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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW.
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Manufacturers of the Highest Grade
of Reed Organ.
E. P. CARPENTER CO
BRATTLEBORO, VERMONT.
E S T A B L I S H E D 1852.
MKS. C. M. HARLOW, Binghampton, N. Y., was in
the city a few days ago, selecting a stock of goods.
W. D. CALDWBLL, Story & Clark's able representa-
tive, has just returned to Chicago, from an extended
southern tour, where he established many agencies
in the most thriving cities in that southern clime.
AGENTS are highly pleased with the new Story &
Clark Metal Stop Knob. Orders for the Story & Clark
organ are increasing daily.
WE acknowledge, with thanks, an invitation from
Joe Flanner, manager of Louis Grunewald's piano de-
partment, New Orleans, to be present at the imperi-
al reception in honor of the entrance of King Hex in-
to the city of New Orleans on Feb. 22.
A VISIT to the piano factory of Freeborn G. Smith
would impress one with the idea that, as well as being
a modern piano factory, it is also a museum of anti-
quities. Some of the oldest pianos in existence can be
seen there. Upon a recent \ isit we saw the workmen
renovating (?) a piano which was imported by the
Astors when they were in the piano trade. The pi-
ano was to be exhibited at an old folks' concert held
on Washington's birthday. No date could be found
on it, but without a doubt it is the oldest piano in ex-
istence. Mr. Smith also has in his possession several
other old pianos at l<»ast a hundred years old. In ad-
MITH
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ORGANS
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PARLOR USE.
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BURDETT ORGAN CO.,
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LIST, BEFORE BUYING.
dition to these old-timers Mr. Smith has in his em-
ploy a workman 90 years of age, named McDeal Wise,
formerly of Wise Bros., a firm existing some 50 years
ago in Baltimore. Mr. Smith informs us that Mr.
Wise is an expert workman, and, notwithstanding his
years, nearly as good with the tools as his younger
associates.
THE Loring & Blake Organ Co., Worcester, Mas;-.,
inform us that their trade is very good, considering
that this is us ally ihe quiet season in the music
business. They are receiving a great many applica-
tions for the agency of their organs, which indicates
that the dealers intend to try and push business this
Spring. Mr. G. M. Woodford starts very soon to
visit the trade through New York and Pennsylvania.
C. P. BowiiBY, Washington,- N. J., manufacturer
of the " Princess " organ, is running his factory to
it8 utmost capacity. He claims no boom, but a grad-
ual, healthy success through merit.
E. J. BLAKELY, Cattaraugus, N. Y., is desirous of
obtaining the agency of a good, medium priced piano.
C. D. PEASE & Co., N. Y., have had a large num
ber of pictures taken of their factory and adjoining
warerooms, which by no means exaggerate, but pre-
sent an exact likeness of the buildings. These por-
traits Messrs. Pease & Co. have had framed, and pro-
pose to present one to each of their dealers. The
warerooms, which have just been completed, will
compare favorably with the down town ones.
FRANCIS CONNOR, N. Y., states that his trade is
excellent. Mr. Connor manufactures a fine, medium
priced piano, which is sold by reputable dealers all
over the country.
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INCORPORATED 1884.
SEND FOR CATALOGUES.
ESTABLISHED 1860.
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UPRIGHT AND SQUARE PIANOS.
THE SMITH AM. ORGAN CO.
Strictly First-class Workmanship, Material, and
Finish. Prices Reasonable. Corre-
spondence solicited.
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Boston, Massachusetts and Kansas City, Mo.
No
Finer
better TONE, WORKMANSHIP,
Cases, or more satisfactory In-
struments can be made than the
THE MILLER ORGAN CO., Lebanon, Pa., report busi-
ness booming both in their reed and pipe organ de-
partments. They have called home their traveling
man, having on hand more orders than organs.
JACOB BROTHERS, N. Y., are giving up piano manu-
facturing.
H. V. EL»RIDGE, Buffalo, N. Y., has taken in a
partner by the name of Ralph, and the firm name is
Eldridge & Ralph.
WILLIAM H. BUSH & Co., Chicago, 111., are cramp-
ed for manufacturing space, and intend to enlarge
their factory in the spring. This young and enter-
prising house has been wonderfully successful, and
the piano made is constantly gaining new admirers.
THE WILCOX & WHITE ORGAN CO., Meriden, Conn.,
report February business as being in excess of same
month's business last year.
Hallet & Davis Pianos
MB. H. K. WHITE, of the Wilcox & White Organ
Co., Meriden, Conn., recently celebrated his eixty-
fifth birthday. He is a man of powerful physique,
and to show what he could do he cracked the panel
in a heavy door the other day by striking it with his
clenched fist. He would be a hard customer "to get
away with."
THE MILLER OR«AN CO , Lebanon, Pa., will open
music store in April in one of the best locations in
their city. They handle in pianos, the Decker Bros.,
HainesBros., Hallet & Davis and Christie & Co.,
which makes an excellent combination
ADAM HAHN, 8 Unibn Square, has taken the city
agency of the Newman Bros, organs.
MRS. C. N. STIMPSON, of Springfield, Mass., has
been in the city since our last issue. Mrs. Stimpson
left several large orders with our New York manufac-
turers.
FRANCIS NEPPERT, N. Y., informs us that his trade
so far this year exceeds that of last year, and last
year's business was the largest he ever had. This
shows that the scarfs and stools manufactured by
Mr. Neppert are in demand.
4O E. Union Square.
A. PETERSON, of Peterson & Blaikle, St. Paul,
Minn., vi9ited the city a few days ago and selected a
largo stock of pianos. Peterson & Blaikie handle
the Chickering &Sons and Christie & Co. pianos, and
the Wilcox & White organs. Although a young house
they have established a firm and profitable business
in the Northwest.
GEORGE W. EARLY, Columbus, Ohio, has been in
the city buying goods.
CRAND, SQUARE AND UPRIGHT.
Indorsed by Liszt, Gpttschalk, Wehli, Bendel Strauss, Soro Abt,
Paulus, Titiens, Heilbron and Germany's Greatest Masters.
ESTABLISHED OVER HALF A CENTUBY.
BOSTON, MASS.