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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW.
The Wilcox & White Catalogue.
The Singing Contest.
DEVOTKD TO CHURCH, SCHOOL AND PARLOR
ORIGINATED BY THE ANN ARBOR CO.
ORGANS—A WORK OF ART.
T
HE Wilcox & White Organ Co., Meri-
den, Conn., have favored us with one
of the most striking and attractive cata-
logues which has reached this office for
some time. It is devoted exclusively to
their chapel, school and parlor organs.
The cover is in white and gold on a back-
ground of light gray, and the design is as
artistic as the combination of colors is
pleasing. In addition to the firm name, the
following legend appears on the cover:
"The only manufacturers in the United
States of America who manufacture a com-
plete line of organs, including automatic-
musical instruments."
The back cover contains an accurate view
of the factory, set off to great advantage.
The letter press and illustrations are in
keeping with the handsome exterior, and
throughout it is a specimen of up-to-date
typography.
It is only necessary to peruse this
volume to realize that with such instru-
ments, the Wilcox & White Organ Co.
have no reason to fear a decline in
the organ trade.
The different styles
shown are unusually handsome in de-
sign, and their "perfection" piano style
—which contains a number of improve-
ments peculiar to this house-- and their
chapel organs—which can be had with or
without foot pedal attachment—are high
grade and "taking" instruments in every
respect.
This catalogue is a credit to the distin-
guished house that has issued it. It is in
every sense of the word a business cata-
logue. There is no tendency to self-lauda-
tion The introductory is modest in tone,
and gives a synopsis of the history of the
Wilcox & White Organ Co. and the mem-
bers composing the firm.
It is indeed a pleasure to commend this
artistic volume to the trade.
A Short Life.
OME time ago the Ann Arbor Organ
Co. offered prizes for those schools
showing the greatest proficiency in sing-
ing, and the conditions under which the
prizes were offered were that fifteen at least
should compete. Six schools, however,
were only represented at the contest, which
took place recently during the holding of
the Washtenaw County Fair. In conse-
quence it was decided to place all the
schools on an equality, and give each a
prize. The singing of the different schools
aroused considerable enthusiasm, and Lew
H. Clement, who originated this idea of
stimulating a love for music in the public
schools, is very pleased with the result of
his labors so far.
The Ann Arbor Organ Co. intend to offer
still greater prizes next year, and hope to
interest teachers throughout the country in
this commendable work.
The judges of the singing were: Prof.
Frederick H. Pease, of Ypsilanti; Prof.
R. H. Kempf, Miss Lucy Cole, and Miss
Elsa Liebig.
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Chickering flusicale.
T
HE afternoon invitation inusicales
which were given by Chickering &
Sons last season, and which became so pop-
ular with the iHite, will be resumed the
latter pait of this month. Some of the
leading vocal and instrumental artists have
been engaged for this series of concerts.
The Colby Piano Co.
U
NDER its new management the busi-
ness of the Colby Piano Co., Erie,
Pa., is booming along at a lively pace, and
judging from the number of agencies re-
cently established, and the general business
of the house, President McCarter has every
reason to feel proud of his administration
and hopeful for the future. The several
standard styles of Colby pianos have been
T
HOMAS PAULSON was appointed
receiver by Judge Barrett, of the Su-
preme Court, on the application of the di-
rectors, Henry Wellington, Chas. A. Kuster
and Chas. E. Mielke, for the Pianophone
Co., of No. 468 Cherry street, this city.
Mr. Paulson is the only creditor of the
company, his claim being $1,582. The
company was incorporated in December,
1886, to manufacture musical instruments,
musical clocks, etc., with a capital stock of
$150,000. The only assets are patents
issued in the United States, Great Britain,
France, Italy, Belgium and Austria, valued
at $250.
KR0E6ER
reinforced recently by two new styles, C and
E. Style C contains the many improvements
which are a feature of the Colby pianos,
also the automatic fall-board which throws
out the duet desk—a device which is con-
ceded to be without a peer. Style E is a
handsome instrument with carved panels.
It also has the duet desk. Among the
agencies recently established by this house
are the Levassor Music Co., of Cincinnati,
O., and Lange & Menton, of Burlington, la.
Of Interest to Inventors.
I
NVENTORS having business with the
United States Patent Office, should
bear in mind that the time has been limited
to six months, instead of two years, as
formerly, in which to prosecute their appli-
cations. The new rule is dated April 15,
'95, and will affect all cases as though the
last official action were upon that date, con-
sequently claims rejected before April 15th
nuiFt be argued and amended before the
1 5th of this month.
Pushing the Lindeman.
G. LINDEMAN, of the Lindeman &
Sons Piano Co., has been making a
trip through the South with good results.
He has secured some excellent orders for
the Lindeman pianos. W. P. Norris, of
this company, is also calling on dealers up
the State.
From the thorough way the
members of this firm arc working, it is
easy to foretell that the Lindeman piano is
destined to become known in every section
before the present season ends.
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The Erd Harp.
F
RANK ERD, of Saginaw, Mich., is
slowly but surely gaining a reputa-
tion for his harps as well as pianos. The
Erd.harp is aivinstrument which musicians
state is fully equal to any made in Europe,
both from the standpoints of the musician
or mechanic. Style B in particular, which
is five feet four inches in height, contain-
ing the double action, and all modern im-
provements, is an instrument which is des-
tined to achieve a great popularity.
H Ibigb (Brabe piano
at a flDofcerate price-
riADE BY THE
Manufacturers of Strictly First-Class
AND
Grand Upright Pianos
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Cor. 17th Street
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97 FIFTH AVENUE, NEW YORK
Established 1862
Incorporated 1894-
Kroeger
Piano
Co.
nanufac-
Upright Pianos of a Reliable Grade at a medium price.
turers of look up the " Kroeger."
It will please you.
Remember to
It is sold at the right price.
524 to 532 East 134th St., New York