Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-09-17
An IMPORTANT CHANGE
Recognition Of the Wonderful
Artistic Development of the
West Merits More Than
Passing Notice.
oNE.THlRD OF TOTAL OUTPUT
Testimonial From Chicago Musical
Times Which Means Great Deal.

A few years ago, very few years at
that, Chicago was totally unknown as
an art center, either in the field of in
struction or manufacture. Today it
possesses the greatest orchestra in the
country, many famous schools and con-
servatories, and list of piano factories
that produce nearly. if not qui>e. one
third ?of the total output of pianos IN
the entire country. These astonishing
facts have frequently haen dwelt upon
in the columns of musical trade pspers
and do not need elaboration at this
time: but they come to mind proml-
nently in commenting upon the decision
made some time ago by the Chlcago
Musical College to equip its new ana
beautiful conservatory building with
the celebrated Kimball pianos, to re-
place the Steinway, (which has here
itofore been used in the famous school
equipment by the way, which means
nearly hundred instruments.
The Chicago Musical College is the
largest institution of its kind in the
country, and under the personal direc-.
ton Of DR.. Ziegfeld, the president, has
60 grown and developed that a build
ing for Its exclusive use became an im-
Ierative necessity. Accordingly the
beautiful structure on Michigan boule-
yard, near Van Buren, street, was
erected and occupied. Here, are the sur
roundings, the location and room for
the permanent home of the college that
has done so much for the artistic life
of the west.
The w. w. Kimball Company has so
grown and developed in the manufac-
turing field that today it owns and OPP
crates the largest piano factories in the
entire world. The institution has be-
come giant not only in the music
trade, but in the general industrial life
OF Chicago. Financially it is as gigan-
tic as In output, and in every way Is
recognized as one Of the greatest forces
In the commercial history of Chicago
What more natural therefore What
more appropriate-than that these two
great institutions, each representative
of it's kind, should recognize a common
bond Of sympathy-and that when 1T
became necessary for DIR. Ziegfeld to
permanently equip his new building he
should select the Kimball piano, manu-
featured by an institution whose sue
cess is not temporary, whose standing
is unquestioned and whose future is as
sured?
This selection Of the Kimball plano
adds another to the many fattering and
valuable testimonials that have been 50
layishly showered upon it. Headed by
IN peerless Patti, long list Of the
most INDUSTRIOUS artists OF the world
have ordered for their personal use and
been pleased to enthusiastically en-
A. .oNN ~oS4 a1& 0vplN In
mere verbal acknowledgements. but In
deliberate judgment set forth In black
and white.
These testimonials are naturally
priced and greatly appreciated by the
Kimball company and not less so. we
imagine, is this latest order for fifty
pianos from the greatest college of mu-
sic In the country, coupled with the an
nouncement that hereafter the kimball
will be used in the institution in edu-
cational work and in all recitals and
concerts.
The college staff numbers about nifty
Instructors and the roll shows over
1000 pupils. This means a tremendous
force for the advancement of art
And It all goes to add another force
full argument relative to the remarka-
bic, the wonderful development of the
musical life OF the great west.
From Chicago Musical Times.
The above from the leading musical
paper Of the country must be, indeed.
gratifying to the Edie Music Company.
OF our city, who has just opened its
elaborate piano warerooms and has Sc
lected the famous Kimball for its
leader.
The big .ten-day Introductory sale"
Of high-class pianos is progressing
more than satisfactorily to the manage
ment OF the Eadie Company, and its
store is packed every day with buyers
from both far and near, many coming
from outside towns to take advantage
OF the cut prices and liberal terms Of
fered on this occasion. The special sale
will continue during the week. with a
fine musical program each afternoon. to
which all are invited.