Presto
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May 23, 1925.
PRESTO
iagua, the South American pianist, and Helen Riddell,
soprano.
It is very possible that such a complete display of
Art models has never before been shown in America.
There were pianos from close to $1,000 running to
Art Model Chickerings retailing for nearly $10,000.
Progressive House of Providence, R. I., Holds Among the different styles and periods shown were
the following: William and Mary, Florentine, Louis
Piano Style Show Comprising Thirty
XV, Louis XVI, Queen Anne, Watteau, Tudor, Sher-
Period Models in Artistic Setting.
aton and Colonial.
Mr. Fraleigh deserves credit for giving the people
The Outlet Company, Providence, R. I., with the
co-operation of Chickering & Sons and the Foster- of Providence the opportunity to view such a mag-
Armstrong Company, recently presented to the pub- nificent collection, exemplifying in their design the
lic an unusual exhibition of Art and Period models in characteristics of the masterpieces of the great dec-
orative periods represented. Henry Souvaine, direc-
the Chickering, Haines Bros., Fischer and Marshall
& Wendell pianos. Nearly thirty beautiful instru- tor of Chickering promotion, spent several days in
Providence during the exhibition. An exhibition so
ments comprised the exhibition which was housed
in the auditorium of the Outlet Company, which had successful in Providence will doubtless be repeated un-
been beautifully decorated for the occasion. C. Wal- der the auspices of Chickering agencies in other cities.
ter Fraleigh, manager of the piano department of
the Outlet Company, conceived the idea of the exhi-
bition and made elaborate preparations to show the
instruments in the most beautiful settings possible.
The room was circled with the Art and Period
models standing close to the wall. As far as possi-
ble each piece of furniture used in decoration corre- Trade Visitors to Headquarters Tell of Good
sponded with the period of the closest piano-forte.
Business for Gulbransen Line in
The space through the center was filled with chairs
for two hundred people, who attended the four con-
Colorado and Illinois.
certs which were given during the week by Raul Pan-
Among the dealers who are experiencing a steady
trade for the Gulbransen line are D. Z. Phillips,
Pueblo, Colo.; Geruon Henderson, Effingham, 111.,
and C. E. Swengel of Neoga, 111.
All the aforementioned gentlemen were callers at
the Gulbransen headquarters last week, where they
spent some time viewing the different departments
of the big industry.
Graceful lines, rugged construc-
Mr. Phillips has been doing a hustling business
with the Gulbransen line in the Colorado city. The
tion, moderately priced. It's the
flood disaster in Pueblo had its effect on the piano
trade. People who were unfortunate in losing their
very best commercial piano from
homes have rebuilt, and in many instances, pur-
every standpoint.
chased pianos.
on
OUTLET COMPANY HAS
CHICKERING EXHIBIT
AJSl
ARTISTIC
JPIAJ^O
IN EVERY
DETAIL
GOOD REPORTS FROM
GULBRANSEN DEALERS
The Best Yet
TO REMODEL STORE.
Elmer E. Fouratt, proprietor of Fouratt's Music
House, 42 East State street, Trenton, N. J., has pur-
chased the three-story brick building at 227 East
State street for $125,000. Mr. Fouratt has prepared
plans to have the building thoroughly remodeled and
will move his business there when changes are com-
pleted. The property is 150 feet and has a rear
entrance for trucks. Mr. Fouratt started in business
in a small store at 234 East State street and has built
up a large trade.
SPENCER
Style 32—4 ft. 4 in.
WESER
The Intrinsic Qualities of This
Piano Command Attention
Pianos and Players
Sell Readily—Stay Sold
A High Grade Instrument at a
Moderate Price
Send to-day for catalogue, prices and
details of our liberal financing plan
First Class Factory and Equipment
Ample Production and Service
SPENCER PIANO COMPANY, Inc.
Weser Bros., Inc.
520 to 528 W. 43rd St., New York
FACTORY: Thirty-First St. and First Ave.
OFFICES: 338 East 31st Street, New York N. Y.
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HADDORFF PIANO CO.
ROCKFORIMLL.
Wholesale Office*:
Naw Torfc Cit
HO W. 42nd S*
ChitifO
410 S. MicO>i«o At*.
San Prannso
I I I C»»H»mi. Si.
Schaff Bros.
Players $ nd Pianos have won their stand-
ing with trade and public by 54 years of
steadfast striving to excel. They repre-
sent the
LARGEST COMPETITIVE VALUE
because of their beauty, reliability, tone
and moderate price. They are profitable
to sell and satisfactory when sold.
Brighten Your Line with the
SCHAFF BROS.
The Schaff Bros. Co.
Established 1868
Huntington, Ind.
GRAND PIANOS
EXCLUSIVELY
One Style—One Quality
The True Test
Compare the new Jesse French & Sons Piano
with any other strictly high grade piano in tone,
touch and general construction, and you will be
convinced at once that t h e y offer the most
exceptional v a l u e s to be found anywhere.
Jesse French & Sons Style B B
Write today f*f catalog and prices
"They are the one best buy on the market"
JESSE FRENCH & SONS PIANO CO.
NEW CASTLE,
INDIANA
giving you the
Unequaled Grand
Unequaled Price
at
Already being sold by leading dealers
throughout the country
Write today—tell us your next year's re-
quirements and we will meet your demands
with prompt and efficient service.
Nordlund Grand Piano Co.
« 0 W. Erie St
CMCAGO
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May 23, 1925.
PRESTO
iagua, the South American pianist, and Helen Riddell,
soprano.
It is very possible that such a complete display of
Art models has never before been shown in America.
There were pianos from close to $1,000 running to
Art Model Chickerings retailing for nearly $10,000.
Progressive House of Providence, R. I., Holds Among the different styles and periods shown were
the following: William and Mary, Florentine, Louis
Piano Style Show Comprising Thirty
XV, Louis XVI, Queen Anne, Watteau, Tudor, Sher-
Period Models in Artistic Setting.
aton and Colonial.
Mr. Fraleigh deserves credit for giving the people
The Outlet Company, Providence, R. I., with the
co-operation of Chickering & Sons and the Foster- of Providence the opportunity to view such a mag-
Armstrong Company, recently presented to the pub- nificent collection, exemplifying in their design the
lic an unusual exhibition of Art and Period models in characteristics of the masterpieces of the great dec-
orative periods represented. Henry Souvaine, direc-
the Chickering, Haines Bros., Fischer and Marshall
& Wendell pianos. Nearly thirty beautiful instru- tor of Chickering promotion, spent several days in
Providence during the exhibition. An exhibition so
ments comprised the exhibition which was housed
in the auditorium of the Outlet Company, which had successful in Providence will doubtless be repeated un-
been beautifully decorated for the occasion. C. Wal- der the auspices of Chickering agencies in other cities.
ter Fraleigh, manager of the piano department of
the Outlet Company, conceived the idea of the exhi-
bition and made elaborate preparations to show the
instruments in the most beautiful settings possible.
The room was circled with the Art and Period
models standing close to the wall. As far as possi-
ble each piece of furniture used in decoration corre- Trade Visitors to Headquarters Tell of Good
sponded with the period of the closest piano-forte.
Business for Gulbransen Line in
The space through the center was filled with chairs
for two hundred people, who attended the four con-
Colorado and Illinois.
certs which were given during the week by Raul Pan-
Among the dealers who are experiencing a steady
trade for the Gulbransen line are D. Z. Phillips,
Pueblo, Colo.; Geruon Henderson, Effingham, 111.,
and C. E. Swengel of Neoga, 111.
All the aforementioned gentlemen were callers at
the Gulbransen headquarters last week, where they
spent some time viewing the different departments
of the big industry.
Graceful lines, rugged construc-
Mr. Phillips has been doing a hustling business
with the Gulbransen line in the Colorado city. The
tion, moderately priced. It's the
flood disaster in Pueblo had its effect on the piano
trade. People who were unfortunate in losing their
very best commercial piano from
homes have rebuilt, and in many instances, pur-
every standpoint.
chased pianos.
on
OUTLET COMPANY HAS
CHICKERING EXHIBIT
AJSl
ARTISTIC
JPIAJ^O
IN EVERY
DETAIL
GOOD REPORTS FROM
GULBRANSEN DEALERS
The Best Yet
TO REMODEL STORE.
Elmer E. Fouratt, proprietor of Fouratt's Music
House, 42 East State street, Trenton, N. J., has pur-
chased the three-story brick building at 227 East
State street for $125,000. Mr. Fouratt has prepared
plans to have the building thoroughly remodeled and
will move his business there when changes are com-
pleted. The property is 150 feet and has a rear
entrance for trucks. Mr. Fouratt started in business
in a small store at 234 East State street and has built
up a large trade.
SPENCER
Style 32—4 ft. 4 in.
WESER
The Intrinsic Qualities of This
Piano Command Attention
Pianos and Players
Sell Readily—Stay Sold
A High Grade Instrument at a
Moderate Price
Send to-day for catalogue, prices and
details of our liberal financing plan
First Class Factory and Equipment
Ample Production and Service
SPENCER PIANO COMPANY, Inc.
Weser Bros., Inc.
520 to 528 W. 43rd St., New York
FACTORY: Thirty-First St. and First Ave.
OFFICES: 338 East 31st Street, New York N. Y.
8
I
II
HADDORFF PIANO CO.
ROCKFORIMLL.
Wholesale Office*:
Naw Torfc Cit
HO W. 42nd S*
ChitifO
410 S. MicO>i«o At*.
San Prannso
I I I C»»H»mi. Si.
Schaff Bros.
Players $ nd Pianos have won their stand-
ing with trade and public by 54 years of
steadfast striving to excel. They repre-
sent the
LARGEST COMPETITIVE VALUE
because of their beauty, reliability, tone
and moderate price. They are profitable
to sell and satisfactory when sold.
Brighten Your Line with the
SCHAFF BROS.
The Schaff Bros. Co.
Established 1868
Huntington, Ind.
GRAND PIANOS
EXCLUSIVELY
One Style—One Quality
The True Test
Compare the new Jesse French & Sons Piano
with any other strictly high grade piano in tone,
touch and general construction, and you will be
convinced at once that t h e y offer the most
exceptional v a l u e s to be found anywhere.
Jesse French & Sons Style B B
Write today f*f catalog and prices
"They are the one best buy on the market"
JESSE FRENCH & SONS PIANO CO.
NEW CASTLE,
INDIANA
giving you the
Unequaled Grand
Unequaled Price
at
Already being sold by leading dealers
throughout the country
Write today—tell us your next year's re-
quirements and we will meet your demands
with prompt and efficient service.
Nordlund Grand Piano Co.
« 0 W. Erie St
CMCAGO
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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i
Future scanning projects are planned by the International Arcade Museum Library (IAML).