Presto
Issue: 1928 2180 - Page 11
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P R E S T 0-T I M E S
May 12, 1928
NEW SHERMAN, CLAY & CO'S.
STORE IN CHEHALIS, WASH.
BALDWINS FOR POLYTECHNIC
Special Plans to Suit Business Carried Out in Con-
struction of New Building.
Sherman, Clay & Co. has leased the C. A. Moore
building in Chehalis, Wash., and expect to open a
larger and better store in that city than ever before.
The new store is to be modern in every way, and
in many ways meet the needs of the company. Ad-
justments on the. company's recent heavy fire loss
have been made and while the new building is being
constructed the company will temporarily conduct
its business in the Brunswig building on Chehalis
avenue. All the fire damaged stock has been sent
away, and an entirely new stock has been sent to
Chehalis.
Final arrangements for the local store were made
recently when R. E. Robinson of Seattle, general
manager for the Pacific coast; H. T. Campbell of
Tacorria and W. V. Jeffers of Seattle were in Che-
halis. Mr. Jeffers is to have charge in the Chehalis
territory, and will move his family to that city. Miss
Beulah Brown of Bellingham, experienced in phono-
graphs and records, is to move to Chehalis and have
charge of that department of the business.
SPECIAL FILMS FOR
MUSIC WEEK EVENTS
Incidents in Life of Great Composers Dramatized for
Screen with Suitable Synchronized Music.
The lives of the great composers have been drama-
tized for the screen by Producer Fitzpatrick in his
Famous Music Masters series and each subject is
synchronized with a score of the composer's own
music. Each score is issued so that it may be played
by a symphony orchestra or an individual at the
piano or organ. The films are for use during Music
Week, May 6 to 12.
Composers whose lives and music have inspired
Famous Music Master films are: Mendelssohn, Bee-
thoven, Bizet, Liszt, Chopin, Handel, Wagner, Haydn,
Mozart, Balfe, Verdi, Nevin, Strauss, Schumann,
Rossini, Brahms and Gounod. Inspired by the inter-
national interest in the Franz Schubert Centennial
being celebrated this year. Mr. Fitzpatrick traveled
to Vienna and there made an authentic picturization
of the most notable incidents in the life of the com-
poser, who is portrayed in the film of Franz Slavicek,
of the Vienna Opera Company.
Local music clubs throughout the country are ar-
ranging to have the Famous Music Masters play a
prominent part in their National Music Week pro-
grams.
The Polytechnic Institute, Ruston, La., is most en-
thusiastic about the three Baldwin grand pianos and
fourteen Hamilton upright pianos just purchased for
the music department. Reading from left to right
in the accompanying picture are Fred Holloway,
, - , , ir.ulur: Mi>> Deri- llaskcll, teacher; J. R.
Conift", president of the institute; Mrs. Stella Kidd,
teacher; L. L. Brown, teacher; and O. C. Rollwage,
Baldwin wholesale representative. The inset shows
the car of pianos being unloaded.
very easily, but besides that it isn't going to hurt any
of us out at the factory at Rockford to take a little
time to run in and meet you there, even if it's just to
say, 'Hello.' Let us know when you're coming.
There may be other things we can do besides sell
you some pianos!"
A. G. GULBRANSEN SUGGESTS
FEATURE FOR WORLD'S FAIR
In Letter to Rufus C. Dawes He Favors International
Music Festival of Unique Character.
ADAM CARROLL POPULAR
PIANIST AT AMPICO HOUR
An international music festival, bringing together
the most famous conductors, singing societies, mili-
tary bands, orchestras, choruses and choirs of Europe
and America as the spiritual message of Chicago's
Favorite Composer and Player Broadcasts "Racing centennial celebration was suggested last week in
Down the Black and Whites."
a letter to Rufus C. Dawes, president of the world's
fair committee, by A. G. Gulbransen, president of the
On Thursday evening, April 26, Adam Carroll, the Gulbransen Company, Chicago, sponsor of opera in
American pianist, was the artist of the Ampico Hour
English and of Christmas carol singing. Chicago's
of Music, broadcast through Station WJZ and the position as one of the world's greatest musical cen-
Blue Network.
ters. Air. Gulbransen pointed out, would be greatly
Mr. Carroll is one of the younger school of popular enhanced by the staging of a program which would
composers whose works and interpretations have give every nation an opportunity to express itself
brought about a serious consideration of jazz and its in the one universal language—music.
rhythms as a real contribution to the art of music.
"Such a carnival," said Mr. Gulbransen, "would
Mr. Carroll has made appearances in various theaters
throughout the United States and has been a member impart to the fair a spiritual element that would not
soon be forgotten. Programs could be arranged fea-
of Paul Whiteman's orchestra.
"Now, Mr. Dealer, when you come to Chicago,"
Many ballads and piano novelties are listed among turing the music of each nation and introducing such
says the Schumann Piano Co., Rockford, in "Iwan- his works as a composer, one of which he played on organizations as bands, choruses and orchestras.
tokno," its clever little house organ, "call and see our the Ampico Hour of Music, "Racing Down the Black
"Chicago by reason of its civic opera, its sym-
line at Room B, Fine Arts Building. Of course, and Whites."
phony orchestra, its Apollo Club and its many music
there's never any harm in your trying to arrange
The other features on this program included the colleges, conservatories and studios, is today one of
time to run out to Rockford and see how it is being Ampico String Quartet directed by Albert Vertchamp. the greatest music centers of the world, and such a
done. V. V. Hrdlicka, our midwestern representa- Frank Munn, tenor will also assist with vocal selec- festival would go far toward the enhancement of
tive, will most likely be there or can be reached
its prestige."
tions.
A STANDING INVITATION
F. A. WESSELL GREETS FLIERS.
THE JEWETT PIANOS
Reliable Grand, Upright and Player Pianos
JEWETT PIANO CO., Boston Factories: Leominster, Mass.
Among the most notable decorations in honor of
the German and Irish fliers who recently made the
first east to west flight across the Atlantic were those
of the Wessell, Nickel & Gross factory at 10th
avenue and West 45th street. On their way to the
Hudson River to participate in the water demonstra-
tion in their honor the airmen passed the Wessell,
Nickel & Gross factory. When the fliers passed
through New York en route from Canada to Wash-
ington, Fernando A. Wessell, president of the com-
pany, shook hands with them at the Pennsylvania
station.
Coin Operated and Selection Controlled Pianos
MECHANICALLY PERFECT
Music That Pays as It Plays
W E S T E R N ELECTRIC P I A N O CO., 832-850 Blackhawk St., Chicago, HI.
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P R E S T 0-T I M E S
May 12, 1928
NEW SHERMAN, CLAY & CO'S.
STORE IN CHEHALIS, WASH.
BALDWINS FOR POLYTECHNIC
Special Plans to Suit Business Carried Out in Con-
struction of New Building.
Sherman, Clay & Co. has leased the C. A. Moore
building in Chehalis, Wash., and expect to open a
larger and better store in that city than ever before.
The new store is to be modern in every way, and
in many ways meet the needs of the company. Ad-
justments on the. company's recent heavy fire loss
have been made and while the new building is being
constructed the company will temporarily conduct
its business in the Brunswig building on Chehalis
avenue. All the fire damaged stock has been sent
away, and an entirely new stock has been sent to
Chehalis.
Final arrangements for the local store were made
recently when R. E. Robinson of Seattle, general
manager for the Pacific coast; H. T. Campbell of
Tacorria and W. V. Jeffers of Seattle were in Che-
halis. Mr. Jeffers is to have charge in the Chehalis
territory, and will move his family to that city. Miss
Beulah Brown of Bellingham, experienced in phono-
graphs and records, is to move to Chehalis and have
charge of that department of the business.
SPECIAL FILMS FOR
MUSIC WEEK EVENTS
Incidents in Life of Great Composers Dramatized for
Screen with Suitable Synchronized Music.
The lives of the great composers have been drama-
tized for the screen by Producer Fitzpatrick in his
Famous Music Masters series and each subject is
synchronized with a score of the composer's own
music. Each score is issued so that it may be played
by a symphony orchestra or an individual at the
piano or organ. The films are for use during Music
Week, May 6 to 12.
Composers whose lives and music have inspired
Famous Music Master films are: Mendelssohn, Bee-
thoven, Bizet, Liszt, Chopin, Handel, Wagner, Haydn,
Mozart, Balfe, Verdi, Nevin, Strauss, Schumann,
Rossini, Brahms and Gounod. Inspired by the inter-
national interest in the Franz Schubert Centennial
being celebrated this year. Mr. Fitzpatrick traveled
to Vienna and there made an authentic picturization
of the most notable incidents in the life of the com-
poser, who is portrayed in the film of Franz Slavicek,
of the Vienna Opera Company.
Local music clubs throughout the country are ar-
ranging to have the Famous Music Masters play a
prominent part in their National Music Week pro-
grams.
The Polytechnic Institute, Ruston, La., is most en-
thusiastic about the three Baldwin grand pianos and
fourteen Hamilton upright pianos just purchased for
the music department. Reading from left to right
in the accompanying picture are Fred Holloway,
, - , , ir.ulur: Mi>> Deri- llaskcll, teacher; J. R.
Conift", president of the institute; Mrs. Stella Kidd,
teacher; L. L. Brown, teacher; and O. C. Rollwage,
Baldwin wholesale representative. The inset shows
the car of pianos being unloaded.
very easily, but besides that it isn't going to hurt any
of us out at the factory at Rockford to take a little
time to run in and meet you there, even if it's just to
say, 'Hello.' Let us know when you're coming.
There may be other things we can do besides sell
you some pianos!"
A. G. GULBRANSEN SUGGESTS
FEATURE FOR WORLD'S FAIR
In Letter to Rufus C. Dawes He Favors International
Music Festival of Unique Character.
ADAM CARROLL POPULAR
PIANIST AT AMPICO HOUR
An international music festival, bringing together
the most famous conductors, singing societies, mili-
tary bands, orchestras, choruses and choirs of Europe
and America as the spiritual message of Chicago's
Favorite Composer and Player Broadcasts "Racing centennial celebration was suggested last week in
Down the Black and Whites."
a letter to Rufus C. Dawes, president of the world's
fair committee, by A. G. Gulbransen, president of the
On Thursday evening, April 26, Adam Carroll, the Gulbransen Company, Chicago, sponsor of opera in
American pianist, was the artist of the Ampico Hour
English and of Christmas carol singing. Chicago's
of Music, broadcast through Station WJZ and the position as one of the world's greatest musical cen-
Blue Network.
ters. Air. Gulbransen pointed out, would be greatly
Mr. Carroll is one of the younger school of popular enhanced by the staging of a program which would
composers whose works and interpretations have give every nation an opportunity to express itself
brought about a serious consideration of jazz and its in the one universal language—music.
rhythms as a real contribution to the art of music.
"Such a carnival," said Mr. Gulbransen, "would
Mr. Carroll has made appearances in various theaters
throughout the United States and has been a member impart to the fair a spiritual element that would not
soon be forgotten. Programs could be arranged fea-
of Paul Whiteman's orchestra.
"Now, Mr. Dealer, when you come to Chicago,"
Many ballads and piano novelties are listed among turing the music of each nation and introducing such
says the Schumann Piano Co., Rockford, in "Iwan- his works as a composer, one of which he played on organizations as bands, choruses and orchestras.
tokno," its clever little house organ, "call and see our the Ampico Hour of Music, "Racing Down the Black
"Chicago by reason of its civic opera, its sym-
line at Room B, Fine Arts Building. Of course, and Whites."
phony orchestra, its Apollo Club and its many music
there's never any harm in your trying to arrange
The other features on this program included the colleges, conservatories and studios, is today one of
time to run out to Rockford and see how it is being Ampico String Quartet directed by Albert Vertchamp. the greatest music centers of the world, and such a
done. V. V. Hrdlicka, our midwestern representa- Frank Munn, tenor will also assist with vocal selec- festival would go far toward the enhancement of
tive, will most likely be there or can be reached
its prestige."
tions.
A STANDING INVITATION
F. A. WESSELL GREETS FLIERS.
THE JEWETT PIANOS
Reliable Grand, Upright and Player Pianos
JEWETT PIANO CO., Boston Factories: Leominster, Mass.
Among the most notable decorations in honor of
the German and Irish fliers who recently made the
first east to west flight across the Atlantic were those
of the Wessell, Nickel & Gross factory at 10th
avenue and West 45th street. On their way to the
Hudson River to participate in the water demonstra-
tion in their honor the airmen passed the Wessell,
Nickel & Gross factory. When the fliers passed
through New York en route from Canada to Wash-
ington, Fernando A. Wessell, president of the com-
pany, shook hands with them at the Pennsylvania
station.
Coin Operated and Selection Controlled Pianos
MECHANICALLY PERFECT
Music That Pays as It Plays
W E S T E R N ELECTRIC P I A N O CO., 832-850 Blackhawk St., Chicago, HI.
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).