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February 25, 1928
15
P R E S T 0-T I M E S
CLARK ROLLS FOR MARCH
Splendid List of Winning Music for Electric
Pianos Issued This Week by Clark
Orchestra Roll Co.
and Cupid, Colonial, Cote, Nelson-Wiggen Style 1,
Ranj-O-Grand, Style 2, Banjo X, Style 3, Styles 4 and
8, Originators, National 20R, Presburg, Price &
Teeple. Rand, Regina, Reichard, Schaeffer, Seeburg
A, 15, C, E, F, K, L. & P. G. A., Starr, Tangley Callia-
phone, Victor and Violophone.
The rolls also are available for pianos using 3-inch
cores: Anderson, Ariston, Armstrong, Autoelectrola,
Billings, Concertrola, Decker Bros., Electratone,
Evans, Haines, Ideal, Wm. A. Johnson, Kibby, King,
Kreiter, Netzow, Reed, Rhapsodist, Schultz, Stand-
ard F and GR, Waltham, Watson and Wilson.
FIRE IN C0NN=P0RTLAND STORE
Company Occupies Temporary Quarters While Build-
ing at 211 Broadway Is Being Remodeled.
The Conn-Portland Music Co. is in temporary
quarters at 305 Merchants Trust building, due to a
The Clark Orchestra Roll Co., De Kalb, 111., has
fire at its store at 211 Broadway, which started in an
issued its March bulletin of music for electric pianos.
adjoining store and spread to the department. The
It includes the new March bulletin of music for elec-
store is being remodeled and will be ready for occu-
tric pianos. It includes the new March numbers,
pancy about March 1. A lire sale is now in progress
foreign rolls, Nelson-Wiggen specials, sacred tunes,
as nearly the entire stock was damaged by smoke or
popular songs and dances, Xylophone rolls and spe-
water. J. E. Meyers, manager, has resigned, and the
PROMOTING BAND CONCERTS.
cial organ arrangements. Special attention is called
branch is in charge of Stanley Bayliss.
to theater specials, 786, 802, 814, 815 and 816, ar- On Wednesday evening, February 8, there was
E. A very, in charge of the recording laboratories of
ranged in a style well adapted to accompaniment of
broadcasted from Station WLS, Chicago, the last of
the Brunswick-Balke-Collender Co. at Los Angeles
pictures.
the series of four programs in which the Bachman was a recent Portland, Ore., visitor, stopping off
Tlie new March rolls are from 913 to 922. No. 916 Band of that city rendered the music on the required from a trip to Seattle where he made a number of
is a "Light Dramatic" collection of six airs; No. 915 and selective lists of the State and National School recordings by the Herb Wiedoeft orchestra, among
programs were arranged by them being the late Al Jolson hit, "Golden Gate."
is Italian, 914 Spanish, and 913 is the St. Patrick's Band Contests. These
:
Day Special. The latter is a sure winner for March the station with the a d of the Educational Music Bu- While in Portland Mr. Avery gave auditions to a
17. The other rolls are composed of popular airs, reau of Chicago and the National Bureau for the number of Portland musicians and announced that he
Advancement of Music, and are one result of the in- would return in May to make recordings, but the
well selected and recorded in the pepful manner of
terest aroused in the band contest movement. The names of the musicians who will record were not
the Clark Orchestra Roll Co.
Bureau advised all the school band leaders on its announced.
Clark Orchestra Rolls are made for the following
list when these broadcasts would take place and that
automatic instruments, 65-note rewind coin operated
Among the recent visitors to the music trade of
electric pianos, using 3 ^ inch cores: Cremona, Eber- they offered a splendid opportunity for the school
Portland, Ore., were Jack Schwartz of the Jack
bands
to
benefit
by
the
interpretations
of
a
profes-
hardt, Empress 65-note, Engelhardt, Eusymphonic,
Schwartz Music Co., and Clyde Wilson, Pacific Coast
Ilarwocrd, Heller, Howard, Jewett, Lehr, Marquette, sional organization.
representative of C. Bruno & Sons.
Midget Orchestra, Monarch, Western Electric A, C,
X, American, Carleton, Casino, Coinola A and C
MUSICIAN OPENS STORE.
The H. Baird Radio Shop and K. E. Johnson's
Dudley Mecum, prominent young musician of
Music
and Radio Shoppe, Lebanon, Tenn., have
Hamilton, ()., has opened a music store and studio
been merged.
at 226 Main street, where he will teach beginners and
advanced students on all instruments, providing in-
We Supply More Than
structors
of recognized ability and long experience.
90%
Mr. Mecum comes back to Hamilton from Don Bes-
of the Piano, Organ
tows Victor recording orchestra. His many friends
and Action Trade in
are
glad to learn of his new venture.
U. S. and Canada
The Piano Repair Shop
Pianos and Phonographs Rebuilt by
Expert Workmen
Pouch Skins
a Specialty
Write for sample book
Supply especially
for REPAIR MEN
Piano Keys Recovered
WITH HEAVY SELECTED
GRAINED IVORINE
$8.00 per set
T.L.LUTKINSInc
4 0 SPRUCE ST.. NEWYORK.N.Y.
ALSO
General Piano Key Work
Playei -actions installed. Instruments
refinished or remodeled and actions and
keys repaired. Work guaranteed. Prices
reasonable.
Our-of-town dealers' repair work solic-
ited. Write tor details and terms.
THE PIANO REPAIR SHOP
339 South Wabath Are.
UNITED SPECIALTY CO.
EXPERIENCED FACTORY SERVICE
Recovering and Rebushing Keys
Repairing Pneumatics
We Make Them the Same as New
FAST SERVICE
We do first-class work at lowest prices
and will not be undersold.
Estimates on special service and prices
on regular work gladly furnished.
MIDWEST PIANO KEY SHOPS
L. H. SIGMUND, Proprietor
PIANO BASS STRINGS — PIANO REPAIR SUPPLIES
(A Suburb of Chicago)
Our new Illustrated Catalogue of Piano
and Player Hardware, Felts and Tools
is now ready. If you haven't received
your copy let us know.
Greater Beauty
TUNERS AND REPAIRERS
and Greater
Comfort
1305-09 North 27th St.,
SCARFS,
CUSH-
IONS,
COVERS
UNITED SPECIALTY CO.
Monticello, Indiana
Manufacturer* of
OTTO R. TREFZ, Jr.
106 W. Water Avenue
NAPERVILLE, ILL.
Give us a Trial Job and be Convinced
SCHAFF
D
iano String Co.
Chicago
Satisfaction and Service Guaranteed
Sample Sent on Request
HIGH GRADE
Folding Organs
School Organs
Bench Cushions, Piano Throws, Bags
for Small Instruments, Upholstered
Bench Tops.
Practice Keyboards
Illustrated Folder* On Request
Period Drapery and Mfg. Co.
NEW ALBANY, IND.
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
Dealers' Attention Solicited
A. L. WHITE MFG. CO.
*15 Englevcod Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.
KEYS RECOVERED AND REBUSHED
FRIELD MILLER & COMPANY
Samples of Work on Request
Prompt and Efficient Service
3355 North Illinois Street, INDIANAPOLIS, IND.
Piano Bass Strings
2009-2021 CLYBOURN AVENUE
Cor er Lewis Street
CHICAGO
FAIRBANKS
PUN0 PLATES
THE FAIRBANKS CO., Springfield, Ohio
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