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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW.
Further, we think it ought to be encouraged and sup-
ported by the good manufacturers and jobbers of the
various cities and towns in the,United States. We
suggest about September 15th, or not later than Octo-
ber 1st, for the meeting. We think New York city is
the proper place for the association, as it is more con-
venient for the majority of manufacturers, and the great
American metropolis. We will try to be represented
at the meeting, although we cannot make any promise,
at this time, whether we will or not. May the good
work be a success.
Yours very truly,
THE
DENNISON ORGAN & Music Co.
H. W. NEWMAN, Pres.
Starr & Co., manufacturers of pianos of all styles, Rich-
mond, Ind.
EXPORTS AND IMPORTS.
We asserted that at the time of our visit
to their factory, Messrs. Starr & Co. were putting in
CUSTOM HOUSE, BOSTON, MASS.,
new and improved wood-work machinery, " by the help
of which they will turn out at least fifteen pianos per
week."
The fact is that for a long time past Messrs. Starr &
Co. have been putting eighteen cases in their factory
each week, even with the old machinery.
With their
Exportation of Musical Instruments from this port
during the month ending July 31, 1889:
To England:
Two hundred and forty-three (243), -
-
$14,918
All other and parts of
1,122
Total.
new machinery this output will be increased by at least
MESSRS. BILL & BILL,
3 East T4th street, N. Y.
DEAR SIRS: It would afford us pleasure to attend a
meeting of Piano and Organ Manufacturing Union, and
if you will kindly notify us of such a meeting one of us
will be there.
Yours, &c.
ASTORIA VENEER MILLS.
ALKX. S. WILLIAMS, Pres.
one half.
We greatly regret the appearance of the erroneous
statement, which occurred in the rush consequent upon
the issue of our special number.
To Nova Scotia:
Two (2) organs,
Four (4) piano-fortes,
All other and parts of
that their increased output would amount to at least 25
pianos per week, and the figure 1 in some mysterious
begin with, the successful organization of our Protec-
manner appeared in our article instead of the figure 2.
tive Union ought to be assured.
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Upon noticing the mistake, Messrs. Starr & Co. wrote
Total,
enlarged " itself to forty pages, and then ignominiously
machinery would enable them to produce about 27
Total,
325
Total,
$600
of American Piano and Organ Makers, now and for
some time past agitated by THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW.
Judging by the very erroneous character of their re-
marks, and especially by the carelessness exhibited in
the reproducing of names and addresses, we are driven
MENTAL AND NERVOUS OVERSTRAIN
FROM EXCESSIVE PIANO PRACTICE.
T
PATENTS AND INVENTIONS.
Musical clock, No. 408,903, S. Sprangers.
Cornet, No. 408,972, J. Heald.
to the conclusion either that the writers of these notices
Music leaf turner, No. 408,908, G. Bettini.
were, when writing them, in that condition which is not
Music leaf turner, No. 408,977, W. B. Jackson.
usual with the average newspaper man, or that they are
Upright p|§no action, No. 408,852, A. Richter.
so utterly unfitted by nature for the work allotted to
them as to render their retention upon the staff of any
paper a menace to its editors and a danger to the pub-
lic.
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CORRECTION.
WE desire to correct a statement, made in our Spe-
cial Fall Number, as to the weekly output of James M.
$600
Combined total,
HE wisdom of the following remarks, reproduced
from the London La-.cet, will not be questioned
by our readers:
strated in our special Fall number, can easily be under-
" The weariness of long-continued study is proverbial.
Its explanation is not far to seek. One portion of our
stood. The typographical beauty of that number, its
entire being is almost exclusively occupied, and the
splendid display of advertisements, and the extent and
monotony of the process constitutes in large measure
the cause of exhaustion. Relief must accordingly be
variety of its reading matter are not pleasant objects
sought in rest, in the exercise of other functions, or in
of contemplation to our alleged contemporary, whose
variation of the form of mental exertion. Such timely
and refreshing change enters into all well-ordered plans
day of usefulness to the trade, if ever it existed, has
of education.
long since faded into darkness.
" There is, however, in every study a stage at which
persistent concentration is indispensable to anything like
" Flatulent Midsummer Madness." Considering the
high development. Reiteration, though tedious, is nec-
source of the elegant expression, Mr. Musician, we
essary to full instruction. Perhaps no better illustra-
tion of this fact could be found than that which is con-
cannot but regard it as a genuine compliment.
stantly evident in the cultivation of music.
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" One could hardly conceive of anything more truly
monotonous than a continuance of that tax of patience,
MARCH OF THE PIANOMAKERS.
piano practice. No doubt inclination and inborn faculty
THE pianomakers of New York city presented a fine may do much to create an interest, but the most enthu-
siastic learner will sometimes, notwithstanding, rebel
appearance in the Labor Day parades, as, indeed, they
against the exactions of musical cram. It has even
always do when favoring the general public with a sight
been stated by a German observer that much of the
nervous delicacy so common among girls is traceable
of themselves. They turned out in full force, attract-
to excessive diligence at the piano. There is more than
ing much favorable comment by their manly bearing. a grain of truth in this observation.
" The limit of moderation, indeed, may not be capable
Borne aloft in the midst of their ranks was the cele-
of exact definition, for a longer or shorter period would
brated ancient banner, inscribed with the music of "The
naturally suit the need and capacity of different persons.
One or two hours of practice, it is probable, would rare-
Marseillaise," which was carried through the streets of
ly prove excessive. When, however, six or eight hours
Paris at the time of the great French Revolution. This
are daily absorbed in repeating a humdrum series of
silken flag is said to have cost $400. Judging by the manipulations, the wonder is that nature long endures
the drudgery. Yet this is the common lot of many who
fine condition and contented mien of the men who aspire to skillful execution. The coveted perfection
doubtless is often approximately reached, but the asso-
walked beneath its folds on Monday last, there does not
ciated circumstance of nerve overstrain will suggest a
seem to be any probability of its being used in any doubt whether such qualified excellence is altogether
revolutionary procession so long as its present posses- desirable.
"At all events, it is but reason to allow that profici-
sors retain it.
ency so dearly purchased is not, for young people of de-
ficient nervous tone, a social necessity, especially if they
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be also void of any special artistic aptitude. Nay, even
INCOMPETENT
NEWSPAPER
for those whose health and energy permit them to en-
joy, if they choose, the privilege of musical hard labor,
REPORTERS.
a frequent interlude of rest and recreation is no less
JUST as we go to press we notice that the daily pa- needful than discreet."
pers have taken up the subject of the Protective Union
the success of THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW, as demon-
A
325
pianos per week.
it remains—will not
harm anybody but the driveller, whose "madness" at
$1,249
To Newfoundland Labrador:
One (1) piano-forte, -
Well, such driveling idiocy on the part of an alleged
shrank to twenty-four—where
$245
980
- 24
To Br. Poss. in Australasia:
Twelve (12) organs,
to us to the effect above stated, viz.: that the new
contemporary which a little while ago " permanently
$l6,O4O
We were under the
impression that Messrs. Sta-r & Co., had stated to us
With so magnificent a showing of sympathizers to
"FLATULENT MIDSUMMER MADNESS,"
EH?
1
Collector's Office, August 19, 1889. \
Music rack attachment for upright pianos,N0.408,868,
H. Ziegler.
Book or music holder, No. 408,428, S. M. Perkins.
Musical instrument, No. 408,665, Deagan & Carroll.
String-stretching and tuning device, No. 408,602,
A. Felldin.
Musical Toy, No. 408,635, F. A. Sommer.
$18,214
Importation of Musical Instruments into the Port of
Boston during the month of July, 1889.
Countries.
Value.
France,
-
-
$1,166
Germany,
5,223
England, -
-
in
Total,
5.5OO
THE MUSICIANS.
BY
ELLA WHEELER WILCOX.
The strings of my heart were strung with Pleasure,
And I laughed when the music fell on my ear;
For he and Mirth played a joyful measure,
And they played so loud that I could not hear
The wailing and moaning of souls a-weary,
The strains of sorrow that sighed around;
The notes of my heart sang blithe and cheery,
And I heard no other sound.
Mirth and Pleasure, the music brothers,
Played louder and louder in joyful glee,
But sometimes a discord was heard by others,
Though only the rhythm was heard by me.
Louder and louder, and faster and faster,
The hands of those brothers played strain on strain,
Till, all of a sudden, a mighty master
Swept them aside, and Pain,
Pain, the musician, the soul-refiner,
Restrung the strings of my quivering heart;
And the air that he played was a plaintive minor,
So sad that the tear-drops were forced to start.
Each note was an echo of awful anguish,
As shrill as solemn, as sad as slow,
And my soul for a season seemed to languish
And faint with its weight of woe.
With skilful hands that were never weary,
This master of music played strain on strain;
And between the bars of the miserere
He drew up the strings of my heart again.
And I was filled with a vague, strange wonder
To see that they did not break in two;
" They are drawn so tight they will snap asunder,"
I thought, but instead they grew,
In the hands of the Master, firmer and stronger,
And I could hear on the stilly air,
Now my ears were deafened by Mirth no longer
To sounds of sorrow, and grief, and despair.
And my soul grew tender and kind to others;
My nature grew sweeter, my mind grew broad,
And I held all men to be my brothers
Linked by the chastening rod.
My soul was lifted to God and heaven,
And when on my heartstrings fell again,
The hands of Mirth, and Pleasure, even,
There was no discord to mar the strain;
For Pain, the musician, the soul refiner,
Attuned the strings with a master hand,
And, whether the music be major or minor,
It is always sweet and grand.