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Music Trade Review

Issue: 1894 Vol. 19 N. 17

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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW.
contemplated either in Washington or this city,
and Wm. Knabe & Co. characterize the statement
as unwarranted and uncalled for.
that made life in Brooklyn '' a thing of
joy," is gradually disappearing. Such
famous celebrities as John Y. McKane, " Boss "
Mclaughlin, and T. De Witt Talmage have be-
come lost to the public, and now all that lent
romance to the City of Churches—the street
baud and hand organ—are about to disappear.
The Committee of the Board of Aldermen of
that city decided last Wednesday to recommend
to the full Board that the itinerant artists be
banished.
too Republican for him as Election Day drew
near, so he moved to Democratic New York,
thinking he would find more congenial quarters
politically than in Stamford. Now that this
city, and in fact the country at large, is Repub-
lican, friend Treacy is in a quandary, and he
may well be likened to his friend in the White
House, who has been characterized by some of
his associates as " a man without a party.'' Not-
withstanding the wreck of the Democratic party
Mr. Treacy is not despairing of the future, for
there is already evident an improved business
with the Davenport & Treacy Co., and Mr.
Treacy must be fully convinced that it is not a
"theory that confronts u s " now but a condi-
tion—an improved condition of business.
3 EAST 14th STREET, NEW YORK.
this issue of THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
improved business evident in the com-
will be found cards from the Everett Piano
mercial world during the past week is a
Company and from Geo. P. Bent bearing on the
'' Orchestral Attachment'' used in the'' Crown '' natural reaction from the uncertainty which has
ADVERTISEMENTS, $2.00 per inch, single column, per
insertion; unless inserted upon rates made by special pianos. The Everett Piano Company claim it prevailed in business circles since the Demo-
contract.
is an infringement of a patent held by them and cratic party got into office. Mills and factories
Entered at the New York Post Office as Second Class Matter.
known as the " Plectra-phone," while Mr. Bent of all kinds are reported as starting up, and
asserts that his invention is entirely different progress is the order of the day.
The revival is nowhere more manifest than in
from any other patent both in construction and
variety of effects. This controversy will give the music trade industry. In this city, factories
rise to some interesting developments very pos- and warerooms report a better business than at
any time during the past two years. The same
sibly in the law courts.
bright condition of things exists down East and
up this State—in fact a distinct change for the
JZKONSIDERING the special merits of the better is evident everywhere. Business men
•*• Dolge Blue Felt it is hardly surprising to can now look forward with confidence to a defin-
know that it is making such '' leaps and bounds'' i ite policy—an American policy—in the govern-
in popularity. Manufacturers in all sections ment of this country, and the purchasing classes
be enabled to purchase because they will
of the United States, Canada and the prominent
lave
the means to do so.
makers in Europe are using this great aid to
If the people had the assurance now that the
tone production. In fact it is absolutely essen-
riff question would be made purely and simply
tial to the perfection of tone in the piano of
f commercial and not a political one, we might
to-day. The Dolge Blue Felt occupies the
forward to a bright era of prosperity. The
unique position of being without a rival—it is
election taught the politicians a lesson
an American invention, and like all things
-that it is a dangerous scheme to overlook the
American, it leads. The wide-awake piano
lportant commercial interests of the United
maker is not overlooking the Dolge Blue Felt.
report in a local paper that Messrs. J. & If he is so forgetful of his interests, he'd better
tates, and the party that will make the tariff
C. Fischer were about to withdraw their make a change at once.
ich a foremost issue in the future as the Dem-
Chicago agency from Messrs. Lyon & Healy on
' ocrats have during the past two years, will be
January ist, and open an establishment with R.
constructing a pitfall for itself.
S. Howard in charge, is absolutely unfounded.
week we printed a paragraph relating
No changes of the kind mentioned are contem-
to James F. Cumston, as follows :
plated.
learn that quite a large representation of
'' The announcement is made that one of the
American
houses will be in evidence at
most popular piano manufacturers has retired
the
exhibition
of
musical instruments, which
regret to say that Jack Haynes has not from the field ; but this does not remove the piano
yet fully recovered from his recent ill- which he has manufactured. We refer to James will be held at the Westminster Aquarium, I ness. His doctor has informed him that it is F. Cumston, who is said to have disposed of the don, Eng., from December 12th to 19th inclu-
absolutely necessary he should give up business right to manufacture the Hallett & Cumston sive. This exhibition will be of a far more at-
tractive character than that held on similar lines
for a certain period and take a rest. His many piano to Thos. F. Scanlan."
friends coincide with this opinion ; nevertheless,
We are advised by Mr. Cumston that the an- two years ago. This brings to mind that there
Mr. Haynes finds it very hard to leave his busi- nouncement was incorrect, as at present no such is a chance for such an exhibition in this city.
ness at this special time when it is unusually transfer has occurred. The paper publishing Why wouldn't a " s h o w " of musical instru-
brisk, and when it requires his personal atten- the original announcement entered into extend- ments be as successful as a "horse show, dog
tion.
ed details of the sale. Evidently the editor has show, or a flower show ? " It might become just
a more intimate knowledge of the arrangements as much of a craze with the ladies, and what a
statement made in a local contemporary of Mr. Cumston's affairs than that gentleman is chance to show off our handsome salesman !
SUBSCRIPTION (including postage) United States and
Canada, $3.00 per year, in Avance; Foreign Countries,
$4 00.
last week, that Mr. J. G. Erk, manager of
the Washington, D. C , branch of Wm. Knabe
& Co., was to assume a responsible position at
their Fifth avenue warerooms, etc., was evi-
dently manufactured to order. No changes are
aware of.
Ex-GOVERNOR LEVI K. FULLER has accepted
Jjjj|ANIEIv F. TREACY, of the Davenport &
dUjSi Treacy Co., who, as every one knows, is
a died-in the-wool Democrat, found Connecticut
the invitation sent him by the Chicago Music
Trades Association, and will make an address at
their regular dinner which takes place to-night
at the Auditorium Hotel, Chicago.
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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW.
Driftwood
Floating From all Parts of the
Country.
Toledo, O.
TOLEDO, O.—William H. Parmenter, music
dealer, reported as having refiled chattel mort-
gage for $800.
Charleston, W. Va.
CHARLESTON, W. VA.—G. L. Spence Com-
pany,, musical instruments, reported as having
recorded chattel mortgage for $700.
Stratford, Ont.
STRATFORD, ONT.—J. A. Cairns, musical in-
struments, reported as having sold out.
Kingston, Pa.
KINGSTON, PA.—W. H. Williams has opened
new music store.
Belfast, Me.
BELFAST, ME.—John A. Briggs has commenced
the manufacture of violins.
Princeton, Ind.
PRINCETON, IND.—Gus. Lagow, pianos and
organs, will move into larger quarters.
Essex, Conn.
WHAT WILL BE THE NEXT CARD?
Mr. E. P. Hawkins' Loss.
regret to learn of the death of the wife
of Mr. E. P. Hawkins, which occurred
in London, where he is at present residing,
November ist. Mrs. Hawkins had been an in-
valid for many years, and Mr. Hawkins made a
trip abroad recently, hoping that an ocean
voyage would restore her to health. It was un-
availing, however. We extend to Mr. Hawkins
our sincere sympathy.
The Bush & Gerts Piano in De-
mand.
^BJ^HE Bush & Gerts pianos have been introduced
-C> lately into three leading educational insti-
tutions in the West: The Grand River College,
Gallatin, Mo.; the Tremont Normal College,
Tremont, Neb., and the Pike County College,
Bowling Green, Mo. They are also in use at
the Normal School and St. Vincent School at
Chillicothe, Mo. Business with the Bush &
Gerts Company is above the average. They say
business for October is about twice what it was
during the same month last year.
MR
NAHUM STETSON was obliged to decline
the invitation extended him by the Chicago
Music Trade Association to attend the dinner
this evening, owing to the illness of his daughter.
MR. CALVIN WHITNEY, president of the A. B.
Chase Co., Norwalk, O., left New York yester-
day on his homeward tour.
J. W. STEVENS, road representative for Peek
& Son, 47th street and Broadway, left Thursday
evening for the West. He will journey as far as
Kansas City.
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MR. JAMES R. MASON, of the Sterling Co.,
Derby, Conn., is on a trip as far West as Denver,
Col. He expects to transact quite some busi-
ness for his house before he returns.
MR. CHANDLER W. SMITH has taken the
Smith & Nixon piano for Boston and vicinity.
MR. W. S. BOND, father-in-law of Mr. A. G.
Cone, of the W. W. Kimball Co., Chicago, died
recently. Mr. Bond was well known in commer-
cial circles. He retired from business some five
years ago, having amassed quite a fortune.
pany, manufacturers of keyboards and ivory
keys, report good business in comparison with
that of a year ago. They employ between four
and five hundred hands, and work from 9.45
A.M., to 6.45 P.M. every day.
ESSEX, CONN.—The Dickenson Ivory Works
has moved to New Hampshire, and their works
are now offered for sale.
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Sioux City, la.
Sioux CITY, IA.—W. S. Stratton, late of the
Stratton Music Company, will open new music
store in the Lindholm Block.
Toronto, Can.
Mendelssohn Piano
Company, through David Best, entered indict-
ment proceedings against Mrs. Mary A. Wells,
23 Suburban place, on charge of stealing a piano.
She purchased the instrument for $365, and paid
all but $22 on it. She sent the piano to the
States, and alleges that because the balance due
on the instrument was unpaid, she was arrested.
CAN.—The
TOLEDO, O.—C. J. Woolley & Co., pianos and
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The first glance convinces
buyers that they offer more in
musical value and artistic re-
sults than any pianos before
the trade.
Unquestionable durability.
Very tempting prices are of-
fered for these^and other styles.
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Canton, O.
CANTON, O.—Frank Baird, Jr., pianos and
organs, at 42 South Cherry street, has made an
assignment to W. O. Werntz, assets being
about $1,000.
Detroit, flich.
DETROIT, MICH.—The Farrand-Votey Organ
Company have booked a contract for a $15,000
pipe organ for the $2,000^000 library building,
to be erected at Pittsburg, Pa., by Andrew Car-
negie. The organ is to have 3,300 stops, and
will be one of the largest in the country.
TORONTO,
The ricCammon in Congress.
" | R . D. F. WILBER, one of the directors of
»- the McCammon Piano Co., Oneonta,
N. Y., whose nomination as the Republican
candidate for Congress in the 21st District of
this State, we announced a short time since in
THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW, was we are glad to
see triumphantly elected by something over 4,000
plurality. When it is known that the 21st Con-
gressional District has always been a stronghold
of democracy, the democrats having carried the
district by 1,746 majority last election, the great
victory achieved by Mr. Wilber can be readily
seen. Mr. Wilber's popularity in this district,
however, is in keeping with the popularity of
the matchless McCammon piano, in the manu-
facture of which he takes such an active
interest.
ESSEX, CONN.—The Comstock Cheney Com-
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organs, have issued, through the city papers, a
warning to the public to beware of parties, now
in Toledo, claiming to be experts in the " moth "
business, and to be " sent from the factories
where your piano was made, etc.'' The parties
are said to be entirely irresponsible.
J. W. STEVENS, with Peek & Son, has brought
a suit for damages against Lucius McBride,
piano dealer, of Akron, O,, for uttering certain
libelous language.

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