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A SPLENDID SELLER IS
The New BURDETT Tone Variety
THE "SACKBUT STYLE."
MADE BY THE
B T J E D E T T OZR-Gh^ZsT CO., L i m i t e d ,
ERIE, PA.
recognized as among the first class instruments of its
species in the country. The proprietor has managed
his business upon sound conservative principles from the
beginning, has proceeded steadily onward, all the time
working on a firm basis, and to-day he can assert with
the boldness of truth that never once has an Ahlstrom
piano been sold as a second grade instrument, or as an
instrument of any grade whatever except the very high-
est grade.
safe to say that this concern will continue to be man-
aged upon the sound and conservative principles hither-
to adhered to. The demand for their famous "Sack
but" organ has for some time past been what the
dealers call " immense." The Burdett Organ Co. pos-
sess a magnificent plant, and are abundantly supplied
with choice woods and other materials for use in the
construction of organs and pianos. At
After carefully noting the quality of the materials
used in the construction of every part of the Ahlstrom
piano, I can say without hesitation that all material
save that of the best and highest order has been care-
fully excluded. Evidences of the most skillful and
painstaking workmanship abound throughout the en-
tire construction. The touch is exquisite. The tone is
marked by purity and sweetness, is of an intensely sympa-
thetic character, powerful in volume yet untainted with
harshness, and capable of every fluctuation and degree of
shading known to the cultured and emotional musician.
In the Ahlstrom pianos, moreover, are embodied many
new and striking improvements of Mr. Ahlstrom's own
invention.
I found
I must not omit to mention that, three and a half
years ago, Mr. Ahlstrom introduced natural gas into his
factory for heating and mechanical purposes. He was,
without doubt, the first piano manufacturer to apply
natural gas in this way.
Learning that a new piano and organ establishment
had been opened at
I stopped at that place and had the pleasure of meeting
NOHWALK, O.,
house of
MESSRS. STEVENS & SHARP,
have enjoyed a highly satisfactory retail trade ever
since opening their warerooms in this city. Their
wholesale trade, moreover, progresses in a very gratify-
ing manner. In their factory they have the advantage
of natural gas for heating purposes, etc.
Since the announcement by
THE CLOUGH & WARREN ORGAN CO.,
with their trade. The quality of their pianos is above
They find a ready sale for the entire produce of their
legions of sound and wealthy customers. Care and
factory.
anxiety are strangers to this house.
Their pianos and organs are in higher favor
than ever before.
This seems perfectly natural, con-
At
G R A N D R A P I D S , MICH.,
sidering the intelligent painstaking exercised in the
construction of both species of instruments.
English burl walnut.
This
High as is the star of the A. B.
the ascendant. In
TOLEDO, 0.,'
THE WHITNEY & CURRIER CO
incorporation as a stock concern. They handle the
Steinway, Weber, Boardman
& Gray, and Schubert
pianos.
J. W. GREENE & CO.
also report a good and increasing trade in Steck, Chick-
ering, Kranich & Bach, Vose & Sons, and Stultz &
Bauer pianos, and in Estey and Wilcox & White organs.
That great organization of
DETROIT, MICH.,
THE BURDETT ORGAN CO.
of their determination to abandon the manufacture of
organs, a very visible increase has taken place in the
orders received by them for those justly celebrated in-
struments. This circumstance has caused them to con-
sider the advisability of continuing the manufacture of
organs. They may also enter the piano-manufacturing
field at an early date. A very handsome profit has been
realized upon their business of the past year. Whatever
decision may be arrived at on the organ question, it is
Grand Rapids, Mich., which will ere long be placed in
charge of his brother, Mr. E. A. Schwankovsky.
suspicion. They inspire confidence in the bosoms of
have done a very successful year's business since their
ERIE, PA.
promise of still
He is fitting up a branch house in
THE A B CHASE CO.
Schubert, and Weser pianos, and the Clough & Warren
THE COLBY PIANO 00.
greater prosperity.
talk of making additions to their already fine plant.
Vose,
organs*
P. J. SCHWANKOVSKY
has an excellent trade, with good
conservative as of old in their methods, find no fault
Chase Co. in the music trade firmament, it is still in
Who have every appearance of being good business men
They handle the Emerson,
F. L RAYMOND,
manufacturer of the United States organ, in capital
spirits. His anticipations in regard to the spring trade
are of the most cheerful kind. His upright piano-case
organs are in great demand; he is, in fact, at a loss
how to fil] orders for this style with the requisite dis-
patch. Mr. Raymond's new designs in cases are very
tasteful and attractive.
An admirable feeling prevails among the dealers of
this city. Retail operations have been entirely satis-
factory, and the outlook is exceedingly promising.
The great
company are getting out some superb new styles in
CORRY, P A . ,
and " hustlers."
CLEVELAND, 0..
exceeded by ten per cent, that of the corresponding
period of 1888. The crowded state of their factory has
caused them to contemplate an extension of premises.
Unusually large orders for organs in oak and cherry
wood are pouring in upon this firm, and they are also
engaged upon special instruments for special destina-
tions. In the show window of the Detroit Music Co. is
exhibited to ever-increasing crowds of wondering spec-
tators one of the electrically-blown organs made by the
Farrand & Votey Co. Similar organs are in successful
operation in Pittsburgh, Pa., Philadelphia, Pa., and Wil-
mington, Del. The motor can be operated either with
line current, storage battery, or primary battery. All
the organs made by this house are praised in the strong-
est terms by The Detroit Music Co., than whose com-
mendation no more reliable credentials need be desired.
known as
THE PARRAND & VOTEY ORGAN CO.
still shines as the beau ideal of a brilliantly energetic
organ-manufacturing firm.
world-wide.
The fame of their goods is
Among their recent orders are some
from the cities of South Africa, from Yokohama, and
from the Hawaian Islands. Their business for 1888
was forty per cent, greater than that done by them in
1887 ; and their trade during the past three months has
the business of
THE CHASE BROTHERS PIANO CO.
increases all the time. M. J. Chase, the senior partner,
has recently returned from a very profitable Western
trip. I paid a visit to the factory, which is replete with
the finest plant and the best materials procurable. The
personnel of this firm is a strong one. Each of Mr. Chase's
three sons has served his time in every department of
the business, and each takes an active share in its man-
agement. All are efficient, practical piano-makers, and
of good business capacity. The nearness of the factory
to the lumber regions is a distinct advantage. The dry-
ing kiln, erected at a cost of $2,500, is a thoroughly
complete and most superb structure. In a word, Chase
Bros, have provided themselves with the best forms of
every species of appliance necessary or convenient for
the manufacture of unexceptionable pianos.
The retail trade in Grand Rapids has flourished of
late.
PAUL W. FRIEDRICH
has removed from Pearl street to South Division street,
where he has secured, in a magnificent new block, a
store far superior in every respect to that which he has
quitted.
Arriving in
CHICAGO, I L L . ,
I naturally gravitated to the world-renowned store of