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NEWBY & EVANS.
YOUNG, HEALTHY, ORIGINAL AND PROSPEROUS—THKIR
NEW STYLE NO. IO—HIGH GRADE MEDIUM
CHAMPIONS.
MUSIC TRADE REVIEW.
that they have hit the mark is conceded by all compe-
tent judges, for they manufacture pianos in which are
combined good tone qualities, elegance of design, ex-
cellence of finish, and great durability, and which they
are able to place on the market at a very reasonable
cost. They have kept their pledges to the trade, and
have firmly laid the foundations of a lasting and pros-
perous career.
Every part of the stool is made under the personal
supervision of Mr. Chadwick. All lumber used by the
firm is thoroughly kiln-dried before being worked into
the stools. Moreover, this is one of the very few stool-
making firms who make their own wrought-iron screws
—the most important item in a screw stool.
Chadwick & Merriam have branch offices at No. 2r
East Fourteenth street, N. Y., and No. 161 Tremont
street, Boston, Mass,, at both of which addresses a
large line of their goods may be inspected.
"K TOTWITHSTAND1NG their youth, the piano-
I \ | making firm of Nevvby & Evans, of 136th street
*• *• and Southern Boulevard, New York city, have
made enormous strides. They are one of the most vigor-
CARVED WORK FOR PIANOS.
ous and enterprising houses in the trade. Having in-
troduced many improvements into their pianos, and
AHLSTROM'S ADVANCE.
MR. G. O'CONOR's CLAIMS UPON THE PIANO
having energetically pushed their wares through all
FRATERNITY.
sections of the Union, their business has increased so
IMPORTANT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS
that even in these usually dull summer months they
ABOUT TO BE EFFECTED IN THE PIANOS MADE BY
NE of the most expert followers of the art of
C. A. AHLSTROM, OF JAMESTOWN, N. Y.
have been considerably in arrear in filling orders.
carving, as applied to the legs, pilasters, lyres,
Their factory is scarcely large enough to meet the con-
HE fine musical qualities and handsome appear-
and other parts and .appurtenances of pianos, is
stant demands upon it, though at the time of its com-
ance of the pianos manufactured by C. A. Ahl-
Mr. G. O'Conor, who has been established in New York
pletion less than two years ago it was ample for their
strom, at ir.2, 114 & 116 East Second street,
city in that special line, on his own account, for five
needs.
years past, but whose actual experience in his calling Jamestown, N. Y., have been favorably known to the
Newby & Evans are now turning out no less than extends over more than four times that period,
musical people of this country during the last fourteen
twenty styles of pianos, including many new designs in
Mr. O'Conor's work is spoken of in very high terms years. That they will be equally and even better known
handsome fancy woods.
in future years is not doubted by any who have played
throughout the country. Though he employs a staff
We would call special attention to their new style
of workmen of unquestioned skill, every atom of work upon or heard them.
parlor grand No. ro, with improved music rack. This
These pianos will now be produced in larger quantities
done in his factory comes under his own rigid scrutiny
is a most elegant instrument, and is sure of a tremend- before being shipped. He makes a specialty of filling than ever before. In accordance with the demands of
ous run. It is of hardwood double veneered cases in small orders for retail dealers, and invariably fills them modern taste in such matters, however, important
rosewood finish, mahogany, burl walnut, (the last men- with the most commendable promptitude.
changes will be mad^ in the exteriors of these admir-
tioned being at present most popular) and other woods,
Considering the high skill and scrupulous care with able instruments, for all Ahlstrom pianos turned out of
7"4 octaves, ivory keys, carved legs, carved arms, solid
which all work entrusted to him is executed, Mr. the factory after September 1st, prox., will appear in
engraved or fretwork panels, artistically carved brack-
cases of entirely new and exceedingly attractive designs.
O'Conor's prices are extraordinarily moderate.
ets, patent adjustable music desk, three strings in
Further, interior improvements are about to be effect-
All who are interested in this species of work should
unison, copper-spun bass strings, extra rapid action,
call at Mr. O'Conor's factory, Nos. 510 & 512 West ed in the Ahlstrom pianos, whereby their already excel-
nickel-plated action-rail, full iron frame, artistically or-
lent reputation for durability and musical qualities will
35th street, New York city.
namented, and continuous hinges. In height it meas-
be greatly enhanced.
ures 4 feet 10 inches ; in width 5 feet 3 inches ; and in
Every wide-awake music-dealer should send for Mr.
depth 2 feet S/4 inches. This piano, being of rich and
Ahlstrom's new catalogue, and proceed to give proper
CHADWICK
&
MERRIAM.
powerful tone, is well adapted for the concert room.
consideration and trial to the Ahlstrom piano, the fame
The music rack with which it is fitted is one of the
of which is daily becoming more widely disseminated.
WIDE POPULARITY OF THEIR PIANO AND ORGAN STOOLS
most handsome, artistic, and convenient ever placed
—A BUSINESS WHICH HAS INCREASED YEAR
Mr. C. A. Ahlstrom has just returned from a three
upon a piano.
BY YEAR.
months' trip to Europe, and is in fine form, both physic-
In point of touch, this piano, in common with all
al and mental, for carrying out the various altera-
others made by Newby & Evans, is most pleasingly
MONG the clear-headed representative " hustlers " tions and improvements upon which he has decided,
and delicately responsive.
of New England must be included the firm of and which will certainly augment his already large
Some idea of the progress of this bright young con-
Chadwick & Merriam, of South Acton, Mass., business and his good repute.
cern may be gleaned from a comparison of their out- manufacturers of and dealers in piano and organ stools
puts in the years i385 and 188S respectively. In the and furniture hardware.
NEW STOOL FACTORY AT WINSTED. CONN.
former year they manufactured and sold 234 pianos.
Mr. Chadwick, who personally superintends the
In 1888 such was the public appreciation of the merits manufacture of the firm's stools, has been for fifteen
THE ALVORD SPEAR MANUFACTURING COMPANY CON-
of their wares, and of their straightforward, open years well known in South Acton as a gentleman of
TFMPLATE A SPEEDY INCREASE OF THEIR FACILI-
methods of conducting their business affairs, that no high talent in this line of business. What he does not
TIES.
less than 1,300 were disposed of throughout the country. understand in reference to the construction of piano
INSTED, Conn., is about to become the scene
It is now imperative that they increase their factory and organ stools is not worth the learning. The same
of important operations in connection with
facilities without delay, and they are trying so to make must be said of Mr. Merriam, who for an equal period
the manufacture of piano and organ stools
use of the space at their disposal as to be able to turn manufactured stools in Meriden, Conn.
ottomans, etc. A new building of three stories, with
out at least 1,600 pianos per annum, which figures must
Mr. Merriam, we may add, is the travelling repre- mansard roof, will shortly be erected on the sight of the
be reached if dealers' demanJs upon them are to be met sentative of the Chadwick & Merriam concern, and is old grinding shop of the Thayer Scythe Company, and
with anything like reasonable promptitude.
personally well acquainted with almost every music when completed will be occupied by the Alvord Spear
Manufacturing Company, who find their present quar-
These facts are eloquent in proof of the success that dealer in the Eastern States.
has attended the worthy efforts of Messrs. Newby &
Three years ago each of these gentlemen came to ters inadequate to their increasing business. H. M.
Evans to conform to the popular demand of the past the conclusion that he could not do better than unite his Sweet, it is understood, will put up the building foi
few years for a style of instrument that can, perhaps, talsnts and fortunes with those of the other. The com- Henry Gay. The structure will be a large and impos-
best be described as a high grade medium upright. By bination accordingly took place, and has never been re- ing one. Being more favorably situated with regard to
this is meant a piano that in all essential points com- gretted. The trade of the firm has increased year by the railroad than their former works, the advantages of
pares favorably with the instruments produced by the year, and considering their knowledge of their business, the new factory will include greater facilities for deliv-
leading makers whose names are considered guarantees the perfect harmony that characterizes them, and their ery of the company's goods than have hitherto been
of excellence, but whose prices place their pianos out of wide acquaintance with the music trade, it may reason- enjoyed by them.
the reach of people of but moderate means. The aim ably be expected to continue growing. Within the last
of this firm, in short, has been, and is, to produce the year they have doubled their former capacity, and are
MR. FRANK CONOVER, N. Y., is spending a well
best results in the most direct and economical way, and now able to turn out very large quantities of stools. earned vacation in the Adirondack's.
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AHLSTROM PIANOS.
ESTABLISHED 1875.
The Vocalion Organ
R e l i a b l e A g e n t s 'Wanted for these incomparable instruments, which
possess many valuable improvements not found in pianos of any other make
Specially adapted as leaders, and sold exclusively as First Grade Instruments.
C. A. AHLSTROM,
MANUFACTURER.
Nos. 113, 114 & 116 East 2it Street
JAMESTOWN, N. V.
THE MOST IMPORTANT AND ARTISTIC INVENTION IN THE MUSICAL
WORLD OF THE XlXth CENTURY.
Having the power and tonal-quality of a Pipe Organ,
Costing half as much, and occupying one-fifth the space.
PARTICULARLY ADAPTED TOR CHURCHES, HALLS, SCHOOLS AND ORQAN STUDENTS.
Dealers visiting: New York are cordially invited to hear it.
Or j . w. CURRIER, is E. 17th st, N. 7. city.
For Agency or Catalogue, address,
M A S O N & R I S C H , Worcester, Mass.