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THE PROGRESS AND ACTUAL CONDITION
OF THE MUSICAL ARTS OF THE WORLD,
AS DEMONSTRATED BY THE EX-
HIBITS OF ALL NATIONS A T THE
EXPOSITION UNIYERSELLE-
INTERNATIONAL. PARIS.
THE FRENCH SECTION CONTINUED—WOOD AND METAL
BAND INSTRUMENTS AND THEIR EMBELLISHMENTS —
MOUTH riECES—VIOLINS AND VIOLONCELLOS —
DRUMS —METRONOMES—PIANOS IN GREAT
VARIETY OF STYLES—FRANCO-AMERI-
CAN ORGANS—PIANO AND VIOLIN
CONSTRUCTION-THE DIG1TORI-
UM—NOISELESS PRACTICE
—SELF-PLAYING
PIANOS—"NATIVE INDEPENDENCE"—IVON's PIANO WITH
TRIPLE ROW OF KEYS—ALIBERT'S TUNTNG OF PI-
ANOS AND VIOLINS—ELECTRIC AND OTHER
ORGANS—FELTS—IVORY—OBSTACLES TO
A THOROUGH EXAMINATION OF MANY
EXHIBITS ETC., ETC.
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MONGST other exhibits of interest, Evette et
Schaeffer of Passage-de-Grand Cerf 18, Paris,
have clarionets in dark woods with silver mounts,
and silver-plated flutes, some of which are very small,
with cylinders. The little-used piccolo is shown in very
nice wood; also the flageolet in various sizes and tints
of wood.
Antoine Courtois et Mille, rue des Marais 88, Paris
(who are represented in London by Arthur Chappel,
and in New York by Howard Foote, and who supply
instruments to the armies of France, America, and
Russia), have a good case of the various military musi-
cal instruments, containing among others a cornet very
well chased in silver, others in brass, and some large
sized trumpets.
Thirbouville-Cabert, rue Notre Dame et Nazareth 35,
Paris, display some well-finished flutes and clarionets.
Mons. Dolvet Lefevre et Pigis, Seine-et-Oise.—The
flutes in this firm's stand are of various lengths, but
their tone is equally good. So is that of the clarionets
which are all handsome instruments.
M. Joray, faubourg St. Martin 194, Paris.—This ex-
hibit consists of very small pieces of metal of different
shapes and sizes, all of which are used in the interior
construction of the piano, and would make an interest-
ing study for a manufacturer.
Bonneville et Fils, rue Corbeau 9, Paris.—The silver
and ivory flutes and clarionets exhibited by this firm
are very handsome.
C. Rive, rue du Temple 93, Paris, shows a small case
containing four splendidly made silver flutes. Another
silver article is the medal which this firm obtained at
the last exposition.
Coussage-Barbee, avenue Parmentier, Paris, exhibits
a well arranged display of ivory mouthpieces for clari-
onets, of various sizes, and for other wind instruments.
Mons. Lappasset, rue Beautreillis 15, Paris, also
shows mouthpieces, but this firm chiefly make them
for larger instruments.
Mons. Charly, faubourg St. Denis 11, Paris, another
case of mouthpieces, but this time in silver or glass;
the latter being very largely used by this maker.
Mons. Guerin, rue Paredis 18, Marseille.—This case
contains a nice violoncello, a good violin unvarnished,
another finished in every way, and some clarionets and
bass clarionets.
Mons. Perinet, rue Copernic 31, Paris (Passy).—
Some handsome trumpets are shown by this exhibitor,
with good repousee work round the outer edges; this
is sometimes worked on the brass, and is also done in
silver or bronze.
Pacquot et Fils, Beaumont-sur-Oise, show that most
useful of mechanical implements—as far as musicians
are concerned—the metronome; for although many
good timists disparage its use, it plays an important
part in the education of many who are not good timists.
These metronomes are of many sizes, and rest in cases
of various woods; perhaps the dark ones look the best,
but all show good workmanship. Various parts, cog-
wheels and other sections of the inner workings, are
also to be seen.
Mertin Thibouville et Fils, rue Turenne 91, Paris,
have a handsome show of flutes and clarionets, made
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both in wood and silver. Those of ebonite, with silver
faint green. The demi-grands are beautifully toned
mounts, look especially well; but all are capitally got
instruments, in well finished plain cases.
up, as this maker's wares always are.
Thibouville et Lamy et C'e. show some Franco-
Mons. Bretonneau, 16 rue d' Orsel, has a very small
American organs in light and dark woods; also some
case of reed mouthpieces.
upright pianos which, by the attachment of a box of
H. Silvestre, rue faubourg Poissoniere 24, Paris.—
mechanism on the front and keyboard of the instru-
This maker shows some violins and violoncellos of ex- ment, and the use of perforated zinc or cardboard, be-
cellent workmanship and superior finish.
come musical boxes, or rather mechanical pianos that
E. Poirson, Lyon.—Some excellent violins and violon-
need no talent, taste, or education to appreciate, nor
cellos, of which two are sold to well known violin play-
indeed any performer in the strict sense of the word.
ers.
This class of musical instrument is largely on the
Mons. Gaud et Bernardel, Ancien Maison Lupot,
increase, to judge from the number shown, with some
Paris.—These gentlemen are members of the jury, and
little variations that are not material, and under many
therefore cannot compete this year as they have done
different names. Certainly some have a better quality
in years past so successfully. They display some well
of tone than others, and some act more perfectly, and
finished violins and violoncellos; also sections of violins
are not so liable to get out of order, and there may be
in the course of construction.
slight degrees of merit; but the base of all is to do
L. Paquatte et Fils, Boulevard St. Germaine 99,
away with the education that is required for the perfect
Paris.—Working construction of violin parts, which
use and appreciation of a good piano—at one time a
show the excellence of the work as far as it has pro-
much abused instrument.
ANITA LILIAN KING.
ceeded.
Mons. Lefevre, Pourtour du Theatre, Grenelle, Paris.
—Case of flutes and clarionets, in wood and silver, of
excellent finish.
ANNOUNCEMENT.
Mons. Sudre, rue des Poitevins 8, Paris.—A very
practical case. Contents thoroughly well finished, with
OFFICE OF CHICAGO STOOL CO., \
427-429 Blue Island av.,
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very little ornamentation. The instruments are chiefly
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of brass, and include trumpets, clarionets and flutes;
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also drums and violins; but the trumpets of large size
DEAR SIR: The majority of stock of the Garden City
are the feature of the exhibit.
Stool Co. being controlled by the Cottage Organ Co.,
L. Franc, ois, Maitre et Cie, rue St. Maur 81, Paris.—
and they having decided to transfer the stock on hand,
Many handsome instruments of very varying construc-
interest, and good will of the said Garden City Stool
tion and size. The cornets are of several kinds of
Co. to the Tonk Manufacturing Co., of this city, I here-
metal—one is in engraved silver, with a little mother-
by wish to announce that said deal has been consum-
of-pearl—a good show of large trumpets, some clarion-
mated, and all orders sent to the Garden City Stool
ets, one or two of which are unusually small; large
Co., or the Cottage Organ Co., are filled by the Tonk
drums; and above a trombone. A good show.
Manufacturing Co. from stock of goods bought from
Thibouville, Lamy et C ie , rue Reaumar 68, Paris,
the Garden City Stool Co.
have a stand of pianos that will be noticed later, in ad-
During the three and a-half years of its existence as an
dition to a case containing well finished trumpets,
drums, cornets, flageolets, flutes, clarionets and man- incorporated body, the Garden City Stool Co. can show
an era of great success and prosperity, the trade show-
dolins. A case of medals, and some of the accessories
ing a steady and rapid increase and having during that
of stringed instruments, complete the show.
period doubled their paid up capital and declared a
Jacquat et Fils, Nancy.—A good case of violins, vio-
handsome annual dividend to the stockholders.
loncellos and bows.
I can justly claim credit for the successful manage-
Mons. Deroux, rue Geoffroy ]6, Paris.—Another
ment of the business during this time to a great extent,
case of violins and violoncellos of very dark wood, and
having it under my individual supervision as manager.
in a high state of finish.
My connection with the Garden City Stool Co. be-
Gauteot et C'e, rue D'Angouleme 90, Paris, have
ing severed, through this transfer, as stated, I now wish
excellently-finished good specimens of their violins and
to inform the trade that I have formed a new stock
violoncellos, and some good drums.
company, with solid capital, to continue in the same
E. Roblin, rue Memilmontant 26, Paris.—A case
of well made and finished trumpets and cornets in sil- line of business, said company to be known as the
Chicago Stool Company. We have secured a lease of
ver and brass. The specialty of this house is the
the old premises, 427 and 429 Blue Island avenue, and
trumpet.
are now at work getting a complete stock on hand, and
M. Blanchard, rue Ferrandiere 45, Lyon.—Of the
will, in a very short time, issue to the trade a new illus-
violins and violoncellos shown by this maker, two are
trated catalogue of a line of entirely neiv and very hand-
already marked " sold." They are good looking instru-
some designs in piano and organ stools. In fact an en-
ments, and have been quickly appreciated.
tirely new departure from the old line.
Martin-Freres, rue Turbigo 8, Paris, have a good
We shall also manufacture and offer to the trade a
case of flute's in silver and different fancy woods; also
complete and elegant line of store stools.
flageolets and clarionets with silver mountings; also
I will state right here, that POSITIVELY every stool
some fine large bassoons.
the new company will turn out and offer to the trade,
Mons. Loree, rue Blondel 2, Paris, makes a specialty
will be fully guaranteed as absolutely perfect in mater-
of the hautbois, well made, with silver mounts.
ial and construction, as well as new and handsome in
Looking again at the pianos by French makers:
design.
Erard has, in another part of the Exposition, on a hand-
My long experience in this line of business makes
somely canopied stand upholstered in terra cotta plush,
me qualified to fulfill this statement, as I now have full
with black and gold supports, a concert grand piano
and two harps, similar to those in the main music sec- control and can use my best judgment, and endeavor to
give the music trade an assortment of piano and organ
tion. The grand is a magnificent one, of highly pol-
stools that will prove entirely satisfactory.
ished wood, with much carving and ornamentation of
The catalogue will be immediately followed by a list
bronze and gold all around the case and on the legs of
of prices, so low that they will challenge comparison
the instrument, wherever, in fact, it is possible to have
with prices from any house in the country, taking the
such adornment.
quality and construction of goods into consideration.
Henri Hertz, Paris, shows an upright piano that
In closing this statement, I wish to offer my sincere
would be recognized anywhere as of French origin.
thanks to all my old patrons for their generous patron-
The elaboration and perfection of every detail would
age during my management of the Garden City Stool
hardly have found a creator outside the gay capital.
Co., and beg you to reserve your orders for a very short
In color it is a pretty pale green with much ornamenta-
time and give the Chicago Stool Co. a trial, and you will
tion and carving in "new" gold. Therj are also three
find that goods and prices will be an agreeable revela-
fine uprights, and some handsome demi-grands. Medals
tion to you.
have been awarded to their maker from many exposi-
I remain, yours very respectfully,
tions in different countries.
GKO. FUKRTSCH, Manager.
Mons. Ruch, Paris.—Very excellent marqueterie is
shown on these pianos; all are in good taste, and
evidence good and well finished workmanship. An up-
right of good tone, of satin wood, with a pink floral
THE new parlor grand brought out by the Emerson
pattern and dash lines, is a fine exhibit; another is in Piano Co., Boston, Mass., is a magnificent specimen of
the piano-maker's art. Both in interior and exterior
red wood with panelling of diamond-shaped marque-
construction and finish it is superb.
terie in other woods, outlined with a very effective