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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW.
ish contemporary is unduly alarmed, but,
nevertheless, it seems to us quite natural
that our neighbors on the South should
prefer to handle our musical instruments
in preference to those made in Europe, on
the grounds that first they are better, and
when freight is taken into consideration,
they can be sold almost as low as those
from abroad—two decided arguments in
favor of patronizing the United States.
The manufacturers of this country have
been rather neglectful of their interests in
South America, and this movement or
"boycott" in favor of American trade is
news to us, but all the same, it is wel-
come.
Manhattan Day at the Atlanta
Exposition.
WILLIAM STEINWAY
A DELEGATE.
M
AYOR STRONG has appointed Wil-
liam Steinway one of the repre-
sentative citizens who will help make
memorable Manhattan Day at the Atlanta
Exposition on November 25th. According
to the plans at present outlined, one of the
regiments of the National Guard will ac-
company the New York delegation which
will leave this city November 21st, and on
their arrival at the exposition grounds they
will be tendered a reception. On Manhat-
tan Day Mayor King will deliver an ad-
dress of welcome, which will be responded
to by Mayor Strong.
General Horace
Porter will deliver an oration, and a poem
will be read by some person not yet selected.
There will also be benediction and music,
followed by a banquet.
"Have Met With No Better."
F
FANCIELLI, the leader of the cele-
. brated U. S. Marine Band, in Wash-
ington, D. C , has sent J. & C. Fischer, of
this city, the following letter under recent
date:
Gentlemen:—Permit me to express my
admiration for the magnificent grand piano
which I received in due time. During my
artistic career I have played on the instru-
ments of nearly all the prominent manufac-
turers of this country, and various abroad,
and I am happy to testify that, if I have
found at times, among the very best, its
equal, I am positive I have met with no
better. The beautiful singing tone, the
easy and firm action and excellent work-
manship, are all that could be desired by
singers or instrumentalists.
9
The Droop Opening.
The Strich & Zeidler Parlor Grand
SOMETHING
OF THE PREMIER
WAS SHIPPED TO ATLANTA
GRAND
LAST
WHICH
T H E " B A P T I S M " OF T H E NEW h l l l l . D I N G T H E
VISITORS PRESENT.
MONDAY.
T
HE opening of E. F. Droop & Sons'
magnificent trade emporium on Penn-
HE manufacture of a grand piano is an
sylvania
avenue last Saturday night, which
event in the history of every young
extended
into Monday afternoon and even-
firm of piano makers, and when that instru-
ng,
was
an
event long to be remembered
ment can withstand the criticism of musi-
in
the
National
Capital.
Prominent
cians and practical piano men, it means that
guests
from
different
parts
of
the
country,
success has been achieved, and a certain
elaborate
floral
decorations,
choice
music
aim long contemplated has been accom-
and
the
generous
hospitality
of
the
mem-
plished.
bers
of
the
firm,
all
tended
to
make
the
The pride which Strich & Zeidler felt in
"baptism"
of
this
establishment
a
joyous
their premier grand piano which was dis-
played in their factory at 134th street and and memorable one. The new Droop
Brook avenue, preparatory to its shipment Building- is the consummation of almost
last Monday to the Atlanta Exposition, was forty years' earnest labors of the Droop
well justified. It is in every respect a family in the music trade field, and it is a
magnificent instrument, and the volume record too well-known to our readers to
and evenness of its tone, which is rich and need detailed mention.
The magnificent stock of instruments
singing in quality, demonstrate that they
which
grace the Droop warerooms were
have succeeded in drafting a scale which
admired
by the thousands present during
displays the same qualities of excellence
that have made their uprights so well the day and evening of Monday, who were
entertained by recitals on the Orchestrion,
known and popular.
We had the pleasure of examining this and an orchestral concert which was given
instrument last Saturday, and without any on the fourth floor under the direction of
E. F. Droop &
desire to flatter or exaggerate, we must August W. Schroeder.
Sons
did
not
forget
"the
inner
man," and
concede that it is an instrument which is
a
buffet
luncheon
was
served
to
visitors.
destined to add to the reputation of this
Among the guests of the house to the re-
house. It is of medium size, six feet long,
ception
on Saturday night, which was in
with handsomely carved music rack and
the
nature
of a stag party, were Nahum
legs, and is a model of neatness in finish
Stetson,
Chas.
Steinway, Fred. Steinway,
and symmetry of design. The responsive-
Henry
Ziegler,
Clifford Cox, of Stein-
ness of the action and tone effects show
way
&
vSons,
New
York; Geo. P. Bent,
careful regulating and it is safe to say that
Chicago;
Eisenbrandt
Brothers, Baltimore;
it will afford no small satisfaction to the
Otto
Sutro,
Robert
Gibson,
Chas. Glaser,
artists who will perform on this instrument
in the New York State Building at Atlanta. Chas. Woodward, of Otto Sutro & Co., Bal-
Strich & Zeidler are to bj complimented timore; J. B. Woodford, N. Stetson & Co.,
on their "first born" parlor grand. It will Philadelphia; C. F. Howes, of Hallet &
add to a prestige which has been accumulat- Davis Piano Co., Boston; Wm. Knabe,
ing, particularly during the past twelve Baltimore; Karl Fink, of Alfred Dolge &
months. The persistent labors of this firm Son, New York; Otto Wessell, of Wessell,
toward the perfection of their instruments, Nickel & Gross, New York; Emil Gabler,
both in the realms of tone and case, cannot Ernest Gabler, Wm. Kaiser, Jos. Bareu-
fail to result in a wider appreciation of the ther, of Gabler & Brother; B. H. Janssen,
Strich & Zeidler pianos during the next of Mathushek & Son, New York; Harvey
Wendell, of Marshall & Wendell, Albany;
twelve months.
W. H. Poole, of Poole & Stuart, Boston;
We heartily congratulate Strich & Zeidler
Robert Widenmann, of Strich & Zeidler,
on this auspicious occasion, and feel certain
New York; Howard White, of Wilcox &
that our opinion of their grand will be re-
White, Meriden, Conn. ; Henry Willig, of
inforced by the artists who will play on this
Geo. Willig & Co., Baltimore; F. M. Hulett,
instrument at Atlanta, and the thousands
of Jacob Doll & Co., New York; A. Jacobs,
who will hear it.
of Jacobs Brothers, New York; W. P. Van
Wickle, of the Bradbury Agency, Washing-
ton, and others.
T
The Norris & Hyde Transposing
Keyboard Piano.
T
HE patent transposing keyboard, which
is manufactured by Norris & Hyde, of
Boston, is one of the best things of its kind
J. F. BYARD, music trade dealer, Howell,
on the market to-day, and the Norris &
Mich., has opened a branch store at Big
Hyde piano, with this device, is invaluable
Rapids, Mich.
to a singer or vocal teacher. They are en-
THE piano and organ manufacturers and abled to practice any music not written for
dealers of Boston held their reunion and their particular compass, is the movable
dinner at the Parker House last Saturday keyboard transposes a full
chromatic
night.
octave. We are hardly surprised at the
B. F. WREN proposes to go into the music favorable reception which is being given
this transposing keyboard piano,
trade business in Lebanon, Ind.
An elaborate supper was served and ad-
dresses made by many of those present.
In common with the many friends of E. F.
Droop & Sons, who were unable to be pres-
ent on this auspicious occasion, we tender
them congratulations on the possession of
their new establishment, and wish them
many years of progress and prosperity.
FELIX KRAEMF.R, road representative for
Kranich & Bach,
Texas this week.
is traveling
through
W. B. MAUERMAN, of 2022 Ridge avenue,
Philadelphia, will represent the Chase Bros.
Piano Co., of Muskegon, Mich., in that city