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October 20th, 1881.
THE MUSICAL CRITIC AND TRADE REVIEW.
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so stimulated that the vast machinery of an inter- In an ordinary piano-forte there are 500 screws, 170
MACHINE MADE HAMMERS.
exhibition was set in motion with compar- strings, 85 keys and 520 key and tuning pins. In
OME discussion has recently taken place in our national
ative ease ; but no such stimulus is felt to-day. To a seven-octave ' ' square " about 90 feet of veneering
columns and in the trade relative to the ori- tell
the truth, the people are almost sated with an- is used, and in the " action " alone, there are no less
gin of machine-made hammers for pianos, and we niversaries,
and in the rush of material prosperity than 5072 pieces. From the foregoing some con-
have gleaned some information concerning the his- few men have
time or inclination to embark in an ception of the requisites of a square, upright or
tory of the invention. We believe that it is indisput- undertaking which
must be sublime in order not grand piano may be formed. —Exchange.
able that the machinery for covering hammer-heads to be ridiculous.
first came from abroad. Down to the year 1868 no
Andrew Goodman, of Decatur, 111., has patented
machine waa patented in England for covering
a Music Stand. No. of Patent, 247,494. Appli-
Messrs.
Broadwood
&
Sons
have
just
completed
hammer-heads, although it is claimed, and at
cation filed November 15, 1880.
present the claim has met with no denial, that as for the Duke of Edinburgh a pianoforte whose
far back as 1835 a hammer-covering machine was history is not a little curious. It was originally James F. Kemper, of Harrisonburg, Va., has
in use at Breslau in Germany. They were carried made within the precincts of Clarence House, by patented a Piano Violin. No. of Patent, 247,924.
from Germany to New York, and about the year an exceedingly clever amateur and under the eye Application filed September 17, 1880.
1851 Mr. Frederick Mathushek had a machine for of His Royal Highness. Like most amateur work,
The only exhibition of pianos this year at the
however, the piano proved practically worthless, American Institute Fair, are Messrs. Behr Bros. &
covering hammers with thick felt.
and
after
two
years
it
had
so
far
come
to
grief
that
Co., of Eleventh avenue. This looks very much
The claim advanced by the Americans that thick
Broadwood were applied to to reconstruct as if the piano manufacturers had found out from
felt is their invention has, however, we believe, no Messrs.
everything
except
the
case.
The
task
was
a
diffi-
foundation. As early as July, 1827, the records of cult one, as the piano had been made too short previous experiences that there is too much indis-
our Patent Office show that Edward Dodd patented and also far too broad. Matters were, however, criminate meddling by the judges of the A. I. F.
the following:—
The Mechanical Orguinette Co., of 831 Broad-
by the use of a larger iron plate, and by
" Three or four leathers covering the hammer- rectified thickening
the strings and increasing the way, this city, are building a mechanical pipe or-
head are fastened on both ends of the leather. slightly
weight of the felts. The case, by Messrs. gan, to cost $3,000, for a gentleman of this city.
The outer head is glued to the hammer-head by Wertheimer,
is ornamented with a considerable
one end only, the other being glued to a detached
of brass, manipulated with the fineness
piece of wood, in the centre of which is a brass quantity
gold work and costing a large sum of money.
nut which receives a screw at the back of the ham- of
the piano, which is now, we suppose,
mer-head and thus admits of the quality of the Altogether
as fine an instrument as can be made, has cost, we
tone being regulated with the greatest accuracy." believe,
upwards of a thousand pounds.
Manufacturer of ORGANS AND ORGAN ACTIONS.
In the patent of Pierre Frederick Fisher, dated
work, anil no better prices <-i«ii be ob-
May 13th, 1835, there is an express provision for
The Employers' Guarantee Association of Great Slo better
tained anywhere. Manufacturers only Tor
" covering hammers with fell of various thicknesses," Britain has been formed to grant, effect, or procure
the Tra.de.
but, we believe, as no maker had even at that time insurance to protect and otherwise indemnify
MONTGOMERY, N. Y.
preserved a uniform thickness of felt, the patent principals and employers from or against liability
was practically useless. Various other patents from injury or damage, occurring to or caused by
have been taken out, such as that for covering the agents, servants, and workmen, or from fraud or
heads with indiarubber, and the subsequently other misconduct by persons in their employ.
Important to Piano Manufacturers
abandoned patent communicated to Mr. John The capital is 1,000,000/., in 51. shares. The
Hopkinson of "clothing the hammer with sponge." promoters, who have taken one share each, are A. Who may wish to secure the services of a German (42), is a first
class workman, has been employod as a foreman for 6 years, has
For the last ten or fifteen years the principal Mason, 14 Westfield Road, Surbiton ; J. Cottrell, had particular experience in wood-working and labor-saving
German manufacturers have used machine-covered 2 Victoria Grove, Hackney; J. A. Masey, 131 machinery, also at varnishing, and the finer branches, and in the
construction of pianos. He well understands how to
hammers. Some years ago Messrs. Kirkman & Jermyn street; E. G. James, Richmond Road, general
handle large numbers of workmen. Is a first-class judge of mate-
Sons bought hammer-covering machines, and Twickenham; A. Wyatt, 26 Smith street, Chelsea; rials, and an experienced and close buyer, particularly of lumber,
glues, etc. Is a very good correspondent aud bookkeeper
Messrs. Brinsmead & Sons, who, we believe, re- J. B. Hurst, 5 Station Villas, Crickle Pood; and F. in veneers,
English and German. Has had experience in Now York and
ceived the models of their machines from New W. Cotham, 136 Hertford Road, N. Directors elsewhere
with first class piano makers for 24 years, and has flret-
York, likewise cover their hammers by machine are not yet appointed, but their qualification is the class references. Parties willing to pay a fair remuneration please
address
with
particulars,
power, and so do Messrs. Brooks & Co. Most of holding of fifty shares. Their remuneration will " EXPERIENCE,"
care MUSICAL C a m e AND TRADE REVIEW,
the smaller makers, however, buy their hammers be at the rate of 2,5001 per annum, divided
853 Broadway, N. Y.
already covered from Messrs. Brooks & Co. and amongst them as they deem fit.
other firms. — The London, and Provincial Music
The Galveston News estimates that three-fourths
Trades Review.
of the good black walnut of this country has been
c. :E\ BOWLBT,
used up within the last ten years. Recalling the
WASHINGTON, N. J.,
THE BOSTON WORLD'S FAIR.
fact that good black walnut is worth $150 per 1000
Manufacturer of strictly first-class
HPHE World's Fair project at Boston continues feet, and that it requires 100 years to grow a good
J_ to engross a large share of attention. Many of black walnut tree, the question is asked whether it
the leading commercial and financial representa- is not about time to give some attention to forestry
NEW STYLES NOW READY.
tives of that city appear to be interesting them- as a popular science.
PROTECTION TO AGENTS GUARANTEED.
selves in it, and, with proper management, there is
Circulars on application.
Mr. Lamborn Cock, of London, has issued a
every reason to believe that they may succeed. In
catalogue
of
Signor
Ciro
Pinsuti's
compositions,
a recent issue the Boston Baity Globe says of the
selection of General Francis A. Walker, as presi- consisting of 200 songs, 30 duets, 14 trios, and 36
to Students of
dent of the proposed Fair, that " the announcement part-songs, with English words; 56 songs, 15 duets,
MUSIC.
of his acceptance of this responsible position will 14 trios, and 5 quartets, with Italian words; 30
The New Calendar
pieces
for
the
pianoforte;
a
"
Te
Deuni;"
and
3
make still more certain the financial response tow-
of the New England
and College of Music is sent free.
ard its being properly carried." The question of operas ("II Mercante di Venezia," "Mattia Cor- CONSERVATORY
Apply, E. TODBJEE, Music Hall, Boston, Mass.
locality, like that with which the New York World's rino,"and " Margherita.")
Fair commission dealt so unsatisfactorily, is also Among the annual presents which the Paris
discussed. After considering the well-known lo- Conservatory of Music receives are two concert
calities, Back Bay and West Roxbury Park, and grand pianos made by Erard, which are presented
finding them hardly eligible in all respects, Beacon by the maker, one to the young man who receives
C. M. MAXWELL,
Park has been suggested. It is one mile nearer the first prize and one to the young woman. The
Boston City Hall than West Boxbury, with facili- firm of Pleyel Wolff give presents to the graduates
No. 83 East Thirteenth Street, New York,
ties for connecting every railroad entering the city. without permitting the fact to be published, and
(Near Wallack's.)
The site is said to stand unrivaled, compared with Gand & Bernadel give presents in the shape of the SE C
D
H
ARD
-
PIANOS
A N D ORGANS
that occupied by any former international exhibi- finest violins and violoncellos.
Bought, Sold, Exchanged, Received on Sale and on Storage.
tion. It has also a point that in beauty it would
prove very attractive. Abutting on the Charles A cablegram to the New York Herald says: Advancements made. Rebuilding of Pianos and Organs a Special-
ty. Special prices to the Trade.
river, it admits of boats, with passengers, leaving " The Siamese Princes before leaving Paris pur-
many points in the city and landing directly at the chased 350 ! ! pianos for the harem of their august
exhibition grounds. —Bradstreels.
brother." When all the ladies of the harem
their pianos and commence pounding on
Concerning the above it may be said that it is ap- receive
them, the august brother will wish that he had GRAND CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC
parent that the Boston World's Fair project is dy- never
been born, and we think it would be well
OF THE CITY OP NEW YOBK.
ing a natural death ; indeed, it is doubtful if even for the
princes to delay their return to Siam
the feeblest breath yet lingers in it. The trouble indefinitely.
21 East 14th Street. 21
with the matter there and here in New York has
been that popular enthusiasm has not once been
It takes nearly four years to make one instru- This RENOWNED MUSIC SCHOOL offers the accumulated advan-
of successful operation. Instruction in all branches
stirred, and popular enthusiasm is absolutely es- ment ; three years and some months to season the tages of years
and Instrumental Music, Harmony and Composition,
sential to overcome the inertia of such a gigantic wood, and three months to form the parts. No less of etc., Vocal
by the most eminent Masters and Professors of the land, at
scheme. As the year 1876 approached, patriotic than sixteen different kinds of wood enter into the MODEBATE RATES. For further particulars, address,
imagination and feeling and National pride were formation, there being eleven in the "action " alone.
E. EBERHARD, Director.
S
JOHN A. POWELL,
Cabinet, Parlor, and Chapel Organs.
IMPORTANT
THE HARDMAN PIANO,
ESTABLISHED 1842.
Manufactured
by HARDMAN,
DOWZ.X2TG
Warerooms and Factory, 57th Street and Tenth. Avenue, New York.
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