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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW.
such as were first advocated by T H E MUSIC
TRADE REVIEW, when the first association was
formed.
It cannot be disputed but that the trade press
has improved in tone, in service, in everything
that is necessary in the make up of readable
papers. While we cannot at the present mo-
ment declare that peace exists between the
membeis of the craft, yet they all seem to be in
a fair state of prosperity, and the number of
papers, in spite of internecine struggle, has not
grown beautifully less. It demonstrates the
truth of what we have always claimed that sim-
ply abuse of a rival never removes that rival
from the field. The attack is too often inspired
by jealousy. Papers cease to exist when their
support shall have become reduced to such a
point that they cease to pay. This reduction
does not come from an antagonistic source.
Caustic truths are quite another thing.
With us, ahem. Well, while we have been in
the weekly treadmill, pressing out the wine for
others, we have now and then taken a little sip
ourselves, and while we have not accomplished
just what we hoped, in the year now closing,
our friends have been kind enough to compli-
ment us upon some of our achievements. While
our advertising patronage could have been
greater, while our service could have been bet-
ter, while our subscription list is not as large as
we hope to make it, yet on the whole we round
up fairly, and in the year now closing we say
farewell and turn to its successor. We strike
palms with every one of our readers, and in
every clime wish them a happy ntw year, with
a great, big H.
is vouchsafed to few firms so young in
years to arhieve such a high standing in
the piano trade as the Merrill Piano Company,
Boston. Their present advanced position is
made manifest in the artistic and dignified
souvenir which they have just published and
which has reached this office. No impossible
claims are made for the Merrill piano. The
introduction is a statement of facts with the
logical conclusions set forth. These personal
opinions are reinforced by the opinions of the
press, testimonials from well known judges of a
good piano and prominent dealers in different
sections of the country. The really beautiiul
cutsof styles " J , " " N , " " M , " " G , " " H , "
in uprights, and a baby grand, style " A , " are
in keeping with the "very handsome exterior of
this souvenir. The pianos shown are symmetri-
cal in architecture and handsome specimens of
up-to-date instruments. A feature of the styles
shown is a pedal piano, style " H , " with a com-
pass of thirty notes arranged according to the
scale of the London College of Organs. This
instrument should prove of value to, and worthy
the investigation of, organ pupils and organ
virtuosos. Dealers in particular, and all inter-
ested in a gocd piano, made by a progressive
house, should get one of these souvenirs.
Jewett Piano Company, Leom instep
Mass., are in the midst of a very prosper-
ous season, and are getting their full share ot
continued activity in business. They have been
turning out from twenty-five to thirty pianos
per week during the past month, and the orders
ahead justify them in looking forward to the
continuance of an active business during the
opening months of the new year. The Jewett
pianos are proving good sellers, and several new
agencies have been formed within recent date.
The Boston agency which was held by C. F.
Hanson & Co. has been transferred during the
past week to Henry F. Miller & Sons.
Sterling in Mexico.
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HE Sterling Co. placed the agency of the
Sterling pianos with Messrs. E. Heuer &
Co., of Mexico City, Mex., a little more than
one year ago. They, to day, received a letter
from Messrs. Heuer & Co., in which they order
twelve pianos, making in all one hundred pianos
sent to this firm since it took the agency. The
following is taken from the letter above referred
to:
" I want to state to you that your pianos have
given entire satisfaction in this country. I also
can assure you that we expect a large business
for the next year with your pianos."
MAKING PROGRESS.
Messrs. E. Heuer & Co. is the largest piano
5N interesting fact is brought out by Dun
house in the Republic of Mexico, and is con-
& Co.'s review of trade. It presents nected with one of the largest and best known
figures obtained from several thousand manu- houses in Hamburg, Germany. Mr. Ritz, of the
facturers, who quote from their pay-rolls. By Hamburg house, recently visited Mexico and the
these it appears that earnings of employees for United States, spent a day at Derby, looking
November, 1894, were 15 2 per cent, over those over the plant of the Steiling Co., and consum-
mating arrangements for more extended trade
of the same month in 1893, though 18 3 per cent, with the Sterling.
below those of November, 1892. There were also
10.2 per cent, more persons engaged than in
- Jacob Doll Busy.
1893, but 8 6 per cent, less than in 1892. The
deduction to be drawn from this is clear and
ACOB DOLL is roundirjg out the old year
reassuring. There is a marked improvement
with a business that is taxing the resources
over last year, though industry and business are of his factcr)'.* He has si fficient oidtis ahead
not yet up to the level of the "good times " of to keep him prttly Lusy the fiist month in the
1892. But we are making progress in the right New Year, and he feels well satisfied with him-
self, the trade in general, and optimistic about
direction, and that is encouraging.
the future.
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three months ago we called attention
to the new trade-marks law which went
into effect in Germany, October 1st. According
to this law American manufacturers desirous of
protecting their trade-marks and name labels,
should enter the same in the Imperial Register at
Berlin. This is necessary in order to claim the
protection of the law egainst infringements, etc.
In this connection it must also be borne in mind
that American trade-marks now recorded at
Leipsic will be of no value unless they are re-
registered in Berlin. We refer to this matter
again, at this late day, in order to impress upon
manufacturers the Importance of looking after
this matter.
H. Lehr & Co.
M ? LEHR & CO., Easton, Pa., are among
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the progressive organ manufacturers
dealers should bear in mind the coming year.
Their seven octave piano cased organs are not
only attracti\ein appearance, but they are highly
spoken of by dealers who have used them for
years. The new style " L " with the giatd fall-
board is an instiument that cannot fail to appeal
to purchasers.
Changes in Chicago.
jflvf MONG the Chicago houses that will make
(2r=a a change in location early in the New
Year are the Manufacturers' Piano Company K
Lyon, Potter & Co., Ptase Piano Company,
Mason & Hamlin Co., and the B. Shoninger Co.
The new quaiters will afford not alone needed
room, but a better opportunity for showing off
the products of these houses.
a recent interview, John Burns, member
of the English Parliament, who is visiting
this country, termed Chicago " a pocket edition
of hell." This is rather hard on Chicago. Were
John acquainted with the music trade men who
Change of Agency.
frequent the Hotel Wellington he would cer-
tainly change his opinion, or else come to the 5|jj HE agency for the Hazelton piano at Phila-
delphia has been transfened from Blasius
conclusion that the "pocket edition" was ^
&
Sons
to Mr. W. H. Williamson, who origin-
peopled by a mighty nice lot of devils.
ally held it.
STEVENS ORGAN COMPANY write
us : " For the last two months our ship-
ments have been very large, and our general
business improving steadily."
This is the satisfactory news which is reach-
ing us from manufacturers in all parts of the
country, and it confirms the certain growth of
good times which will come to maturity in 1895.
MR. GEO. J. DOWNING, traveling representa-
tive for the Briggs Piano Company, honored us
with a call during the week.
THERE is such a demand for the Dolge blue
felt that the employees of the felt mills at Dolge-
ville, N. Y., are working nights.
MR, CHAS. HOIXENBECK, with Geo. Steck &
Co., will be connected with the house of Decker
Bros, after January ist.
R. C. DAWES was appointed receiver for the
Lawrence Piano Company, Marietta, Ohio, on
December 15th.
MR.
A. M. WRIGHT, of the Manufacturers'
Piano Company, Chicago, was in town during
the wtek.