October 31, 1925.
19
PRESTO
SMALL GOODS AND SUPPLIES
Hotel in New York City recently. A motion picture
record previously made of the action in the studio
of Station WJY was used. It showed Godfrey Lud-
Fine List of Timely Music Provides more Profit-Mak- low, well-known Australian violinist playing. This Why Instruments Made by C. G. Conn, Ltd.,
film was flashed on the screen at the Pennsylvania
ing Opportunities for Alert Dealers.
Elkhart, Ind., Enhance Musical Value of
Hotel, and simultaneously WJY was tuned in on the
The November bulletin of new Capitol word rolls Radiola, when the mellow strains from Mr. Ludlow's
Band, Told by March King.
made by the Capitol Roll & Record Co., Chicago, violin were heard, actually broadcast from WJY.
Lieut.
Philip
Sousa and his band was a notable
is another assurance of profit to the dealers. Quality
feature at the Auditorium, Chicago, last Sunday, at
and price make these rolls certain profit-producers
TIE-UP WITH ORCHESTRA.
which theater he appeared for the first time thirty-
in the roll department. The rolls are hand-played
When Abe Lyman's Orchestra appeared at the three years ago. The event prompted C. G. Conn,
and are made of the best materials obtainable. The
following numbers are included in the November Orpheum Theater in Denver, Colo., recently an ex- Ltd., Elkhart, Ind., to make a most effective page
cellent ad for the instruments made by C. G. Conn, display in the Sunday newspapers pointing out the
bulletin:
Days of Hearts and Flowers, fox-trot; Deep Elm Ltd., Elkhart, Ind., was provided by the Charles C. association of the great bandmaster and his band
(You Tel 'Em I'm Blue), fox-trot; Garland of Old- Wells Music House, representatives of the Conn in- with Conn instruments.
"Hear Sousa and his band at the Auditorium today.
Fashioned Roses, waltz; Headin' for Home, fox-trot; struments. The house tied up with the orchestra in
I'm Tired of Everything But You, fox-trot; I've a special manner by newspaper advertising and win- And as you listen, remember the instruments are
Conn's," was the caption to a strong drawing of the
Named My Pillow After You, fox-trot; Kosher Kitty dow displays.
leader and his organization. This is said:
Kelly, waltz; Let Us Waltz As We Say Good-bye,
The Baldwin Piano Co., Dallas, Tex., has taken
"Fourscore instruments played by as many artists,
waltz; Manhattan, fox-trot; Let's Wander Away, fox-
possession of its new store at 1017 Elm street.
and yet the effect is as of one tremendous organ,
trot; My Hawaiian Evenin' Star, marimba waltz.
when Sousa plays. From the softest passage to the
No One, fox-trot; Normandy, fox-trot; Off and
grand crash of a thrilling climax this blended beauty
Gone, fox-trot; Oh! Boy What a Girl, fox-trot; Oh,
seems to flow from the tip of his baton.
Lovey, Be Mine, fox-trot; Oh Say! Can I See You
"The secret is threefold: Sousa—the artists—Conn
Tonight, fox-trot; Say Arabella, fox-trot; Seminola,
instruments! Sousa himself and his artists have re-
fox-trot; Show Me the Way to Go Home, fox-trot;
peatedly proclaimed the supremacy of Conn instru-
Siberia, fox-trot; Sometime, ballad; Take 'Em to the
ments, with special emphasis on the ensemble effect
INCORPORATED
Door, blues; The Promenade Walk, fox-trot.
attainable by complete Conn equipment."
MANUFACTURERS' AGENTS
A quotation from a letter from the March King
RUSSIA'S DECREE AFFECTS RECORDS.
himself
is printed:
With the object of controlling the production of
"Conn instruments have been used in my band
phonograph (master) records, matrix and gramo-
for thirty years and more, simply because we have
phone records (reproductions) in Russia, the Council
found them to be best. I consider that complete
of Commissars has issued a decree dated March 25,
Conn equipment enhances the musical value of any
1925, requiring permits for the production, importa-
band at least 50 per cent."
tion, and exportation of these products, as well as
Unubu a
for the importation of the indispensable raw materials
ST. LOUIS FIRM EXPANDS.
and supplies for their manufacture.
The Silverstone Music Company, St. Louis, for-
merly an exclusive talking machine house, held a
MOTION PICTURE RADIO.
formal opening of its new furniture department re-
That the combination of radio and motion picture
cently in the remodeled store of the company on
may be made to produce a complete musical program
Olive street.
from a distant point without sacrificing the attractive
features of the original rendition was demonstrated
Chris Sorenson has opened a music house on Main
by the Radio Corp. of America at the Pennsylvania
street, Enumclaw, Wash.
NOVEMBER CAPITOL ROLLS
SOUSA'S BAND EQUIPMENT
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CHICAGO
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Manufacturers of
PIANO ACTIONS
HIGHEST GRADE
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The Wessell, Nickel & Gross action is a
guarantee of the grade of the instrument
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Comstock, Cheney & Co.
Ivory Cutters and Manufacturers
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The last word in END TRUCKS. Make your service the best.
These trucks are most complete and sturdy. The frame is cross
braced and riveted, so it can not rack.
The bail has been lengthened to increase its leverage. Also, Sill
Trucks, Piano Hoists, Covers and special made straps.
Manufactured by
SELF LIFTING PIANO TRUCK CO.
FINDLAY, OHIO
IVORY AND COMPOSITION-COVERED ORGAN KEYS
Th» only Company Furnishing th« K«y», Actions, H i m m m and Braekoti Complete
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Office and Factories: Ivory ton, Conn.
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Manufacturers
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PIANO PLATES
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SOLE AGENTS FOR RUDOLF GIESE WIRE
WESTERN REPRESENTATIVE:
CENTRAL STEEL & WIRE CO.,
119-127 N. Peorla Street,
J. BRECKWOLDT, Pre«.
Chicago, 111.
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