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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW.
will begin to think, and thus reflecting on
the error of his ways and duly repentant,
seek the true fold for which the trade in
duty bound will rejoice thereat.
The Association of Inventors and
flanufacturers.
T
HE American Association of Inventors
and Manufacturers, which maintains a
central office in the National Capital, have
issued an appeal to the inventors and manu-
facturers of the United States, requesting
their support in carrying on the work out-
lined by becoming a member of the asso-
ciation. The circular reads: In a broad
way, the interests of manufacturers and
inventors, as regards patents, are the same
and co-ordinate. Manufactures are created
by invention, which, in turn, is fostered
by the manufacturing industries. The
prosperity of the one must needs go hand
in hand with the progress of the other.
These co-ordinate interests are of enor-
mous magnitude, and dominate the pro-
gress of the world. It is, therefore, most
fitting that these two numerous and in-
fluential classes of our people, whose
greater interests run parallel, should join
hands in one national association, and work
together unselfishly for the benefit of all.
The American Association of Inventors
and Manufacturers has been formed to
promote those common interests by secur-
ing the active co-operation of inventors and
manufacturers in the collection and dis-
semination of the best information and
opinion on the development, protection and
management of inventions and patent prop-
erty.
The Association appoints committees on
legislation which looks after the numerous
bills before Congress; furnishes free to its
members valuable papers on subjects relat-
ing to inventions and patents, and annual
meetings are held for the consideration of
questions relating to those and allied sub-
jects.
Geo. C. Maynard, 800 H street,
Washington, is secretary of the association.
A New Style "Bourne."
W
M. BOURNE & SON, of Boston, have
just placed a new style Bourne piano
on the market which is bound to be a "sell-
er. "
It is smaller than the standard
styles, and the scale is a capital one. The
tone is remarkably even in quality, and the
case design is attractive. It will prove a
"good thing" for the fall. Bourne & Son's
retail trade is very fair; they are just now
doing a splendid renting business.
GREENUP & Co., pianos, organs and musi-
cal merchandise, 342 Fourth avenue, Louis-
ville, Ky., fire loss to store of $500.
Salesmen *m
Who desire positions as outside men
can obtain steady employment. Address
M. L. W.,
Care THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW.
The Muehlfeld Piano.
A TRADE FAVORITE.
W
E present herewith an illustration
of one of the popular styles of
Muehlfeld pianos, made by the Muehlfeld
& Haynes Piano Co., in conjunction with
the J. Haynes piano, a cut of which ap-
peared in our last issue.
This instrument
has now been before the trade for some
years, and it has won a high place in the
opinions of the many dealers who are hand-
ling it throughout the country.
It is con-
scientiously constructed of selected ma-
terials under the personal supervision of
Mr. Frank Muehlfeld, a thoroughly expert
and progressive piano maker, and in every
respect gives full value for every dollar
that it costs.
The Muehlfeld piano is made in several
styles and in a variety of goods. The case
designs are unusually tasteful and neat,
while the action is one of the best; in fact,
in all its parts—tone, touch and handsome
appearance—it is an instrument that will
help to establish a-large trade for the am-
bitious dealer.
Under the new regime—the recently in-
corporated Muehlfeld & Haynes Piano Co.
—the "Muehlfeld" is bound to become bet-
ter known than ever before. With a well
appointed and capacious factory at 511 to
513 East 137th street, under the charge of
Mr. Muehlfeld, and the wareroom and
business department at 20 East Seventeenth
street, presided over by that experienced
and capable piano man, Jack Haynes, and
with such instruments as the "Muehlfeld"
and " j . Haynes ' pianos, there can be no
doubt that the Muehlfeld & Haynes Piano
Co. will succeed in building up a large
and prosperous trade. Dealers who have
examined these pianos have already
placed substantial orders for both instru-
ments, and in many instances without so-
licitation.
This speaks for itself. The
Muehlfeld & Haynes Piano Co. are going
to make an active bid for fall trade, judging
from the number and excellence of the
many styles they are at present engaged in
manufacturing. Dealers should not fail to
look them up.
The Famous Bott Violin.
V
ICTOR FLECHTER, the well-known
violin dealer, 23 Union Square, was
arrested last Wednesday on a charge made
by Matilda Bott, of 374 West Thirty-sec-
ond street, that he had in his possession a
very valuable old violin that had been
stolen from her husband. She values the
violin at $7,500, and says that she can
prove it is her's.
Mr. Flechter, on the other hand, insists
that he can prove it is his rightful property.
He bought it of a man in Auburn, he says,
and has his receipt.
Justice Hogan allowed Mr. Flechter out
on bail. The case is to be fought out in
the courts.
Ordered a Carload.
H
KLEBER & BRO., Pittsburg, Pa.,
are having great success with the
"Crown" pianos containing the orchestral
attachment. The Bulletin of that city says:
"Less than a week ago this instrument was
received at the warerooms and sold on the
following day, and five more of them have
already been ordered and sold.
The en-
thusiasm these orchestra pianos created is
indescribable, and all who have heard them
declare that they would not buy any other
kind of piano. The Messrs. Kleber have
placed their ordei for a full carload of them,
and the manufacturer is working day and
night to fulfill the same without delay.
Look out for them."
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The Briggs Grand.
T
HE Briggs Piano Co.'s new grand
piano is now ready for the market.
It is made in mahogany and rosewood cases
of tasteful design, and possesses a powerful
and rlne quality of tone and a pleasing and
responsive touch. This Briggs grand will
undoubtedly become as popular as the
other products of this house. At all events
it should.
S. S. STEWART,, the well-known
banjo
and guitar manufacturer of Philadelphia,
visited our sanctum yesterday.