Presto
Issue: 1927 2150 - Page 11
October 15, 1927
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PRESTO-TIMES
FRANK BANTA JOINS THE
RANKS OF AMPICO ARTISTS
New Pianist and Master of the Classics Represented
in Galaxy of Ampico Artists.
In the November list of popular recordings an-
nounced in the Ampico Magazine the name of Frank
Banta appears as the latest addition to the galaxy
won for him a large and enthusiastic public, and with
the acquisition of Frank Banta, the lists of popular
artists recording exclusively for the Ampico are en-
riched with the name of another country-wide
favorite.
ART GILLAM PRAISES TONE
OF JESSE FRENCH GRAND
"Whispering Pianist," Following Recital at Mobile,
Ala., States His Opinion in Letter.
Art Gillam, the "Whispering Pianist," played re-
cently at the Saenger Theater, Mobile, Ala., using
the Jesse French & Sons grand piano in his inter-
esting act. The recital by the widely known pianist
was an attraction bringing a big attendance to the
theater at every performance. The following letter
to J. H. Reach, manager of the Mobile store of the
Jesse French & Sons Piano Co., expresses the opin-
ion of Mr. Gillam about the Jesse French & Sons
grand:
"I wish to thank you for the use of the Jesse
French Baby Grand which you placed at my dis-
posal when playing in Mobile at the Saenger Theater.
"I want to say that I have never had the pleasure
of playing on a sweeter tone or more responsive
piano than the Jesse French Baby Grand, and I can
heartily recommend it as an instrument above the
average to anyone that wants tone and quality."
R. O. BURGESS IN VERMONT.
Robert O. Burgess, who until recently has been
connected with the Werner Industries, of Cincinnati,
is now located at Rutland, Vermont. Mr. Burgess
made the change from the Werner Industries when
that concern decided to discontinue piano manufac-
turing, which decision has to all appearances been
completely carried out.
FRANK BANTA.
HARRY W. WERT LOCATED.
of pianists recording exclusively for that reproducing
piano.
Frank Banta has long been known as one of the
most gifted and brilliant of the musicians devoting
their talents to the popular music of the day. His
phonograph records and concert appearances have
Harry W. Wert, formerly manager of the piano
department of the Pearson Piano Company, Indian-
apolis, Ind., and who accepted a position with the
W. W. Kimball Co.'s branch house at Kansas City,
Mo., is now comfortably located in his new home and
much pleased with his present surroundings.
LATE NEWS IN THE
INDIANAPOLIS TRADE
Activity of Piano Dealers in Indiana City
Rewarded with Good Sales—Many Trav-
elers Visit Trade This Week.
On Monday last week at the usual sales meeting of
the Pearson Piano Company W. Tatroe and C. B.
Amorous of the Aeolian Company addressed the
salesmen; the address was along the educational line
of selling.
George P. Shaffer of the Lester Piano Company,
Philadelphia, was a guest at the Pearson Piano Com-
pany's warerooms this week. Geo. Mansfield of the
Everett Piano Company was another visitor during
the week.
Christena-Teague Piano Company, which broad-
casted their firt program on Wednesday evening of
last week, received many complimentary letters prais-
ing their quartet and orchestra. The program will
be broadcasted every Wednesday evening from
WFBM, Indianapolis Athletic Club studio. Ted Per-
kins of the Gulbransen Company, Chicago, called
on the company during the week.
The com-
pany reports that the bulk of the business during
the month of September was with the Gulbransen
instruments. Mr. Morse, traveling representative of
Chickering & Sons, was a caller during the week.
Charles Howe of the House of Wurlit^er spent
several days in Indianapolis last week.
The contest under the direction of the house organ
known as Musico, published by the Jesse French &
Sons at New Castle, closed last week. One of the
honors won by the salesmen of the Wilking Music
Company, which was the highest of the organization,
was 500 points, another 300 and another 265. These
points entitle the boys to some excellent prizes in
valuable merchandise.
ARTIST AT WEAVER FACTORY.
Miss Marie Houston, the famous lyric soprano,
and her accompanist, Miss Margaret Vernier, recently
visited the factory of the Weaver Piano Co., Inc.,
York, Pa. Miss Houston uses a Weaver piano ex-
clusively in New York city and enjoys a visit to the
Weaver factory whenever possible.
THE IDEAL GIFT FOR YOUR SALESMEN
There Could Be No Better
Helper for the Salesmen In Closing Piano Sales Than
PRESTO BUYERS' GUIDE
It is used by hundreds of Piano Dealers and Salesmen, and is in
the hands of a large proportion of the General Music Merchants.
The 1927 issue of the Buyers' Guide, like all past editions,
is entirely sold out. Orders for the 1928 edition should be
placed now to insure prompt delivery when off the press.
Price 50 cents per copy; $5 per dozen.
PRESTO BUYERS' GUIDE: The Invaluable Aid to Dealers and Salesmen.
Address all communications to
Presto Publishing Co.
417 South Dearborn Street
Buyers' Guide Division
Chicago, Illinois, U. S. A.
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11
PRESTO-TIMES
FRANK BANTA JOINS THE
RANKS OF AMPICO ARTISTS
New Pianist and Master of the Classics Represented
in Galaxy of Ampico Artists.
In the November list of popular recordings an-
nounced in the Ampico Magazine the name of Frank
Banta appears as the latest addition to the galaxy
won for him a large and enthusiastic public, and with
the acquisition of Frank Banta, the lists of popular
artists recording exclusively for the Ampico are en-
riched with the name of another country-wide
favorite.
ART GILLAM PRAISES TONE
OF JESSE FRENCH GRAND
"Whispering Pianist," Following Recital at Mobile,
Ala., States His Opinion in Letter.
Art Gillam, the "Whispering Pianist," played re-
cently at the Saenger Theater, Mobile, Ala., using
the Jesse French & Sons grand piano in his inter-
esting act. The recital by the widely known pianist
was an attraction bringing a big attendance to the
theater at every performance. The following letter
to J. H. Reach, manager of the Mobile store of the
Jesse French & Sons Piano Co., expresses the opin-
ion of Mr. Gillam about the Jesse French & Sons
grand:
"I wish to thank you for the use of the Jesse
French Baby Grand which you placed at my dis-
posal when playing in Mobile at the Saenger Theater.
"I want to say that I have never had the pleasure
of playing on a sweeter tone or more responsive
piano than the Jesse French Baby Grand, and I can
heartily recommend it as an instrument above the
average to anyone that wants tone and quality."
R. O. BURGESS IN VERMONT.
Robert O. Burgess, who until recently has been
connected with the Werner Industries, of Cincinnati,
is now located at Rutland, Vermont. Mr. Burgess
made the change from the Werner Industries when
that concern decided to discontinue piano manufac-
turing, which decision has to all appearances been
completely carried out.
FRANK BANTA.
HARRY W. WERT LOCATED.
of pianists recording exclusively for that reproducing
piano.
Frank Banta has long been known as one of the
most gifted and brilliant of the musicians devoting
their talents to the popular music of the day. His
phonograph records and concert appearances have
Harry W. Wert, formerly manager of the piano
department of the Pearson Piano Company, Indian-
apolis, Ind., and who accepted a position with the
W. W. Kimball Co.'s branch house at Kansas City,
Mo., is now comfortably located in his new home and
much pleased with his present surroundings.
LATE NEWS IN THE
INDIANAPOLIS TRADE
Activity of Piano Dealers in Indiana City
Rewarded with Good Sales—Many Trav-
elers Visit Trade This Week.
On Monday last week at the usual sales meeting of
the Pearson Piano Company W. Tatroe and C. B.
Amorous of the Aeolian Company addressed the
salesmen; the address was along the educational line
of selling.
George P. Shaffer of the Lester Piano Company,
Philadelphia, was a guest at the Pearson Piano Com-
pany's warerooms this week. Geo. Mansfield of the
Everett Piano Company was another visitor during
the week.
Christena-Teague Piano Company, which broad-
casted their firt program on Wednesday evening of
last week, received many complimentary letters prais-
ing their quartet and orchestra. The program will
be broadcasted every Wednesday evening from
WFBM, Indianapolis Athletic Club studio. Ted Per-
kins of the Gulbransen Company, Chicago, called
on the company during the week.
The com-
pany reports that the bulk of the business during
the month of September was with the Gulbransen
instruments. Mr. Morse, traveling representative of
Chickering & Sons, was a caller during the week.
Charles Howe of the House of Wurlit^er spent
several days in Indianapolis last week.
The contest under the direction of the house organ
known as Musico, published by the Jesse French &
Sons at New Castle, closed last week. One of the
honors won by the salesmen of the Wilking Music
Company, which was the highest of the organization,
was 500 points, another 300 and another 265. These
points entitle the boys to some excellent prizes in
valuable merchandise.
ARTIST AT WEAVER FACTORY.
Miss Marie Houston, the famous lyric soprano,
and her accompanist, Miss Margaret Vernier, recently
visited the factory of the Weaver Piano Co., Inc.,
York, Pa. Miss Houston uses a Weaver piano ex-
clusively in New York city and enjoys a visit to the
Weaver factory whenever possible.
THE IDEAL GIFT FOR YOUR SALESMEN
There Could Be No Better
Helper for the Salesmen In Closing Piano Sales Than
PRESTO BUYERS' GUIDE
It is used by hundreds of Piano Dealers and Salesmen, and is in
the hands of a large proportion of the General Music Merchants.
The 1927 issue of the Buyers' Guide, like all past editions,
is entirely sold out. Orders for the 1928 edition should be
placed now to insure prompt delivery when off the press.
Price 50 cents per copy; $5 per dozen.
PRESTO BUYERS' GUIDE: The Invaluable Aid to Dealers and Salesmen.
Address all communications to
Presto Publishing Co.
417 South Dearborn Street
Buyers' Guide Division
Chicago, Illinois, U. S. A.
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).