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Presto

Issue: 1928 2189

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PRESTO-TIMES
July 14, 1928
LUCIE CAFFARET IN
PRAISE OF BALDWIN
Brilliant Young Parisian Artist Says Supple
Action of the Instrument Meets Diverse
Requirements of the Modern Pianist.
Lucie Caffaret, the young Parisian pianist who has
chosen the Baldwin pr'ano for her American tour.
its tone makes it the perfect instrument of the pres-
ent and the future."
Mile. Caffaret began her career by winning a bril-
liant first prize at the Conservatoire de Paris at the
age of 11. Immediately after this momentous event,
she played at one of the famous Colonne "concerts,
with such success as to warrant a second appearance,
within a few days, which results in her being hailed
as a "rising star."
Mile. Caffaret accumulated so extensive a reper-
toire as to enable her, in..'t923, to give a series of ten
recitals in five weeks, a feat previously performed in
Paris only by Rubinstein. Since 1925 her appearances
in London, Berlin and other European capitals have
been an incontestable series of triumphs.
THE GULBRANSEN RADIO LINE
Keen Interest Expressed by Dealers in New Phase of
Gulbransen Company's Business.
Following announcement of the Gulbransen radio,
scores of letters have been received from Gulbransen
dealers indicating that they not only desire the Gul-
bransen radio franchise, but in many cases that it
would be the exclusive radio line handled. The Gul-
bransen radio has back of it a background of suc-
cessful p : ano manufacture and merchandising, of piano
THE BURNS BROTHERS.
The piano trade of the Central West has been ask-
ing for some years past, 'What became of Frank. B.
Burns, who formerly trave'ed extensively for Burns
Bros., when they were manufacturers of piano scarfs,
etc., in western Indiana?" Both the Burns brothers—
Frank B. and Charles A.—are now wealthy and still
hustling, although their lines of business are slightly
different from piano scarfs. Charles A. Burns is pres-
ident of the Burns Bros. Mfg. Co., Inc., velour yard
goods, Hastings-on-Hudson, N. Y., and 63 East 131st
street,. New York City, and Frank B. Burns is head
of the Burns Lace Mfg. Co., 156 Fifth avenue, New
York. The draperies manufactured by Burns Bros 1 ,
are sold mostly to department stores:
leadership. It has back of it A. G. Gulbransen's fifty-
years' of experience in the music business.
The outlet for the Gulbransen radio starts with the
organization of more than 1,500 dealers in every part
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS IN BULGARIA.
The Bulgarian town of Kazanlyk will soon have its of the country who are already familiar with Gulbran-
musical instrument industry, founded with the aid of sen merchandise, policies and service to the retail
a local bank. The name to be given to this concern merchant. Typical of the tenor of the letters that
is the "Cremona," and it will be the first industry have come to the Gulbransen Radio Division, is this
of the kind in Bulgaria. It" will employ musical in- expression of one of the dealers:
"I have been an exclusive Gulbransen dealer for
strument makers who have been engaged in the
industry in their homes for many years, their most about eight years, and I naturally expect that when
usual products being fiddles, guitars, 'cellos, etc. It the radio appears I will handle it, although I have
is claimed that the Bulgarian musical instruments, not handled radios of any kind so far." Many of the
when produced on a factory scale, will be 50 per cent dealers express a very similar sentiment and their
cheaper than the foreign instruments with which they response is very gratifying to the company.
Gulbransen radios are of an unusually high type
LUCIE CAFFARET.
will have to compete.
and will represent very unusual value to users. Not
expressed her appreciation of the instrument in the
only the mechanical, but the furniture angle has
FOR LOWER SHIPPING RATES.
following letter to The Baldwin Piano Co.:
been very highly developed, the latter due to the
"The supple action of the Baldwin meets the diverse
Frank Bates, traffic expert for Sherman, Clay & experience of the company in piano cabinet work.
requirements of the modern artist and the beautv of
Co., San Francisco, and others are making efforts to
At the present time there are two models of Gul-
bring westbound shipments of combination talking bransen radios—the Console Model No. 260C and the
machines and radios down in rates. At present rates Table Model No. 160T, both six tube sets. Picture
are higher on radio than on talking machines and the of the table model appears in this connection.
trade wants to make them equal by bringing down
THE LATEST JESSE
the rates on radio. The matter has been taken up
JOINS WURLITZER FORCE.
with the Transcontinental Freight Bureau.
FRENCH PRODUCTIONS
Miss Myrtle Kent has become associated with the
Wurlitzer Music Co., 144 South High street, Colum-
NEW GRINNELL BRANCH.
bus, O., in charge of the phonograph record depart-
Grinnell Brothers Music House, Detroit, Mich., has ment. Miss Kent for a number of years has been
leased the store located at 121 North Woodward ave- connected with Columbus music concerns and has a
nue in Birmingham section where the company pro- wide experience in record selling.
poses to immediately open another branch.
The LEADING LINE
WEAVER PIANOS
Qrandn. Uprights and Players
Finest and most artistic
piano in design, tone and
construction that can be
made.
YORK PIANO5>
Uprights and Playnr Pianos
A high grade piano of great
value and with charming tone quality.
Livingston PUnoS— Uprights and Playaf Pianos
A popular piano at a popular price.
The Heppe, Marcellus and Edouard Jules Piano
manufactured by the
HEPPE PIANO COMPANY
FOLLOW THE TRADITION OF
UNQUESTIONABLE QUALITY
Over 70.000 instrument! made by thii oompanjr are sing-
ing their own praises in all parts of the civilised world.
Write for catalogues and state on what terms yon wonld
like to deal, and we will make FOB e proposition it yea arc
located in open territory.
WEAVES PIANO CO.. Inc
Factory: YORK. P \ .
Established l»70
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.
Main Office, 1117 Chestnut St.
PHILADELPHIA. PA.
Coin Operated and Selection Controlled Pianos
MECHANICALLY PERFECT
Music That Pays as It Plays
W E S T E R N ELECTRIC P I A N O CO., 832-850 Blackhawk St., Chicago, ID.
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July 14, 1928
PRESTO-TIMES
0. S. KELLY PIANO PLATES
company realized the supreme importance of accu-
rately made plates for piano construction and made
platemaking a most important phase of its activities.
O. S. Kelly plates are specialties in the foundry;
made in the particular manner to help the piano man-
ufacturer solve his problems of tone and construc-
tion. The plates are made from the finest materials
and conform to all the requirements of the most
exacting piano factory superintendent.
PIANO MOVING MADE EASIER
Improved Piano Truck of the Self-Lifting Piano
Truck Co., Solves Problem.
A piano truck that serves the mover well is one
which makes easier the stair w r ork problems. And
the most effective assistance to the mover's ingenuity
is found in the new line of piano trucks made by the
The O. S. Kelly Co., Springfield, Ohio, is known
Self-Lifting Piano Truck Co., Findlay, Ohio. The
in the piano industry as the maker of dependable
difficulties of the grand or upright on the stair are
piano plates. It is admitted by dealers, piano makers
minimized when the Buckeye is operated. It is the
and piano owners that a Kelly plate is a prime factor
Billy McDermott of the J. H. Remick & Co.'s staff, invention of a man who thoroughly understands the
in dependable construction.
who appeared last week in the stage prologue of
processes of piano moving. Its use means greater
Experienced piano salesmen whose efficiency is "Laugh, Clown, Laugh," at the Lizzie Theater, Buf- safety, a saving of labor and economy of time to the
;
based on their knowledge of piano construction, rec- falo, reports a b g sale of Remick numbers.
user.
ognize the value of the Kelly plate in the piano
The Broadway Music Co., New York, reports big
The new trucks of the Self-Lifting Piano Truck Co.
talk to prospective buyers. Professional piantets, sales of the new campaign song, "He's Our Al," dedi-
assures
better service today than ever before in its
piano teachers and appreciative buyers generally con- cated to Gov. Alfred E. Smith.
uses by the trade. The handles, center rock shaft
sider the use of a Kelly plate in building a piano are
A substantial increase in the foreign sales of sheet and the uprights at both ends have been greatly im-
of the foremost guarantees of tonal merits in in- music is indicated by statistics available at the De-
proved and other changes for the further betterment
struments.
partment of Commerce covering exports in the first of the truck are described in the circular which deal-
The O. S. Kelly Co.'s plates, from the first, have four months of this year. In the months of January, ers and movers may obtain on request. In this inter-
been given the character of dependability in the piano February, March and April, 1927, these exports were esting booklet eight styles of end trucks are described
industry. Like true specialists in foundry work, the $107,409, while in the same months of this year the as well as pfano hoists, covers and specialy made
total was $124,018.
straps for the piano mover.
A new sheet music department has been installed
The line of the company in addition to sill and end
by the Clark Music Company, Syracuse, N. Y.
trucks also includes hoists, covers and special straps
William J. Schmidt, Gustave A. Peterson, and for movers. Write for information.
Chester J. Roberts have incorporated in Milwaukee,
KEYS RETURNED IN 24 HOURS
Wis., under the name of Schmidt & Peterson, Inc.,
BEST GRADE IVORINE
THE BERNE COPYRIGHT UNION.
as music publishers. The new concern is capitalized
RECOVERING
$8.00
The
meeting of the Berne Copyright Union, which
at $25,000 in 250 shares.
BUSHING
3.50
The Teller Music Co., recently incorporated with was held in Rome, beginning on May 8, ended its
SHARPS
2.50
a capital of $10,000 in Lour'sville, Ky., has taken over sessions on June 2. The draft convention was signed
NEW FRONTS
2.00
the sheet music division of the Kransgill Piano Co., by thirty nations. The signatory countries have until
PLAYER ACTIONS REPAIRED
July 31, 1931, to ratify the treaty drawn up at this
which is liquidating its business.
Prompt and efficient service
meeting. The United States delegates were Ambas-
Striking Pneumatics
Air Motors, Governors, etc.. Recovered
The Hunt Music House, Corydon, Iowa, has been sador Henry P. Fletcher, Rome; Representative Sol
Bloom, of New York; and Thorvald Solberg, the
opened by Robert P. Hunt.
registrar of copyrights of the Uiv'ted States.
Character for Making Plates of a Dependable
Kind That Satisfies Manufacturers, Deal-
ers and Piano Buyers Owned by
Springfield Company.
SHEET MUSIC NOTES
PIANO KEY REPAIRING
E. A. BOUSLOG, Inc.
2106 Boulevard Place
INDIANAPOLIS, IND.
OTTO R. TREFZ, Jr.
PIANO BASS STRINGS —PIANO REPAIR SUPPLIES
Worry Over Player Details
PIANO KEYS RECOVERED
General Key Repairs,
Sharps, Etc.
is avoided by the manufac-
turer who uses the
TUNERS AND REPAIRERS
Our new Illustrated Catalogue of Piano
and Player Hardware, Felts and Tools
is now ready. If you haven't received
your copy let us know.
1305-09 North 27th St.,
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
Philip W. Oetting & Son, Inc.
213 East 19th Street, New York
Sole Agents for
in his products. He knows
everything is all right and
that the best musical quali-
ties of his pianos are develop-
ed by the use of this player
mechanism.
A. C. CHENEY
PIANO ACTION COMPANY
CASTLETON, N. Y.
and Damper
Felts
Grand and Upright Hammer*
Made of Wrickert Felt
Fine Action Bushing Cloths, etc
SCHAFF
Piano String Co.
Manufacturers of
The Piano Repair Shop
Pianos and Phonographs Rebuilt by
Expert Workmen
Player-actions installed. Instruments
refinished or remodeled and actions and
keys repaired. Work guaranteed. Prices
reasonable.
Our-of-town dealers' repair work solic-
ited. Write for details and terms,
THE PIANO REPAIR SHOP
339 South Wabaah AT*.
Our Ivorine Keys
Heaviest
and
Highest Quality
Mc.MacKin
Piano~5erVice
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DESMOINES.IOWA.
at
Standard Prices
Very Prompt Service
UNITED SPECIALTY CO.
WEICKERT
Hammer
Ivory Sanding, Polishing
and Re-Gluing
A. C. Cheney Player Action
EXPERIENCED FACTORY SERVICE
Recovering and Rebushing Keys
Repairing Pneumatics
We Make Them the Same as New
FAST SERVICE
We do first-class work at lowest prices
and will not be undersold.
Estimates on special service and prices
on regular work gladly furnished.
Give us a Trial Job and be Convinced
UNITED SPECIALTY CO.
Chicago
Monticello, Indiana
KEYS RECOVERED AND REBUSHED
FRIELD MILLER & COMPANY
Samples of Work on Request
Prompt and Efficient Service
3355 North Illinois Street, INDIANAPOLIS, IND.
Piano Bass Strings
2009-2021 CLYBOURN AVENUE
Cor er Lewis Street
CHICAGO
FAIRBANKS
THE FAIRBANKS CO., Springfield, Ohio
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