Presto
Issue: 1928 2202 - Page 11
October 13, 1928
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PRESTO-TIMES
appointments for officers and board of governors for
the ensuing term were presented as follows:
New Officers.
1'resident, Roger O'Connor; vice-president, Gurney
R. Brownell; secretary, Benjamin Duval; treasurer,
Presenting Prizes to Winners in Membership George S. McLaughlin.
Board of Governors (two-year term)—Eugene
Contest to Be Made Interesting Event
Whelan, Harry B. Bibb, Edward Benedict, Charles
A. Doutschmann; (to fill vacancy) Harry Schoenwald;
at Annual Banquet.
R. J. Cook, A. M. Koch (one-year term).
The luncheon or. Monday of this week of the Piano
According to a report of the secretary for the fiscal
Club of Chicago at the Illinois Athletic Club was the year ending October 8. 1928, 1,751 persons attended
occasion of the annual meeting, at which the reports
the weekly luncheons and other functions.
of officers were presented. That of the treasurer was
Social activities or special events consisted of An-
a particular source of satisfaction.
After a keen
nual Ladies' Xight Party, held at the Chez-Pierre,
scrutiny, it even got the glad woetl of commendation
February 9. 1928—200 present—and the First Annual
from Adam Schneider, the consistent proponent of
Piano Club Golf Tournament September 18, 1928. at
indefatigable collecting and resolute protecting of
the Wilmette Country Club, which was voted a big-
piano club funds. "Xot so bad,'* said Mr. Schneider
success in every particular. Following our usual cus-
when the treasurer announced a balance of $5,0(10 in
tom the club sponsored a "Piano Club Special" train
cash and bonds in the treasury.
in June to the Annual Convention in New York City.
Ed F. Lapham proposed a vote of congratulation to
"The advancement or music is one of the reasons
the officers for the satisfactory character of their re-
for our being and this year we made a substantial
ports, which was passed with noisy unanimity.
i subscription of $501) to the Second Annual Greater
When the winners of the first, second and third ..-.. Chicago Children's Piano Playing Tournament. In
prizes for the membership contest—Messrs. BrMv addition to supporting this project financially the mas-
ter committee of the tournament was composed en-
Brownell and McLaughlin—signified their unwilling-
tirely of members of the Piano Club," said the report.
ness to accept the prizes, the meeting overrode their
proposal. The presentation of the prizes will be
made an event of the annual banquet.
The board of governors was re-elected with the
The traveling salesmen of the country have enlisted
exception of Matt Kennedy, who begged to be ex-
the services of twenty four governors in their move-
cused from service because of pressure of business
ment to endow a home and hospital for aged, in-
His place on the board was tilled by Harry Schoen-
capacitated or indigent traveling salesmen at W'in-
wald.
ston-Salem, X. C. Two of the twenty-four governors
In recognition of his able, alert and dignified ser-
on the committee were once traveling salesmen them-
vices as president of the club during the recent mem-
selves. Governor Zimmerman of Wisconsin traveled
orable term, Harry Bibb was presented with a gavel.
over the entire United States as a salesman in his
Mr. Bibb said that no gift he had ever received meant
youth and has been a member of the Iowa and Illi-
so much to him as a token of friendship and a re-
nois traveling men's associations. Governor Long of
minder of delightful incidents.
Louisiana was also a traveling salesman for several
years before he decided on a political career.
The Nominating Committee's recommendation of
PIANO CLUB HOLDS
ITS ANNUAL MEETING
TRAVELERS N O W GOVERNORS.
STRONG PUBLICITY
FOR BALDWIN PIANOS
Appeal to Piano Buyers in Display in Chicago
Newspapers This Week Is Particularly
Forceful in Character.
The retail advert.sing for the Baldwin piano is al-
ways marked by originality of display as well as
by a convincing force in the statements. A display
for the Baldwin Piano Co., 323 South Wabash avenue,
Chicago, in the daily newspapers on Tuesday of this
week had the assertive strength and attractiveness
of layout in a particularly notable way.
The theme was prestige and that word in bold
italics in the heading drew the eye in an irresistible
way. This w.'i.-' said:
^
"Prestige in a person is a result of character a^d
past achievements plus the fact that these things
have gained public recognition.
"Prestige in the Haldwin is a result of superlative
quality and past achievements plus the fact that these
things are known ot the IWildwin the world over.
'"Prestige of the future is assured the Baldwin
owner because the financial, manufacturing, adver-
tising and selling resources of the Baldwin are greater
than those of any other piano concern."
The ad was illustrated with four cuts showing the
most desirable models in Baldwin grands.
TRIBUTE TO ERNEST URCHS.
The newspaper tribute to Ernest Urchs, written by
( )lin Downes and printed at the time of his death
recent 'y, has been reprinted from the Xevv York Sun-
day T imes of July 22, 1928. It is dedicated to Ernest
I r c h s . the Man—The Friend—The Amateur and
Spoils or of Music. Included in the booklet are ex-
tract: from messages from Paderewski, Ernest Xevv-
man. Wagner and John Erskine.
MERITS OF THE MARIONETTE GRAND
The accompanying cut is a sample of the artistic
pictorial aids which the M. Schulz Company use in
adding greater strength to forceful typed statements
of piano merits. The telling of the features which
interest dealers and ultimate customers is usually ac-
companied by attractiveness in display and. as in the
cut printed herewith, an incident suggestive of the
piano's use is chosen as the artist's theme.
The painting from which the beautiful picture
shown herewith is by Ingved Soderberg, the noted
artist, who formerly lived in Chicago but who now
resides in New York city.
The Marionette, made by the M. Schulz Co., Chi-
cago, is an achievement made possible by the experi-
ences of six decades in the M. Schulz Company. The
Marionette is a new grand piano built for the mod-
ern home. It is designed to conserve space and yet
retain the mus : cal depth and tonal beauty of a truly
great pianoforte. Exquisite shading of tone color,
sensitiveness of action, a light and easy touch are
features of this newest musical instrument.
The reproducing Marionette is the outstanding
achievement in the musical world. Within its limited
dimensions, it contains the finest of reproducing
mechanisms, a device that makes possible the re-
creation of the art of world famous pianists in one's
own home. As a fund of entertainment, it is unsur-
passed. For dance melodies, for song accompaniment,
for the latest Broadway hits, its pure clean tone,
superb rhythm and faithful rendition of the leading
dance band pianists cannot be equalled. The repro-
ducing Marionette may also be played by hand, the
drawer mechanism in no way interfering with the
touch or tone quality.
An amazing little reproducing grand with a mar-
velously ingenious action which reproduces every
characteristic of a pianist's technique and tone volume.
Abso'utely silent mechanism—noiseless electric mo-
tor—no hum o>- vibration—metal expression control
providing constant air pressures—automatic repeat
and re-play device—will play all standard reproducing
ro'ls and '<. 8-note player rolls.
The case is a Louis XVI design with six turned
legs—five-ply construction throughout with American
walnut or mottled mahogany face veneers—lacquer
finish beautifully shaded and high-lighted—one piece
fallboard—clear white ivory keys—heavy hammers—
imported music wire—white mountain spruce sound-
ing board—solid brass hardware. Size and scale are
identical to that of the hand-played Marionette.
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11
PRESTO-TIMES
appointments for officers and board of governors for
the ensuing term were presented as follows:
New Officers.
1'resident, Roger O'Connor; vice-president, Gurney
R. Brownell; secretary, Benjamin Duval; treasurer,
Presenting Prizes to Winners in Membership George S. McLaughlin.
Board of Governors (two-year term)—Eugene
Contest to Be Made Interesting Event
Whelan, Harry B. Bibb, Edward Benedict, Charles
A. Doutschmann; (to fill vacancy) Harry Schoenwald;
at Annual Banquet.
R. J. Cook, A. M. Koch (one-year term).
The luncheon or. Monday of this week of the Piano
According to a report of the secretary for the fiscal
Club of Chicago at the Illinois Athletic Club was the year ending October 8. 1928, 1,751 persons attended
occasion of the annual meeting, at which the reports
the weekly luncheons and other functions.
of officers were presented. That of the treasurer was
Social activities or special events consisted of An-
a particular source of satisfaction.
After a keen
nual Ladies' Xight Party, held at the Chez-Pierre,
scrutiny, it even got the glad woetl of commendation
February 9. 1928—200 present—and the First Annual
from Adam Schneider, the consistent proponent of
Piano Club Golf Tournament September 18, 1928. at
indefatigable collecting and resolute protecting of
the Wilmette Country Club, which was voted a big-
piano club funds. "Xot so bad,'* said Mr. Schneider
success in every particular. Following our usual cus-
when the treasurer announced a balance of $5,0(10 in
tom the club sponsored a "Piano Club Special" train
cash and bonds in the treasury.
in June to the Annual Convention in New York City.
Ed F. Lapham proposed a vote of congratulation to
"The advancement or music is one of the reasons
the officers for the satisfactory character of their re-
for our being and this year we made a substantial
ports, which was passed with noisy unanimity.
i subscription of $501) to the Second Annual Greater
When the winners of the first, second and third ..-.. Chicago Children's Piano Playing Tournament. In
prizes for the membership contest—Messrs. BrMv addition to supporting this project financially the mas-
ter committee of the tournament was composed en-
Brownell and McLaughlin—signified their unwilling-
tirely of members of the Piano Club," said the report.
ness to accept the prizes, the meeting overrode their
proposal. The presentation of the prizes will be
made an event of the annual banquet.
The board of governors was re-elected with the
The traveling salesmen of the country have enlisted
exception of Matt Kennedy, who begged to be ex-
the services of twenty four governors in their move-
cused from service because of pressure of business
ment to endow a home and hospital for aged, in-
His place on the board was tilled by Harry Schoen-
capacitated or indigent traveling salesmen at W'in-
wald.
ston-Salem, X. C. Two of the twenty-four governors
In recognition of his able, alert and dignified ser-
on the committee were once traveling salesmen them-
vices as president of the club during the recent mem-
selves. Governor Zimmerman of Wisconsin traveled
orable term, Harry Bibb was presented with a gavel.
over the entire United States as a salesman in his
Mr. Bibb said that no gift he had ever received meant
youth and has been a member of the Iowa and Illi-
so much to him as a token of friendship and a re-
nois traveling men's associations. Governor Long of
minder of delightful incidents.
Louisiana was also a traveling salesman for several
years before he decided on a political career.
The Nominating Committee's recommendation of
PIANO CLUB HOLDS
ITS ANNUAL MEETING
TRAVELERS N O W GOVERNORS.
STRONG PUBLICITY
FOR BALDWIN PIANOS
Appeal to Piano Buyers in Display in Chicago
Newspapers This Week Is Particularly
Forceful in Character.
The retail advert.sing for the Baldwin piano is al-
ways marked by originality of display as well as
by a convincing force in the statements. A display
for the Baldwin Piano Co., 323 South Wabash avenue,
Chicago, in the daily newspapers on Tuesday of this
week had the assertive strength and attractiveness
of layout in a particularly notable way.
The theme was prestige and that word in bold
italics in the heading drew the eye in an irresistible
way. This w.'i.-' said:
^
"Prestige in a person is a result of character a^d
past achievements plus the fact that these things
have gained public recognition.
"Prestige in the Haldwin is a result of superlative
quality and past achievements plus the fact that these
things are known ot the IWildwin the world over.
'"Prestige of the future is assured the Baldwin
owner because the financial, manufacturing, adver-
tising and selling resources of the Baldwin are greater
than those of any other piano concern."
The ad was illustrated with four cuts showing the
most desirable models in Baldwin grands.
TRIBUTE TO ERNEST URCHS.
The newspaper tribute to Ernest Urchs, written by
( )lin Downes and printed at the time of his death
recent 'y, has been reprinted from the Xevv York Sun-
day T imes of July 22, 1928. It is dedicated to Ernest
I r c h s . the Man—The Friend—The Amateur and
Spoils or of Music. Included in the booklet are ex-
tract: from messages from Paderewski, Ernest Xevv-
man. Wagner and John Erskine.
MERITS OF THE MARIONETTE GRAND
The accompanying cut is a sample of the artistic
pictorial aids which the M. Schulz Company use in
adding greater strength to forceful typed statements
of piano merits. The telling of the features which
interest dealers and ultimate customers is usually ac-
companied by attractiveness in display and. as in the
cut printed herewith, an incident suggestive of the
piano's use is chosen as the artist's theme.
The painting from which the beautiful picture
shown herewith is by Ingved Soderberg, the noted
artist, who formerly lived in Chicago but who now
resides in New York city.
The Marionette, made by the M. Schulz Co., Chi-
cago, is an achievement made possible by the experi-
ences of six decades in the M. Schulz Company. The
Marionette is a new grand piano built for the mod-
ern home. It is designed to conserve space and yet
retain the mus : cal depth and tonal beauty of a truly
great pianoforte. Exquisite shading of tone color,
sensitiveness of action, a light and easy touch are
features of this newest musical instrument.
The reproducing Marionette is the outstanding
achievement in the musical world. Within its limited
dimensions, it contains the finest of reproducing
mechanisms, a device that makes possible the re-
creation of the art of world famous pianists in one's
own home. As a fund of entertainment, it is unsur-
passed. For dance melodies, for song accompaniment,
for the latest Broadway hits, its pure clean tone,
superb rhythm and faithful rendition of the leading
dance band pianists cannot be equalled. The repro-
ducing Marionette may also be played by hand, the
drawer mechanism in no way interfering with the
touch or tone quality.
An amazing little reproducing grand with a mar-
velously ingenious action which reproduces every
characteristic of a pianist's technique and tone volume.
Abso'utely silent mechanism—noiseless electric mo-
tor—no hum o>- vibration—metal expression control
providing constant air pressures—automatic repeat
and re-play device—will play all standard reproducing
ro'ls and '<. 8-note player rolls.
The case is a Louis XVI design with six turned
legs—five-ply construction throughout with American
walnut or mottled mahogany face veneers—lacquer
finish beautifully shaded and high-lighted—one piece
fallboard—clear white ivory keys—heavy hammers—
imported music wire—white mountain spruce sound-
ing board—solid brass hardware. Size and scale are
identical to that of the hand-played Marionette.
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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/
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