Presto
Issue: 1925 2020 - Page 23
April 11, 1925.
23
PRESTO
COINOLAS
FOR
RESTAURANTS, CAFES and
A M U S E M E N T CENTERS
VIOLIN EXHIBIT AT DRAKE
Add This to the Attractions for Dealers and
Others Who Will Come to Chicago
Next June.
in many to whom it has hitherto been a matter of in-
difference. It is increasing the desire to hear better
music, especially in the home. The enjoyment that
the radio brings has unquestionably pointed a way to
even greater enjoyment through the actual possession
of a means of making music, which leads directly to
the thought of a piano."
During the convention of piano manufacturers and
The Evansville Veneer Co., Evansville, Ind., has
dealers of America at the Drake Hotel the first week
of June, there will be a display of violin instruments resumed operations after a shut-down following the
in the office of the Violinist Publishing Co., 9th floor fire about a month ago which caused a $100,000 loss
to the drying plant.
of the Auditorium Building, 431 South Wabash ave-
nue, Chicago.
Violin makers and dealers have asked Miss A. E.
Taylor, editor of The Violinist, to again hold a con-
vention, as she used to before the war, at which there
would be opportunity for those who made violins,
etc., to get together, compare instruments, and offer
opportunity for those who wish to buy—connoisseurs
as well as teachers and dealers—to see the instru-
ments and to get acquainted with the manufacturers.
It has not seemed convenient to do this at any time
until now.
Embody Five Cardinal Features?
A number of manufacturers and dealers in violins,
'cellos, bows, strings, accessories of any sort, will have
DURABILITY
displays and dealers will visit the convention in Chi-
cago the early part of June are invited to take ad-
SIMPLICITY
vantage of the special display. Many of these
ACCESSIBILITY
dealers will find it profitable to put in a line of
violin goods by which visitors may have an oppor-
SOLIDARITY
tunity to see the newest and best in their lines.
P
e e r 1 e s s
Player Actions
GUARANTEE
Style C-2
FROM THE BIGGEST
ORCHESTRION
U. S. ARTIST WILL RETURN
McNair Ilgenfritz, Specializing in Oriental Music,
Will Soon Return to This Country.
The following
excerpt
from the Riviera Supple-
ment of the Chicago Trib-
une and the New York
Daily News has trade as
well as general musical in-
terest:
"McNair Ilgenfritz, Chi-
cago pianist and composer,
has arrived on the Riviera
from Egypt, where he has
been making an extensive
study of oriental music.
After a brief stay at the
Hotel Royal in Nice, he will
tour Italy, Austria and
France, giving programs
McNATR ILGENFRITZ.
composed entirely of au-
thentic oriental music."
Mr. Ilgenfritz is one of the concert pianists who
record for the United States Music Co. He will re-
turn to his duties with the Chicago music roll indus-
try on or before September 1st. He specializes in
the Auto-Art rolls for the U. S. Music Company, and
will henceforth do all his recording in the United
States.
RADIO AIDS PIANO SALE
Geo. G. Foster Sees Growing Desire to Hear and
Produce Good Music.
The popularity of the radio is helping, rather than
unfavorably affecting, the piano business, according
to George G. Foster, president of the American Piano
Company. In a statement issued to stockholders in
connection with the annual meeting Mr. Foster said,
in part:
"The question as to the effect of radio on the piano
business is frequently asked. We believe it to be de-
cidedly helpful. It is increasing the knowledge and
appreciation of music and is awakening an interest
Write for Prices and Territory
We Have Something of Interest for You
Peerless Pneumatic Piano Action
Co., Inc.
TALBUT F. CHEEK, President
469-485 East 132nd Street
NEW YORK
THE "BILGER" LOADER
Simple
Guaranteed
Satisfactory
$75 15 days' approval to reliable parties
The "BILGER" HOIST—puts it up
with a smile
Light—"BILGER JR." TRUCKS—Strong
Let Our STEEL SILL Move Your Grands
Piano Movers Supply Co.
HARRISONBURG
VIRGINIA
A Pneumatic Action bearing the name
STRAUCH BROS.
is your guide for unfailing quality.
POLKjj
TUNING
Tiny Coinola
THE SMALLEST
KEYLESS
Manufactured by
The Operators Piano Co.
715-721 N. Kedzie Ave.
CHICAGO
The Only
Completely
Equipped
School in the
United States
Twenty-Third Year of Successful
Operation — 20,000 Graduates
Every branch taught, including Repairing,
Regulating and Voicing—All Player Actions,
with Demonstrating Specimens to work with.
Diplomas awarded and positions secured. Pri-
vate and class instructions. Both sexes.
School all year. Catalogs on request
POLK'S TUNING SCHOOL
WILLiKD B. FOWKIX, FraaUant
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 Ln construction they are
dependable in every particular.
STRAUCH BROS., INC.
327 Walnut Arc
New York City
VALPARAISO, IND.
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23
PRESTO
COINOLAS
FOR
RESTAURANTS, CAFES and
A M U S E M E N T CENTERS
VIOLIN EXHIBIT AT DRAKE
Add This to the Attractions for Dealers and
Others Who Will Come to Chicago
Next June.
in many to whom it has hitherto been a matter of in-
difference. It is increasing the desire to hear better
music, especially in the home. The enjoyment that
the radio brings has unquestionably pointed a way to
even greater enjoyment through the actual possession
of a means of making music, which leads directly to
the thought of a piano."
During the convention of piano manufacturers and
The Evansville Veneer Co., Evansville, Ind., has
dealers of America at the Drake Hotel the first week
of June, there will be a display of violin instruments resumed operations after a shut-down following the
in the office of the Violinist Publishing Co., 9th floor fire about a month ago which caused a $100,000 loss
to the drying plant.
of the Auditorium Building, 431 South Wabash ave-
nue, Chicago.
Violin makers and dealers have asked Miss A. E.
Taylor, editor of The Violinist, to again hold a con-
vention, as she used to before the war, at which there
would be opportunity for those who made violins,
etc., to get together, compare instruments, and offer
opportunity for those who wish to buy—connoisseurs
as well as teachers and dealers—to see the instru-
ments and to get acquainted with the manufacturers.
It has not seemed convenient to do this at any time
until now.
Embody Five Cardinal Features?
A number of manufacturers and dealers in violins,
'cellos, bows, strings, accessories of any sort, will have
DURABILITY
displays and dealers will visit the convention in Chi-
cago the early part of June are invited to take ad-
SIMPLICITY
vantage of the special display. Many of these
ACCESSIBILITY
dealers will find it profitable to put in a line of
violin goods by which visitors may have an oppor-
SOLIDARITY
tunity to see the newest and best in their lines.
P
e e r 1 e s s
Player Actions
GUARANTEE
Style C-2
FROM THE BIGGEST
ORCHESTRION
U. S. ARTIST WILL RETURN
McNair Ilgenfritz, Specializing in Oriental Music,
Will Soon Return to This Country.
The following
excerpt
from the Riviera Supple-
ment of the Chicago Trib-
une and the New York
Daily News has trade as
well as general musical in-
terest:
"McNair Ilgenfritz, Chi-
cago pianist and composer,
has arrived on the Riviera
from Egypt, where he has
been making an extensive
study of oriental music.
After a brief stay at the
Hotel Royal in Nice, he will
tour Italy, Austria and
France, giving programs
McNATR ILGENFRITZ.
composed entirely of au-
thentic oriental music."
Mr. Ilgenfritz is one of the concert pianists who
record for the United States Music Co. He will re-
turn to his duties with the Chicago music roll indus-
try on or before September 1st. He specializes in
the Auto-Art rolls for the U. S. Music Company, and
will henceforth do all his recording in the United
States.
RADIO AIDS PIANO SALE
Geo. G. Foster Sees Growing Desire to Hear and
Produce Good Music.
The popularity of the radio is helping, rather than
unfavorably affecting, the piano business, according
to George G. Foster, president of the American Piano
Company. In a statement issued to stockholders in
connection with the annual meeting Mr. Foster said,
in part:
"The question as to the effect of radio on the piano
business is frequently asked. We believe it to be de-
cidedly helpful. It is increasing the knowledge and
appreciation of music and is awakening an interest
Write for Prices and Territory
We Have Something of Interest for You
Peerless Pneumatic Piano Action
Co., Inc.
TALBUT F. CHEEK, President
469-485 East 132nd Street
NEW YORK
THE "BILGER" LOADER
Simple
Guaranteed
Satisfactory
$75 15 days' approval to reliable parties
The "BILGER" HOIST—puts it up
with a smile
Light—"BILGER JR." TRUCKS—Strong
Let Our STEEL SILL Move Your Grands
Piano Movers Supply Co.
HARRISONBURG
VIRGINIA
A Pneumatic Action bearing the name
STRAUCH BROS.
is your guide for unfailing quality.
POLKjj
TUNING
Tiny Coinola
THE SMALLEST
KEYLESS
Manufactured by
The Operators Piano Co.
715-721 N. Kedzie Ave.
CHICAGO
The Only
Completely
Equipped
School in the
United States
Twenty-Third Year of Successful
Operation — 20,000 Graduates
Every branch taught, including Repairing,
Regulating and Voicing—All Player Actions,
with Demonstrating Specimens to work with.
Diplomas awarded and positions secured. Pri-
vate and class instructions. Both sexes.
School all year. Catalogs on request
POLK'S TUNING SCHOOL
WILLiKD B. FOWKIX, FraaUant
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 Ln construction they are
dependable in every particular.
STRAUCH BROS., INC.
327 Walnut Arc
New York City
VALPARAISO, IND.
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).