Presto
Issue: 1924 1998 - Page 4
November 8, 1924.
PRESTO
JESSE FRENCH PIANO
IN PUBLIC PLACES
BUYS ESTEY STUDIO ORGAN
Second Letter from Firm of Dealers Conveys
Additional Convincing Facts of Appre-
ciation for Instrument.
The following letter to the Jesse French & Sons
Piano Co., New Castle, Ind., is an interesting supple-
ment to one published in Presto last week. In pre-
paring to reprint its catalog for 1925, the company
sought information from dealers regarding public
places using the Jesse French & Sons pianos. Here
is a second dealer's communication which shows the
appreciation for Jesse French & Sons pianos among
school heads, church governing bodies and fraternal
orders:
October 29, 1924.
Jesse French Piano Co.,
New Castle, Ind.
Gentlemen:
In answer to yours of the 25th pertaining to the
number of schools, churches and public institutions
we have sold Jesse French pianos to Saline County
during the past few years, it would be almost impos-
sible for us to figure out and give you an estimate of
the total number we have sold to such places for the
reason that there are so many.
But we list a few for you for catalog purposes such
as: City Schools of Harrisburg, of which there are
several. Three pianos to City Schools of Eldorado,
111. One piano to school at Muddy, 111. In addition
to these we have sold several to the country schools
over Saline County. The First Baptist Church, Har-
risburg, and churches aTl over Saline County have
bought Jesse French pianos from us. Rebecca and
Odd Fellow institutions in Harrisburg have purchased
pianos from us, and almost every business man on
the public square in Harrisburg has a Jesse French
Grand.
You may gather from these as you see tit for your
catalog, and the name "Jesse French" stands in
Saline County as a name of the highest class of
pianos, and second to none.
Thank you very kindly for your letter, and we as-
sure you we are glad to co-operate with you at any
and all times.
OLD MASSACHUSETTS FIRM
BUYS BRANCH IN QUINCY
Beal & McCarthy, of Brockton and Rockland, Will
Operate It as a Branch.
The Beal & McCarthy Music Co., with store in
Rockland and Brockton, Mass., recently purchased
the business of the Bahr Music Co., 1683 Hancock
street, Quincy, Mass., which will be conducted as a
branch. Preparations for an energetic drive for sales
have been made and the alertness which has brought
success to the firm of Beal & McCarthy in Rockland
and Brockton will be applied in the new store of the
company. The store has an excellent location and
a lively staff of salesmen has been organized.
The firm of Beal & McCarthy is composed of Prof.
E. B. Beal, son of the founder of the business, J. A.
Beal; William McCarthy and Harold C. Smith, who
GRAND PIANO
58 Inches Long
The best exponent of the present Baby Grand Age.
I(s tone — i(a lines—its restricted space requirement and
attractive price—
MAKE IT THE PREMIER AGENCY
Get full details or this valuable selling franchise NOW.
Premier Grand Piano Corporation
Largest Institution in the World Building Grand
Pianos Exclusively
WALTER C. HEPPERLA
PratisW
JUSTUS BATTEMER
Viti-Pr«tidtDt
510-532 West /3rd Street
NEW YORK
ESTEY ORGAN IN PROP. KIMBALL'S STUDIO.
The Daynes-Beebe Music Co., Salt Lake City,
Utah, recently installed a two-manual Studio Organ,
made by the Estey Organ Co., Brattleboro, Vt., in
the studio of Prof. Edward P. Kimball, assistant or-
ganist of the great Mormon Tabernacle in Salt Lake
City. It is a new evidence of the great growth in
interest among musical people in the organ. And
orders for the Estey organs are marks of recognition
by musical folk of the peculiar charms and artistic
excellences of the line of organs made by the old
Brattleboro company.
The Studio Organ made by the Estey Organ Co.
is without question the best example in the market
of a reed organ. It more closely follows the lines
of the pipe organ than any other instrument the
company builds. The distance from console keys to
pedal keys is the same as in a pipe organ and the
same concave radiating pedals arc used.
A great many educational institutions have in-
stalled Studio Organs for student pedal practice. One
installed in Des Moines University, Des Moines, la.,
recently was the subject of a flattering report made
by Dean Carr. This organ is not designed for
churches, but for the residence, studios of the pro-
fessionals or for institutions where pedal practice
organs are desired. The Estey Organ Co. is particu-
larly proud of the voicing of this instrument.
is manager of the new Quincy branch. Prof. Beal
has a wide reputation as a paino teacher and his
periodic concerts are features in the events of the
community that are highly appreciated. Few men
in that section of Massachusetts are as well known
as Mr. McCarthy, who has been representative for
his district in the state legislature for a good many
years. Mr. Smith is reputed as a successful busi-
ness organizer and at his hands the success of the
new store is assured. He is president of the Rock-
land Retail Merchant Association.
JBfe Onduringf
NEW MUSIC COMMITTEE FOR
PIANO CLUB OF CHICAGO
President Schoenwald Has Appointed Eighteen Mem-
bers for Important Work at Weekly Luncheon.
Eighteen members have been invited to serve on
the Music Committee of the Piano Club of Chicago
for this year. It is the duty of this committee to
provide entertainment for every other meeting be-
ginning with November 10, November 24, December
6, etc. The president will adjourn each meeting at
1 :45 and sooner if possible. The following comprise
the new music committee:
Axel W. Christensen, chairman; Walter C. Steely,
vice chairman; Alex D. King, song leader; Jack
Kapp, Joe Lyons, Roy Barry, G. B. Brownell, Ace
Fessenden, Patrick Henry, Wallace Kimball, Harry
J. Linderman, Jr., W. H. Lyons, H. J. Olson, F. S.
Spofford. Carl Sandberg, Walter Wilson, Walter
Kiehn and Berry Reinwald.
NEW WICHITA STORE.
A new music store recently opened at 132 North
Market street, . Wichita, Kan., by D. W. Miles and
A. A. Myers, handles the Baldwin. Hobart M. Cable
and Brinkerhoff lines of pianos. The company also
carries band instruments and phonographs. Mr. Miles
was formerly associated with the Innes-Cosgrove
Music Co., and previous to coming to Wichita was
manager of the piano department of the Whittle
Piano Co., Dallas.
IMPROVES ILLINOIS STORE.
The Busy Music Store, Taylorville, 111., has let a
contract to enlarge its building on West Market
street to meet the demands of his fast growing busi-
ness. A modern up to date show window will be
built. The completed building will be 60 x 18 feet.
Tm
£Hardman
The £J-{ardman Jzine
is a complete line
It comprises a range of artisti-
cally worthy instruments to
please practically every purse:
The Hardman, official piano of
the Metropolitan Opera House;
the Harrington and the Hensel
Pianos in which is found that in-
builtdurabilitythatcharacterizes
all Hardman-made instruments;
the wonderful Hardman Repro-
ducing Piano; the Hardman
Autotone (the perfect player-
piano); and the popular Playo-
tone.
Jlardmanfpeck &Co.
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PRESTO
JESSE FRENCH PIANO
IN PUBLIC PLACES
BUYS ESTEY STUDIO ORGAN
Second Letter from Firm of Dealers Conveys
Additional Convincing Facts of Appre-
ciation for Instrument.
The following letter to the Jesse French & Sons
Piano Co., New Castle, Ind., is an interesting supple-
ment to one published in Presto last week. In pre-
paring to reprint its catalog for 1925, the company
sought information from dealers regarding public
places using the Jesse French & Sons pianos. Here
is a second dealer's communication which shows the
appreciation for Jesse French & Sons pianos among
school heads, church governing bodies and fraternal
orders:
October 29, 1924.
Jesse French Piano Co.,
New Castle, Ind.
Gentlemen:
In answer to yours of the 25th pertaining to the
number of schools, churches and public institutions
we have sold Jesse French pianos to Saline County
during the past few years, it would be almost impos-
sible for us to figure out and give you an estimate of
the total number we have sold to such places for the
reason that there are so many.
But we list a few for you for catalog purposes such
as: City Schools of Harrisburg, of which there are
several. Three pianos to City Schools of Eldorado,
111. One piano to school at Muddy, 111. In addition
to these we have sold several to the country schools
over Saline County. The First Baptist Church, Har-
risburg, and churches aTl over Saline County have
bought Jesse French pianos from us. Rebecca and
Odd Fellow institutions in Harrisburg have purchased
pianos from us, and almost every business man on
the public square in Harrisburg has a Jesse French
Grand.
You may gather from these as you see tit for your
catalog, and the name "Jesse French" stands in
Saline County as a name of the highest class of
pianos, and second to none.
Thank you very kindly for your letter, and we as-
sure you we are glad to co-operate with you at any
and all times.
OLD MASSACHUSETTS FIRM
BUYS BRANCH IN QUINCY
Beal & McCarthy, of Brockton and Rockland, Will
Operate It as a Branch.
The Beal & McCarthy Music Co., with store in
Rockland and Brockton, Mass., recently purchased
the business of the Bahr Music Co., 1683 Hancock
street, Quincy, Mass., which will be conducted as a
branch. Preparations for an energetic drive for sales
have been made and the alertness which has brought
success to the firm of Beal & McCarthy in Rockland
and Brockton will be applied in the new store of the
company. The store has an excellent location and
a lively staff of salesmen has been organized.
The firm of Beal & McCarthy is composed of Prof.
E. B. Beal, son of the founder of the business, J. A.
Beal; William McCarthy and Harold C. Smith, who
GRAND PIANO
58 Inches Long
The best exponent of the present Baby Grand Age.
I(s tone — i(a lines—its restricted space requirement and
attractive price—
MAKE IT THE PREMIER AGENCY
Get full details or this valuable selling franchise NOW.
Premier Grand Piano Corporation
Largest Institution in the World Building Grand
Pianos Exclusively
WALTER C. HEPPERLA
PratisW
JUSTUS BATTEMER
Viti-Pr«tidtDt
510-532 West /3rd Street
NEW YORK
ESTEY ORGAN IN PROP. KIMBALL'S STUDIO.
The Daynes-Beebe Music Co., Salt Lake City,
Utah, recently installed a two-manual Studio Organ,
made by the Estey Organ Co., Brattleboro, Vt., in
the studio of Prof. Edward P. Kimball, assistant or-
ganist of the great Mormon Tabernacle in Salt Lake
City. It is a new evidence of the great growth in
interest among musical people in the organ. And
orders for the Estey organs are marks of recognition
by musical folk of the peculiar charms and artistic
excellences of the line of organs made by the old
Brattleboro company.
The Studio Organ made by the Estey Organ Co.
is without question the best example in the market
of a reed organ. It more closely follows the lines
of the pipe organ than any other instrument the
company builds. The distance from console keys to
pedal keys is the same as in a pipe organ and the
same concave radiating pedals arc used.
A great many educational institutions have in-
stalled Studio Organs for student pedal practice. One
installed in Des Moines University, Des Moines, la.,
recently was the subject of a flattering report made
by Dean Carr. This organ is not designed for
churches, but for the residence, studios of the pro-
fessionals or for institutions where pedal practice
organs are desired. The Estey Organ Co. is particu-
larly proud of the voicing of this instrument.
is manager of the new Quincy branch. Prof. Beal
has a wide reputation as a paino teacher and his
periodic concerts are features in the events of the
community that are highly appreciated. Few men
in that section of Massachusetts are as well known
as Mr. McCarthy, who has been representative for
his district in the state legislature for a good many
years. Mr. Smith is reputed as a successful busi-
ness organizer and at his hands the success of the
new store is assured. He is president of the Rock-
land Retail Merchant Association.
JBfe Onduringf
NEW MUSIC COMMITTEE FOR
PIANO CLUB OF CHICAGO
President Schoenwald Has Appointed Eighteen Mem-
bers for Important Work at Weekly Luncheon.
Eighteen members have been invited to serve on
the Music Committee of the Piano Club of Chicago
for this year. It is the duty of this committee to
provide entertainment for every other meeting be-
ginning with November 10, November 24, December
6, etc. The president will adjourn each meeting at
1 :45 and sooner if possible. The following comprise
the new music committee:
Axel W. Christensen, chairman; Walter C. Steely,
vice chairman; Alex D. King, song leader; Jack
Kapp, Joe Lyons, Roy Barry, G. B. Brownell, Ace
Fessenden, Patrick Henry, Wallace Kimball, Harry
J. Linderman, Jr., W. H. Lyons, H. J. Olson, F. S.
Spofford. Carl Sandberg, Walter Wilson, Walter
Kiehn and Berry Reinwald.
NEW WICHITA STORE.
A new music store recently opened at 132 North
Market street, . Wichita, Kan., by D. W. Miles and
A. A. Myers, handles the Baldwin. Hobart M. Cable
and Brinkerhoff lines of pianos. The company also
carries band instruments and phonographs. Mr. Miles
was formerly associated with the Innes-Cosgrove
Music Co., and previous to coming to Wichita was
manager of the piano department of the Whittle
Piano Co., Dallas.
IMPROVES ILLINOIS STORE.
The Busy Music Store, Taylorville, 111., has let a
contract to enlarge its building on West Market
street to meet the demands of his fast growing busi-
ness. A modern up to date show window will be
built. The completed building will be 60 x 18 feet.
Tm
£Hardman
The £J-{ardman Jzine
is a complete line
It comprises a range of artisti-
cally worthy instruments to
please practically every purse:
The Hardman, official piano of
the Metropolitan Opera House;
the Harrington and the Hensel
Pianos in which is found that in-
builtdurabilitythatcharacterizes
all Hardman-made instruments;
the wonderful Hardman Repro-
ducing Piano; the Hardman
Autotone (the perfect player-
piano); and the popular Playo-
tone.
Jlardmanfpeck &Co.
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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).