Presto
Issue: 1925 2033 - Page 5
July 11, 1925.
PRESTO
CHRISTMAN
"The First Touch Tells"
LUDWIG GRAND MODELS
IN APPEALING BOOKLET
Reproducing Player Grand, Art Models and
Period Designs Characterized as Leaders
of Extensive Line of Ludwig & Co.
Six grands are shown in a colorful folder issued by
Ludwig & Co., New York, and which affords the
dealer the opportunity to view the leaders in the
wide line of grand pianos produced by the New
York firm. The models presented in the folder in-
clude the small baby grand and the large reproducing
player grand and depicts the activity of Ludwig
& Co. in the production of fine grands for the trade.
In showing the six styles the company has a fine
representation of its line of grands. Style "A"
Artcola, Style ( 'M" Ludwig reproducing player
grand, Style "O" Ludwig Sheraton, Style " P " Lud-
wig Puritan, Style "A" Ludwig Small Grand and
Style "B" Ludwig Baby Grand are the six instru-
ments shown.
PRIDE IN POLK SCHOOL
TOLD BY NEWSPAPER
CHRISTMAN
Reproducing Grand
Equipped with
Action
Is a marvel of tone and expressive
interpretation of all classes of com-
position, reproducing perfectly the
performances of the world's great-
est pianists.
Put New Life Into Your Trade
By Selling the Famous
Studio Grand
(only 5 ft. long)
It will Fascinate any Discriminat-
ing Customer and Insure the Sale.
La Forte, Ind., Has Unique Distinction of Possessing
a College for Piano Tuners.
The city of La Porte, Ind., boasts a college unique
among educational institutions, one whose graduates
cause more harmony in the country than any other
school, says the Indianapolis Times. It is the Polk
College for educating piano tuners. The school is
equipped with laboratories for tests in sound qualities
of pianos, twenty-six private studios and dormitories
for students.
The college has a capacity of 300 students a year
and all persons completing the prescribed course are
given diplomas as master tuners. A new building
for the college was dedicated late in June with a re-
union of graduates of the institution. All metal in
the structure is such that it will not vibrate to the
vibrations of piano strings and the building is sound
proof.
as generated in the company's power plant and bring
it to a point of 98 per cent efficiency.
As a result of this more efficient use of power, the
company will be able to run its plant with one engine,
instead of two, as has been the case. In the event
of a break-down of either one of the engines, the
other will be in reserve and ready for immediate use.
When the enlarged Gulbransen plant was laid out,
it was with the thought of using only one of the
two engines at a time. But with the increase in pro-
duction and the addition of the Registering Grand
and Grand piano plant, it became necessary to in-
crease the amount of power generated, and both
engines had to be put into operation. Now, through
the installation of the new synchronous motors and
the resultant more efficient use of the power, it will
be possible to again hold one engine in reserve.
One of the new motors is a 180-horsepower ma-
chine, weighing three tons, and the two others are
80-horsepower motors. The improvements represent
an investment of $10,000.
BRIEF RECORDS OF PIANO
DEALERS ACTIVITIES
Incidents in the Energetic Pursuit of the Prospec-
tive Buyer Told in Short Sentences.
H. C. Fisher is closing out his stock of pianos and
other musical instruments at his store in Fremont,
Ohio, preparatory to retiring from business there.
Carl S. Wilkins is the new proprietor of the Elite
Music Co., 2113 South street, Columbus, Ohio, suc-
ceeding Pattson & Wilkins.
J. E. Roberts, formerly in business in El Dorado,
has opened a music store in Springfield, Mo.
The Hawes Music Stores is a new enterprise in
Portland, Me. Cornelius C. Hawes is president and
treasurer of the concern.
Lambert Groenir has opened a music house in
Pletteville, Wis., under the name of the Platteville
Music Shop.
Miller & Cracraft recently held the formal opening
of their new music store in Jackson, Mo.
Ira W. Stout is preparing to open a music house
at 400 Geneva avenue, Detroit, Mich.
The Anderson Music Co., San Jose, Cal., is con-
ducting a sale of player-pianos.
NEW WALLINGFORD, CONN., STORE.
THREE NEW MOTORS AID
TO GULBRANSEN PRODUCTION
Increased Efficiency of Power Plant Enables Opera-
tion with Use of One Engine.
In order to insure uninterrupted production of its
instrument, the Gulbransen company, Chicago, is
making extensive improvements in its power plant.
During the present week three synchronous motors
are being installed on the fans in the various factory
buildings, which will take up the slack in the power
Charles A. Canelli, Wallingford, Conn., recently
opened a music shop. The furnishings of the new
store are tasteful and everything pertaining to music,
band instruments, phonographs, records, radio, sheet
music and pianos, is handled. Mr. Canelli has two
outside salesmen and is an active advertiser.
ADDS PIANO REPAIR SHOP.
R. S. Fells is the manager of a new piano repair
department recentiy organized by Holzwasser, Inc.,
San Diego, Calif. The staff of the shop includes
seven experienced piano factory workers whose abil-
ity to give good service is assured to patrons by Roy
T. Davis, manager of the music department.
BALDWIN FOR BELMONT COLLEGE
CHRISTMAN
GRANDS, UPRIGHTS
PLAYERS
AND
REPRODUCING PIANOS
"
The Fint Touch Tells"
IUf. U. 8. Pat. Off.
Christman Piano Co.
597 East 137th St.
New York
ENTRANCE DRIVK.
MAIN BFILOIXG.
A Baldwin grand, style H, in addition to a style
214 Hamilton upright, has lately been placed in the
Music Hall of Notre Dame College, Belmont, Cal.,
and the Sisters find its beautiful singing qualities
very satisfactory to all who have had the pleasure
of using it. Notre Dame college was founded in
California by the indefatigable pioneer Sisters of
1843. The College of Notre Dame, formerly of San
Jose, now located at "beautiful Belmont," is the head
of the Pacific Province. This institution is accredited
to the University of California.
GARDEN VIEW.
The School of Music has, from its commencement
up to the present time, maintained the highest stand-
ard of effort in its special educational field.
A curriculum is presented which insures the best
results from the preparatory grades to the full de-
velopment of artistic requirements.
The Notre Dame School of Music offers excep-
tional advantages to its students in securing the most
distinguished artists each season for concerts in the
commodious Notre Dame Hall.
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PRESTO
CHRISTMAN
"The First Touch Tells"
LUDWIG GRAND MODELS
IN APPEALING BOOKLET
Reproducing Player Grand, Art Models and
Period Designs Characterized as Leaders
of Extensive Line of Ludwig & Co.
Six grands are shown in a colorful folder issued by
Ludwig & Co., New York, and which affords the
dealer the opportunity to view the leaders in the
wide line of grand pianos produced by the New
York firm. The models presented in the folder in-
clude the small baby grand and the large reproducing
player grand and depicts the activity of Ludwig
& Co. in the production of fine grands for the trade.
In showing the six styles the company has a fine
representation of its line of grands. Style "A"
Artcola, Style ( 'M" Ludwig reproducing player
grand, Style "O" Ludwig Sheraton, Style " P " Lud-
wig Puritan, Style "A" Ludwig Small Grand and
Style "B" Ludwig Baby Grand are the six instru-
ments shown.
PRIDE IN POLK SCHOOL
TOLD BY NEWSPAPER
CHRISTMAN
Reproducing Grand
Equipped with
Action
Is a marvel of tone and expressive
interpretation of all classes of com-
position, reproducing perfectly the
performances of the world's great-
est pianists.
Put New Life Into Your Trade
By Selling the Famous
Studio Grand
(only 5 ft. long)
It will Fascinate any Discriminat-
ing Customer and Insure the Sale.
La Forte, Ind., Has Unique Distinction of Possessing
a College for Piano Tuners.
The city of La Porte, Ind., boasts a college unique
among educational institutions, one whose graduates
cause more harmony in the country than any other
school, says the Indianapolis Times. It is the Polk
College for educating piano tuners. The school is
equipped with laboratories for tests in sound qualities
of pianos, twenty-six private studios and dormitories
for students.
The college has a capacity of 300 students a year
and all persons completing the prescribed course are
given diplomas as master tuners. A new building
for the college was dedicated late in June with a re-
union of graduates of the institution. All metal in
the structure is such that it will not vibrate to the
vibrations of piano strings and the building is sound
proof.
as generated in the company's power plant and bring
it to a point of 98 per cent efficiency.
As a result of this more efficient use of power, the
company will be able to run its plant with one engine,
instead of two, as has been the case. In the event
of a break-down of either one of the engines, the
other will be in reserve and ready for immediate use.
When the enlarged Gulbransen plant was laid out,
it was with the thought of using only one of the
two engines at a time. But with the increase in pro-
duction and the addition of the Registering Grand
and Grand piano plant, it became necessary to in-
crease the amount of power generated, and both
engines had to be put into operation. Now, through
the installation of the new synchronous motors and
the resultant more efficient use of the power, it will
be possible to again hold one engine in reserve.
One of the new motors is a 180-horsepower ma-
chine, weighing three tons, and the two others are
80-horsepower motors. The improvements represent
an investment of $10,000.
BRIEF RECORDS OF PIANO
DEALERS ACTIVITIES
Incidents in the Energetic Pursuit of the Prospec-
tive Buyer Told in Short Sentences.
H. C. Fisher is closing out his stock of pianos and
other musical instruments at his store in Fremont,
Ohio, preparatory to retiring from business there.
Carl S. Wilkins is the new proprietor of the Elite
Music Co., 2113 South street, Columbus, Ohio, suc-
ceeding Pattson & Wilkins.
J. E. Roberts, formerly in business in El Dorado,
has opened a music store in Springfield, Mo.
The Hawes Music Stores is a new enterprise in
Portland, Me. Cornelius C. Hawes is president and
treasurer of the concern.
Lambert Groenir has opened a music house in
Pletteville, Wis., under the name of the Platteville
Music Shop.
Miller & Cracraft recently held the formal opening
of their new music store in Jackson, Mo.
Ira W. Stout is preparing to open a music house
at 400 Geneva avenue, Detroit, Mich.
The Anderson Music Co., San Jose, Cal., is con-
ducting a sale of player-pianos.
NEW WALLINGFORD, CONN., STORE.
THREE NEW MOTORS AID
TO GULBRANSEN PRODUCTION
Increased Efficiency of Power Plant Enables Opera-
tion with Use of One Engine.
In order to insure uninterrupted production of its
instrument, the Gulbransen company, Chicago, is
making extensive improvements in its power plant.
During the present week three synchronous motors
are being installed on the fans in the various factory
buildings, which will take up the slack in the power
Charles A. Canelli, Wallingford, Conn., recently
opened a music shop. The furnishings of the new
store are tasteful and everything pertaining to music,
band instruments, phonographs, records, radio, sheet
music and pianos, is handled. Mr. Canelli has two
outside salesmen and is an active advertiser.
ADDS PIANO REPAIR SHOP.
R. S. Fells is the manager of a new piano repair
department recentiy organized by Holzwasser, Inc.,
San Diego, Calif. The staff of the shop includes
seven experienced piano factory workers whose abil-
ity to give good service is assured to patrons by Roy
T. Davis, manager of the music department.
BALDWIN FOR BELMONT COLLEGE
CHRISTMAN
GRANDS, UPRIGHTS
PLAYERS
AND
REPRODUCING PIANOS
"
The Fint Touch Tells"
IUf. U. 8. Pat. Off.
Christman Piano Co.
597 East 137th St.
New York
ENTRANCE DRIVK.
MAIN BFILOIXG.
A Baldwin grand, style H, in addition to a style
214 Hamilton upright, has lately been placed in the
Music Hall of Notre Dame College, Belmont, Cal.,
and the Sisters find its beautiful singing qualities
very satisfactory to all who have had the pleasure
of using it. Notre Dame college was founded in
California by the indefatigable pioneer Sisters of
1843. The College of Notre Dame, formerly of San
Jose, now located at "beautiful Belmont," is the head
of the Pacific Province. This institution is accredited
to the University of California.
GARDEN VIEW.
The School of Music has, from its commencement
up to the present time, maintained the highest stand-
ard of effort in its special educational field.
A curriculum is presented which insures the best
results from the preparatory grades to the full de-
velopment of artistic requirements.
The Notre Dame School of Music offers excep-
tional advantages to its students in securing the most
distinguished artists each season for concerts in the
commodious Notre Dame Hall.
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).