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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW.
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Collector's Office, Nov. 21, 1892. j
Exportation of Musical Instruments from the
Port of Boston, Month ending Oct. 30th, 1892.
To Germany :
All other and parts of
$270
To Netherlands :
Twenty-nine (29) organs
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$2,010
To England:
Five hundred (500) organs
$26,811
All other and parts of
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- 2,112
$28,923
To Nova Scotia, etc. :
Seven (7) organs
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- $i,344
All other and parts of
80
Total
$32,627
Importations of Musical Instruments into t h e
Port of Boston, Month of October, 1892.
Countries:
Belgium
France
Germany
England
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$651
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- $2,486
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- 212
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MZjERY many of the patients confined in luna-
tic tic asylums are passionately fond of music.
The keeper of one of the largest private asy-
lums in the kingdom states that at least 40 per
cent, of the inmates know some instrument,
and, having provided them with this, he has
noted the nature and effect of their perform-
ances.
The piano has the most admirers, then come
the violin, the cornet, the flute, and the organ.
In some cases his patients have learned to play
a fresh instrument after having been placed in
his charge, and one or two have even composed
music while in confinement.
In general they have selected tunes which
seemed to be in harmony with their peculiar
form of mental malady—the melancholy patient
has chosen sad melodies, the happy, merry
tunes. He has remarked, however, that in al-
most every instance the indulgence in music
seems to have afforded benefit.
An exception to this, however, was the case
of a lunatic who composed an orchestral piece in
which others of the inmates undertook to take
part. All went well till the leader of the or-
chestra suddenly threw himself on one of the
unfortunate performers with a violence he had
never in his worst moods shown before. At-
tendants rushed to the rescue and tore him away
from the half-throttled cornet-player. It turned
out that he had played a wrong note.
a man has attributed his success in life
to peculiar talents and business capacity, when
the fact is he sailed to prosperity on the wings
of an advertisement.—Exchange.
MANY
THE
HE piano player who is gifted—for it is
largely a gift—with the magnetism of a
sympathetic, brilliant touch, is indeed fortunate.
Many imitate, yet few ever acquire, this priceless
boon of the pianist. But, granted that the
majority of players at least try to use the proper
kind of touch, more depends upon the action
and key-balancing of the piano to produce the
different shades of tone than even experts are
aware. No matter how full of magnetism the
player may be, or how elastic or refined his
touch, unless he meets with the proper respon-
siveness to every expression of feeling the effect
of his artistic work is greatly impaired, if not
lost.
Messrs. Hardman, Peck & Co. have, during
the past year, given unremitting study to this
vital question, and, notwithstanding the many
difficulties to overcome, they are able to state
MANUFACTURERS OF
that they now, by means of novel regulation and
improvements, send out actions in all the Hard-
man Pianos which are as delicate pieces of
mechanism as have ever been used. Notwith-
standing this susceptibility to fine effects of
touch the actions are more durable than ever
before, the late improvements placing them
almost beyond the possibility of impairment
DERBY, CONN.
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It is admitted by all that no piano ever put upon the
improvements, feeling certain that the general
verdict of the entire country will agree with that market has met with such success as THE STERLING
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Sterling Company,
Pianos and Organs,
ADOLPH GOLI/NIK, manufacturer of piano
keys, finds this season to be exceedingly brisk
in his line, and although the demands made
upon his factory are great, he manages to fill
all orders on time and turns out work of a
superior order.
manship and durability. Why ? Because they are made
just as perfect as a piano can be made.
THE STERLING ORGAN has always taken the lead, and
the improvements made this year puts it far ahead of
all others. B5^~ Send for Catalogue.
Hallet & Davis Pianos
Star Theatre. " The Middleman." Mr. E.
S. Willard. After an absence of two years Mr.
Willard, last Monday evening, again appeared
before a New York audience and was accorded
a hearty welcome. His personification of Cyrus
Blenkarn is consistent, artistic and uncommonly
effective. He is supported by an excellent com-
pany and the play is an attractive success.
Broadway Theatre. '' The Country Circus.''
This popular entertainment is more entertaining
and popular than ever, a fact which the large
audiences that attend it amply demonstrate.
The acting is excellent, the fun is well sustained
and the circus part of the performance is first-
class. The equestrian acts of Miss Kate Hollo-
way and William De Mott cannot be surpassed
in grace and daring.
Proctor's Theatre. '' The County Fair.'' Mr.
Neil Burgess. As a delineator of eccentric New
England female character Mr. Burgess has
always been delightfully successful. He is a
popular favorite, and on his reappearance this
week as Aunt Abby he received an enthusiastic
welcome from a large and appreciative audience.
The race is more realistic and thrilling than
ever.
Hammerstein 's Harlem Opera House. '' Amy
Robsart.'' Miss Marie Wainwright. This really
excellent play has won a decided verdict of pub-
lic approval. The success of last year has been
repeated. In the role of " Amy Robsart " Miss
Wainwright appears to great advantage. Her
presentation of the part is excellent. Her sup-
port is capable and thorough.
Fourteenth Street Theatre. " Blue Jeans."
This favorite comedy-drama has been winning
continued and abundant commendation. Its
mirth-provoking qualities are admirable. The
interest which the public takes in the perform-
ance never flags. Next week " Aunt Bridget's
Baby " will be presented by Geo. W. Monroe
and his new company.
Park Theatre.
"Night Owls." Pauline
Markham. Miss Markham and a brilliant array
of beauties have been applauded by large
audiences every evening during the week. The
specialties are first-class. Stuart, the male Patti,
is the recipient of many recalls. The entertain-
ment is captivating and successful.
Hermann's Theatre. '' Little Tippett.'' This
play promises to equal in New York the success
which, under other titles, it has achieved in
Iyondon and Paris. It possesses certain enter-
taining features of a special character that excite
and sustain the interest of the public in the per-
formance. It is admirably presented, and each
performance draws a full house.
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Established over Half a Century.
BOSTON, MASS.