Presto
Issue: 1925 2030 - Page 15
June 20, 1925.
PRESTO
15
SOME ECHOES OF THE
GEORGE P. BENT DINNER
Real Poem by R. O. Foster and Information
Concerning Mr. Atwood's Work and En-
gagements Now Presented.
Notwithstanding the very full account of the "Din-
ner to the Aged," given by Mr. Bent last week Tues-
day, which appeared in last week's Presto, several
important items in connection with that event were
omitted. Owing to the lateness of the hour when the
stenographer's notes came in, the beautiful poem by
R. O. Foster, of St. Paul, did not appear with the
others by widely known versifiers. Mr. Foster is
recognized as one of the gifted poets of the north-
west. His Bent tribute and contribution was the
following, which bore the caption "Gee Pee Bee":
Fifty years of fair
dealing has made
us a multitude of
friends in the piano
industry.
The reliability of
our house means
safety for you.
Tonk
Manufacturing Co.
1910 Lewis Street, Chicago
GEE PEE BEE.
It adds a pleasure to my cup
To sec a dry like George cheered up.
Thirsty indeed a man must be
Who parched for half a century.
Just as he tottered 'neath the strain,
A light broke in upon his brain.
He said: "For fifty arid years
No solace had I for my tears:
I've swallowed pop and soda water
And other wash I hadn't oughter.
Now for a bumper, high and fair,
I'll bid farewell to grief and care."
Reason and wit rejoiced when he
Discarded lemonade and tea,
For, mellowed by the genial bowl.
Full flowered the blossoms of his soul.
The light that danced within his eye,
The day he ceased to be a dry,
Has beamed through many a merry year
Of Fellowship and Social Cheer.
To charm our hours of rest and ease
A certain book of memories
With sentiment and skill portrays
The scenes and friends of other days.
With you, George P., we've wandered far
Through countries beauteous and bizarre,
Have shared in many an old world cruise,
Thrown boomerangs at kangaroos,
Rode camels o'er the burning sands,
Witnessed strange rites in age-old lands,
Viewed snow-clad peak and fertile plain,
Sat bull fights out in sunny Spain,
Loitered on banks of ancient streams,
Beneath the pyramids dreamed dreams,
Put many a bottle stout away
Ing English pub and French cafe.
No trip too long, with you, for we
Shall ne'er find goodlier company.
Author and friend, and man of parts,
You've written deeply on our hearts
That time but strengthens friendship true,
That we have need of men like you.
R. O. FOSTER.
Another matter of interest pertains to a number of
requests which have come for information concerning
the work of Mr. Atwood, whose eloquent address at
the banquet was listened to with unflagging interest.
In response to those requests Mr. Bent has sent to
Presto the following advice:
Since my very enjoyable farewell dinner, held in
the Drake Hotel on the evening of June 9, when
Harry F. Atwood spoke on the Constitution of the
United States, several of my friends have inquired
how Mr. Atwood could be reached in the event of a
desire to arrange with him for a speaking engage-
ment, and also how his books could be secured.
Mr. Atwood's address is: 28 East Jackson boule-
vard, Chicago, 111.
His books: "Back to the Republic," "Safeguarding
American Ideals," and "Keep God in American His-
tory," are published by Laird & Lee, 1223 S. Wabash
avenue, Chicago, 111.
Danny Luxton's Regrets.
Among many other letters of regret was one from
D. D. Luxton, of Vose & Sons Piano Co., Boston,
in which that popular gentleman said: "Words are
inadequate to express my regrets at not being able
to visit the convention this year. For several years
I have been trying to persuade Mr. George Vose
to attend and have been successful in doing so this
year. Therefore I felt forced to forego the great
pleasure that I know would be i nstore for me in
meeting you and your friends and attending that
wonderful "dinner to the aged." To which Mr. Bent
replied by wire: "Very sorry you can't be with us,
but please have George Vose tak eyour place at
head table."
Fredericksou-Kroh Music Co., of Oklahoma City. He
is also a capable tuner and is a member of N. A. of P.
T., Inc. The Albuquerque store, which is located at
114 N. Second street, is being remodeled. A small
goods department is being added, and the piano ca-
pacity will be doubled.
INQUIRING REPORTER
TACKLES SUBJECT OF JAZZ
A. G. Gulbransen's Denunciation of "Animal
Howls and Tom-Tom Beats," Starts
Vivid Discussion by Music Lovers.
A good deal has been said for and against jazz,
and at the recent convention two noted members of
the Chicago music trade spoke on the subject. As a
result, the Chicago Tribune last Monday had its "in-
quiring reporter" stationed at the Municipal pier to
ask people about it, with the following results. The
question asked was:
"Do you agree with A. G. Gulbranscn, piano manu-
facturer, that jazz is a composition made mostly of
animal howls and tom-tom beats?" And the answers
were as follows:
Joseph Kopaz, 1111 North Wood street, chauffeur.
— I suspect he's about right. 1 don't dance, and that's
probably the reason I personally don't care much
for jazz music. In a way it cheers one up, and the
general public likes jazz, including my wife*. I never
buy jazz selections for our phonograph.
Miss Dorothy Sheehan, 5440 Kenwood avenue,
high school student.—I think it is the best music
there is. Syncopated music seems the nicest to dance
to at our school dances. 1 even prefer playing jazz
music on the piano and I can play both jazz and clas-
sical. What if the saxophones do howl and moan.
Fred Wald, 525 Melrose avenue, commercial artist.
—There's probably a little imagination used there.
Jazz music is all right for dancing. It is more or less
fascinating, and it enlivens the step. But when I am
listening to music for amusement I don't want jazz.
Mrs. F. C. Mygrant. Andrews, fnd., housewife.—I
wouldn't doubt that. At best, it is poor music. Seems
to me our young people would be better ofT if they
were given music of a higher grade, something more
elevating in tone.
Richard Murphy, 1449 North Linder avenue, elec-
trician.—That's the only kind of music I like, wherev-
er it came from or what it is. I like to play the piano
quite a little, and jazz is all 1 think of playing. If
you took jazz music away for any reason our music
would be as dry as prohibition.
NEW OREGON BRANCH.
Sherman, Clay & Co., Portland, Ore., has opened
a branch store at Roseburg, Ore., under the direction
of Oakley White. The new store has been remodeled
to meet the needs of the departments installed by
Sherman, Clay & Co. A general music store will be
maintained, with piano, phonograph, record, small
goods and sheet music departments. R. E. McClel-
Ian, territory manager of the Portland office under
Frank M. Case, local manager, accompanied by
Leona Mourton, contralto and Duo-Art demonstrator
for the local Sherman, Clay & Co. branch, attended
the formal opening.
DEMONSTRATES ARIA-DIVINA.
Special demonstrations of the Schulz Aria-Divina
reproducing piano, the latest product of the factories
of the M. Schulz Co., Chicago, were given in Boston,
New York and Philadelphia recently by A. P. Gus-
tafson, factory expert of the Schulz company, who
was assisted by Otto M. Heinzman, eastern represen-
tative of the company. The demonstrations created
favorable impressions on the dealers and many others
were obtained by Mr. Heinzman.
H. F. ADAMS MAKES CHANGE.
H. F. Adams, long with Lyon & Healy piano de-
partment, and later with the Chase-Hackley Piano
Co., at Muskegon, Mich., has entered the advertising
business with the Curtiss Publishing Co., of Phila-
delphia. As representative of the Ladies' Home Jour-
nal, Mr. Adams will be at home, for he was in that
line of work before joining the ranks of piano men.
A STEINWAY INVITATION.
The following notice has been mailed to a long list
of customers and friends of Steinway & Sons, New
York: "Messrs. Steinway & Sons take pleasure in
announcing that they are now located in their new
building, 109 West Fifty-seventh street and cordially
invite a visit from their friends and patrons."
UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT.
THE BEST
H. A. Maisen, owner of the New Mexico Piano Co.,
Albuquerque, New Mexico, has secured the services
of Windsor Munnell as general manager. This is a
Stcinway agency, established in 1924. Mr. Munnell
for the past seven years has been associated with the
BOOSEY & CO.'S LOCATION.
The following notice has been mailed to the trade:
"Boosey & Co., Ltd., beg you to note that they arc
now located at Steinway Hall, 111-113 West 57th
street, New York City."
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PRESTO
15
SOME ECHOES OF THE
GEORGE P. BENT DINNER
Real Poem by R. O. Foster and Information
Concerning Mr. Atwood's Work and En-
gagements Now Presented.
Notwithstanding the very full account of the "Din-
ner to the Aged," given by Mr. Bent last week Tues-
day, which appeared in last week's Presto, several
important items in connection with that event were
omitted. Owing to the lateness of the hour when the
stenographer's notes came in, the beautiful poem by
R. O. Foster, of St. Paul, did not appear with the
others by widely known versifiers. Mr. Foster is
recognized as one of the gifted poets of the north-
west. His Bent tribute and contribution was the
following, which bore the caption "Gee Pee Bee":
Fifty years of fair
dealing has made
us a multitude of
friends in the piano
industry.
The reliability of
our house means
safety for you.
Tonk
Manufacturing Co.
1910 Lewis Street, Chicago
GEE PEE BEE.
It adds a pleasure to my cup
To sec a dry like George cheered up.
Thirsty indeed a man must be
Who parched for half a century.
Just as he tottered 'neath the strain,
A light broke in upon his brain.
He said: "For fifty arid years
No solace had I for my tears:
I've swallowed pop and soda water
And other wash I hadn't oughter.
Now for a bumper, high and fair,
I'll bid farewell to grief and care."
Reason and wit rejoiced when he
Discarded lemonade and tea,
For, mellowed by the genial bowl.
Full flowered the blossoms of his soul.
The light that danced within his eye,
The day he ceased to be a dry,
Has beamed through many a merry year
Of Fellowship and Social Cheer.
To charm our hours of rest and ease
A certain book of memories
With sentiment and skill portrays
The scenes and friends of other days.
With you, George P., we've wandered far
Through countries beauteous and bizarre,
Have shared in many an old world cruise,
Thrown boomerangs at kangaroos,
Rode camels o'er the burning sands,
Witnessed strange rites in age-old lands,
Viewed snow-clad peak and fertile plain,
Sat bull fights out in sunny Spain,
Loitered on banks of ancient streams,
Beneath the pyramids dreamed dreams,
Put many a bottle stout away
Ing English pub and French cafe.
No trip too long, with you, for we
Shall ne'er find goodlier company.
Author and friend, and man of parts,
You've written deeply on our hearts
That time but strengthens friendship true,
That we have need of men like you.
R. O. FOSTER.
Another matter of interest pertains to a number of
requests which have come for information concerning
the work of Mr. Atwood, whose eloquent address at
the banquet was listened to with unflagging interest.
In response to those requests Mr. Bent has sent to
Presto the following advice:
Since my very enjoyable farewell dinner, held in
the Drake Hotel on the evening of June 9, when
Harry F. Atwood spoke on the Constitution of the
United States, several of my friends have inquired
how Mr. Atwood could be reached in the event of a
desire to arrange with him for a speaking engage-
ment, and also how his books could be secured.
Mr. Atwood's address is: 28 East Jackson boule-
vard, Chicago, 111.
His books: "Back to the Republic," "Safeguarding
American Ideals," and "Keep God in American His-
tory," are published by Laird & Lee, 1223 S. Wabash
avenue, Chicago, 111.
Danny Luxton's Regrets.
Among many other letters of regret was one from
D. D. Luxton, of Vose & Sons Piano Co., Boston,
in which that popular gentleman said: "Words are
inadequate to express my regrets at not being able
to visit the convention this year. For several years
I have been trying to persuade Mr. George Vose
to attend and have been successful in doing so this
year. Therefore I felt forced to forego the great
pleasure that I know would be i nstore for me in
meeting you and your friends and attending that
wonderful "dinner to the aged." To which Mr. Bent
replied by wire: "Very sorry you can't be with us,
but please have George Vose tak eyour place at
head table."
Fredericksou-Kroh Music Co., of Oklahoma City. He
is also a capable tuner and is a member of N. A. of P.
T., Inc. The Albuquerque store, which is located at
114 N. Second street, is being remodeled. A small
goods department is being added, and the piano ca-
pacity will be doubled.
INQUIRING REPORTER
TACKLES SUBJECT OF JAZZ
A. G. Gulbransen's Denunciation of "Animal
Howls and Tom-Tom Beats," Starts
Vivid Discussion by Music Lovers.
A good deal has been said for and against jazz,
and at the recent convention two noted members of
the Chicago music trade spoke on the subject. As a
result, the Chicago Tribune last Monday had its "in-
quiring reporter" stationed at the Municipal pier to
ask people about it, with the following results. The
question asked was:
"Do you agree with A. G. Gulbranscn, piano manu-
facturer, that jazz is a composition made mostly of
animal howls and tom-tom beats?" And the answers
were as follows:
Joseph Kopaz, 1111 North Wood street, chauffeur.
— I suspect he's about right. 1 don't dance, and that's
probably the reason I personally don't care much
for jazz music. In a way it cheers one up, and the
general public likes jazz, including my wife*. I never
buy jazz selections for our phonograph.
Miss Dorothy Sheehan, 5440 Kenwood avenue,
high school student.—I think it is the best music
there is. Syncopated music seems the nicest to dance
to at our school dances. 1 even prefer playing jazz
music on the piano and I can play both jazz and clas-
sical. What if the saxophones do howl and moan.
Fred Wald, 525 Melrose avenue, commercial artist.
—There's probably a little imagination used there.
Jazz music is all right for dancing. It is more or less
fascinating, and it enlivens the step. But when I am
listening to music for amusement I don't want jazz.
Mrs. F. C. Mygrant. Andrews, fnd., housewife.—I
wouldn't doubt that. At best, it is poor music. Seems
to me our young people would be better ofT if they
were given music of a higher grade, something more
elevating in tone.
Richard Murphy, 1449 North Linder avenue, elec-
trician.—That's the only kind of music I like, wherev-
er it came from or what it is. I like to play the piano
quite a little, and jazz is all 1 think of playing. If
you took jazz music away for any reason our music
would be as dry as prohibition.
NEW OREGON BRANCH.
Sherman, Clay & Co., Portland, Ore., has opened
a branch store at Roseburg, Ore., under the direction
of Oakley White. The new store has been remodeled
to meet the needs of the departments installed by
Sherman, Clay & Co. A general music store will be
maintained, with piano, phonograph, record, small
goods and sheet music departments. R. E. McClel-
Ian, territory manager of the Portland office under
Frank M. Case, local manager, accompanied by
Leona Mourton, contralto and Duo-Art demonstrator
for the local Sherman, Clay & Co. branch, attended
the formal opening.
DEMONSTRATES ARIA-DIVINA.
Special demonstrations of the Schulz Aria-Divina
reproducing piano, the latest product of the factories
of the M. Schulz Co., Chicago, were given in Boston,
New York and Philadelphia recently by A. P. Gus-
tafson, factory expert of the Schulz company, who
was assisted by Otto M. Heinzman, eastern represen-
tative of the company. The demonstrations created
favorable impressions on the dealers and many others
were obtained by Mr. Heinzman.
H. F. ADAMS MAKES CHANGE.
H. F. Adams, long with Lyon & Healy piano de-
partment, and later with the Chase-Hackley Piano
Co., at Muskegon, Mich., has entered the advertising
business with the Curtiss Publishing Co., of Phila-
delphia. As representative of the Ladies' Home Jour-
nal, Mr. Adams will be at home, for he was in that
line of work before joining the ranks of piano men.
A STEINWAY INVITATION.
The following notice has been mailed to a long list
of customers and friends of Steinway & Sons, New
York: "Messrs. Steinway & Sons take pleasure in
announcing that they are now located in their new
building, 109 West Fifty-seventh street and cordially
invite a visit from their friends and patrons."
UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT.
THE BEST
H. A. Maisen, owner of the New Mexico Piano Co.,
Albuquerque, New Mexico, has secured the services
of Windsor Munnell as general manager. This is a
Stcinway agency, established in 1924. Mr. Munnell
for the past seven years has been associated with the
BOOSEY & CO.'S LOCATION.
The following notice has been mailed to the trade:
"Boosey & Co., Ltd., beg you to note that they arc
now located at Steinway Hall, 111-113 West 57th
street, 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).