Presto
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PRESTO
December 27, 1924.
SMALL GOODS AND SUPPLIES
Spanish cedar and quipo, mixed with perhaps twenty
varieties of hardwoods. Included in the latter are
nispo, a tree which produces gum from which chew-
Frank Lynch, Winning Vaudeville Star, Speaks ing gum is made; coratu, known as Isthmian walnut
and which closely resembles black walnut; zoro, a
Enthusiastically of the Instrument He Plays.
beautiful wood resembling Circassian walnut, and
Now on a tour of theaters in the Orpheum Circuit, nazerino, a purple wood useful in cabinet-making.
The espave, or bastard mahogany, varies from two
Frank Lynch, of the famous "Keller Sisters and
Lynch," is proving to be one of the season's great- to six feet in diameter and from forty to ninety feet
est attractions in vaudeville. His quick wit, charm- in height. Spanish cedar runs from two feet to as
ing voice, and moaning saxophone form an invincible much as ten feet in diameter, but does not grow as
high as the espave. The quipo, a very soft wood
combination.
While in Chicago recently to play at the Palace with a greenish bark, is the giant of the Panama for-
Theater, Mr. Lynch visited Lyon & Healy to express ests, many of the trees being six to seven feet in
his enthusiasm for the Lyon & Healy Couturier saxo- diameter and from seventy to 120 feet high. The
phone that he has owned for some time. "It is hardwoods are of course smaller, running from
without a doubt the best tone saxophone I have ever eighteen inches to three feet in diameter. Many of
played," Mr. Lynch says. "I will always use a Lyon them are free from limbs for a considerable height
from the ground.
& Healy saxophone."
It is estimated that this one tract of 240 square
Keller Sisters and Lynch are Brunswick artists, and
their vocal records are among the most popular issued miles contains 6,000,000,000 feet of standing timber,
all of which is of a diameter of eighteen inches or
by that company.
STARR STYLE XXIII
PRAISES COUTURIER SAXOPHONE
Artistic Window and Wall Hanger and Beau-
tiful Booklet in Colors Describe New Phono-
graph from Richmond, Ind., Manufacturers.
Among the artistic window and store hangers just
issued by the Starr Piano Co., Richmond, Ind., is
one that pictures in colors the Henry VIII model of
the Starr phonograph, catalogued as Style XXIII.
This is a most beautiful and impressive bit of color
printing for advertising purposes and fittingly pre-
sents a model of exquisite taste.
In the magnificent, new Starr phonograph, Style
XXIII, Henry VIII model, is a faithful reproduction
of the vogue in furniture of a period that has come
down through the years, loved for its marvelous
beauty of design and carving. The Starr Style
XXIII is indeed an artistic and splendid piece of
furniture, as well as a surpassing and incomparable
instrument.
A new booklet in colors issued for dealers' use says:
In the Starr Henry VIII model music lovers will
FOR MUNICIPAL BAND LAW.
find the clear, rich, pure tones to be the most perfect
A movement to aid band instrument sales is now reproduction
of all melody. In tone, in design, and
Untouched Supplies in Great Tracts Suitable for on foot in New York state for the Municipal Band in i's exclusive appointments, the Henry VIII model
or Concert Law. Pat Conway, the famous band- has that matchless superiority of every Starr phono-
Piano Manufacturers Found in Central America.
master of Ithaca, N. Y., has consented to act as state graph, the inevitable result of over a half century's
The South American and Central American un- chairman in this movement, which he is carrying for- devotion to a single ideal.
The Starr phonograph, Style XXIII, Henry VII
touched supplies of wood become of more importance ward with the assistance of the National Bureau for
as our own native supplies dwindle. In view of the the Advancement of Music. President Joseph N. model, is only one of the many Starr styles imbued
increasing scarcity of woods used in the making of Weber and Secretary William J. Kerngood of the with that quality of workmanship which has given
an individual appeal all their own. Each model
piano cases and phonograph cabinets, it is interesting American Federation of Musicians, have given their them
replete with those refinements which make Starr
to learn that in many of the countries in the regions hearty endorsement to the plan to take the municipal is
phonographs outstanding instruments in the realm of
named are woods suitable for the uses of music goods concerts out of the charity class.
music reproduction."
manufacturers.
NOVEL CONN SOUVENIR.
A tract of 240 square miles2of timberlands within
MILWAUKEE JOBBERS SUCCESSFUL.
C. G. Conn, Ltd., of Elkhart, Ind., makers of the
about fifteen miles of the city of Panama was re-
Yahr & Lange, Milwaukee, talking machine whole-
cently inspected by a group of lumbermen from the famous band instruments, is always original and
United States, and found to contain some interesting never forgetful of its friends. The holiday greeting salers in Wisconsin and Michigan, have been very
and beautiful woods which will probably be cut at this year comes in shape of a miniature trowel, gold successful with a new radio cabinet recently intro-
some future time and imported for use in the manu- plated with mahogany handle, and bearing the in- duced at the Milwaukee headquarters. The cabinet is
facture of furniture, cabinets and other high grade scription, "Build American Music with Conn Instru- attractively finished and equipped with a three-tube
ments." It is ingenious, appropriate, and will be Ware Neutrodyne set and a Sonora loud speaker,
woodwork in this country, says Wood Products.
both popular numbers with this concern.
In this tract are espave, a species of mahogany, appreciated by all Conn dealers and boosters.
INTEREST IN FOREIGN WOODS
WESSELL, NICKEL & GROSS
Manufacturers of
PIANO ACTIONS
HIGHEST GRADE
ONE GRADE ONLY
The Wessell, Nickel & Gross action is a
guarantee of the grade of the instrument
in which it is found*
FACTORIES:
OFFICE:
457 w. 45th Skw«t
NEW YORK
Comstock, Cheney & Co.
TRUCKS
That Are Labor Savers
Ypur equipment is not complete without our TRUCKS for handling
Pianos and Talking Machines.
Sill Trucks and End Trucks
for Pianos
With the LEA TALKING MACHINE TRUCK, one man can
handle the Edison Chippendale, Victor No. 17, Cheney No. 6 Queen
Anne, and other large makes, from show-room to any apartment
floor.
A*k tor Circular
Ivory Cutters and Manufacturers
MADE ONLY BY
Piano Keys, Actions and Hammers
SELF-LIFTING PIANO TRUCK CO.
FINDLAY, OHIO
IVORY AND COMPOSITION-COVERED ORGAN KEYS
Th« only Company Furnishing th« Kays. Actions, Hammors and Brackets Comploto
I
Telegraph and R. R. Station: Essex, Conn.
Office and Factories: Ivory ton, Conn.
THE O S. KELLY CO.
Manufacturers
o-f High*
-
Manufacturers of
-
OHIO
Saw Mills
Fultcn Chain
and
Tupper Lake
Piano B a c k s , B o a r d s , Bridges, B a r s ,
Traplevers a n d Mouldings
SOLE AGENTS FOR RUDOLF GIESE WIRE
Grade
PIANO PLATES
SPRINGFIELD
JULIUS BREGKWOLDT & SON, ING.
WESTERN REPRESENTATIVE:
CENTRAL STEEL & WIRE CO.,
119-127 N. Peoria Street,
J. BRECKWOLDT, Prea.
Chicago, 111.
W. A. BRECKWOLDT, Sec. & Treas
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PRESTO
December 27, 1924.
SMALL GOODS AND SUPPLIES
Spanish cedar and quipo, mixed with perhaps twenty
varieties of hardwoods. Included in the latter are
nispo, a tree which produces gum from which chew-
Frank Lynch, Winning Vaudeville Star, Speaks ing gum is made; coratu, known as Isthmian walnut
and which closely resembles black walnut; zoro, a
Enthusiastically of the Instrument He Plays.
beautiful wood resembling Circassian walnut, and
Now on a tour of theaters in the Orpheum Circuit, nazerino, a purple wood useful in cabinet-making.
The espave, or bastard mahogany, varies from two
Frank Lynch, of the famous "Keller Sisters and
Lynch," is proving to be one of the season's great- to six feet in diameter and from forty to ninety feet
est attractions in vaudeville. His quick wit, charm- in height. Spanish cedar runs from two feet to as
ing voice, and moaning saxophone form an invincible much as ten feet in diameter, but does not grow as
high as the espave. The quipo, a very soft wood
combination.
While in Chicago recently to play at the Palace with a greenish bark, is the giant of the Panama for-
Theater, Mr. Lynch visited Lyon & Healy to express ests, many of the trees being six to seven feet in
his enthusiasm for the Lyon & Healy Couturier saxo- diameter and from seventy to 120 feet high. The
phone that he has owned for some time. "It is hardwoods are of course smaller, running from
without a doubt the best tone saxophone I have ever eighteen inches to three feet in diameter. Many of
played," Mr. Lynch says. "I will always use a Lyon them are free from limbs for a considerable height
from the ground.
& Healy saxophone."
It is estimated that this one tract of 240 square
Keller Sisters and Lynch are Brunswick artists, and
their vocal records are among the most popular issued miles contains 6,000,000,000 feet of standing timber,
all of which is of a diameter of eighteen inches or
by that company.
STARR STYLE XXIII
PRAISES COUTURIER SAXOPHONE
Artistic Window and Wall Hanger and Beau-
tiful Booklet in Colors Describe New Phono-
graph from Richmond, Ind., Manufacturers.
Among the artistic window and store hangers just
issued by the Starr Piano Co., Richmond, Ind., is
one that pictures in colors the Henry VIII model of
the Starr phonograph, catalogued as Style XXIII.
This is a most beautiful and impressive bit of color
printing for advertising purposes and fittingly pre-
sents a model of exquisite taste.
In the magnificent, new Starr phonograph, Style
XXIII, Henry VIII model, is a faithful reproduction
of the vogue in furniture of a period that has come
down through the years, loved for its marvelous
beauty of design and carving. The Starr Style
XXIII is indeed an artistic and splendid piece of
furniture, as well as a surpassing and incomparable
instrument.
A new booklet in colors issued for dealers' use says:
In the Starr Henry VIII model music lovers will
FOR MUNICIPAL BAND LAW.
find the clear, rich, pure tones to be the most perfect
A movement to aid band instrument sales is now reproduction
of all melody. In tone, in design, and
Untouched Supplies in Great Tracts Suitable for on foot in New York state for the Municipal Band in i's exclusive appointments, the Henry VIII model
or Concert Law. Pat Conway, the famous band- has that matchless superiority of every Starr phono-
Piano Manufacturers Found in Central America.
master of Ithaca, N. Y., has consented to act as state graph, the inevitable result of over a half century's
The South American and Central American un- chairman in this movement, which he is carrying for- devotion to a single ideal.
The Starr phonograph, Style XXIII, Henry VII
touched supplies of wood become of more importance ward with the assistance of the National Bureau for
as our own native supplies dwindle. In view of the the Advancement of Music. President Joseph N. model, is only one of the many Starr styles imbued
increasing scarcity of woods used in the making of Weber and Secretary William J. Kerngood of the with that quality of workmanship which has given
an individual appeal all their own. Each model
piano cases and phonograph cabinets, it is interesting American Federation of Musicians, have given their them
replete with those refinements which make Starr
to learn that in many of the countries in the regions hearty endorsement to the plan to take the municipal is
phonographs outstanding instruments in the realm of
named are woods suitable for the uses of music goods concerts out of the charity class.
music reproduction."
manufacturers.
NOVEL CONN SOUVENIR.
A tract of 240 square miles2of timberlands within
MILWAUKEE JOBBERS SUCCESSFUL.
C. G. Conn, Ltd., of Elkhart, Ind., makers of the
about fifteen miles of the city of Panama was re-
Yahr & Lange, Milwaukee, talking machine whole-
cently inspected by a group of lumbermen from the famous band instruments, is always original and
United States, and found to contain some interesting never forgetful of its friends. The holiday greeting salers in Wisconsin and Michigan, have been very
and beautiful woods which will probably be cut at this year comes in shape of a miniature trowel, gold successful with a new radio cabinet recently intro-
some future time and imported for use in the manu- plated with mahogany handle, and bearing the in- duced at the Milwaukee headquarters. The cabinet is
facture of furniture, cabinets and other high grade scription, "Build American Music with Conn Instru- attractively finished and equipped with a three-tube
ments." It is ingenious, appropriate, and will be Ware Neutrodyne set and a Sonora loud speaker,
woodwork in this country, says Wood Products.
both popular numbers with this concern.
In this tract are espave, a species of mahogany, appreciated by all Conn dealers and boosters.
INTEREST IN FOREIGN WOODS
WESSELL, NICKEL & GROSS
Manufacturers of
PIANO ACTIONS
HIGHEST GRADE
ONE GRADE ONLY
The Wessell, Nickel & Gross action is a
guarantee of the grade of the instrument
in which it is found*
FACTORIES:
OFFICE:
457 w. 45th Skw«t
NEW YORK
Comstock, Cheney & Co.
TRUCKS
That Are Labor Savers
Ypur equipment is not complete without our TRUCKS for handling
Pianos and Talking Machines.
Sill Trucks and End Trucks
for Pianos
With the LEA TALKING MACHINE TRUCK, one man can
handle the Edison Chippendale, Victor No. 17, Cheney No. 6 Queen
Anne, and other large makes, from show-room to any apartment
floor.
A*k tor Circular
Ivory Cutters and Manufacturers
MADE ONLY BY
Piano Keys, Actions and Hammers
SELF-LIFTING PIANO TRUCK CO.
FINDLAY, OHIO
IVORY AND COMPOSITION-COVERED ORGAN KEYS
Th« only Company Furnishing th« Kays. Actions, Hammors and Brackets Comploto
I
Telegraph and R. R. Station: Essex, Conn.
Office and Factories: Ivory ton, Conn.
THE O S. KELLY CO.
Manufacturers
o-f High*
-
Manufacturers of
-
OHIO
Saw Mills
Fultcn Chain
and
Tupper Lake
Piano B a c k s , B o a r d s , Bridges, B a r s ,
Traplevers a n d Mouldings
SOLE AGENTS FOR RUDOLF GIESE WIRE
Grade
PIANO PLATES
SPRINGFIELD
JULIUS BREGKWOLDT & SON, ING.
WESTERN REPRESENTATIVE:
CENTRAL STEEL & WIRE CO.,
119-127 N. Peoria Street,
J. BRECKWOLDT, Prea.
Chicago, 111.
W. A. BRECKWOLDT, Sec. & Treas
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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