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PRESTO
October 13, 1923
W. C. Heaton, president of the Auto Pneumatic
Baker, contralto, rendered a number of solos accom-
panied by the Welte-Mignon (Licensee).
Action Co., New York, acted as master of cere-
monies, assisting W. H. McConnell, manager of the
Boggs & Buhl piano department. An interesting and
unusual feature of the concert was the discovery by
Mr. Heaton of Miss Ruth Bingaman, noted pianist
and Welte-Mignon (Licensee) recording artist, in the
audience. Mr. Heaton requested her to add a num-
ber of her own to the concert. Miss Bingaman gra-
ciously complied to the great enthusiasm of the
audience.
The entire concert was broadcasted by radio, the
performers being announced as the artists in person
assisted by the Welte-Mignon (Licensee), after
which an explanatory talk concerning the Welte-
Mignon (Licensee) was delivered by Mr. Heaton.
The affair was an unqualified success, evoking great
interest and enthusiasm for the artistic achievement
of the Welte-Mignon (Licensee) reproducing piano.
Mr. McConnell received the heartiest, well-deserved
congratulations over the most successful concert ever
given by Boggs & Buhl.
KANKAKEE DEALER PAYS
VISIT TO BALDWIN CO.
Is Representing Fine Baldwin Line and Is Doing a
Good Fall Business.
E. E. Hershman, piano dealer, of Kankakee, 111.,
was a visitor to the Baldwin Piano Co., South
Wabash Avenue. Chicago, last Saturday and ex-
pressed his satisfaction with the business outlook for
the fall months.
Mr. Hershman, who is the Baldwin representative
in Kankakee, reports that the demand for instruments
has been unusually strong thus far this month. The
rural trade, due to improved condition of the farm-
ing community, has been responsible for the large in-
crease in the sales.
EFFECTIVE DEMONSTRATION
IN PITTSBURGH STORE
PIANO MOVERS ON STAGE
ADMONISHED BY GALLERY
Technic of Two Husky Nebraska Supers Em-
barrassingly Criticised by Friend During
Thrilling Scene in Richard III.
"One of the uncertainties of one-night stands is the
super," said Joe Devlin, who like Frank Mclntyre,
forsook the calm labors of the piano field for the
glitter of the stage. Originally his desertion was for
the "legit," but in time the movies claimed him. His
interest in the humors and problems of the piano
trade, however, continues keen and wherever he has a
chance to swap piano talk with anybody he avails
himself of the privilege.
"The supe is the bane of the local managers, for
on them depend the production of the super of fair
intelligence," he continued in a friendly chat with
Leo Snack, the piano dealer in Forest Park, the Chi-
cago suburb, where Mr. Devlin was visiting relatives
this week.
"Yes, yes, go on," encouraged Mr. Snack, who has
little interest in the stage, but who knew a piano
yarn was being unwound.
"In the smaller towns the supe is at his normal
Adams Music Co., in Temporary Location Since Fire duties
of butchering, baking or candlestick-making
Last Winter, Occupies Permanent Quarters.
until six or after and frantically rushes through his
After months of waiting in an effort to find a suit- supper in order to be at the theater in time for the
able permanent location for its business, since a dis- performance. This leaves little time for drill or re-
astrous fire last winter, the Adams Music Company, hearsal. If left to himself his attempts at make-up
formally opened, September 29, in its new location, are weird. But worst of all every inhabitant of the
little town knows him.
31 South Main street.
"I recall a night in Rushville, Neb. It was a one-
The store had been decorated, and, while the quar-
ters are not as large as those formerly occupied on night stand and the company was playing Richard
the east side of the square, the store will meet the III. Well, the outfit of supers that presented them-
selves at the last minute were the rawest that ever
needs of the firm fairly well for the present.
Burnett Ball, who has been employed by the got their feet tangled up in a spear. All went well
Adams Music Company the past six years, is the until the supe bearers with King Edward's body on
manager. Pianos and playerpianos, phonographs, a stretcher emerged from the wings.
records, player rolls and sheet music are carried.
" 'Set down your honorable load,' began Queen
Anne.
NOW OWNS PROVO STORE.
" 'And be very keerful, you Buck Reed and Steve
Walter Robinson, member of the Robinson Bros. Holley,' warned a voice from among the rafters.
Music Co., Salt Lake City and Provo, Utah, has ' 'Tis a corpse your movin' this time and not one of
purchased the controling interest in the Provo store, Brook's pianos.'
"I learned later that the supes thus admonished
and will hereafter run it on his own account. The
firm was established in Springville, Utah County, were movers for George Brook, the Rushville piano
twenty-one years ago.
CANTON, ILL., MUSIC FIRM
FINDS NEW LOCATION
Comparison Concert at Boggs & Buhl Features the
Welte Mignon (Licensee) and Daniel Wolf, Pianist.
Boggs & Buhl, one of the leading department stores
in Pittsburgh, Pa., on October 4, staged a highly suc-
cessful Welte-Mignon (Licensee) comparison con-
cert featuring the Welte-Mignon (Licensee) and the
well-known pianist, Daniel Wolf, in his own com-
positions. The entire first four floors of the great
store were given over to the occasion, which was
attended by approximately 4,000 people.
The fashionably attired audience was received by
ushers and hostesses in evening dress and directed to
the elevators. At each floor up to the fourth the
elevators were stopped for one minute to enable the
guests to appreciate the spectacle of an immense
sales room brilliantly lighted and richly decorated
with colored hangings especially for the occasion.
On the fourth floor is the piano salon, where the con-
cert was given.
Mr. Wolf played, alternating with the Welte-
Mignon (Licensee), the "Pastorale Variee," by
Mozart, and "The Lake," "Waterfall" and "The
Whistling Boy," his own compositions. Vincent
Kroen, tenor accompanied by the Welte-Mignon
(Licensee) sang three numbers. Miss Jean Wessner,
of Pittsburgh, played the 'cello, accompanied by the
Welte-Mignon (Licensee), and Alberta Murray
QUALITY GOLDSMITH
in Name and in Fact
TONE, MATERIALS, CONSTRUCTION, WORKMANSHIP,
DBSION—all in accord with the broadest experfeiK»--*re the
elements which give character to Bush & Lane Product*.
BUSH & LANE PIANOS
BUSH & LANE CECIL IAN PLAYER PIANO6
take hieh pUwe, therefore, In any comparison of high grade
pianos bexause of the individuality of character which distin-
guishes them in all essentials of merit and value.
Holland, Mich.
BUSH cV LANE PIANO CO.
Players and Pianos
Have Every Advantage in Quality and Results
to the Dealers
An Investigation Will Prove It
GOLDSMITH
PIANO
COMPANY
1223-1227 Miller Street. CHICAGO
QUALITY with QUANTITY
Chase-Hackley Piano Co.
(ESTABLISHED 1MJ—THE PIONEER PIANO INDUSTRY OF THE WEST)
MANUFACTURERS OF
Chase Bros,. Hack ley and
Carlisle Pianos
Chase Bros. Player de Luxe
Exceltone Player-Pianos
A FULL LINE OF FIVE LEADERS FOR THE TRADC
Factory and Main Offices:
Maximum Value in
PLAYERS, REPRODUCERS and GRANDS
MUSKEGON. MICHIGAN
CHICAGO
StelaTwSnS JBMIM Sts.
RICHMOND, VA.
Virginia Power and Railway
Building
Offices: 802-4 Republic Bldg.
CHICAGO, ILL.
New Edition Presto Buyers' Guide In Press
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PRESTO
October 13, 1923
W. C. Heaton, president of the Auto Pneumatic
Baker, contralto, rendered a number of solos accom-
panied by the Welte-Mignon (Licensee).
Action Co., New York, acted as master of cere-
monies, assisting W. H. McConnell, manager of the
Boggs & Buhl piano department. An interesting and
unusual feature of the concert was the discovery by
Mr. Heaton of Miss Ruth Bingaman, noted pianist
and Welte-Mignon (Licensee) recording artist, in the
audience. Mr. Heaton requested her to add a num-
ber of her own to the concert. Miss Bingaman gra-
ciously complied to the great enthusiasm of the
audience.
The entire concert was broadcasted by radio, the
performers being announced as the artists in person
assisted by the Welte-Mignon (Licensee), after
which an explanatory talk concerning the Welte-
Mignon (Licensee) was delivered by Mr. Heaton.
The affair was an unqualified success, evoking great
interest and enthusiasm for the artistic achievement
of the Welte-Mignon (Licensee) reproducing piano.
Mr. McConnell received the heartiest, well-deserved
congratulations over the most successful concert ever
given by Boggs & Buhl.
KANKAKEE DEALER PAYS
VISIT TO BALDWIN CO.
Is Representing Fine Baldwin Line and Is Doing a
Good Fall Business.
E. E. Hershman, piano dealer, of Kankakee, 111.,
was a visitor to the Baldwin Piano Co., South
Wabash Avenue. Chicago, last Saturday and ex-
pressed his satisfaction with the business outlook for
the fall months.
Mr. Hershman, who is the Baldwin representative
in Kankakee, reports that the demand for instruments
has been unusually strong thus far this month. The
rural trade, due to improved condition of the farm-
ing community, has been responsible for the large in-
crease in the sales.
EFFECTIVE DEMONSTRATION
IN PITTSBURGH STORE
PIANO MOVERS ON STAGE
ADMONISHED BY GALLERY
Technic of Two Husky Nebraska Supers Em-
barrassingly Criticised by Friend During
Thrilling Scene in Richard III.
"One of the uncertainties of one-night stands is the
super," said Joe Devlin, who like Frank Mclntyre,
forsook the calm labors of the piano field for the
glitter of the stage. Originally his desertion was for
the "legit," but in time the movies claimed him. His
interest in the humors and problems of the piano
trade, however, continues keen and wherever he has a
chance to swap piano talk with anybody he avails
himself of the privilege.
"The supe is the bane of the local managers, for
on them depend the production of the super of fair
intelligence," he continued in a friendly chat with
Leo Snack, the piano dealer in Forest Park, the Chi-
cago suburb, where Mr. Devlin was visiting relatives
this week.
"Yes, yes, go on," encouraged Mr. Snack, who has
little interest in the stage, but who knew a piano
yarn was being unwound.
"In the smaller towns the supe is at his normal
Adams Music Co., in Temporary Location Since Fire duties
of butchering, baking or candlestick-making
Last Winter, Occupies Permanent Quarters.
until six or after and frantically rushes through his
After months of waiting in an effort to find a suit- supper in order to be at the theater in time for the
able permanent location for its business, since a dis- performance. This leaves little time for drill or re-
astrous fire last winter, the Adams Music Company, hearsal. If left to himself his attempts at make-up
formally opened, September 29, in its new location, are weird. But worst of all every inhabitant of the
little town knows him.
31 South Main street.
"I recall a night in Rushville, Neb. It was a one-
The store had been decorated, and, while the quar-
ters are not as large as those formerly occupied on night stand and the company was playing Richard
the east side of the square, the store will meet the III. Well, the outfit of supers that presented them-
selves at the last minute were the rawest that ever
needs of the firm fairly well for the present.
Burnett Ball, who has been employed by the got their feet tangled up in a spear. All went well
Adams Music Company the past six years, is the until the supe bearers with King Edward's body on
manager. Pianos and playerpianos, phonographs, a stretcher emerged from the wings.
records, player rolls and sheet music are carried.
" 'Set down your honorable load,' began Queen
Anne.
NOW OWNS PROVO STORE.
" 'And be very keerful, you Buck Reed and Steve
Walter Robinson, member of the Robinson Bros. Holley,' warned a voice from among the rafters.
Music Co., Salt Lake City and Provo, Utah, has ' 'Tis a corpse your movin' this time and not one of
purchased the controling interest in the Provo store, Brook's pianos.'
"I learned later that the supes thus admonished
and will hereafter run it on his own account. The
firm was established in Springville, Utah County, were movers for George Brook, the Rushville piano
twenty-one years ago.
CANTON, ILL., MUSIC FIRM
FINDS NEW LOCATION
Comparison Concert at Boggs & Buhl Features the
Welte Mignon (Licensee) and Daniel Wolf, Pianist.
Boggs & Buhl, one of the leading department stores
in Pittsburgh, Pa., on October 4, staged a highly suc-
cessful Welte-Mignon (Licensee) comparison con-
cert featuring the Welte-Mignon (Licensee) and the
well-known pianist, Daniel Wolf, in his own com-
positions. The entire first four floors of the great
store were given over to the occasion, which was
attended by approximately 4,000 people.
The fashionably attired audience was received by
ushers and hostesses in evening dress and directed to
the elevators. At each floor up to the fourth the
elevators were stopped for one minute to enable the
guests to appreciate the spectacle of an immense
sales room brilliantly lighted and richly decorated
with colored hangings especially for the occasion.
On the fourth floor is the piano salon, where the con-
cert was given.
Mr. Wolf played, alternating with the Welte-
Mignon (Licensee), the "Pastorale Variee," by
Mozart, and "The Lake," "Waterfall" and "The
Whistling Boy," his own compositions. Vincent
Kroen, tenor accompanied by the Welte-Mignon
(Licensee) sang three numbers. Miss Jean Wessner,
of Pittsburgh, played the 'cello, accompanied by the
Welte-Mignon (Licensee), and Alberta Murray
QUALITY GOLDSMITH
in Name and in Fact
TONE, MATERIALS, CONSTRUCTION, WORKMANSHIP,
DBSION—all in accord with the broadest experfeiK»--*re the
elements which give character to Bush & Lane Product*.
BUSH & LANE PIANOS
BUSH & LANE CECIL IAN PLAYER PIANO6
take hieh pUwe, therefore, In any comparison of high grade
pianos bexause of the individuality of character which distin-
guishes them in all essentials of merit and value.
Holland, Mich.
BUSH cV LANE PIANO CO.
Players and Pianos
Have Every Advantage in Quality and Results
to the Dealers
An Investigation Will Prove It
GOLDSMITH
PIANO
COMPANY
1223-1227 Miller Street. CHICAGO
QUALITY with QUANTITY
Chase-Hackley Piano Co.
(ESTABLISHED 1MJ—THE PIONEER PIANO INDUSTRY OF THE WEST)
MANUFACTURERS OF
Chase Bros,. Hack ley and
Carlisle Pianos
Chase Bros. Player de Luxe
Exceltone Player-Pianos
A FULL LINE OF FIVE LEADERS FOR THE TRADC
Factory and Main Offices:
Maximum Value in
PLAYERS, REPRODUCERS and GRANDS
MUSKEGON. MICHIGAN
CHICAGO
StelaTwSnS JBMIM Sts.
RICHMOND, VA.
Virginia Power and Railway
Building
Offices: 802-4 Republic Bldg.
CHICAGO, ILL.
New Edition Presto Buyers' Guide In Press
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).
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