Presto
Issue: 1925 2054 - Page 9
December 5, 1925.
KRAKAUER PIANO FOR
ST. JOHN'S UNIVERSITY
Instrument Recently Delivered to Minnesota
Institution Raises Number of Krakauers
There to Eight High Grade Instruments.
The list of teaching institutions of prominence
equipped with Krakauer pianos, made by Krakauer
Bros., 191 Cypress avenue, New York, continues to
grow. This is an item reprinted from "The Record,"
official newspaper of St. John's University, College-
ville, Minn., under the head of "Music Department
Acquires Instrument":
"A very fine Krakauer piano arrived at St. John's
last week for the music department. The addition
of this high-grade instrument increases the number
of pianos by the celebrated Krakauer firm, of New
York City, to eight. It is due to the excellence of
workmanship and the durability of Krakauer pianos
that led the authorities to add another of this make.
Their use in the department ever since 1897, with
the best results, is a standing testimony of their qual-
ity. Fathers Innocent and Norbert, while in New
York in 1923, personally inspected the details of the
workmanship, and say that they cannot but recom
ment this particular make to those who desire a
really excellent instrument."
PRESTO
that the musical possibilities of this piano are un-
limited. I think it is humanly impossible to play
a better accompaniment than those played for me on
the Gulbransen Registering Piano."
Serge Oukrainsky, Pavley Oukrainsky ballet,
writes: "It gives me great pleasure to express to
you my sincere appreciation and very great amaze-
ment at the beautiful music that can be played on
the Gulbransen Registering Piano without touching
the keys. It defies the ear to detect it from hand
playing. Yours is indeed an instrument that should
be in every home."
PROGRESSIVE TEXAS FIRM
MOVED BRANCH DEC. 1
CONTINENTAL PIANO CO.
ANNOUNCES NEW STYLES
Grands, Uprights and Players in Models Now
Ready for Shipment by Continental
Piano Co., Boston.
The Continental Piano Company announces from
its Boston offices that it is now ready to deliver first
production on eight new styles in the Strohber and
Smith & Barnes lines.
Included in the new styles are two new grands, one
4 ft. 10j^2 inches long and the other an expression
grand 5 ft. 5 in. long; uprights and players in the 4
The Ross & Heyer Company Leased Spacious Quar-
ters in Big Modern Building in Wichita Falls.
Oliver H. Ross, president of the Ross & Heyer
Company, Fort Worth, Tex., piano dealers, closed
a lease contract recently for space in the new Per-
kins-Snider building, Wichita Falls, Tex., and an-
nounced that the company would open a new and
beautiful store at 607 Ninth street, next to the post-
office building, Dec. 1.
Air. Ross was accompanied by his general man-
ager, Raymond Hodge, and after investigating busi-
ness conditions in Wichita Falls, determined to open
a new store. Mr. Ross stated that in his opinion the
future of Wichita Falls was the most promising of
any city of its size in the United States. He pre-
dicted that the city would easily reach the 100,000
population within a few years.
The Ross & Heyer Company handles Steinway
pianos, the Duo-Art reproducing pianos and other
grade lines.
The Gulbransen Company, Chicago, Issues high
Mr. Hodge remained in Wichita Falls to complete
Convincing Collection of Expert's Views
arrangements for the new location, supervising dec-
orations and other details. In view of the acquisition
on Musical Merits of the Instrument.
A NEW STROHBER STYLE.
of new quarters, the company started a removal sale^
"Artists' Recognition" is the title of a new booklet last week in order to clean up stock and to open the
ft. 4 in. and 4 ft. 6 in. sizes, and an upright and
just issued by the Gulbransen Co., Chicago. It is a new store with a brand new line of music goods.
player in a Colonial design, 4 ft. 4 in. high.
collection of opinions of prominent musicians and
The designing of these new styles shows a distinct
singers of the merits of the Registering Piano, made
reflection of the beautiful Henry F. Miller lines of
NEW YORK MERCHANTS MEET.
by the company, and it comprises an array of con-
The New York Piano Merchants' Association met. architecture. Among the features of construction are
vincing statements that powerfully aid in the closing
December 1 at the National Republican Club, 54 the new folding fall boards, instead of the Boston fall
of sales for dealers.
used in previous Strohber styles, and the panels with
Among the artists quoted in the booklet are Wil- West Fortieth street. William Walker Orr, secre- music racks.
liam Hullinger, flutist; Keaumoku Louis, baritone; tary and treasurer of the New York Credit Men's
The popular Strohber scale is continued in all of
Florence Macbeth, prima donna Chicago Civic Opera Association, and assistant treasurer of the National these new models, as well as all other vital features
Association
of
Credit
Men,
was
first
on
the
program
Company; Elvira de Hidalgo, prima donna Metro-
of Strohber modern construction, such as full plates,
politan Opera Company, New York; Blanche Van with an address on "Credit Risks." Others who talked copper-wound bass strings, brass trimmings, bushed
Bunen, vocal instructor, Herman Devries Studio, were: L. Schoenwald, on "Better Salesmen"; E. tuning pins, Empire tops and standard actions.
Chicago; Ruth Pitts, coloratura soprano; Jules Paul Hamilton and Harold Bersin, John J. Glynn,
Continental dealers who have seen these new
Lepske violinist; Joseph Heinde, 'cellist, and others. president of the association, made "bait advertising" models have expressed their enthusiasm for their
the theme of an address.
"The Gulbransen piano is one of the most beauti-
beauty of design, which maintains a standard usually
fully toned instruments that I have ever heard
found in much higher-priced lines.
TRADE
HOLIDAY
HELPS.
played," is a quotation from a letter of commendation
New catalogs covering the entire Strohber and
No doubt music dealers will be interested to know Smith & Barnes lines and including these new styles
by Florence Macbeth.
that
they
can
obtain
a
4y
-ioot
Santa
Claus
display,
2
Elvira de Hidalgo wrote: "It is a pleasure to add
are now on the press and will shortly be ready for
my endorsement to those of other artists who are as well as a small one, size 8^2 inches by 12 inches, distribution to Continental dealers.
captivated by the tonal beauty of the Gulbransen for wareroom and window use, illustrated letterheads,
Registering Piano. It is a pleasure to sing to its and holly wreaths of the Richardson Illustrating
accompaniment because its music is so humanly Company, Singer Tower, 149 Broad, New York City. ENTERTAINED GRADUATING CLASS.
expressive. There is nothing mechanical about it,
Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Powell delightfully entertained
CARGO OF PLAYERPIANOS.
notwithstanding that one can play it without touch-
the students of the Polk College of Piano Tuning
ing the keys."
A valuable portion of the cargo of the Union Thursday evening at their home at 3€2 Tally street,
The merits of the Registering Piano as an accom- steamship Tahiti, which recently cleared from San La Porte, Ind. Contests and musical selections by
panist are set forth in a letter by Ruth Pitts, one of Francisco for Australia, was a shipment of 300 play- the Polk College orchestra were the diversions of
California's leading soloists: "After singing with the erpianos and 500 phonographs, consigned to music the evening. The occasion was a farewetll to the
Registering Piano for several years, I am confident
dealers in that part of the world.
members of the graduating class.
ARTISTS' OPINIONS OF
REGISTERING PIANO
THE BEST PIANO SEASON
is with us. Dealers and salesmen who take advantage of it—and most agree that this season will be a good one—
must have the proper facilities for displaying and delivering the instruments. The only complete equipment is the
latest fool-proof Loader. It may now be had for only $95. Satisfaction guaranteed.
BOWEN PIANO LOADER CO.,
Winston-Salem, N. C
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KRAKAUER PIANO FOR
ST. JOHN'S UNIVERSITY
Instrument Recently Delivered to Minnesota
Institution Raises Number of Krakauers
There to Eight High Grade Instruments.
The list of teaching institutions of prominence
equipped with Krakauer pianos, made by Krakauer
Bros., 191 Cypress avenue, New York, continues to
grow. This is an item reprinted from "The Record,"
official newspaper of St. John's University, College-
ville, Minn., under the head of "Music Department
Acquires Instrument":
"A very fine Krakauer piano arrived at St. John's
last week for the music department. The addition
of this high-grade instrument increases the number
of pianos by the celebrated Krakauer firm, of New
York City, to eight. It is due to the excellence of
workmanship and the durability of Krakauer pianos
that led the authorities to add another of this make.
Their use in the department ever since 1897, with
the best results, is a standing testimony of their qual-
ity. Fathers Innocent and Norbert, while in New
York in 1923, personally inspected the details of the
workmanship, and say that they cannot but recom
ment this particular make to those who desire a
really excellent instrument."
PRESTO
that the musical possibilities of this piano are un-
limited. I think it is humanly impossible to play
a better accompaniment than those played for me on
the Gulbransen Registering Piano."
Serge Oukrainsky, Pavley Oukrainsky ballet,
writes: "It gives me great pleasure to express to
you my sincere appreciation and very great amaze-
ment at the beautiful music that can be played on
the Gulbransen Registering Piano without touching
the keys. It defies the ear to detect it from hand
playing. Yours is indeed an instrument that should
be in every home."
PROGRESSIVE TEXAS FIRM
MOVED BRANCH DEC. 1
CONTINENTAL PIANO CO.
ANNOUNCES NEW STYLES
Grands, Uprights and Players in Models Now
Ready for Shipment by Continental
Piano Co., Boston.
The Continental Piano Company announces from
its Boston offices that it is now ready to deliver first
production on eight new styles in the Strohber and
Smith & Barnes lines.
Included in the new styles are two new grands, one
4 ft. 10j^2 inches long and the other an expression
grand 5 ft. 5 in. long; uprights and players in the 4
The Ross & Heyer Company Leased Spacious Quar-
ters in Big Modern Building in Wichita Falls.
Oliver H. Ross, president of the Ross & Heyer
Company, Fort Worth, Tex., piano dealers, closed
a lease contract recently for space in the new Per-
kins-Snider building, Wichita Falls, Tex., and an-
nounced that the company would open a new and
beautiful store at 607 Ninth street, next to the post-
office building, Dec. 1.
Air. Ross was accompanied by his general man-
ager, Raymond Hodge, and after investigating busi-
ness conditions in Wichita Falls, determined to open
a new store. Mr. Ross stated that in his opinion the
future of Wichita Falls was the most promising of
any city of its size in the United States. He pre-
dicted that the city would easily reach the 100,000
population within a few years.
The Ross & Heyer Company handles Steinway
pianos, the Duo-Art reproducing pianos and other
grade lines.
The Gulbransen Company, Chicago, Issues high
Mr. Hodge remained in Wichita Falls to complete
Convincing Collection of Expert's Views
arrangements for the new location, supervising dec-
orations and other details. In view of the acquisition
on Musical Merits of the Instrument.
A NEW STROHBER STYLE.
of new quarters, the company started a removal sale^
"Artists' Recognition" is the title of a new booklet last week in order to clean up stock and to open the
ft. 4 in. and 4 ft. 6 in. sizes, and an upright and
just issued by the Gulbransen Co., Chicago. It is a new store with a brand new line of music goods.
player in a Colonial design, 4 ft. 4 in. high.
collection of opinions of prominent musicians and
The designing of these new styles shows a distinct
singers of the merits of the Registering Piano, made
reflection of the beautiful Henry F. Miller lines of
NEW YORK MERCHANTS MEET.
by the company, and it comprises an array of con-
The New York Piano Merchants' Association met. architecture. Among the features of construction are
vincing statements that powerfully aid in the closing
December 1 at the National Republican Club, 54 the new folding fall boards, instead of the Boston fall
of sales for dealers.
used in previous Strohber styles, and the panels with
Among the artists quoted in the booklet are Wil- West Fortieth street. William Walker Orr, secre- music racks.
liam Hullinger, flutist; Keaumoku Louis, baritone; tary and treasurer of the New York Credit Men's
The popular Strohber scale is continued in all of
Florence Macbeth, prima donna Chicago Civic Opera Association, and assistant treasurer of the National these new models, as well as all other vital features
Association
of
Credit
Men,
was
first
on
the
program
Company; Elvira de Hidalgo, prima donna Metro-
of Strohber modern construction, such as full plates,
politan Opera Company, New York; Blanche Van with an address on "Credit Risks." Others who talked copper-wound bass strings, brass trimmings, bushed
Bunen, vocal instructor, Herman Devries Studio, were: L. Schoenwald, on "Better Salesmen"; E. tuning pins, Empire tops and standard actions.
Chicago; Ruth Pitts, coloratura soprano; Jules Paul Hamilton and Harold Bersin, John J. Glynn,
Continental dealers who have seen these new
Lepske violinist; Joseph Heinde, 'cellist, and others. president of the association, made "bait advertising" models have expressed their enthusiasm for their
the theme of an address.
"The Gulbransen piano is one of the most beauti-
beauty of design, which maintains a standard usually
fully toned instruments that I have ever heard
found in much higher-priced lines.
TRADE
HOLIDAY
HELPS.
played," is a quotation from a letter of commendation
New catalogs covering the entire Strohber and
No doubt music dealers will be interested to know Smith & Barnes lines and including these new styles
by Florence Macbeth.
that
they
can
obtain
a
4y
-ioot
Santa
Claus
display,
2
Elvira de Hidalgo wrote: "It is a pleasure to add
are now on the press and will shortly be ready for
my endorsement to those of other artists who are as well as a small one, size 8^2 inches by 12 inches, distribution to Continental dealers.
captivated by the tonal beauty of the Gulbransen for wareroom and window use, illustrated letterheads,
Registering Piano. It is a pleasure to sing to its and holly wreaths of the Richardson Illustrating
accompaniment because its music is so humanly Company, Singer Tower, 149 Broad, New York City. ENTERTAINED GRADUATING CLASS.
expressive. There is nothing mechanical about it,
Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Powell delightfully entertained
CARGO OF PLAYERPIANOS.
notwithstanding that one can play it without touch-
the students of the Polk College of Piano Tuning
ing the keys."
A valuable portion of the cargo of the Union Thursday evening at their home at 3€2 Tally street,
The merits of the Registering Piano as an accom- steamship Tahiti, which recently cleared from San La Porte, Ind. Contests and musical selections by
panist are set forth in a letter by Ruth Pitts, one of Francisco for Australia, was a shipment of 300 play- the Polk College orchestra were the diversions of
California's leading soloists: "After singing with the erpianos and 500 phonographs, consigned to music the evening. The occasion was a farewetll to the
Registering Piano for several years, I am confident
dealers in that part of the world.
members of the graduating class.
ARTISTS' OPINIONS OF
REGISTERING PIANO
THE BEST PIANO SEASON
is with us. Dealers and salesmen who take advantage of it—and most agree that this season will be a good one—
must have the proper facilities for displaying and delivering the instruments. The only complete equipment is the
latest fool-proof Loader. It may now be had for only $95. Satisfaction guaranteed.
BOWEN PIANO LOADER CO.,
Winston-Salem, N. C
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).