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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW.
it belongs the credit, unquestionably, of first
combining a great commercial reputation with
an artistic one. The traditions of the piano
business were, previous to the advent of the
Hardman piano, of two sorts, namely artistic,
having reference almost entirely to the quality
of the output, and commercial, relating exclu-
sively to the manufacture and sale of pianos in
large numbers as a commodity without special
regard to reputation or the esthetic side of the
question. The present Hardman piano, how-
ever, has been evolved, to a certain extent, upon
both these lines, as the ambition of the manufac-
turers was to keep in view the commercial side
sufficiently to enable them to issue, in very large
numbers, what is now admitted to be a most
aesthetic instrument. After all, this is in keeping
with every other department of manufacture
in America, and the example set by Hardman,
Peck & Co. has been followed most successfully
by many other great piano concerns. The pub-
lic demands a better article and at a lower price
all the time, and the influence of a wider educa-
tion and the more general diffusion of money are
shown in a taste which will not be satisfied with
anything that is not inherently good. The
sharpness of competition, the universal employ-
ment of the best machinery and the improved
methods of construction in every line have ena-
bled manufacturers to give the public what it
demands at reasonable prices.
What Messrs. Hardman, Peck & Co. say in
reference to schools is very much to the point,
and we will quote it verbatim:
'• If there is any one agency which has con-
tributed more than others to the magnificent
history of this country, it is that of the school.
The influence of the school teacher has been the
making of the American people, and, although
in many instances .school teachers, and even
schools themselves, may exert an influence not
altogether good, the main fact to which we have
referred is universally recognized. When it is
admitted, therefore, that the Hardman piano is
is essentially the piano of the schcol, more has
been said for it than if a hundred of the greatest
pianists of Europe had come here and 'endorsed'
it. As a careful estimate develops the fact that
the use given the piano in a boarding school is
about ten times the amount it has to undergo in
a private house, on the average, it will be seen
what an important matter it is that only durable
instruments should be purchased for such use.
It will be a pleasure to furnish a list of the lead-
ing schools and colleges throughout the United
Prescott Praised.
WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION,
NEW HAMPSHIRE HEADQUARTERS.
CHICAGO, I I I . , Oct. 31st, 1893.
THE PRESCOTT PIANO CO., CONCORD, N. H.
GENTLEMEN : Before the Columbian Exposi-
tion of 1893 is even measurably forgotten, I
wish to put on permanent record the great satis-
faction which the beautiful Prescott upright
piano, in the New Hampshire Building, at Jack-
son Park, gave to tens of thousands of its visit-
ors. It was in almost constant use during the
season, frequently by fine pianists from all parts
of our land, and its exquisite tone and its easy
action were subjects of universal commendation.
A not unusual comment was : " Of all the pianos
I have struck this has the finest tone," or,
" This is the finest piano I have seen yet. " The
Pjescott Piano Co. may justly congratulate them-
selves on the reputation their piano made for
them at the World's Fair.
•-• .
Very truly yours,
EDWARD A. JENKS,
Clerk N. H. Board of Commissioners.
CHARLES H. PARSONS, President of the Need-
ham Piano Organ Co., will join a large colony
of music trade men abroad to-day. He left last
Saturday on the "Campania." Mr. Parson's
stay abroad will be comparatively brief.
BRIEF NEWSLET5.
BROOKLYN, N. Y.—The fine library of music
which the Brooklyn Choral Society spent seven
years in collecting, was stored in the Taber-
nacle's lecture room, and was destroyed together
with a grand piano owned by the society. The
collection was valued at $4,000, and was not
insured.
DES MOINES, IA.—N. H. Bennett, manager of
the Schimmel & Nelson pianos, is located per-
manently at Iliad.
MT. CARROLL, I I I . — A new cornet band is
being organized here under the management of
Charlie Marker and Carl Moore.
GREENVILLE, TENN.—J. E. Malcom, manager
of the City Music Store, will give a grand con-
cert here June 26th.
CARSON, IA.—A new band is soon to be or-
ganized by musicians from Carson, Oskland
and Macedonia, and will be known as the Botna
Valley Band.
GOODHUE, MINN.—A
brass band often pieces
has been organized.
GUTHRIE, OKLA.—A new band has been or-
ganized, R. Ratterbusch, Secretary.
MR. JACOB DOLL and family are summering
at their home in Richfield Springs, N. Y. This
does not prevent Mr. Doll from giving as close
attention to business as ever.
MR. FREEBORN G. SMITH has again display-
ed his philanthropy by giving the old Bradbury
piano factory, Willoughby and Raymond streets,
Brooklyn, to the " Galalla Circle of Kings
Daughters." It is to be established as a home
for girls, and will be known as the Bradbury
Memorial Hall. The objects of the institution
are very worthy, and Mr. Smith's generosity
will undoubtedly be repaid by the good achieved.
Miss EVA KIM BALL, a niece of Mr. and Mrs.
W. W. Kimball, was married on the evening of
June 14th to Mr. W. M. Salisbury, Chicago.
OUR lively and clever little contemporary,
Strings, for June, reached this office in due
course. It is full of good things and up-to-date
both as to literary contents and make up.
E. E. WALTERS, Eastern representative of
the Chicago Cottage Organ Co., was in town a
part of last week.
MR.
THE old firm of R. S. Patterson, Port Huron,
Mich., has been changed to R. S. Patterson &
Co. by the admission of Jesse D. Patterson and
David McTaggart.
BehrBros.Co.
Is our latest style—of im-
posing and elegant appearance.
The first glance convinces
buyers that it offers more in
musical value and artistic re-
sults than any piano before
the trade.
Unquestionable durability.
Very tempting prices are of-
fered for this and other styles.
*
States using our pianos. To those interested,
and who will send to us for it, this list will be
found of value and the testimony it contains of
sufficient weight to justify the claims we make.''
This is good advertising. There is no non-
sence about this and whether people prefer the
Hardman pianos or do not prefer it, a genuine
respect is engendered for a house that
speaks for itself in this sort of way. The testi-
mony, however, of immense numbers of those
who have used and tested a piano and have been
more than satisfied with it is sure to be reflected
in the attitude of its makers toward the public.
The manufacturers of the Hardman piano, there-
fore, we have no doubt, have good reason to as-
sert themselves as they do on account of the
magnificent testimonials to the excellencies of
the Hardman piano which have come to them
from all over the world.
PIANOS....
GRAND and UPRIGHT.
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1 1 th Ave. & W. 29th Street,
CELEBRATED
STEGER
NEW YORK
are noted for their fine singing quality of
tone and great durability. The most
profitable Piano for dealers to handle.
PIANOS
M STEG-ER & CO., Manufacturers,
PATENTED 1892.
Factory, Columbia Heights.
235 WABASH AYE., CHICAGO.