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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW.
GAZETTE-
J. L. MAHAN, Clinton, Iowa, judgment, $50.
W. W. BALCOM, Storm Lake, Iowa, chattel mort-
gage, $55, on buggy.
Because it is a good, reliable, and satisfactory piano,
and is sold at a fair price.
Because—but it is useless to pursue the reasons
"why," for the above set-forth advantages will be
sufficient for any one who really wants honest work.
THOMAS FLAHERTY, Boston, Mass , voluntary in-
solvency.
FROM ACROSS THE WATER.
JOHN C. DURNER, Philadelphia, Pa , judgment, $600.
ANY instruments anciently in use have now
fallen into desuetude, others have been im-
GEO. GARDNER, West Acton and Lowell, Mass.,
proved and transmogrified, while many ad-
voluntary petition in insolvency.
ditions may be counted. One, for instance-a mul-
tum in parvo indeed - is about to be introduced to a
CLUETT & SONK, Troy, N. Y., W. L. Weatherby re-
Parisian audience duting the coming winter which
tires.
will, if successful, do away with half an orchestra.
IIAKDMAN PECK & Co., N. Y., chattel mortgage
The inventor, M. de Gromard, a gentleman living at
amounting to $17,350.
Eu, chooses for the name of his instrument the
JOHN F. HUNEB, N. Y., judgment, $5(54.
caeilium. It is about the size of an ordinary violon-
cello, and outwardly It resembles the mandoline, but
ALBHECHT & Co , Philadelphia, Pa., failed.
internally it seems to be constructed after the style
of the harmonium. The effects of the instrument
when played are said to embrace those of a bassoon,
PATENTS AND INVENTIONS.
clarionet, and violoncello! This wonderful inven-
tion boasts of ninety-three keys, operated on by the
Music box, epeed regulator for, Nr. 300,396, E. players left hand, while the right hand is occupied
Sauer.
in working the bellows by means of a bow. Should
Musical instrument, mechanical, No. 300,280, J. H. the trial prove successful, we may expect to find, in
Chase.
a short time, that an orchestra will comprise only a
Musical instrument, mechanical, No. 360,103, C. couple of caciliums and a brazen instrument or two,
and the bund will be complete.
Kretshmar.
J. M. COLONE, Waupaca, Wis , selling out.
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FOR PIANOFORTE TONERS
WEDCER.
Something New by an Old Piano Tuner.
Worth their weight in gold is
the usual testimonial.
3O O e i x t s
ZPen? Set;
C F. SAWTELLE,
ROCKLAN1), MK,
Musical instruments, keyboard for, P. Von Janko.
ABUNDANT evidence of the high opinion in Europe
as to the excellence and superiority of American-
m mufactured piano felt is shown in the shipments
Pianos stringing, No. 359,808, H. B. Nickerson.
of Mr. Alfred t)olge, of New York, who in one
Organ, No. 359,842, T. Call ill.
week recently sent to Hamburg three cases of ham-
merfelt, to Moscow one case, to London four cases.
Piano tuning pin, No. 360,409, P. T. B. Berner.
European piano manufacturers were in full accord
Music. box, stop attachment for, No. 300,830, E. with the verdict of the juries at the Vienna Exhibi-
Sueur.
tion of 1873 and the Paris Exhibition of 1878, at
both of which Alfred Dolge was awarded the first
prize, and it is an uncontested fact that the Ameri-
VIOLIN MAKING.
can article is now used by the representative makers
HE following instructions for making a Stradi- of grand pianos in Europe.—London Piano, Organ,
varius violin are offered. Choose the richest and Music Trades Journal.
and finest wood ; have the violin made after
the pattern of a rough Joseph Guarnerius; then you
need not sand paper the back, sides or head, for sand
FACTORY SUGGESTIONS.
paper is a great enemy to varnish; it drives more
wood dust into the pores than you can blow out. If
[Received loo late for classification.)
you sand paper the belly, sponge that finer dust out
as fast as possible and varnish when dry. That will
Wood and Iron thinks it is well to remember the
do no harm, and throw up the fibre. Make your own fol lowing data in relation to the strength of material:
linseed oil—the linseed oil of commerce is adulter-
The strength of shafts, for either bending or twist-
ated with animal oil and fish oil, which are non- ing, varies as the cube of the diameter. Thus a
drying oils varnish, and when the violin is strung 2 inch shaft is eight times as strong as a 1-inch
treat it regularly, with a view to fast wear; let it shaft.
hang up in a warm place, exposed to dry air, night
A 1-inch shaft, running 100 revolutions per minute,
and day. Never let it be shut up in a case except for will transmit 1 H. P. A 1-inch shaft will safely stand
transport. Lend it for months to the leader of an the force of 50 pounds at the end of a crank 1 foot
orchestra. Look after it and see that it is constantly long.
played and constantly exposod to dry air all about
Tue power that a belt can transmit varies directly
it. Never clean it, nover touch it with a silk pocket- as its width and speed, with the limit of 5,0)0 or
handkerchief.— Boalon Journal.
6 000 feet per minute.
A 1 inch belt running 800 feet per minute will
transmit 1 II. P.
The strength of gear teeth varies as the width of
THE SMITH AMERICAN ORGAN & PIANO CO.
the
face and the square of the pitch. A gear of 1-inch
PRESENTS NINE REASONS WHY THEIR
pitch and 1-inch face will stand a strain of 500
PIANO SHOULD BE BOUGHT.
pounds.
The tensile strength of wrought iron rods varies
Because the exterior is gracefully proportioned,
as
the square of the diameter. A 1-inch rod will
harmonious in its outline, anil pleasing to the sight.
Because the exterior is finely finished and attract- support 7,000 pounds, and a 2-inch rod four times as
much.
ive in its details.
Pianos, foot rest for, No. :J5'J,(i95, J. M. Taylor.
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Because the soundness of the material and con-
struction, the care devoted to its production, and the
perfect substantiality recommend it to all who de-
sire elegance combined with strength.
Because the interior is a ti iumph of skill from an
artistic and scientific point of view.
Because of the absolute perfection of the scale en-
suring a truly balanced tone from the lowest to the
highest note.
Became ot the special arrangement of Lliesounding-
board which is secured in auch a manner as to per-
mit of the greatest vibration and consequently the
fullest attainable power.
Because of the perfect check-action which is ever
responsive, pliable, easy under the touch, and yields
an illimitable repetition in skilled bands,
SAM JONES ON NEWSPAPARS.
STORY & CLARK are widening and lengthening
their territory rapidly. New conquests are being
made daily.
WE have received the new catalogue ot the Smith
American Organ & Piano Co., Boston. It is well
gotten up and contains excellent cuts of their new
pianos. The following, which we take from the
catalogue, is only the truth :
" For thirty-five years we have pursued an honor-
able, consistent course with our agents and the pub-
lic, and the clearest evidence of this is the continued
intimate association which exists to-day between us
and our agents—in many instances extending over
this entire period. Had our pianos and organs not
fulfilled all the expectations of purchasers, this
friendly tie would not have existed. We are proud
to know that this support has been justified by our
Ovvn efforts to maintain a high degree of artistic
work, and we mean to continue producing instru-
ments of unexceptional merit."
STORY & CLARK, by persistent effort, vim and push
are more than making a reputation for fine instru-
ments.
THE Inter-State law is increasing sales extensively
for Story & Clark, organ manufacturers at Chicago.
WHEELOCK & CO , N. Y., are having a very large
trade, and although their factory is a large one they
find it hard work to fill their orders promptly.
PRATT READ & Co., Deep River, Conn., are adding
many improvements to their factory.
WE understand that Geo. W. Carter & Son have
obtained the right and title of the old Brackett
piano and propose to revive this name.
ONE of our contemporaries republishes the address
of Alfred Dolge, which was delivered to his workmen
at Dolgeville, N. Y., on Jan. 22d last. In the same
issue in its editorial column it says: "read this
issue; it is news from beginning to end." ^_ - - ^-^^"
STRAUCH BROS., N. Y., are having hard work to
meet the demand for their actions. The Strauch
action is used largely in Canada and by nearly every
manufacturer on the Paoific Coast, besides the enor-j
mous trade in New York and vicinity.
AM JONES fays: "If I wanted to get good
square judgment on something I had done I
MATHUSHEK & SON, manufacturers of the genuine
had rather go to a newspaper office for it than
any court of justice. I know the justice of journals, " Mathushek" piano, are moving into their new quar-
their integrity and purity of their motives. I know ters. The demand for their pianos here in the city
that they probe into men's characters. No man compels the firm to open a wareroom and occupy
whose character is pure need fear all the press in more spacious quarters for their factory. The cele-
America. The way to be safe from the so-called brated equilibre system used in their instruments is
newspaper attacks is to be a Christian. The report- meeting with justly universal commendation.
ers are the best detective force in this country.
WE were favored with a visit from the genial C. D.
They have brought more criminals to justice and Pease of C. D. Pease & Co. Mr. Pease has recently
punctured more shams than all agencies combined." nearly doubled his manufacturing facilities and still
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he cannot turn out enough to supply the demand.
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