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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW.
Because of her unmistakeable genius for piano-playing,
thorough technical culture and poetic grasp of the art-
purpose of what she plays, she arrests the attention of
her listeners at the outset and holds it captive to her
fascinating grace of execution. Her mastery of the
varied lines of tone-poetry is evidenced by the wide
range of her concert selections, with their vivid con-
trasts of tone-color and pianistic detail. While present-
ing the composer's individuality, with a true fidelity to
him and his work, she invests the pieces she plays with
the brightness and charm of her own clear preception
of the composer's design and her complete mental har-
mony with it. Such a tone-poet as Mrs. Thorns truly
is born, not made. Hence her concerts are a series of
musical triumphs, to which must be added that of last
night, at which an intelligent, fashionable and enthusi-
astic audience tendered her a worthy tribute of lavish
applause. The Scherzo Society are deserving of more
than ordinary complimentary recognition for their en-
terprise in bringing so talented an artist to Erie. They
are doing an excellent work in behalf of high musical
culture in Erie."
HOW TO SPEND A HAPPY DAY.
HEALTH, RECREATION, AND A GOOD TIME GENERALLY
MAY BE HAD FOR A SMALL OUTLAY AT MORITZ's
PINE GROVE PARK, SOUTH BEACH,
STATEN ISLAND.
€UR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT AT THE
INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSAL EXPO-
SITION, PARIS.
T T EREWITH we present to our readers a portrait
K^l of the Senorita Anita Lilian King, who will
•*• •*• specially and exclusively represent THE MUSIC
TRADE REVIEW at the forthcoming International Ex-
hibition in Paris. Our fair correspondent is of English
birth, though the interests of her family are largely
Spanish-American. She is an accomplished musician,
and an able and fluent writer upon musical topics.
Left motherless at a very early age, she took charge,
while still a mere girl, of the affairs of a large house-
hold, in which capacity she displayed rare managerial
tact and business ability. Miss King is, in fact, not
merely a refined and accomplished lady, but, in the very
best sense of the term, a strong-minded one. She is a
diligent student of literature, and a close observer of
men and events. Her writings in the British press,
upon commercial subjects, fashions, etc., have been fre-
quently and favorably remarked.
In our next issue we shall print the first of a series of
articles by Miss King upon the numerous and interest-
ing musical exhibits that are now gathered together,
from all parts of the world, in the great exposition.
These letters, while extremely interesting as descriptive
sketches, will also go far toward demonstrating the
present actual positions of the musical arts.
Our lady-correspondent has authority to receive ad-
vertisements and subscriptions for THE MUSIC TRADE
REVIEW, whether from exhibitors at the exposition or
manufacturers and dealers in the French capital. In a
word, she will represent us in Paris in the fullest possi-
ble manner during the continuance of the exposition.
All courtesies extended to Miss King will be grate-
fully appreciated by THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW.
THE KNABE GRAND PIANO.
MRS. CLARA E. THOMS COVERS HERSELF AND IT WITH
GLORV.
N the 25th ult. the talented pianiste Mrs. Clara E.
Thorns electrified the good people of Erie, Pa.,
by her performances upon a No. 2 Knabe grand
expressly sent from the factory at Baltimore, Md., for
the purpose of her recital in the first-mentioned city.
The piano was similar in every respect to that used by
Dr. Von Bulow at his recitals. Under the exquisite
touch of Mrs. Thorns its great qualities were fully
brought out, to the intense delight of the cultured citi-
zens of Erie who were privileged to be present. The
piano and the pianiste seemed to be made for each othe^
The Erie Morning Dispatch makes the following com-
ment upon the performance of the distinguished lady:—
" Piano virtuoso nascitur non Jit. The world is full
of piano-players ; yet is a virtuoso like Mrs. Thorns as
rare as is a great poet, and—like the poet—born, not
made by the art schools, though they be never so good.
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F. KNOLL, of Buffalo, N. Y., has taken into partner-
ship his brother Henry. They will push the Hazelton
piano as their leader, as Mr. F. Knoll has done hereto-
fore, and will carry on a general musical instrument and
piano and organ business in Buffalo under the style of
F. Knoll & Brother.
MR. GEORGE DENTON, of the firm of Denton & Cot-
tier, Buffalo, N. Y., piano and music dealers, was in
this city on Saturday last.
M. HARRY SANDERS, of Sanders & Stayman, Balti-
more, Md., was also in town on Saturday.
ON Saturday evening last, at a fire which destroyed
the summer cottage of J. H. C.Watts, Belair, Md.,
John Raitt endeavored to save the piano. In the act
of lifting it he ruptured a blood vessel, and died before
he could be taken out. This sad event has cast a gloom
over the village.
SOME of the many dealers in town are Manly B.
Ramos, Richmond, Va.; Walter D. Moses, Richmond,
Va.; J. C. Killough, Florence, S. C ; G. Herzberg,
Philadelphia; H. L. Shreier, Savannah; G. L. Werth,
Montgomery, Ala., Al. Lertz, Baltimore; Louis Ray-
mond, Selma, Ala.
Mr. L. H. DYER, formerly with Mason & Hamlin,
and Mr. D. M. Dyer, of St. Paul, Minn., both brothers
of the members of the firm of Dyer Bros., of that city,
have been admitted to partnership in said firm.
MR. AND MRS. W. R. GRATZ, of New York city,
HE season is at hand when the hard-worked city sailed for Europe on May 1st.
man will yearn for the soft sea breezes. If he
THE Waterloo Organ Company, Waterloo, N. Y.,
be a New Yorker his yearnings may be satisfied may enter the field of piano-making at an early date
without much expenditure of time or wealth. Being fill- They will continue their 6rgan business.
ed with compassion for the sons of toil and the daugh-
AMONG well-known members of the music trade who
ters of labor, H. O. Moritz has perfected a plan where-
by their weary frames may be invested with healthy vig- contemplate leaving this country for Europe within the
or, and their exhausted souls filled with new life. Mor- next two months are Mr. Henry Behning, Jr., Mr. John
itz's Pine Grove Park and Summer Hotel, South Beach, Jacob Decker, Mr. Geo. W. Beardsley, of Beardsley &
Staten Island, will be opened on Sunday, the 12th inst. Cummings, Mr. Chas Tonk, of Wm. Tonk & Brother,
This magnificent resort was thrown open to the public and Mr. A. A. Ashforth, of Chickering & Sons.
last year for the first time, and New Yorkers, Brooklyn-
H. H. HAZZARD, Austin, Tex., formerly of the firm
ites and Jersey City folk showed their good sense by of H. H. Hazzard & Co., is now in business on his own
visiting it in thousands, and enjoying the beautiful ocean account in that city. His handsome store is well fur-
view, the welcome shade of verdant foliage, and the re- nished with an entirely new stock of organs, pianos,
freshing, health-giving zephyrs. The trip involves a de- sheet music, and small goods.
lightful twenty minutes' sail and a short railroad trip to
MRS. TIMOTHY GILBERT, widow of the old piano
Arrochar station, after which a walk of five minutes' du-
ration will land the enraptured citizen in the Pine Grove maker, died recently, aged 85.
Park, or modern Garden of Eden. The entire journey
A. W. WOODWARD & Co. have succeeded to the
can be made for ten cents. A very short time will elapse, business of Burger & Brinkman, Lancaster, Pa., dealers
after arrival at this delicious and restful nook, before in pianos and organs.
the holiday-maker finds his appetite growing abnormal-
THE pleasures of insolvency are being realized by
ly keen; and he will call intheaid of Mr. Moritz's cater- Messrs. Williams & Lucas, music dealers, Fall Riverr
er, who will supply him with everything that the human Mas „
stomach can crave for, both solid and liquid, at a cost so
ISAAC I. COLE & SON, veneer manufacturers, foot of
small as to excite his wonder. Further, the facilities for Eighth street, East River, N. Y., are exhibiting to the
bathing are unsurpassed. Picnic parties are treated with trade two hundred feet of finely figured walnut veneers.
on exceptionally moderate terms. Unquestionably Mor-
THE New York branch house of Wm. Knabe & Co.
itz's Pine Grove Park is the place for all who, possessing
but meagre means, feel the need of a day's rest, recrea- has been removed to temporary quarters at No. 4 West
Twentieth street, N. Y., pending the completion of the
tion and recuperation.
new Methodist Book Concern building, in which they
will ultimately settle.
BEHR BROTHERS & CO. COMPLIMENTED.
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HORACE WATERS & Co. N. Y., have moved to No.
134 Fifth Avenue, that city.
R. W. P. HANNA, who represented Behr Bros.
IT is likely that Mr. C. A. Ahlstrom, of Jamestown,
& Co. at the recent Melbourne Centennial
International Exhibition, is a member of the N, Y., will open piano warerooms in New York City
firm of J. C. Hanna & Son, music dealers, of New Cas- upon his return from the tour which he is now making
tle, Pa. He is returning home from Australia by way in Europe.
of India, Egypt, and England. His firm has just sent
THE great San Francisco (Cal.) piano firm of Ben-
Behr Bros. & Co. the following complimentary com- jamin Curtaz & Co. are thinking of opening a business
munication :
at Seattle. Washington Territory, with the Sterling pi-
ano as their leader.
NEW CASTLE, PA., April 20, 1S89.
GENTLEMEN : Enclosed please find draft for style
THE Henry F. Miller & Sons Piano Company, Bos-
" E " piano ordered through your Mr. Webber. It ar- ton. Mass., contemplate adding some improvements to
rived in good shape yesterday, and is a very nice their pianos at an early date.
instrument. We have been putting these Rehr Bros.
pianos forward, and think they have gained a good foot-
HENRY FRANKENSTEIN and Jacob Levy, the boys
hold in this section. We like them very much ; every who stole music boxes from the store of John F. Strat-
one has given complete satisfaction and those we have
sold are to the best people here. Wishing you con- ton & Co., 43 Walker street, were sentenced by Judge
Cowing to the penitentiary for eight and ten months
tinued success with the Behr, we are
Yours truly,
respectively. The boxes were upon the District Attor-
J. C. HANNA & SON.
ney's table ; some one very slowly wound them up, and
sentence was preceded, appropriately enough, by the
Copies of this Centennial number of THE MUSIC TRADE strains of " We've all been there before, many a time,
many a time." During the proceedings, one of the
REVIEW can be obtained at the office, No. 3 East Four-
boxes started with the " Razzle Dazzle," but was borae
teenth Street^ New York. Twenty-five cents each. Orig-
out of court ere its sacriligious springs had unwound
inal photographs of the piano trade procession, etc., are
their full iniquity.
also on sale at the same address. Price jo cents.
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