to the more advanced pupil. Ama-
teur and professional can find profitable instruction
in it. It is endorsed by Art Layfield, Ben Vitto,
Harry Thompson and many other leading drum-
mers. Write to C. H. Taylor & Co. for particulars.
BIG STORE FEATURES RECORDS
Window Display of What Is Termed an Ideal Home
Library at The Cable Piano Company.
The Cable Piano Company, Wabash avenue and
Jackson boulevard, Chicago, does not propose to let
OPENS RADIO SCHOOL.
interest in the record department wane during the
Free classes in radio instruction are given in the heated season, and accordingly dressed a very at-
radio department of Gimbel Brothers, Milwaukee, tractive window in which a wide variety of Bruns-
for three hours every afternoon. The classes may be wick and Victor records were shown side by side.
attended by anyone who owns a set or who is inter-
Cards accompanying the display carried useful
ested in the operation of radio. Experts answer all suggestions in a way to help phonograph owners to
questions and demonstrate recent radio developments. the late numbers obtainable at the counter in the
Otto Winsinger, chief radio instructor at the store, record department. Such suggestions as "records
also gives advice on the different circuits to those you should not be without" and an "ideal home
who wish to build their own sets. The purpose of library" convey to the onlooker the thought of the
the school is to encourage amateurs and prospective necessity of good entertainment. The "ideal home
radio set owners to investigate the possibilities of library" as selected by The Cable Piano Company is
constructing sets.
as follows:
Brunswick: Nola; No, No, Nanette; My Old Ken-
DEALER AIDS BAND.
tucky Home, The World Is Waiting for the Sunrise,
The Saxophone Band of San Antonio has been Asleep in the Deep, Bird Imitations.
brought to a great state of efficiency through the
Victor: Song of the Volga Boatmen, Gypsy Love
efforts of O. W. Stapleton, proprietor of the Staple-
Song, A Dream, Song of India, Blue Danube Waltz,
ton Music Co., San Antonio, Tex. Mr. Stapleton At
Dawning, Manon; I'll Take You Home Again,
keeps in active touch with the musical life of the Kathleen;
La Paloma, Dinonah, Love Nocturne, Bell
city by his membership in other musical clubs as Song, Sampson
Minuet in G, Carnival of
well as being choir director in the Travis Park Venice, Dance of and the Delilah,
Goblins, Madam Butterfly, and
Methodist Church. The J r m carries Slingerland Pagliacci.
banjos, Martin saxophones and leading makes of
C. H. Taylor & Co., Chicago, Exclusive Distributors ukuleles, mandolins, etc., with which it is able to
meet the musical needs of the community.
BIG FOREIGN LIST.
for Latest Instructive Aid.
The foreign list of Universal Electric player rolls
HAWAIIANS PLAY WASHBURNS.
The important part that drums are given in or-
put forth by the Columbia Music Roll Company, of
The Hawaiian guitar and ukulele are having a great Chicago, is remarkable for its large size and scope.
chestras of all kinds makes the line of drums and
accessories for the drummer one of considerable run of popularity on the Pacific Coast, according to The latest bulletin embraces eight pages of titles, in
prominence in the stock of the musical merchandise E. R. Stone, of the Geo. Birkel Co., Los Angeles. every language, and there are few of the really favor-
dealer. And sharing the interest in the drums are Many Hawaiians are playing these instruments and ite numbers that are not included. The Mexican
the books of instruction that make drum owners more their services are much in demand. These natives Special roll list is as follows: Cancion del Olvido,
proficient and add to the stimulation of drum sales. have a very keen appreciation of tonal qualities. The Paso Doble; Honolulu Rose, waltz; La Casita, Can-
"The Modern Drummer" is the title of a new book fact that so many of them are playing Washburn in- cion; El Centenario, fox-trot; Lejos de Ti, waltz;
of self-instruction for which C. H. Taylor & Co., 218 struments is considered a convincing testimonial to Somebody Stole My Gal, fox-trot; Spain, fox-trot; I
South Wabash avenue, Chicago, is exclusive distrib- the beautifully toned guitars and ukuleles made by Love You, fox-trot; Mujer Perpura, Cancion; San
Diego, fox-trot.
utor. This is a book that inspires the young drum- Lyon & Healy, Chicago.
The Perfection Piano Bench Mfg. Co., 1518 Blue
Island avenue, Chicago, believes that factory clean-
liness should be practiced and that it reflects on the
spirit of the employes and ultimately on the product
manufactured.
Frank S. Smith, president of the company, has
been very active in keeping the work rooms of the
factory in ship shape and all employes are instructed
to keep their work benches tidy and assist in arrang-
ing material in orderly fashion.
Walnut and mahogany are kept in separate places
and also their respective stains. Waste lumber is
not allowed to collect on the floors, but is quickly
disposed of. The finished products are neatly stored
in a large room adjoining the work rooms.
The policy of neatness has added to the efficiency
of the Perfection Company in a general way, as every
item used in the manufacture of its products is kept
in a certain place and no time is lost in looking up
these articles. The adequate floor space is cleared
at all times and the ventilation and light is not ob-
structed, but is in all corners of the factory.
NEW BOOK FOR DRUMMERS
WESSELL, NICKEL & GROSS
Manufacturers of
PIANO ACTIONS
HIGHEST GRADE
ONE GRADE ONLY
The Wessell, Nickel & Gross action is a
guarantee of the grade of the instrument
in which it is f octncL
OFFICE:
457 W. 45th Steel
YORK
Comstock, Cheney & Co.
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.
Ask for Circular
Ivory Cutters and Manufacturers
MADE ONLY BY
Piano Keys, Actions and Hammers
SELF-LIFTING PIANO TRUCK CO.
FINDLAY, OHIO
IVORY AND COMPOSITION-COVERED ORGAN KEYS
The only Company Furnishing the Kays, Actions, HammeK »nd Brackets Complete
Telegraph and R. R. Station: Essex, Conn.
Office and Factories: Ivory ton, Conn.
THE O. S. KELLY CO.
Manufacturers
of
Might
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JULIUS BREGKWOLDT & SON, ING,
Manufacturers of
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Saw Mills
Fulton Chain
and
Tupper Lake
Piano Backs, Boards, Bridges, Bars,
Traplevers and Mouldings
SOLE AGENTS FOR RUDOLF GIESE WIRE
WESTERN REPRESENTATIVE:
Oracle
PIANO PLATES
SPRINGFIELD
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OHIO
CENTRAL STEEL & WIRE CO.,
119-127 N. Peoria Street,
J. BRECKWOLDT, Pres.
Chicago, 111.
W. A. BRECKWOLDT. Sec. & Treas.
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September 6, 1924.
PRESTO
T H E LOPEZ JUNIOR O R C H E S T R A
CALL F0R MA BELL BANJ0S
L
Slingerland Banjo Co., Chicago, Reports Every De-
partment Busy in Meeting Urgent Requirements.
The popularity of the banjo, and particularly the
banjos manufactured by the Slingerland Banjo Co.,
1815 Orchard street, Chicago, has been noted
throughout the trade.
That the banjo is in its busiest season and that
dealers have taken advantage of the opportunity to
push the sales of this instrument is not doubted by
the Chicago company, who has received a continual
stream of orders from dealers who are preparing for
the school season. Dealers are aware of the fact that
the banjo is an essential part of an orchestra and
that the forming of school orchestras will mean an
unusually heavy demand for the banjo.
When a Presto representative called at the Slinger-
land factory last week every department in the
establishment was busy in an effort to keep abreast
of the many orders received, and he received the in-
formation that the company was entering upon one
of the busiest fall seasons it had ever experienced.
The demand of the better grade of banjos is much
greater than expected, and the May Bell has been a
favorite with banjo users everywhere.
FEATURING CONN INSTRUMENTS.
The George J. Birkel Co., Los Angeles, represen-
tative of the line of band and orchestra instruments
of C. G. Conn, Ltd., Elkhart, Ind., recently featured
in page ads in the newspapers the coming of the
Isham Jones Orchestra, which used Conn - instru-
ments in several concerts there.
STANDARD
(CAMBRIDGE)
When the Lopez Junior Orchestra stopped at Aus-
tin, Texas, during its continental tour John S. Cald-
well, manager of the Reed Music Company saw an
opportunity for unusual publicity. The company is
distributor for Martin Handcraft Instruments and
the Lopez Junior Orchestra is equipped with Martins.
So Mr. Caldwell had the orchestra appear in concert
at the store with the public as guests. "It was a tre-
mendous success," he writes. "The concert resulted
in many Martin sales and literally a host of good
prospects."
The Lopez Junior Orchestra is composed entirely
of boys whose ages range from 16 to 18 years, trained
under the direction of Vincent Lopez, famous leader
of the Vincent Lopez Hotel Pennsylvania Orchestra,
who is also an ardent booster for Martin Handcraft
Instruments. The Lopez Junior Orchestra is now
on a continental tour, making appearances in the
principal cities. The accompanying illustration shows
the orchestra and also a corner of the Reed Music
Store, where their Austin concert was held.
Piano Actions
The Music Merchants Radio Corporation, 320
North Michigan avenue, Chicago, has been formed
to distribute radio material to music dealers. P . J.
Kimberly is president; Thorne Donnely, vice-presi-
dent, and Elliott Jenks, secretary. Only the music
trade will be served.
action Company
Cambridge, ^Massachusetts
"SUPERIOR" PIANO PLATES
Manufactured
SUPERIOR FOUNDRY CO.
The Piano Repair Shop
Pianos and Phonographs Rebuilt by
Expert Workmen
Player-actions installed. Instruments
refinished or remodeled and actions and
keys repaired. Work guaranteed. Prices
reasonable.
Our-of-town dealers' repair work solic-
ited. Write for details and terms.
by
Cleveland, Ohio
THE PIANO REPAIR SHOP
339 South Wabash Ave.
Chicago
PERFECTION
Benches and Cabinets
The line that sells on sight and satisfies always.
The only solid walnut benches built and sold at
regular prices.
Send for catalog and price list.
No. 25
Perfection Benches with Smith's Patented Interlock*
ing mitre joint,
PERFECTION PIANO BENCH MFG. COMPANY
1514-1520 Blue Island Ave.
Chicago, 111.
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