Music Trade Review
Issue: 1927 Vol. 85 N. 22 - Page 26
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The Music Trade Review
Sax and Banjo in
Classic Music Writing
Use of Lyon & Healy Instruments in Harling
Score Being Followed by Other Composers
in This Work
CHICAGO, 111., November 19.—Many will recall
the premiere of W. Franke Harling's "A Light
From St. Agnes," presented at the Auditorium
Theatre, Chicago, on December 26, 1925.
The composer, Harling, made provision for
two instruments that never before had been
employed in grand opera—the saxophone and
the banjo. After combing the city, Mr. Harling
succeeded in securing Joseph Bilotts, one of
the foremost saxophonists and instructors in
Chicago, and Frank Lanham, equally famous as
A banjoist.
The instruments they brought with them were
designed to reproduce faithfully the scores
written for them. Lyon & Healy, of Chicago,
takes special pride in the fact that both debut-
making "sax" and "jo" were of Lyon & Healy
make.
Baisa, Baklanoff and Lamont, all principals
in the opera that occasioned such an orchestral
departure, heartily endorsed the novelty. The
popularity of both these instruments and the
increase in their employment in classical com-
positions may be said to have been largely
influenced by the drawing innovation.
Roy Smeck Demonstrating
in the Dealers' Stores
Weil-Known Featured Player Shows Harmony
Smeck Vita-Uke During His Theatrical Tour
CHICAGO, 111., November 21—Perhaps one of
the reasons for the growing popularity of the
Roy Smeck Vita-Uke, made by the Harmony
Co., of Chicago, is the co-operation that is pro-
vided the trade in having Roy Smeck, the well-
known wizard of the strings, appear at the
various music stores in the cities he visits on
his tour to the theatres.
Roy Smeck, in a clever act, demonstrates the
merits of the instruments he plays, including
the Vita-Uke, and is tying up his stage ap-
pearances with demonstrations in the music
stores. The Harmony Co. has received a num-
ber of letters from the dealers that Mr. Smeck
lias visited, expressing appreciation for this pro-
motional work, which is boosting the sale of
stringed instruments.
The well known artist, who has recorded for
the Vitaphone, has already appeared in Chicago
;md many of the large Eastern cities and is now
in the South. Some of the cities on his itinerary
include Houston, New Orleans, Baton Rouge,
Alexandria, Little Rock, Birmingham and At-
lanta.
The dealers whom Mr. Smeck has already
visited appreciate having this headliner, for i»
adds a great deal of prestige to their establish-
ments, demonstrates the quality and features of
the instruments, and interests the public in a
highly effective way, the value of which has
already been" reflected in the increased sale of
Vita-Ukes.
Harmony Co. Announces
New Ukulele Line
Known as Harmony De Luxe Line They Will
Be High Grade in Every Sense of Word—
Distributed by Jobbers
The Harmony Co., Chicago, manufacturer of
siring instruments, has announced the addition
of a new line of ukuleles of high-grade make
known as the Harmony DeLuxe line, which, in
accordance with the policy of the company, will
be distributed exclusively through jobbers.
There are four different models and the in
struments are marked by the simplicity of de-
sign and high-grade of workmanship. They are
made of a choice selection of seasoned woods,
including figured mahogany with brown
mahogany lacquer finish. The tones are rang-
ing and one of the features is the ease of action.
Wurlitzer Opens Department
NOVEMBER 26, 1927
Eddie Connors Now With
Youngstown Music Go.
YOUNGSTOWN, (_)., November
20.—Eddie Con-
nors, WTAM artist, has been retained as banjo
instructor for the band and orchestra club
now being organized by the Youngstown
Music Co. Connors recently broadcast over
the EEAF chain. He assumed his duties this
week. The store plans organization of band
and orchestra clubs, which is expected to stimu-
late sales of musical merchandise greatly.
Opens Violin Store
SI-.ATTLE, WASH., November 21.—Gustav Hen-
ning, violin maker of twenty-five years' experi-
ence, has announced the opening of a new
shop for high-grade violin making, repairing,
regraduating and bow repairing, at 512 Uni-
versity Building. Mr. Henning learned his
trade in the old country and has been in Amer-
ica for many years. Besides repair work, he
carries a complete line of violins, bows, strings
;LIK1 other accessories.
DEALERS OBTAIN
QUICK TURNOVER
Good profits and continual "Repeat"
Sales in handling LEWIS SPECIAL-
TIES.
We are manufacturers (and/or) dis-
tributing jobbers for "RAO" (patent-
ed)
Aluminum-wound-on
Steel
Strings; "Joachim" tested gut and
wound strings; "Lemeir" Shoulder
Pads; "Wondertone" steel, gut and
wound strings; "Tricolore" gut and
wound strings; "Magic" Special steel
violin E strings; "Ficker" and
"Lewis" Artists Violins; "Prell,"
"Sartory" and other fine Bows.
A carefully (traded line of violins
and all accessories for' the "profes-
sional" trade.
We give "Quality and Service" and
never argue on adjustments.
Catalog and full information on re-
uest.
Lewis" Strings are known
iroughout the country.
S
Win. B. Lewis 6c Son
Specialists in Violins, Strings, Accessories
HAMILTON, O., November 21.—The Rudolph
Wurlitzer Co. has added a band and orchestra
instrument department to its Hamilton store
and the new department is now ready for in-
spection at 119 South Second street.
207 So. Wabash Avenue
W' NAZARETH, PA.
Chicago. 111.
O
(I inn in<> M A R TI \ C u i t a r s>.
Mandolins, Ukulfln.. Tiples
OlOEST AND UUKBTNOUSE IN 1 H 1 M M
NAZARETH,PA>O
Dependable
WHOLESALE
ONLY
CATALOG ON
APPLICATION
MUSICAL
MERCHANDISE
ESTABLISHED IS34
VICTOR
TALKING
MACHINES
CBruno &Son Znc
BRUNO Meotr: SECURITY
951*358 FOURTH AVE - N.Y.C
NEW—Sold Only by Music Dealers
Gold Medal Strings
TUXEDO
Polishing Cloth
for musical instruments
Gold-plated Steel and
Wound Strings
The twin-face cloth for cleaning and pol-
ishing Saxophones, Trumpets, Banjo and
Drum Rims, etc.
Highly recommended by the leading
manufacturers. Retail price 50c.
Gibson Musical String Co.
SEND FOR TRADE PRICE LIST OF
for
Manufactured by
Violin, Viola,
'Cello and Bass
NICOMEDE MUSIC CO.
Altoona, Pa.
MULLER * KAPLAN
1S4 Ea*t 8Sth •*-, N. Y.
Lefebvre Patented Reed Holden foi the Trade
Lefebvre Permanent Composition Reeds
Service Department
G. E . LEFEBVRE
505 The Arcad*
Cleveland, O.
26
The Music Trade Review
Sax and Banjo in
Classic Music Writing
Use of Lyon & Healy Instruments in Harling
Score Being Followed by Other Composers
in This Work
CHICAGO, 111., November 19.—Many will recall
the premiere of W. Franke Harling's "A Light
From St. Agnes," presented at the Auditorium
Theatre, Chicago, on December 26, 1925.
The composer, Harling, made provision for
two instruments that never before had been
employed in grand opera—the saxophone and
the banjo. After combing the city, Mr. Harling
succeeded in securing Joseph Bilotts, one of
the foremost saxophonists and instructors in
Chicago, and Frank Lanham, equally famous as
A banjoist.
The instruments they brought with them were
designed to reproduce faithfully the scores
written for them. Lyon & Healy, of Chicago,
takes special pride in the fact that both debut-
making "sax" and "jo" were of Lyon & Healy
make.
Baisa, Baklanoff and Lamont, all principals
in the opera that occasioned such an orchestral
departure, heartily endorsed the novelty. The
popularity of both these instruments and the
increase in their employment in classical com-
positions may be said to have been largely
influenced by the drawing innovation.
Roy Smeck Demonstrating
in the Dealers' Stores
Weil-Known Featured Player Shows Harmony
Smeck Vita-Uke During His Theatrical Tour
CHICAGO, 111., November 21—Perhaps one of
the reasons for the growing popularity of the
Roy Smeck Vita-Uke, made by the Harmony
Co., of Chicago, is the co-operation that is pro-
vided the trade in having Roy Smeck, the well-
known wizard of the strings, appear at the
various music stores in the cities he visits on
his tour to the theatres.
Roy Smeck, in a clever act, demonstrates the
merits of the instruments he plays, including
the Vita-Uke, and is tying up his stage ap-
pearances with demonstrations in the music
stores. The Harmony Co. has received a num-
ber of letters from the dealers that Mr. Smeck
lias visited, expressing appreciation for this pro-
motional work, which is boosting the sale of
stringed instruments.
The well known artist, who has recorded for
the Vitaphone, has already appeared in Chicago
;md many of the large Eastern cities and is now
in the South. Some of the cities on his itinerary
include Houston, New Orleans, Baton Rouge,
Alexandria, Little Rock, Birmingham and At-
lanta.
The dealers whom Mr. Smeck has already
visited appreciate having this headliner, for i»
adds a great deal of prestige to their establish-
ments, demonstrates the quality and features of
the instruments, and interests the public in a
highly effective way, the value of which has
already been" reflected in the increased sale of
Vita-Ukes.
Harmony Co. Announces
New Ukulele Line
Known as Harmony De Luxe Line They Will
Be High Grade in Every Sense of Word—
Distributed by Jobbers
The Harmony Co., Chicago, manufacturer of
siring instruments, has announced the addition
of a new line of ukuleles of high-grade make
known as the Harmony DeLuxe line, which, in
accordance with the policy of the company, will
be distributed exclusively through jobbers.
There are four different models and the in
struments are marked by the simplicity of de-
sign and high-grade of workmanship. They are
made of a choice selection of seasoned woods,
including figured mahogany with brown
mahogany lacquer finish. The tones are rang-
ing and one of the features is the ease of action.
Wurlitzer Opens Department
NOVEMBER 26, 1927
Eddie Connors Now With
Youngstown Music Go.
YOUNGSTOWN, (_)., November
20.—Eddie Con-
nors, WTAM artist, has been retained as banjo
instructor for the band and orchestra club
now being organized by the Youngstown
Music Co. Connors recently broadcast over
the EEAF chain. He assumed his duties this
week. The store plans organization of band
and orchestra clubs, which is expected to stimu-
late sales of musical merchandise greatly.
Opens Violin Store
SI-.ATTLE, WASH., November 21.—Gustav Hen-
ning, violin maker of twenty-five years' experi-
ence, has announced the opening of a new
shop for high-grade violin making, repairing,
regraduating and bow repairing, at 512 Uni-
versity Building. Mr. Henning learned his
trade in the old country and has been in Amer-
ica for many years. Besides repair work, he
carries a complete line of violins, bows, strings
;LIK1 other accessories.
DEALERS OBTAIN
QUICK TURNOVER
Good profits and continual "Repeat"
Sales in handling LEWIS SPECIAL-
TIES.
We are manufacturers (and/or) dis-
tributing jobbers for "RAO" (patent-
ed)
Aluminum-wound-on
Steel
Strings; "Joachim" tested gut and
wound strings; "Lemeir" Shoulder
Pads; "Wondertone" steel, gut and
wound strings; "Tricolore" gut and
wound strings; "Magic" Special steel
violin E strings; "Ficker" and
"Lewis" Artists Violins; "Prell,"
"Sartory" and other fine Bows.
A carefully (traded line of violins
and all accessories for' the "profes-
sional" trade.
We give "Quality and Service" and
never argue on adjustments.
Catalog and full information on re-
uest.
Lewis" Strings are known
iroughout the country.
S
Win. B. Lewis 6c Son
Specialists in Violins, Strings, Accessories
HAMILTON, O., November 21.—The Rudolph
Wurlitzer Co. has added a band and orchestra
instrument department to its Hamilton store
and the new department is now ready for in-
spection at 119 South Second street.
207 So. Wabash Avenue
W' NAZARETH, PA.
Chicago. 111.
O
(I inn in<> M A R TI \ C u i t a r s>.
Mandolins, Ukulfln.. Tiples
OlOEST AND UUKBTNOUSE IN 1 H 1 M M
NAZARETH,PA>O
Dependable
WHOLESALE
ONLY
CATALOG ON
APPLICATION
MUSICAL
MERCHANDISE
ESTABLISHED IS34
VICTOR
TALKING
MACHINES
CBruno &Son Znc
BRUNO Meotr: SECURITY
951*358 FOURTH AVE - N.Y.C
NEW—Sold Only by Music Dealers
Gold Medal Strings
TUXEDO
Polishing Cloth
for musical instruments
Gold-plated Steel and
Wound Strings
The twin-face cloth for cleaning and pol-
ishing Saxophones, Trumpets, Banjo and
Drum Rims, etc.
Highly recommended by the leading
manufacturers. Retail price 50c.
Gibson Musical String Co.
SEND FOR TRADE PRICE LIST OF
for
Manufactured by
Violin, Viola,
'Cello and Bass
NICOMEDE MUSIC CO.
Altoona, Pa.
MULLER * KAPLAN
1S4 Ea*t 8Sth •*-, N. Y.
Lefebvre Patented Reed Holden foi the Trade
Lefebvre Permanent Composition Reeds
Service Department
G. E . LEFEBVRE
505 The Arcad*
Cleveland, O.
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