Music Trade Review

Issue: 1894 Vol. 19 N. 8

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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
• • .THE • • •
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...
X x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x X
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.
'•
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,,.. „ . „ „ .

GRAND, UPRIGHT AND SQUARE.
Manufactured by GEORGE BOTHNER, 135-137 Chrystie Street, New York,
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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW.

MR. NAHUM STETSON, of Steinway & Sons,
left for the West the latter part of this week.
BRIEF NEWSLETS.
W. VA.—The Lancaster Organ
Factory has been purchased by S. J. Howe, of
Parkersburg, who will turn it into a buggy
factory.
PARKEKSBURG,
"Tk invest Type."
SPRINGFIELD, S. D.—Jas. Crossman, of the
firm of Smith & Crossman, music dealers in
Springfield, has assigned his interest in said
firm to his partner, Mr. Smith, and has left for
Mitchell.
NEW YORK, N. Y.—The International Piano
Makers' Union of the United States and Canada
has indorsed the trade-mark of the Cigar
Makers' International Union. An assessment
for the funeral benefit fund has been levied,
which is payable by the 15th inst.
Hein, who has been
conducting a music store at Red Jacket will
open a music store in Hancock, near the North-
western Hotel.
HANCOCK, MICH.—Peter
PiTTSBURG, PA.—John A. Goddard, well-
known musician throughout Pittsburg, who has
a wife and four children living here, has been
arrested on a charge of desertion preferred
against him by a Chicago woman, Mrs. Jennie
Goddard. Goddard admitted that he knew the
woman, but says if they were married at all he
was intoxicated and knew nothing about it.
Not being able to secure $300 bail he was sent
to jail.
E. Case, of the
Ann Arbor Organ Factory, is agitating the
movement of organizing a band here.
ANN ARBOR, MICH.—Frank
PROF. HERMAN VON HELMHOLTZ,
RUSSELL
MR. AUGUSTUS BAUS severs his connection
with the house of Jacob Doll to-day. He is now
open for an engagement.
MR. WILLIAM BERRYHILL has connected him-
(Successors to STARK & STRACK.)
PIANOS
MANUFACTURED BY
Nos. 171 and 173 South Canal Street,
CHICAGO.
self with the Conservatory of Music at Iowa City,
as a teacher of string instruments. In the mean-
time he has placed a manager in charge of his
music store in Clarinda, la.
DAVID CRAWFORD, who was formerly in the
piano business, died last week at Asbury Park,
N. J. He was about forty-five years old.
SOHMER & Co. report an improving condition
of business. Their retail and wholesale trade
last week was above the average. In addition
to the large order of Sohmer pianos recently
shipped to Chas. F. Hanson & Co., agents for
the Sohmer Instruments in Boston, a second
order was shipped last week.
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THE PEASE PIANO CO. expect to place a new
scale parlor grand on the market about the first
of October. It is certain to meet with the
marked success which the other styles of this
house has met with from the trade.
MR. E. P. MASON, of the Mason & Hamlin
Organ and Piano Co., spent some days in the
West last week. It is rumored that the com-
pany are looking up new warerooms in Chicago.
the dis-
tinguished physiologist and natural philosopher,
died in Berlin, Germany, September 8th. Pro-
fessor Helmholtz was known in the realms of
music through his works on acoustics. His
" Theory of the Impressions of Sound" (1862)
is a standard work upon this science.
MR. OTTO SUTRO, the well-known music
dealer, of Baltimore, Md., returned from Kurope
the early part of the week. Mr. Sutro and his
talented daughters had a brilliant time abroad.
The Misses Sutro's musical talents were empha-
sized at several concerts in which they took
part in London.
THE
Sterling Company,
MR. C. G. CONN, the brass band instrument
manufacturer, of Elkhart, Ind., is meeting with
much success as editor of the Washington Times,
which he recently purchased. Mr. Conn is a
man of force and originality, and is bound to
make himself felt. He will undoubtedly make
his morning paper a success.
GRINNELL BROTHERS, Detroit, Mich., are
meeting with great success with the Sterling
pianos, manufactured by the Sterling Company,
Derby, Conn. They have sold these instru-
ments to some of the most prominent citizens of
that State, and they have given the greatest
satisfaction.

THE HALLET & DAVIS CO., Boston, are
among the great-majority of manufacturers who
believe a good Fall trade is certain. At all
events they are manufacturing some excellent in-
struments that ought to win a very large share
of whatever trade there is going.
W E had the pleasure of a visit from Mr. L E.
N. Pratte, the well-known piano manufacturer,
of Montreal, Ont., last Tuesday. Mr. Pratte is
visiting the trade in this city for the purpose of
making purchases for his house.
WE are pleased to acknowledge the receipt of
a handsomely printed brochure, entitled '' Artists
Souvenir," from Mr. I,. E. N. Pratte, manufac-
MANUFACTURERS OF
turer of the " Pratte piano, " Montreal, Ont. It
THE White-Smith Music Publishing Co. will
contains reproductions of autograph endorse-
remove shortly from their present quarters at 8
ments and complimentary opinions of such
East 17th street to larger quarters at No. 6
eminent artists as Mme. Albani, the noted song-
East 17th street. The new building is being
stress ; Alex. Guilmant, the celebrated French
entirely renovated and the store front will ex-
FACTORY I
organist; Edward Lloyd, England's great tenor ;
tend to the stoop line.
R. Oct. Pelletier, organist, Montreal ; C. Couture,
DERBY, CONN.
conductor
of Montreal Philharmonic Society;
MR. DONELAN, formerly with F. Muehlfeld
It is admitted by all that no piano ever put upon the Dominique Ducharme, organist, Montreal ; F.
& Co., is now connected with the house of Cam-
market has met with such success as THE STERLING Jehin-Prume, violinist to the King of Belgium ;
pion & Dagle, piano case makers.
and thousands will testify to their superiority of work- Henri Marteau, the great French violinist, and
BUSINESS with H. Lehr & Co., of Easton, Pa.,
manship and durability. Why ? Because they are made others. There are also a limited number of com-
is exceptionally good just now. Their seven
plimentary press notices and a partial list of pur-
just as perfect as a piano can be made.
octave piano-cased organ is meeting with the
THE STERLING ORGAM has always taken the lead, and chasers of the '' Pratte piano.'' This little book
heartiest kind of a reception from the trade.
the improvements made this year puts it far ahead of is a credit to Mr. Pratte's enterprise, and is a
The outlook for fall business is very bright with
tribute to his pianos that cannot well be over-
all others. t2T* Send for Catalogue.
this concern.
looked by wide-awake dealers.
Pianos and Organs,
Halleti Davis Pianos
GRAND, SQUARE AND UPRIGHT.
Indorsed by Liszt, Gottschalk, Wehli, Bendel, Straus, Soro, Abt,
Paulus, Titiens, Heilbron and Germany's Greatest Masters.
Established over Half a Century.
BOSTON, MASS.
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