Presto

12
May 2, 1925.
PRESTO
the marvelous qualities for which it has become
famous generation after generation. Thus in its
longer life it becomes the most economical. The
hundreds of educational institutions that have chosen
the Starr gives adequate proof of those essential
qualifications—tone and sturdy construction—inher-
New Folder for Distribution by Dealers De- ent in all Starr instruments.
Two important numbers in the Starr school line
scribes Merits of Pianos and Photographs
are Starr phonographs Style Y* and Style XXVII.
Suited for Use in Schools.
"Style Y* > s sturdy, compact easy-to-movc, an ideal
A new folder has been prepared for distribution by instrument well adapted for any requirement of
dealers by the Starr Piano Co., Richmond, Ind., that school work. Complete in every respect. Easily
should prove very effective. It describes and pic- carried up or downstairs or out-of-doors. Has a
tures Starr musical instruments for the school room, strong, clear and rich tone made possible by the use
physical culture and other educational classes, which of silver grain spruce for the amplifying horn. Elim-
include Starr upright and grand pianos, and Starr ination of all metallic, nasal and discolored tone is
phonographs. The uses of Gennett records are also immediately noticed. Built to last a lifetime," says
the folder, which goes on to describe Style XXVII:
covered in the new booklet.
"Style XXVII is the latest Starr model phono-
Starr Style D upright designed for schools is a
piano of small measurements and with the tone and graph especially designed for educational purposes.
beauty of the standard size instrument it becomes a It can be pushed about the room by touch of the
hand. Construction is foolproof. Like Style Yi it
delight and inspiration in any school room.
"Its full 88-notc scale is accurate, the action light has a silver grain spruce horn, the 'music wood of
and responsive. It has regular size keys, the bass centuries' and the tone is clear, rich and strong and
strings, copper wound. It has a full metal plate and far-carrying. Complete with own stand. Unobtru-
is essentially correct in every detail. Thus it em- sive and durable, its obvious qualities command it as
bodies the same precision of construction and tonal the most popular school model available. Floor space
quality pre-eminent in all Starr made instruments. required is negligible. Extremely light in weight.
Can be moved from room to room with the greatest Has movable shelf for records, nickel plated hard-
case. It especially appeals to children and is ideally ware and made for rigorous use. An instrument of
suited to their needs. Withal it marks an epoch in genuine merit built to meet the approval of those
musical progress and is an achievement in the field who want the very best in school room equipment."
Of Gennett records, made by the Starr Piano Co.,
of musical triumphs," says the new folder, which
continues to describe another strong instrument in this is said: "Gennett educational records represent
the highest attainment in the art of sound recording
the line:
"The Starr Princess Grand, designed for the recital and have an appeal of more than especial interest to
hall, the conservatory, and the studio, possesses a children.
"Among the numbers especially adapted for and
rare, colorful, unapproachable tone and is a beautiful
instrument as near perfection as skill can attain. best suited to the school room curriculum are songs,
Graceful in contour, with matchless hand wrought stories, exercises, dances, selections from the operas,
finish it is an instrument of surpassing superiority, and bird records all of incalculable value as an aid in
built to withstand the rigor of concert use. Retains developing the growing child's ideals, tastes and gen-
eral musical appreciation."
STARR PIANO CO.'S
EDUCATIONAL LINE
E. Leins Piano Co,
Makers of Pianos and
Player Pianos That Are
Established L e a d e r s .
Correspondence from Reliable
Dealers Invited
Facfory and Offices, 304 W. 42nd Si
NEW YORK
There's Money
for the Dealer in
Automatic Pianos
Fine Electric Self-Players of eye-
catching design and perfect perform-
ance. Also
COIN OPERATED
SOME LATE DOINGS IN
THE RETAIL TRADE
Items of General News Value from the Field
Throughout the Country.
The Claude P. Street Piano Company, Nashville,
Tenn., has opened a branch store at Columbia, Tenn.
T. W. Rains is manager.
The complete stock of musical instruments of the
Kellingham Music Company, Bellingham, Wash., has
been purchased by M. N. and F. O. Power.
Henry S. Hall, of South Farms, Middletown, Conn.,
is opening a new music store in the Bank Block.
J. E. Baldwin is now manager of the Rudolph Wur-
litzer Company's branch store at Columbus, Ohio.
R. R. Bland, Troy, N. C, has opened a music store
in High Point, in that state.
Tull & Gibbs, of Spokane, Wash., have opened a
branch store in Moscow, Idaho. I. A. Cook is
manager.
The Decatur Music Company has opened its store
at Decatur, 111.
Flocks of admiring friends attended the opening of
the Blanton-Walker Music Shop, Little Rock, Ark.,
earlv in March.
The Good Old
SMITH & NIXON
for places of entertainment, Theatres,
Movies, Ice Cream Parlors, Etc., Etc.
The best line including the famous
Pianos and Player Pianos
"PIAN-O-GRAND"
"BANJ-O-GRAND"
and "HARP-O-GRAND"
Better than ever, with the same
"Grand Tone In Upright Case."
Wide-awake Piano D e a l e r s find
them easy sellers in every community.
Grands and Players that every deal-
er likes to sell, for Satisfaction and
Profit
Send for illustrated
descriptive circulars.
Nelson -Wiggen Piano Co.
Smith & Nixon Piano Co.
1731 Belmont Ave.,
CHICAGO
1229 Miller St., Chicago
COMPOSERS AND ARTISTS
FAVOR TONK PIANO
Fine Instrument of William Tonk & Bro., Inc.,
New York, Highly Appreciated by Pub-
lishers and Others.
Beauty of tone and durability are characteristics
of the Tonk piano made by William Tonk & Bro.,
Inc., New York, that render it greatly appreciated by
many composers, artists, publishers' clubs, restau-
rants, and stores where the Tonk piano or player is
used for demonstrating sheet music and rolls. The
Tonk piano has a peculiarly sweet and sonorous tone
that is highly valued by composers and the excellence
of the construction makes it a dependable instrument
for the publisher's offices, where the services of a
piano are almost continuous.
Here is a list of music publishing houses in New
York City where Tonk pianos are in use:
Waterson, Berlin & Snyder (in all their studios),
Stark & Cowan," Shapiro Bernstein & Co., E. B.
Marks Music Co., J. H. Remick Music Co., Broad-
way Music Co., Clark & Leslie Songs, Kallmer-I'uck,
Van Alstync & Curtis, Richmond Music Co., B. A.
Music Co., Melrose Bros., and Bernard-Scheib.
Following is a list of composers and stage favorites
who are appreciative owners of Tonk pianos :
Henry Waterson, Sr., Henry Waterson, Jr., Ted
Snyder, Van & Schenk, all four also using them in
their own homes.
Al. Jolson, Con Conrad, Al. Jockers, Herman
Ruby, Pete Wendling, W. C. Rumsey, Mai. Hallett,
Sophie Tucker, Harry De Costa, Dorothy Bernard,
Ernest Brewer, R. E. Hall.
New York restaurants where the Tonk gives excel-
lent service pleasing to patrons and the proprietors:
Silver Slipper Restaurant, Exclusive Supper Club,
ricadilly-Rcndezvous, Buchanan Restaurant Co.,
Stanley Food Co., Woodmansten Inn.
Two popular dancing schools in New York where
the dependable Tonk provides music are Morris &
Bernard and Cinderella Dancing Academy.
Syndicate stores for demonstrating sheet music
and music rolls—W. T. Grant Stores, McCrory 5 and
10c Stores, F. & W. Grand 5-10-25c Stores, S. S.
Kresge Co., B. & A. Goode 5-10-25c Stores.
Louis Frcy, Inc., Carlstadt, N. J., is erecting a
building at 410-12 Hackensack street, which it will
occupy on May 1.
KREITER
The Leading and Most Popular
Pianos and Players
Grands, Players, Uprights and
Reproducing Pianos
The Results of Over Forty Years'
of Experience.
Kreiter Pianos Cover the Entire Line
and no Piano Dealer who tries these in-
struments would supplant them by any
others. A trial will convince.
Kreiter Mfg. Co., Inc.
310-312 W. Water St., Milwaukee, Wis.
Factory: Marinette, Wis.
The Lyon & Healy
Reproducing Piano
A moderate priced reproducing piano,
beautiful in design and rich in tone.
Write for our new explanatory Chart,
the most complete and simple treat-
ment of the reproducing action.
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