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PRESTO-TIMES
August 13, 1927.
SMALL GOODS, MUSIC ROLLS AND SHEET MUSIC
PAPER FOR CLARK ROLLS
Many Distinctive Features of the Fine Prod-
ucts of the Clark Orchestra Roll Co., Due
to Quality of Paper.
The rolls of the Clark Orchestra Roll Company,
De Kalh, 111., have become famous because no detail
that may result in a meritorious product is neglected.
The selection of the numbers, the recording and the
mechanical processes ;re all viewed with importance
in the scheme of manufacture in the great plant at
De Kalb, Til.
An interesting fact in the production of Clark
Orchestra Rolls is the care given to the selection and
preparation of the paper employed. Paper is a prod-
uct affected by certain varieties of weather so that
the character of the composition in the paper used in
making music rolls is a ver.v important consider-
ation.
Any music roll manufacturer may provide fine
stock for his rolls, but it is the roll manufacturer
who renders his paper impervious to the effects of
weather that gives a desirable distinctiveness to his
product. That is what the Clark Orchestra Roll
Company has done, and the methods employed and
the results are told in "Coin Slot," the clever little
publication of the company.
"The last treatment by which the paper is water-
proofed, is the most important in the whole process,
and the one which makes Clark Orchestra Rolls im-
pervious to weather changes and of unvarying width
and body. The finished paper is wound onto a reel.
From tlrs reel it is unwound, passed through a vat
of secret wax preparation, and is slit into narrow
rolls about the width of the music roll which is used
on the automatic piano."
The fact is an excellent talking point for the Clark
Orchestra Rolls, in addition to other effective ones
with which the Clark dealer is familiar. The com-
bined merits of the rolls make them the best for
automatic pianos and orchestrions, and whether the
nitric dealer sells automatic playing instruments or
not it will be a source of good profits to him to
handle the Clark line. The folders of the company
give full particulars of the rolls.
maker; in some houses there are many. The workers
are of all ages and the female fiddle makers are as
cleft and industrious as the males.
On Saturdays, when the instruments made in the
homes are brought to the dealers the appearance of
the streets is most interesting. The people give a
holiday flavor to the important marketing day when
Markneukirchen brings home the bacon.
THE CONN VICTOR CORNET
What Ernest Pechin and Other Famous Cor-
netists Say About It Told in
Enthusiastic Words.
Fifty-one years of building the finest cornets
known to the musical world by the C. G. Conn, Ltd.,
Elkhart, Ind.. culminated in the production of the
latest Victor, an instrument into which has gone
all of the skill and experience of a lifetime of hard
work. While this new cornet follows the same gen-
eral lines as older models, it differs in several im-
portant features. The mouthpipe has a new taper,
and several changes have been made in the gradu-
ation of the bore, which is smaller than our regular
Victor model. The bell is different, too, in the way it
opens and flares.
Built by the famous hydraulic expansion process,
this model is the last word in mechanical and musical
EQUIPPED WITH CONNS.
perfection. It possesses the Victor tuning device, the
The newly organized American Legion Band in adjustable tension valve springs, and the automatic
Marseilles, 111., is preparing for its first concert and "A" mechanism which have met such great success
held a very good practice at the Legion hall. Sydney on previous Victors. It has been tested and highly
approved by a number of outstanding artists, whose
L. Angell, director, is well pleased with the splendid
opinions are reproduced on this page.
progress that has been made. A representative of
C. G. Conn, Inc., Elkhart, I ml., was present last week
Ernest Pecfhin, recognized as one of the foremost
and sold new instruments to several members of the cornet and trumpet technicians in the world, is a
user of the Victor cornet. He was formerly solo
baud.
cornetist with Sousa and Conway, and is now direc-
tor of the Anglo-Canadian Concert Rand. His en-
OLD SEXTETTE ON RADIO.
T. F. Weber, the senior member of Meyer & dorsement of the new model says: "Finest cornet
Weber, Chas. M. Stieff Chicago agents, was one ever Conn built."
This is what other leading artists say:
of the former Chicago Turngemeinde forming the
Al Sweet, directing his own "Singing Band,"' and
OId-Time Sextette of that body, who gave a radio
controlling several other units, is a cornetist and
concert Wednesday night of this week over Station
WMAQ. The sextette was part of the old male band leader of high attainments. Concerning the
chorus of the Chicago Turngemeinde, which orig- new cornet, he says: "It is an instrument of won-
derful power, and yet it plays very easily. I don't
inated in the 70s and was a leading singing society
see how you did it—it certainly is an achievement to
of Chicago for more than thirty years.
be proud of."
D. C. Rosebrook, famous director of Oakland, Cal.,
PIANO BEGINNERS' BOOK.
is equally enthusiastic. "Your new 1926 Victor is the
The Clayton F. Summy Co., Chicago, publisher of
educational works, has introduced a simple and prac- last word in cornets. I've tried a good many in my
tical piano method for beginners, entitled "Middle C time, but this one has them all beat. The tone is
and Its Near Neighbors," written by Elizabeth Black- the most wonderful I ever heard."
(iene LaBarre, formerly with Sousa, now manager
burn Martin.
of the Conn Detroit Co., is another experienced
player who was asked to test the new model. "The
1926 Victor is o. k. in every respect. It has just
Writer in Daily Newspaper Describes Wonders of a
enough resistance to suit the professional cornetist,
and the response is perfect.'
Great Industry in German Town.
John S. Leick, of Denver, who is well known to
It may sound strange that some travelers in Ger-
our many readers, both as a cornetist and band-
many go in search of old violins, violas and 'cellos
"Carolina" (I'm Coming Back to You.) "Mem-
master, writes: "This is what the world has been
ories Dream," "Supposing," "Yes, Dreams Come
to a place renowned for its production of new ones—
waiting for—the most perfect cornet of all time. It
True,"
"The
Man
That
Catches
Me
Must
Have
Markneukirchen, says a writer in the Kansas City
has marvelous power and a beautiful tone."
the Good Hard Cash," "Your Arms Are Home
Star. And whether the place gives up rewards in old
Dick Stross, of Chicago, who can make a cornet
Sweet
Home
to
Me,"
Etc.
instruments to searchers, it presents a revelation in
do things most of us can't, put one of the new ones
Exploited nationally by hundreds of the leading stars
industry to them.
in all parts of U. S. A. Special prices for a STARTER
through its paces. "It's there, every time," he re-
Markneukirchen is a place of about eight or ten
to DEALERS, 10c each.
(Unsold copies can be
ported. ''Powerful, true and clear. T don't believe
exchanged.1 Sell for 25 to 35c net. Big profit, no risk.
thousand inhabitants,.the most of whom are engaged
ORDER NOW—Offer good for a limited time only.
you ever turned out anything better. The new Victor
in making stringed instruments of one kind or an-
certainlv is a knockout."
J. S. Unger Music House, Pub., Reading, Penn.
other. But the fiddle makers comprise the biggest
group. In every house there is a musical instrument
MCDONALD TO FLY.
Two flights around the world, from Chicago to
Chicago, starting about October 1, are being planned
by local men. A race between the two planes for
world circling honors appeared possible today. It
is being promoted by Theodore Turnquist, a real-
estate man and former press agent for Mayor
Thompson. The second flight has been anounced by
Commander Eugene F. McDonald of the Zenith
Radio corporation and U. J. ("Sport") Hermann of
the Cort theater. A steam powered plane may be
used in this flight.
WHERE FIDDLE IS SUPREME
SONGS THAT LIVE AND SELL
CONTINUOUSLY
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FAMOUS
CLARK
ORCHESTRA ROLLS
of De Kalb, Illinois
' ' • - . WORK DONE BY
ALL PROCESSES
ANY PUBLISHER
OUR REFERENCE
C. G. CONN, Ltd., Elkhart, Ind.
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C. D. GREENLEAF, Pres.
- - BOYER, Sec'y
World's largest manufacturers of High Grade Band and Orchestra Instruments. Employs 1,000
expert workmen.
The most celebrated Artists use and endorse Conn Instruments.
Famous Bandmasters and Orchestra Directors highly endorse and recommend the use ot the
Conn Instruments in their organizations.
Conn Instruments are noted for their ease of playing, light and reliable valve or key action;
quick response, rich tonal quality, perfect intonation, tone carrying quality, artisticness of design,
beautiful finish and reliable construction.
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Conn Instruments are sent to a*iy point in the U. S. subject to ten days free trial. Branch stores
•r agencies will be found,in. all large cities. Write for catalogues, prices, etc.
C. G. CONN, Ltd.
THE
DEPT. MS.
The Best tor Automatic Playing Pianos
Organs and Orchestrions
Whether you sell automatic playing in-
struments or not, it will pay you to
handle and be able to furnish
CLARK ORCHESTRA ROLLS
Monthly bulletins of new records. Write
for lists, folders and FULL PARTICU-
LARS.
Clark Orchestra Roll Company
Manufacturers — Originators — Patentees
De Kalb, Illinois
ELKHART, IND.
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