Presto
Issue: 1927 2147 - Page 12
September 24, 1927
PRESTO-TIMES
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ment's rural extension directors, especially in their
work among the clubs of young people.
The scheme detailed in the new booklet is de-
scribed as "an elastic plan for utilizing the talking
machine in a creative way as an educational and
recreational instrument."
The pamphlet contains
National Bureau for the Advancement of Music complete directions for presenting in this form three
favorite operas, "Aida," "Carmen" and "Martha."
Issues Plans for Wider Uses of
These include lists of all the records from the three
operas now available in the catalogs of the different
Phonograph in Scheme.
manufacturers. It is pointed out that those lists will
Another example of the work being done' by the be gradually swelled as the companies issue more
National Bureau for the Advancement of Music in
of the opera records with the new improved re-
stimulating interest in the various musical instru- cording.
ments is provided by its new pamphlet, "Giving
It is further emphasized the finest phonograph ob-
Opera with the Phonograph." This publication is a tainable
should be used for the performance, and that
companion booklet to the bureau's pamphlets on the the
most
desirable machine is one of the newly per-
piano, the band orchestra instruments, the harmonica fected instruments
of the various companies.
and other instruments. There are five publications
This new pamphlet is prepared for the use of
devoted-definitely to the piano, besides several others
schools, music clubs, women's study groups, junior
that treat it in less detail; eight relating to the band
and orchestra instruments; one on the harmonica Chautauquas, Camp Fire Girls, Boy Scouts, Girl
Scouts, Girl Reserves, 4-H Clubs and other educa-
and one on the toy symphony.
tional or recreational groups.
Several of the bureau's other publications give
specific suggestions leading to a greater use of the
phonograph. For instance that instrument and the
player-piano are an absolute essential to the music
memory contest, which originated in the home of the
bureau's director, C. M. Tremaine. In the bureau's
general pamphlet on that subject is a list of one Everett Piano Added to Its Wide Range of Grands
by Sherman, Clay & Co.
hundred compositions most frequently used in the
memory contests, That list is made up solely of
Sherman, Clay & Co. of Portland, Ore., has added
numbers available on records or rolls. The manufac- the Everett piano to its already large list of grand
turers were asked to place these numbers on their pianos and are featuring it in an artistic window' dis-
preferential lists as far as stock was concerned and
play, with an Everett grand of the Hepplewhite
in filling orders. Thus the double purpose has been period as the central features of the display.
accomplished of indicating to the manufacturers what
L. E. Larson, formerly manager of the phono-
numbers are likely to be called for and to school graph
department of the Sieberling, Lucas Music Co.,
music supervisors the numbers likely to be easily of Portland,
Ore., has joined the piano force of the
obtainable.
Sherman, Clay & Co. branch of that city.
This use of the talking machine and the player-
I. E. Sklare, manager of the Remick Song Shop of
piano is also being developed in the rural districts
Portland, Ore., furnished the entertainment for the
through the bureau's new leaflet, "Suggestions for
Shrine weekly luncheon the week of September 12,
Music Memory Contest Procedure in Rural Com- and put over a big hit.
munity Clubs," now being utilized by the govern-
NEW BUREAU BOOKS
AIDS LOVE OF MUSIC
LATE ITEMS OF TRAM
NEWS FROM PORTLAND, ORE.
TO ADD PIANOS.
WILLIAMS
PIANOS
The policy of the Williams House ia and always
has been to depend upon excellence of product
instead of alluring price. Such a policy does not
attract bargain hunters. It does, however, win the
hearty approval and support of a very desirable
•nd substantial patronage.
WILLIAWS
^
J S T S 5 3 £ CHICAGO
For a
Bigger and Better
Business
There is nothing to compare
with the complete line of
M. SCHULZ CO.
The Players are RIGHT in
everything t h a t means
money to the dealers and
satisfaction to the public
You will never do anything better
than when you get in touch with
M. SCHULZ CO.,
711 Milwaukee Avenue
CHICAGO
SOUTHERN BRANCH: 730 Candler Bldg., ATLANTA, GA.
The Good Old
Information comes to Presto-Times that an impor-
tant department store in Los Angeles is planning to
take on a line of pianos, a line of trade in which this
particular store has not been engaged heretofore. It
is stated in fact, that the management of this store
has already solicited the agency of a certain well
known piano and is ready to negotiate for one or
two additional agencies.
SMITH & NIXON
SELLS FROM HOME.
Better than ever, with the same
"Grand Tone In Upright Case."
Grands and Players that every deal-
er likes to sell, for Satisfaction and
Profit.
The following announcement was presented in a
Grandville, Mich., paper this week: "Having dis-
continued the music store of Bolt & Rietberg, 1520
Grandville avenue, I wish to notify the public that
1 have retained the agency of a high grade piano
which I wish to sell from mv home."
THE KOHLER INDUSTRIE
Pianos and Player Pianos
Smith & Nixon Piano Co.
1229 MiUer St., Chicago
of NEW YORK
AFFILIATED
COMPANIES
anufactoring for the trade
Upright and Grand Pianos
Plaver Pianos
Welte Mignon (Licensee) Repro-
ducing Pianos
De Luxe Player Actions
Standard Player Actions
Welte Mignon (Licensee) Repro-
ducing Actions
Expression Player Actions
Piano Hammers
Bass Strings
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.
Wholesale Chicago Office and Service "Departments
San Francisco Office
458 Vhelan ^Building
KOHLER INDUSTRIES
1222 KIMBALL B U I L D I N G
CHICAGO
JULIUS BAUER & COMPANY
Ettablithed 18S7
Feciory and Office: 1335-1345 Altgeld Street
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PRESTO-TIMES
12
ment's rural extension directors, especially in their
work among the clubs of young people.
The scheme detailed in the new booklet is de-
scribed as "an elastic plan for utilizing the talking
machine in a creative way as an educational and
recreational instrument."
The pamphlet contains
National Bureau for the Advancement of Music complete directions for presenting in this form three
favorite operas, "Aida," "Carmen" and "Martha."
Issues Plans for Wider Uses of
These include lists of all the records from the three
operas now available in the catalogs of the different
Phonograph in Scheme.
manufacturers. It is pointed out that those lists will
Another example of the work being done' by the be gradually swelled as the companies issue more
National Bureau for the Advancement of Music in
of the opera records with the new improved re-
stimulating interest in the various musical instru- cording.
ments is provided by its new pamphlet, "Giving
It is further emphasized the finest phonograph ob-
Opera with the Phonograph." This publication is a tainable
should be used for the performance, and that
companion booklet to the bureau's pamphlets on the the
most
desirable machine is one of the newly per-
piano, the band orchestra instruments, the harmonica fected instruments
of the various companies.
and other instruments. There are five publications
This new pamphlet is prepared for the use of
devoted-definitely to the piano, besides several others
schools, music clubs, women's study groups, junior
that treat it in less detail; eight relating to the band
and orchestra instruments; one on the harmonica Chautauquas, Camp Fire Girls, Boy Scouts, Girl
Scouts, Girl Reserves, 4-H Clubs and other educa-
and one on the toy symphony.
tional or recreational groups.
Several of the bureau's other publications give
specific suggestions leading to a greater use of the
phonograph. For instance that instrument and the
player-piano are an absolute essential to the music
memory contest, which originated in the home of the
bureau's director, C. M. Tremaine. In the bureau's
general pamphlet on that subject is a list of one Everett Piano Added to Its Wide Range of Grands
by Sherman, Clay & Co.
hundred compositions most frequently used in the
memory contests, That list is made up solely of
Sherman, Clay & Co. of Portland, Ore., has added
numbers available on records or rolls. The manufac- the Everett piano to its already large list of grand
turers were asked to place these numbers on their pianos and are featuring it in an artistic window' dis-
preferential lists as far as stock was concerned and
play, with an Everett grand of the Hepplewhite
in filling orders. Thus the double purpose has been period as the central features of the display.
accomplished of indicating to the manufacturers what
L. E. Larson, formerly manager of the phono-
numbers are likely to be called for and to school graph
department of the Sieberling, Lucas Music Co.,
music supervisors the numbers likely to be easily of Portland,
Ore., has joined the piano force of the
obtainable.
Sherman, Clay & Co. branch of that city.
This use of the talking machine and the player-
I. E. Sklare, manager of the Remick Song Shop of
piano is also being developed in the rural districts
Portland, Ore., furnished the entertainment for the
through the bureau's new leaflet, "Suggestions for
Shrine weekly luncheon the week of September 12,
Music Memory Contest Procedure in Rural Com- and put over a big hit.
munity Clubs," now being utilized by the govern-
NEW BUREAU BOOKS
AIDS LOVE OF MUSIC
LATE ITEMS OF TRAM
NEWS FROM PORTLAND, ORE.
TO ADD PIANOS.
WILLIAMS
PIANOS
The policy of the Williams House ia and always
has been to depend upon excellence of product
instead of alluring price. Such a policy does not
attract bargain hunters. It does, however, win the
hearty approval and support of a very desirable
•nd substantial patronage.
WILLIAWS
^
J S T S 5 3 £ CHICAGO
For a
Bigger and Better
Business
There is nothing to compare
with the complete line of
M. SCHULZ CO.
The Players are RIGHT in
everything t h a t means
money to the dealers and
satisfaction to the public
You will never do anything better
than when you get in touch with
M. SCHULZ CO.,
711 Milwaukee Avenue
CHICAGO
SOUTHERN BRANCH: 730 Candler Bldg., ATLANTA, GA.
The Good Old
Information comes to Presto-Times that an impor-
tant department store in Los Angeles is planning to
take on a line of pianos, a line of trade in which this
particular store has not been engaged heretofore. It
is stated in fact, that the management of this store
has already solicited the agency of a certain well
known piano and is ready to negotiate for one or
two additional agencies.
SMITH & NIXON
SELLS FROM HOME.
Better than ever, with the same
"Grand Tone In Upright Case."
Grands and Players that every deal-
er likes to sell, for Satisfaction and
Profit.
The following announcement was presented in a
Grandville, Mich., paper this week: "Having dis-
continued the music store of Bolt & Rietberg, 1520
Grandville avenue, I wish to notify the public that
1 have retained the agency of a high grade piano
which I wish to sell from mv home."
THE KOHLER INDUSTRIE
Pianos and Player Pianos
Smith & Nixon Piano Co.
1229 MiUer St., Chicago
of NEW YORK
AFFILIATED
COMPANIES
anufactoring for the trade
Upright and Grand Pianos
Plaver Pianos
Welte Mignon (Licensee) Repro-
ducing Pianos
De Luxe Player Actions
Standard Player Actions
Welte Mignon (Licensee) Repro-
ducing Actions
Expression Player Actions
Piano Hammers
Bass Strings
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.
Wholesale Chicago Office and Service "Departments
San Francisco Office
458 Vhelan ^Building
KOHLER INDUSTRIES
1222 KIMBALL B U I L D I N G
CHICAGO
JULIUS BAUER & COMPANY
Ettablithed 18S7
Feciory and Office: 1335-1345 Altgeld Street
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).