TRIBUTES TO AMICA HONORARY RUTHBINGAMAN SMITH The NovemberlDecember 1990 edition ofthe AMICA News Bulletin carried an article decribing the festivities around Ruth's ninety-fourth birthday - we've received a copy of the tribute signed by Dr. Clayton Shorkey, President of the I' Board of Directors of the Texas Music Museum in Austin, Texas. In the text he states, ''We salute you as a Texas< Treasure. Since your debut as a solo pian- ist with the San An­ tonio Symphony Or­ chestra in 1906, you have continued to perform and inspire generations of new artists." STATE OF TEXAS The certifi­ OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR cate reproduced at the Au S TIN, T EX AS 7 8 71 1 right signed by Texas ANN W. RlCHARDS Governor Ann W. GOVERNOR !february 22, 1991 Richards further rec­ ognizes the contribu- tions of Ruth Binga­ man Smith through­ (jreetings to: out her continuing musical career. As a highlight 2(uth 'Binga11UJJt Smith of the Texas Classics exhibition which runs 5ts (jovemor of tlie great State of rre)(!IS, it is a iistinct pfeasure to through May 31,1991 recognize you for your contributions to cfassicaf music. (see this issue "In r Brief,") Ruth was ']v{usic is a universal fanguage ani is a vita!part oftlie cuEture ofevery • featured in a program civifi..zei nation in tlie worU!. 1t is one of tlie great art forms that on February23,1991 serves as a source ofenricfiment in our aves. 'lou are liefping to bring in which she per­ formed compositions joy into aU of our aves tfr.rougli your music ani for tliis, we are ofJohn Steinfeldt and profounify gratejuf. her own "Ballet Ori­ entale." 'Best wislies for a most enjoya&re program anifor your continuei success The evening's in tlie future! program also included the presentation of Sincerefy, some Welte rolls re­ r· I\ ! 'I )' corded during the d~\, 1-", \ '-.-// ~~. 1920s by Mrs. Smith ~ ./ '-;;;~..~, and reproduced for .-:" I ~ /.):.-- -,~ ---.. / ': the event on a restored !-=.- /" Welte grand piano. I':':':: . 1,{ /.r..'-' ~ .~ / ,; ...... "<0/ ,:~ . _/ Information for this article was submitted by EmmettM. Ford ,- THE AMICA NEWS BULLETIN AUTOMATIC MUSICAL INSTRUMENT COLLECTORS' ASSOCIATION

~ublishedby the Automatic Musical Instrument Collectors' Association, a non-profit, tax exempt group devoted to the restoration, distribution and enjoyment of musical instruments using perforated paper music rolls. AMICA was founded in san Francisco, California in 1963.

JOHN ALAN FISCHER, PUBLISHER, 73 Nevada, Rochester Hills, M148309-1565 - Phone/Fax 313-651-4563 Contributing Editor, Robin Pratt, 515 Scott Street, Sandusky, Ohio 44870-3736

VOLUME 28, NUMBER 2 MARCH/APRIL, 1991 AMICA BULLETIN

FEATURES _ Display and Classified Ads Articles for Publication Battleships with player Pianos, by Richard J. Howe 4 Consideration The Menace ofMechanical Instruments, by John Philip Sousa 6 Letters to the Publisher Chapter News Get on the Band Organ Wagon 8 Single copies ofback issues Convention '91- New Orleans 11 ($4.00 per issue - based upon availability) The Immortal Nola 16 Steinway Memorabilia 18 John Alan Fischer Flexible and Attractive Roll Storage, by Dick Merchant 21 73 Nevada PEOPLE. _ Rochester Hills, MI 48309 313/651-4563 Frank Milne's Noms De Piano by Richard J. Howe 10 Ignace Paderewski-Home at Last 25 PUBLICATION DEADLINES ~ECORDINGS FOR 1991 "------Abraham Chasins and Constance Keene, by Emmett M. Ford July/August Issue June 15 9 September/October Issue August 15 AMICA HONORARIES _ NovemberlDecember Issue October 15 Ruth Binghaman Smith Inside Front Cover Remembering Edwin Lester 10 DISCLAIMER: Acceptance ofarticles for publi. cation in the AMICA NEWS BULLETIN does A Letter from Adam (Gawlik) 23 not imply a guarantee of the accuracy of the DEPARTMENTS~ _ facts contained in any article, nor an endorse­ ment ofan author's recommendation.

AMICA Officers, Chapter Officers; Affiliates 2 President's and Publisher's Notes 3 MEMBERSHIP SERVICES In Brief 20 New Memberships Chapter News 26 Renewals Address changes and corrections .Classified Ads 33 Directory information updates

Mike Barnhart COVER ART: 919 Lantern Glow Trail Outside front Excerpted from a 1915 Knabe-Stocldard-Ampico ad from the Emmett M. Ford Collection Dayton, Ohio 45431 Inside back Orchestrelle Company ad, The Illustrated London News, June 7, 1913 from the 513-254-5580 collection of Bob Smith '-<\utside back From the collection of James Weisenborne To ensure timely delivery ofyour .,/ BULLETIN please allow 6-weeks Entire contents © 1991 AMICA International advance notice of address changes.

THE AMICA NEWS BULLETIN MARCH/APRIL, 1991 ·1 AMICA INTERNATIONAL

INTERNATIONAL OFFICERS CHAPTER OFFICERS PRESIDENT Ron Connor BOSTONAREA NORTIlERN LIGHTS Route 4, Rogers, Arkansas 72756 Pres: Bill Koenigsberg Pres: Craig Remmon 501-636-1749 Vice Pres: Tony Misianos Vice Pres: Don Cunderla Sec: Charlie Randazzo & Sec: Tim Wheat Barbara McFall Treas: Robert & Katheryn Dumas PAST PRESIDENT Terry Smythe Treas: Alan Jayne Reporters: Kay Dumas 55 Rowand Avenue Reporter: Don Brown Ruth Anderson Winnipeg, Manitoba Bd. Rep: Sandy Libman Bd. Rep: Tom Olds Canada R3J 2N6 204-832-3982 CIUCAGOAREA PIULADELPHIA AREA Pres: Dee Kavouras Pres: Paul Dietz Vice Pres: Rob Deland Vice Pres: Brian Helfrich VICE PRESIDENT Mel Septon Sec: Jere DeBacker Sec: Diane Wagner 9045 North Karlov Treas: Elsa Pekarek Treas: Bob Taylor Skokie, Illinois 60076 Reporter: Rob Deland Reporter: Richard Wagner 708-679-3455 Bd. Rep: Mike Schwimmer Bd. Rep: Bob Rosencrans

SECRETARY John Fischer FOUNDING CHAPTER SIERRA·NEVADA Co-Pres: Jack & Diane Edwards Pres: Bob Patton 73 Nevada Vice Pres: Pat Clemmens Vice Pres: Vickie Mahr Rochester Hills, Michigan 48309 Sec: Rob Thomas Secf1'reas: Sonja Lemon 313-651-4563 Treas: Lyle Merithew Reporter: Ed Baehr Reporter: Bill Wheny Bd. Rep: Ray Bauer TREASURER Janet Tonneson Bd. Rep. Rob Thomas 903 Sandalwood SOWNY (Southern Ontario, Richardson, Texas 75080 GATEWAY CHAPTER Western NY) Pres: Joe Lorberg Pres: John Cairns 214-235-4497 Vice Pres: Marilyn McGartland Vice Pres: Rick Drewniak Sec: Cynthia Craig Sec: Anne Lemon PUBLISHER John Fischer Treas: Cynthia Craig Treas: Holly Walter 73 Nevada Reporter: Gary Craig Membetship Sec: Mike Walter Rochester Hills, Michigan 48309 Board Rep. YousufWilson (Amer.) Laurie Taylor (Can.) Photographer: Bill McCleary 313-651-4563 / HEART OF AMERICA Reporter: Ada Cairns 0" Pres: Linda Bird Bd. Rep: Nancy & Ed Group MEMBERSIDP SECRETARY Mike Barnhart Vice Pres: Bill Pohl 919 Lantern Glow Trail Secf1'reas: Betty Ann Olmsted SOUTHEAST AREA Dayton, Ohio 45431 Reporter: Willa Daniels Pres: David Oppenheim 513-254-5580 Bd. Rep: Ron Bopp Vice Pres: John Daly Sec: Wayne Fisher Treas: Don Winter COMMITI'EES LADY LIBERTY Pres: Paul Ciancia Reporter: Wayne Fisher TECHNICAL Harold Malakinian Vice Pres: Paul Manganaro Bd. Rep: John O'Laughlin 2345 Forest Trail Dr., Troy, MI 48098 Sec: Michele Manganaro ARCIDVES Bob Rosencrans Treas: John Ellems SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 109 Cumberland Place, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 Reporter: Diane Polan Pres: Lloyd Osmundson PUBLICATIONS John Fischer Bd. Rep: David Nernoff Vice Pres: Shirley Nix 73 Nevada, Rochester Hills, MI 48309 Sec: Brooke Osmundson MIDWEST Treas: Ken Hodge AUDIO·VISUAL Harold Malakinian Pres: Edwin Ward Bd. Rep: Mary Lilien 2345 Forest Trail Drive, Troy, MI 48098 Vice Pres: Robin Pratt CONVENTION COORDINATOR Liz Barnhart Sec: John Fischer TEXAS 919 Lantern Glow Trail, Dayton, OH 45431 Treas: Alvin Wulfekuhl Pres: Sal Mele HONORARY MEMBERS Dorothy Bromage Reporter: Jim Weisenborne Vice Pres: Wade Newton 157 School Street, Gorham, ME 04038 Bd. Rep: Liz Barnhart Sec.trreas: Janet Tonneson Reporter: Bob Butters Bd. Rep. Richard Tonneson ______AFFILIATED SOCIETIES AND ORGANIZATIONS _

AUSTRALIAN COLLECTORS INTERNATlONAL PIANO NORTHWEST PLAYER PIANO SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION OF MECHANICAL MUSICAL ARCHIVES AT MARYLAND ASSOCATlON Division ofMusical History INSTRUMENTS Neil Ratliff, Music Library Raymond and Dorothy Ince Washington, D.C. 20560 clo 4 Lobellia Street Hornbake 3210 4 Barrowby Lane Chatswood, N.S.W. 2067, College Park, Maryland 20742 Leeds LS15 8PT, England SOCIETY OF FRIENDS OF Australia MECHANICAL MUSICAL PLAYER PIANO GROUP INSTRUMENTS DUTCH PIANOLA ASSOC. NETHERLANDS MECHANICAL (England) Jurgen Hocker "" Nederlandse Pianola Vereniging ORGAN SOCIETY - KDV Frances Broadway Eichenweg6 Kortedijk 10 J.L.M. Van Dinteren 39 Sydner Road D-5060 Gergisch, Gladbach, 2871 CB Schoonhouen, Nether­ Postbus 147 Stoke Newington Germany lands 6160 AC Geleen, Netherlands London N16 7UF, England

2 MARCH/APRIL. 1991 THE AMICA NEWS BULLETIN President's Message Just when you think things are going well, Murphy steps in. (You remember Murphy's law - if anything can go wrong it will). Many of you were unhappy with the untimely (fancy word for late) arrival ofthe November-DecemberNews Bulletin. I'd like to explain what happened so you will know where the problem was and perhaps understand some ofthe difficulties encountered in an organization such as AMICA Robin (Pratt) sentthe material to the printer_and then had to wait several weeks to get the proofs back. When they finally arrived he spent two days making corrections and editing and then phoned in the changes so they could get right to the printing. Then nothing. Weeks went by with phone calls producing promises but not much else. Finally Robin and I agreed on a Monday that we would give itto Friday and then we would have to see what could be done, beginning with finding out ifwe had any legal recourse. On Wednesday the Bulletins were finally ready to mail. In conversation with someone atthe printingcompany Robin found thattheyhadreceived a couple oflarge rush orders from industrial customers and had just put ourjob aside while they took care ofmore "important" business. Well, you can make what you want ofthe ethics of this. The Bulletin is now being printed by someone else. Our problem is that to the business world we are very small potatoes and none ofus have been in a position to swing major work their way to make it worth their while to keep us happy. Anyone who has tried to get special strings wound to some obsolete specification will know what we face. Ifwe push too hard we'll justbe told to take our stuffand go somewhere else, sometimes with a suggestion as to just where we might go. Well, I wanted you to know what happened so Robin would not be blamed for things beyond his control. . Incidentally, both George Bush's and my job will be open in 1992. You could pick one and start campaigning now. George's pays more, mine takes less time and is probably more fun.

Don't forget to register for the Convention.

Ron Connor Publisher's Comments At the risk oftemptingfate, I'm pleased to tell you that we've had many good commentsaboutthe"new"AMICANewsBulletin,andthatstartingwith Membership Secretary Mike Barnhart's great work on the member database, up to but NOT including the postal authorities, things are going VERY well. Because the mailing list is accurate to within days of usage the number of misdirected pieces has been greatly reduced. The only part of the process that is not under control is the distribution through the postal system. The February increase ofroughly 25% in rates along with a reorganization of the rate structure has increased our mailing costs significantly. The delivery ofourmailingis oftenhard to explain. Itfrequently seems to take longer for a member thirty miles from the mailing office to receive the Bulletin than another who is hundreds ofmiles away. Although our widespread geographic profile eliminates all of the obvious solutions, I will continue to pursue all possibilities in an effort to control timely delivery ofour mailings. I've been so pleased to talk with many ofyou duringthe few months ofmy stintas Publisher, and I welcome your comments and particularly welcome your articles, observations, news clippings, etc. that may be of interest to our membership. We are, remember, interestedmostly initems centered around instruments andmusic produced bymeans , .perforated rolls. Itemsreflectingthatinterestwill be given priority, however, items which mightbe ofgeneral interest e welcome and likely to be published

John Fischer

THE AMICA NEWS BULLETIN MARCH/APRIL, 1991 ·3 fjj1~J

"-"; BATTLESHIPS WITH PLAYER PIANOS

By Richard J. Howe

During the years preceding Autopianos were added after the war graved plaque mounted on the frame World War I a number of U.S. war­ it is probable the other three were on reads as follows: shipswere equipped withAutopianos. board during the war. Harvey Roehl's Player Piano Treas­ Ihadalways wondered whata AFTER DINNER ury contains a copy of a news story player piano would look like installed On Board the U.S. Battleship Connecticut with the following headline "Three on a battleship. I recently found out Junior Officers Mess More Autopianos On Board U.S.S. Dela­ when I purchased a large, framed A Good Cigar .- and the Autopiano ware." The subhead is "First-Line photograph from an antique shop in May 14th, 1911 Battleship Now Equipped with Six New England. A copy made from that This Autopiano is in Use Over Autopianos ..." Although these three photograph appears below. An en- Four and a HalfYears

4· MARCH/APRIL, 1991 THE AMICA NEWS BULLETIN A good cigar, indeed. On closer Albany "Let your choice be the choice of examination all five junior officers Chester His Majesty's Navy, fiJr what is good enough Des Moines for theBritishNavy, issurelygoodenough -were smoking cigars. I wonder ifthat Denver (3) ~s a small snooker table in the center New Orleans for the British home. These 'Kastner Au­ of the room. I also wonder ifAutopi­ Gunboats topianos' are as only British Managers ano would have been able to getone of Annapolis and men in recent years have been em­ Machias ployed in the Kastner Factories, support­ their machines installed on the space Nevo ing close upon 1,000 British families. Since shuttle had they been in business Transports early 1905, when Mr. Kastner produced today. Prarie Thomas Monitor the first English Player Piano, approxi­ Buffalo mately80% ofthepianos usedfor Kastner Additional information has Destroyers Autopianosinthiscountryhavebeenmade come to lighton the use ofAutopianos Tonopah by English Manufacturers." on warshipsofboththeU.S. Navyand Monaghan "This will show how closely the the Royal Navy. As indicated below 'Kastner' interests are connected with the GREAT BRITAIN fortunes, good or bad, of a very large this use was more widespread than I King Edward VII hadoriginallythought.As of1917 the Cocharane section of the British piano trade. You following ships carried Autopianos: Britannia will, therefore, no doubt be glad to hear Thames that every possible step has been taken by King George V us to assure to nearly allofourlarge staff, UNITED STATES Forth the necessities oflife in these trying times, Implacable and a constant supply of'All-British Au­ Battleships - First Line Essex Oklahoma Renown topianos' to our good friends. At present, Florida Warrior close upon 500 complete instruments are Nevada in stock and several new, most up-to-date Texas AUSTRAliA models will shortly be ready." Wyoming Sydney Utah (3) ''Although this unfortunate war Battleships - Second Line Australia must naturally influence business, we are Delaware (2) sure that with determination a fair amount Connecticut In the U.S. brochure the fol­ ofbusiness can be done, and we trust that - Nebraska lowing letter is quoted: you will co-operate with us." .t: Louisiana (2) "Kindly write or see us immedi­ ....", Rhode Island South Carolina "The Autopiano purchased from ately _. we will gladly consider with you, Kansas you, which hasbeen inthepossessionofthe the ways and means how best to overcome Kentucky Junior Officers'Mess for thepastfour and difficulties and keep the 'Autopiano' and Ohio halfyears, hasgiven excellent service during Music Roll business going as briskly as Wisconsin that time. It has been used constantly, but possible for our mutual benefit." lllinois "Thank you in anticipation, We Vermont (3) retains good action and tone. Change of Maine temperature and climate does not seem to remain, dear Sir, New Jersey affectit. We are highlypleased with it, and Georgia (3) it seems good for many years ofservice." Faithfully yours, Michigan Kastner & Co., LTD" New Hampshire /S / Elmer D. Longworthy Armored Cruisers Midshipman, U.S. Navy Thus by the onset of World Montana Colorado U.S.S. Connecticut War I, U.S. Navy and Royal Navy South Dakota warships carried in excess of 80 Au­ West Virginia Based on the information on topianos. Maryland the plaque on the photograph of the San Diego (6) All of the above information Tennessee Junior Officers' Mess, this letter must was contained on a microfilm recently Pittsburgh have been written late in 1915. obtained from The British Library. North Carolina (2) The British mailer, entitled This library has an extensive collec­ Cruisers· First Closs 'Brooklyn ''The'Autopiano' andtheRoyal Navy," tion of original literature on pianos St. Louis contains the following: and player pianos (1900-1930.) Saratoga Cruisers· Second Closs "There is practically nothing else Chicago aboard ship that tends to affordenjoyment Seattle to the men anditis because ofits unfailing -Cruisers Third Closs . Cincinnati durability and strength, coupled with the ....",1- Cleveland highest artistic merits that the 'Kastner Tacoma Autopiano'has been chosen for these 'Men Salem ofWar'."

THE AMICA NEWS BULLETIN MARCH/ARIL 1991 ·5 And now a word on a Constitution gave him the detail of personal interest right to appropriate the bright- whichhas a rightto be heard est efforts of the Anierican r because it voices a claim for THE MENACE OF composer, and he voiced the fair play, far-reaching in its beliefthat any act giving the effects beyond the personal MECHANICAL composer ownership inhis own profit of one or many indi- property would be most un­ viduals. I venture to saythat MUSIC constitutional. it will come as an entire sur- Asked if he claimed prise to almost every reader the right to take one of my to learn that the composers Part 2 of2 compositions and use it in of music now produced so connection withhis mechani­ widely by the mechanical By John Philip Sousa cal device without compensa­ players ofevery sortdrawno Illustrated by F. Strothmann tion to myself, his unselfish profit from it whatever. reply was: "Under the Composers are entirely un­ In the last issue oftheAMICABulletin we Constitution and all the laws protected by the copyright looked at part one ofthis undated, but pre-1932 of the land, I say Yes, decid­ laws ofthe United States as article written by the illustrious bandsman John edly!" at present written on the Philip Sousa. The story was originally submitted Asked if he was not statute books and interpreted to the Bulletin by Frank Adams. protected in his patents, his by the courts. The composer Part one dealt with Sousa's beliefthat the answer was promptly in the ofthe most popular waltz or adoption of "mechanical" music reproduction affirmative, but he seemed march ofthe yearmustsee it machines and methods would eliminate the human wholly unable to grasp the seized, reproduced at will on elements and "soul" from musical performance proposition that a composer wax cylinder, brass disk, or andperception - with a strong warningofadverse should ask for similarprotec­ strip of perforated paper, effects. tion on his creative work. multiplied indefinitely, and In this section, his direction takes an Asked finally if he sold at large profit all over decided turn - but deals again with broad issues desired the Constitution - still unresolved, and every bit as controversial. ;>- thecountry, withouta penny amended, he replied magnani­ "\ of remuneration to himself mously: "No, sir, I want the for the use of this original Publisher's Note-JAF Constitutionto stand asitis." product ofhis brain. Ofcourse it must not Itis thisfact thatis theimme­ contrivance, or appliance especially be overlooked that in the United States diate occasion of the present article, adaptedin anymannerwhatsoever to Circuit Court of Appeals a case has for the whole subject has become acute reproduce to the ear the whole or any just been decided adversely to the com­ by reason ofcertain proposed legisla­ material part of any work published poser's rights in the profits accruing tion in Congress at Washington. The and copyrighted after this Act shall from theuse ofhiscompositions on the two phases ofthe subject - fair play to have gone into effect, or by means of talking and playing machines, but this music and fair play to musicians - are any such device or appliance publicly case awaits final adjudication, on ap­ so naturally connected thatI have not to reproduce to the ear the whole or peal, in the United States Supreme hesitated to cover the legal and the any material part of such work." Court. Judges Lacombe, Coxe, and artisticsides ofthe questionina single I was among those present, Townsend rendered a decision as fol­ discussion. and became particularly keen on the lows: A new copyright bill was in­ efforts of opposing interests to im­ ''Weare of the opinion that a troduced in Congress at the last ses­ press upon the committee by specious perforatedpaperroll, suchasismanu­ sion, a joint committee met on June argument and fallacious interpreta­ factured by defendant, is not a copy of 6th, to hear arguments on the bill as tion thatthecomposerofmusichadno complainant's staff notation for the presented, and the following paragraph rights under the Constitution that they following reasons: was cause for lively discussion on the were bound to respect; and that reme­ "Itis nota copy infact; itis not part of the various talking-machine dial legislation was wholly out of the designed to beread or actuallyusedin interest and composers represented: question until the Constitution had reading music as the original staff Paragraph (G) of Section I, first been amended. notation is; and the claim that it may which provides ''That the copyright One gentleman went the length be read, which is practicallydisproved secured by this Act shall include the ofdeclaring thathe would neverhave by the great preponderance of evi- ,r­ sole and exclusive right to make, sell, worked out his reproducing appara­ dence, even if true, would establish ~ distribute, or let for hire any device, tus, had he not felt confident that the merely a theory or possibility of use,

6· MARCH/APRIL, 1991 THE AMICA NEWS BULLETIN therefore, a copy, would apply to the ment to another, does not, even to raised by existing copyright laws, even disk ofthe phonograph orthebarrelof common apprehension, alter the origi­ to the unauthorized use of musical • the organ, which, itmustbe admitted, nal subject. The ear tells you thatitis compositions by mechanical-reproduc­ ,/ are not copies ofthe sheet music. The the same. Theoriginal airrequiresthe ing apparatuses, and all this because perforations in the rolls are not a varied aid ofgeniusfor itsconstruction; buta these two words deal, not alone with form of symbols substituted for the mere mechanicinmusic canmake the the letter, but with the spirit as well. symbols used by the author. They are adaptation or accompaniment. Sub­ But letthe ambiguities in the mere adjuncts of a valve mechanism stantially the piracy is where the textoflawbe whattheymay; letthere in a machine. In fact, the machine, or appropriated music, though adapted be oflegalquipsandquirksasmanyas musical playing device, is the thing to a different purpose from that ofthe you please, for the life of me I am which appropriatesthe author's prop­ original, maystillbe recognized by the puzzled to know why the powerful erty and publishes itby producingthe ear." corporations controlling these play­ musical sounds, thus conveying the Again the English court says: ing and talking machines are so to­ author's composition to the public." ''The composition ofa new air tally blind to the moral and ethical May I ask, does this machine ormelody isentitledto protection;and questions involved. Could anything appropriate the author's composition the appropriation of the whole, or of be more blamable, as a matter ofprin­ without human assistance? Is the any substantial part ofit, without the ciple, than to take an artist's composi­ machine a free agent? Does itgo about license ofthe author, is a piracy, and tion, reproduce it a thousandfold on to seek who it may devour? And if, as the adaptation ofit, either by chang­ their machines, and deny him all quoted above, the machine "publishes ing it to a dance, or by transferring it participation in the large financial it," is not the owner of the machine from one instrumentto another, ifthe returns, by hidingback ofthe diapha­ responsible for its acts? ear detects the same air, in the same nous pretense that in the guise of a Is a copyright simply repre­ arrangement, will not relieve it from disk or roll, his composition is not his sented by a sheetofmusic? Is there no the penalty." property? more to it than the silent notation? The section ofthe Constitution Do they not realize that ifthe The little black spots on the five lines on which my whole legal contention is accredited composers, who have come and spaces, measured bars, are merely based provides: "The Congress shall into vogue by reason of merit and the record ofbirth and existence ofa have power to secure for limited time labor, are refused a just reward for ... musical thought. These marks are to authorsandinventorstheexclusive theirefforts, a condition isalmostsure •.•/something beyond the mere shape, right to their respective writings and to arise where all incentive to further the color, thelengthofthepages. They discoveries." creativework is lacking, and composi­ are only one form of recording the tions will no longer flow from their coming into the world ofa newly fash­ pens; or where they will be compelled ioned work, which, by the right of to refrain from publishing their com­ authorship, inherent and constitu­ positions at all, and control them in tional, belongs to him who conceived manuscript? What, then, ofthe play­ it. They are no more the living theme ing and talking machines? which they record than the descrip­ tion ofa beautiful woman is the woman Copyright rules have certainly herself. evolved since that time, but new tech­ Should the day come that the nologies present a continuing chal­ courts will give me the absolute power lenge to the issues Sousa presents. ofcontrolling my compositions which Music is around us in every I feel is now mine under the shopping mall, restaurant, elevator Constitution, then I am not so sure and office building. ASCAP, the Soci­ that my name will appear as often as ety ofComposers and Publishers, seeks at present in the catalogues of the to protect it members' rights, but is talking and playing machines. largely and honor based system of . Evidently Judge Abinger, of "Does it go about to seek monitoring the English bar, believes in the doc­ trine of substance, for he says: whom it may devour?" JAF ''Themostunlettered inmusic can distinguish one song from an­ And my claim is, thatthe words other; and the mere adaptation ofthe "exclusive" and "writings," particu­ ~r,eitherbychangingitto a dance, or larly the latter, are so broad in their by transferring it from one instru- meaning that they cover every point

THE AMICA NEWS BULLETIN MARCH/APRIL 1991 ·7 GET ON THE /

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For those who live in cold-winter climates, Spring and Summer are much desired seasons - and what could be betterthan enjoying the greatoutdoors, some festive music and a sampling ofthese great msuic machines ofthe past and present. The AMfCA News BUlletin has received information regarding three great events sponsored by or involving many AMICAns and members of our "sister" organization, MBSI. Enjoy!!

The HEART OF AMERICA Registration fee is $15/family with The registration form for the CHAPTER of AMICA invites you to an optional Saturday evening meal Illinois Invitational Band Organ Rally attend its 10th Annual Band Organ at $10/adult, $5/child under 12. is reproduced below. For additional Rally on Saturday, June 1, 1991 in The Rally is made possible, information call Marcia Szpak at 708­ Kansas City, Missouri at the in part, through the courtesy of the 5664. Country Club Plaza. Kansas City (Missouri) Parks and Large organs will be set up at Recreation Department. r------, the beautiful J. C. Nichols Memorial For more information call or '~~Rd4R~~ Fountain and the three-block long park write HEARTOFAMERICAAMICA areawhich surroundsitwhile smaller c/o Charles Tyler, 1630 Topping, Name _ instruments (on wheels) can tour the Kansas City, MO 64126. Telephone Address _ 14-block shopping area. 816-241-6986. / The Comfort Inn (approxi­ mately 7 miles away) has been desig­ nated as the "official" hotel. Those On June 22 and 23, 1991 Phone L-), _ wishing to make arrangements there the Fox Valley Park District with should mention AMICA to receive the support from CmCAGO AREA Estimate Number ofGuests _ special rates of $31.95/night double AMICA, will presentIllinois' First C~ Trl'L <>ll/~ and $26.95/night single. Comfort Inn Invitational Band Organ Rally Table Top Band Organ Hand Organ Special is located at 8500 East 350 Highway at theBlackberryffistorical Farm and their toll free reservation line is Village - Aurora, Illinois. P!.<+u....d-'fI..,~~..:#-e-- Photo 800-228-5150. Located some 41 miles North­ Description ofunit(s) On FridayeveningMay 31sta west ofChicago, Blackberry Histori­ Electrical requirements Special Needs Fish Fry is planned at the home of cal Farm-Villageisa re-created turn­ Registration fee CharlesTyler - which will include the of-the-century farm and village lo­ opportunity to see his fine phonograph cated on 56 acres. Blackberry has ~~lu~ 1. Free parking and admission to Park for 2 days. collection. museums, costumed historical inter­ 2. Two ticketsto BarbecueSupperin ParkSaturday The Rally officially opens on preters, period rides, gardens, gift evening and coffee and rolls for Sunday morning. (Additional suppers available for $5.) Saturday morning at 10 a.m. with shop, and a Victorian food stand. 3. Two buttons and Rally Program registration set for 9 a.m. at the J.C. The two-day eventrunsfrom 4. One free T-shirt per band instrument, two shirts with large band organs. Additional shirts may be Nichols Fountain, 47th and Main 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will have Spe­ purchased for $8 each. Indicate quantity desired Streets cial Awards for Best Band Organ, below...Order Earlyl

The Rally would be enough to Longest Distance Traveled, Best _Small _Medium _Large ---.X·Large satisfy nearly anyone, but the setting Dressed Period Exhibitor and Most alone is worth the trip. There are Unique Table Top Unit. All partici­ 1'1d T.. Blackberry Historical Farm-Village great restaurants, hundreds ofplaces pants will be special guests of the RR 3 Box 591 Aurora. n 60506 to shop while enjoying the entertain­ Park District for a Barbecue Supper Q~' Call Marcia Szpak .-:- ment and a walking tour of some 38 in the Park on Saturday evening, (708) 892-5664 significant and varied works ofart. plus coffee and rolls Sunday. ~---~------~

8 ·MARCH/APRIL, 1991 THE AMICA NEWS BULLEriN As a matter ofinterest to our promote their 16th Annual Band Organ membership and as a courtesy to the Rally. Those who aren't enjoying the RECORDINGS Mid-America Chapter of the Musical AMICA Convention in New Orleans Box Society, we are pleased to provide will have an alternative in Madison, space in the AMICA News Bulletin to Wisconsin on July 26 & 27th. ABRAM CHASINS & CONSTANCE KEENE: TWO-PIANO ARTISTRY

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IPAM 1107 Reviewed by Emmett M. Ford The International Piano Ar­ chives at Maryland has released an L.P. of the piano playing of the late Honorary Member ofAMICA, Abram Chasins, and his wife Constance Keene, in duo-piano composistions newly re­ mastered from the 1949-50 Mercury Record releases. Compositions recorded are the duo-piano arrangements of Mr. Chasins ofthe Strauss "Blue Da­ nube," Liszt's "Carmen Fantasy," "Artist's Life" by Strauss and also the "Fledermaus Fantasy." Of interest are the composi­ tions of Mr. Chasin. His "Parade," "Period Suite," "Rush Hour in Hong Kong," and "Melody" are performed, ending with his arrangement of Rimsky-Korsakov's "Dance of the Buffoons." Mr. Chasins was a composer, pianist and teacher and a recognized author ofseveral books. He was on the juries of many prestigious musical To lJelight and Entertain YOu: competitions. The L.P. is dedicated to Mr. Chasins' memory. He died on June oCAROUSEL BAND ORGANS .STREET ORGANS 21, 1987.

THE AMICA NEWS BULLETIN MARCH/ARPIL. 1991 ·9 REMEMBERING ED WIN L EST E·R In the mostrecent issue ofthe billing himself as ''The Great Boy not shedlight on the date ofhis confir- _: AMICA News Bulletin there was the Baritone." He performed in Rhode mation as an Honorary Member of announcement of the death on De­ Island pubs and laterinvaudeville on AMICA, but he is mentioned as early cember 13, 1990 ofHonoraryMember, the old Pantages circuit. as the April 1977 Bulletin in a listing Edwin Lester. At the 1977 AMICA Between selling musical in­ of Honorary Members. Convention in San Francisco, Edwin struments and launching the Civic Lester, as a former sales representa­ LightOpera, he was an agentfor well­ Information for this story tive for Ampico, related some of his known Los Angeles singers, including was submitted by experiences with promotion such as Nelson Eddy. Research into back is­ Dorothy Bromage and demonstrations and comparative con­ sues ofthe AMICA News Bulletin does Lloyd Osmondson certs. Three years later, the 1980 Convention Committee sought to have him present in Pasadena. The matter / was underconsideration by him when Thank 'you for thinking of me his wife passed away during mid-April "" with your Greeting at Holiday Time. 1980. The file ofcorrespondence with Edwin Lester shows him to be a very I appreciate it. gracious person, whether declining the convention invitation or express­ I hope the Season finds you and yours ing appreciation for a holiday greet­ well and happy and that the New Year ing. will be your best ever. Sylvia Drake, Los Angeles times Theater Writer, in a December 15, 1990 feature article, referred to Edwin Lester as a "Benevolent Ruler ofMusical Theater." Although he was ~~ii:~~ /" best known for founding the Los Angeles Civic Light Opera, he had a ~~'-Z-:/ (j varied musical career, beginning at ==------,/ age ten when he played the piano and sang in Providence, Rhode Island,

Frank Milne's Noms De Piano

by Richard J. Howe

Who were Robert Edgeworth, Ralph RobertEdgeworth was your Grand­ "EdwinLester, NoelSherryandthe Addison, Robert Farquhar, Ernest mother's brother. He was an architect SherryBrothersmusthave been folk Leith, Edwin Lester, Noel Sherry and and builder ofhomes in Long Beach, he knew at one time." California." the Sherry Brothers? As all Ampico­ philes know, they were some ofFrank "Ralph Addison was the name ofa "There are more pseudonyms and I Milne's noms de piano. Butwere they friend in Newark, New Jersey." will check on that later." also somebody else? Yes and maybe. In a letter written to her daughter, "Robert Farquhar was your great Marge, on April 26, 1985 Jane Milne uncle's first name andyour Grandfa­ The above information resulted from ther's (real) first name." Rogers revealed the following: contacts Art Reblitz made with Milne's family six years ago. '" "Ernest Leith was another friend's name"

10· MARCH/APRIL. 1991 THE AMICA NEWS BULLETIN CONVENTION '91

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AMICAns will be In good company when they enjoy the performance ofthe New Leviathan Oriental Fox-Trot Orchestra. When Coca-Cola celebrated Its centennial In Atlanta, It brought the New Leviathan In from New Orleans. When Neiman-Marcus had a 75th birthday party In Dallas, the New Leviathan was there. Ifearly registrations are any Set in the historic city ofNew of Bourbon and Orleans street in the indication ofgeneral interest, our New Orleans, the conclave events sched­ very heart of city's French Quarter. Orleans Convention is going to be a uled by convention Chair, Lee Lanier, Rated a four-diamond hotel by AM, majorhit. Thefirst mentioninthe last offer plenty ofmusic, celebration and the hotel itself is a landmark. When issue of the AMICA News Bulletin ample portions of the feast for the the Bourbon Orleans opened its doors produced a mail-box full of registra­ senses that this culturally rich city in 1817 itselegance rivaledtheglitter­ tions. has to offer. ingsalons ofEurope. Today its luxuri­ Convention '91 promises to be The Bourbon Orleans Hotel is ous facilities retain that old-world flair no exception to nearly a thirty-year our "home base." The hotel takes its coupled with the modern conveniences old tradition ofenjoyment. namefrom its placementatthe corner ofthe present.

THE AMICA NEWS BULLETIN MARCH/APRIL 1991 ·11 200 custom-designed guest rooms including 50 distinctive Townhouse Suites offer incomparable views of the French Quarter's street life, picturesque rooftop skyline orthe tranquility of the inner courtyard overlooking the pool. Chippendaleand QueenAnne reproductionfurnishings, and marble baths are indicative ofthe amenities, lavish public spaces and attentive services ofthis exceptional facility.

Two-postercanopledbedshighlightthe 17th Century French Country House reproduc­ Inside the open-airFrench doors are allthe features oftomorrowwith the tion furnishings in each guest room. traditionalsoulandgrace of19th CenturyNewOrleans. Justoutside are the excitement andbustle of Bourbon Street and the quietelegance of Royal Street and the Cathedral Gardens.

HOTEL n Our convention rate is $80 per room single or double. A limited number of Townhouse Suites are available at $130. Reservations are subject to availability and MUST be made no later than June 24, 1991. Early reservations are advised.

The TOLL FREE reservation number is 1-800-521-5338 Distinctive townhouse suites are available Reservations may also be made by mail using the post-paid reservation athighercost for those who desire ammeni­ + ties such as a marble-topped wet bar, an­ card on the inside back mail wrapper of this issue. I tique writing desk and more. DELTA AIRLINES, the official carrier for the AMICA 1991 Convention, is pleased to offer special air fares when you attend the meeting in New Orleans.

A 40% discount is available on Delta's round trip coach fares within the United States and San Juan (Canadian residents will receive a 35% discount.) Certain restrictions may apply. Seats are limited.

1. Valid travel dates: July 21 - 31, 1991. 2. Purchase tickets 7 days in advance 3. Refer to file reference No.: V19083.

In addition, a 5% discount is available off most already discounted fares, provided all rules and conditions of fares are met. Call Delta, or have your Travel Agent call 1-800-221-1212 and ask for the Special Meeting Network. We are open daily from 8:00 a.m. - 11 :00 p.m. Eastem Time.

Longue Vue gardens' Portuguese Canal Garden with Azaleas.

Traditionally the center for lavish entertaining when the Sterns were in residence, Longue Vue remains the "Great Showplace ofNew Orleans" with concerts, lectures, workshops, elegant galas and tours.

CONVENTION CHAIR

Lee Lanier stands ready to answer any special questions that you may have - contact him evenings at 504-822-0927 or write:

R. LEE LANiER 2927 PALMYRA STREET NEW ORLEANS, LA 70119

The house boasts Chinese rice paper and Chinese export Dinner Service.

THE AMICA NEWS BULLETIN MARCH/ARIL, 1991 ·13 Thisyear's Conventionbegins with a 2-hour cruise aboard the 265 foot steam sternwheeler, "Natchez." We will be welcomed aboard to the ! musicofthe boat's own steamcalliope, followed by the music ofa live Dixie­ land Band. Thursday evening we will be the guests ofDr. Barry Henry for a gala opening cocktail party iIi his stunning Italianate residence. Another highlight ofthe visit to the New Orleansareawill surelybe the Longue Vue house and gardens. Situated in the midst ofeight acres of spectacular gardens and fountains, this spectacular Greek revival style mansion wasthehome ofthe late New Orleans cotton broker and philanthro­ pist, Edgar Bloom Stern, andhis wife, Edith. The gardens ofLonge Vue with their various themes complement the magnificent formal Spanish Court, modeled after the fourteenth·century Generalife Gardens of the Alhambra in Spain. Brilliantly colored horticul­ tural displays accented by lyrical foun­ tains, create a memorable experience throughout the seasons. Lee Lanierhas done an excep­ J tional job of getting "special" treat­ ment for our group - including some surprises around picnic in the park on Saturday afternoon. We are fortunate indeed to have for our Saturday evening ban­ quet entertainment, the I8-member New Leviathan Oriental Fox-Trot Orchestra. The group specializes in music from the first third ofthe cen­ tury performed from original scores and using instrumentation that is appropriate to the time period. The orchestra has appeared in Italy, on national television, and for scores of major events.

ABOVE: The buildings, streets and shops of the French Quarter are a feast for the senses. The balconled and heavily ornamented build· Ings will make you feel transported to another place and an to earlier time. CENTER: The St. Louis CBthedral, centerpiece ofthis beautifulparksetting was the buildingIn which the 1o-yearoldLouis Moreau Gottschalk substituted at the organ for his teacher. BOTTOM: The crisp lines of Dr. Berry Henry's residence evoke a sense ofanticipation for the opening night cockta/l party to be held there.

14· MARCH/APRIL 1991 THE AMICA NEWS BULLETIN CONVENTION '91

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Tentative SCHEDULE OF EVENTS AMICA CONVENTION '91 - NEW ORLEANS

Wednesday, July 24

Afternoon Board of Directors' Meeting

Thursday, July 25

Steamboat Party on Steamer "NATCHEZ" featuring Steam Calliope. live Dixieland Jazz Band and two-hour cruise on the Mississippi River

Evening Cocktail Party at the Barry Henry residence

Friday, JUly 26

Tour of Kurt Elbers' Collection, Mandevile, Louisiana (Limited space) OR a shopping tour of the colorful Magazine Street antiques and "junk" shops

Tour of Longue Vue Gardens and House

Workshops and Mart

Saturday, JUly 27

City Park Carousel Picnic under the oaks featuring 1906 Loof Carousel; miniature train and other amusements

Tour of Uptown New Orleans on private chartered original streetcars

Casual tour of the Saenger Theatre, featuring open-console at the 4/26 Robert-Morton

Banquet in the Quadroon Ballroom with the New Leviathan Oriental Fox-Trot Orchestra in a show and dance featuring Music from New Orleans' Tin Pan Alley days.

Sunday, JUly 28

Morning Brunch and general membership meeting

Registration fee of $170.00 per person includes daily breakfasts and lunches, banquet, opening cocktail party, convention souvenirs, admission and transportation to all events. Schedule and events are subject to change due to unforseen exigencies. A convention registration form and post-paid hotel reservation card are provided on the inside back mailing wrapper of this issue for your convenience.

THE AMICA NEWS BULLETIN MARCH/APRIL 1991 ·15 ters in the history ofAmerican music. Days later, Nola stood in the wings ofAeolian Hall in New YQrk. As she walked on the stage, she wasn't a bit nervous, this high-spirited school­ girl from St. Louis, but the enthusias­ tic applause of the audience bewil­ dered her. She bowed, sat down, moved her fingers over the keys. In the middle •~ ofher aria, she rose and walked to the footlights, still singing. The electric .~~ ~!I:. piano went on playing along. Sensa­ ... tion. Ovation. No novelty like it had ever been seen by New York audi­ ences. !J Backstage, after the triumph, the inventor ofthe player, Francis L. Young, said to Nola: "Now I'm going to take you to meet your invisible accompanist, the young musician who recorded the rolls. He was sitting in a box during your performance - andhe's the mostinter­ esting young man in New York." Later, in Felix Arndt's studio over the same concert building, Mr. Young introduced Nola and said, "Felix, give us a musical portrait of Miss r Locke. Of what, in music, does she remind you?" THE IMMORTAL NOLA Already hailed as the "King of as it originally appeared in the August 14, 1949 issue of Syncopation," Felix improvised a bar "The American Weekly" or two. The delighted Nola began to By John Sturdevant dance. The melody was captivating. "Is thatan engagementring?" This interesting recounting of the romance from which came Felix Arndt's asked Felix, pointing to Nola's finger popular classic, "Nola," was provided by Bob Berkman from the archives of when they were alone. Q-R-S Music Rolls. "Yes," Nola admitted. "And so is this one on thisfinger. I have a third one at home." "It's like any piano," the dem­ As the pianobegan to play the Felix protested, laughingly, but onstrator was saying, "Justinsert the "Chanson Provencal," Nola gaily imi­ his eyes were so serious thatNola sent music roll here, push this lever, sit tated the pianist by moving her fin­ all three rings back to their donors. down and pump the pedals with your gers accurately over the keys. Then The next morning, Nola's maid feet. Now, which of you girls would she sang, in a clear, perfectlybalanced awakened her. "There's a pale young like to try it?" coloratura. man downstairs. Handsome, too. Wants The one who stepped forward "It's as though she were play­ to see you. Says it's very important." was Nola Locke. She had never seen ing her own accompaniment," the Itwas Felix. He had stayedup such a player piano before, but as it headmistress exclaimed. "Hasn't she all night to finish the manuscript of stood gleaming in the parlor of the a lovely voice?" "Nola" which, after 34 years, still finishing school in St. Louis, the idea The demonstrator nodded occupies a unique place in American fascinated her. violently; he had an idea. Would Nola music. The year was 1915 and the consent to appear with the playerin a It has earned more than mechanical marvel brought such art­ concert hall? $1,000,000, sold between 5,000,000 and ists as Paderewski, GJdowsky and Would she? From her answer 8,000,000 copies, and has been played Hofmann right into the home. comes one ofthe most romantic chap- daily as Vincent Lopez' theme for years.

16· MARCH/APRIL 1991 THE AMICA NEWS BULLETIN Beloved by three generations it is one "Three short years," Nola "We had so much to share ­ of the few songs heard around the Arndt reminisced recently (1949) in beauty enough for a lifetime. Felix's l world - its close competitors being herSteinway Hall studio in New York spirit was so rich. I have lived on it all '-"-''The Rosary" and, believe it or not, where she coaches in voice, piano and these years. With his spirit, the whole "Yes, We Have No Bananas." dramatics. "But such music as you've world would sing." The composition was an en­ never heard. Felix made every day a gagement present although neither surprise. Not only "Nola." which fol­ was bold enough to say what was in lows me wherever I go, buteverything their hearts. They went everywhere he did was perfection. together - the opera, concerts, dinner parties. One night as he took her home, he said, "Will you? Ifonly to say good­ night and good-morning - like this." Then he took her in his arms and kissed her. At the time of the proposal, the world was at war. Nino Antonini, the sculptor and Felix's best friend, had already been called up. Felix and Nola, whose name was now an American by-word, were married in January, 1916. Their honeymoon was deferred until thefollowing summerwhenthey took a cottage on Fire Island. That winter Nola appeared in concerts in New York while Felix composed and recorded for the player manufacturer. One hit followed an­ other-"Marionette,""OperaticNight­ mare," "Desecration," "Kakuda," "From Soup to Nuts," "Love in June" and "An Mternoon Affair." The next summer at Harmon­ on-Hudson was quiet except for the capture ofa convict, escaped from Sing Sing, who used their studio for a hideout. The third summer, 1918 was spent again at Harmon where they received word that Nino Antonini has been killed in action. Felix was asked to go to New York to identify the body when it arrived from France. He returned from the painful errand one Sunday night in October. Afarewell partywasin progress. Felix didn't talk much that evening, but played'a greatdeal. When he andNola The Highest Type of Music Box Ever Manufactured. were alone that night, he said, "Let's Thfl ouIT'disk'~Box:made- thftttebtmg'~"lts..tune· sheets automatically. Perfect actinK yet Rimple mechanism. stay until the leaves fall." Boxes from $7 up. Illustrated catalogue free. Nextmorning, Felix wasill-it ~egi CO.8aIesroo~~~o~~~:1·2~d ~., was influenza, the ''black plague" of na Music Box N.Y. -' 1918. By noon Wednesday, the leaves Lr'began to fall and a "strange light," as Nola des«ribed it, seemed to leave Felix. He died that night. He was 27.

THE AMICA NEWS BULLETIN MARCH/APRIL. 1991 ' 17 ~ Steinway Memorabilia Available

We would like to take this opportunity to bring to your attention three great items relating to the life ofthe Steinway Company. Each would enhance the collection of any AMICA member who has an interest in pianos, fine musical art or history. Thanks to Emmett Ford for bringing to my attention information about the calendar. JAF, Pub.

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'THE PIANO MAKERS: WORKING AT STEINWAY" This is a magnificent 1991 calendarissued by the LaGuardia & Wagner Archives which features four, full-color renderings ofoutstanding Steinway art case pianos and two dozen rare black and white shots and text which supports the visual imagery, giving insightinto the evolution ofthis business. While there is no particular reference to the "roll" aspect ofSteinway's history, the calendar is a great addition any collection. The piece is dedicted to AMICA Honorary member Henry Z. Steinway. We wish to thank Richard K. Lieberman, Archives Director, for allowing us to reprint the 1925 photo ofthepiano showroom atSteinway Han onWest57thStreetinManhattan.Thanksalso to AssistantDirector Clifton Hood for his help in makingthis information available to ourmembers. This beautiful piece was produced under a grant and the modest $5.00 cost is in no way a reflection of its true value, it merely covers distribution costs. Quantities are limited, so place your order soon to:

LaGuardia and Wagner Archives LaGuardia Community College/CUNY 31-10 Thomson Avenue Long Island City, New York 11101 n

18 ·MARCH/APRIL, 1991 THE AMICA NEWS BULLETIN STEINWAY by Ronald V. Ratcliffe with forward by Henry Z. Steinway

This is a lush publication. It consists ofmore than two hundred pages ofbeautifully presented text and images which describe, in detail, the history ofthe corporation and the family which contributed to its operation, growth and extraordinary reputation for quality. Professor Ratcliffe very quickly dismisses the "player era" as a fad. Includedinthe writingarelistings ofSteinwaypatents, musical artists; and color reproductions ofseveral ofthe com­ missioned art works from the Steinway art collection (see below.) The publication lists at $40.00, and I was able to purchased mine from the gift/music area ofour local Steinway piano dealer. However, I know that they are available in larger bookstores and can surely be ordered. Steinway is published by Chronicle Books in San Francisco, and its ISBN number is 0­ 87701-592-9. John Fischer, Pub. STEINWAYART COLLECTION SERIES Through the years, Steinway and Sons, New York . commissioned several pieces of original art for its collection. Recently they have produced museum quality20" x 24" repro­ duction of eight masterpieces from that historic collection. Shown at the right is ''The Death ofMozart" by Char­ les E. Chambers who originally producedfive ofthe eightworks now available. Our black and white reproduction does not do justice to the works. Each work is avail­ able unframed at$75.00 each or in a gilded wood frame at $125.00 each. . Sadly space does not allow us to reproduce miniatures or even titles ofadditional offer­ ings. For those wishing addi­ tional information or an order STEINWAY & SONS Thanks to Leo Spellman, form, call or write: Steinway Place Director ofAdvertising & Pubiic Long Island City, New York 11105 Relations, Steinway & Sons, for the 718-721-2600 use ofthe photographic transpar­ ency used above and for granting permission to publish.

THE AMICA NEWS BULLETIN MARCH/APRIL. 1991 . 19 WHAT GOES AROUND COMES The exhibit is open daily 9

AROUND - Shortly after receiving a.m.- 5 p.m.. For more information /""" the NovemberlDecember 1990 issue call John Wheat at 512-471-596l. of the AMICA Bulletin, founding Contributed by members Dale and Sally Lawrence Emmett M. Ford called to point out that the Bulletin article beginning on page 270 entitled SOUSA'SMENACE·There is a foot­ "RECORDING, CODING, AND RE­ note to the Article (by or about) John CODING: RobertArmbrusteronDuo­ Philip Sousa (AMICA Bulletin, Jan. / Art" which wasthere attributed to the Feb. 1991). Sousa's opposition to the PlayerPiano Group in Englandwasin phonograph is well known but he did fact word-for-word the article which not letthis interefere with any oppor­ originated in theAMICANews Bulle­ A regular feature of the AMICA tunity to line his pockets. Hence, the tin in the July 1970 issue which was BULLETIN. It is a place to share records by the Victor Talking Ma­ under the editorship ofJim Elfers at short items of current interest to chine Co. by "Sousa's Band." For the that time. Thanks Sally and Dale for members; questions and com­ records, the band was led by the asso­ catching this oversight. ments. ciate conductor, Arthur Pryor. JAF, Pub. Dan Tillmanns

PIANO ROLL REVIEWS - Member MINIATURE PIANO ENTHUSI­ Bill Knorp recently sent an interest­ AST CLUB· Janice Kelsh has founded ing note. "I understand that the NEW fore the"playback" and direct-to-disc a club to link collectors of miniature YORKER magazines from the late digital recording. pianos - their quarterly newsletter set 1920shave greatreviews ofthe classi­ For those who may be wish to to debut this Springwill provide news cal reproducingpiano rolls, AMPICO, own this disc, write to Reference Re­ ofother collectors - how and why they WELTE andDUO-ART. I understand cordings, Box 77225X, San Franciso, collect; as well as a buy-sell-trade the reviews of records and rolls from CA 94107, and refer to RR-33DCD. section; tips, book department and that period are something to behold!" more. For application information /""- Interested members might find a public 'TEXAS CLASSIC"EXIllBIT- Now contact the M.P.E.C at 5815 N. Sheri­ or university library in their area which thru May 31, 1991 at the Barker Texas dan Road, #202, Chicago, IL 60660. has old copies oftheNEWYORKER in History Center the Texas Museum, its collection. Thanks, Bill, for that Barker Texas History Center and the A GRAND LIQUIDATION OF great tip! Fine Arts Liberary of the University PIANOS· On Sunday, March 17, ofTexas inAustin will host an exhibit 1991 a sale of pianos began in San DICK HYMAN PLAYS FATS focusing attention on Texas compos­ Francisco, CA. Selections were from WALLER· Dick Merchant ofCarlsbad, ers, pianists and singers. forty instruments - concert grands to New Mexico wrote to share news of a The exhibit will include spinets. compact disc he acquired that may be photos,biographical material, sheet Three pianos were from the of interest to AMICANs. music, reproducing piano rolls, record­ opera and others from the Fairmont "While Dick Hyman is not ings and other relevant items. Hotel, from San Jose, Denver, Dallas exactly a household word, he is an Three piano recording artists and New Orleans. The sale ofthe old accomplished andknown professional represented are Olga Samaroff, AMICA pianos was to obtain funds to buy and apparently is doing a number of Honorary Ruth Bingaman Smith and eight or ten new Kawai. specialtypianorecordings. InthisCD, Wyne Pyle. A Bechstein "classic" grand he both plays very well in the style of One Texas composer will be soldfor $54,000 purchasedby a doctor FatsWalleraswell asinhisownmuch mentioned. It is David Guion who is attending a radiologist's convention more modern Jazz style. The mixture represented by Duo-Art piano rolls at the Fairmont. is unique, refreshing and enjoyable." played by Percy Grainger. The latter A white and gold parlorgrand Another unique feature ofthe was enthused about Guion's composi­ by a German firm, Feurich was from recording lies in the manner in which tions and played them in his recitals. the Fairmont in Denver. It was de­ it was produced. Reportedly Hyman's A restored Welte reproducing scribed as "real gold leaf' and "real performance was "captured" on a grand will play the rolls made for ivorykeys."Askingprice was$51,610. Bosendorfer reproducer allowing for Welte by Olga Samaroff and Ruth Bill Knorp sentthis storyfrom any needed editing to take place be- Bingaman Smith. an article by Chronica writer Mait­ land Zane.

20 . MARCH/APRIL, 1991 THE AMICA NEWS BULLETIN FLEXIBLE AND Lr- ATTRACTIVE ROLL STORAGE

Submitted by Dick Merchant

I've had two piano roll cabi­ nets built over the years: one in my folk's house in the early '60s where there's a Chickering Ampico B and a Steinway Upright, and the other in my place about two years ago. They both have two features which I think is worth sharing with AMICA mem­ bers.

1) The shelves are about 7/8 inch shorterfront to back than the average roll box length allowing one to getfin­ gers both under and on top ofa verti­ cal stack of rolls to pull them out. Beingable to get a grip on both the top and bottom ofa stack ofboxes makes ·t very easy to get a roll out to play it, and, very importantly, to do so with­ out damaging the old fragile boxes. This use ofoverhang was also used on shelves I built to hold 33-1/3 rpm L.P. records, and it worked very well.

2) The shelfspacing is such that it will snugly hold four regular small size roll boxes stacked vertically or . three "top hat" boxes stacked verti­ cally. This allows maximum utiliza­ tion of space for storage ofboth types of rolls and also the large rolls which are the same height as top hat boxes (it doesn't work out that neatly for jumbo rolls). Having a stack of only three or four rolls also contributes to being able to easily pull out a stack of boxes without damaging the boxes. The 9-inch vertical dimension between the surfaces oftwo shelves could be as little as 8-5/8 inches as. is the spacing between some of the shelves in the The top and centerphotos illustrate the f1exibliliy andrelative efficiencyofthe 1960's (top) older cabinet, but I think this is cut­ version and the newer version fabricated with nine-inch spacing between shelfsurfaces. ting too close as any mistake during -/ uilding or warpage of a shelf could (Bottom) The attractive unit are relatively easy to fabricate - while these are fitted with become a big problem. custom stained glass upper doors, the possibilities for material and finish choices is very easily adapted to personal tastes.

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22· MARCH/APRIL 1991 THE AMICA NEWS BULLETIN --Mr. Hayes took me to a room A LEITER FROM ADAM where two young boys were using a tool with a round wood mallet. They By Dorothy Bromage were punching holes in a wide card­ board roll. These holes were single AMICA Chairperson for Honorary Members holes, double holes or three single holes. In the Spring of1988, I recommended Adam Gawlik to the AMICA The table was a 3 x 3 (foot) Executive Board, and he was approved as anHonorary Member ofAMICA. We butcher block. On the left and right have corresponded since then, and one time I asked him ifhe would write to me side of the block were spindles with about what he told me when I first spoke with him about his work at the about half of the cardboard roll on Imperial Player Roll Company in Chicago. each of the spindles, and both boys To my delight, he obliged, and the answer is below. Adam has a busi­ were punchingholes on marked lines ness in Gleason, Wisconsin, selling different kinds ofold items, many ofwhich on the cardboard. Mr. Hayes told the are musical. Ifyou contact him, he will tell you about items he's looking for. older boy to show me what he was Adam's health prevents his attendance at AMICA conventions, but he doing, and when he showed me, he is interested in what takes place. Anyone wishing to write him may do so, explained the reason for theholes and sending to ADAM GAWLIK, ROUTE 1, BOX 9, GLEASON, WI 54435. the different punches that must be used. The punching of these holes represented notes on the music. Well, Tom explained the Dear Nice Lady Dorothy, about 3/4 ofthe block. On the roofwas punches. One hole was a short note, 2 a large sign, THE CABLE PIANO was a little longer note, and 3 holes Very glad to get your card. COMPANY. I wentinside and asked a were a longer note. The holes were not You know it also was a coincidence man ifthey had any work for me. He to be punchedbeyond the stencil mark that I received a card from my daugh­ shook his head and I walked out. My ormakeholes inthestencilthatdo not ter-in-Iaw. She lives in Fresno, Cali- Mother said that (at) the next place, stay on the straight lines. Later I ...... rornia, and then I got a cardfrom that she would go in with me, and we learned that each straight line was a swell lady who lives on School Street started back home. At the back ofthe note. in Maine. One card from the south­ Cable building, I noticed a smaller After lunch, Mr. Hayes asked west corner ofthe country and yours building about 100-150 feet from the if I knew where Wabash & Jackson from the northeast corner ofourcoun­ street with a sign, IMPERIAL PlAYER was. I said I knew where Jackson try. I thank you for your kindness. ROLL. I didn't think my Mother wanted Boulevard was. He said we have an Now, for a little biography. I to walk back there, but she said that office in the CABLE Building, room left school at the age of 14 years, 9 we are here so we might as well. So we G14 at 21 East Jackson Boulevard. months. I was a sort of wise, snot­ went in. There was a lady who I learned There is a package ofplayer rolls. He nosed kid. I asked my Mother to go laterwas namedKateryn Krause. She said to takethemthere andto stopand with me to a notary public to tell the asked my Mother what she could do get carfare from Miss Krause. I made man to give me a permit for work. My for us and I said I was lookingfor work it back in an hour and 15 minutes. Mother did not understand English so she asked us to wait while she The following day was Satur­ and when the clerk asked her ifI was called someone. She came back in five day, and we only worked half of the 16 years old, I toldhimthatshe didnot minutes with a man. His name was day. Monday, Mr. Hayes came to see understand, so he asked me to askher Mr. Hayes. He said, "So you want a me atmyblock and saidthatthe Stock if I was 16 years old. I asked her if I job." I said, ''Yes, sir. I am strong." He Boy left, and he thought he would try was 14 and she nodded her head to asked how much pay I wanted and I me out as Stock Boy. He said that I him. turned to my Mother and told her he would have to keep a count of how He made out the affidavit for would give me three dollars a week, manyrolls there were ofanyone song. my Mother to sign, and she put an X and she raised her hand to show Mr. When the count was less than 15, I on the document, and he said, ''That Hayes four fingers. He smiled and had to report the title ofthe song and will be 25 cents." My Mother walked shook his head, but told me to come to serial number to Miss Krause. She with me 3 blocks west, andwe came to work the next day and thatwe startat thenwould give anorderto Mr. Hayes . a large building at Paulina and Cer­ 8:00 a.m., with halfanhour for lunch, and he would get the stencil and give mak ROad in Chicago. This building and stay to 4:30. That's how I got my it to a roll machine operator with the ~as 4 or 5 stories high and took up firstjobandlearnedaboutmusic rolls. numberofruns. One run was 12 rolls.

THE AMICA NEWS BULLETIN MARCHIAPRIL, 1991 . 23 Afterawhile, I hadtheroutine The machine operator would songs to him andhe would consultthe down pretty good. Cohan, he was the pick up the stencil thatMr. Hayes put two ladies who would play them and shippingclerk, would ask me to take a by his machine, thread it in the ma­ then would comment on the merits of ~ rush order to Lyon & Healey or pick chine, study the order and read how a song. Of course, Mr. Hartman had up some music at a publishinghouse. many runs were ordered, then he would the final say on any song. When a new Finding a publisher was easy. Most of sign and clip itto the start ofthe run, song was selected, Mr. Hartman would the song writers were on Wabash then start the machine. When he fin­ sit at a table which had a roll ofcard­ Avenue. Many piano companies were ished, he would run another order. board. This cardboard would have there, like Baldwin, Story & Clark, The machine operator had to check printed lines which represented the Kimball, Wurlitzer. I remember Lyon thatthe punched music sheet slid down notes ofa piano scale. Then he would &Healyhad a small music theatrefor easily through the chute in the floor start marking the lines with pe~cil or some musician who was hired to give down to the second floor. crayon. He would make the note line a recital. They could seat about 30 On the second floor, we had so the stencil puncher would know people. Also, there were times when I the large laundry baskets that the that punch should be used and how was called upon to bring spools down punched sheets were guided into. When long the note must be played. from the third floor to the second, for four orfive runs were in the basket, it When the boy finished punch- the girls who printed the words ofthe was takentothetableswhere thegirls ing holes in the stencil, Mr. Hayes songs. would stencil words ofthe song. They would take the stencil to the third The spools were assembled by used a stencil that had the words floor and ask one of the men to run a girl named Bertha. She was a nice punched out on it. They placed the three copies and when made, they girl and always had a smile. She wore stencil on the sheet, and they used a were rolled onto a roll andboth stencil thick lenses in her glasses and said roller that had a wheel that rubbed and rolls were taken down to Mr. her eyes were getting weaker. She over a pad which was wet with indel­ Hartman. He would then play the roll was paid 18 cents a hundred for the ible ink. They repeated the routine on on a player piano, check the roll to the spools. She had two cake pans on the each roll ofthe run sheet music, and make corrections bench, and she would pour denatured where needed. Then he would check alcohol in the pans. When she had the cardboard stencil with the music about 1/4 inch of alcohol, she would roll and tape holes that were not the put the flange into the alcohol--the right notes, or the boy had to punch /' flange with the slot in the center. By out new holes that were replacing the 1 the time she put so many flanges in sealed up ones. When the boy was the alcohol, the first one was softened 9478·85 finished, he would take the stencil to . "JClii.1toll" on the end that is inserted into the I'M GOING TO Mr. Hayes and Mr. Hayes would have tube in a few minutes. The flange FOLLOWTHEBOYS three more copies ofthe corrected stencil would dry in the tube and would be One Step' ..... Key of B Flat made. Then copies went down to Mr. Roge,." tf Monaco tight. It worked better than glue. Af­ Played by Art Kahn & lV. II. Hartman, who would again check the terawhile, I would run upstairson my Copyright 1917 JYi/mark 6 music roll to the sheet music. When lunch hour and assemble tubes for 15 I!1"JPe£iaJ p-layer'Rolle9 Mr. Hartmanapproved themusic roll, minutes, just to help her out. ~ one ofthe ladies would punch out the We had three roll punching song word on a long sheet of paper, machines. These machines were de­ When the word stencilingwas then would identify certain notes and signed by Mr. Fisher. Every time he done, one girl would cut the triangle make cut-outs so they would match had to get a part for the machine, he on the start and paste the tab on the the holes on the word stencil. wouldjunk the old machine andputin roll. The girl at the other end would This all happened about 70 the new one in its place. The new putthe assemble tube with flanges on years ago. Perhaps I have missed some machineswere threetimesasfast and the hand cranking device, dabbed a vital bit of information. May I take punched 12 rolls. The machine opera­ little glue, started the back end ofthe this means to apologize to you for tor's name was AI Pepler. Benny Muth, roll and turned the crank. When the taking advantage ofyour kindness. I also was a machineoperator. Whenhe roll was on, the rubber band was put hope you will forgive me for taking so was through with an order, he would on. The girl glued the label on the box long to write to you. take the rolled up stencil and putitby and putthe roll into the box, placingit May your health and happi­ the stencils in the stock room, where on a dolly down to the first floor and ness be everlasting. the man in charge ofthe stencil stock put the rolls into the stock bin.

would put the stencil on a bench and Mr. Hartman was in charge of ~ use the hand crank to reverse the selecting songs to be made into player Adam ~ stencil. Then he put it in stock. rolls. Composers would submit their

24· MARCH/APRIL. 1991 THE AMICA NEWS BULLETIN IGNACE PADEREWSKI·Home at Last

Wqat Information for this story was sent by Bob Smith (Springfiield, Vir­ ~p£cial ginia,) and Emmett Ford. ~ol14- 4- 4- When the amous pianist, com­ poser, Polish patriot, phonograph and piano roll recording artist died on June 29,1941 at the age of80 in New York WANTED City, Poland was involved in its struggle Magnolia Suite, 4-roll set on for freedom from the Nazi attacks of Autograph Hand-played (88­ WW II. The Maestro's body wasplaced note) mfg. by QRS in Chicago intheholdingtomb attheU.S. Marine and played by the composer Memorial in Arlington National Retathaniel Dett Cemetery until a time when Poland was "free." This arrangement was 80192 1) Magnolia requestedby thethen PresidentFran­ 80184 2) Mammy klin D.Roosevelt. 80196 3) The Deserted Cabin Lech Walesa, the first popu­ 4) My Lady Love larly elected president ofPoland's 1,000 80186 5) The Place Where the year history scheduled a stop at Ar­ Rainbow Ends lington during his March 20-22, 199i Anxious to buy, borrow ortrade state visit to pay homage to Paderewski, for any or all of the above rolls. Poland's first prime minister. Mike Montgomery The remains, in a lead-sealed 17601 Cornell Rd. casket of cedarwood await prepara­ Southfield, MI48075 tions of the final resting place in the 313-559-8885 Wawel Cathedral in Karakow. On June 27-29,1991, ceremonies on both sides of the Atlantic will mark the depar­ WANTED ture and arrival ofthe revered Polish composer, pianist, humanitarian and Wish to purchase Rolomonica statesman who became the symbolic (3-1/4" wide) rolls of: reminder to millions ofwartime Poles fighting and yearning for freedom. I "I Get the Blues When it ~ Rains" and "Listen To the Mockingbird"

Ivan C. Griswold 9628 N. 29th Street Omaha, NE 68112

Looking for piano rolls played by Chicago artist Pearl White!

John Fischer 73 Nevada Rochester Hills, MI 48309 The. "SocialRegister"ofmusicalcelebritiesatPaderewskldinnerIn 1913. StandingatleftareFelix Wemgertner, PaderewsklandErnest Schelling. AlsoIn the photograph atepianists Rudolph Ganz and Ernest Hutcheson

THE AMICA NEWS BULLETIN MARCH/APRIL. 1991 ·25 e~o/lte~ AIotU' , , , BOSTONAREA outer ones making the task an aggra­ vating one. These Belgian organs are Don Brown, Reporter all unique .. , no two alike and the art deco design reflects the style of the The Boston Area ChapterFall late 20s and early 30s. The juke box meeting was held at the home of Ed with more sound and selection with and Jean Everett, in southern New smaller bulk ended the popularity of Hampshire. The feature of the day the dance organ in cafes. was Ed's Belgian Bursens Dance Organ, newly tuned and sounding great. Also, playing well, as always, were a 27-inch Regina changer music box, an upright pumper piano and an expression grand piano. When last seen by the chapter, the dance organ was in a beautiful old Victorian home in Haverhill, Massachusetts. An in­ strument of this size requires plan­ ningwhen movingto a new home, and to accom,rnodate itfor enjoyment by a large group. A music room wing is ideal and other treasures may be / exhibited on wall shelves. Snacks were spread in the kitchen before the busi­ The Bursens book music reader Marv conducts the business meeting ness meeting. Past-President Marv Ed Everettspoke on hiscollec­ Horovitz announced the list of list of tion. The Bursens Dance organ was chapter officers: President: Bill Koe­ bought 20 years ago for his business, nigsberg; Vice President: Tony Mis­ as it would be something different. ianos; Secretaries: Charlie Randazzo The organ's measurements would al­ and Barbara McFall; and Treasurer low 1-inch clearance in width to fit Allan Jayne. thru doors; but as it was a foot higher than stated, he bought another house that would allow passage inside! The rebuilding took two years working after 11 p.m. The main hellows were not done well and have recently been redone by Alan Pier and Marv Horovitz. The flap-valves were dried and curled inside the bellows, and were overlooked by Ed's 27" Regina Changer theprevious rebuilder. Itis now at 10­ inches of pressure and working well. Ed demonstrated his 27-inch The organ has also been torn down to Regina changer music box, and ex­ correct some deterioration and to in­ pression grand piano. The pumper stall new reedsin the accordion. Ithas upright was used to preview rolls been tuned which requires three ad­ brought by members for sale, and for justments: The length ofthe reed, the a sing-along too. There were a few stop at pipe top, and adjustment of a books and music boxes sold also. The piece of waxed paper for vibrato and meeting was a great Sunday after­ The Bursens Dance Organ pitch. The innermostpipes are behind noon.

26· MARCH/APRIL 1991 THE AMICA NEWS BULLETIN CHICAGO CHAPTER

Rob DeLand, Reporter

Chicago AMICA's Christmas meeting/party was held Saturday, December 15th in Jasper and Marian Sanfilippo's home in Barrington, Illi­ nois. The Sanfilippo instrument col­ lection is primarily housed in a large music room off the front entrance of their home. As the photos and cap­ tions depict, there isanoverwhelming selectionoffine instruments. We were treated to more wonderful music and rare, beautifully-restored machines than most of us were able to compre­ hend in one evening. Once we assured ourselves of not missing dinner, the adventurous souls ofour group took a walk out to Bob TaylorandJohn Grlvettl(foreground) dlscuess the 1992AMICA convention roll the warehouse for unrestored ma­ while Jasper Sanfilippo (far right) explains the operation of a large Weber Orch­ chines. This room also happened to estrlon. contain an actual, restored Civil War eralocomotive, alongwith the 15-plus Mills Violanos and othermachinestoo numerous to mention. As I squeezed through the aisles I kept imagining how Harvey Roehl musthave felt when he stumbled onto the hoard of ma­ chines in Providence, Rhode Island in 1957 (see MBSI Silver Anniversary Collection, pg. 485). Aftercongregatingat3 o'clock p.m., we visited until a festive dinner coaxed us into the dining area below . I the music room. This lower level fea­ ,. I tures gaming tables, slot machines, I and other period amusement machines. Fred SChwimmerponders a question from 11m Trager explains one ofJaspers' Welte Immediately after dinner we had our hostess Marian Sanfilippo. Cottagl! Orchestrlons to several mem­ dessert and conducted the business bers. meeting. Unfortunately dessert was over before the meeting was! We are most grateful to our host and hostess for a fine dinner and wonderful time.

Host Jasper Sanfilippo poses between his 1865 Steam Locomo­ tive and antique Rolls Royce In the storage building.

THE AMICA NEWS BULLETIN MARCH/APRIL, 1991 ·27 FOUNDING CHAPTER

Bill Wherry, Reporter ",---, ._\ About 40 AMICAns, etc., braved the rain to attend the gala CHRISTMASATREUTLINGER'Son December 15th, 1990 (noting that we are in our fifth droughtyear in North­ ern California). Richard's Grove Street victorian is superb at Christmas with all the decorations. I'm sure lots of little elves must help. It was also a chance to see members who may not have attended other meetings through­ outthe year. Everyone was busyvisit­ ing and suddenly the dining room tablewasfilled with all kindsoftreats. Downstairs the reliable Seeburg "E" with pipes was steadily grinding out tunes. Ahighlightofthe eveningwas Wally Rose entertaining us with rag­ The FoundingChapterKazoo Klub atDon Ellison's Farrandpumper, gettinga "buzz" time on the Steinway. Wally has been from the music. playing ragtime since the forties -- a treat we will all remember. He has also recorded several albums. Movie time in the ballroom was Laurel and Hardy's "Big Busi­ J' ness." What a Christmas movie -­ Sally and Dale Lawrence with a tandem imagine those guys selling Christmas bicycle - a rare slde-by-slde model. trees! Richard accompanied the movie on the Photo-Playerwith an excellent the FoundingChaptermustbe setting choice of music. a record of some kind in this regard. Some of us who left early We wish to thank outgoingVice Presi­ (around 11:30 p.m.) missed Santa dent Don Ellison immensely for his Claus; and, word has it, more live labors ofthe past two years. music from a few who stayed to play. Later, in the afternoon we all Oh well, there's always next Christ­ walked, drove or bicycled across town mas. Do we have to wait so long to to the Museum ofthe American Heri­ have all that fun? tage. There, we were given a group tour by Frank Livermore. This is a ### relatively new enterprisein Palo Alto, and is an attempt to show offthe toys, "DOWN ON THE FARM" (Stanford appliances, phonographs, radios, etc. University) - Saturday afternoon, up to World War II (and a little be­ January 26th found us at the charm­ yond). The museum is open to all and ing 1905 wood bungalow of Don Elli­ free ofcharge. The collection is shown son. The house is located in an estab­ All officers ofthe Chapter had on a rotating basis, and volunteers lished area of Palo Alto, California one more yearto serve exceptthe vice­ and donors are encouraged to partici­ known as "Professor's Row," not too president. Pat Clemens is our new pate. As ofthis writing, the only musical far from the University. President of Vice now. Pat also an­ items were the Edison Disc Phono­ A sizeable number ofChapter nounced she has lined up meeting graph and radios. Mr. Livermore members gathered at Don's place to sites for all of 1991! And every month expressed some interestin displaying play the Farrand playerpiano, social­ too! Many clubs and organizations only music boxes, pneumatic instruments, ~. ize, eat, etc. at this first meeting of meetthreeto six time a year, so I think etc. in the future. 1991.

28· MARCH/APRIL, 1991 THE AMICA NEWS BULLETIN AMICAns who plan to be in . the area may wish to contact or visit I ~he Museum located at 275 Alma Street '-'t1;elephone 415-321-1004). After viewing the exhibits some ofus returned to Don's home to finish offthe potluck goodies and still later a few of us decided to visit the restored Stanford Theatre to hear the Wurlitzer Organ played by Larry Vannucci, and to see some early 1930s sound films. Many thinks, Don Ellison and Frank Livermore for hosting us!

Fada Floor Model radio

SOUTHERN New AMICA members attend­ Afteradjourningourmeeting, CALIFORNIA ing their first meeting were Jeanette we had our traditional gift exchange. and Gene Dick ofAnaheim. We had a As a project for both chapters, our Lloyd Osmundson, Reporter number ofguests in attendance, which members again chose to help the we always welcome. One ofthem was Lanterman Developmental Center by Our Holiday Season meeting Greg Barnhart, son of Liz and Mike giving gifts to them to distribute at in December for AMICA and MBSI Barnhart ofOhio, who is stationed in Christmas to those with developmen­ Chapters was held at Mary and Ben the Air Force here. You long-time tal disabilities. We had a tremendous Lilien's home. There is always a large AMICA members know of Liz and response from our members; a large turnoutwhen theyhosta meetingand Mike, who both hold positions in the donation wasgiven to Lanterman and this one was no exception. This was AMICA International organization. I we received a very appreciative thank­ the election meeting for both Chap­ would also like to take this opportu­ you from them. ters - all the current officers were nity to thank those loyal members reelected for 1991. Unfortunately, in from the San Diego area who always January, Co-Vice Presidents Jan and make the long drive to our meetings: Mallory Geller had to resign for per­ Ruth Sewell and Evelyn and Ray sonal reasons. We hope that it won't McBride. be long before they can become active Plans are underway to hold a again. Also, Bill Toeppe has agreed to two-day meeting in March in the San be our Chapter photographer, a job Diego County area for those members that can sometimes be quite difficult. and others in that area who find it I hop~ he doesn't follow in the foot­ difficult to attend our meeting north steps ofanother one ofour members, of them. who shall remain anonymous, who Also, plans are being set took many pictures at our recent through long-time member and for­ Holiday Season meeting and found mer AMICA Chapter President Francis out later that helshe didn't have any Cherney, for a trip to the Magic Castle, fIlm in the camera. Oh, well, we are a a Hollywood private club for magi­ ChaptermemberMalloryGellerperform­ ",-",nusical group, not a photography club cians. This will be a special treat, as Ing on the IrIsh harp for the enjoymentof that knows all about that intricate the Magic Castle is normally not avail­ all. stuff. able for groups.

THE AMICA NEWS BULLETIN MARCH/APRIL 1991 ·29 The large turnout for this and desserts to the pot7luck dinner. If you'd like to join, send a check meeting is a tribute to Mary and Ben. Along with the meat dishes Mary Lilien payable to Southern California Chap­ Their collection is not only large, but supplied, they made a very enjoyable ter AMICA c/o Ken Hodge; 42846 vast in its selection. Room after room dinner. Some of the members dined Cinema Avenue, Lancaster, CA 93534. is filled with instruments, and mem­ outside in the balmy evening air by bers are allowed to playwhateverthey the pool; that should make our East ### want, when theywant. Sometimesthe Coast members envious. sounds of instruments intermingled, Ofcourse, with a dinnergroup On January 29, 1991 we met but what the heck, it was Christmas. ofthis size (and Mary insists on only at the beautifully restored Biltmore real china, silverware and glassware) Hotel, the site chosen for the 1993 thereis a lotofdishwashingto do. Alot joint AMICAIMBSI convention. The of the ladies pitched in, but I must Biltmore, which originally opened in mention Mary'sgrandnephew, Eric, a 1923, recently emerged from a $40 college student. That young man stood million renovation and reconfigurra­ by the sinkand washed dish afterdish tion. Everyinch ofthe building's deco­ for aboutfour hours. I know a lotofthe rative detailing was cleaned, painted ladies would have liked to adopt him and re-gilt. Scenes from many motion and take him home with them. pictures have been shot in the ornate AMICA International has lobbies and public rooms over the last honorary members who have contrib­ 60 years. The stained glass ceiling uted in some way to the interests appeared unforgettably in The Posei­ around which our organization is don Adventure. chartered. We had four living in our Southern California area. Cards were available at the meeting for our Ourgracious hosts, MaryandBen Llllen. members to sign wishing them a happy In the living room near the holiday season. Unfortunately on decorated Christmas tree Jan and December 13, 1990 honorary member Mallory Geller, our former co-vice Edwin Lester of Beverly Hills passed presidents, played holiday music on away. His fame was such that his two beautiful Irish harps while at­ passingmade thefront page ofthe Los tired in romantic period costumes. You Angeles Times. had to be close to hear the delicate Itwas also learned that one of melodies because ofthe chattingcrowd our other local honoraries, Robert and occasional musical box or organ Armbruster (who was inadvertently being played, but many people lin­ listed in the 1989 International Direc­ gered near to admire the talented tory as deceased,) fell recently. He is Gellers and their soothing tunes. believed to be 89 years ofage, and we As usual, our members re­ all wish him a speedy recovery. sponded when asked to bring side dishes Thanks to Mary and Ben Lilien on behalfofall the members for open­ ing their lovely home to us, especially during the busy month of December Ceiling In Biltmore Hotel lobby • used In when they had other Christmas and scenes In'The Poseidon Adventure... Hanukkah parties scheduled at their home. After our tour ofthe Biltmore On January 1, 1991 our dues and business meeting, Robin Biggins were increased to $7.00. If others in showed interesting and informative the International organization would videos on museum collections, resto­ like to join our Southern California ration techniques and other subjects. Chapter, we would be happy to hear Having regretfully accepted from them. We offer in our newsletter the resignations ofCo-Vice Presidents, a free FOR SALE andWANTS column Jan and Mallory Geller at our prior and a new feature, a column with meeting, Shirley Nix has answered handy repair tips contributed by our the call to fill the vacancy. 7'- members. Membership could be a Dorothy Clayton taking a moment alone bargain for out-of-area members for to admire the Christmas tree. the newsletter and its content alone.

30· MARCH/APRIL, 1991 THE AMICA NEWS BULLETIN and Chris and Jim Barley ofSt. Cathar­ ines, Ontario. The group enjoyed several games which Mike had arranged and the gift exchange was a lively affair ­ - the chocolate pianos proving to be very popular. Our Christmas pot luck din­ ner wasjusta little different this year because Holly had requested that we bringethnic dishes. As usual the food was great. President, Garry Lemon held a short business tneeting. The nomi­ nating committee presented a slate of officers which was accepted. TEXAS CHAPTER

Janet Tonnesen, Reporter

The Texas Chapter ofAMICA metat Ken Long's home on August 19, 1990 for a delightful afternoon meet­ ing. Ken's spacious home was acousti­ cally designed for music to flow through­ out the entire house. Ken has a 6'4" 1929 Knabe Ampico B in an ornately carved case which he bought in 1982 at an auction in New York City. It originally belonged to a family in Baltimore, Maryland. Through an odd set of circumstances he was able to obtain the bench several months later by giving a donation to the Garden of the Groves Museum in the Bahamas. In addition to this beautiful piano, Ken has a 1984 Kawai 6' standard Pianocorder, assorted music boxes and Edison phonographs. Members also enjoyed seeing collections of the 19th Century Babies, a bell collection and Sabino glass collection from France. On October 9, 1990, Texas Some of the ornate architectural detail in the hotel. Chapter members met at Beau Dan Imports, a virtual treasure house of mas tree themselves on Grandpa music boxes and antiques owned by SOWNY CHAPTER Walter's property. It was beautifully Bob and Lori Butters. There we saw a decorated with bubble candle lights 1919 Pianola upright player piano and Ada Cairns, Reporter and ornaments from the 1920s to the a variety of disc and cylinder music 1960s. The new house will allow Mike boxes, including a Polyphon and Members of Sowny chapter and Holly to display their collection of Imperial Symphonion disc music box. travelled to the lovely new home of pianos, organs, phonographs andjuke Bob and Lori graciously gave demon­ . Mike and Holly Walter, in Lancaster, boxes to advantage. strations and told us about any music ~ew York on December 8, 1990for the Everyone was happy to wel­ box oritemthatwe wished to see, such Christmas meeting. Mike, Holly and come back our members -- Bruce as the musical chair that was carved the children had cut their 10' Christ- Bartholomew ofRochester, New York in Switzerlandin 1880. From therewe

THE AMICA NEWS BULLETIN MARCHIAPRIL 1991 . 31 records, three cylinder phonographs, a 15-1/2" Regina music box, and a Capitol cuffmusic box. A special treat ~. , for members was the beautiful snow} flocked Christmastree decorated with a collection ofpastel Sylvania fluores­ cent Christmas lights that were made around 1945.Jimhasbecome active in the Golden Glow ofChristmas Rast, a national organization of700 collectors of all types of Christmas decorations and memorabilia. The Texas Chapter extends their thanks to Ken Long, Bob and Lori Butters, Sal and Elaine Mele and Jim Meadows for hosting these past three meetings. We look forward to an exciting 1991.

Ken Long's 1929 Knabe Amplco B.

wenta few blocks away to visitSal and Elaine Mele's home where we were treated to a beautiful performance of "Lotus Land" played on a Steinway grand by their daughter Paula. In addition to the 1920 Steinway, we enjoyed seeingandhearingtheir 1924 George Steck Duo~Art upright, an 1895 Kimball pump reed organ (played by Bill Newton) and an 1850 Regina disc music box. Then, on December 9, Jim Meadows hosted the Texas Chapter members at his home for our Christ­ masmeeting. Jim was one ofthegroup that started the Texas Chapterin 1971. Jim's musical collections consist of a 1927 5'2" Haynes Brothers Ampico, a Victor Orthophonic phonograph with a collection ofseveral hundred 78 RPM Texas Chapter members enjoying Christmas meeting at Jim Meadow's home.

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Bob & Lori Butters at Beau Dan Imports. Sal & Elaine Mele with their 1895 Kimball pump reed organ.

32· MARCH/APRIL. 1991 THE AMICA NEWS BULLETIN --PIANO ROLL AUCTION, reproducing ADVERTISING INFORMATION and88-noterolls.BennetLeedyRolls,4660 Hagar Shore Road, Coloma, MI 49038­ CLASSIFIEDADVERTISING: 10¢ perword, $3.00 minimum for members. 9337, phone 616-468-5986. Non-members may advertise at 20¢ per word ($6.00 minimum.)

PAYMENT: in U.S. funds must accompany order. Make checks payable to CHICKERING "B", 5'4': Mahogany, AMICA INTERNATIONAL. standard case, Good restorable condition $6,500 orbest offer. Will restore ifdesired. DEADLINES: 15th ofthe month preceeding publish date, e.g. June 15th for All inquiries answered. I. L. Cordell, 2240 July/August issue. LorainRoad, San Marino, CA91108-2847. Tel. 213-283-2461. DISPLAY ADVERTISING Full page 71/2" x 10" $120.00 Half Page 7 1/2" x 43/4" $ 60.00 RED WELTE VORSETZER for sale. Late Qua11er Page 3 5/8" x 4 3/4" $ 30.00 model with metal tracker bar. Electric motor Business Card 31/2" x 2" $ 20.00 missing. $1,000.00. Bennet Leedy. Phone 616-468-5986. Each photograph or halftone $8.00.

We recommend that display advertisers supply camera-ready copy. Copy that KNABE AMPICO A, Parlor Grand, SIN is oversized or undersized will be changed to correct size at your cost. We can 96870, owned by one family since 1925. prepare an advertisement from your suggested layout at cost. Player rebuilt, New felts. Used regularly. Appraised $35,000. Asking $22,500. One PAYMENT: in U.S. funds must accompany order. TypseUing, layout or size hundred original rolls included. Prof.. & alteration charges will be billed separately. Make check payable to AMICA Mrs. Baird 415-635-5688. INTERNATIONAL.

DEADLINES: 15th ofthe month preceeding publish date, e.g. June 15th for CECILIAN ROLLS - box of 35 rolls for July/August issue. sale. Best offer for all. Call or write for completelistto Dan Inglima,P.O. Box769, GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT ALL ADVERTISING Hayesville, N.C. 28904 704-389-3744. IN THE AMICA BULLETIN

All advertising should be directed to: PIANOS, PIANOS, PIANO, PIANOS, PIANOS, PIANOS, PIANOS - "We buy­ John A. Fischer, Publisher and-sell-and-trade" players in art-coin-vin­ 73 Nevada tage-collector types - also plain standard Rochester Hills, Michigan 48309-1565 grands are wanted. Let us know what your USA wants are, we canLOCATEthem for you at PhonelFax 313-651-4563 great discount prices!!! We also have player units and case parts available. Also All ads will appear on the last pages ofthe BUlLETIN at the discretion ofthe rolls. We pay cash and will remove imme­ publisher. diately. Call collect, Irv Jacoby, 216-382­ 7WJ. P.O. Box 21148, Cleveland, OH 44121. Publication ofbusiness advertising in no way implies AMICA'S endorsement .of any commercial operatjon. However, AMICA reserves the right to refuse any ad that is not in keeping with AMICA's general standards or ifcomplaints MONKEY ORGANS made in Germany. arereceived indicating that saidbusiness does notserve the best interests ofthe Very beautifully voiced instruments with members of AMICA according to its goals and bylaws. 20 or 31 wooden pipes. $2,500 (paint your­ selO up to $4,800 for artcase with fine Tbe BUlLETINaccepts advertising without any endorsement, implied oroth­ wooden inlay work. Shipping included. erwise, of the products or services being offered. Ad copy must contain text Tom Ross, 230 Mustang Circle, Moncks directly related to the product/service being offered. Extraneous text will be Comer, SC 29461. Phone 803-761-6327, deleted at the Publisher's discretion. Fax 3030.

THE AMICA NEWS BULLETIN MARCH/APRIL, 1991 ·33 RAG ROLLS, ADVERTISING ITEMS, RAFFIN MONKEY ORGANS, in stock PIANO ROLL AUCTIONS, Recently in­ PARTS BOOKS, ETC. SASE appreci­ for immediate delivery in time for summer herited extensive collection of 15,000 player ated. Also want Regina Sublima parts and season. Free information, sample cassette piano rolls collected by the late Simon E. rolls. Don Winter, 1971 Geronimo Trail, $2. Hal O'Rourke, Box 47, Lanexa, VA Riman. Mostly 88-note with some repro- ;­ Maitland, FL 32751. 23089.804-966-2278. ducing and expression rolls. Periodic mail auctions - To receive a current list write Dan Inglima, P.O. Box 769, Hayesville, 1916 SMITH & BARNES PLAYER MARSHALL & WENDELL AMPICO NC 28904 or call 704-389-3744. PIANO, in working condition with new UPRIGHT. Serial #89015. Mahogany case. engine and vacuum pump. Some additional Restored with good expression. 60 Ampico work needed, $2,200.00 O.B.O., South rolls, $4,900. E. Huhta, 3211 Francois Dr., AEOLIAN-HAMMOND PLAYER OR· Florida area, phone 305-667-1699. Huntington Beach, CA 92649. 213-592­ GAN, rare instrument in excellent c'ondi­ 1633. tion with many rolls. With leslie and origi­ nal Hammond "high-boy" speakers. Jim OLD PIANO ROLLS, over 40,000 roll of Weisenborne, 73 Nevada, Rochester Hills, all types in stock, including reproducing, 1930 MASON & HAMLIN 5'8" AMPICO MI 48309 or call evenings 9-11 p.m. 313­ recuts and old catalogues. We also buy and A, walnut case, RA39659, original, com­ 651-8498. pay top dollar for old sheet music. Try us, plete, unrestored, wide stance legs, very you '11 like us. Catalogues available, write late A mechanism, loud pedal compensa­ now! Let me know what you're interested tion, B-type pedal block, sleeve-curtain PIANO ROLL AUCTION, Since 1970, in. Ragtimes, Box 367 Port Washington, regulator pump. An outstanding instrument, we've been conducting monthly auctions NY 11050 $11,000. of vintage reproducing and 88-note rolls. 1914 STEINWAY DUO-ART UPRIGHT, We also issue recuts ofall types ofrolls and (some player parts missing,) Rococco art produce ourown exclusive original rolls of COIN OPERATED NICKELODEONS. case (green & gold carvings,) Serial No. classic jazz and ragtime performances. We Will sell either one but not both. Seeburg 166597, $3,500. now serve many AMICAns, so won't you Style ilL" cabinet piano. Quartered oak, 1922 HAINES BROS. AMPICO UP· give us a try for your roll needs? Mike & excellent stained glass, plays excellent. RIGHT, walnut case, book matched ve­ Fred Schwimmer, 325 E. Blodgett, Lake Restored but original. $7,500. Fox Piano­ neer, metal cap valves, novel design, late A Bluff, IL 50044. ~ tainer, made by North Tonawanda Musical expression units, original, unrestored, ~ Works. Walnut cabinet, plays excellent, complete Serial No. 69760, $2,100. restored but original. $6,900. Dan Daniels 1925 STECK DUO·ART GRAND, 5'6" 1924 R.S. HOWARD (Baldwin) WELTE 316-733-5757. H.R. 65714, mahogany case, original, LICENSEE Upright Piano. Pump and ex­ complete, unrestored, $3,000. pression unit professionally rebuilt. ma­ 1923 FISCHER AMPICO GRAND 5'4", hogany case, beautiful tone, and includes STEINXAY XR DUO-ART grand, bench mahogany case, original, complete, un­ 46 rolls. $1,750 O.B.O. John McClelland, and 80 rolls - professionally rebuilt and restored, $2,800. 512-331-0141. refinished, $12,900. SeeburgE Violin nick­ 300 AMPICO ROLLS, all originals, good elodeon - rare late model - 70 note stack ­ playable $6.00 each. restored, $9,900. Seeburg Celesta DeLuxe Bill Koenigsberg, 77 High Pine Circle, Con­ MASON & HAMLIN 5'4" Baby Grand player piano-organ - 75 note stack -H or cord, MA 01742, 508-369-8523. with Ampico late model "A" circa 1928. MSR rolls, $4,900. Oak a roll nickelodeon Serial No. RT 34710. Twenty year old - totally restored, $3,200. any offers. San Ampico restoration, plain dark mahogany Diego 619-792-1019. PRIVATE COLLECTOR reducing in­ case with original finish and original ivo­ ventory. Duo-Art upright pump, $100; ries with onlyonecrack, plays well, $7,500. Orchestrelle 65-note pushup player, $200; Robert Farmer 813 15th St., Eldora, Iowa STORAGE CRISIS: Need to sell 5 restor­ 60 65-note rolls, $100; 75 88-note rolls, 50627. Ph. 515-858-5945. able upright foot-pumped players, clear­ $100; few Duo-Art rolls, $3 each; Grand ance priced, $75-$150, orall for $625. Near pump, $100; electric motors, $50 each; Angelus upright parts; roll cabinet, $75; 1-81, Kingsport/Bristol, TN area. Rann Vaulx, 1938 WURLITZER two manual series 20 Miscellaneous parts cheap. 601-756-2075. 615-323-5742. electric/reed organ. Has full pedal, 33 stops with 5 pre-set stops. Has over 350 watts of output. Complete with bench and speaker MARSHALL &WENDELL UPRIGHT. TO TRADE: 82 Aeolian Grand rolls. All console. (Have manual), $1,995.00. Phone Instrument complete. Plays well, case very in excellent condition in original boxes. 714-984-1689. ~ Send a list of rolls you want to trade. Carl nice. Stack needs rebuilding. Must sell this Kehret, 22244 S. E. 4th, Redmond, WA family heirloom, needroom. 914-561-2007 98053. day, 914-928-6935 eve/wknd. Best offer.

34· MARCH/APRIL. 1991 THE AMICA NEWS BULLETIN STRAUBE RECORDO VERTICAL 1923 GEORGE STECK DUO-ART, foot WANTED: Mills Violanos, art-cased pi­ GRAND PIANO, Chicago, 1928. Rare pedal upright. Serial No. 70794. Good anos, orchestrions, nickelodeons, band instrument. New strings, tuning pins, damp- unrestored condition, no rolls. $750 finn. organs, monkey organs, coin-operated , -'rs, pressure bar. Cabinet stripped but not Dick Howe, 73 Saddlebrook Lane, Hous­ machines, automatic disc changers, upright! ~efinished. Upper and lower player mecha­ ton, TX 77024. 713-680-9945. console ortable-top disc music boxes, large nisms rebuilt. Motor good. Lower rewind! interchangeable cylinder boxes on match­ replay pneumatics need regulating. Must ing tables. Am also buying collections (large make space. U.S.$3,200. Contact Bill Kearns, STACK REBUILDING AND REPAIR­ or small,) with fast payment and pick-up at 54 Glendale Avenue, Ottawa,Ontario, KIS ING. Missing and damaged expression! your door. WAYNE EDMONSTON, 2177 lW4, Canada. 613-233-2014. valve/pneumatic parts made to order. Ship­ Bishop Estates Road, Jacksonville, FL 32259. ping carton supplied. Call to discuss your 904-287-5996, FAX 904-287-4131. needs. John McClelland 512-331-0141. 1928 STROUD DUO-ART UPRIGHT, electric, 1,600+ rolls, 4 piano roll cabinets, REGINA and otherdiskandcylindermusic related books. $ll,OOO/OBO. Must sell. MASON & HAMLIN AMPICO "A" in boxes wanted. Especially uprights. Top prices I.H. Sheppard, P.O. Box 331, Pearblossom, Louiv XV Art Case, older restoration, plays paid. Also want single or double Mills Vio­ CA 93553.805-944-1591. and expresses very well, $14,500. Will trade lano, Large Monkey Organ, Regina curved for Band organ, Orchestrion, Mills Vio­ front changer case. Arnold Levin, 2634 lano, Regina Changer or ? plus or minus Woodlawn Road, Northbrook IL 60062. TANZBAR PLAYER ACCORDION. cash. Marshall & Wendell Ampico Model Phone 708-564-2893. Salesman's Sample in original pasteboard "B" baby grand in William & Mary Art box, with instruction sheet and 12 rolls. Case, unrestored, $4,500. Steinway Duo­ Absolutely pristine condition, $2,500 O.B.O. Art 6'1", $8,500. Bill & Dee Kavouras, MILLS VIOLANO VIRTUOSOS, Sym­ John McClelland, 512-331-0141. 2740 Lighthouse Ct., Lynwood, IL 60411. phonion Eroica, Orchestrions; especially 708-474-8787. Gennan ones, Barrel organs, playerorgans, disc & cylinder music boxes, especially AEOLIAN Orchestrelle "F" oak restored large upright disc boxes, automatic disc $18,000. AEOLIAN Orchestrelle "V" oak GEORGE STECK 5'6" DUO-ART changers, outstanding unique instruments, restored $6,000. AEOLIAN 1500 Player GRAND #65120. Original case, good con­ buying complete collections. Offers with " )rgan $5,000. WURLITZER 6'2" Grand dition, new ivorys, tubing, etc. John S. pictures to: Hanspeter Kyburz, Jubilaumsweg Yianoart-casedw/12legs Ampico magnifi­ Craver, 3662 Harwich Dr., Carlsbad, CA 10, 5036 Oberentfelden, Switzerland. cent restored. WURLITZER 150 Band 92008.619-434-6678. Organ restored $45,000. PAILLARD Or­ chestral Organ Box w/3 interchangeable WANTED WANTED: Automatic music machines. large cylinders 4 1/3' table, bells organ Will pay approximately $2,500 -$3,500 for drum & wood block restored. SEEBURG 15-1/2" tabletop disc music boxes. Will pay K w/pipes restored $18,000. WURLITZER MUSIC BOXES WANTED. Buying disc more for better models. Will pay fair mar­ 1015 Juke Box restored $10,000. SEEBURG and cylinder music boxes, musical clock, ket prices for consoles and changers. We "E" restored $14,000. ARTISAN C·1 Band band organs, barrel organs, Celestina and also wish to purchase Mills violanos: singles Organplaying condition $14,000. FISHER cob type organettes, any antique mechani­ in oak or mahogany, doubles and bowfronts. 5'6" Ampico restored Queen Anne Grand cal music. Especially need Regina auto­ We will pay $1,300-$3,500 for 1950's Piano $16,000. MASON & HAMLIN 5'8" matic changers (paying $12,000 in nice Wurlitzer jukeboxes. We will pay top market Grand w/pianocorder$12,000. SEEBURG condition) and large upright single and value for perfect, unrestored Wurlitzer "F" Orchestrion $14,000. SEEBURG "E" multiple disc music boxes. Martin Roe­ jukeboxes from the 1940's. Also buying nickelodeon w/xyl restored $14,000. nigk, 26 Barton Hills, East Hampton, CT Steinway reproducing grand pianos, espe­ SEEBURG "L" Nickelodeon $4,800. 06424. 203-267-8682. cially arteases and all automatic musical WANTED: Mills Violano, Orchestrions, . instruments. We pick up in all states. Buy­ Nickelodeons, Music Boxes, Changers, Band ------ing and selling professionally in automatic Organs, 'large cylinder boxes, harps, ban­ music full time for 18 years. Paul & Mich­ jos, etc. Buying collections, also. WAYNE ROLLS OF MUSIC FOR MILLS VIO­ elle Manganaro, P.O. Box 535, Coopers­ EDMONSTON, 2177 Bishop Estates Rd., LANO VITUOSO Preferably music from burg, PA 18036, call 215-965-5538. Jacksonville, FL 32259. TEL 904-287-5996, the 19th Century. New or restored. Marti FAX 904-287-4131. Dayton, Lightner Museum, P.O. Box 334, St. Augustine, FL 32085-0334, 904-824­ 2874.

THE AMICA NEWS BULLETIN MARCH/APRIL, 1991·35 REPLACEMENT LEADERS These 111/4" x 17" reprints, not trimmed and without tabs, are excellent replicas ofthe more popular types ofreproducing piano roll leaders. While intendedfor rollrepairs, they may also be used for decorative purposes. To splice, overlay new leaderon old roll, lay a straightedge on an angle, cut through both papers with a sharp knife, discard scrap, and butt-join with magic mend4ng tape r- on top surface. I

DUO-ART

AMrIPllCO 'Il..~CO'1t.'DJ7'(<;; Note: Early Welte's .1 FOR USE ONLY ON THE AMP'OO I with blue leaders may i be repaired with this brown leader. Many of these when reissued had brown leaders.

E. Green on white F. Green on white G. Welte (Most common) [Favorite Fifty &. Brown on buff Selected Roll Service) (Most common)

Style Quantity Please make checks payable to Orders are Price: 35¢ each AMICA International, and shipped minimum order $3.00 A send to: from B Maine .Q Brian K Meeder Postage and Handling D 904A West Victoria Street Checks or $3.50 E Santa Barbara, California money orders F 93101-4745 from foreign Roll Order $ __ ~.. countries must P & Hdlg. $--3....Q.Q .G Total Amt. _ be drawn on Total Quantity _ U.S. bank. ($U.S.)

36· MARCH/APRIL, 1991 THE AMICA NEWS BULLETIN , @t~.

The highest development of the Piano and the Pianola in one instrument.

The grand plano is the piano in the highest stage of its develop­ ment. It is the invariable choice of concert pianists, and every person of deep musical feeling aspires to have one. The Grand Pianola Piano (Steinway, Weber, or Steck) represents the successful union, in one complete In ,appearance this instrument retains all the instrument, .of the grand piano and the genuine artistic lines of the ordinary grand piano. and Pianola. By its means those who have no offers the musician exactly the usual facilities technical knowledge of music can play every for hand playing. musical work of importance ever composed. The grand pianos in which the genuine and command in its performance the beautiful Pianola is incorporated are the famous Stein­ quality and rich volume of tone which only a way, Weber, and Steck, all of which stand grand piano can give. in the front rank of modern pianos.

Cali and piay the Gmnd Pianola Piano

at /Eolian Hall, or write for Catalogue II H/' The Orchestrelle Company, }EOLIAN HALL, 135-6-7, New Bond Street, London, W. 96 THE SJlTURD.IlY EVENING POST January 17, 1925 r9Jtie ALL ifthe PIAN0 ,II ..--. . Ii,

KNABE CHICKERJNG WITH THE AMPICO WITH THE AMPICO

MASON &HAMLIN WITH THE AMPICO

--Now THREE outoffour of the great pianos in general use on the American concert stage are equipped with the Ampico. They are the KNABE, the CHICKERING, the MASON & HAMLIN. To the famous Chickering and the celebrated Knabe is now added theMason & Hamlin,a piano that for manyyears has held aplace ofhighest distinction among artists, professional musicians and accomplished amateurs. The Ampico is found exclusively in fine pianos. In addition to the above it is built as an . integral pare ofthe following makes ofpianos, all ofwhich have been known for years as instruments of quality. FISCHER, MARSHALL & WENDELL, HAINES BROS., FRANKLIN, in Canada the WILLIS also.