Presto
Issue: 1929 2240 - Page 7
December 1, 1929
PRESTO-TIMES
Jay GriniK'll, president of Grinnell Bros., De^oit—
Because it is not the auto alone that makes I|etroit
;
famous. The Grinnell piano, for instance.
Harry Schaaf, president of Adam Schaaf, Inc., Chi-
cago—That radios do not dominate the entire retail
trade; there is a Rood deal in the piano business.
Edgar B. Jones, president of the Schiller Piaiio •
Company, Oregon, 111.—That his piano exhibits at
conventions this year attracted so much attention and
the instruments were so easily sold.
Fred. Stieff, president of Chas. M. Sticff, Inc., Bal-
timore, Md.—For the stanch and faithful Stieff
dealers.
Hobart ("Bert") Cable—That his advertisements
have helped the representatives of the company to
keep trade moving.
Henry Christman, president of Christman Piano
Co., New York—That many noted artists still play
and praise the Christman piano.
The Trade Press—That they were not obliged to
become quarterlies instead of monthlies.
Carl Ultes, of O. S. Kelly Company, Springfield,
Olro—That the Fairbanks-Kelly merger in the piano
plate business has proven so satisfactory.
Alexander Steinert of M. Steinert & Sons Co., Bos-
ton—For the boosts that have been given to business
through the government.
P. T. Starck; president of P. A. Starck Piano Co.,
Chicago—That the latest Starck grand has proven a
money-maker.
Julius Breckwoldt, Dolgeville. N Y.—That 1930
prox. looks better than 1929 ult.
B. C. Waters, president of th^ Western Electric
I'iano Company, Chicago—That the new Selectras
are meeting with such especial favor.
Max de Rochemont, president of the Laffargue
Company, New York—That the appreciation of good
music is keeping the piano identified primarily with its
production.
Carl E. Peck, chairman of the board of Hardman,
I'eck &Co., New York—That those dealers who have
handled Hardman pianos the longest are still pre-
ferring that make.
Curtis N. Kimball, president of th'^ W. W. Kim-
ball Company, Chicago—That the house of Kimball
is so firmly established.
J. M. Cameron, president of the Lauter-Humana
Company, Newark, N. J.—That come what will, music
and musical instruments go on forever.
Otto Doll, president qf the P-emier Grand Cor-
poration, New York—That the giaud piano business
is the sustaining power of the piano trade.
C. Albert Jacob, treisurer of the Muthushek Piano
Manufacturing Company, New York— For the pro-
gressiveness of the enterprises in which he is in-
terested.
W. N. Van Matre, president of the Schumann Piano
Company, Rockford, 111.—For the success of his in-
terests, both in and out of the piano trade.
W. S. Bond, president of the Weaver Piano Com-
pany, York, Pa.—For Weaver grand success.
Mark P. Campbell, president "f the Brambach Piano
Company and of the Music Industries Chamber of
Commerce—For good prospects of 1930 business gen-
erally.
Even the radio men who were supposed to be riding
on the crest of the wave of prosperity, seem to be
glad that things were not worse, for here is what the
Chicago Herald and Examiner gives as a reason for
their thankfulness: "That radio sets are still being
sold by industrious retailers, despite the wail of calam-
ity prophets."
Numerous Unnaniecl Ones—That the roosters that
commenced crowing in the recent darkness are now
crowing louder because they see the dawn coming
nearer, giving assurance that calamity is now re-
ferred to in the past tense.
Many persons in the trade could not be reached and
others did not reply to our broadcast inquiry as to
what thev are thankful for.
WISWELL DRAWS CLUB'
THANKSGIVING TURKEY
Much Merry-Making at the Drawing for
the Big Turkey at Piano Club of
Chicago.
The Piano Club of Chicago had a joyous time last
Monday, as the drawing of names to determine the
winner of the donated turkey for Thanksgiving was
provocative of much mirth.
The names were all put into a hat, and the rule of
the contest was that the last name drawn from the
"sky-piece"' would win the big gobbler. Each name
was called out amid shouts of laughter as A. H.
Grim, of the Tonk Mfg. Co., official drawer, took
theiii one by one from the hat.
As the names dwindled down until but three re-
mained in the hat, the fun was furious. These three
were G. S. McLaughlin, the secretary; A. H Grim
and I.. C. Wiswell. Then betting started, Mr. Mc-
Laughlin offering to bet two to one that Wiswell
would not win. Mr. Wiswell took him up on that
proposition and the next name that came out of the
hat was Grim's. The last drawing brought out AIc-
Laughlin's name and so Mr. Wiswell was declared
winner of the turkey. His good luck was emphasized
by not only winning the turkey, but also Mr. Mc-
Laughlin's bet.
The following was the order in which the names
were drawn:
Maurice Blink, S. D. Harris, A. J. Cook, W T . M.
Gamble, J. P. Burns, F. P . Abbott. G. R. Brownell,
Edward Benedict, E. F. i^apham, Ben Strub, Adam
Schneider, Marshall Solberg, Roger O'Connor, J. G.
Peirson, D. L. Sterling, Jack Lundin, E. V. Gallo-
way, Al Koch, Edw. E. Waldren, T. F. Weber, R.
W. Pratt. Lawrence L. Shailer, F. A. Zetsche, G. A.
Porkett, A. H. Grm, G. S. McLaughlin, L. C. Wis-
well.
The dub gave a rising vote of thanks to Joe Burns,
the saxophonist, for the solo performances he gave on
that instrument. This skilled artist showed the lis-
teners that the saxophone is capable of real music—
that it can arouse other thoughts than that of ghosts
moaning in a graveyard at midnight or the winter
wind howling among the branches of leafless trees.
An oddity in invitations to the meetings of the club
was perpetrated by Secretary G. S. McLaughlin as
follows:
"Feller Piano Clubbers:
"We ain't got much grammar and ain't much on
ritin letters but we jist gotta rite and tell yuh whats
comin next, so yuh will know wbai •>'.< are missin
if yuh don't come.
"When we guys git together at llie I. A. C. and
put on the nose bag and hear some good talks and
see some good movin pitchers once in a while, why,
we sure have a swell time don't we? Youse fellers
that ain't been comin sure do miss soniethin too.
"Now I'm gonna let yuh in on soniethin 1 know
yuh want in on. Next Monday, at 12:15 I*. M. we
are gonna all put on the nose bag at ihe I. A. C. and
for the big surprise we got for ytib."
The letter of appreciation for the memorial that the
club sent recently to Mrs. Otto Scbulz, widow of the
late president of the M. Schuk; Company, was read at
the dinner. It reads as folKws:
6106 Kenmore Ave.,
Chicago, 111.
Nov. 10, 1929.
The I'iano Club of Chicago:
My dear Mr. O'Connor:
My family and T were deeply moved by the senti-
ment expressed in the beautiful memorial to Mr.
Schulz. We wish to sincerely thank you and the
members of your organization for the part you had in
this tribute to my husband.
Throughout his life he was close to you in his sym-
pathy and love, in his admiration for you with whom
he worked; and we will always cher'sh and keep as a
legacy this fine tribute to him.
In grateful appreciation,
EMMA M. SCHULZ.
HOLIDAY CATALOG OF
CLARK ORCHESTRA ROLLS
Latest and Snappiest Hits Are Listed in the DeKalb
Concern's December Bulletin.
The Clark Orchestra Roll Company, DeKalb. 111.,
has issued its December bulletin of Orchestrion Rolls.
The holiday catalog of Clark Orchestra Rolls gives
lists for 65-note rewind electric pianos, adapted to
play the following instruments:
American, Anderson, Aristoii, Armstrong, Auto-
Electrola, Banj-O-Grand, Carleton, Chicago Electric,
Coinola A & C, Colonial, Concertrola, Cote, Cremona.
G. Cupid, Danc-O-Grand, Decker Bros., Eberhart,
Electrotone, Empress A, Englehardt, Eusymphonie,
Evans, Haines, Heller, Howard, Ideal, Wm. A. John-
son, Kibby, King. Kreiter. Marquette, Monarch, Na-
tional 20-R. Nelson-Wiggen. Netzow, Niagara Midget
Orchestra, Originators, Pian-O-Grand, Presburg,
Price & Teeple. Rand L. Reed, Regina, Reichard,
Rhapsodist, Schaeffer, Schultz, Ard F and Gr, Star,
Tangley Air Calliope, Seeburg A. P>. C, D, E. F, K,
PGA, & L, Stand-Tangley, Caliiaphone. Victor, Yioli-
phone. Waltham, Warfield, Watson, Wilson.
Among the seasonable rolls arc the following, listed
as O-2232, "The Contest Winner":
Button Up Your Overcoat, Fox Trot; Honey, Fox
Trot; A Precious Little Thing Called Love, Fox
Trot; Sweetheart of All My Dreams, Fox Trot; Caro-
lina Moon, Waltz; Wedding Bells, Fox Trot; Weary
R : ver, Fox Trot; Sweethearts on I'arade, Fox Trot;
Broadway Melody, Fox Trot; Dream Train, Fox
Trot.
Grand and Upright Actions
Reconditioned
Water Damaged and Moth Eaten Player Actions Rebuilt
Expression Devices <
—
> Governors *
—
> Air Motors, Etc.
Striking Pneumatics
If you have grand or upright actions which have been damaged by water, moth, etc., and
are not prepared or do not have the time to rebuild these actions in your shops, let us give you
an estimate.
Special equipment and factory experienced mechanics enable us to give you a high grade
of work at minimum cost, and very prompt service.
E. A. BOUSLOG, Inc.
2106 Boulevard Place
Harrison 2268
INDIANAPOLIS, 1ND.
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PRESTO-TIMES
Jay GriniK'll, president of Grinnell Bros., De^oit—
Because it is not the auto alone that makes I|etroit
;
famous. The Grinnell piano, for instance.
Harry Schaaf, president of Adam Schaaf, Inc., Chi-
cago—That radios do not dominate the entire retail
trade; there is a Rood deal in the piano business.
Edgar B. Jones, president of the Schiller Piaiio •
Company, Oregon, 111.—That his piano exhibits at
conventions this year attracted so much attention and
the instruments were so easily sold.
Fred. Stieff, president of Chas. M. Sticff, Inc., Bal-
timore, Md.—For the stanch and faithful Stieff
dealers.
Hobart ("Bert") Cable—That his advertisements
have helped the representatives of the company to
keep trade moving.
Henry Christman, president of Christman Piano
Co., New York—That many noted artists still play
and praise the Christman piano.
The Trade Press—That they were not obliged to
become quarterlies instead of monthlies.
Carl Ultes, of O. S. Kelly Company, Springfield,
Olro—That the Fairbanks-Kelly merger in the piano
plate business has proven so satisfactory.
Alexander Steinert of M. Steinert & Sons Co., Bos-
ton—For the boosts that have been given to business
through the government.
P. T. Starck; president of P. A. Starck Piano Co.,
Chicago—That the latest Starck grand has proven a
money-maker.
Julius Breckwoldt, Dolgeville. N Y.—That 1930
prox. looks better than 1929 ult.
B. C. Waters, president of th^ Western Electric
I'iano Company, Chicago—That the new Selectras
are meeting with such especial favor.
Max de Rochemont, president of the Laffargue
Company, New York—That the appreciation of good
music is keeping the piano identified primarily with its
production.
Carl E. Peck, chairman of the board of Hardman,
I'eck &Co., New York—That those dealers who have
handled Hardman pianos the longest are still pre-
ferring that make.
Curtis N. Kimball, president of th'^ W. W. Kim-
ball Company, Chicago—That the house of Kimball
is so firmly established.
J. M. Cameron, president of the Lauter-Humana
Company, Newark, N. J.—That come what will, music
and musical instruments go on forever.
Otto Doll, president qf the P-emier Grand Cor-
poration, New York—That the giaud piano business
is the sustaining power of the piano trade.
C. Albert Jacob, treisurer of the Muthushek Piano
Manufacturing Company, New York— For the pro-
gressiveness of the enterprises in which he is in-
terested.
W. N. Van Matre, president of the Schumann Piano
Company, Rockford, 111.—For the success of his in-
terests, both in and out of the piano trade.
W. S. Bond, president of the Weaver Piano Com-
pany, York, Pa.—For Weaver grand success.
Mark P. Campbell, president "f the Brambach Piano
Company and of the Music Industries Chamber of
Commerce—For good prospects of 1930 business gen-
erally.
Even the radio men who were supposed to be riding
on the crest of the wave of prosperity, seem to be
glad that things were not worse, for here is what the
Chicago Herald and Examiner gives as a reason for
their thankfulness: "That radio sets are still being
sold by industrious retailers, despite the wail of calam-
ity prophets."
Numerous Unnaniecl Ones—That the roosters that
commenced crowing in the recent darkness are now
crowing louder because they see the dawn coming
nearer, giving assurance that calamity is now re-
ferred to in the past tense.
Many persons in the trade could not be reached and
others did not reply to our broadcast inquiry as to
what thev are thankful for.
WISWELL DRAWS CLUB'
THANKSGIVING TURKEY
Much Merry-Making at the Drawing for
the Big Turkey at Piano Club of
Chicago.
The Piano Club of Chicago had a joyous time last
Monday, as the drawing of names to determine the
winner of the donated turkey for Thanksgiving was
provocative of much mirth.
The names were all put into a hat, and the rule of
the contest was that the last name drawn from the
"sky-piece"' would win the big gobbler. Each name
was called out amid shouts of laughter as A. H.
Grim, of the Tonk Mfg. Co., official drawer, took
theiii one by one from the hat.
As the names dwindled down until but three re-
mained in the hat, the fun was furious. These three
were G. S. McLaughlin, the secretary; A. H Grim
and I.. C. Wiswell. Then betting started, Mr. Mc-
Laughlin offering to bet two to one that Wiswell
would not win. Mr. Wiswell took him up on that
proposition and the next name that came out of the
hat was Grim's. The last drawing brought out AIc-
Laughlin's name and so Mr. Wiswell was declared
winner of the turkey. His good luck was emphasized
by not only winning the turkey, but also Mr. Mc-
Laughlin's bet.
The following was the order in which the names
were drawn:
Maurice Blink, S. D. Harris, A. J. Cook, W T . M.
Gamble, J. P. Burns, F. P . Abbott. G. R. Brownell,
Edward Benedict, E. F. i^apham, Ben Strub, Adam
Schneider, Marshall Solberg, Roger O'Connor, J. G.
Peirson, D. L. Sterling, Jack Lundin, E. V. Gallo-
way, Al Koch, Edw. E. Waldren, T. F. Weber, R.
W. Pratt. Lawrence L. Shailer, F. A. Zetsche, G. A.
Porkett, A. H. Grm, G. S. McLaughlin, L. C. Wis-
well.
The dub gave a rising vote of thanks to Joe Burns,
the saxophonist, for the solo performances he gave on
that instrument. This skilled artist showed the lis-
teners that the saxophone is capable of real music—
that it can arouse other thoughts than that of ghosts
moaning in a graveyard at midnight or the winter
wind howling among the branches of leafless trees.
An oddity in invitations to the meetings of the club
was perpetrated by Secretary G. S. McLaughlin as
follows:
"Feller Piano Clubbers:
"We ain't got much grammar and ain't much on
ritin letters but we jist gotta rite and tell yuh whats
comin next, so yuh will know wbai •>'.< are missin
if yuh don't come.
"When we guys git together at llie I. A. C. and
put on the nose bag and hear some good talks and
see some good movin pitchers once in a while, why,
we sure have a swell time don't we? Youse fellers
that ain't been comin sure do miss soniethin too.
"Now I'm gonna let yuh in on soniethin 1 know
yuh want in on. Next Monday, at 12:15 I*. M. we
are gonna all put on the nose bag at ihe I. A. C. and
for the big surprise we got for ytib."
The letter of appreciation for the memorial that the
club sent recently to Mrs. Otto Scbulz, widow of the
late president of the M. Schuk; Company, was read at
the dinner. It reads as folKws:
6106 Kenmore Ave.,
Chicago, 111.
Nov. 10, 1929.
The I'iano Club of Chicago:
My dear Mr. O'Connor:
My family and T were deeply moved by the senti-
ment expressed in the beautiful memorial to Mr.
Schulz. We wish to sincerely thank you and the
members of your organization for the part you had in
this tribute to my husband.
Throughout his life he was close to you in his sym-
pathy and love, in his admiration for you with whom
he worked; and we will always cher'sh and keep as a
legacy this fine tribute to him.
In grateful appreciation,
EMMA M. SCHULZ.
HOLIDAY CATALOG OF
CLARK ORCHESTRA ROLLS
Latest and Snappiest Hits Are Listed in the DeKalb
Concern's December Bulletin.
The Clark Orchestra Roll Company, DeKalb. 111.,
has issued its December bulletin of Orchestrion Rolls.
The holiday catalog of Clark Orchestra Rolls gives
lists for 65-note rewind electric pianos, adapted to
play the following instruments:
American, Anderson, Aristoii, Armstrong, Auto-
Electrola, Banj-O-Grand, Carleton, Chicago Electric,
Coinola A & C, Colonial, Concertrola, Cote, Cremona.
G. Cupid, Danc-O-Grand, Decker Bros., Eberhart,
Electrotone, Empress A, Englehardt, Eusymphonie,
Evans, Haines, Heller, Howard, Ideal, Wm. A. John-
son, Kibby, King. Kreiter. Marquette, Monarch, Na-
tional 20-R. Nelson-Wiggen. Netzow, Niagara Midget
Orchestra, Originators, Pian-O-Grand, Presburg,
Price & Teeple. Rand L. Reed, Regina, Reichard,
Rhapsodist, Schaeffer, Schultz, Ard F and Gr, Star,
Tangley Air Calliope, Seeburg A. P>. C, D, E. F, K,
PGA, & L, Stand-Tangley, Caliiaphone. Victor, Yioli-
phone. Waltham, Warfield, Watson, Wilson.
Among the seasonable rolls arc the following, listed
as O-2232, "The Contest Winner":
Button Up Your Overcoat, Fox Trot; Honey, Fox
Trot; A Precious Little Thing Called Love, Fox
Trot; Sweetheart of All My Dreams, Fox Trot; Caro-
lina Moon, Waltz; Wedding Bells, Fox Trot; Weary
R : ver, Fox Trot; Sweethearts on I'arade, Fox Trot;
Broadway Melody, Fox Trot; Dream Train, Fox
Trot.
Grand and Upright Actions
Reconditioned
Water Damaged and Moth Eaten Player Actions Rebuilt
Expression Devices <
—
> Governors *
—
> Air Motors, Etc.
Striking Pneumatics
If you have grand or upright actions which have been damaged by water, moth, etc., and
are not prepared or do not have the time to rebuild these actions in your shops, let us give you
an estimate.
Special equipment and factory experienced mechanics enable us to give you a high grade
of work at minimum cost, and very prompt service.
E. A. BOUSLOG, Inc.
2106 Boulevard Place
Harrison 2268
INDIANAPOLIS, 1ND.
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).