Presto
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PRESTO-TIMES
June 25, 1927.
HEADLINERS SIGN WITH
AMPICO CORPORATION
Roy Bargy and Lee Sims, Both in Limelight
of Popular Approval, to Record Exclu-
sively for the Ampico Library.
At the Ampico party at the Blackstone Hotel in
Chicago, the week of the convention formal an-
nouncement was made of the addition of Lee Sims
and Roy Bargy to the Ampico lists, and the evening
mark the high spots in the interpretation of today's
colorful, current favorites.
Bargy's personal playing is of dazzling brilliancy,
and in his recordings for the Ampico a name of inter-
national renown is added to the imposing array of
first rank musicians who record for it exclusively.
Lee Sims is, like Bargy, an artist of international
fame in the playing of the music of the day. Radio
fans love Lee Sims. His original style has won for
him the affections of the millions who "listen in"
whenever he is on the air. The acquisition of Lee
Sims as an exclusive artist by the Ampico Corpora-
tion is a matter for more than usual congratulation.
DISTINCTIVE STORY &
CLARK PERIOD MODEL
Story & Clark Piano Company, Chicago, Re-
ports Excellent Results from Recent Show-
ing of New Instruments in Line.
Highly satisfactory sales results are reactions to
the comprehensive convention week exhibit of the
Story & Clark Piano Company, Chicago, at the
spacious showrooms in the beautiful building at 173
North Michigan avenue. There the complete line
was on display, including the new Story & Clark
Period Models in both grand and upright types,
which particularly interested the visiting dealers.
Six distinctive types of Art Grands were shown,
the styles being English 18th Century, Italian 18th
Century, Hepplewhite, Adams Bros., Sheraton and
E. A. Kiselhorst, Head of St. John's Music House,
Louis XVI, all 5 ft. 2 in. in length, but each with dis-
Presents Copy as a "Good-Bye."
tinctive decorative features very pleasing and decid-
edly beautiful.
E. A. Kieselhorst, president of the Kiselhorst Piano
Three new period model Story & Clark players
Company, St. Louis, recently passed out a printed
which also attracted the music merchants were an
leaflet to the Kieselhorst Organization, which con-
Adam Bros, and Louis XVI, both 4 ft. 2 in. in height,
tained the following:
"On the eve of my departure for a three and one- and a 4 ft. 6 in. Sheraton Model. All contained the
new Story & Clark Triple X player action and were
half months' European tour, and in view of the fact
the recipients of much favorable comment.
that the first foreign country I visit will be England.
hi addition to the Period Models mentioned, the
the- birthplace and home of that great man of let-
new Story & Clark electric expression player without
ters, Rudyard Kipling, and the further fact that out-
pedals attracted much attention. This attraction was
standing St. Louisan, Col. Charles A. Lindbergh by
made up in a 4 ft. 2 in. case built with a view of enab-
his wonderful feat, his remarkable character and that
ling the dealer to market it at a most attractive price
of his splendid mother, my mind was attracted as if
and Story & Clark report many orders booked for
by a magnet to Rudyard Kipling's verses, ''If," which
it together with a very nice business on the regular
are the most beautiful and truthful set of verses ever
Story & Clark lines including the Period Models.
written. 1 pass it on to each of you, in the hope that
you will keep it where you can refer to it frequently,
because it w:ll be of great benefit to you individually,
as well as your association with the reliable old House
of Kieselhorst, now nearing its 50th milestone."
SEES STIMULATION IN
RUDYARD KIPLING VERSES
TRADE NEWS IN THE
BALTIMORE MUSIC FIELD
ROY BARGY.
was made memorable by the personal appearance of
Roy Bargy, who played several numbers which were
highly acclaimed by the guests of the Ampico Cor-
poration.
Mr. Bargy lias won for himself a wide popularity,
and is one of the most prominent figures in the school
IF
If you can keep your head when all about you
Are losing theirs and blaming it on you;
If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you,
But make allowance for their doubting too;
If you can wait and not be tired by waiting,
Or being lied about, don't deal in lies,
Or being hated, don't give way to hating,
And yet don't look too good, nor talk too wise.
If you can dream and not make dreams your master;
If you can think—and not make thoughts your aim;
If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster
And treat those two impostors jast the same;
If you can bear to hear the truth you've spoken
Twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools,
Or watch the things you gave your life to, broken,
And stoop to build them up with worn-out tools.
If you can make one heap of all your winnings,
And risk it on one turn of pitch-and-toss.
And lose and start again at your beginnings
And never breathe a word about your loss;
If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew
To serve your turn long after they are gone
And so hold on when there is nothing in you
Except the will which says to them, "Hold on."
If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue.
Or walk with kings—nor lose the common touch;
If neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you.
If a!l men count with you, but none too m.ich;
If you can fill the unforgiving minute
With sixty seconds' worth of distance run,
Yours is the earth and everything that's in it.
And—which is more—vou'll be a man, mv sou.
LEE SIMS.
of younger musicians who are bringing popular music
to a place where it must be considered a real con-
tribution to the art. His own orchestra at the Hotel
Stevens is one of those superlative organizations that
Frederick P. Stieff Elected Vice-President of Retail
Merchants' Association—Other News.
Frederick P. Stieff, of the Chas. M. Stieff Com-
pany, piano dealers, Baltimore, Md., was elected vice-
president of the Retail Merchants' Association of
Baltimore at a meeting of the board of directors held
last week at the Hotel Rennert.
New and larger quarters have been acquired by
Oldewurtels' Music Shop at 580 North Gay street,
which it will occupy following completion of remodel-
ing and improvements now being made.
Many music teachers of Baltimore are co-operating
with the Baltimore Music Trades' Association in the
Children's Piano Playing Contest being promoted
under the auspices of the local music dealers. They
arc having all of their pupils enroll. One of them,
Mrs. Margaret Dunn, has entered 35 of her pupils.
A one hundred piece band is being organized by
the local branch store of C. G. Conn, Ltd., 402 North
Howard street. To date eighty-eight young men and
young women of Baltimore have enrolled, leaving
only twelve more members necessary to complete the
band. Membership dues in the band are 25 cents
weekly. Those who do not have instruments of their
own are renting them from the store at a weekly rate
of $1. Arrangements have been made by the store to
give instructions to the members of the newly organ-
ized band. Due to the fact that Conn band instru-
ments are being used and that it is being organized
and sponsored by the Conn store, the band can truly
be called a Conn baud.
THE "LITTLE WONDER."
THE JUNE TAG.
Weiser & Sons, Chicago, lias received satisfactory
proof that the "Little Wonder" grand is well named.
In a folder issued to the trade the following is said
about the little instrument: "Not a detail has been
overlooked in the completion of this little piano.
Aside from its wonderful tonal qualities, it is beauti-
ful to look at. It is symmetrical throughout, the
legs, the lyre and all else conform to the small case.
Its weight, of approximately 200 pounds, makes it
just as easy to move around as a piece of furniture."
All Straube pianos shipped during the month of
June are distinguished by a tag, and the Straube
Piano Co., Hammond, Ind., believes this will help
dealers in getting the difficult prospect sold. The
company advises dealers to send orders for what they
may need during the month of June at an early date.
"From reports received from dealers in many parts
of the country, business is showing signs of marked
improvement. We hope this is the case with you,"
writes the sales department of the Hammond industry.
PRESTO BUYERS' GUIDE
GOLDSMITH
Price 50 Cents
Players and Pianos
PRESTO PUBLISHING CO.
Have Every "Ad vantage in Quality and Results
to the Dealers
An Investigation Will Prove It
CHICAGO
GOLDSMITH PIANO COMPANY
1225-1227 Miller Street, CHICAGO
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PRESTO-TIMES
June 25, 1927.
HEADLINERS SIGN WITH
AMPICO CORPORATION
Roy Bargy and Lee Sims, Both in Limelight
of Popular Approval, to Record Exclu-
sively for the Ampico Library.
At the Ampico party at the Blackstone Hotel in
Chicago, the week of the convention formal an-
nouncement was made of the addition of Lee Sims
and Roy Bargy to the Ampico lists, and the evening
mark the high spots in the interpretation of today's
colorful, current favorites.
Bargy's personal playing is of dazzling brilliancy,
and in his recordings for the Ampico a name of inter-
national renown is added to the imposing array of
first rank musicians who record for it exclusively.
Lee Sims is, like Bargy, an artist of international
fame in the playing of the music of the day. Radio
fans love Lee Sims. His original style has won for
him the affections of the millions who "listen in"
whenever he is on the air. The acquisition of Lee
Sims as an exclusive artist by the Ampico Corpora-
tion is a matter for more than usual congratulation.
DISTINCTIVE STORY &
CLARK PERIOD MODEL
Story & Clark Piano Company, Chicago, Re-
ports Excellent Results from Recent Show-
ing of New Instruments in Line.
Highly satisfactory sales results are reactions to
the comprehensive convention week exhibit of the
Story & Clark Piano Company, Chicago, at the
spacious showrooms in the beautiful building at 173
North Michigan avenue. There the complete line
was on display, including the new Story & Clark
Period Models in both grand and upright types,
which particularly interested the visiting dealers.
Six distinctive types of Art Grands were shown,
the styles being English 18th Century, Italian 18th
Century, Hepplewhite, Adams Bros., Sheraton and
E. A. Kiselhorst, Head of St. John's Music House,
Louis XVI, all 5 ft. 2 in. in length, but each with dis-
Presents Copy as a "Good-Bye."
tinctive decorative features very pleasing and decid-
edly beautiful.
E. A. Kieselhorst, president of the Kiselhorst Piano
Three new period model Story & Clark players
Company, St. Louis, recently passed out a printed
which also attracted the music merchants were an
leaflet to the Kieselhorst Organization, which con-
Adam Bros, and Louis XVI, both 4 ft. 2 in. in height,
tained the following:
"On the eve of my departure for a three and one- and a 4 ft. 6 in. Sheraton Model. All contained the
new Story & Clark Triple X player action and were
half months' European tour, and in view of the fact
the recipients of much favorable comment.
that the first foreign country I visit will be England.
hi addition to the Period Models mentioned, the
the- birthplace and home of that great man of let-
new Story & Clark electric expression player without
ters, Rudyard Kipling, and the further fact that out-
pedals attracted much attention. This attraction was
standing St. Louisan, Col. Charles A. Lindbergh by
made up in a 4 ft. 2 in. case built with a view of enab-
his wonderful feat, his remarkable character and that
ling the dealer to market it at a most attractive price
of his splendid mother, my mind was attracted as if
and Story & Clark report many orders booked for
by a magnet to Rudyard Kipling's verses, ''If," which
it together with a very nice business on the regular
are the most beautiful and truthful set of verses ever
Story & Clark lines including the Period Models.
written. 1 pass it on to each of you, in the hope that
you will keep it where you can refer to it frequently,
because it w:ll be of great benefit to you individually,
as well as your association with the reliable old House
of Kieselhorst, now nearing its 50th milestone."
SEES STIMULATION IN
RUDYARD KIPLING VERSES
TRADE NEWS IN THE
BALTIMORE MUSIC FIELD
ROY BARGY.
was made memorable by the personal appearance of
Roy Bargy, who played several numbers which were
highly acclaimed by the guests of the Ampico Cor-
poration.
Mr. Bargy lias won for himself a wide popularity,
and is one of the most prominent figures in the school
IF
If you can keep your head when all about you
Are losing theirs and blaming it on you;
If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you,
But make allowance for their doubting too;
If you can wait and not be tired by waiting,
Or being lied about, don't deal in lies,
Or being hated, don't give way to hating,
And yet don't look too good, nor talk too wise.
If you can dream and not make dreams your master;
If you can think—and not make thoughts your aim;
If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster
And treat those two impostors jast the same;
If you can bear to hear the truth you've spoken
Twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools,
Or watch the things you gave your life to, broken,
And stoop to build them up with worn-out tools.
If you can make one heap of all your winnings,
And risk it on one turn of pitch-and-toss.
And lose and start again at your beginnings
And never breathe a word about your loss;
If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew
To serve your turn long after they are gone
And so hold on when there is nothing in you
Except the will which says to them, "Hold on."
If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue.
Or walk with kings—nor lose the common touch;
If neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you.
If a!l men count with you, but none too m.ich;
If you can fill the unforgiving minute
With sixty seconds' worth of distance run,
Yours is the earth and everything that's in it.
And—which is more—vou'll be a man, mv sou.
LEE SIMS.
of younger musicians who are bringing popular music
to a place where it must be considered a real con-
tribution to the art. His own orchestra at the Hotel
Stevens is one of those superlative organizations that
Frederick P. Stieff Elected Vice-President of Retail
Merchants' Association—Other News.
Frederick P. Stieff, of the Chas. M. Stieff Com-
pany, piano dealers, Baltimore, Md., was elected vice-
president of the Retail Merchants' Association of
Baltimore at a meeting of the board of directors held
last week at the Hotel Rennert.
New and larger quarters have been acquired by
Oldewurtels' Music Shop at 580 North Gay street,
which it will occupy following completion of remodel-
ing and improvements now being made.
Many music teachers of Baltimore are co-operating
with the Baltimore Music Trades' Association in the
Children's Piano Playing Contest being promoted
under the auspices of the local music dealers. They
arc having all of their pupils enroll. One of them,
Mrs. Margaret Dunn, has entered 35 of her pupils.
A one hundred piece band is being organized by
the local branch store of C. G. Conn, Ltd., 402 North
Howard street. To date eighty-eight young men and
young women of Baltimore have enrolled, leaving
only twelve more members necessary to complete the
band. Membership dues in the band are 25 cents
weekly. Those who do not have instruments of their
own are renting them from the store at a weekly rate
of $1. Arrangements have been made by the store to
give instructions to the members of the newly organ-
ized band. Due to the fact that Conn band instru-
ments are being used and that it is being organized
and sponsored by the Conn store, the band can truly
be called a Conn baud.
THE "LITTLE WONDER."
THE JUNE TAG.
Weiser & Sons, Chicago, lias received satisfactory
proof that the "Little Wonder" grand is well named.
In a folder issued to the trade the following is said
about the little instrument: "Not a detail has been
overlooked in the completion of this little piano.
Aside from its wonderful tonal qualities, it is beauti-
ful to look at. It is symmetrical throughout, the
legs, the lyre and all else conform to the small case.
Its weight, of approximately 200 pounds, makes it
just as easy to move around as a piece of furniture."
All Straube pianos shipped during the month of
June are distinguished by a tag, and the Straube
Piano Co., Hammond, Ind., believes this will help
dealers in getting the difficult prospect sold. The
company advises dealers to send orders for what they
may need during the month of June at an early date.
"From reports received from dealers in many parts
of the country, business is showing signs of marked
improvement. We hope this is the case with you,"
writes the sales department of the Hammond industry.
PRESTO BUYERS' GUIDE
GOLDSMITH
Price 50 Cents
Players and Pianos
PRESTO PUBLISHING CO.
Have Every "Ad vantage in Quality and Results
to the Dealers
An Investigation Will Prove It
CHICAGO
GOLDSMITH PIANO COMPANY
1225-1227 Miller Street, 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).