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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW.
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proper measures are speedily taken, we shall, here in
this great country, which has stood the test of over one
hundred years, as the freest country on the face of this
earth, prove that universal sufferage is a failure. The
only remedy I know of is education, good schools,
plenty of them, and rigid school laws—the management
of schools independent of politics, so that the teacher
will not be obliged to degrade himself and become a
political worker—" one of the boys," in order to retain
his position.
HOW TO HE GOOD CITIZENS.
Therefore if you want to be good citizens, mindful of
the duties which you owe your country, if you intend
to do your duty toward your fellow citizens, your child-
ren, the next generation, agitate and work for better
schools, for more schools, until every child not only
has the chance of obtaining a good education, but is
compelled to acquire one.
Only when this is accomplished can we expect that
the immortal ideas embodied in the Declaration of In-
dependence, can be brought to their fullest development
and bear fruit.
What you have done so far in this respect promises
well for the future. Do not lose interest if success
should not crown the first attempt—remember the verse
you learned at school, " try, try, try again."
Grand sentiments these! Brave utterances! Never
surpassed by statesman, preacher or philosopher, an-
cient or modern! In these last sentences are reflected
the patriot and the man.
Referring to his as yet undeveloped plan of " profit-
sharing," the speaker presented
SOME INTERESTING STATISTICS.
amount since the establishment of the business, to a
total of $59,122.08.
The great difficulty which faces every employer in
our present system of wage paying, is, that gross injus-
tice in the scale of wages is often caused by uncontroll-
able circumstances, in consequence of which, in every
establishment, some men will receive more than their
services are actually worth, and others less. This same
great difficulty is the worst in trying to solve the prob-
lem of the proper estimate, as well as the proper dis-
tribution of the increased earnings.
DOING HIS BEST.
Now, to systematize and regulate our business in its
many departments, so that justice can be done to all
and everybody, without causing jealousy or envy, is a
very serious question. 1 know that whatever I may
offer you next year will still be imperfect, and that fault
can be found with it. However, I must console myself
with the fact, that perfection never has and never will
be reached in any undertaking of mankind, and we
must simply do the best we can.
Meanwhile, you have the satisfaction of knowing that
$72,574.01 have been taken from the profits, so far, and
invested for your welfare, and that some of you have
already enjoyed the benefit of these measures.
AN APPROPRIATE PERORATION.
It is no wonder that Dolgeville is a stranger to strikes.
The spirit pervading this great speech is well illustrated
in the peroration, which, though less grandiloquent than
the concluding words of more pretentious orators, can-
not be exceeded for philosophy and simple beauty.
May we all cherish a continual feeling of mutual de-
pendence and mutual regard, so that our industry will
grow and prosper, and with it the town, to the end that
both may be looked upon by our neighbors as models
and examples well to imitate and to follow.
Bear in mind in all things that we may undertake to
do, the motto: "The best is none too good;" and suc-
cess will eventually crown our efforts. Let us aim high,
and we are sure to accomplish something.
That this lesson may be taken well to heart, not only
in Dolgeville, but in every city, town, and hamlet of our
country, is the unfeigned wish of THE MUSIC TRADE
BUSH & GERTS' PIANOS.
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ESSRS. W. H. BUSH & CO. of Chicago, have
forwarded to us their illustrated and descriptive
catalogue of the Bush & Gerts' upright and
grand pianos. Though a modest and unpretentious
work, it is concise, clear, and to the point, and bears the
impress of truth and sincerity. Mr. Gerts possesses a
sound and thorough knowledge, both practical and theo-
retical, of piano-making. We have more than once test-
ed instruments constructed under his supervision, and
according to his plans, and have no hesitation whatever
in testifying to their fine musical tone and general ex-
cellence. Bush & Co's pianos are daily finding favor
with dealers of high standing and great experience.
Dealers who have long searched the market for an ex-
cellent article at a reasonable price are enthusiastic in
their commendation of them. Six styles of uprights, all
of elegant and tasteful design, and a beautiful baby
grand, are illustrated in the catalogue. Rosewood,
mahogany, and French walnut are the favorite woods- of
the firm. No sane dealer carrying on business in a com-
munity consisting of persons of moderate means and
musical taste will hesitate, after inspecting one of these
admirable pianos, to make them a prominent feature
of his warerooms.
THE FARRAND & YOTEY ORGAN CO.
Before we proceed in our programme, let us rise and
HE annual "election of officers of the Farrand &
pay the last tribute of respect to our departed fellow
Votey Organ Co., of Detroit, Mich., took place
workers, Myron Robinson and Philip Youker, whom
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on the 28th ult. Following are the names of the
death took from us while they were yet in the prime of
.elected directors: E. H. Flinn, of the pine land firm of
life.
Myron Robinson, having been in the employ of the
Robinson & Flinn; A. E. F. White, of the seed house of
firm over five years, enjoyed the benefit of the life in-
ID. M, Ferry Co.; J. S. Farrand, of the wholesale drug
surance plan, and his widow received the amount of
[house of Farrand, Williams & Co.; W. R. Farrand, of
$1,000 promptly from the Insurance Co.
[the Farrand & Votey Organ Co.; E. S. Votey, of the
To-night I have again the pleasure of distributing six
life insurance policies, to the amount of $6,000, of which
I Farrand & Votey Organ Co. Subjoined are the names
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one receives the third, so that he now holds $3,000, and REVIEW.
of officers chosen by the new directorate:—President,
five the first policy of $1,000 each.
Mr. Flinn; Vice-President, Mr. White; Treasurer, Mr.
Also six books of the German Savings Bank, of New
J. & C. FISCHER'S IMPORTANT MOVE.
W. R. Farrand; Secretary, Mr. Votey.
York, with deposits amounting to $168.70.
The number of insurance policy holders is 49, with
The business of last year was highly satisfactory to
ESSRS. J. & C. FISCHER, the well-known pi-
policies representing $113,000.00.
ano-manufacturers of this city, are preparing the company, and their capital has now been increased.
Among these are four $3,000 policies and five $2,000
policies.
for an important move. They have concluded
WHITE, SON & CO.
Deposits in the Savings Bank are made on 15 books. to lease the spacious and commodious ground floor of
During the year I have paid:
the new Judge building now in course of erection on
OREMOST among the manufacturers and im-
For Insurance Premiums,
.
.
.
$4,600 65 Sixteenth street and Fifth avenue, and expect to occupy
For Deposits in Bank,
394 72
porters of organ and piano leathers are the
the new premises on or about May 1st.
redoubtable firm of White, Son & Co., of 149
Which makes a total of -
$-1,995 37
The rooms will measure 57 feet frontage and 150 feet and 151 Summer street, Boston, Mass., successors to the
Since 1886, I have paid:
in depth, and will be fitted up in a style commensurate house of White Brothers & Sons. Their business, ac-
- $10,441 66
On Insurance Premiums,
- 9 2 7 78 with the position of the firm, and alike appropriate to cording to late advices, is expanding in a gradual and
On Bank Deposits, -
the quality of their goods and the character of the healthy manner that abundantly evidences the superior
Which makes in all since introduction of
locality.
quality and workmanship of their goods. All leathers
the insurance plan,
-
-
-$11,369 43
The main offices of Messrs. Fischer will be located at
For Pension Mr. Forster received last year,
312 00 the new rooms, which, in fact, will be the headquarters used in the manufacture of pianos and organs are
shipped by White, Son & Co. to every part of the
Which makes a total amount of pension
of the house.
United States in which such manufactures are carried
paid,
2,102 50
The acquisition of this location was the result of a on, and the fame of their goods, and the goods them-
The Aid Society paid on Relief money last year, 811 32
brilliant and well-conceived stroke. Here Messrs. Fischer selves have found firm footing in the Canadas.
Which makes a total amount paid for
relief to its members, .
.
. 4,069 30 will be in a position to conduct their affairs in a man-
Its assets amout to -
1,386 91 ner suited to the vastness of their interests. Some such
THE new Haines Bros, factory will have a capacity
Although I have done my best to get at some plan step was inevitable, and was imperatively demanded by
for a proper and just distribution of the increased earn- their.rapidly increasing retail sales in New York city and of seventy-five pianos per week. Haines Bros, have
ordered from the Davenport & Treacy Co. 500 piano
ings, commonly called
their stupendous wholesale trade throughout the United plates, to be delivered before May 1st.
PROFIT SHARING,
States.
IT is believed that S. Brainards' Sons will shortly
I regret that I cannot lay before you a definite plan as
yet, and I have, therefore, as in previous years, distrib-
MR. PETER T. THOMSON, piano manufacturer, Bing- make Chicago their headquarters.
uted $5,230.00 out of the profits, to the best of my judg-
MR. AND MRS. CHARLES H. STEINWAY will spend the
hampton, N. Y., died on the 17th ult., of pleuro-pneu-
ment, amongst you.
These yearly distributions of a part of the profit, monia. Profound grief has been caused by this sad event. winter in Bermuda.
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STORY £ CLARK ORGAN FACTORY
Canal and 16th Streets, Chicago, Illinois, U. S. A.
best equipped Peed ©rgar)
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Njanufactory
in thje world.
Controllirjg its own patents, (whiclj
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cannot be purchased) it produce^ ag
- * geographical situation, for distri-
action perfect, a tone correct, rich,
butor) and products used unparv
smooth and sweet, and ca§eg ever
alleled.
new and ele^arjt.
No. 17G25 Case Design.
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