Presto

Issue: 1928 2211

December 15, 1928
P R E S T 0-T I M E S
ATTENTION BANDMASTERS
The Heppe, Marcellus and Edouard Jules Piano
manufactured by the
HEPPE PIANO COMPANY
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 ouly.
Main Office, 1117 Chestnut St.
PHILADELPHIA. PA.
THE FAMOUS
CLARK
ORCHESTRA ROLLS
of De Kalb, Illinois
The Best for 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
HIGH GRADE
Folding Organs
School Organs
Practice Keyboards
Dealers' Attention Solicited
A. L. WHITE MFG. CO.
215 Englewood Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.
The U. S. Civil Service Commission Ask for Applica-
tions for Band Leaders for Indian Field Service.
United States Civil Service Commission, Washing-
ton, D. C., issues the following announcement to
interest musicians who may wish to take an examina-
tion for the Federal Civil Service:
United States Civil Service Examination.—The
United States Civil Service Commission announces
the following open competitive examination: Band
Leader—Applications for band leader must be on file
with the Civil Service Commission at Washington,
D. C, not later than January 16. The examination is
to fill vacancies in the Indian Field Service, and va-
cancies occurring in positions requiring similar quali-
fications.
The entrance salary is $1,440 a year, less $180 a year
for quarters, fuel and light. The duties are to give
instruction in brass band music, and to direct a brass
band. Competitors will not be required to report for
examination at any place, but will be rated on their
training and experience. Full information may be ob-
tained from the United States Civil Service Commis-
sion, Washington, D. C, or from the Secretary of
the United States Civil Service Board of Examiners
at the post office or custom house in any city.
MUSIC AS CAREER FOR WOMEN.
Music, and especially singing, as a career is dis-
cussed by Kathleen Howard in "An Outline of Ca-
reers for Women," edited by Doris E. Fleischman and
just published by Doubleday, Doran and Company.
Miss Fleischman is a public relations counsel, asso-
ciated in this work with her husband, Edward L.
Bernays, and writes on public relations as a career
for women. Mr. Bernays is the editor of "An Out-
line of Careers" for men. The chapter on music is
one of forty-three contributed by distinguished
women, leaders in their professions or businesses.
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COINOLAS
FOR
RESTAURANTS, CAFES and
A M U S E M E N T CENTERS
Style C-2
FROM THE BIGGEST
ORCHESTRION
NEW CABINET FACTORY.
A new corporation, the Holland Cabinet Shop, has
been formed in Holland, Mich., and will begin opera-
tions this week. The officers of the new organization
are: President, Arthur A. Visscher; vice-president,
Franklin McDermott of St. Louis; secretary-treas-
urer, Peter Vandomelen, Jr. These men and Henry
Winter constitute the directors and stockholders. The
company will occupy the building formerly used by
the Holland Chair Co., and will probably open with a
force of 75 men. The firm will manufacture a line
of radio cabinets.
INCREASES MUSIC GOODS STOCK.
The Bright Music Co., Hart, Mich., has increased
its stock of musical instruments. Three years ago
the company opened a branch store in Shelby, Mich.,
with Clem McLouth as manager, who keeps that store
up to the high standard maintained in Hart.
SPECIAL DRUM SERVICE.
The Musical Exchange, Hancock and Scott streets,
Sandusky, Ohio, is the successor to G. Lynn Hughes.
This week the company announces: "Everything for
the drummer. Repair parts for all makes of drums.
New heads put on—old heads reset. Try our service."
Al. Fegelman has opened a new store at 46 North
Eighth street, Cincinnati, O.
We Supply More Than
90%
of the Piano, Organ
and Action Trade in
U. S. and Canada
Pouch Skins
a Specialty
Write for sample book
Supply especially
for REPAIR MEN
T.L.LUTRINSInc
4 0 SPRUCE ST.. NEWYORK.N.Y.
BANG!—WE'RE OFF!
Over 1000 orders were filled the past month to
Professional Artist for this "Song." In every
State of U. S. A.
THE MAN THAT CATCHES ME MUST
HAVE THE GOOD HARD CASH
(Comic with Extra Verses)
Regular Trade Price—Retails at 35c
Write for Special Introductory Rates
(Unsold copies can be exchanged.)
J. S. UNGER MUSIC HOUSE, Publishers
Reading
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.
Pennsylvania
Tiny Coinola
RiNTERS
9est
ANY PUBLISHER x
OUR REFERENCE
X Estirnates
THE SMALLEST
KEYLESS
Manufactured by
The Operators Piano Co.
WORK DONE BY
ALL PROCESSES
715-721 N. Kedzie Ave.
CHICAGO
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December IS, 1928
P R E S T 0-T I M E S
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The Background
A BUSY ROLL
DEPARTMENT
PRESTO-TIMES WANT ADVS.
PIANO SALESMAN W A N T E D .
WANTED—Experienced man to follow leads of a busy
Chicago floor salesman and his associate, who have
more than they can attend to. Must have a success-
ful record and understand how to approach a high-
grade clientele. Address your reply, giving full par-
ticulars, which will be kept in confidence, to "R. J.
C , " General Manager, Cable Piano Company, W a -
bash and Jackson, Chicago.
TUNER WANTED.
W A N T E D — A n energetic tuner and regulator; also repair
man who understands automatics and reproducing
pianos as well as every phase of the radio business.
One experienced salesman given preference. A good
salary and chance for advancement. Must have A1
reference. Please apply in own handwriting. Address
" M , " care of P R E S T O - T I M E S , Chicago, III.
MANAGER FOR MUSIC BUSINESS.
WANTED—Capable man who understands all branches
of the music business who desires to connect with
live music house by January 1. Address " M . J., No.
19," P R E S T O - T I M E S , 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
POSITION W A N T E D — M a n of wide experience in all
departments of piano business; manufacturing, whole-
saling, retailing and branch store management, is
open for engagement, preferably with piano manufac-
turing concern. Would make a deal on commission
with either drawing account or part salary. Also con-
trols a valuable piano name. Address "Experience,"
care P R E S T O - T I M E S , Chicago.
EXPERIENCED MAN.
WANTED—Young, experienced piano salesman as out-
side assistant in retail sales department. Interest in
music desirable but not essential. Call F. L. Ryder,
Cable Piano Co., 301 S. Wabash, Chicago.
T U N E R W A N T S POSITION.
POSITION WANTED—Experienced tuner and repairer
wants connection with reliable music house. South
preferred. Married. Strictly sober and reliable. L. H.
Ransbuger, 664-5 Jefferson Ave., Marshall, Mo.
THE NEW
CAPITOL
WORD ROLLS
JUST RELEASED.
5104—Down By the Old Front Gate—Fox Trot
5102—Dream Houses—Fox Trot
5101—Etiquette Blues—Fox Trot
5093 F'rinstance—Fox Trot
5090 Good Night—Waltz
5098—I Get the Blues When It Rains—Fox Trot
5094—I Must Be Dreaming—Fox Trot
5088 I Tore Up Your Picture—Marimba Waltz
5092 I'd Like to Ride Away to a Little Hide-
Away
5089—I'll Be With You When the Roses Bloom
Again
5097 I'm Winging Home—Fox Trot
5100 Just A Little Bit o' Driftwood—Fox Trot
5086 Just Like a Melody Out of the S k y -
Fox Trot
5082 Little Mother—Waltz
5099 Love Affairs—Fox Trot
5085 My Heart Keeps On Speaking of L o v e -
Fox Trot
5095 Old Pals Are the Best Pals After A l l -
Fox Trot
5087 Rag Doll—Fox Trot
5081 Rosette—Waltz
5103 She's A Great, Great Girl—Fox Trot
5106 Six Feet of Earth (Make Us All of One
Size)
5091 The Dance of the Blue Danube—Fox Trot
5096 Whisper Sweet and Whisper Low—Fox
Trot
5105 When You're Smiling—Fox Trot
5084 You Can't Blame Me For That—Fox Trot
Extra Choruses
A Longer Roll
Seventy-five cents
Printed Words
O U T S I D E SALESMAN W A N T E D .
E X P E R I E N C E D cutside piano salesman wanted. Must
be able to work country trade, selling pianos and
phonographs. Address "R. W . H.," Box 28, care
P R E S T O - T I M E S , 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago, 111.
appeared mortar, pestle and broom. Baba Yaga then
set off, sitting in the mortar, pounding with the pestle
and effacing her trace with the broom. Presently
The Chicago People's Symphony Orchestra, P. a tremor swept through the forest, the trees stirred,
Marinus Paulsen, conductor, will give its sixth con- the leaves rustled, etc. Here was presented the har-
cert Sunday afternoon, December 16, 1928, 2:45 monic and melodic relations of tones to the mystical
o'clock, at Steven's Eighth Street Theater, 741 South music of nature—an estatic dreamland for those who
Wabash avenue. The soloists are Louise Fernald, get enjoyment from the ethereal flights of Euterpe.
soprano and Sol Nemkovsky, violinist.
The program includes the Overture "Fingal's
ADDS CONN LINE.
Cave," Mendelssohn; Aria "Wie nahte mir der
The Norbert J. Beihoff Music Co. of Milwaukee,
Schlummer" (Der Freischutz), von Weber; Sym- Wis., has added the Conn band and orchestra instru-
phony B minor (Unfinished), Schubert; Three Dances mental line to its other music goods presentations.
from "Henry VIII," German; Concerto for Violin D Mr. Beihoff is a nationally known artist on the saxo-
minor, No. 4, Op. 31, Vieuxtemps; L'Arlesienne phone and the author of "Professional Saxophone
Suite No. 1, Bizet; Aria "Pace, pace, mio Dio" (La Technic Simplified," "Course in Modern Embellish-
Forza der destino), Verdi, and Hungarian Rhapsody ment" and composer of a number of saxophone solos,
No. 2, Liszt.
duets and special arrangements. In connection with
Louise Fernald, the soloist, evokes the following the store, he conducts a music school with sixteen
comments following her recent recital at Kimball teachers, which has proven a great aid to sales. He
Hall, Chicago:
also conducts two publishing companies.
"Miss Fernald has a very sonorous, brilliant so-
prano voice, abundant temperamental warmth, a clear
LUMBER FROM CORNSTALKS.
cut enunciation and an excellent stage presence. She
Synthetic lumber manufacture may not depend in
was warmly and deservedly applauded."—Herman
future on saw-mill waste, if plans to utilize cornstalks
j Devries in The American.
> "Miss Fernald exhibited a high, clear voice of pleas- for this purpose as well as for insulating board and
ing quality in some folk songs, in an aria from the paper pulp are consummated. The possibility is said
Polish opera 'Halka' by Moniusko, and in three very to have been demonstrated within the past year of
melodious and beautiful songs by Saar. . . . Her collecting cornstalks for the purpose at a cost com-
German and English enunciation must be highly com- parable with that of other materials, which would
mended for its clarity."—Maurice Rosenfeld in The appear to open up a wide outlet for the utilization of
this important by-product.
Dailv News.
SKALSKI ORCHESTRA CONCERT.
The Skalski Orchestra, Andre Skalski conductor,
gave its first concert at Orchestra Hall, Chicago, on
Wednesday night of this week. The program in-
cluded Tschaikowsky—Romeo and Juliet; overture
fantasia; Kalinnikov's Symphony No. 1 in G Minor;
eight Russian Folk Songs by Liadov; Baba Yaga, by
Liadov, and an overture, Prince Ydor, by Borodin.
In the tone picture, Baba Yaga, a forest witch, de-
scended into the court. She whistled—and at once
KELLOGG'S DERNIER CRI.
In describing the Dernier Cri model of radio man-
ufactured by the Kellogg Switchboard & Supply
Company, Chicago, 111., the company says in its latest
folder: "In its design and workmanship, furniture
craftsmen and radio engineers were instructed to spare
no expense. This Kellogg model is built for that
ultra select group in every community who will toler-
ate nothing in the home but the very finest furnish-
ings that the arts provide."
THE KOHLER INDUSTRIES
of NEW YORK
AFFILIATED COMPANIES
M
Made of the best materials
obtainable.
Will please your trade and
double your sales.
Quality and price make
Capitol rolls the deal-
er's best profit producer
in a roll department.
721 N. Kedzie Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.
(Formerly Columbia Music Roll Co.)
POSITION W A N T E D
By man capable of managing generaj music business or
piano manufacturing seeks position. Extensive ex-
perience in retail, wholesale and manufacturing lines
with important music houses. First-class references.
Address "Manager," Box 8, P R E S T O - T I M E S .
PEOPLE'S SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Hand Played
Capitol Music Roll Co.
SALES H E A D W A N T E D .
W A N T E D — A n optimistic, energetic director of retail
sales. A man who can keep salesmen busy and suc-
cessfully direct their efforts. A fine position for such
a man in a large city. Address " K , " care P R E S T O -
T I M E S , 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
hnufacturing for the trade
Upright and Grand Pianos Player Pianos
Welte Mignon (Licensee) Reproducing Pianos
De Luxe Player Actions
Standard Player Actions
Welte Mignon (Licensee) Reproducing Actions
Expression Player Actions
Piano Hammers
Bass Strings
Wholesale Chicago Office and Service Departments
San Francisco Of J ice
458 Phtlan Building
KOHLER INDUSTRIES
1222
KIMBALLL
BUILDING
CHICAGO
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