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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW.
Thanks Extended.
An Unexpected Flood.
editor of this paper takes the present
opportunity of extending thanks to the
members of the music trade who have so kindly
complimented him on his maiden effort in novel
writing. The many gracious words that have
already been said about "The Last of the Dan-
vers " are very encouraging, indeed, and the
author feels deeply impressed by the manner in
which the book has been received.
Governor Levi K. Fuller, of Vermont, says of
the work: " I have just finished reading it.
Last March, I came through from Tacoma, and
over the route you describe, and in imagination
I saw the party leave St. Cloud and go up the
Dakotas to death. You have told your story
well, and in the closing increased the literary
strength of it. I hope it may reach a large sale ;
it is a splendid war story, carried to parting of
the ways of the red man."
Horace Lehr, writes : " The typography is of
the best. The diction, choice and chaste, and
the thread of the story interesting enough to
claim the undivided attention when once com-
menced. It is a charming book, and with its
slight tinge of melancholy, its perusal leaves a
sort of mellow sweetness that is in sharp con-
trast to the feelings engendered by reading any
of the flood of angular, erratic and immoral pro-
ductions of the day. It pleased me greatly.''
Chas. H. Parsons, says: " I shall read it
with great pleasure.''
Richard M. Walters, writes: " I shall take
an early peep into " The home of the Danvers,"
and I am sure I will enjoy " A Glimpse of Yau-
keeland" and " A Morning in Gotham," as
brightly and breezily depicted by my esteemed
^CONSIDERABLE damage was done the pol-
^3o ishing room at the Needham factory,
Washington, N. J., in which several pianos
were nearing completion, during the past week.
The damage was due to the slipping off of a cap
which caused a great volume of steam to be
forced into the water pipes which are used for
fire extinguishing purposes. This forced the
caps off the automatic sprinklers, and the room
was flooded with water. Mr. Parsons says that
the damage is not as serious as reported, and
that things will be running at their old rate in
a few days.
friend
the editor of THE MUSIC TRADE RE-
VIEW. "
Geo. H. Chickering, writes : " Your thought-
fulness in sending the book to me is highly
appreciated."
J.Burns Brown, says: "Allow me to con-
gratulate you. A most interesting, instructive
and honestly written book, like its honest
author, the '' fate '' of that book will be one of
sunshine and success.'',
H. G. Farnham, writes: " A wet Sunday in
the country and a good book make the hours
pass pleasantly."
Commodore Wessell on the
Stump.
MC MEETING of Republicans and Indepen-
®^> dent Democrats of the 19th assembly
district, was held Friday night, of last week, at
Steins' Garden, 526 West 58th street, for the
purpose of ratifying the Union local ticket and
Republican state ticket. Among the speakers
who followed Congressman Lemuel E. Quigg,
was Commodore Otto Wessell, of Wessell, Nickel
& Gross, who delivered a speech which was full
of force and bristling with strong points on
local, state and national issues. Mr. Wessell
was given a hearty reception, and it can safely
be assured that he will be in active demand dur-
ing the balance of the campaign in the west side
of the city.
Sterling Every Time.
Sterling Co., Derby, Conn., are at work
on some new style organ cases which they
will be able to place before the trade in a short
time. Business with this concern is above the
average. Their pianos are in active demand,
and the outlook for the continuance of a good
fall business is of the brightest.
The Davenport & Treacy Co.
|gtt STRONG indication of the prosperous
^§7^2 condition of trade can be derived from the
fact that the Davenpoat & Treacy Co. are about
to erect additional factory facilities which, when
completed, will enable them to have an output
of one hundred and fifty a day. This is good
news, and news we like to hear.
Hamilton S. Gordon's Attractive
Warerooms.
Sf$AMII/TON S. GORDON'S establishment
**^ at 139 Fifth avenue, is certainly one of
the most attractive among the many on the
avenue. The handsome show-window sets off
the latest publications, and a Gordon piano, in
a fetching manner. The same neatness and
attention to detail is apparent in the interior,
and the general '' get up " of the several depart-
ments of Mr. Gordon's establishment displays
uniform taste. The music publishing branch of
the business is under the very capable manage-
ment of Mr. T. Hamel, who has a thorough
knowledge of the requirements of that important
position, and who is widely esteemed by the
numerous customers of that house, while Mr.
Gordon and his capable staff of assistants look
after the piano, organ and musical merchandise
departments.
Bloomsbury Blooming.
Apollo Piano Company, which has been
§ HE manufacturing
pianos in this place for
several months past, under the management of
August Gleitz, will move its plant to Blooms-
bury about November 1st. The leading men of
that town have subscribed liberally toward
securing its removal, and a suitable building is
now being fitted up.
A 25 horse power engine and a 60 horse power
boiler have been purchased. After the factory
gets in running order quite a force of hands will
be employed.
The Apollo Piano Company is composed of
August and Otto Gleitz, John Beidleman, Jacob
Tietsworth and James Curnan, each of whom
will remove to that place. Mr. Gleitz, Sr., will
continue as manager.—Washington, N. J M Star.
Robert n. Webb.
•R. ROBERT M. WEBB, 28 Union Square,
has had a small tumor, which has been
growing under his right eyelid for some years,
removed by an operation which took place last
Tuesday. This will necessitate Mr. Webb's
absence from business for two or three weeks.
The operation was an entire success.
HERMAN A. BRAUMULLER, son of O. L. Brau-
muller, of the Braumuller Piano Co., this city, is
now connected in an active way with the business
of that house.
MARC A. BLUMENBERG, senior editor of the
Musical Courier, arrived in New York last Sun-
day from Europe. During his stay abroad Mr.
Blumenberg contributed to his paper many in-
teresting letters upon European trade matters.
WE had a pleasant call from Mr. J. M. Hawx-
hurst, manager of the Chicago branch of the F.
G. Smith concern, last week. Mr. Hawxhurst
left for home Friday evening, October 12th.
WM. H. SHERWOOD and Edward Baxter
Perry, the blind pianist, will make concert tours
with the Mason & Hamlin grand pianos during
the coming season.
GEN. JULIUS J. ESTEY, of the Estey Organ Co.,
Brattleboro, Vt., was in town yesterday.
MR. ALBERT KRELL, of the Krell Piano Co.,
is expected in town to-day.
LUDLOW, BARKER & Co., Hartford, Conn.,
have favored us with a very unique and attrac-
tive circular which they are mailing to prospec-
tive customers. It is an advertisement that can-
not fail to be read by recipients, hence should be
prolific of good results.
MR. KNABE, the manufacturer of the pianos
bearing that name, is in the city, the guest of
Mr. Adolph Meyer. This is Mr. Kuabe's second
visit to Omaha.— World-Herald, Omaha, Neb.
THE Chicago Cottage Organ Company report
a very satisfactory domestic trade and an un-
usually good export business. The latter may
in a measure be attributed to Mr. Cable's recent
visit to Europe.
MR. WICKHAM, of Wickham, Chapman &
Co., piano plate manufacturers, Springfield,
Ohio, paid a visit to the Chicago trade last
week, and report having booked quite a respect-
able number of orders.
THE family of the late Philip L. Moen, of
Washburn & Moen, has signified their intention
of giving $15,000 to Union Church, Worcester,
Mass., to be used in the erection of a chapel as a
memorial to Mr. Moen, whose name is closely
identified with the parish as a benefactor and
earnest worker.
T. BERTEIVING COMPANY'S clarinets, flutes,
trombones, etc., will be handled by Mr. Harry
Coleman, of 228 North 9th Street, Philadelphia,
who has acquired the sole agency. The Bertel-
ing instruments are manufactured at 177 Bow-
ery, this city.
FISK, KRIMM & COMPANY'S establishment at
Willlamsport, Pa., was seriously damaged by
fire and water to the extent of about $3,000, Fri-
day of last week.
MR. OTTO WISSNER announces that Mrs.
Emll Paur will play the Wissner concert grand
piano at Historical Hall, Brooklyn, next Decem-
ber.
MR. WALTER D. MOSES has assumed charge
of Lyon & Healy's European business, taking
the place of Mr. Lamal.