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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW.
tate an enlargement of quarters, and this week
Strauch Bros, closed a contract for a large four-
story addition to their already extensive factory.
It is hardly needless to say that the splendid
record made by Strauch Bros, in their piano
action business will be duplicated in their new
venture. They are business men with up-to-
date ideas, and ever on the alert for what is
latest and best.
far there has been no particular desire
manifested on the part of many American
musical instrument manufacturers to exhibit at
the international exposition to be held at Ant-
werp. We have assurance, however, that a very
good exhibit of other American industries will
be made. The American Commissioners have
received encouraging reports from manufactur-
ers, machinery makers, inventors and others.
We think it will be worth the while of these
enterprising men to send specimens of their
wares to Antwerp. They can place them to the
best advantage in the spacious and ornate
"American building " which will soon be ready
for their service.
will, it is said, not allow the printing of more
than about two hundred words, and the jurors
were requested to keep their awards within this
limit. They have, however, not done so, and it
is now gravely proposed to sub-edit the awards,
keeping them down to the necessary limit.
How manufacturers who have gained premiums
will appreciate this delicate attention remains
to be seen. The French, by the way, seem
rather annoyed that their commissioners started
a sort of jury on their own account, and did not
follow the example of the other exhibitors and
submit their exhibits to the jurors appointed by
the United States authorities. However, the ex-
hibition is now over and done with, and con-
sidering the difficulties which arose, the awards
seem to have given greater satisfaction to most
of those who gained them than was anticipated.
A ST. PAUL paper has a lengthy and compli-
mentary account of the deal whereby the Nathan
Ford Music Co., of that city, will control the
celebrated Conover piano in the Southwest. It
says that the Conover piano has been advanced
to its present high position among first-class
pianos, mainly by its careful, scientific construc-
tion and valuable patented improvements, the
results of which are plainly apparent in its tone,
action and durability.
AT the Hotel Logerot auction last week eleven
Chickering uprights with plain case, medium
size, brought an average price of $300 ; a white
enamelled upright brought $475, and a satin-
wood grand brought $850. These excellent
prices give a pretty forcible indication of the
high standing and reputation of the Chickering
products. The Chickering piano has the special
merit of never depreciating in value. It is as
safe an investment as a stock of diamonds.
MR. GEO. B. BAIRD, President of the McCatn-
mon Piano Co., Oneonta, N. Y., honored our
sanctum with a visit during the week.
you ever given serious attention to
the special points of excellence embodied
WM. G. TWOMBLY, one of Portland's (Me.)
in the pianos manufactured by Decker & Son ? best known music dealers, died on the 18th inst.
They have earned a worthy reputation as instru- He was a very popular man and largely esteemed
by the musical people of that city. He was
ments of a high class. But why ? An exami-
born in Portland on August 8th, i8ri.
nation of the many features of superiority
MR. EDWARD IRVING DARLING, who died at
claimed will easily explain. The main points
Mt.
Clemens, Mich., on Feb. 13th, was a very suc-
firm of Hardman, Peck & Co., by con- are their elliptical scale and insulated sounding
cessful music trade salesman as well as a musical
servative yet progressive business methods, board—the result of years of study and experi-
composer of note. He was extremely popular
are fast winning their way into a popularity ment. These valuable contributions attract and and well known to many of our eastern houses,
that will surpass that of old. The musical condense sound waves generated at various dis- but previous to his illness was connected with
qualities of the " Hardman " pianos are admit- tances to one centre in the sounding board, by the Mark Arnent Co., of Peona, 111.
tedly of the highest, and the excellent demand this means producing a greater sonority and con-
on the manufacturing capacity of the Hardman tinuity of sound. The Decker & Son uprights
factory is the best possible proof that a discrim- and baby grands are conceded to be instruments
inating public know what to select. A very fit to rank with the leading pianos of the day.
significant move was made this week by Hard- They have full metallic plate, improved wrest
man, Peck & Co., whereby they become pos- plank and all modern improvements. Hence they
sessors of a very handsome wareroom next door have a touch, tone and evenness of scale that
to Lyon, Potter & Co., on Wabash avenue, Chi- cannot fail to please the most exacting critic.
cago. It is Hardman, Peck & Co. 's purpose to Pianos manufactured by Decker & Son have a
make this as attractive and handsome a piano special claim on the patronage of the musical
Piano action, No. 515,078, W. L. Hawes.
wareroom as any in that city.
public, for they are instruments that are honest-
Piano action regulator, No. 515,279, H. P.
ly built on modern lines by an old and reputable Brown.
firm, and they deserve a wide popularity.
Upright piano action, No. 515,049, G. M.
iEPORTS from all over the country as to
Guild.
the general improvement in bi
ALFRED DOLGE received a warm welcome
Piano damper, No. 515,176, A. T. Strauch.
since the first of the year is nowherememon- from his Western confreres of the music trade
strated more effectually than at the works ot during his stay in Chicago. His speech at the
Pianoforte action, No. 515,152, Ludwig &
the Sterling Co., Derby, Conn,
Trade Dinner was diplomatic and well chosen. Ericsson.
He proved his ability to feel at home as an
thought fit to keep his factories rum
Stringing pianos, No. 514,976, C. S. Weber.
after-dinner speaker as well as on the larger
times were not as bright as now, but j
Music STAND.—Frances Higbie, Brooklyn,
political questions of the day. He has a very
wise foresight, for the excellent demaJ
N.
Y. This invention provides an improvement
high opinion of our Western brothers.
is now flowing in for the Sterling pi
in clamp joints, whereby any horizontal object,
W. L. BUSH is on the road in the interests of such as a music rest, bracket or table, may be
organs amply repay him for his ente
the Bush & Gerts Piano Co., Chicago. He adjustably held upon an upright support with-
the face of the little encouragement inl
reports an improved condition of business and out the use of set screws, etc. The construction
the time. Dealers find much to appd
is rapidly filling his book with orders. He in- is such that the bracket or table, when moved
the Sterling pianos and organs. They are first- tends making an extended trip and will probably to the desired point upon the standard, will re-
class instruments, and, while the new and be on the road for the next month. By the way, main stationary, and the more weight it carries,
modern designs of pianos have, to a large ex- the Normal School at Brookfield, la., gave Bush the more firmly will it be held to the standard.
& Gerts a splendid testimonial recently. They
tent, overshadowed the Sterling organs, yet
PATENTED IN LONDON.
say their instruments have been in use for two
there are unmistakable evidences that this old- years, and have received very severe treatment,
WIND MUSICAL INSTRUMENT.—16,641 (1893).
time favorite will come to the front again. To yet the pianos are in perfect condition both as A. G. Brookes, London (communicated by J. L.
those who have examined their latest styles of to action and tone. This is, indeed, an excellent Maher, Lynn, Ma?s., U. S. A.). Two wind in-
commendation.
organs this is only too evident.
struments such as flutes are secured side by side
The musical trade men of Denver, Col., were and connected by a common mouthpiece. When
lately treated to a refreshing sight, says the the instrument is played, the melody is pro-
Indicator,
when the two oldest salts in the piano duced on one flute and the third above on the
)N amusing little difficulty seems to have
trade, George Steck and Edward Ambuhl, were other flute, one flute being modulated to accord
arisen in regard to the Chicago diplomas, seen walking about the streets of that city arm with the other. The effect produced, it is stated,
says our esteemed English contemporary The in arm and enjoying themselves like two frisky is that of two different instruments being played
Music Trades Review. The size of the document youngsters.
in perfect time and harmony as in a duet.