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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW.
Popular Actions,
The Actions of Wessell, Nickel & Gross
are Popular Both a t Home and
Abroad.
wjffi FTER a long and careful study of the piano
®^> manufacturing establishments in Canada,
we were pleased to note the popularity in our
border country of the Wessell, Nickel & Gross
piano actions. They are used by a large num-
ber of first class manufacturers in Canada, and
it is needless to say they are highly esteemed by
them. Considering the exalted position which
these actions occupy in the United States, it is
not surprising that our friends across the border
have been quick to realize their merit. Wessell,
Nickel & Gross have not labored in vain to pro-
duce a perfect action. The endorsement which
their work has received from the trade in two
countries should be pleasing to the members of
this firm, who have largely assisted to bring
the American piano to its present popularity.
Piano actions are composed of many minute
parts ; the adjustment of each portion requires
the greatest care and skill. Their construction
demands the employment of the most skillful
workmen and the utilization of the best material
possible. In the manufacture of the Wessell,
Nickel & Gross action no item is found too in-
significant for the exercise of deliberate consider-
ation ; no point so small as to be thought un-
worthy of calm judgment and prolonged investi-
gation. It is this careful attention to the min-
utest details, backed by original inventions and
a perfect knowledge of mechanism, which have
enabled the firm to achieve such an exalted rank
as action manufacturers.
The flehlin.
^ w N our advertising pages will be found an
*9 illustration of the patent grand plate and
grand scale used in the celebrated Mehlin
pianos. We call special attention to this because
it is the key to the wonderful tone of their in-
struments. It is veritably an inverted grand
piano, and it partakes of all the beautiful quali-
ties of that instrument, making it as suitable
for a concert hall as for a parlor.
The Mehlin piano is acknowledged to be an
instrument of marked individuality, owing to
the numerous patents which are embodied in it
by the inventor and manufacturer, Paul G.
Mehlin. These improvements are thoroughly
practical and not used for mere '' show '' pur-
poses as is too often the case. The different
features of merit in the Mehlin piano have been
tried and not found wanting. Since it first ap-
peared it has continued to grow steadily in es-
teem, musically and commercially.
The tone is the feature of the Mehlin pianos,
and their upright grands especially can claim a
quality of tone—pure, clear and of liquid quality,
with a sonority that is certainly surprising. The
action of these instruments is pleasingly re-
sponsive, and the case work in all their styles
displays orginality and perfection of workman-
ship.
The Mehlin piano commands a large patron-
age throughout the United States. It has two
distinct centres whereby the trade are supplied.
For the Western and Pacific Coast trade the
house of W. J. Dyer & Bro. act as sole factors
for the Mehlin Piano Co., of Minneapolis. The
Eastern and Southern trade is under the direct
control of the New York house, and the energy
and success which have been characteristic of
this house, under the management of H. Paul
Mehlin, presages a bright future for this firm.
East and West the Mehlin piano has won a
warm place in the affections of the musical
public.
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THE A. B. CHASE pianos will be represented
in Columbus, Ohio, by Hockett Bros. & Pun-
tenney Co. Mr. Calvin Whitney, president of
the A. B. Chase Co. affected the deal.
ORGAN V PIANO SPRINGS.
We make a specialty of the manufacture of
Organ aiid Piano Springs of the Standard Stylos,
Made from best quality stool-oil Uni|HTfil, and
EVERY SPRING TESTED AND TRUE TO WEIGHT.
AM. SPK1NCS CUARANTEF.I).
Send for prices,
SABIN MACHINE CO.,
Montpelier, Vt.
AN exhibition of musical instruments will
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be held in London, Eng., beginning December
12th and continuing until January 19th, 1895.
It will be held at the famous Royal Aquariam,
which affords a splendid opportunity for suit-
able display. It is not unlikely that a large
number of the American firms represented in
London will be in evidence on the occasion.
MR. F. KNOLL, music dealer, of Buffalo, N.
Y., is visiting the metropolis.
IT is said that a new organ manufacturing
MANUFACTURED BY THE
concern will begin business shortly under the
title of the St. Paul Organ Co., at North St.
Paul, Minn.
MR. L E. THAYER, of the Ft. Wayne Organ
Co., Ft. Wayne, Ind., was in town the early
part of the week.
Factories: DOLGEVILLE, IT. T.
THE Richmond Register of last Sunday, Sep-
tember 9th, contained a highly complimentary
article on Mr. James M. Starr, president of the SCHARWENKA CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC
Starr Piano Co. It characterized Mr. Starr as
No. 87 EAST 68th ST., NEW YORK.
Under the Management of EMU. GRAMM.
one of "Richmond's foremost citizens, in point
of industrial enterprise, philanthropy and pub- Fall Term begins September zotli.
Examinations daily from September 3 : 10 to 12 and 3 to 5.
lic spirit." Mr. Starr's standing in that com-
Students can enter at any time.
Write for Catalogue and particulars.
munity can be further estimated from the fol-
lowing brief but forcible extract from this
eulogy: '' An honored citizen, a beloved em-
ployer and true friend, and an honest man are
James M. Starr's characteristic traits." The
Richmond Register also presented an excellent
picture of Mr. Starr.
EEAMBACH
PIANOS.
BRAMBACH PIANO CO.
The...
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KRELL
PIANO.
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.
GEOKGE C. CRANE,
97 Fifth Ave. ? cor. 17th St., New York.
EASTERN REPRESENTATIVE OF
T H E KRELL PIANO CO.,
Manufacturer* of Strictly Klrst-Class (Jrainl A Upright Pianos,
517—523 W. 45th St.
New York.
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C I N C I N N A T I , O.
Reliable Agents Wanted in all Kastern Cities.
ONE GRADE,
AND THAT
BOTHNER PIANO ACTION,,.. „ . „ „ .
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GRAND, UPRIGHT AND SQUARE.
Manufactured by GEORGE BOTHNER, 135-137 Chrystie Street, New York,