Presto
Issue: 1925 2009 - Page 23
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24, 1925.
23
PRESTO
COINOLAS
FOR
RESTAURANTS, CAFES and
A M U S E M E N T CENTERS
ADVANCE IN EXPORTS
Records, Band and Stringed Instruments Sold
Abroad in 1924 Showed Considerable Increase.
The musical instruments exports for October, 1924,
totaled $1,275,141 as compared with those for Octo-
ber, 1923, of $1,152,192. This change was made up
of large advances in phonographs, records, band and
string instruments, and musical supplies which more
than offset the declines in the piano items.
October, 1924, shipments of phonographs reached
the number of 10,272, valued at $363,801, thereby
establishing high records. Foreign sales of phono-
graphic records also made new standards, with
figures for October, 1924, of 408,603 in number and
$151,961 in value, as compared with October, 1923,
shipments numbering 267,997, valued at $115,818.
The trade in band instruments for the same periods
numbered 723, valued at $29,638, and 487 worth.
$14,448, respectively. Stringed instrument exports
made similar gains, shipments amounting in October,
1924, to 4,322, valued at $23,566, and in October, 1923,
to 3,615, worth $15,749.
to practice. He couldn't play music like that if he
didn't. I know."
"Case dismissed," said Magistrate Conway, resum-
ing his office.
And in the buzz of excitement that followed Ar-
thur's exoneration the question on every one's lips
was, "Who is Pfeiffer?"
DEALER-COMPOSER DIES.
Musical folk in the community deeply regret the
death recently of Godfrey W. Schroth, music dealer,
120 Center street, Trenton, N. J. In addition to his
activities as a music merchant Mr. Schroth was also
a composer and identifies with musical events in his
city. At the time of his death he was director of the
choir of St. Mary"s Cathedral, a member of the Men-
delssohn Chorale Society and head of music in the
Trenton parochial .schools.
STANDARD
(CAMBRIDGE.)
Piano Actions
JOHNNY PFIEFFER RECALLED
In Case Against Young Violinist in Jamaica, N. Y.,
Old Trumpeter Is Appointed "Judge."
Style C-2
FROM THE BIGGEST
ORCHESTRION
An oddity in police court trials in Jamaica, N. Y.,
last week gave added prominence to a youthful
violinist and resurrected the fame of John A. Pfeiffer,
once widely known as a trumpeter.
Neighbors of twenty-year-old Arthur Loserman,
who lives at 8914 Sutphin Boulevard, had charged
him with disorderly conduct, saying he practiced
with malicious intent to annoy them. Mrs. Martha
Sanders, the superintendent's wife, was the complain-
ant, and Mrs. J. J. Maddern, her witness, who claimed
that "the boy's playing got on her nerves." She
added that he left the door open so others could
hear him.
"Let the boy's playing be the test of whether he
is noisy or musical," Joseph Rudden, Arthur's law-
yer, said.
"Very well," Magistrate Coriway agreed, "but I
am no judge of music. Mr. Pfeiffer, step forward.
I put this case in your hands." Mr. Pfeiffer is a
court attendant.
More than fifty years ago a young fellow not un-
like Arthur Loserman, Pfeiffer made his appearance
in musical circles. He was known as Johnny Pfeiffer
and a good trumpeter. He toured the United States
in every kind of a musical production, ranging from
burlesque to grand opera. Then about nineteen years
ago he settled down in Jew York and for fifteen years
played in the Metropolitan Opera House orchestra
as first trumpeter. The favorite singers of the last
half century were his friends. Illness came upon him
and he had to give up playing.
The seventy-four-year-old court attendant accepted
the responsibility and the boy began playing. As
the last bars of an "Ave Maria," were concluded
amidst the silence of admiration the old trumpeter
with a sob in his voice addressed the court:
"I should say that this lad plays like the artist
he is. He couldn't have been better. The boy has
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is your guide for unfailing quality.
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our latest product,, the
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PNEUMATIC ACTIONS
Simple in construction they are
dependable in every particular.
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327 Walnut Arc.
• New York City
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Jam
24, 1925.
23
PRESTO
COINOLAS
FOR
RESTAURANTS, CAFES and
A M U S E M E N T CENTERS
ADVANCE IN EXPORTS
Records, Band and Stringed Instruments Sold
Abroad in 1924 Showed Considerable Increase.
The musical instruments exports for October, 1924,
totaled $1,275,141 as compared with those for Octo-
ber, 1923, of $1,152,192. This change was made up
of large advances in phonographs, records, band and
string instruments, and musical supplies which more
than offset the declines in the piano items.
October, 1924, shipments of phonographs reached
the number of 10,272, valued at $363,801, thereby
establishing high records. Foreign sales of phono-
graphic records also made new standards, with
figures for October, 1924, of 408,603 in number and
$151,961 in value, as compared with October, 1923,
shipments numbering 267,997, valued at $115,818.
The trade in band instruments for the same periods
numbered 723, valued at $29,638, and 487 worth.
$14,448, respectively. Stringed instrument exports
made similar gains, shipments amounting in October,
1924, to 4,322, valued at $23,566, and in October, 1923,
to 3,615, worth $15,749.
to practice. He couldn't play music like that if he
didn't. I know."
"Case dismissed," said Magistrate Conway, resum-
ing his office.
And in the buzz of excitement that followed Ar-
thur's exoneration the question on every one's lips
was, "Who is Pfeiffer?"
DEALER-COMPOSER DIES.
Musical folk in the community deeply regret the
death recently of Godfrey W. Schroth, music dealer,
120 Center street, Trenton, N. J. In addition to his
activities as a music merchant Mr. Schroth was also
a composer and identifies with musical events in his
city. At the time of his death he was director of the
choir of St. Mary"s Cathedral, a member of the Men-
delssohn Chorale Society and head of music in the
Trenton parochial .schools.
STANDARD
(CAMBRIDGE.)
Piano Actions
JOHNNY PFIEFFER RECALLED
In Case Against Young Violinist in Jamaica, N. Y.,
Old Trumpeter Is Appointed "Judge."
Style C-2
FROM THE BIGGEST
ORCHESTRION
An oddity in police court trials in Jamaica, N. Y.,
last week gave added prominence to a youthful
violinist and resurrected the fame of John A. Pfeiffer,
once widely known as a trumpeter.
Neighbors of twenty-year-old Arthur Loserman,
who lives at 8914 Sutphin Boulevard, had charged
him with disorderly conduct, saying he practiced
with malicious intent to annoy them. Mrs. Martha
Sanders, the superintendent's wife, was the complain-
ant, and Mrs. J. J. Maddern, her witness, who claimed
that "the boy's playing got on her nerves." She
added that he left the door open so others could
hear him.
"Let the boy's playing be the test of whether he
is noisy or musical," Joseph Rudden, Arthur's law-
yer, said.
"Very well," Magistrate Coriway agreed, "but I
am no judge of music. Mr. Pfeiffer, step forward.
I put this case in your hands." Mr. Pfeiffer is a
court attendant.
More than fifty years ago a young fellow not un-
like Arthur Loserman, Pfeiffer made his appearance
in musical circles. He was known as Johnny Pfeiffer
and a good trumpeter. He toured the United States
in every kind of a musical production, ranging from
burlesque to grand opera. Then about nineteen years
ago he settled down in Jew York and for fifteen years
played in the Metropolitan Opera House orchestra
as first trumpeter. The favorite singers of the last
half century were his friends. Illness came upon him
and he had to give up playing.
The seventy-four-year-old court attendant accepted
the responsibility and the boy began playing. As
the last bars of an "Ave Maria," were concluded
amidst the silence of admiration the old trumpeter
with a sob in his voice addressed the court:
"I should say that this lad plays like the artist
he is. He couldn't have been better. The boy has
P
e e r 1 e s s
Player Actions
Embody Five Cardinal Features*
Tiny Coinol
THE SMALLEST
KEYLESS
Manufactured by
The Operators Piano Co.
DURABILITY
SIMPLICITY
ACCESSIBILITY
SOLIDARITY
GUARANTEE
Write for Prices and Territory
We Have Something of Interest for You
Peerless Pneumatic Piano Action
Co., Inc.
715-721 N. Kedzie Ave.
TALBUT F. CHEEK, President
CHICAGO
469-485 East 132nd Street
NEW YORK
* She Standard Action Company
Cambridge, ^Massachusetts
While our surplus stock of Loaders lasts
your check for
$60—SIXTY DOLLARS—$60
Gets One "BILGER" Loader
Satisfaction, or Money Back
Trucks, Hoists, Covers etc.
Address
Piano Movers Supply Co.
Manufacturers
Lancaster, Penna.
A Pneumatic Action bearing the name
STRAUCH BROS.
is your guide for unfailing quality.
The high quality which has characterized
the Strauch Bros. Piano Actions and Ham-
mers for almost sixty years, distinguishes
our latest product,, the
STRAUCH BROS.
PNEUMATIC ACTIONS
Simple in construction they are
dependable in every particular.
STRAUCH BROS., INC.
327 Walnut Arc.
• New York City
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).