Presto
Issue: 1933 2270 - Page 5
May-June, 1933
PRESTO-TIMES
NOTABLE PIANO BROADCASTS
KIMBALL HALL A MECCA FOR
The playing of Josef Lhevinne over the National
VISITING DEALERS
Broadcasting Company network is just about like
listening to a real piano recital by this eminent pianist.
A WORTHWHILE INVITATION
Mr. Lhevinne's interpretations, which were on the
Among the attractive displays of pianos to greet
air for several weeks this season, starting from
visitors to the Music Merchants' and Radio conven-
W E A F NBC station in New York City, have been
tions and the flock of visitors who will come to the
listened to with rapt attention by students, teachers,
Century of Progress exposition opening week, none
will be found more attractive or interesting than the
showing at Kimball Hall where the W. W. Kimball
Company have placed on exhibition models of prac-
tically their entire line of grands and uprights.
In extending an invitation to dealers attending the
Music Merchants' and Radio conventions to visit Kim-
ball Hall and inspect their array of pianos, they make
this statement:
"The house of Kimball believes that opportunities
for success in the retail piano business are constantly
increasing and is actively soliciting the business of
desirable dealers in those localities where the Kimball
is not represented."
The house of Kimball cooperates with its dealers
and it is, therefore, well to look up Kimball methods,
the Kimball proposition and the Kimball plan of man-
ufacturer-dealer cooperation for mutual profit and
advantage.
It goes without saying that a Kimball agency today
is a mark of activity and success in piano selling.
Yes, it is well worth while for the visiting dealer,
agent or piano salesman to visit Kimball Hall.
Along with the special invitation which the W. W.
Kimball Company are sending to the trade is some
interesting Century of Progress literature. One
folder gives the places of interest to visit in Chicago.
Another is a plat printed in colors showing the
JOHK.F LHKVINXK. KM1NKNT CONCERT PIANIST,
general
plan of the exposition grounds. This exposi-
WHO USES THE BALDWIN.
tion map is really an interesting souvenir and is a
visual guide to the grounds, buildings, and chief at-
amateurs and musical people generally. As the story
goes NBC had for quite a long time been looking for tractions along the lake front devoted to Chicago's
Century of Progress World's Fair. Mr. D. W. Kim-
a pianist to meet certain conditions in attracting the
ball, in charge of publicity of the W. W. Kimball
public and their engagement of Mr. Lhevinne seems
to have enabled them to meet all requirements. As Company, has certainly done himself proud in supply-
a matter of course the New York studio W E A F is ing this Kimball-Century of Progress literature.
supplied with Baldwin pianos for Mr. Lhevinne's use.
P. & O. LUNCHEON FOR MAY
Mrs. Lhevinne, also a talented pianist, assisted her
husband in several of these radio recitals.
The May luncheon of the Chicago Piano & Organ
By the way, Josef Lhevinne, as well as two other Association called for Wednesday, the 24th, is sched-
noted artists who use the Baldwin piano, Harold Bauer uled for something like a gala event, for Frank Ben-
and Jose Iturbe, is among the pianists engaged as nett, chairman of the entertainment committee, says
soloists with the New York Philharmonic Orchestra he will have on hand a good many artists for both
next season.
vocal and instrumental music.
CLARK & JONES CHANGE CORPORATE
NAME
In changing the corporate name of Clark & Jones
Piano Company, Birmingham, Ala., to Clark & Jones,
Inc., the reason for the change, as stated in the cir-
cular letter, is that "the old name did not indicate the
wider scope of the company's business. All of the
assets as well as the liabilities of the company were
assumed by the new corporation, making absolutely
no change in its net worth. The ownership and man-
agement remains exactly as it was."
The 35th anniversary of this house, which is under
the same ownership and management, was recently
celebrated.
A STEINWAY REMINISCENCE. OF 1894
"The steamer is elegantly furnished. The parlors
are decorated in garnet; old gold and ivory trimming.
In the center of the main salon stands the piano: a
Steinway grand of about 5 ft. 8 in. in ivory with heavy
gold trimmings. A celebrated pianist returning to
Germany was asked after he had played on the piano
at a concert the night before (playing a Beethoven
concerto) what he 'thought' of the piano, made this
reply, 'Oh, well, there isn't anything better.' "
(Extract from diary of E. S. A., written on the S.S
Normania, New York to Hamburg, June 8, 1894.)
TO OBTAIN THE BUSINESS THAT HAS
BEEN SLEEPING
In a recent circular letter to the trade H. Edgar
French, president of the newly organized Jesse
French Corporation, New Castle, Ind., speaking of
opportunities in piano selling today says that "ener-
getic and resourceful salesmen will find that a real
opportunity awaits them today. Personal perform-
ance is and always will be attractive and a great
force; use it in obtaining the business which has been
sleeping."
O. K. HOUCK STOCK BOUGHT IN FOR
BANKRUPTCY SALE
The stock of the O. K. Houck Piano Company,
Memphis, Tenn., including office and store equipment,
was recently purchased by Harry Marks from the
U. S. court. It is Mr. Marks intention to start a
bankrupt sale of goods and the sale is now going on
at the O. K. Houck premises, 108 South Main street,
Memphis.
STEINWAY & SONS
MAKERS OF THE WORLD'S STANDARD PIANOS
First choice of the most famous artists.
Indispensable to musicians who appreciate fine tone.
General Offices, Steinway Hall,
109-113West 57th Street.
New York
STARR PIANOS
STARR FREEZE ELECTRIC DOMESTIC and COMMERCIAL
The Starr Piano Co.
Richmond, Indiana
REFRIGERATION
Established
1872
TH E CO MSTOCK, C HEN EY & CO.
IVORYTON, CONN
IVORY CUTTERS SINCE 1834
MANUFACTURERS OF
Grand Keys, Actions and Hammers, Upright Keys
Actions and Hammer • Pipe Organ Keys
Piano Forte Ivory for the Trade
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PRESTO-TIMES
NOTABLE PIANO BROADCASTS
KIMBALL HALL A MECCA FOR
The playing of Josef Lhevinne over the National
VISITING DEALERS
Broadcasting Company network is just about like
listening to a real piano recital by this eminent pianist.
A WORTHWHILE INVITATION
Mr. Lhevinne's interpretations, which were on the
Among the attractive displays of pianos to greet
air for several weeks this season, starting from
visitors to the Music Merchants' and Radio conven-
W E A F NBC station in New York City, have been
tions and the flock of visitors who will come to the
listened to with rapt attention by students, teachers,
Century of Progress exposition opening week, none
will be found more attractive or interesting than the
showing at Kimball Hall where the W. W. Kimball
Company have placed on exhibition models of prac-
tically their entire line of grands and uprights.
In extending an invitation to dealers attending the
Music Merchants' and Radio conventions to visit Kim-
ball Hall and inspect their array of pianos, they make
this statement:
"The house of Kimball believes that opportunities
for success in the retail piano business are constantly
increasing and is actively soliciting the business of
desirable dealers in those localities where the Kimball
is not represented."
The house of Kimball cooperates with its dealers
and it is, therefore, well to look up Kimball methods,
the Kimball proposition and the Kimball plan of man-
ufacturer-dealer cooperation for mutual profit and
advantage.
It goes without saying that a Kimball agency today
is a mark of activity and success in piano selling.
Yes, it is well worth while for the visiting dealer,
agent or piano salesman to visit Kimball Hall.
Along with the special invitation which the W. W.
Kimball Company are sending to the trade is some
interesting Century of Progress literature. One
folder gives the places of interest to visit in Chicago.
Another is a plat printed in colors showing the
JOHK.F LHKVINXK. KM1NKNT CONCERT PIANIST,
general
plan of the exposition grounds. This exposi-
WHO USES THE BALDWIN.
tion map is really an interesting souvenir and is a
visual guide to the grounds, buildings, and chief at-
amateurs and musical people generally. As the story
goes NBC had for quite a long time been looking for tractions along the lake front devoted to Chicago's
Century of Progress World's Fair. Mr. D. W. Kim-
a pianist to meet certain conditions in attracting the
ball, in charge of publicity of the W. W. Kimball
public and their engagement of Mr. Lhevinne seems
to have enabled them to meet all requirements. As Company, has certainly done himself proud in supply-
a matter of course the New York studio W E A F is ing this Kimball-Century of Progress literature.
supplied with Baldwin pianos for Mr. Lhevinne's use.
P. & O. LUNCHEON FOR MAY
Mrs. Lhevinne, also a talented pianist, assisted her
husband in several of these radio recitals.
The May luncheon of the Chicago Piano & Organ
By the way, Josef Lhevinne, as well as two other Association called for Wednesday, the 24th, is sched-
noted artists who use the Baldwin piano, Harold Bauer uled for something like a gala event, for Frank Ben-
and Jose Iturbe, is among the pianists engaged as nett, chairman of the entertainment committee, says
soloists with the New York Philharmonic Orchestra he will have on hand a good many artists for both
next season.
vocal and instrumental music.
CLARK & JONES CHANGE CORPORATE
NAME
In changing the corporate name of Clark & Jones
Piano Company, Birmingham, Ala., to Clark & Jones,
Inc., the reason for the change, as stated in the cir-
cular letter, is that "the old name did not indicate the
wider scope of the company's business. All of the
assets as well as the liabilities of the company were
assumed by the new corporation, making absolutely
no change in its net worth. The ownership and man-
agement remains exactly as it was."
The 35th anniversary of this house, which is under
the same ownership and management, was recently
celebrated.
A STEINWAY REMINISCENCE. OF 1894
"The steamer is elegantly furnished. The parlors
are decorated in garnet; old gold and ivory trimming.
In the center of the main salon stands the piano: a
Steinway grand of about 5 ft. 8 in. in ivory with heavy
gold trimmings. A celebrated pianist returning to
Germany was asked after he had played on the piano
at a concert the night before (playing a Beethoven
concerto) what he 'thought' of the piano, made this
reply, 'Oh, well, there isn't anything better.' "
(Extract from diary of E. S. A., written on the S.S
Normania, New York to Hamburg, June 8, 1894.)
TO OBTAIN THE BUSINESS THAT HAS
BEEN SLEEPING
In a recent circular letter to the trade H. Edgar
French, president of the newly organized Jesse
French Corporation, New Castle, Ind., speaking of
opportunities in piano selling today says that "ener-
getic and resourceful salesmen will find that a real
opportunity awaits them today. Personal perform-
ance is and always will be attractive and a great
force; use it in obtaining the business which has been
sleeping."
O. K. HOUCK STOCK BOUGHT IN FOR
BANKRUPTCY SALE
The stock of the O. K. Houck Piano Company,
Memphis, Tenn., including office and store equipment,
was recently purchased by Harry Marks from the
U. S. court. It is Mr. Marks intention to start a
bankrupt sale of goods and the sale is now going on
at the O. K. Houck premises, 108 South Main street,
Memphis.
STEINWAY & SONS
MAKERS OF THE WORLD'S STANDARD PIANOS
First choice of the most famous artists.
Indispensable to musicians who appreciate fine tone.
General Offices, Steinway Hall,
109-113West 57th Street.
New York
STARR PIANOS
STARR FREEZE ELECTRIC DOMESTIC and COMMERCIAL
The Starr Piano Co.
Richmond, Indiana
REFRIGERATION
Established
1872
TH E CO MSTOCK, C HEN EY & CO.
IVORYTON, CONN
IVORY CUTTERS SINCE 1834
MANUFACTURERS OF
Grand Keys, Actions and Hammers, Upright Keys
Actions and Hammer • Pipe Organ Keys
Piano Forte Ivory for the Trade
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).