Presto
Issue: 1928 2193 - Page 16
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PRESTO-TIMES
delegates and expert advisers from the 39 countries
already subscribing to the International Convention,
from 30 non-subscribing countries, and from the
League of Nations, the International Institute for
Novelty in Design, Thoroughness in Construc- Intellectual Co-operation, and the International Bu-
reau for the Protection of Literary and Artistic
tion, Taste in Finish Distinguish Admirable
Works. More than 150 proposals and amendments
Line Produced by Perfection Furniture Co.
were discussed at the fifty-five sittings of the full con-
The splendid line of piano benches of the Perfec- ference, commission and sub-committees.
tion Furniture Co., 1514-1520 Blue Island avenue, sets
The main subjects discussed were the protection of
a standard. It is distinct in many ways, notably in copyright, broadcasting, performing rights, works of
the originality of the designs. And added to orig- art applied to industry, and what is called les droites
inality in design the benches have the quality of un- morales, or the right of the author to prevent the
questioned merit in materials, sturdiness of construc- mutilation of his work, or any action in connection
tion and dignity of line.
with his work that might prejudice his reputation.
The Perfection benches possess the qualities that A new article was agreed to embodying this prin-
entitle them to a name that so clearly suggests merit. ciple, and placing the responsibility upon national
The name "Perfection" was selected for a purpose. governments to determine how that principle should
President S. F. Smith, of the Perfection Furniture be defended and exercised in various countries.
Co., believed that a firm name full of ambitious mean-
An important new article recognizes that authors
ing would be a reminder to everybody of the aims of
have the exclusive right to authorize "the radio dif-
the company, to produce only perfect types in all fusion" of their works. The subject of broadcasting
products.
caused considerable discussion. The proposal on the
How the company has kept pace with the newest subject was lost in the sub-committee, but was
demands in finish is a fact made plain to visitors. brought up again in the general committee, and was
It is an evidence of the company's alertness. Novel- finally included owing to the strong attitude taken up
ties in finish are necessities with the piano dealer by the British delegates, who emphasized the dangers
offering benches and the Perfection Furniture Com- that would result from the rejection of the proposal
pany, in this respect, provides a line that facilitates to insert a broadcasting clause.
bench sales by the dealer.
The alterations embodied in the Rome Convention
A standing invitation to out-of-town dealers while are suprisingly small in view of the large number
visiting Chicago is to visit the modern, efficiently of proposals which were discussed at great length,
equipped daylight factory where the surroundings are and the fact that the previous conference was so long
conducive to the production of the best models.
ago as 1908, and that such important developments
have taken place in the interim. The explanation is
that no article could be released unless there was
unanimity on the part of all the members. Conse-
quently it was possible for one or two members to
Main Subjects Discussed at International Meeting in prevent a decision when all the rest were in agree-
ment. Nevertheless, while no sensational changes
Rome Were Devoted to Radio Broadcasting
were made "much useful work was done, and the way
and Copyright.
prepared for a bigger advance when the Convention
next comes up for revision.
An International Convention to discuss the pro-
tection of copyright in works of literature, art, and
music took place from May 7 to June 2 in the
Palazzo Corsini at Rome. There were present 169
PERFECTION BENCHES
THE COPYRIGHT CONVENTION
HIGH GRADE
THE FAMOUS
CLARK
ORCHESTRA ROLLS
of De Kalb, Illinois
August 11, 1928
FAMOUS DANCER APPRECIATES
HER CHRISTMAN PIANO
Thamara Swirskaya of Metropolitan Opera Ballet Is
Enthusiastic Owner of Fine Christman Grand,
A most enthusiastic owner of a Christman piano is
Thamara Swirskaya, the famous dancer, who writes
her appreciation to the Christman Piano Co., Inc.,
New York. The interesting comment was written
by the artist on her photograph taken while seated
at her Christman.
"In deepest appreciation of my beautiful Christ-
man," is her brief but eloquent statement.
Since her glorious debut at the Metropolitan, Swirs-
THAMARA SWlliSKAYA AT HER CHRISTMAN.
kaya has added a rich experience and a profound cul-
tivation to her art of the dance. After the Metropol-
itan, she was with Pavlowa as a solo artist, after that
with the Chicago Opera. Then Paris, London, India,
Egypt, Java, where she learned the marvelous dance
of the East. Swirskaya makes her own dances, and
for this reason they have the divine quality of an in-
spired improvisation. She is a first rate pianist
Swirskaya has a vast repertoire of extraordinary va-
riety. She is a gorgeous flower of the Russian musi-
cal genius.
Folding Organs
School Organs
MOVES IN MANKATO, MINN.
The Sandon-Anderson Music Co., Mankato, Minn.,
has opened up new quarters in the Mankato Bank
building and plans to remodel the third floor of the
building into a music studio and recital hall for Harold
Orvis Ross, a well-known local musician, are an-
nounced. The formal opening of the new warerooms
was held this week.
Practice Keyboards
D«al«ra' Attention Solicited
A. L. WHITE MFG. CO.
Smith's Music Shop, Atlanta, Ga., is at 177 Edge-
wood avenue.
215 Englev/cod Av«., CHICAGO, ILL.
The Best for Automatic Playing Pianos
Organs and Orchestrions
Whether you sell automatic playing in-
struments or not, it will pay you to
handle and be able to furnish
CLARK ORCHESTRA ROLLS
Monthly bulletins of new records. Write
for lists, folders and FULL PARTICU-
LARS.
Clark Orchestra Roll Company
Manufacturers — Originators — Patentees
De Kalb, Illinois
AMJSIC PRINTERS
ENGRAVERS AND LITHOGRAPHERS
PRINT ANYTHING IN MUSIC
BY ANY PROCESS
SEND FOR QUOTATION AND SAMPLES
NO ORDER TOO SMALL TO RECEIVE ATTENTION
THE LARGEST EXCLUSIVE MUSIC PRINTER V E S T OF NEW YORK AND
THE LARGEST ENGRAVING DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES.
ESTABLISHED 1 8 7 6
THE O T T O
CINCINNATI,
REFERENCE ANY PUBLISHER
ZIMMERMAN
SON
CO.JNC
OHIO.
99%
interested prospects become customers
Jf\ IT* {* A IT ^ IT*
PERFECTION BENCHES
are used by people who have good taste, appreciate fine things and know sound values.
De Luxe
Louis XV
Send for Catalogue
1514-20 Blue Island Ave.
Chicago
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PRESTO-TIMES
delegates and expert advisers from the 39 countries
already subscribing to the International Convention,
from 30 non-subscribing countries, and from the
League of Nations, the International Institute for
Novelty in Design, Thoroughness in Construc- Intellectual Co-operation, and the International Bu-
reau for the Protection of Literary and Artistic
tion, Taste in Finish Distinguish Admirable
Works. More than 150 proposals and amendments
Line Produced by Perfection Furniture Co.
were discussed at the fifty-five sittings of the full con-
The splendid line of piano benches of the Perfec- ference, commission and sub-committees.
tion Furniture Co., 1514-1520 Blue Island avenue, sets
The main subjects discussed were the protection of
a standard. It is distinct in many ways, notably in copyright, broadcasting, performing rights, works of
the originality of the designs. And added to orig- art applied to industry, and what is called les droites
inality in design the benches have the quality of un- morales, or the right of the author to prevent the
questioned merit in materials, sturdiness of construc- mutilation of his work, or any action in connection
tion and dignity of line.
with his work that might prejudice his reputation.
The Perfection benches possess the qualities that A new article was agreed to embodying this prin-
entitle them to a name that so clearly suggests merit. ciple, and placing the responsibility upon national
The name "Perfection" was selected for a purpose. governments to determine how that principle should
President S. F. Smith, of the Perfection Furniture be defended and exercised in various countries.
Co., believed that a firm name full of ambitious mean-
An important new article recognizes that authors
ing would be a reminder to everybody of the aims of
have the exclusive right to authorize "the radio dif-
the company, to produce only perfect types in all fusion" of their works. The subject of broadcasting
products.
caused considerable discussion. The proposal on the
How the company has kept pace with the newest subject was lost in the sub-committee, but was
demands in finish is a fact made plain to visitors. brought up again in the general committee, and was
It is an evidence of the company's alertness. Novel- finally included owing to the strong attitude taken up
ties in finish are necessities with the piano dealer by the British delegates, who emphasized the dangers
offering benches and the Perfection Furniture Com- that would result from the rejection of the proposal
pany, in this respect, provides a line that facilitates to insert a broadcasting clause.
bench sales by the dealer.
The alterations embodied in the Rome Convention
A standing invitation to out-of-town dealers while are suprisingly small in view of the large number
visiting Chicago is to visit the modern, efficiently of proposals which were discussed at great length,
equipped daylight factory where the surroundings are and the fact that the previous conference was so long
conducive to the production of the best models.
ago as 1908, and that such important developments
have taken place in the interim. The explanation is
that no article could be released unless there was
unanimity on the part of all the members. Conse-
quently it was possible for one or two members to
Main Subjects Discussed at International Meeting in prevent a decision when all the rest were in agree-
ment. Nevertheless, while no sensational changes
Rome Were Devoted to Radio Broadcasting
were made "much useful work was done, and the way
and Copyright.
prepared for a bigger advance when the Convention
next comes up for revision.
An International Convention to discuss the pro-
tection of copyright in works of literature, art, and
music took place from May 7 to June 2 in the
Palazzo Corsini at Rome. There were present 169
PERFECTION BENCHES
THE COPYRIGHT CONVENTION
HIGH GRADE
THE FAMOUS
CLARK
ORCHESTRA ROLLS
of De Kalb, Illinois
August 11, 1928
FAMOUS DANCER APPRECIATES
HER CHRISTMAN PIANO
Thamara Swirskaya of Metropolitan Opera Ballet Is
Enthusiastic Owner of Fine Christman Grand,
A most enthusiastic owner of a Christman piano is
Thamara Swirskaya, the famous dancer, who writes
her appreciation to the Christman Piano Co., Inc.,
New York. The interesting comment was written
by the artist on her photograph taken while seated
at her Christman.
"In deepest appreciation of my beautiful Christ-
man," is her brief but eloquent statement.
Since her glorious debut at the Metropolitan, Swirs-
THAMARA SWlliSKAYA AT HER CHRISTMAN.
kaya has added a rich experience and a profound cul-
tivation to her art of the dance. After the Metropol-
itan, she was with Pavlowa as a solo artist, after that
with the Chicago Opera. Then Paris, London, India,
Egypt, Java, where she learned the marvelous dance
of the East. Swirskaya makes her own dances, and
for this reason they have the divine quality of an in-
spired improvisation. She is a first rate pianist
Swirskaya has a vast repertoire of extraordinary va-
riety. She is a gorgeous flower of the Russian musi-
cal genius.
Folding Organs
School Organs
MOVES IN MANKATO, MINN.
The Sandon-Anderson Music Co., Mankato, Minn.,
has opened up new quarters in the Mankato Bank
building and plans to remodel the third floor of the
building into a music studio and recital hall for Harold
Orvis Ross, a well-known local musician, are an-
nounced. The formal opening of the new warerooms
was held this week.
Practice Keyboards
D«al«ra' Attention Solicited
A. L. WHITE MFG. CO.
Smith's Music Shop, Atlanta, Ga., is at 177 Edge-
wood avenue.
215 Englev/cod Av«., CHICAGO, ILL.
The Best for Automatic Playing Pianos
Organs and Orchestrions
Whether you sell automatic playing in-
struments or not, it will pay you to
handle and be able to furnish
CLARK ORCHESTRA ROLLS
Monthly bulletins of new records. Write
for lists, folders and FULL PARTICU-
LARS.
Clark Orchestra Roll Company
Manufacturers — Originators — Patentees
De Kalb, Illinois
AMJSIC PRINTERS
ENGRAVERS AND LITHOGRAPHERS
PRINT ANYTHING IN MUSIC
BY ANY PROCESS
SEND FOR QUOTATION AND SAMPLES
NO ORDER TOO SMALL TO RECEIVE ATTENTION
THE LARGEST EXCLUSIVE MUSIC PRINTER V E S T OF NEW YORK AND
THE LARGEST ENGRAVING DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES.
ESTABLISHED 1 8 7 6
THE O T T O
CINCINNATI,
REFERENCE ANY PUBLISHER
ZIMMERMAN
SON
CO.JNC
OHIO.
99%
interested prospects become customers
Jf\ IT* {* A IT ^ IT*
PERFECTION BENCHES
are used by people who have good taste, appreciate fine things and know sound values.
De Luxe
Louis XV
Send for Catalogue
1514-20 Blue Island Ave.
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).