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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW.
In Washington.
Notes a t the Capitol Hilitary Bands At
the Music Stores Manager Van
Wickle J. F. Ellis & Co.
Stray Shots.
WASHINGTON, I). C , Jan. i S, 1H95.
T
il 1*2 reports in the trade circles of
Washington for the past few days
have been very reassuring and encouraging".
No matter which one of the many music
stores of this city you may drop in dur-
ing a day's peregrinations the one report is,
notwithstanding the dissensions and diverse
opinions of leading statesmen, and likewise
the dilatory tactics of the financial commit-
tees of both branches of Congress, with re-
spect to the monetary question, that busi-
ness is on the increase, and no complaints
forthcoming.
Probably the most absorbing topic of in-
terest during the past week or two has been
the controversy between the civilian musi-
cians and the Government military bands.
The whole matter grew out of the boycott
of Kernan's Lyceum Theatre three years
ago, when he discharged his whole orches-
tra and employed an orchestra not members
of the Local Assembly.
The present fight is directed against the
Military Band, stationed in Washington.
It is charged that members of this band
accept engagements for less than existing
prices, rendering it almost impossible for
the civilian artists, who are dependent en-
tirely on their profession for a livelihood,
from securing engagements. The fight is
still on, with prospects for interesting de-
velopments.
In this connection it is interesting to note
that Secretary Herbert has informed Gov.
Greenhalge, of Massachusetts, that he re-
grets that he is obliged to refuse his request
that the Marine Band be ordered to Boston
to participate in the ceremonies in honor of
the Rev. Dr. Smith, author of the patriotic
hymn, "America." He states that the ap-
plication for the services of the Marine
Band have become so numerous that the De-
partment has been constrained to adopt
rules not to permit it to play except upon
occasions recognized by the statutes. It is
also stated that musical organizations have
Of Course...
A high-grade piano costs more
than an instrument which is in
that class known as "medium,"
but what a satisfaction to sell a
high-grade piano, and how pleasant
to meet the customer and friends af-
ter the sale is made, particularly if it is a
BOURNE
Just make a minute right here to write
to 180 Tremont Street, Boston, and find
out about it.
strongly objected to the competition of the
Marine Band upon such occasions.
Messrs. E. F. Droop & Son, agents for
the Steinway pianos, say their sales are on
the increase. They are busy clearing out
their old stock preparatory to rebuilding.
Their new house will be a magnificent af-
fair.
The Bradbury Piano Company is also to
have a new and palatial domicile. Mr. Van
Wickle, the genial Washington manager,
says the first floor will be fitted up in ma-
ple, with steel ceiling and stucco work, and
will be devoted to office and salesroom.
One entire floor will be devoted to the
" B a b y Grand" pianos, and another floor
will be divided off into rooms decorated
in Colonial, Renaissance, and Columbian
styles, for the different instruments of those
styles. The Regina music box is selling
well, quite a number being out in the differ-
ent stores about town, ever ready to re-
ceive the festive penny, and in return dis-
pense a tune.
Henry White reports business increasing.
No recent publications of sheet music. The
banjo and mandolin trade at this house
could be better.
Messrs. J. F. Ellis & Co. say that busi-
ness is very fair, considering the depres-
sion. Several new publications, by Hub
Smith, are selling well.
Mr. Frank B. Metzerott, of the same
named music company, reports the sale of
Kimball instruments on the increase, one
being sold to the Executive Mansion last
week.
The latest acquisition to this house is an
immense wagon, on the Western truck
pattern, and is attracting considerable at-
tention.
Mr. Chas. W. Woodward, manager for
Sanders & Stayman, agents for the ^Eolian
Organ Co., of New York, reports business
good, especially in the small goods depart-
ment and small instruments, which, by the
way, is a new acquisition to their house.
Speaking of the ^Eolian, it has been intro-
duced here recently, there being only three
in the city, one in the Executive Mansion,
and one being owned by Mons. Satolli, the
papal delegate to the United States.
E. M. Glidden, of White-Smith Publish-
ing Co., Boston, has been in town for sev-
eral days, and reports business improving.
Mr. Grunewald, representing Baus Piano
Co., is stopping here temporarily.
The genial Maj. Howe, of Hallet-Davis
Co., has been in the city, the guest of Mr.
E. F. Droop, renewing old acquaintances,
and doing a good business.
Mr. Markart stopped awhile one day last
week, on his way South. He represents
the Knopf Violin Co., of New York, and
has with him some rare old violins.
George Stannard, one of Trenton's, N.
J., leading banjo teachers, is here for a few
days.
The music house of Lewis Thomson is
still selling out, but it is understood that he
has refused several good offers.
STRINGFIELD & ADAMS, of Bloomington,
111., have purchased the business of the
Columbia Piano House. ' '
.
Something About the
Steck.
TOI.KI>O, O., Jan. 7, 1895.
MKSSKS. GKO. STKCK. & Co., New York.
DKAK SIKS:
We received the new scale
style E, Steck, and we think it is a fine
piano in every respect. It is a great im-
provement over the old style E, the tone
being more powerful, the vibration better,
and still it retains its sweetness of tone
found only in the Steck. In fact, we think
there is no finer piano made, and we hope
to sell a goodly number of them this year.
Wishing you success, we remain,
Yours truly,
DAVIS BROS. MUSIC CO.,
603 Adams street, Toledo, O.
CINCINNATI, ()., Jan. 3, '95.
MKSSKS. GKO. STKCK & Co., New York.
DKAK SIKS:
The style E, Wai. new scale
which you sent us the latter part of Decem-
ber, '94, was received in time for our
Christmas trade. We are pleased to say
that during the entire time we have sold
your renowned pianos that they have given
our customers universal satisfaction, and we
now feel, after examining your new scale,
that it is equal to the best, and cannot help
pleasing the most critical.
Please send us one style B. and E.
Wishing you a very prosperous year, and
the success you so richly deserve, we
remain,
Yours truly,
HOCKKTT BROS. PUNNTKNNKV CO.
269 Main St., BUFFALO, N. Y.
& Co., New York.
DEAR SIRS: Your new scale of 1894 we
consider a decided improvement over the
last scale used, and we take pleasure in
stating that our customers are well pleased
with it.
Yours truly,
MESSRS. GKO. STKCK
DKNTON, COTTIER & DANIELS.
a piano case maker of
Harlem, will move his factory to Newburg,
N. Y.
JAMES CAMPION,
But there
are others; lots of oth-
ers who are not so
contentedly situated
and to them we would
say we know that
your business can be
satisfactorily increas-
ed if. you handle the
right Piano
Henry F. miller & sons Piano Go.
.
....
BOSTON, MASS.