Presto
Issue: 1925 2033 - Page 7
July 11, 1925.
PRESTO
THE HALLET & DAVIS
MODELS IN FOLDER
EEBURG
TYLE "L"
Two Winning Styles and Attractive Baby
Grand Described and Pictured in Folder
Designed for Dealers' Use.
Style F, and Petite Model Hallet & Davis and the
Conway baby grand are described and illustrated in
a new folder just issued by the Hallet & Davis Piano
Co., Boston, and designed for distribution by dealers.
Style F is a new and very attractive design in beau-
tiful veneers. Empire top, brass trimmed, sliding
fall-board, new design pedals, ivory keys, highest
advanced improved scale and action, reinforced ham-
mers. It is four feet, seven inches high.
The Hallet & Davis Virtuola Petite model is the
newest form of the famous Virtuola playerpiano.
Only the choicest mahogany is used in making this
style which is four feet, four inches high. It has
Empire top, sliding fall-board, finest ivory keys, and
is brass trimmed. It has automatic loud pedal and
automatic tracker. A feature is the transposing de-
vice.
The Conway Baby Grand is a new model especially
adapted for homes where a small size grand is re-
quired, and one of the finest models ever designed
of this famous old make. The model is of highest
grade construction throughout. Rich singing tone,
ivory keys, copper bass, continuous bent laminated
rim; Capo d' Astro bar; double repeating grand
action. The Conway Baby Grand is only four feet,
ten inches long and is made in selected mahogany.
"For almost a hundred years we have built quality
pianos which have helped build good, happy homes.
For over eighty-six years we have put our name on
the finest pianos it is possible for us to build. Hallet
& Davis pianos have been used and endorsed by
immortals such as Franz Liszt, the greatest pianist-
composer the world has ever known; Johann Strauss,
Anton Rubinstein, and by Mary Garden and count-
less others," says the folder. "The richness of tone,
responsiveness of touch and beauty of finish of Hallet
& Davis pianos have evoked as much praise as their
beautiful designs and lifelong durability. They have
been awarded over one hundred and thirty-nine gold
medals and awards at world's fairs and wherever they
have been exhibited."
A space is left vacant on the front page for the
dealer's name.
M. SCHULZ LINE AT LOS
ANGELES CONVENTION
The KEY to
OSITIVE
ROFITS
MANUFACTURED ONLY BY
J. P. Seeburg
Piano Co.
"Leaders in the
Automatic Field"
1510 Dayton St.
Chicago
Address Department "E"
Emil W. Wolff Received Dealers at Exhibit
During Convention Days and Then
Sailed for Alaska.
The interest of western music dealers in the com-
prehensive line of pianos, players and reproducing
pianos of the M. Schulz Co., Chicago, was well ex-
pressed in the continuous attendance of dealers at the
exhibit of the company in the Biltmore Hotel, Los
Angeles, during the recent convention of the West-
ern Music Trade Association. Emil W. Wolff, vice-
president and production manager of the M. Schulz
Co., and R. W. Maynard, traveler for the company
in the West, were there to meet the visitors.
The fine line of the M. Schulz Co. is familiar to the
majority of the dealers in that section, but interest
was made more keen by the exhibits of the newest
models of the company.
At the golf tournament on Friday following the
close of the convention Mr. Wolff distinguished him-
self by winning a first prize and several low scores.
At the close of the golf game he proceeded to Seattle,
from which port, accompanied by Mrs. Wolff, he
sailed for a trip to Alaska this week.
CONVENTION RESULTS
PLEASE PORTLAND MEN
Group of Dealers in Oregon City Elated at
Benefits Accruing from Recent Trade
Gathering in Los Angeles.
The G. F. Johnson Piano Co. of Portland, Ore.,
gave a Chickering Ampico demonstration to the
Greater Portland Association at one of their recent
luncheons, which consisted of Ampico solos and
violin and vocal solos, the soloists being accompanied
by world renowned recorders on the Ampico.
The Portland, Ore., dealers who attended the sec-
ond annual convention of the Western Music Trades
Association have returned to the Rose City and are
all loud in their praise of the meeting, and the ben-
efits accruing therefrom. G. F. Johnson of the G. F.
Johnson Piano Co. was elected as a member of the
board of directors. Those attending from Portland
were: G. F. Johnson of the G. F. Johnson Piano
Co.; B. R. Brassficld, manager of Wiley B. Allen
Co.; Harry Melvin, traveling representative of the
Wiley B. Allen Co.; L. D. Heater of the L. D. Heater
Co.; Charles Soule, district manager of the Starr
Piano Co., and Mrs. Soule; Elmer Hunt, manager
of Sherman, Clay & Co.'s wholesale.
BRILLIANT PIANIST'S
PRAISE FOR BALDWIN
Iliff Garrison Tells His High Opinion of In-
strument After Ten Years' Use in Studio,
Recital and Concert.
The following letter from Iliff Garrison, the bril-
liant pianist, was recently received by the Baldwin
Piano Co., Cincinnati. The wonderful feeling and
rare technical ability of the artist give added value to
the praises expressed. So abundant are his technical
resources, and employed with such rare modesty of
manner, that, like perfect art which conceals its
artistry, it does not impose itself upon the listener,
I i
ILTFF GARRISON.
but through it as through the perfect clarity of crys-
tal he is aware only of the music itself. Mr. Garri-
son's opinion of the Baldwin piano as an aid to his art
is a fine tribute to the instrument:
724 Independence Boulevard,
Chicago, Illinois.
The Baldwin Piano Company,
Cincinnati, Ohio.
Gentlemen:
During the past ten years it has been my great
pleasure to use the Baldwin piano in recital and con-
cert and I do not hesitate to pronounce it the "piano
triumphant" of today. In addition to an ideal
action it possesses a variety of tone-color and a range
of dynamics especially suiting it to both classic and
modern compositions. One almost believes that the
Baldwin was created to give to the world the subtle
ideas contained in the compositions of Debussy,
Ravel, and other modernists.
The two grands which I have purchased from you
have always been an inspiration to me, have given
most wonderful service and are in prime condition
after the hard usage I have given them.
Sincerely yours,
I L I F F GARRISON.
OPENS NEW STOCKTON STORE.
The Sherman, Clay & Co.'s Stockton, Cal., branch,
at 515 East Main street, was formally dedicated
recently. The store has been remodeled at an ex-
pense of over $30,000, according to plans made by
Ferdinand Stevens, secretary of Sherman, Clay &
Co., San Francisco. The design is Spanish. W.
Pope Jordan, for the past fourteen years manager
of the company's branch in Sacramento, has been
appointed manager for the new Stockton store, and
will have charge of the business in five surrounding
counties, with a sales force of twenty-six people.
GETS MASON & HAMLIN AGENCY.
The Meikeljohn Co., with stores in Providence,
Pawtucket and Woonsocket, R. I., has been ap-
pointed representative for the Mason & Hamlin
pianos and the Mason & Hamlin with the Ampico.
In addition to the Mason & Hamlin line the Meikel-
john Co. will also have the agency for the Haines
Bros, instruments, including straight grands and up-
rights and with the Ampico.
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PRESTO
THE HALLET & DAVIS
MODELS IN FOLDER
EEBURG
TYLE "L"
Two Winning Styles and Attractive Baby
Grand Described and Pictured in Folder
Designed for Dealers' Use.
Style F, and Petite Model Hallet & Davis and the
Conway baby grand are described and illustrated in
a new folder just issued by the Hallet & Davis Piano
Co., Boston, and designed for distribution by dealers.
Style F is a new and very attractive design in beau-
tiful veneers. Empire top, brass trimmed, sliding
fall-board, new design pedals, ivory keys, highest
advanced improved scale and action, reinforced ham-
mers. It is four feet, seven inches high.
The Hallet & Davis Virtuola Petite model is the
newest form of the famous Virtuola playerpiano.
Only the choicest mahogany is used in making this
style which is four feet, four inches high. It has
Empire top, sliding fall-board, finest ivory keys, and
is brass trimmed. It has automatic loud pedal and
automatic tracker. A feature is the transposing de-
vice.
The Conway Baby Grand is a new model especially
adapted for homes where a small size grand is re-
quired, and one of the finest models ever designed
of this famous old make. The model is of highest
grade construction throughout. Rich singing tone,
ivory keys, copper bass, continuous bent laminated
rim; Capo d' Astro bar; double repeating grand
action. The Conway Baby Grand is only four feet,
ten inches long and is made in selected mahogany.
"For almost a hundred years we have built quality
pianos which have helped build good, happy homes.
For over eighty-six years we have put our name on
the finest pianos it is possible for us to build. Hallet
& Davis pianos have been used and endorsed by
immortals such as Franz Liszt, the greatest pianist-
composer the world has ever known; Johann Strauss,
Anton Rubinstein, and by Mary Garden and count-
less others," says the folder. "The richness of tone,
responsiveness of touch and beauty of finish of Hallet
& Davis pianos have evoked as much praise as their
beautiful designs and lifelong durability. They have
been awarded over one hundred and thirty-nine gold
medals and awards at world's fairs and wherever they
have been exhibited."
A space is left vacant on the front page for the
dealer's name.
M. SCHULZ LINE AT LOS
ANGELES CONVENTION
The KEY to
OSITIVE
ROFITS
MANUFACTURED ONLY BY
J. P. Seeburg
Piano Co.
"Leaders in the
Automatic Field"
1510 Dayton St.
Chicago
Address Department "E"
Emil W. Wolff Received Dealers at Exhibit
During Convention Days and Then
Sailed for Alaska.
The interest of western music dealers in the com-
prehensive line of pianos, players and reproducing
pianos of the M. Schulz Co., Chicago, was well ex-
pressed in the continuous attendance of dealers at the
exhibit of the company in the Biltmore Hotel, Los
Angeles, during the recent convention of the West-
ern Music Trade Association. Emil W. Wolff, vice-
president and production manager of the M. Schulz
Co., and R. W. Maynard, traveler for the company
in the West, were there to meet the visitors.
The fine line of the M. Schulz Co. is familiar to the
majority of the dealers in that section, but interest
was made more keen by the exhibits of the newest
models of the company.
At the golf tournament on Friday following the
close of the convention Mr. Wolff distinguished him-
self by winning a first prize and several low scores.
At the close of the golf game he proceeded to Seattle,
from which port, accompanied by Mrs. Wolff, he
sailed for a trip to Alaska this week.
CONVENTION RESULTS
PLEASE PORTLAND MEN
Group of Dealers in Oregon City Elated at
Benefits Accruing from Recent Trade
Gathering in Los Angeles.
The G. F. Johnson Piano Co. of Portland, Ore.,
gave a Chickering Ampico demonstration to the
Greater Portland Association at one of their recent
luncheons, which consisted of Ampico solos and
violin and vocal solos, the soloists being accompanied
by world renowned recorders on the Ampico.
The Portland, Ore., dealers who attended the sec-
ond annual convention of the Western Music Trades
Association have returned to the Rose City and are
all loud in their praise of the meeting, and the ben-
efits accruing therefrom. G. F. Johnson of the G. F.
Johnson Piano Co. was elected as a member of the
board of directors. Those attending from Portland
were: G. F. Johnson of the G. F. Johnson Piano
Co.; B. R. Brassficld, manager of Wiley B. Allen
Co.; Harry Melvin, traveling representative of the
Wiley B. Allen Co.; L. D. Heater of the L. D. Heater
Co.; Charles Soule, district manager of the Starr
Piano Co., and Mrs. Soule; Elmer Hunt, manager
of Sherman, Clay & Co.'s wholesale.
BRILLIANT PIANIST'S
PRAISE FOR BALDWIN
Iliff Garrison Tells His High Opinion of In-
strument After Ten Years' Use in Studio,
Recital and Concert.
The following letter from Iliff Garrison, the bril-
liant pianist, was recently received by the Baldwin
Piano Co., Cincinnati. The wonderful feeling and
rare technical ability of the artist give added value to
the praises expressed. So abundant are his technical
resources, and employed with such rare modesty of
manner, that, like perfect art which conceals its
artistry, it does not impose itself upon the listener,
I i
ILTFF GARRISON.
but through it as through the perfect clarity of crys-
tal he is aware only of the music itself. Mr. Garri-
son's opinion of the Baldwin piano as an aid to his art
is a fine tribute to the instrument:
724 Independence Boulevard,
Chicago, Illinois.
The Baldwin Piano Company,
Cincinnati, Ohio.
Gentlemen:
During the past ten years it has been my great
pleasure to use the Baldwin piano in recital and con-
cert and I do not hesitate to pronounce it the "piano
triumphant" of today. In addition to an ideal
action it possesses a variety of tone-color and a range
of dynamics especially suiting it to both classic and
modern compositions. One almost believes that the
Baldwin was created to give to the world the subtle
ideas contained in the compositions of Debussy,
Ravel, and other modernists.
The two grands which I have purchased from you
have always been an inspiration to me, have given
most wonderful service and are in prime condition
after the hard usage I have given them.
Sincerely yours,
I L I F F GARRISON.
OPENS NEW STOCKTON STORE.
The Sherman, Clay & Co.'s Stockton, Cal., branch,
at 515 East Main street, was formally dedicated
recently. The store has been remodeled at an ex-
pense of over $30,000, according to plans made by
Ferdinand Stevens, secretary of Sherman, Clay &
Co., San Francisco. The design is Spanish. W.
Pope Jordan, for the past fourteen years manager
of the company's branch in Sacramento, has been
appointed manager for the new Stockton store, and
will have charge of the business in five surrounding
counties, with a sales force of twenty-six people.
GETS MASON & HAMLIN AGENCY.
The Meikeljohn Co., with stores in Providence,
Pawtucket and Woonsocket, R. I., has been ap-
pointed representative for the Mason & Hamlin
pianos and the Mason & Hamlin with the Ampico.
In addition to the Mason & Hamlin line the Meikel-
john Co. will also have the agency for the Haines
Bros, instruments, including straight grands and up-
rights and with the Ampico.
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).