Presto
Issue: 1925 2031 - Page 16
June 27, 1925.
PRESTO
16
KRAKAUER FOR ANOTHER
CALIFORNIA SCHOOL
Latter from Principal of Fair Oaks High
School to Sherman, Clay & Co. Contains
Strong Commendation of Grand.
From the point of view of Krakauer Bros., New
York, pianos, in order to be worthy of the name, must
be, first of all, exponents of quality. It is its char-
acter as a high-class musical instrument that has in-
fluenced the heads of a long list of colleges, con-
servatories, schools, churches clubs and other insti-
tutions to choose the Krakauer.
In every state in the Union there are a great num-
ber of Krakauer piano users among the teaching in-
stitutions, and no week passes without an addition to
the long list. Hjere is- a letter recently received by
Sherman, Clay & Co., San Francisco, representative
of the Krakauer Bros, line, from the principal of an-
other high school in'California:
SAN JUAN UNION HIGH SCHOOL,
Fair Oaks, California.
March 31, 1925.
Sherman. Clay & Co.,
Sacramento, Calif.
Dear Sirs:
This communication is for the direct purpose of
assuring you that the record on the minutes of the
San Juan Board of Education March 26th is to the
effect of the purchase of the Krakauer Grand piano
through the agent effort of I. S. Jones, your company
salesman.
Through an oversight of the undersigned the con-
tracts were delayed in signature. The board will
meet this week April 3d and complete the contracts
with the proper signatures.
Having experienced the use of this excellent in-
strument in our auditorium, we now wonder how we
got along so long without it.
Yours truly,
E. O. McCORMICK,
Principal.
PIANO IN THE HOME
TOPIC OF RADIO TALK
Robert Jones of Dreher Piano Co., Cleveland,
Tells Radio Listeners of Social Ad-
vantages of Instrument.
A talk on "The Piano in the Home" was given by
Robert Jones of the Dreher Piano Company, Cleve-
land, over Station WEAR June 18. The value of
this kind of propaganda for the music trade is fully
recognized by the Music Industries Chamber of
Commerce, and at the request of the national head-
quarters in New York City, the speech is offered
in printed form to suggest to other members of the
music trade that they become active in the same
direction. Mr. Jones said:
Music has come to be considered a necessary part
of the education of the present generation and care-
ful investigation shows that many of tha inmates of
our correctional institutions are those who in their
earlier years were deprived of the elevating influence
of music. More music means less crime. Without
music, we would be long on harm but short on har-
mony.
A musical education is to be acquired in various
ways, but it is conceded that of all music instru-
ments devised by man, none fits into the home like
a piano.
The modern piano in its perfected form is the
development of ideas found in musical instruments
played with keys dating back to the beginning of the
sixteenth century with the clavichord which at first
had only twenty-one keys but later considerably
more.
The harpsichord followed later and in the year 1590
a very elaborate instrument of this type was made by
Hans Ruckers of Antwerp and is now in the museum
of the Conservatory of Music at Paris. It had two
keyboards and was distinguished by its full, even
tone. In the year 1709 Cristofori invented a piano-
forte with the hammer action, the principles of which,
through after years, have been improved upon until
in its present form it seems hardly possible that the
piano might be further perfected to any marked
degree.
Growth of Piano.
Piano production has increased in leaps and bounds,
the output of the American factories alone now being
approximately 300,000 pianos per year.
The piano offers much to those who are consider-
ing the study of music. As a solo instrument, it is
complete within itself and needs no accompaniment,
without its use no musical program can be satisfac-
torily arranged. In this day thousands of radio fans
realize the great possibilities offered anyone capable
of performing upon the piano either as a soloist or
accompanist.
From a social standpoint we all know how popular
is the man or woman who can play the piano. At
this time of the year especially when we are all plan-
ning vacations, how often will we dance or sing to
the music of the piano.
And to those who have not had the opportunity to
study music or themselves be performers the player-
piano or reproducing piano offers a medium through
which all may enjoy music. By the aid of music
rolls, one may play, or with the highly perfected re-
producing piano you can listen to the interpretations
of the world's greatest artists.
A Home Essential.
The piano in the home finds a place which no other
piece of furniture can fill. It is always possible to
entertain guests or to have the guests entertain you
musically. With a piano in the home, the children
grow up in an atmosphere which is artistic, elevating
and inspiring. Whatever musical talent a child may
possess is stimulated in such an atmosphere, and when
lessons begin the instructor finds a willing and apt
pupil instead of one whose view of music is entirely
confined to uninspiring exercises and practice.
Hearing frequent repetitions of the great master-
pieces as played by skilled performers, the founda-
tion is laid for musical enlightenment, which means
enjoyment and gratification in later life.
The White House at Washington has always been
recognized as a home where music is eagerly wel-
comed. Before the historic executive mansion was
built the Presidents, from General Washington on,
established a tradition for their successors in a
patronage and love of music.
In the east room of the White House, where the
official concerts are given stands the magnificent gold
piano, one of the most beautiful examples of the art
of piano makers and decorators. The entire instru-
ment is overlaid in gold. The eagles spread wings,
each standing on a square pedestal with laurel
wreaths, form the legs and support the case. Around
the rim of the case are painted the shields of the
thirteen original states, between which is entwined a
graceful scroll of Acanthus.
"Period" Pianos.
Here in this historic room have appeared many
of the world's great musicians and here in this same
room not a few worthy but less well-known musicians
have been given the assistance and introduction nec-
essary to start them on their successful careers.
NEW INCORPORATIONS
IN MUSIC GOODS TRADE
New and Old Concerns Secure Charters in Various
Places.
The Music Service Co., Columbus, Ohio: $10,000;
to publish sheet music, books and magazines; J. E.
Baldwin, M. H. Smith, C. T. Bennett, Herbert J.
Gott and E. B. Davis.
The Webb Phonograph & Radio Co., Lima, Ohio;
$10,000; to manufacture and deal in phonographs and
radios; Cloyd T- Brotherton, Edgar M. Webb, Oren
W. Webb, R. E. Webb and E. C. Hamilton.
THE DOTTED LINE.
Well! Not so bad!—
I'll say I'm glad—
In fact it's almost fine;
Who says it's sad,
Or can't be had?
It's here—on dotted line.
When things are dull,
Brush up your skull
And hustle—that's just mine!
Grab hold and pull
And you'll fill full
That empty dotted line.
ATTEND ROTARY CONVENTION.
After the convention of the music trade associa-
tions in Chicago had adjourned, June 11, John
Turner, of the Turner Music Co., Tampa, Fla., and
R. D. Gaston of the Gaston Music & Furniture Co.,
Hastings, Nebr., journeyed to Cleveland to attend
the international convention of the Rotary Club.
Aside from being progressive music merchants, both
gentlemen are active in the Rotary Club, each being
president in his respective city.
DEALER LIKED .EXHIBITS.
The most helpful feature of the recent convention
of the music trade associations in Chicago was the
opportunity afforded the dealers to see the exhibits
and make comparisons of the lines, according to C. S.
York, the Brazil, Ind., dealer, who with Mrs. York
and Miss Dorothy Bard of Terre Haute, returned
from Chicago to Brazil last week.
BALDWIN FOR HOTEL.
The Baldwin piano installed in the newly opened
Hotel Duluth, Duluth, Minn., was furnished by the
Boston Music Co. This piano is used in the station
planned for the roof of the hotel next fall. The Bos-
ton Music Co. is the oldest music house in Duluth.
L. C. Coffin is president and treasurer and R. C.
Booth is vice-president and manager.
The Best Yet
Graceful lines, rugged construc-
tion, moderately priced. It's the
very best commercial piano from
every standpoint.
Style 32—4 ft. 4 in.
WESER
Pianos and Players
Sell Readily—Stay Sold
Send to-day for catalogue, prices and
details of our liberal financing plan
Weser Bros., Inc.
520 to 528 W. 43rd St., New York
GRAND PIANOS
EXCLUSIVELY
One Style—One Quality
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.
400 W. Erie St.
CHICAGO
KREITER
The Leading and Most Popular
Pianos and Players
Grands, Players, Uprights and
Reproducing Pianos
The Results of Over Forty Years'
of Experience.
Xreiter Pianos Cover the Entire Line
and no Piano Dealer who tries these in-
struments would supplant them by any
others. A trial will convince.
Kreiter Mfg. Co., Inc.
310-312 W. Water St., Milwaukee, Wis.
Factory: Marinette, Wis.
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PRESTO
16
KRAKAUER FOR ANOTHER
CALIFORNIA SCHOOL
Latter from Principal of Fair Oaks High
School to Sherman, Clay & Co. Contains
Strong Commendation of Grand.
From the point of view of Krakauer Bros., New
York, pianos, in order to be worthy of the name, must
be, first of all, exponents of quality. It is its char-
acter as a high-class musical instrument that has in-
fluenced the heads of a long list of colleges, con-
servatories, schools, churches clubs and other insti-
tutions to choose the Krakauer.
In every state in the Union there are a great num-
ber of Krakauer piano users among the teaching in-
stitutions, and no week passes without an addition to
the long list. Hjere is- a letter recently received by
Sherman, Clay & Co., San Francisco, representative
of the Krakauer Bros, line, from the principal of an-
other high school in'California:
SAN JUAN UNION HIGH SCHOOL,
Fair Oaks, California.
March 31, 1925.
Sherman. Clay & Co.,
Sacramento, Calif.
Dear Sirs:
This communication is for the direct purpose of
assuring you that the record on the minutes of the
San Juan Board of Education March 26th is to the
effect of the purchase of the Krakauer Grand piano
through the agent effort of I. S. Jones, your company
salesman.
Through an oversight of the undersigned the con-
tracts were delayed in signature. The board will
meet this week April 3d and complete the contracts
with the proper signatures.
Having experienced the use of this excellent in-
strument in our auditorium, we now wonder how we
got along so long without it.
Yours truly,
E. O. McCORMICK,
Principal.
PIANO IN THE HOME
TOPIC OF RADIO TALK
Robert Jones of Dreher Piano Co., Cleveland,
Tells Radio Listeners of Social Ad-
vantages of Instrument.
A talk on "The Piano in the Home" was given by
Robert Jones of the Dreher Piano Company, Cleve-
land, over Station WEAR June 18. The value of
this kind of propaganda for the music trade is fully
recognized by the Music Industries Chamber of
Commerce, and at the request of the national head-
quarters in New York City, the speech is offered
in printed form to suggest to other members of the
music trade that they become active in the same
direction. Mr. Jones said:
Music has come to be considered a necessary part
of the education of the present generation and care-
ful investigation shows that many of tha inmates of
our correctional institutions are those who in their
earlier years were deprived of the elevating influence
of music. More music means less crime. Without
music, we would be long on harm but short on har-
mony.
A musical education is to be acquired in various
ways, but it is conceded that of all music instru-
ments devised by man, none fits into the home like
a piano.
The modern piano in its perfected form is the
development of ideas found in musical instruments
played with keys dating back to the beginning of the
sixteenth century with the clavichord which at first
had only twenty-one keys but later considerably
more.
The harpsichord followed later and in the year 1590
a very elaborate instrument of this type was made by
Hans Ruckers of Antwerp and is now in the museum
of the Conservatory of Music at Paris. It had two
keyboards and was distinguished by its full, even
tone. In the year 1709 Cristofori invented a piano-
forte with the hammer action, the principles of which,
through after years, have been improved upon until
in its present form it seems hardly possible that the
piano might be further perfected to any marked
degree.
Growth of Piano.
Piano production has increased in leaps and bounds,
the output of the American factories alone now being
approximately 300,000 pianos per year.
The piano offers much to those who are consider-
ing the study of music. As a solo instrument, it is
complete within itself and needs no accompaniment,
without its use no musical program can be satisfac-
torily arranged. In this day thousands of radio fans
realize the great possibilities offered anyone capable
of performing upon the piano either as a soloist or
accompanist.
From a social standpoint we all know how popular
is the man or woman who can play the piano. At
this time of the year especially when we are all plan-
ning vacations, how often will we dance or sing to
the music of the piano.
And to those who have not had the opportunity to
study music or themselves be performers the player-
piano or reproducing piano offers a medium through
which all may enjoy music. By the aid of music
rolls, one may play, or with the highly perfected re-
producing piano you can listen to the interpretations
of the world's greatest artists.
A Home Essential.
The piano in the home finds a place which no other
piece of furniture can fill. It is always possible to
entertain guests or to have the guests entertain you
musically. With a piano in the home, the children
grow up in an atmosphere which is artistic, elevating
and inspiring. Whatever musical talent a child may
possess is stimulated in such an atmosphere, and when
lessons begin the instructor finds a willing and apt
pupil instead of one whose view of music is entirely
confined to uninspiring exercises and practice.
Hearing frequent repetitions of the great master-
pieces as played by skilled performers, the founda-
tion is laid for musical enlightenment, which means
enjoyment and gratification in later life.
The White House at Washington has always been
recognized as a home where music is eagerly wel-
comed. Before the historic executive mansion was
built the Presidents, from General Washington on,
established a tradition for their successors in a
patronage and love of music.
In the east room of the White House, where the
official concerts are given stands the magnificent gold
piano, one of the most beautiful examples of the art
of piano makers and decorators. The entire instru-
ment is overlaid in gold. The eagles spread wings,
each standing on a square pedestal with laurel
wreaths, form the legs and support the case. Around
the rim of the case are painted the shields of the
thirteen original states, between which is entwined a
graceful scroll of Acanthus.
"Period" Pianos.
Here in this historic room have appeared many
of the world's great musicians and here in this same
room not a few worthy but less well-known musicians
have been given the assistance and introduction nec-
essary to start them on their successful careers.
NEW INCORPORATIONS
IN MUSIC GOODS TRADE
New and Old Concerns Secure Charters in Various
Places.
The Music Service Co., Columbus, Ohio: $10,000;
to publish sheet music, books and magazines; J. E.
Baldwin, M. H. Smith, C. T. Bennett, Herbert J.
Gott and E. B. Davis.
The Webb Phonograph & Radio Co., Lima, Ohio;
$10,000; to manufacture and deal in phonographs and
radios; Cloyd T- Brotherton, Edgar M. Webb, Oren
W. Webb, R. E. Webb and E. C. Hamilton.
THE DOTTED LINE.
Well! Not so bad!—
I'll say I'm glad—
In fact it's almost fine;
Who says it's sad,
Or can't be had?
It's here—on dotted line.
When things are dull,
Brush up your skull
And hustle—that's just mine!
Grab hold and pull
And you'll fill full
That empty dotted line.
ATTEND ROTARY CONVENTION.
After the convention of the music trade associa-
tions in Chicago had adjourned, June 11, John
Turner, of the Turner Music Co., Tampa, Fla., and
R. D. Gaston of the Gaston Music & Furniture Co.,
Hastings, Nebr., journeyed to Cleveland to attend
the international convention of the Rotary Club.
Aside from being progressive music merchants, both
gentlemen are active in the Rotary Club, each being
president in his respective city.
DEALER LIKED .EXHIBITS.
The most helpful feature of the recent convention
of the music trade associations in Chicago was the
opportunity afforded the dealers to see the exhibits
and make comparisons of the lines, according to C. S.
York, the Brazil, Ind., dealer, who with Mrs. York
and Miss Dorothy Bard of Terre Haute, returned
from Chicago to Brazil last week.
BALDWIN FOR HOTEL.
The Baldwin piano installed in the newly opened
Hotel Duluth, Duluth, Minn., was furnished by the
Boston Music Co. This piano is used in the station
planned for the roof of the hotel next fall. The Bos-
ton Music Co. is the oldest music house in Duluth.
L. C. Coffin is president and treasurer and R. C.
Booth is vice-president and manager.
The Best Yet
Graceful lines, rugged construc-
tion, moderately priced. It's the
very best commercial piano from
every standpoint.
Style 32—4 ft. 4 in.
WESER
Pianos and Players
Sell Readily—Stay Sold
Send to-day for catalogue, prices and
details of our liberal financing plan
Weser Bros., Inc.
520 to 528 W. 43rd St., New York
GRAND PIANOS
EXCLUSIVELY
One Style—One Quality
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.
400 W. Erie St.
CHICAGO
KREITER
The Leading and Most Popular
Pianos and Players
Grands, Players, Uprights and
Reproducing Pianos
The Results of Over Forty Years'
of Experience.
Xreiter Pianos Cover the Entire Line
and no Piano Dealer who tries these in-
struments would supplant them by any
others. A trial will convince.
Kreiter Mfg. Co., Inc.
310-312 W. Water St., Milwaukee, Wis.
Factory: Marinette, Wis.
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).