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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW.
2O6
November iq, 1889.
both to sellers and purchasers of pianos. The latest
Dear Sir :—At last the " Star " of the West has made
device of this kind, and the best that has yet been in-
appearance, and I must confess that it verifies all
vented, is the piano truck made by Mr. J. F. Barrows, it<;
PROGRESS OF THEIR TRADE.—A BRIGHT OUTLOOK, A
that is claimed of it. We gave it a thorough and critical
of Barrows' Music House, Saginaw, Mich. The first test, and I can say this much for you, if all that are to
WORLD-FAMED PIANO AND AN ABLE PILOT.
specimens of this useful contrivance will be placed on follow are like the sample just received, you can rest
assured we shall work for its promotion here in our ter-
HE old and honored house of Weber are enjoying the market in about three weeks.
ritory. Please hurry up the style S, and we wish to
The
Barrows
truck
acts
with
extraordinary
facility.
a fall trade that is fully in accord with their ex-
have at least two on hand before we make our announce-
pectations of three months ago. Orders, and In using it, one man, by simply turning a crank, can ment. Will send you a remittance in ihe course of a
large ones too, are constantly arriving, not only from take a piano up or down stairs, or on or off a wagon, few days. Wishing you success, I remain.
the numerous Weber agents in the United States, but without the smallest danger or risk. Manufacturers
Telegram :
November 2, 1889.
from India, China, Peru, and other far-off lands. Dur- and dealers are greatly interested in this invention.
Dear Sir :—Piano has arrived. It's a beauty. We are
ing the past half dozen years this firm have extended
all delighted with it. This Star is another gem in your
and solidified their export trade, which has, further-
WILCOX
&
WHITE
ORGAN
CO-
more, received an impetus from their exhibits at the re-
cent International Exposition in Paris. The Weber NEW LAURELS FOR THE RENOWNED MERIDKN (CONN.)
GAZETTE.
piano is acquiring a higher renown in Europe than ever.
HOUSE.
The Weber grands and uprights exhibited in Paris,
HURNDALL & WETHERBY, Pasadena, Calif., dissolved.
though nothing specially new was claimed in respect of
'HE success of the Wilcox & White Organ Co., of
MILLER BROS., Galesburg, III., real estate mortgage,
them, presented unimpeachable evidence that, in their
Meriden, Conn., at the grand Fiedmont Exposi- $1,000.
manufacture, the high old Weber ideal was still eagerly
tion recently held at Atlanta, Ga., is another
THOMAS WOODRING, Waverly, la., real estate mort-
and successfully sought after. These instruments, like proof that our Southern friends fully appreciate the
all others proceeding from the Weber factory, were skill and knowledge of the musical instrument manu- gage, $290.
constructed of the most excellent materials, put to- facturers of the North, or, for that matter, of any quar-
L. S. COGSWELL, Wellington, Kan., chattel morgage,
gether in the best possible manner. Their tone needs ter whatever.
$205.
no desciiption
Its grandeur and purity are well-
At the exposition referred to, the magnificent display
CURTIS W. MARVIN, Detroit, Mich., warranty deed,
known upon three continents. Outwardly, these pianos of this firm's wares excited no little commendation and
have a thoroughly chaste and attractive appearance. enthusiasm on the part of spectators generally. More $10,000.
The general merits of the Weber piano are sufficiently definite and substantial than these praises, however,
HARDMAN, PECK & Co., New York city, N. Y., John
testified to by the fact that nearly forty thousand of were the first prize and gold medal awarded to the Mer- Hard man dead.
these noble instruments are scattered thioughout this iden manufacturers over all competitors. This award
B. S. BARRETT, Cleveland, O., attached for $2,085,
country. The great firm of Steinert & Sons alone dis- of the judges was given " for the best reed organ and
and
assigned.
pose of over four hundred per annum.
for best display of organs," the instruments displayed
HURNDALL
& WETHERBY, Pasadena, Calif., attach-
No matter what the intrinsic merits of a piano may having been placed en exhibition by Messrs. Freyer &
ment issued, $2ro.
be, however, it must be energetically and intelligently Bradley, agents in Atlanta for the company.
brought belore the commurity if anything like a gen-
Among the goods exhibited was the celebrated pneu-
IRA L. STOCKBRIDGE Portland, Me., chattel mort-
eral recognition of its good qualities is to be secured; matic symphony, which proved an unfailing source of gage, $853.
and the increasing prosperity of the Weber concern is amusement and delight.
H. F. EHLERS, Manchester, la., judgment, $98.
largely due to the ability and energy of Mr. Albert
HARDY & VIOLETTE, Montreal, Quebec, Can., dis-
"Weber. That gentleman has the details of his immense
solved.
THE STARR PIANOS,
business, to use a common expression, "at his fingers'
MRS. JAMES LEWIS, Springfield, Mass., attached,.
ends.' As a supervisor of agencies he has no superior.
His brilfiant social qualities must also be counted as a TESTIMONIALS TO THE EXCELLENCE OF THE INSTRUMENTS $2,000.
MANUFACTURED BY JAMES M. STARR AND CO.,
factor in his commercial success. Far-sighted men who
I. P. LOUNSBURY, Sioux Falls, Dak., sold out.
OF RICHMOND, IND.
have watched the progress of the Weber concern do not
H. F. EIHLER, Manchester, la., judgment, $149.
hesitate to foretell for it a long and famous career, and
HE following are copies of a few of the letters
CINCINNATI
PIANO CO., Cincinnati, O., receiver ap-
a goodly share of this world's wealth.
received by Mr. Jack Haynes, 24 Union square, pointed.
Among the most recent agents appointed to repre-
N. Y., eastern agent for Newman Brothers' or-
JOHN PASCOE & Co,, Wilksbarre, Pa., John Pascoe*
sent the Weber are Messrs. Eccles & McMurray, of gans, and James M. Starr & Co.'s pianos, relative to the
Allegheny, Pa., who have ordered a large quantity of last-mentioned instruments. We have perused the judgment, $389.
RICHARD DALE, Sacramento, Calif., attached, $352.
these pianos for their holiday trade.
original communications, all of which are from houses
of high repute.
WILLIAM H. CUNDY, Boston, Mass., destroyed by fire.
C. H. FLOMERFELDT, North Collins, N. Y., judgment.
A NEW PIANO TRUCK.
November 20, 1889.
W. C. PARKER, Galesburg, 111., deed, $2,845.
Dear Sir :—Just received one of the Starr pianos.
THE ADMIRABLE INVENTION OF MR. J . F . BARROWS, OF It is a beauty. Very much delighted with it. Prof.
Lucius MERRIFIELD, Worcester, Mass., mortgaged
Swartz, one of the best musicians in town, came in my
SAGINAW, MICH.
store soon after it had arrived, ^id he thought it was stock, &c, $1.
"one grand instrument." He said the Starr Co.
O move a piano quickly, and at the same time deserved great credit for making such an elegant piano.
A N OLD ESTABLISHED AND WELL ADVER-
with perfect safety, was for a long time ardently Anyone who handles the Starr piano and the Newman
desired by manufacturers and dealers. There organ is bound to meet with success.
tised Piano House, owing to the constantly in-
are few even among the youngest of us who do not re-
creasing
demand for its products, seeks Partner with
November 2c, 1889.
member the anxiety, the profanity, the bruising and the
Dear Sir :—Please find note 4 months for the splen- Capital to increase manufacturing facilities. Factory
squeezing which formerly attended the carrying of a did Starr piano. Indeed, Mr. Haynes, it is a splendid
piano up a flight of stairs, or through a number of instrument. Do you know that the Juniors think it is and plant in first-class condition. One party, at present,
rooms, or the lowering of the instrument through a a very fine piano, and we think you have gained friends owner. Full particulars may be obtained on applica-
here for them. Sorry it is nothing but rain, rain, rain. tion to
window.
We trust that you have made more enthusiastic friends
THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW,
Nowadays all this is changed, for the " piano-mover" for your instruments, both pianos and organs, and that
or " piano-truck " has come as a boon and a blessing you are amply rewarded with your southern trip.
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