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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW.
Aluminium and
its Alloys.
Of pianofortes there were 55, worth $15,313, as
compared with 100, worth $31,621, for the same
month of 1893, and for the eleven months
period there were 565, worth $163,466, as com-
pared with 2,009, worth $745,555, for the same
a meeting of the Balloon Society of Great
period of 1893.
Britain, held recently in London, Mr.
All other instruments and parts of same that Henry Iyeighton read a paper on the above-
were exported amounted in value to $17,307, as named subject. A few years ago it was, the lec-
compared with $19,774 for the same month of turer commenced, a popular idea that aluminium
1893, and for the eleven months period there were was a golden colored metal that looked very nice
$237,606 worth, against $154,579 for the same when made into pencil cases and watch chains.
period of 1893, showing that only in the line of Its marvelous lightness and strength, and the
miscellaneous exports has there been any in- difficulty of dealing with it, excited curiosity,
crease.
apart from the fact that it was not found as
Dutiable re-exports of musical instruments ordinary minerals are, but was, so to speak, ex-
amounted in value during the month of May to tracted by clay in the form of a gray powder,
$1,328, as compared with $193 for the same which was done by Wohler, in 1827, though it
month of 1893, and for the eleven months period was not really produced in a state of purity until
there were $5,877 worth, against $2,106 for the 1854, and in 1859 the first aluminium works in
corresponding period of 1893.
England were started at Battersea, but did not
Remaining in the warehouse at the end of May, prove successful. The first article made was a
awaiting orders from consignees, were instru- baby's rattle for the young Prince Imperial. It
ments amounting in value to $115,840, as com- is, perhaps, the most widely distributed of
pared with $92,686 for the same month of 1893. metals, though not found in a metallic state or
The following comparative statement, cover- condition. Many precious stones, such as
Official Statistics on Musical In= ing a period of eleven months out of the five rubies, garnets, sapphires, turquoise and topaz
years between 1889 and 1893, inclusive, shows contain the metal, but its reduction and produc-
struments.
the condition of trade during that time in com- tion are so difficult that the price has prevented
parison with its present status :
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it becoming almost as plentiful as iron. It is
In 1889 the valuation of dutiable imports produced from beaucite and cryolite, the former
amounted to $1,585,450; in 1890, $1,550,061 ; near Beaux, in France, and the latter in impor-
WASHINGTON, D. C , July ioth, 1894.
The great difference between the valuation of in 1891, $1,367,296 ; in 1892, $950,725 ; in 1893, tant quantities from the West coast of Green-
dutiable imports of musical instruments for $915,731, the average being $1,273,853. For the land. Both are call " c l a y s " ; in color they
May, 1894, and for the same month of 1893 eleven months ending May 31, 1894, the amount vary from snow white to reddish brown, accord-
shows that the trade has fallen off most dis- was $593,079, showing a decrease of $680,774 ing to the amount of iron or other impurities
couragingly during the year. The figures for below the foregoing average, and a continued contained. Various works and foundries have
May, 1894, are $28,368, against $69,406 for May, decrease of $322,652 below the amount for the been erected for producing the metal for com-
1893, and for a period of eleven months, ending same period of the previous year. The summary mercial use.
May 31st, 1894, there were values amounting to of exports is as follows :
Its weight is, relatively, one-third of iron, one-
The valuation of domestic exports of musical fourth that of silver, and one-eighth that of gold.
only $593,079, against $915,731 for the same
instruments for the eleven months period end- A gun metal casting on the table weighs 53lb.,
period of 1893.
ing May 31st, 1889, amounted to $927,993. For
There were domestic exports in this line of 1890, $1,022,377. For 1891, $1,251,128. For whilst the same casting in aluminium weighs only
goods amounting in value to $68,672, as com- 1892, $1,081,427. For 1893, $1,767,697, the 161b. Its melting point is about 700 C, and its
pared with $102,759 for the same month of 1893, aveiage amounting to $1,210,124. For the tensile strength is 30,000 lb. per square inch. It
and for the eleven months period there were same period ending May 31st, 1894, the valu- is very malleable, and can be rolled as easily as
$901,906, against $1,767,697 for the same period ation is placed at $901,906, showing a decrease gold or silver. It is a good conductor of heat
of 1893, showing the decrease in the export line of $308,218 below the given average, and a con- and electricity, and air either wet or dry has no
tinued decrease of $865,791 below the amount
as well as the imports.
for the corresponding period of the previous effect on it. Sulphur does not change its color,
Of this amount there were of organs 602, year.
and it is proof against dilute sulphuric and nitric
worth $36,052, for May, against 783, worth $51,-
acids and strong vinegar.
" You seem very fond of Wagner, Mrs.
364, for the same month of 1893, and for the
Aluminium does not readily lend itself to sol-
Feathergilt." " Yes, when they play Wagner
eleven months period there were 8,019, worth one feels so confident that one's conversation is dering, which is much against its making the
$500,834, against 12,111, worth $867,563, for not being overheard by some impertinent out- headway its other excellent qualities entitle it to..
sider."—Washington Star.
the same period of 1893.
Pure aluminium is too soft to stand much wear
Important Figures.
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