Presto
Issue: 1923 1908 - Page 20
February 17, 1923
PRESTO
20
AMERICAN
PIANO SUPPLY
COMPANY
Felts, Cloths, Hammers,Punchings,
Music Wire, Tuning Pins, Player
Parts, Hinges, Casters
A FULL LINE OF MATERIALS for PIANOS and ORGAN
When in Need of
SUPPLIES
Communicate with Us
American Piano Supply Co.
110-112 E. 13th St.
New York
SCHAFF
Piano String Co.
Manufacturers of
Piano Bass Strings
BUYS PARTELLO VIOLIN
Orchestra Violinist Purchases Instrument from Col-
lection Now Owned by Lyon & Healy, Inc.
George Bass, violinist, formerly a member of the
Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and now with the
Benson Victor Recording Orchestra, recently pur-
chased one of the celebrated Gagliano violins of the
Partello collection. It is valued at $3,500 and is one
of the finest specimens of this maker's work in
existence.
Mr. Bass is delighted with his new purchase and
considers it a valuable asset in his work, and advised
Lyon & Healy recently that the instrument recorded
perfectly. Mr. Bass is believed to be the only violin-
ist in a dance orchestra who uses so costly an
instrument.
CHINESE HAVE CONN OUTFIT
And Conductor of Chinese Band of San Francisco
Expresses His Admiration of Instrument.
AH American and Canadian cities covered by the
Orpheum Circuit have been given an opportunity to
hear the famous Chinese Band of San Francisco,
which has much more to attract audiences than the
picturesque attire of the players. This organization
gives artistic concerts, and its "turn"' at theaters is
always the most appreciated one on the program.
One of the odd things about this organization of
Chinese artists is that the band conductor is Irish,
Thomas J. Kennedy, whose abilities are recognized
by professional bandmen all over this continent. Mr.
Kennedy is a modest man about his own part in
making artists out of the Chinese boys, but he
doesn't spare words in telling of one of the means to
that pleasurable end. The band is equipped with in-
struments made by C. G. Conn, Inc., Elkhart, Ind.
That Mr. Kennedy is not a recent convert to the
merits of the Conn instruments is learned from a
statement in one of his letters to the E'khart manu-
facturers:
"I am a great admirer of Conn instruments. The
first complete set I used was purchased by the city
of Hartford, Conn., in 1898. Later the First Regi-
ment of Infantry of that state were equipped with
Conn's, and I was its bandmaster. Since that time
have been bandmaster of both coasts for the U. S.
Navy."
CHICAGO
PERFECT PUNCHINGS
AT
C.EGOJPEUCO
T
137 E A S T I3 -* ST.
NEW
YORK
VIOLIN DISCOVERER'S DEATH.
H. E. Everett, distinguished by his re-discovery of
the secret of the old master violin makers in the
proper mixture of the varnish, died last Saturday at •
his home at 915 West 63rd street., Chicago, after a
short attack of pneumonia.
A QUARTER CENTURY OF
TUNING PIN MANUFACTURING MEANS
Quality, Service and Value
Used in the World's Finest Pianos
AMERICAN MUSICAL SUPPLY CO.
451 Communipaw Ave.
JERSEY CITY, N. J.
Established 1867
Strauch Bros.
"San."
When a Piano Action bears the name of
Strauch Bros, it is an additional guarantee
of the quality of the instrument containing it.
"Who Did You Fool, After All?"—Cal Smith's
American Orchestra. They also play "Pack Up Your
Sins and Go to the Devil."
This was picked from among the popular songs of
the month: "Sweet Lei Lehua," sung by Prince Lei
Lani, a tenor of Hawaiian extraction and inrsical
threat,, for his voice is pleasant and expressive. The
song is typical of what Hawaiian things ha; v been
current the last few years, and is coupled with "U a
Like No a.Like."
. Religious records are good seMcrs and this review
Ivory Cutter* ^nd Manufacturers
Piano Keys, Actions m Hammers
iVORY A N D COMPOSITION-COVERED
BUYS IN BOSTON.
The Bay State Music Corp., Boston, jobbers of talk-
ing machine records, has been bought by the General
Phonograph Corp., New York and the Boston con-
cern will hereafter be known as the General Phono-
graph Corp. of New England. It will distribute Okeh
and Odeon records. N. B. Smith has been appointed
manager and J. C. Connolly assistant manager.
Reviewer of Philadelphia North American Sees
Merit of Starr Piano Co. Products.
The North American, Philadelphia, prints a page
of reviews of new songs, rolls and records which is
considered a sure guide to the successful numbers
each month In the latest page this was said about
the Gennett dance records:
"Barcelona."—Nathan Glantz and his orchestra con-
tribute two tunes this month for Gennett. On the
other side of this one is "Fox-Trot of the Bells,'' by
Pastelle.
"Eccentric."—Under the direction of Husk O'Hara,
the Friars Society Orchestra and the Super Orches-
tra of Chicago join in the making of two remark-
ably good numbers. The second, repeated here, is
Comstock, Cheney & Co.
j
WHITE IVORY GLUE.
Piano manufacturers and repairmen everywhere
are daily becoming more appreciative of the Ivory
Glue made and sold by the Harlem Piano & Organ
Co., 121-123 East 126th street, New York. Ivorine,
celluloid and composition keys are products handled
by the company, but the Ivory Glue is the production
affording greatest pride to Samuel Unger, the pro-
prietor. The glue can be applied cold and dries in
a very short time. The glue, which Mr. Unger has
taken 15 years to perfect, is white in color.
GENNETTS PLEASE CRITIC
2009-2021 CLYBOURN AVENUE
Cor er Lewis Street
of a Gennett number was printed: "'A Story of
Love.'"—Homer Rodeheaver never ceases his work of
evangelization, and not the least of it is accom-
plished through these records that he sings for Gen-
nett. This one, "The Story of Love," and its partner,
"When the World Forgets," are tuneful as well as
fervent and will interest all religious-minded
customers.
ORGAN KEYS
TIM only Comf mj Furnishing; the Keys, Actions, Hammers and Braokets Compltft
and R. R. Station: Essex, Conn.
Office and Factories: Ivory ton, Coim,
All Well-posted Piano Dealers, Sales-
men, and the Piano Buying Public
recognize
the value of this name on a
Piano Action.
For more than 55 years it has been associ-
ated with the best products of the Piano
industry. It has always represented
Quality and Merit
STRAUCH BROS.,Inc
Piano Actions, Hammers and Repairs
327 to 347 Walnut Ave., at 141*t Street
NEW YORK
WESSELL, NICKEL & GROSS
Manufacturers of
PIANO
ACTIONS
HIGHEST GRADE
ONE GRADE ONLY
FACTORIES:
West Forty-Fifth Street, Tenth Avenue and Wul
Forty-Sixth Street.
OFFICE:
457 West 4Sth Street
NEW YORK
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PRESTO
20
AMERICAN
PIANO SUPPLY
COMPANY
Felts, Cloths, Hammers,Punchings,
Music Wire, Tuning Pins, Player
Parts, Hinges, Casters
A FULL LINE OF MATERIALS for PIANOS and ORGAN
When in Need of
SUPPLIES
Communicate with Us
American Piano Supply Co.
110-112 E. 13th St.
New York
SCHAFF
Piano String Co.
Manufacturers of
Piano Bass Strings
BUYS PARTELLO VIOLIN
Orchestra Violinist Purchases Instrument from Col-
lection Now Owned by Lyon & Healy, Inc.
George Bass, violinist, formerly a member of the
Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and now with the
Benson Victor Recording Orchestra, recently pur-
chased one of the celebrated Gagliano violins of the
Partello collection. It is valued at $3,500 and is one
of the finest specimens of this maker's work in
existence.
Mr. Bass is delighted with his new purchase and
considers it a valuable asset in his work, and advised
Lyon & Healy recently that the instrument recorded
perfectly. Mr. Bass is believed to be the only violin-
ist in a dance orchestra who uses so costly an
instrument.
CHINESE HAVE CONN OUTFIT
And Conductor of Chinese Band of San Francisco
Expresses His Admiration of Instrument.
AH American and Canadian cities covered by the
Orpheum Circuit have been given an opportunity to
hear the famous Chinese Band of San Francisco,
which has much more to attract audiences than the
picturesque attire of the players. This organization
gives artistic concerts, and its "turn"' at theaters is
always the most appreciated one on the program.
One of the odd things about this organization of
Chinese artists is that the band conductor is Irish,
Thomas J. Kennedy, whose abilities are recognized
by professional bandmen all over this continent. Mr.
Kennedy is a modest man about his own part in
making artists out of the Chinese boys, but he
doesn't spare words in telling of one of the means to
that pleasurable end. The band is equipped with in-
struments made by C. G. Conn, Inc., Elkhart, Ind.
That Mr. Kennedy is not a recent convert to the
merits of the Conn instruments is learned from a
statement in one of his letters to the E'khart manu-
facturers:
"I am a great admirer of Conn instruments. The
first complete set I used was purchased by the city
of Hartford, Conn., in 1898. Later the First Regi-
ment of Infantry of that state were equipped with
Conn's, and I was its bandmaster. Since that time
have been bandmaster of both coasts for the U. S.
Navy."
CHICAGO
PERFECT PUNCHINGS
AT
C.EGOJPEUCO
T
137 E A S T I3 -* ST.
NEW
YORK
VIOLIN DISCOVERER'S DEATH.
H. E. Everett, distinguished by his re-discovery of
the secret of the old master violin makers in the
proper mixture of the varnish, died last Saturday at •
his home at 915 West 63rd street., Chicago, after a
short attack of pneumonia.
A QUARTER CENTURY OF
TUNING PIN MANUFACTURING MEANS
Quality, Service and Value
Used in the World's Finest Pianos
AMERICAN MUSICAL SUPPLY CO.
451 Communipaw Ave.
JERSEY CITY, N. J.
Established 1867
Strauch Bros.
"San."
When a Piano Action bears the name of
Strauch Bros, it is an additional guarantee
of the quality of the instrument containing it.
"Who Did You Fool, After All?"—Cal Smith's
American Orchestra. They also play "Pack Up Your
Sins and Go to the Devil."
This was picked from among the popular songs of
the month: "Sweet Lei Lehua," sung by Prince Lei
Lani, a tenor of Hawaiian extraction and inrsical
threat,, for his voice is pleasant and expressive. The
song is typical of what Hawaiian things ha; v been
current the last few years, and is coupled with "U a
Like No a.Like."
. Religious records are good seMcrs and this review
Ivory Cutter* ^nd Manufacturers
Piano Keys, Actions m Hammers
iVORY A N D COMPOSITION-COVERED
BUYS IN BOSTON.
The Bay State Music Corp., Boston, jobbers of talk-
ing machine records, has been bought by the General
Phonograph Corp., New York and the Boston con-
cern will hereafter be known as the General Phono-
graph Corp. of New England. It will distribute Okeh
and Odeon records. N. B. Smith has been appointed
manager and J. C. Connolly assistant manager.
Reviewer of Philadelphia North American Sees
Merit of Starr Piano Co. Products.
The North American, Philadelphia, prints a page
of reviews of new songs, rolls and records which is
considered a sure guide to the successful numbers
each month In the latest page this was said about
the Gennett dance records:
"Barcelona."—Nathan Glantz and his orchestra con-
tribute two tunes this month for Gennett. On the
other side of this one is "Fox-Trot of the Bells,'' by
Pastelle.
"Eccentric."—Under the direction of Husk O'Hara,
the Friars Society Orchestra and the Super Orches-
tra of Chicago join in the making of two remark-
ably good numbers. The second, repeated here, is
Comstock, Cheney & Co.
j
WHITE IVORY GLUE.
Piano manufacturers and repairmen everywhere
are daily becoming more appreciative of the Ivory
Glue made and sold by the Harlem Piano & Organ
Co., 121-123 East 126th street, New York. Ivorine,
celluloid and composition keys are products handled
by the company, but the Ivory Glue is the production
affording greatest pride to Samuel Unger, the pro-
prietor. The glue can be applied cold and dries in
a very short time. The glue, which Mr. Unger has
taken 15 years to perfect, is white in color.
GENNETTS PLEASE CRITIC
2009-2021 CLYBOURN AVENUE
Cor er Lewis Street
of a Gennett number was printed: "'A Story of
Love.'"—Homer Rodeheaver never ceases his work of
evangelization, and not the least of it is accom-
plished through these records that he sings for Gen-
nett. This one, "The Story of Love," and its partner,
"When the World Forgets," are tuneful as well as
fervent and will interest all religious-minded
customers.
ORGAN KEYS
TIM only Comf mj Furnishing; the Keys, Actions, Hammers and Braokets Compltft
and R. R. Station: Essex, Conn.
Office and Factories: Ivory ton, Coim,
All Well-posted Piano Dealers, Sales-
men, and the Piano Buying Public
recognize
the value of this name on a
Piano Action.
For more than 55 years it has been associ-
ated with the best products of the Piano
industry. It has always represented
Quality and Merit
STRAUCH BROS.,Inc
Piano Actions, Hammers and Repairs
327 to 347 Walnut Ave., at 141*t Street
NEW YORK
WESSELL, NICKEL & GROSS
Manufacturers of
PIANO
ACTIONS
HIGHEST GRADE
ONE GRADE ONLY
FACTORIES:
West Forty-Fifth Street, Tenth Avenue and Wul
Forty-Sixth Street.
OFFICE:
457 West 4Sth Street
NEW YORK
Enhanced content © 2008-2009 and presented by MBSI - The Musical Box Society International (www.mbsi.org) and the International Arcade Museum (www.arcade-museum.com).
All Rights Reserved. Digitized from the archives of the MBSI with support from NAMM - The International Music Products Association (www.namm.org).
Additional enhancement, optimization, and distribution by the International Arcade Museum. An extensive collection of Presto can be found online at http://www.arcade-museum.com/library/
Future scanning projects are planned by the International Arcade Museum Library (IAML).