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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW.
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Strauch Bros.
The Character of the House a Guarantee
of the Reliability of Its Product-
Energy, Enterprise and Merit Re-
warded by World's Fair Offi-
cials and the Trade—Their
Piano Key-Making
Business a
Success.
The New Addition to Their Factory Will
Enable Them to Fill All Demands.
lating, and in fact is now on hand, in the shape
of substantial orders to demonstrate that super-
ior workmanship, excellence of material and
intelligent supervision will win them friends in
their new venture, as it has as action manufac-
turers.
While Strauch Bros, have excellent facilities
for turning out a large supply of piano keys at
Interregnum
is an expressive word. Many
^WT is universally recognized by all business
firms know its meaning. In
^
men that the character of a house is the
our factory we make and ship
greatest guarantee of the reliability of its pro-
duct. For constant effort and an earnest en-
pianos every day—almost.
deavor to rank among the highest in a special
That's what we like. Still,
line gives a house and its name an inherent
it doesn't surprise us, for we
value and reputation.
have the best low-priced pianos
Take, for instance, Strauch Bros., well known
in the field. Consult for prices.
to the trade, severally and collectively, as
prominent representatives of their craft, and we
have a case in point. As originators and thinkers
in their chosen field they have achieved such a
notable standing that whatever they inaugurate,
517—523 W. 45th St.
New York.
be it improvements in their actions or starting
out into a new line, such as key-making, their
efforts are sure to receive the special consider-
ation of the trade.
Is it necessary to ask why ?
Because the reputation they have built up a<
manufacturers of piano actions of a high gr; d ,
and as honorable men, could not allow them to
commit an act that might invite self repioach.
An instinct of pride and self-respect coin] el
them to make only the best.
This is the motive principle underlying the
remarkable success of Strauch Bros.
From an early period in their business career
a desire to attain certain ideals, to conceive, to
lead, to break away from simulation and con-
BOSTON.
ventionality, has ever been their policy. It is
NEW YORK. CHICAGO. KANSAS CITY.
this spirit which actuated Strauch Bros, years
ago to set about improving the standard of the
piano action in this country—to make it a dis-
tinctively national one—by the production of
original and meritorious improvements, which
have given the Strauch action a distinct and
special value. And they have been successful.
Energy, enterprise and merit have been le-
warded by the emphatic and unequivocal recog-
nition accorded Strauch Bros.' actions at the
World's Fair. A very worthy and significant
estimate was made of " several new features,"
and the general excellence of their product.
Better than than all, however, are the flatter-
ing opinions of manufacturers who have used,
and are using, the Strauch Bros.' actions. As
THE
practical men they appreciate the superior char-
acter of these wares. The growth in popularity
of the Strauch actions is a marked tribute to
their excellence.
IS UNEXCELLED.
The honorable methods employed in the up-
building ol their action business are ihe methods
GRAND AND UPRIGHT.
to be eruploytd in the development of their n-w
enterprise—the manufacture of piano keys,
which has been a decided success from the start.
Without recourse to clap-trap or flamboyant
methods, Stiauch Bros, are fast winning a stand-
SOLE FACTORS.
ing in the key making business to equal that
Warerooms, 215 Wabash Avenue,
which they now enjoy to such a pleasing exent
in the action bu;iness. Evidence is accumu- Second Floor.
CHICAGO.
Pi&no Co.
PIANOS AND ORGANS
CONOVER PIANO
CHICAGO COTTAGE ORGAN CO.,
THE
present, yet an extensive addition to their already
large factories is now under way, which will
enable them to fill all demands with satisfaction
to themselves and customers. The new factory
will be 40 x 51 feet, four stories in height, and
will be fitted up with all necessary machinery
for the production of the highest grade of piano
keys.
CELEBRATED
STEGER
A KIMBALL portable pipe organ was used with
a good deal of success at a concert of the
Washington, D. C , Choral Society, April n t h .
THE Russell Piano Company have purchased
the fixtures of the Reed & Sons factory on Canal
street, where they will move to as soon as alter-
ations are completed.
THE Haines Brothers branch house in Chicago
will remove from their present address to 367
Wabash avenue, almost opposite their present
location. This store was formerly occupied by
the Thompson Music Company, who are now
located at 261 Wabash avenue.
MR. G. C COX, who has been head salesman
with Crawford, Ebersole & Smith, Cincinnati, is
now manager of the branch at Pittsburg, Pa.
By the way, the agency for the Mason & Hamlin
pianos have been transferred to this house.
THE H. D. Smith Music Company, Denver,
Col., have made arrangements to carry the Weber
as leader for their house. This move will enable
them to develop a high class trade, for the Weber
piano commands a very high reputation in that
section of the country. Reinforced by the Whee-
lock, Lindeman and Stuy vesant, the H. D. Smith
Music Company have a quartet of pianos that
cannot fail to satisfy the most fastidious.
M. STEINERT & SONS have replaced W. C.
Taylor as agents for the Hardman piano in
Springfield, Mass.
MR. C. STRATHY, who opened up piano ware-
rooms at 33 West Eagle street, Buffalo, N. Y.,
last February, will move to new and spacious
quarters at 92 Pearl street, May 1st. He has
met with a large share of public appreciation
since he started in business.
FROM a correspondence in possession of a local
music firm, it appears that words of three sylla-
bles are not understood throughout the length
and breadth of the State of Minnesota. Some
time ago the firm sold a piston-valve cornet to
a young man in the rural districts, and shortly
after a letter was received from him, asking
what could be done to remedy the sticking ot
the valves. A reply was sent to him, stating
that oil would gum and aggravate the difficulty,
and that a little saliva properly applied would
be the easiest way to make the instrument work
easily. But the seemingly lucid explanation was
not appreciated, for in the course of a few days
still another letter was received from the pur-
chaser of the cornet, enclosing twenty-five cents
and saying: "Inclosed find postal note, for
which please send me a bottle of saliva. Our
drug store don't keep it."—Minneapolis Times.
PIANOS
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PATENTED 1692.
are noted for their fine singing quality of
tone and great durability. The most
profitable Piano for dealers to handle.
STEG-ER & CO., Manufacturers,
Factory, Columbia Height*.
285 WABASH AYE., CHICAGO.