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PRESTO
October 3, 1925.
STEVE GARDNER'S SUCCESS
Popular Orchestra Leader and Teacher Highly Rec-
ommends Martin's Handcraft Instruments.
"The boys work with me and are as interested in
the success of the organization as I could possibly
be," is the brief manner in which Steve Gardner sums
up the reasons for the unusual success of his orches-
tra. Like a number of other outstanding orchestras
Martin Handcraft instruments are highly recom-
mended by Steve Gardner and naturally are used by
many members of his orchestra. The Martin instru-
ments were purchased from J. R. Reed Music Store,
of Austin, Texas, Martin distributors.
EQUITY RECEIVER NAMED.
Equitable Radio Corporation, of New York, is in
a receiver's hands. Marcus Helfand appointed, under
$20,000 bond, by Judge Winslow upon the complaint
J. F. REED BUILDS NEW HOME
President of Paragon Plate Company, Oregon, 111.,
Erecting Residence in Picturesque Spot on River.
J. F. Reed, president and general manager of the
Paragon Piano Plate Company, of Oregon, 111., is a
very busy man these days. Apart from the activities
of his business he has another interest that takes up
all of his spare time.
Mr. Reed is constructing a new residence in one of
the most beautiful and historical locations in Ogle
County. This home is to be a few miles south of
Oregon, on the famous Blackhawk trail, at a point
on the Rock River known as Castle Rock. The eleva-
tion is a hundred and sixty feet above the river and
commands a view of many miles up and down the
stream, including the Blackhawk statue, done by the
sculptor, Lorado Taft, located several miles to the
north.
This beautiful home, with its twenty acres, will be
ready for occupancy in the early spring of 1926 and
will be one of the attractive estates of that section.
Mr. Reed has owned a fine residence in Oregon, a
city noted for its beautiful flower gardens, which he
recently sold in anticipation of living at Castle Rock
when the family returns from the South next spring.
CONN BOOK FEATURES BAND.
STEVE GARDNER'S ORCHESTRA.
in the country, Steve Gardner's organization was
largely recruited from Texas University, and under
his able direction and leadership they have become
prime favorites in the great Lone Star State.
Almost anywhere in Texas the appearance of Steve
Gardner and his orchestra is the signal for general
applause and approbation. As for Mr. Gardner him-
self, he is not only a most able leader and player, but
also a teacher of note.
of the Presto Machine Products Co., Inc., a creditor
for $4,320 and upon the consent of the corporation
which was formed in September, 1924, to take over
the business of the Hughesville-De-Tektor Radio &
Cabinet Co. Originally the company was capitalized
at 250,000 shares of the par value of $1, but subse-
quently the capitalization was increased to 1,500,000
shares. Liabilities, $175,000, of which $90,000 con-
sists of disputed claims; assets, about $345,000.
FAIRBANKS
A special edition of "Musical Truth," published by
C. G. Conn, Ltd., Elkhart, Ind., now in preparation,
will feature the High School Band of Madison, Wis.,
of which Arthur Thompson is director. A large cut
will show this widely known organization. Two hun-
dred and fifty thousand copies of the number will be
printed and mailed to band directors in the United
States, Canada, Mexico, Australia and several Euro-
pean countries.
COMPLAINT AGAINST LUMBER FIRM.
The Department of Commerce reports a complaint
for false and misleading advertising against the Jones
Hardwood Company, San Francisco, Calif., for ad-
vertising as Philippine mahogany woods other than
mahogany.
DEALERS and TUNERS!
THE FAIRBANKS CO., Springfield, Ohio
"SUPERIOR" PIANO PLATES
Keys Recovered and Rebushed
All work is done by expert workmen
and modern machinery and you are
assured of correct spacing which is so
important. When keys are replaced they
will appear exactly as when the instru-
ment left the factory.
PRICES FOR PYRALIN IVORY
52 heads and tails
$8.00
52 fronts
2.50
88 keys rebushed
4.00
Express or Pared Post to
FRIELD MILLER & CO.
3767 N. Illinois Street
Manufactured by
SUPERIOR FOUNDRY CO.
INDIANAPOLIS, IND.
HOW TO SEND
Ratnov* from frame, number plainly near Capstan,
wrap or bos Mcurcly, and *hlp Parcel Po«t or Express.
Cleveland, Ohio
Please do not remove the old ivories as
there is dan ;«r of the wood being broken.
ivories will be returned if desired.
PERFECTION
Benches and Cabinets
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Send for catalog and price list
Nationally Priced
Size 14x30, in all
finishes
Full size Bench 15x36
Packed two benches in one crate.
$6.00
7.50
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1514-1520 Blue Island Ave.
Chicago, 111.
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