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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW.
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naturally exercise a big effect upon the
mercantile and financial affairs of all the
concerns largely interested in it. It is pre-
dicted that the suspension of this bank will
cause many failures.
While passing through the lobby of the
Windsor at Montreal, I ran across Gerhard
Heintzmann, who, accompanied by his
wife, was just returning to Toronto from
an extensive trip through the Maritime
Provinces. Mr. Heintzmann was looking
hearty, and wished to be remembered to
his many friends in the United States.
While away he booked a large number of
orders for pianos. The Gerhard Heintz-
mann pianos are decidedly popular through-
out Canada. I have heard them praised
warmly many times while on this and other
trips.
L. E. N. Pratte is one other piano manu-
facturer in the city of Montreal, aside from
the Featherston Co. Mr. Pratte has lately
removed his factory to Huntington, a city
about fifty miles distant from Montreal,
where his brother superintends the manu-
facture of the Pratte piano.
Anxious to Catch Up.
T
HIvS department is edited by Bishop &
Imirie, Patent Attorneys, 605 and 607
Seventh street, Washington, D. C. All re-
quests for information should be addressed
to them and will be answered through these
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PATENTS ISSUED JULY 2, 1895.
.
541,834. Music Support, A. B. Buck-
land, Rochester, N. Y. A foldable stand
Instrument Co., Pittsburgh Pa.
The
diaphragm is composed of thin sounding
metal, and has an integral depending rim.
The Bothner Action.
SUBSTANTIAL PROOFS OF POPULARITY.
adapted to support the music in any desired
inclination, and be folded into a small com-
pass when not in use.
T
HE Russell Piano Co., of Chicago, will
probably occupy their new factory the
first week of August. Rapid progress has
been made by the contractors. This firm
inform us that business with them* is quite
active, hence they are extremely anxious to
get into their new quarters so as to be
ready to catch up with fall orders.
The Lindeman & Sons Piano.
T
HE Lindeman & Sons Piano Co. are
destined to build up a magnificent
trade in the fall. They are getting out
some handsome new styles which will do
much to increase the business of this firm.
During Mr. Norris' recent trip he made
some valuable connections, and was assured
by many prominent dealers that they
would not overlook the "Lindeman' in
making up fall stock. Under the energetic
management of the present officers, the
Lindeman piano will be heard from in the
fall.
ALEX. ROSS, music trade dealer, Pitts-
burg, Pa., has been elected a member of
the Chamber of Commerce of that city.
E. S. STAFFORD, organs, etc., Waterford,
Pa., executions placed on record for $299.
THE
541,976. Banjo. N. Merrill, Oshkosh,
Wis., assignor to the Aluminum Musical
541,900. Music Leaf Turner. M. Thom-
sen and S. E. Allerton, Chicago, 111. The
leaf-carrying arms are operated by a lever
beneath the keyboard, which is controlled
by the knee of the performer.
541,905. Piano Action. Herman Wag-
ner, Stuttgart, Germany. An adjusting
screw is provided in each jack bed to adjust
the lower end of the damper lever so that
the damper will be thrown off the wires at
the proper time.
541,913. Piano. A. N. Adams, Stock-
ton, assignor of one-third to San Joaquin
County, Cal. The keybed is shifted by
means of pedals, so as to cause the instru-
ment to play in any desired key.
CELEBRATED
STEGER
MONG the factories preparing for the
expected demands of trade the com-
ing fall, is that of George Bothner, 135-137
Chrystie street. He is turning out piano
actions which are becoming more popular
every season. Years ago the senior George
Bothner won a high reputation for the
quality of his wares, and on his books can
be found a large number of leading firms
who have vised the Bothner action since the
business was in its infancy. If there is
any secret in Geo. Bothner's success it is
that he has not relied upon the past reputa-
tion of his wares, but has aimed and suc-
ceeded in keeping in touch with the de-
mands and requirements of the trade of to-
day.
In this connection it may be said that
George Bothner, Jr.,who is general manager
and superintendent of the business, has
contributed in no small measure to the
present standing of the Bothner wares.
He is as keen and progressive a business
man as he is a master of the practical de-
partments of his craft. During a recent
tour through the West he was afforded sub-
stantial proofs of the popularity of the
Bothner actions by the receipt of large
orders from some of the leading piano
manufacturers. It is pleasing to see this
old and honored house enlisted in the army
of progress, keeping step with a vigor and
enthusiasm that means success.
A
WALTER Z. HOLMES, manager of F. G.
Smith's warerooms, 95 Fifth avenue, is
summering at Little Silver, N.'J.
PIANOS
PATENTED 1892.
are noted for their fine singing quality of
tone and great durability.
The mosf
profitable Piano for dealers to handle.
STEG-ER & CO., Manufacturers,
Factory, Columbia Heights.
235 WABASH AYENUE, CHICAGO.