Classic Mode

Presto

Issue: 1928 2200

September 29, 1928
QULBRANSEN CO.'S
DISPLAY AT HURON, S. D.
Splendid Showing of Piano Line at State Fair
One of the Notably Attractive Ex-
hibits of the Week.
One hundred forty-six thousand persons saw the
exhibit of the Gulbransen Co. at the State Fair held
in»the Beadle County Building in Huron, S. D., re-
cently.
Every afternoon at two o'clock there was a concert
in the Gulbransen Exhibit Booth, with vocal and in-
strumental talent. The Gulbransen Small Grand Piano
was used for these numbers, and every musician
who tried it commented on the remarkable tone for
an instrument of such limited size.
Gulbransen dealers in the state of South Dakota
gave every co-operation in making' the Gulbransen
display a successful one. In addition to the small
grand, the instruments displayed were a Melody
Model Upright Piano, the Cosmopolitan Registering
Piano, one of the handsome new Art Model Grands,
an Art Model Minuet with dainty decorations on the
case and the Autograph Model Registering Piano.
The Gulbransen display was in charge of L. Mat-
son, salesman in the territorv.
GROWTH OF HARDMAN
FAVOR IN LOS ANGELES
Active Methods of Representation by the Fitz-
gerald Music Company in Newspaper Ads
and Window Displays Bring Results.
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PRESTO-TIMES
started in a tiny shop in the pioneer days of 1892 with
a small stock of sheet music and small goods. His
business has grown to be -one of the largest distribu-
tors of musical instruments in the west.
To announce the Hardman a special letter was
mailed to the entire prospect file extending an invi-
tation to a special preview of the new models before
general announcement to the public. Then followed
large newspaper advertisements at week intervals.
General announcement letters were mailed to a large
list of possible purchasers which were timed for deliv-
ery just as the newspaper advertising appeared.
These were fol'owed up by a mailing of reprints of
the newspaper advertising. The Fitzgerald house
makes frequent displays with attractive windows fea-
turing the Hardman piano.
During the short time that Fitzgeralds have repre-
sented the Hardman, more than a score of leading
concert artists of the southwest, including Charles
Wakefield Cadman, composer; Carrie Jacobs Bond,
composer; Modest Altschuler, former conductor of
the Russian Symphony Orchestra; Calmon Luboviski,
concert violinist; John Smallman. choral conductor;
Marjorie Dodge, soprano; Will Garroway, pianist;
Hugo Kirchhofer, choral conductor; Sylvian Noack,
concert master of the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra;
Claire Mellonino, pianist; Abby DeAvirett, pianist;
Henry Svedrofsky, concert master of the Los Ange-
les Symphony Orchestra, and others, purchased the
Hardman for their homes and concert work. This
was the subject for a convincing ad and furnished a
strik'ng testimonial to its musical excellence.
A GREAT SINGER'S OPINION.
Mine. Ernestine Schumann-Heink has this to say of
children's contact with the piano: "Being a mother,
T know so well what the piano means to children.
Every child should be brought in contact with music
through the piano. The ability to play the piano is
something that can never be taken away—with it go
character, charm and all those things that a mother
wants to see most in her children."
The sales of pianos by the Fitzgerald Music Com-
pany, Los Angeles, since it secured the exclusive
distribution in Los Angeles and vicinity of the pianos
of Hardman, Peck & Co., New York, is one of the
striking features of business there. The announce-
GOOD SLOGAN IN VIRGINIA.
ment of the placing of the agency came a few months
Hanson & Hodges, who conduct a music house at
ago, just as this linn was celebrating its thirty-sixth
Covington, Ya.. under the efficient management of
anniversary.
Alice Hanson, advertise their full line by using a
James Tabor Fitzgerald, founder and present head. most excellent slogan, ''Everything in Music."
W. L. BUSH SOLD 150
PIANOS IN ONE WEEK
Other Activities of Mr. Bush Include a Party
He Gave with 364 in Attendance, and
His School Promotion.
"I have sold ISO pianos this week," said William
L. Bush at his office, 1405 Auditorium Tower, Chi-
cago, to a Presto-Times reporter on Wednesday of
this week. Mr. Bush is hustling for the Bush &
Lane Piano Company, of Holland, Mich. Mr. Bush
added: "As you broaden your mind with good read-
ing, inspire your soul with good music. The Bush
& Lane Ceci'ian with its marvelous responsiveness
to your control brings to your home the wealth and
the charm of the best music.
"The piano is establishing its rightful place in our
public, parochial and music schools as a primary
medium of child education and lending itself as a
medium for mental, moral and social betterment."
Mr. and Mrs. Bush gave a party at the St. Clair
Hotel, Ohio street and St. Clair place, Chicago, on
Monday night, which was attended by 364 peop'e, and
the attendance would have been 450 if it had not
been a Jewish holiday.
The directorship of the educational department of
ihe Bush & Lane Piano Company, of Holland, Mich.,
is under the supervision of W. L. Bush, the founder
of the Bush Conservatory of Music, Chicago, and
the Bush Temple School of Music in Dallas, Texas.
The children in piano classes are arranged and
classified according to their school grade standing
while adult classes are arranged to meet business and
social convenience of the applicants. Special evening
classes are also provided for. The cost is estimated
to be about one-tenth of private tuition.
AT THE PLAYHOUSE.
For the week starting Sunday, September 26, the
Playhouse Theater, Chicago, will present the thrilling
play, "Ivan the Terrible." This film is a wonderful
realistic record of an episode of Russian history that
prompted the production of a play of the most
absorbing kind. The play has attracted audiences of
unusual size wherever shown.
Schiller Facts
that conduce to growth
of Schiller Piano SALES!
Scientific Correctness of Scale.
Constructive Features That Embody
Schiller Individuality.
Economy in Production that adds to
the Profit-making Character of Schiller
Piano Sales.
The Admirable Tone That Satisfies
Discriminating Customers and Adds
to the Standing of any Firm Repre-
senting the Schiller Line.
Schiller Grand, Style F
Florentine
SCHILLER PIANO CO., Oregon, III.
Chicago Office: 209 S. State Street, Chicago
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September 29, 1928
PRESTO-TIMES
"The Algerienne," St. Saens.
Cornet Solo, "Habanera," (Sarasate), John Dolan.
Suite, "Tales of a Traveler" (Sousa), including
(a) "The Kaffir on the Karoo," (b) "The Land of
Two Chicago Concerts at Auditorium Sept. 23 the Golden Fleece," (c) "Easter Monday on the
White House Lawn."
Bring Biggest Audiences Ever Assembled
Soprano Solo, "Love's Radiant Hour" (new, Sousa),
in the City to Hear Him.
Miss Marjorie Moody (Lyric by Helen Boardman
Two concerts were given September 23 at the Knox).
Auditorium Theater, Chicago, by John Philip Sousa
Symphonic Poem, "Death and Transfiguration"
and his famous band. The concerts were important
(Richard Strauss).
events in his thirty-sixth annual tour. The following
Sketch, "Among My Souvenirs," (new) (Nichols-
artists were featured: Miss Marjorie Moody, soprano; Sousa). (a) Sextette for flutes, "Dance of the Merli-
John Dolan, cornetist, and Howard Goulden, xylo- tons" (Tschaikowsky), Messrs. Evans, Petrie, Phares,
phonist.
Orosky, Zlotnik and Hall; (b) March, "The Golden
In addition to the items in the afternoon concert Jubilee" (new, Sousa).
the audience was entertained by the Joliet Township
Xylophone solo, Polonaise "Mignon" (Tierney),
High School Band which won the school band con- Howard Goulden.
test in 1926, 1927 and 1928. In the interval at the
"Balance All and Swing Partners" (Sousa).
evening concert the audience heard the La Salle
All instruments used in Sousa's Band were made
Institute Band of Chicago, city champions in 1927, by C. G. Conn, Ltd., Elkhart, Ind.
and second place winner in the state contest of 1928.
Steinert piano, made by M. Steinert & Sons Co.,
Boston, used exclusively by Sousa's Band.
The following numbers were given by Sousa and
his band, Lieutenant-Commander John Philip Sousa,
conductor:
Peroration known as "Militaire Francais," from REPEAT ORDERS FOR STEMMER SPEAKER.
Charles F. Stemmer, head of the manufacturing
firm of Fuehr & Stemmer Piano Company, 1912
Wentworth avenue, Chicago, has returned from ex-
tensive trips through Iowa, Kansas and other central
western territory, and he is pleased with the way his
KEYS RETURNED IN 24 HOURS
loud speaker, made in mantel clock style, is going
BEST GRADK IVOBINE
at department stores and with regular dealers. Men
RECOVERING
$8.00
who had ordered one or two of the devices are now
BUSHING
3.50
sending in repeat orders for a dozen or more of the
SHARPS
2.50
instruments. "Iowa has the best corn crop in its
NEW FRONTS
2.00
history," said Mr. Stemmer on Saturday to a Presto-
PLAYER ACTIONS REPAIRED
Times representative. "I drove through that state
Prompt and efficient service
in my machine, and I never before saw such fine
{Striking Pneumatics
Air Motor*, (iovernortt, et* 1 .. Recovered
corn."
SOUSA'S CONCERTS
PIANO KEY REPAIRING
E. A. BOUSLOG, Inc.
2106 Boulevard Place
INDIANAPOLIS, IND.
Worry Over Player Details
OTTO R. TREFZ, Jr.
PIANO BASS STRINGS —PIANO REPAIR SUPPLIES
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.
is avoided by the manufac-
turer who uses the
A. C. Cheney Player Action
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.
213 East 19th Street, New York
A. C. CHENEY
PIANO ACTION COMPANY
Sole Agent* for
CASTLETON, N. Y.
WEICKERT
Hammer
and Damper
Felts
Grand and Upright Hammers
Made of Weickert Felt
Fine Action Bushing Cloths, etc
SCHAFF
Piano String Co.
The Piano Repair Shop
Pianos and Phonographs Rebuilt ky
Expert Workmen
Playei -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
33S South Wabash AT*.
Manufacturers of
Chicago
MUSIC FOR AUTOMATICS
Automatic Music Roll Co., Chicago, Issues
October Bulletin of Rolls Suitable for a
Great Number of Pianos.
The new October roll bulletin has been issued by
the Automatic Music Roll Co., Chicago. The rolls
serve a great number of standard 65-note rewind,
coin-operated elcc;ric pianos using 2>y 2 inch covers:
American, Carleton, Casino, Chicago Electric,
Coinola A, C and Cupid, Colonial, Cote Cremona,
Ebcrhardt, Electra, Empress 65-note, Engelhardt,
Eusymphonic, Harwood, Heller, Howard, Jewett,
Lehr, Marquette, Midget Orchestra, Monarch, Na-
tional 20R, Nelson-Wiggcn style 1-2-3-4, Originators,
Operators A, C and Cupid, Prcsburg, Price & Teeple,
Rand, Regina, Reichard, Schaeffer, Seeburg A, B, C,
E, F, K, L and PGA, Starr, Tangley Calliaphone,
Tangley Calliope, Victor, Violophone, Western Elec-
tric A, C. X and J.
The rolls are also available for all styles of Seeburg
Organs, Orchestrions and Pianos, using 3-inch cores:
Anderson, Ariston, Armstrong, Autoelectrola, Bil-
lings, Concertrola, Decker Bros., Electraione, Evans,
Haines, Ideal, Wilson, Wm. A. Johnson, Kibby,
King, Kreiter, Netzow, Reed, Rhapsodist, Schultz,
Standard F and GR, Waltham, Watson.
EXPANDS RADIO DEPARTMENT
Charles M. Stieff, Inc., Baltimore, Presents Complete
Lines of Well Known Radio Models.
Enlarging its radio business to make it as complete
as its piano business, the Charles M. Stieff, Inc.,
315 North Howard street, Baltimore, Md., is now
carrying complete lines of these instruments, includ-
ing the principal makes. The so-called "Big 4 in
Radio" are being featured, these are Fada, Kolster,
R. C. A. and Crosley, in the well known piano
manufacturers' local retail establishment known as
Stieff Hall.
The Emmett M. Redding, Inc., is a new corpora-
tion formed for the purpose of dealing in radios and
allied lines. The concern has been capitalized at
$10,000 consisting of 100 shares of stock having a par
value of $100. The incorporators are Emmett M.
Redding, Catherine T. Redding and Ruth L. Owens.
Emmett M. Redding has been conducting a radio
business at 424 East North avenue. The location of
the new corporation is 1800 North Charles street.
RESULTS OF RADIO SHOW.
More than $35,000,000 worth of business was trans-
acted in the six days of the radio show in New York
between manufacturers and mechandisers in the radio
industry, according to an estimate by G. Clayton
Irwin, Jr., managing director. He said members of
the industry from all parts of the country had pro-
nounced the event the most interesting, productive
and profitable ever held. Accordingly the general
prediction is that radio will have one of the best years
ever experienced.
PIANO KEYS RECOVERED
General Key Repairs,
Sharps, Etc.
Ivory Sanding, Polishing
and Re-Gluing
Our Ivorine Keys
Heaviest
and
Highest Quality
Mc.MacKin
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9 - 2 1 1*1ONDA!*1IN AVE
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Standard
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Very Prompt Service
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
PIANO PLATES
THE FAIRBANKS CO., Springfield, Ohio
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