Presto
Issue: 1924 1994 - Page 16
16
October 11, 1924.
PRESTO
CLEVER PIANIST ON THE
ART IN THE GULBRANSEN
Claire Forbes Crane Writes Her Opinion in Pages
of Los Angeles Times.
Claire Forbes Crane, recognized as one of the
most brilliant pianists on the Pacific Coast, 'writing
to the Los Angeles Times recently said:
"When the Gulbransen Registering Piano was an-
nounced I prepared to stay in the studio a few mo-
ments for courtesy's sake and then slip away until
the number was over. Strange to say, the last note
found me still by the piano and thoroughly absorbed.
It is the only type of mechanism that I have ever
heard which the player could control conpletely to
suit his every mood."
The balance of the article is no less favorable to
the splendid programs put on by the Martin Music
Co. with the Gulbransen Registering Piano as the
foundation. It indicates the wholehearted enthusi-
asm, which the Gulbransen has aroused as the result
of artistic performance over radio broadcasting sta-
tion KHJ. Here is what Miss Crane had to say of
the article:
"The name of the Martin Music Company has
written itself large in the past month on the hearts
of our radio family. Last evening seemed to be the
apex of the splendid entertainment which it has so
consistently sponsored.
"The artists chosen were Ruth Pitts, coloratura
soprano; William Hullinger, flutist, Calmon Lubo-
viski, violinist; Lucy Fuhrer Genter, 'cellist, and John
Martin, accompanist on the Gulbransen Registering
Piano. The arrangement of the program was of
course due to the good taste of J. Howard Johnson.
"As Mr. Martin last evening played Moret's
DECKER
*LJ
EST. 1856
& SON
Grand, Upright
and
Welte-Mignon
(Licensee)
Reproducing
(Electric)
Pianos and Players
of Recognized
Artistic Character
Made by a Decker Since 1856
699-703 East 135th Street
New York
For a
Bigger and Better
Business
'Heartsease', I felt that the Gulbransen Registering
Piano is what might be termed a connecting link
between the finger-played piano and the playerpiano
as it is commonly known. Still more remarkable
were the accompaniments for Miss Pitts and Mr.
Hullinger which responded in intensity of color to
the soloists' every demand. And for those of you
who like myself find it hard to transpose, the Gul-
bransen will do it instantly for you without think-
ing."
Frank A. Meter, Chicago Jobber, Finds Quality Mer-
chandise and Courteous Service Good Combination.
Frank A. Meter, progressive jobber with sales
rooms on the ninth floor of the Republic building,
Chicago, is experiencing a good steady trade which
is a result of his activity in advertising the excellent
line carried. Mr. Meter, who was with Lyon &
Mealy a good number of years, is well known in the
trade. He has been a prominent figure in the piano
bench and piano scarf business during the many
years he has been connected with the musical instru-
ment trade.
Mr. Meter is associated with the business of A. S.
Seville at 900 Republic Bldg., and represents the
products of the Perfection Piano Bench Mfg. Co. He
has recently taken over the agency of the Ottawa
Co.'s line of bench cushions and piano scarfs. Mr.
Meter also represents the fine Geib & Schaefer Co.,
which does an exclusive jobbing business in musical
instruments.
LATE FACTS GATHERED
IN THE MUSIC TRADE
Brief Items of Activities in the Business Collected
in Many States.
The Curran-Wooster Music Co. held the formal
opening of its store in Sharon, Pa. The firm will
handle the Hazelton, Autopiano, Behr Bros., M.
Schulz, Sohmer and Kohler & Campbell lines.
Opening of the East Side Music Co.'s store at 499
Maryland avenue, Milwaukee, recently took place.
The store handles Starr pianos, Sonora phonographs,
band instruments, imported violins and a complete
line of radio equipment. Arno Zinke is owner and
manager.
The exterior of the store of William A. Kaun
Music Co.'s store on Wisconsin street, Milwaukee,
has been greatly improved by changes made in the
display windows. Both windows have been redeco-
rated.
The Evans Music House, formerly located at 49?
South Sixth street, Clinton, Iowa, has leased the
building at 322 Main street. Mr. Evans has been in
the retail piano and music business for a number of
years, and has built up a substantial business. The
new quarters were necessitated by enlargement of
stock.
A formal opening of the Melody Shoppe, Fort
Wayne, Ind., took place recently. The business is
owned and managed by H. Lloyd Grosvenor. The
frcnt of the store has been converted into a music
salon, while the rear is equipped with two booths
containing phonographs and pianos.
M. SCHULZ CO.
Represent the Artistic
in Piano and Player Piano
Construction
M. SCHULZ CO.
711 Milwaukee Avenue
CHICAGO
OUTHRRN BRANCH: 730 Candler Bldg., ATLANTA, GA
RESTAURANTS, CAFES and
A M U S E M E N T CENTERS
Style C-2
FROM THE BIGGEST
ORCHESTRION
TO
"Built on Family Pride"
Doll & Sons
You will never do anything better
than when you get in touch with
FOR
ALERT CHICAGO FIRM
REPRESENTS GOOD LINES
There is nothing to compare
with the complete line of
The Players are RIGHT in
everything t h a t means
money to the dealers and
satisfaction to the public
CO1NOLAS
JACOB DOLL & SONS
STODART
WELLSMORE
Tiny Coinola
THE SMALLEST
KEYLESS
Manufactured by
Jacob Doll & Sons, Inc.
Southern Boulevard, E. 133rd St.
E. 134th St. and Cypreu Ave.
NEW YORK
The Operators Piano Co.
715-721 N. Kedzie Ave.
CHICAGO
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October 11, 1924.
PRESTO
CLEVER PIANIST ON THE
ART IN THE GULBRANSEN
Claire Forbes Crane Writes Her Opinion in Pages
of Los Angeles Times.
Claire Forbes Crane, recognized as one of the
most brilliant pianists on the Pacific Coast, 'writing
to the Los Angeles Times recently said:
"When the Gulbransen Registering Piano was an-
nounced I prepared to stay in the studio a few mo-
ments for courtesy's sake and then slip away until
the number was over. Strange to say, the last note
found me still by the piano and thoroughly absorbed.
It is the only type of mechanism that I have ever
heard which the player could control conpletely to
suit his every mood."
The balance of the article is no less favorable to
the splendid programs put on by the Martin Music
Co. with the Gulbransen Registering Piano as the
foundation. It indicates the wholehearted enthusi-
asm, which the Gulbransen has aroused as the result
of artistic performance over radio broadcasting sta-
tion KHJ. Here is what Miss Crane had to say of
the article:
"The name of the Martin Music Company has
written itself large in the past month on the hearts
of our radio family. Last evening seemed to be the
apex of the splendid entertainment which it has so
consistently sponsored.
"The artists chosen were Ruth Pitts, coloratura
soprano; William Hullinger, flutist, Calmon Lubo-
viski, violinist; Lucy Fuhrer Genter, 'cellist, and John
Martin, accompanist on the Gulbransen Registering
Piano. The arrangement of the program was of
course due to the good taste of J. Howard Johnson.
"As Mr. Martin last evening played Moret's
DECKER
*LJ
EST. 1856
& SON
Grand, Upright
and
Welte-Mignon
(Licensee)
Reproducing
(Electric)
Pianos and Players
of Recognized
Artistic Character
Made by a Decker Since 1856
699-703 East 135th Street
New York
For a
Bigger and Better
Business
'Heartsease', I felt that the Gulbransen Registering
Piano is what might be termed a connecting link
between the finger-played piano and the playerpiano
as it is commonly known. Still more remarkable
were the accompaniments for Miss Pitts and Mr.
Hullinger which responded in intensity of color to
the soloists' every demand. And for those of you
who like myself find it hard to transpose, the Gul-
bransen will do it instantly for you without think-
ing."
Frank A. Meter, Chicago Jobber, Finds Quality Mer-
chandise and Courteous Service Good Combination.
Frank A. Meter, progressive jobber with sales
rooms on the ninth floor of the Republic building,
Chicago, is experiencing a good steady trade which
is a result of his activity in advertising the excellent
line carried. Mr. Meter, who was with Lyon &
Mealy a good number of years, is well known in the
trade. He has been a prominent figure in the piano
bench and piano scarf business during the many
years he has been connected with the musical instru-
ment trade.
Mr. Meter is associated with the business of A. S.
Seville at 900 Republic Bldg., and represents the
products of the Perfection Piano Bench Mfg. Co. He
has recently taken over the agency of the Ottawa
Co.'s line of bench cushions and piano scarfs. Mr.
Meter also represents the fine Geib & Schaefer Co.,
which does an exclusive jobbing business in musical
instruments.
LATE FACTS GATHERED
IN THE MUSIC TRADE
Brief Items of Activities in the Business Collected
in Many States.
The Curran-Wooster Music Co. held the formal
opening of its store in Sharon, Pa. The firm will
handle the Hazelton, Autopiano, Behr Bros., M.
Schulz, Sohmer and Kohler & Campbell lines.
Opening of the East Side Music Co.'s store at 499
Maryland avenue, Milwaukee, recently took place.
The store handles Starr pianos, Sonora phonographs,
band instruments, imported violins and a complete
line of radio equipment. Arno Zinke is owner and
manager.
The exterior of the store of William A. Kaun
Music Co.'s store on Wisconsin street, Milwaukee,
has been greatly improved by changes made in the
display windows. Both windows have been redeco-
rated.
The Evans Music House, formerly located at 49?
South Sixth street, Clinton, Iowa, has leased the
building at 322 Main street. Mr. Evans has been in
the retail piano and music business for a number of
years, and has built up a substantial business. The
new quarters were necessitated by enlargement of
stock.
A formal opening of the Melody Shoppe, Fort
Wayne, Ind., took place recently. The business is
owned and managed by H. Lloyd Grosvenor. The
frcnt of the store has been converted into a music
salon, while the rear is equipped with two booths
containing phonographs and pianos.
M. SCHULZ CO.
Represent the Artistic
in Piano and Player Piano
Construction
M. SCHULZ CO.
711 Milwaukee Avenue
CHICAGO
OUTHRRN BRANCH: 730 Candler Bldg., ATLANTA, GA
RESTAURANTS, CAFES and
A M U S E M E N T CENTERS
Style C-2
FROM THE BIGGEST
ORCHESTRION
TO
"Built on Family Pride"
Doll & Sons
You will never do anything better
than when you get in touch with
FOR
ALERT CHICAGO FIRM
REPRESENTS GOOD LINES
There is nothing to compare
with the complete line of
The Players are RIGHT in
everything t h a t means
money to the dealers and
satisfaction to the public
CO1NOLAS
JACOB DOLL & SONS
STODART
WELLSMORE
Tiny Coinola
THE SMALLEST
KEYLESS
Manufactured by
Jacob Doll & Sons, Inc.
Southern Boulevard, E. 133rd St.
E. 134th St. and Cypreu Ave.
NEW YORK
The Operators Piano Co.
715-721 N. Kedzie Ave.
CHICAGO
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/
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