dents in the art of singing has been inaugurated by
Mr. Samuel Insull, president of the Chicago Civic
Opera Compony. He has been joined by Messrs.
Stanley Field, Ernest R. Graham and Louis B. Kup- Business Booming in Reliable House for Supplies
penheimer and Edward F. Swift, of the Chicago
for Tuner and Repairman.
Opera directorate, in establishing the Chicago Civic
Opera European Scholarships, which is the name of
That the piano business is exhibiting a steady im-
the foundation.
provement in all its phases is made clear by observ-
This is the first step in pursuance of the program
ing the stimulation in supply houses like Otto R.
indicated by Mr. Insull when the plans for the new Trefz, Jr., 1305-1309 North 27th street, Philadelphia.
opera house in Wacker drive were announced early The house has built up an enviable reputation for
in the year, namely, that one of the important proj- piano bass strings and piano repair supplies, and the
ects for the future was for the musical education of
rewards of a growing business are the results of a
worthy young Americans.
consistent policy of presenting the best at the price
The selective process will begin toward the end of
in every commodity.
the current musical year. Final examinations will be
The booklets and catalogs of Otto R. Trefz, Jr.,
held probably in October. The first scholarships will
should be in the file of every piano tuner and repair
be awarded by November 1, 1929, and the winners
man. Mr. Trefz takes a keen personal interest in
will go abroad immediately.
Study abroad by winners of the scholarships will making every customer satisfied. In his experience
and knowledge of the requirements of the tuner and
begin at Milan. Provision for their expenses has been
made on a liberal basis—approximately $3,000 a year repairman as well as his judgment of materials he is
enabled to be of assistance to every customer. The
for each holder of a scholarship. Ten thousand a
year has been made available for six scholarships. house takes pride in not only responding to orders
This will include steamship and railroad fares to and with the best for the money but also in doing so
from Europe, living expenses in Milan, fees for neces- promptly. Quick service is the motto there.
sary vocal and languages study and operatic coaching,
tickets to the Scala Opera and other incidentals. If
INSTRUMENTS STOLEN.
the student makes sufficient progress during the year
Saxophones, clarinets and trumpets valued at more
to justify continuance, the scholarship will be ex- than $2,000 were stolen from the Rhine Music Com-
tended for study elsewhere than at Milan, a part of
pany, 135 East Washington street, Indianapolis, re-
the year in Paris, and the remainder of the year in cently, according to a police report. Holes were
Berlin or some other German musical center. The drilled in the door and crowbars were used to pry it
management of the Chicago Civic Opera Company open. H. H. Rhine, proprietor, said only valuable
will endeavor to secure, for the second year student, instruments were taken. No effort was made to
opportunities to appear in operatic performances to molest a small safe or the office desk. The loss was
provide the desired training in operatic routine.
covered by insurance. Police believe that the thieves
The cooperation of Chicago teachers of vocal art were from out of town and that they took the loot
will be enlisted for working out the details of pro- to another city. Authorities in other cities have been
cedure in selecting the scholarship winners. At an notified.
early date representatives of Chicago conservatories
and private teachers will be invited to confer with
NEW LOUISVILLE STORE.
Air. Insull and his associates on the best methods of
G. S. Lewis recently opened a new store at 416
procedure. A representative committee will probably
be asked to work out a definite plan for the com- West Chestnut street, Louisville, Ky., carry a fine line
petitive examination of all students so that the method of pianos. Special displays were made in the days
before Christmas.
of selection may be uniformly consistent.
OTTO R. TREFZ JR.
FINE LINE OF TRUCKS
Important Requirements of Music Dealer Pre-
sented in Fine Line of the Self-Lifting
Piano Truck Company, Findlay, O.
The varied uses of the trucks of the Self-Lifting
Piano Truck Company, Findlay, Ohio, are described
in the catalog of the company which will be sent free
to dealers and movers on request. The trucks serve
as well for the transportation of the large new makes
of talking machines and radios as for pianos and deal-
ers recognize their value in that respect. The trucks
of this company are designed for strength and their
sturdiness in a feature that appeals to the practical
mover. They have been improved to the point of
perfection.
The catalog and price list of the Self-Lifting Piano
Truck Company is a convenient thing for dealer or
mover to have on file. It lists a fine line of end
trucks, sill trucks, hoists, covers and special straps
for the mover.
A good way for the music dealer to begin the
New Year is to improve his equipment for moving
the goods. Proper trucks that tnake the moving of
the goods simpler and safer are evidence of the pro-
gressive mind in the music dealer. In addition to
end and sill trucks, the Self-Lifting Piano Truck
Company carries a complete line of hoists, covers and
special straps for movers.
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SINGERS
Three young singers now studying in Chicago,
names not yet known, will go to Europe next fall for
a year of operatic training, with all expenses paid.
If they make good they will have a second year of
European training and experience, leading to audi-
tions for engagement with the Chicago Civic Opera
Company. At the same time, three or more addi-
tional Chicago students of vocal art will be sent
abroad for a like period of musical education, and so
on iridifiiiitely.
Tin's endowment for the benefit of Chicago stu-
WESSELL, NICKEL & GROSS
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