Presto
Issue: 1924 1969 - Page 5
April 19, 1924.
PRESTO
CHRISTMAN
"The First Touch Tells"
Only 5 Feet Long
No Instrument is Better Known for
its Distinguishing Features than the
CHRISTMAN
Studio Grand
MANY COMPOSERS AMONG
THE TONK PIANO USERS
Publishers and Prominent Artists Voice Their
Appreciation of the Meritorious Qualities
of the Instrument.
Among the owners and constant users of Tonk
pianos, made by William Tonk & Bro., Inc., New
York, are some of the best known composers and
publishers. As a keen business action the people
who require reliable services from their pianos turned
to the Tonk, a piano of sweet-toned characteristics,
as durable as it is musical. Of course the music pub-
lishers and the composers, knowing the history" of the
piano manufacturing industry are familiar with the
claims of William Tonk & Bro., Inc., to a proud
place in the annals of American piano manufacture.
That is why the following composers and publishers
have chosen Tonk pianos, which are valued for their
high grade tone qualities and durability in the daily
work of their studios and in their homes:
Waterson, Berlin & Snyder, Stark & Cowan, Kall-
mer Puck, Broadway Music Corporation, Van Al-
styne & Curtis, Richmond Music Corp., B. A. Music
Co., Scheib-Bernard Music Co., Henry Waterson Sr.
(at his home also), Henry Waterson Jr. (at his home
also), Ted Snyder (at his home also), Al. Jolson, Con
Conrad, Gus Van and Joe Schenk ("Van & Schenk"),
Herman Ruby, Pete Wendling, W. C. Rumsey, Mai
Hallett, Al. Jockers, Sophie Tucker, Harry De Costa,
Ernest Brewer, R. E. Hall.
The Tonk piano is used and appreciated by Cin-
derella Dancing Academy, Morris & Bernard, Punch
& Judy Theatre, Eltinge Theatre, and many of the
Keith Vaudeville Houses.
Public places which use the Tonk are Woodmansten
Inn, Monte Carlo Restaurant, Silver Slipper Restau-
rant, Exclusive Supper Club, Shore Inn, Buchanan
Restaurant Co., Stanley Food Co., Hotel Breakers.
FRENCH PIANIST AMAZED
AT BIG GRAND LINE
Nor is there a More Remarkable
Development of Power, Expression
and Absolute Accuracy of Interpre-
tation than is found in the
find in your establishment ten makes of the best grand
pianos in America.
"I do not believe such an aggregate of grands can
be found anywhere else under one roof.
"The last fifteen years I have been using what I
thought were the best pianos in this country, but
when I touched your line of Artists' Grands, I felt
that I must buy them for my school, and immediately
made the exchange.
"I consider the Moist Grand Piano 1 louse a won-
derful asset to the musicians of Chicago.
"Yours very truly,
"ALBERT LABARTHE."
B. C. BECKMAN, WERNER
FACTORY SUPERINTENDENT
Former Piano Traveler, Widely Known in Trade,
Well Qualified for Responsible Position.
B. C. Beckman, formerly a piano traveler, has ac-
cepted the position as factory superintendent of the
Werner Piano Co.'s factory, Morgan and Superior
streets, Chicago. He comes to this responsible posi-
tion well qualified, having spent many years in the
piano business and other lines affiliated with the
industry.
Mr. Beckman's experience in the piano factory has
been of the most unusual and valuable kind. Start-
ing at the bottom, he worked himself up to the high-
est degree of skilled workmanship. The new Werner
superintendent accepted the position shortly after the
resignation of Hugo George, which was announced in
last week's Presto.
MARSHALL FIELD CHORAL SOCIETY.
The Marshall Field & Company Choral Society
will give its 18th annual concert the evening of April
23rd at Orchestra Hall, Chicago. The 225 members
of the Society, recruited from the ranks of the or-
ganization, will be assisted by solo artists of national
note in singing Max Bruch's "Lay of the Bell."
Mina Hager, contralto; Anna Burmeister, soprano;
Richard Crooks, tenor, and Howard E. Preston, bari-
tone, with Mr. Thomas Pape conducting. Fifty-live
members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra will
furnish the accompaniment.
Extent of Range of Artists' Instruments Evokes Ex-
pression from Albert Labarthe.
BUYS CLEVELAND BUILDING.
The extent of the line of grand pianos presented by
the Moist Piano Company, Chicago, was an agree-
able surprise to Albert Labarthe, eminent French
pianist, president of the Labarthe Pianoforte School,
Chicago, as expressed in a letter to the company this
week:
"Gentlemen: I was very agreeably surprised to
The McMillin Co., Cleveland, O., has purchased
the two-story building at 1351 Superior avenue, N. E.,
which will be remodeled to suit the purposes of a
progressive music business. The building has a foun-
dation for an additional story on land 27 by 168 feet,
and was secured for a consideration of about $65,000.
The former quarters in the Anisfield Building will be
occupied by the Euclid Music Co.'s retail store.
SHOWING Q R S IN IOWA STORE
CHRISTMAN
Reproducing Grand
THE FULL LINE OF
CHRISTMAN
Uprights and Players
Are favorites with dealers who sell fine
instruments. They are as Perfect in
Operation as can be made, and they
are the True Christman in Tone and
Construction.
We Will be Glad to Send Particulars, Prices
and Terms to Live Piano Merchants
ft
The First Touch Tells"
Reg U S. Pat. Off.
Christman Piano Co.
597 East 137th St.
New York
Here is the way Hoffman Piano Company of Clin-
ton, Iowa, likes to dress up a window. It "sure
does" say Q R S, and it doesn't whisper either.
"The Dixie Stars"—viz., Russell Robinson, who
records exclusively for Q R S player rolls, and A)
Bernard, plus the clever advertising of Mrs. Helen
Coombs, manager of the roll department, and the
attractive window—jammed the store.
Of course, to Mr. Hoffman is due most of the
credit, but he is too modest to admit it.
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PRESTO
CHRISTMAN
"The First Touch Tells"
Only 5 Feet Long
No Instrument is Better Known for
its Distinguishing Features than the
CHRISTMAN
Studio Grand
MANY COMPOSERS AMONG
THE TONK PIANO USERS
Publishers and Prominent Artists Voice Their
Appreciation of the Meritorious Qualities
of the Instrument.
Among the owners and constant users of Tonk
pianos, made by William Tonk & Bro., Inc., New
York, are some of the best known composers and
publishers. As a keen business action the people
who require reliable services from their pianos turned
to the Tonk, a piano of sweet-toned characteristics,
as durable as it is musical. Of course the music pub-
lishers and the composers, knowing the history" of the
piano manufacturing industry are familiar with the
claims of William Tonk & Bro., Inc., to a proud
place in the annals of American piano manufacture.
That is why the following composers and publishers
have chosen Tonk pianos, which are valued for their
high grade tone qualities and durability in the daily
work of their studios and in their homes:
Waterson, Berlin & Snyder, Stark & Cowan, Kall-
mer Puck, Broadway Music Corporation, Van Al-
styne & Curtis, Richmond Music Corp., B. A. Music
Co., Scheib-Bernard Music Co., Henry Waterson Sr.
(at his home also), Henry Waterson Jr. (at his home
also), Ted Snyder (at his home also), Al. Jolson, Con
Conrad, Gus Van and Joe Schenk ("Van & Schenk"),
Herman Ruby, Pete Wendling, W. C. Rumsey, Mai
Hallett, Al. Jockers, Sophie Tucker, Harry De Costa,
Ernest Brewer, R. E. Hall.
The Tonk piano is used and appreciated by Cin-
derella Dancing Academy, Morris & Bernard, Punch
& Judy Theatre, Eltinge Theatre, and many of the
Keith Vaudeville Houses.
Public places which use the Tonk are Woodmansten
Inn, Monte Carlo Restaurant, Silver Slipper Restau-
rant, Exclusive Supper Club, Shore Inn, Buchanan
Restaurant Co., Stanley Food Co., Hotel Breakers.
FRENCH PIANIST AMAZED
AT BIG GRAND LINE
Nor is there a More Remarkable
Development of Power, Expression
and Absolute Accuracy of Interpre-
tation than is found in the
find in your establishment ten makes of the best grand
pianos in America.
"I do not believe such an aggregate of grands can
be found anywhere else under one roof.
"The last fifteen years I have been using what I
thought were the best pianos in this country, but
when I touched your line of Artists' Grands, I felt
that I must buy them for my school, and immediately
made the exchange.
"I consider the Moist Grand Piano 1 louse a won-
derful asset to the musicians of Chicago.
"Yours very truly,
"ALBERT LABARTHE."
B. C. BECKMAN, WERNER
FACTORY SUPERINTENDENT
Former Piano Traveler, Widely Known in Trade,
Well Qualified for Responsible Position.
B. C. Beckman, formerly a piano traveler, has ac-
cepted the position as factory superintendent of the
Werner Piano Co.'s factory, Morgan and Superior
streets, Chicago. He comes to this responsible posi-
tion well qualified, having spent many years in the
piano business and other lines affiliated with the
industry.
Mr. Beckman's experience in the piano factory has
been of the most unusual and valuable kind. Start-
ing at the bottom, he worked himself up to the high-
est degree of skilled workmanship. The new Werner
superintendent accepted the position shortly after the
resignation of Hugo George, which was announced in
last week's Presto.
MARSHALL FIELD CHORAL SOCIETY.
The Marshall Field & Company Choral Society
will give its 18th annual concert the evening of April
23rd at Orchestra Hall, Chicago. The 225 members
of the Society, recruited from the ranks of the or-
ganization, will be assisted by solo artists of national
note in singing Max Bruch's "Lay of the Bell."
Mina Hager, contralto; Anna Burmeister, soprano;
Richard Crooks, tenor, and Howard E. Preston, bari-
tone, with Mr. Thomas Pape conducting. Fifty-live
members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra will
furnish the accompaniment.
Extent of Range of Artists' Instruments Evokes Ex-
pression from Albert Labarthe.
BUYS CLEVELAND BUILDING.
The extent of the line of grand pianos presented by
the Moist Piano Company, Chicago, was an agree-
able surprise to Albert Labarthe, eminent French
pianist, president of the Labarthe Pianoforte School,
Chicago, as expressed in a letter to the company this
week:
"Gentlemen: I was very agreeably surprised to
The McMillin Co., Cleveland, O., has purchased
the two-story building at 1351 Superior avenue, N. E.,
which will be remodeled to suit the purposes of a
progressive music business. The building has a foun-
dation for an additional story on land 27 by 168 feet,
and was secured for a consideration of about $65,000.
The former quarters in the Anisfield Building will be
occupied by the Euclid Music Co.'s retail store.
SHOWING Q R S IN IOWA STORE
CHRISTMAN
Reproducing Grand
THE FULL LINE OF
CHRISTMAN
Uprights and Players
Are favorites with dealers who sell fine
instruments. They are as Perfect in
Operation as can be made, and they
are the True Christman in Tone and
Construction.
We Will be Glad to Send Particulars, Prices
and Terms to Live Piano Merchants
ft
The First Touch Tells"
Reg U S. Pat. Off.
Christman Piano Co.
597 East 137th St.
New York
Here is the way Hoffman Piano Company of Clin-
ton, Iowa, likes to dress up a window. It "sure
does" say Q R S, and it doesn't whisper either.
"The Dixie Stars"—viz., Russell Robinson, who
records exclusively for Q R S player rolls, and A)
Bernard, plus the clever advertising of Mrs. Helen
Coombs, manager of the roll department, and the
attractive window—jammed the store.
Of course, to Mr. Hoffman is due most of the
credit, but he is too modest to admit it.
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).