Presto
Issue: 1927 2125 - Page 12
April 23, 1927.
PRESTO-TIMES
12
sweet-toned, durable instrument and suggested to Mr.
Barker that he should visit the Milton factory while
in New York and convince himself of the painstaking
care used in the manufacture of the instrument. Mr.
Barker was shown through the factory by Mr. Allen
and was so pleased that he wired the Bollinger Com-
Bush & Lane Piano Co. Announces Retirement pany that he would take the Milton Peter Pan.
"The Peter Pan came through in fine shape," said
from Retail Field in Pacific Northwest,
Mr. Barker in his letter. "We have it in our mission
and Other Items of Interest.
quarters and it did not even require tuning when
unloaded here in Peru. I was much impressed with
The Bush & Lane Piano Co. have made the an- the manner in which these splendid little pianos are
nouncement of their retirement from the retail piano built. It is inspiring to see the pains taken in their
trade of the Pacific Northwest, the reason given be- manufacture. We cannot say too much for this Mil-
ing that the entire energy of the firm will be given ton Peter Pan as to its touch and tonal qualities."
over to the sales possibilities of Alagnola. More
than $400,000 stock of merchandise, consisting of
pianos, phonographs, radios, small goods, etc., will
be disposed of immediately. Charles T. Corbin, it
was announced, will remain in charge in the district,
where he has been for the past fifteen years.
Fred Gennett, of the Starr Piano Company, spent New Member of Welte-Mignon Licensee Recording
several days early in April in conference with Charles
Staff Will Soon Release Own Composition.
Soule northwest district manager of the company,
with headquarters in Portland, Ore. Mr. Gennett
The well known composer and pianist, Ottorino
says that indications all point to increased business Respighi, recently joined the famous coterie of pres-
activity. Mr. Soule is at present visiting the Starr ent-day masters of music who record their perform-
agencies in Seattle and way points, and according to ances for the Welte-Mignon Licensee Library of
reports he sends in to his headquarters business is Artist Created Records. This versatile and original
good, 'the dealers all being very enthusiastic over the musician gained his first musical foundation in the
Electrobeam records.
conservatory of his native city, Bologna.
When Respighi had attained a considerable degree
Zay Rector Bevitt of San Francisco spent the
month of March at the Portland, Ore., store of Sher- of prominence in and around his home city, he turned
man, Clay & Co., giving free instruction to 150 part of his attention to composition. Real fame came
teachers of Portland of the Bevitt Harmony Dia- to him when he returned to Italy, for it was there
grams. The classes were held under -the auspices that he produced his first opera, "Re Enzo."
He is now listed among the composers whose
of Sherman, Clay & Co. In order to demonstrate
the new method free lessons were given to fifty young works are in the regular repertory of the New York
musicians who had never played the piano. The Philharmonic Orchestra, the Philadelphia Orchestra
teachers strongly endorsed the Bevitt system. After and practically every symphonic organization in the
completing the Portland course Mrs. Bevitt left for United States. In addition to his larger works, he
Seattle, Tacoma and Spokane, where she will have has given the world a number of chamber music com-
positions. Among the most famous musical achieve-
similar, classes in the Sherman, Clay & Co. stores of
ments are his "Sinfonia Drammatica," "Fountains of
those places.
Rome," "Arethusa" and the more recent "Ballad of
W. L.-Rebo, formerly with the Southern California
the Gnomides" and "Gregorian Concerto" for violin.
Music Co., has been appointed manager of the George
In addition to Respighi's capabilities as a musician
C. Will Music Co. of Salem, Ore.
and composer, he is also known for his ability as a
conductor. During his tour of 'the United States, he
conducted the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, the
Cleveland Symphony Orchestra and the Boston Sym-
phony Orchestra. It is with pride that the Welte-
Mignon Licensee organization announces that Res-
pighi has recorded his "Fountains of Rome" in con-
April Advertising of Gulbransen Company Is in
junction with the celebrated Alfred Cassela, and will
create other records of his own compositions in the
Direct Line with Production Plan.
near future.
The cut here-
with shown is
preatly reduced
in size but it
shows the main
illustration used
i n Gulbransen
All Members of Piano Trade Associations Invited to
National Adver-
Participate in Cedarhurst Games.
tising for April.
T h i s advertise-
Members of the Ohio Music Merchants' Associa-
ment appears in
tion and all members of the National Association of
The
Saturday
Music Merchants, or members of any other piano
Evening Post of
association visiting Cleveland on Monday, September
April 16. It is
12, are invited to participate in the golf tournament to
also supplied to
be held at the Cedarhurst County Club, Wicklifre.
Healers for news-
Ohio. The club is on Ridge Road, near Stop 24.
paper advertise-
Euclid avenue.
ments for. local
Golfers desirous of taking part in this tournament
use.
This ad-
during the convention should notify Henry Dreher,
vertising strikes
care The Dre'ier Piano Co., 1226 Huron road, Cleve-
the note of child
land, Ohio.
need of piano music. The ad states:
The golf tournament will be held daring the day
"Many children find in it a daily inspiration. It starting at 10 a. m. Lunch will be served at the club
develops in them a true love and appreciation of
at 1 p. m. and dini.er at the club at 6:30 p. m.
music. It will keep them interested in their lessons
The following commrttee has been appointed to be
—-eager to learn. It will supply a cultural value t'.iat in charge of the tournament and prizes: Henry
money cannot buy in later years—bringing happiness,
Dreher, chairman; Raymond W. Schirring, Harry R.
popularity and social standing."
Valentine, Ernest S. Germaine, and Charles Yahrling.
NEWS OF THE TRADE
FROM PORTLAND, ORE.
RESPIGHI RECORDS FOR
WELTE-MIGNON LICENSEE
NEW CONSTRUCTION
BAUER PIANOS
exemplify the most
radical and most pro-
gressive development
in piano building in
the present era. They
have no equal in tone
quality, substantial
construction or in-
dividuality.
JULIUS BAUER & COMPANY
Ettabtithed 18S7
305 So. Wabash Avenue, Chicago
Factory: 1335-1345 Alt geld Street
(/Ac
ARTISTIC
IMPRESSING CHILDREN'S
NEED OF GOOD MUSIC
IN EVERY
DETAIL
GOLF TOURNAMENT DURING
OHIO TRADE CONVENTION
MILTON STANDS RIGORS
OF TRIP TO PERU
Staunch Peter Pan Model Did Not Even Need Tuning
on Arrival at Aquanzayo.
George W. Allen, president of the Milton Pianc
Co., New York, recently received an interesting letter
from Forrest S. Barker, a missionary stationed in
Aquanzayo, Peru, South America.
Mr. Barker, on his last furlough to the United
States, visited the R. C. Bollinger Music Company,
Fort Smith, Ark. He wished to secure a piano, but
was apparently rather skeptical as 'to obtaining an
instrument that would withstand the rigors of South
American climate. Mr. Corley of the Bollinger Com-
pany recommended a Milton Peter Pan as a very
HADDORTF PIANO CO.
EOCKFORD.ILL.
Who'eaale
litw T.rk Cn
110 W. 42nd S*
Chie.g.
410 S. Micfeifin A.a
Sao fr«n"»e»
I I I California Si.
The Good Old
SMITH & NIXON
Pianos and Player Pianos
A PLUCKY PIANO DEALER
In sending subscription to Presto-Times, Mrs.
Altha B. Snyder, of Long Beach, Cal., writes: "I am
a woman, sole owner. I have sold pianos here for
five years. 1 refused to let my husband. W. L.
Snyder, rest till the Snyder & Snyder Music Co. here
was doing business. He sold out two years ago to
his partner, the present owner, E. C. Snyder. In my
five years' experience here selling, I have had no
repossessions, a record I am proud of. I am work-
ing for "Better Business Ever."
BUFFALO FIRM TO MOVE.
The Hoffman Piano Co., Buffalo, N. Y., will move
to its new quarters at Main and Goodell streets,
May 1. The new store has large show windows that
will enable the company to continue its excellent
work of window display advertising.
Better than ever, with the same
"Grand Tone In Upright Case."
Grands and Players that every deal-
er likes to seil, for Satisfaction and
Profit.
Smith & Nixon Piano Co.
1229 Miller St., Chicago
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PRESTO-TIMES
12
sweet-toned, durable instrument and suggested to Mr.
Barker that he should visit the Milton factory while
in New York and convince himself of the painstaking
care used in the manufacture of the instrument. Mr.
Barker was shown through the factory by Mr. Allen
and was so pleased that he wired the Bollinger Com-
Bush & Lane Piano Co. Announces Retirement pany that he would take the Milton Peter Pan.
"The Peter Pan came through in fine shape," said
from Retail Field in Pacific Northwest,
Mr. Barker in his letter. "We have it in our mission
and Other Items of Interest.
quarters and it did not even require tuning when
unloaded here in Peru. I was much impressed with
The Bush & Lane Piano Co. have made the an- the manner in which these splendid little pianos are
nouncement of their retirement from the retail piano built. It is inspiring to see the pains taken in their
trade of the Pacific Northwest, the reason given be- manufacture. We cannot say too much for this Mil-
ing that the entire energy of the firm will be given ton Peter Pan as to its touch and tonal qualities."
over to the sales possibilities of Alagnola. More
than $400,000 stock of merchandise, consisting of
pianos, phonographs, radios, small goods, etc., will
be disposed of immediately. Charles T. Corbin, it
was announced, will remain in charge in the district,
where he has been for the past fifteen years.
Fred Gennett, of the Starr Piano Company, spent New Member of Welte-Mignon Licensee Recording
several days early in April in conference with Charles
Staff Will Soon Release Own Composition.
Soule northwest district manager of the company,
with headquarters in Portland, Ore. Mr. Gennett
The well known composer and pianist, Ottorino
says that indications all point to increased business Respighi, recently joined the famous coterie of pres-
activity. Mr. Soule is at present visiting the Starr ent-day masters of music who record their perform-
agencies in Seattle and way points, and according to ances for the Welte-Mignon Licensee Library of
reports he sends in to his headquarters business is Artist Created Records. This versatile and original
good, 'the dealers all being very enthusiastic over the musician gained his first musical foundation in the
Electrobeam records.
conservatory of his native city, Bologna.
When Respighi had attained a considerable degree
Zay Rector Bevitt of San Francisco spent the
month of March at the Portland, Ore., store of Sher- of prominence in and around his home city, he turned
man, Clay & Co., giving free instruction to 150 part of his attention to composition. Real fame came
teachers of Portland of the Bevitt Harmony Dia- to him when he returned to Italy, for it was there
grams. The classes were held under -the auspices that he produced his first opera, "Re Enzo."
He is now listed among the composers whose
of Sherman, Clay & Co. In order to demonstrate
the new method free lessons were given to fifty young works are in the regular repertory of the New York
musicians who had never played the piano. The Philharmonic Orchestra, the Philadelphia Orchestra
teachers strongly endorsed the Bevitt system. After and practically every symphonic organization in the
completing the Portland course Mrs. Bevitt left for United States. In addition to his larger works, he
Seattle, Tacoma and Spokane, where she will have has given the world a number of chamber music com-
positions. Among the most famous musical achieve-
similar, classes in the Sherman, Clay & Co. stores of
ments are his "Sinfonia Drammatica," "Fountains of
those places.
Rome," "Arethusa" and the more recent "Ballad of
W. L.-Rebo, formerly with the Southern California
the Gnomides" and "Gregorian Concerto" for violin.
Music Co., has been appointed manager of the George
In addition to Respighi's capabilities as a musician
C. Will Music Co. of Salem, Ore.
and composer, he is also known for his ability as a
conductor. During his tour of 'the United States, he
conducted the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, the
Cleveland Symphony Orchestra and the Boston Sym-
phony Orchestra. It is with pride that the Welte-
Mignon Licensee organization announces that Res-
pighi has recorded his "Fountains of Rome" in con-
April Advertising of Gulbransen Company Is in
junction with the celebrated Alfred Cassela, and will
create other records of his own compositions in the
Direct Line with Production Plan.
near future.
The cut here-
with shown is
preatly reduced
in size but it
shows the main
illustration used
i n Gulbransen
All Members of Piano Trade Associations Invited to
National Adver-
Participate in Cedarhurst Games.
tising for April.
T h i s advertise-
Members of the Ohio Music Merchants' Associa-
ment appears in
tion and all members of the National Association of
The
Saturday
Music Merchants, or members of any other piano
Evening Post of
association visiting Cleveland on Monday, September
April 16. It is
12, are invited to participate in the golf tournament to
also supplied to
be held at the Cedarhurst County Club, Wicklifre.
Healers for news-
Ohio. The club is on Ridge Road, near Stop 24.
paper advertise-
Euclid avenue.
ments for. local
Golfers desirous of taking part in this tournament
use.
This ad-
during the convention should notify Henry Dreher,
vertising strikes
care The Dre'ier Piano Co., 1226 Huron road, Cleve-
the note of child
land, Ohio.
need of piano music. The ad states:
The golf tournament will be held daring the day
"Many children find in it a daily inspiration. It starting at 10 a. m. Lunch will be served at the club
develops in them a true love and appreciation of
at 1 p. m. and dini.er at the club at 6:30 p. m.
music. It will keep them interested in their lessons
The following commrttee has been appointed to be
—-eager to learn. It will supply a cultural value t'.iat in charge of the tournament and prizes: Henry
money cannot buy in later years—bringing happiness,
Dreher, chairman; Raymond W. Schirring, Harry R.
popularity and social standing."
Valentine, Ernest S. Germaine, and Charles Yahrling.
NEWS OF THE TRADE
FROM PORTLAND, ORE.
RESPIGHI RECORDS FOR
WELTE-MIGNON LICENSEE
NEW CONSTRUCTION
BAUER PIANOS
exemplify the most
radical and most pro-
gressive development
in piano building in
the present era. They
have no equal in tone
quality, substantial
construction or in-
dividuality.
JULIUS BAUER & COMPANY
Ettabtithed 18S7
305 So. Wabash Avenue, Chicago
Factory: 1335-1345 Alt geld Street
(/Ac
ARTISTIC
IMPRESSING CHILDREN'S
NEED OF GOOD MUSIC
IN EVERY
DETAIL
GOLF TOURNAMENT DURING
OHIO TRADE CONVENTION
MILTON STANDS RIGORS
OF TRIP TO PERU
Staunch Peter Pan Model Did Not Even Need Tuning
on Arrival at Aquanzayo.
George W. Allen, president of the Milton Pianc
Co., New York, recently received an interesting letter
from Forrest S. Barker, a missionary stationed in
Aquanzayo, Peru, South America.
Mr. Barker, on his last furlough to the United
States, visited the R. C. Bollinger Music Company,
Fort Smith, Ark. He wished to secure a piano, but
was apparently rather skeptical as 'to obtaining an
instrument that would withstand the rigors of South
American climate. Mr. Corley of the Bollinger Com-
pany recommended a Milton Peter Pan as a very
HADDORTF PIANO CO.
EOCKFORD.ILL.
Who'eaale
litw T.rk Cn
110 W. 42nd S*
Chie.g.
410 S. Micfeifin A.a
Sao fr«n"»e»
I I I California Si.
The Good Old
SMITH & NIXON
Pianos and Player Pianos
A PLUCKY PIANO DEALER
In sending subscription to Presto-Times, Mrs.
Altha B. Snyder, of Long Beach, Cal., writes: "I am
a woman, sole owner. I have sold pianos here for
five years. 1 refused to let my husband. W. L.
Snyder, rest till the Snyder & Snyder Music Co. here
was doing business. He sold out two years ago to
his partner, the present owner, E. C. Snyder. In my
five years' experience here selling, I have had no
repossessions, a record I am proud of. I am work-
ing for "Better Business Ever."
BUFFALO FIRM TO MOVE.
The Hoffman Piano Co., Buffalo, N. Y., will move
to its new quarters at Main and Goodell streets,
May 1. The new store has large show windows that
will enable the company to continue its excellent
work of window display advertising.
Better than ever, with the same
"Grand Tone In Upright Case."
Grands and Players that every deal-
er likes to seil, for Satisfaction and
Profit.
Smith & Nixon Piano Co.
1229 Miller St., Chicago
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).