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Presto

Issue: 1925 2047

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October 17, 1925.
PRESTO
A WELL-EQUIPPED
TUNING COLLEGE
An Institution at Which Young Men, or
Older Ones, May Become Expert in Every
Department of the Art, as Well as in
Playerpiano Work.
A PROFITABLE VOCATION
Polk College of Piano Tuning Presents the Most
Advanced School of Its Kind the World
Over.
It is now nearly fifty years since the first systematic
school of piano tuning was established. Its founder
was the late C. C. Polk, a practical, hard working
piano tuner, who had been in the employ of piano
The College Building.
Mr. Powell selected a location in La Porte, and
the new building was erected. It is perfectly adapted
to the purposes and, having been especially designed
for the tuning school, every detail has been looked
after, so that students can lack no opportunities for
rapid and thorough attainment of their ambitious.
The new Polk College of Piano Tuning building is
of brick. The class rooms are spacious and the
equipment includes every device known to the indus-
try of piano making. Practically all of the makes of
player actions are there, for purposes of practical
demonstration, so that students may be ready to com-
plete repairs on any instrument by reason of their
familiarity with the details, no matter where they
may be located. The faculty of the College is com-
houses in Chicago, Indianapolis, and other midwest
cities. Mr. Polk started as an independent tuner.
He gradually won over so many friends and clients
that eventually he had a large and profitable route,
over which he traveled at stated intervals, keeping
the pianos in good condition. That manner of work
is today quite the rule with many practical tuners.
But it is also true that there are sections of the
country where piano owners are not so fortunate as
to have men like C. C. Polk call, at regular inter-
vals. For there are many incompetents in the field,
AN
ARTISTIC
JPIA.JVO
IN EVERT
DETAIL
HADDORFF PIANO CO.
ROCKFORD,ILL.
Wholesale Office*:
New York Cil
130 W. 42od S»
Chirago
110 S. Mwtni.n A«.
Sao Franciac.
111 California St.
Schaff Bros.
LARGEST COMPETITIVE VALUE
because of their beauty, reliability, tone
and moderate price. They are profitable
to sell and satisfactory when sold.
Brighten Your Line with the
MATN HALLWAY TO STUDIES.
whereas there need be only skilled workers, if the
men who aspire to so fine a profession would take the
time to investigate their own opportunities.
Thoroughly Equipped Institution.
For there is now an institution as fully equipped
to teach piano tuning and repairing as any of the
schools in other branches of skill and learning, in
whatever department of the practical arts. At La
Porte, Indiana, a very short ride from Chicago, the
Polk College of Piano Tuning is now settled in its
new building. In that building there is every pos-
sible convenience for the students of piano tuning,
playerpiano adjustment and repairs of the instru-
ments without which lovers of music would be lost,
(/Ae-
Players 9 nd Pianos have won their stand-
ing with trade and public by 54 years of
steadfast striving to excel. They repre-
sent the
POLK COLLEGE OF PIANO TUNING.
ONE OF THE CLASS ROOMS.
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and denied the best opportunities for the exercise of
their highest gratification.
The Polk College of Piano Tuning was established
in Valparaiso, Indiana, and remained there until some
time after the death of its founder. But before Mr.
Polk's death, the school had changed ownership, and
Willard R. Powell had purchased control. That gen-
tleman is now president of the institution at La
Porte.
The New Control.
Shortly after Mr. Powell assumed control, and be-
came also head of the faculty of the school, it was
decided that the growth of the classes, and the stead-
ily broadening call for scholarships, demanded a
larger building and more fully equipped facilities.
Piano tuning had become recognized as one of the
essential vocations, and the spread of the piano had
long before suggested the need of more thorough
opportunities of piano tuning instruction.
Consequently Mr. Powell began to look around
for the most suitable location possible for his school.
Not far distant was the beautiful little city of La
Porte. That city had already acquired the fame of
being a "piano center," because of the existence there
of the famous industry of the Hobart M. Cable Com-
pany, whose instruments are in use the world over
and in demand by piano dealers in all sections of the
United States.
plete, and only experienced, practical tuners and
experts in player mechanism, are included. Acousti-
cians and skilled specialists, in every department of
piano making, are employed, and the students are
given the most thorough course of training possible;
no detail in the instruments' manufacture, or care,
being overlooked.
Preliminary Steps.
Naturally, the first question asked by many young
men who contemplate attending a course at the Polk
College of Piano Tuning, is "How Long Will It
Take Me to Learn?" A natural question, but one
impossible to answer with assurance, because differ-
ent students require varying periods in which to
grasp the needed instruction and to attain to the re-
quired skill. But it may be said that the methods
employed at the La Porte school are often the most
modern, and nowhere can the art of piano tuning be
more quickly attained.
And certainly no more fruitful line of work were
possible to young people who possess the ambition
to become expert in piano tuning and repairs. For
the field of the expert piano tuner is practically limit-
less. Complete illustrated booklets, telling all about
the Polk College of Piano Tuning, with cost of in-
struction, may be had by addressing Mr. Powell,
president of the institution at La Porte, Indiana.
MUSIC SECTION ENLARGED.
The newly enlarged music section of the Summer-
field department store in Providence, R. I., was re-
cently formally opened and the extent of the depart-
ment was a big surprise to many visitors. The third
floor of the big building at 274-280 Weybosset street
has been entirely given over to the comprehensive
stock of music goods. The increased space gives the
manager the needed opportunity to properly show the
big range of pianos, players, phonographs and radio.
SCHAFF BROS.
The Schaff Bros. Co.
Established 1868
Huntington, Ind.
The Good Old
SMITH & NIXON
Pianos and Player Pianos
Better than ever, with the same
"Grand Tone In Upright Case."
Grands and Players that every deal-
er likes to sell, for Satisfaction and
Profit,
Smith & Nixon Piano Co.
1229 Miller St., Chicago
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October 17, 1925.
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PRESTO
STEINWAY GRAND FOR
NEW STATION W S M
Handsome Piano in Ebony Case Purchased
from O. K. Houck Piano Co., Nashville,
Tenn., for Radio Broadcasting.
The Steinway piano was the first aid to musical
achievement at the inaugural broadcasting program
of Station WSM in Nashville, Tenn., on the night
of Oct. 5. The Steinway parlor grand, bought from
the O. K. Houck Piano Co., 219 Fourth avenue,
Nashville, by the National Life and Accident Insur-
ance Co., Inc., promoters of the new station, has
an artistic ebony case of dull finish and is considered
the gem in the setting of the handsome studio in
the National Life building.
"The dull ebony of the Steinway, etched against
the background of dark-red velvet draperies and re-
flecting the multi-colored lights of the great crystal
chandelier, is a picture to delight any great painter,
and WSM is happy in the pleasure such an instru-
ment will afford its artists and its vast circle of radio
listeners," says the Nashville Banner.
The following letter, dated Sept. 29, from the Na-
tional Life and Accident Insurance Co. to the O. K.
Houck Piano Co., expresses the opinion of the owner
of Station WSM of Steinway merits:
The Steinway piano which we ordered to be used
exclusively in the studio of our new broadcasting
Station WSM is deservedly referred to as "The in-
strument of the Immortals.' 1
When the National Life and Accident Insurance
Co. decided to install a broadcasting station there
was one determination—that to give the people of
the United States and our neighbors in Canada and
Mexico the best that could be had in equipment and
entertainment. With this in view, and after careful
investigation, we decided that the Steinway was
necessary to the standard we had set. Since its
installation and during our experimental tests, it has
become a conspicuous part of our equipment, and
many radio listeners when reporting our reception
have emphasized the wonderful tones of this won-
derful instrument. With sincere good wishes, I am,
Yours very truly,
C. A. CRAIG, President.
AUSTRALIAN CUSTOMERS
WRITE TO M. SCHULZ CO.
Brown & Dureau, Ltd., Melbourne, Tell of
Promising Trade Conditions and Effects
on Sales of Pianos from Chicago.
Brown & Dureau, Ltd., Temple court, Melbourne,
Australia, are among the most enthusiastic foreign
promoters of sales for the pianoplayer and repro-
ducing piano of the M. Schulz Co., Chicago. The
Australian company has been active in making the
M. Schulz Co.'s instruments known to an apprecia-
tive portion of the public in Melbourne, and the
large portion of Australia served and the results of
its activities are shown in frequent orders.
An order of good size received last week was ac-
companied by a clear-cut report of conditions.
E. Leins Piano Co.
"Business is of a very promising kind in Australia
and M. Schulz pianos are pleasantly affected in the
increased demands of customers," is the cheerful
statement, and the letter, which bears date of Aug. 8,
is as follows:
M. Schulz Co.,
711 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, U. S. A.
Dear Sirs: The visit of the U. S. A. fleet, from
23rd of July to 6th August, has been one of the
most memorable events in the history of Australia.
Ordinary business practically stopped on the day of
the arrival, everyone thronging to vantage points
around the harbor to witness it. It was a stirring
spectacle that aroused the utmost enthusiasm, and
which continued throughout the visit. One of the
best viewpoints was from the promenade roof of
Temple court, and which was availed of by two thou-
sand citizens.
We are sending you one of the invitation cards
that were issued on that occasion. It was very grati-
fying to us to have the opportunity of linking the
American and the Australian flags this way.
We are sure you will be interested to know that
not only was the utmost enthusiasm and cordiality
extended to the members of the navy, officers and
men during their visit, but now that they have left
us, there is a very free expression of admiration of
the manliness, modesty and good, clean living char-
acter that was displayed throughout the visit by all
ranks.
The compliment extended to Australia by the
United States in sending to us the most extensive
naval squadron ever congregated in a peaceful cruise,
is very highly appreciated by every section of the
community. It has cemented the respect and friend-
ship of Australia towards your country, both officially
and privately, better than generations of ambassador-
ship and political relationships could have done.
With kind regards,
Yours faithfully,
BROWN & DUREAU, LTD.,
Per D. H. Dureau.
KURTZMANN
Grands—Players
Manufactured by
C. KURTZMANN & CO.
Factories and General Offices
526-536 Niagara Street
BUFFALO, N. Y.
STRICH & ZEIDLER, Inc.
GRAND, UPRIGHT and PLAYER
AND
HOMER PIANOS
740-742 East 136th Street
NEW YORK
MANAGER AND PROPRIETOR OF
THE TRI=CITY PIANO COMPANY
BRINKERHOFF
Harry E. Pearson Corrects Error in Notice and Tells
of Some Grand Sales.
Molinc, 111., Oct. 5, 1925.
Editor Presto: Current issue of Presto speaks of
"Harry E. Pearson, proprietor of Tri-City Piano Co ,
Moline, 111."
This is some correspondent's "bull," although I
would be very proud if it were the case, and the
only way I can understand the mistake is by saying
"we" sold the Elks' Club a grand piano."
The other remarks are very nice and I certainly
appreciate, them, but far be it from me to take any
honors from our Mr. A. E. Nelson, who is the real
manager and proprietor of the Tri-City Piano Co.,
and to whose ardent work the sales mentioned belong.
At this time I would also give credit to Presto
for the great help it has been in keeping me posted
in "matters musical" these many years. I have been
an ever-interested reader.
Would also add that our A. E. Nelson sold recently
a Haddorff grand to Miss Mildred Pennington, pian-
ist and organist at the Bio Theater; a Clarendon
grand to a very brilliant pianist of Davenport, Iowa,
and also one to a prominent teacher in Rock Island.
I have often mentioned the many dear fellows I
have met in the piano and music business, and some
day I am going to write about them. With all good
wishes, I am, sincerely,
H. E. PEARSON.
Grands * Reproducing Grands
Player-Pianos
and Pianos
The Line That Sells Easily
and Satisfies Always
BRINKERHOFF PIANO CO.
OFFICES, REPUBLIC BLDG.
209 State Street
PROGRESSIVE BOSTON FIRM.
Makers of Pianos and
Player Pianos That Are
Established L e a d e r s
The Brooks Piano Company, Boston, a familiar
music house at 32 Eoylston street for many years,
will soon move to new quarters where more space
is available for the demands of a growing business.
The company, of which William and Charles Brooks
are owners, has acquired a building at Lincoln and
Summer street, overlooking Church Green.
Correspondence from Reliable
Dealers Invited
OPENS IN AMES, IOWA.
ADAM SCHAAF, Inc.
GRANDS AND UPRIGHTS
FACTORY
Reputation
1020 So. Central Park Ave.,
and Quality Since 1873
Main Office, 1117 Chestnut St.
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
Whenever you hear the name RADLE you immediately
think of a wonderful tone quality, durabili y and design.
Musicians insist on RADLE
319-321 So. Wabash Ave.,
CHICAGO, ILL.
are the only pianos In the world with
Three Sounding Boards.
Patented In the United States, Great Britain,
France, Germany and Canada.
Liberal arrangements to responsible agents only*
RADLE TONE—The Musician's Delight
OFFICES AND SALESROOMS
Corner FUlmore Street
The Heppe, Marcellus and Edouaid Jules Ptaao
manufactured by the
HEPPE PIANO COMPANY
The Ames Music Co. is the title of a new music
store opened in the Rice Building, Ames, Iowa. A.
V. Carey, the proprietor of the new business, carried
out extensive remodeling plans in the new building in
which the store is located. Pianos and musical mer-
chandise will be handled.
Factory and Offices, 304 W. 42nd St.
NEW YORK
Established
CHICAGO
New Adam Schaaf Building,
F. RADLE, Inc.
Est. 1850.
609-11 W. 36th St., New York City
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