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theory that there is no music in the soul of
the savage, young Bayne has exhibited
considerable musical talent, and without
any instruction has learned to play the
piano to an extent that is deemed remark-
able, and he does it with a degree of musical
feeling that is quite extraordinary.
Among the Indians there is really little
musical talent, their knowledge of music
and musical instruments being confined to
a single instrument—a sort of flute or flage-
olet made of "pserktin. " On this instru-
ment all the young bucks are supposed to
play Indian love songs—the highest devel-
opment of music among them.
At the Lester factory, where young
roeville, O., have, through the local Bayne has been employed for nearly two
Busy at the Braumuller Factory. papers, offered a handsome flag to the months, he has made unusual progress, and
township in Huron County making the Superintendent Otto Trefz predicts that he
THE BRAUMULLER PIANO CONTINUES TO GROW
greatest Republican gain in 1896 vote com- will develop those qualities which will
IN POPULARITY.
pared with that of '92. The Edna people make a strictly first-class tuner.
are evidently good Republicans, and, by
' T H E Braumuller Piano Co. are in the the way, the majority of good organ build
Automatic Voicing of Reeds.
1 midst of a remarkably busy season. ers seem to be Republicans.
Month after month has shown an increase
R. C. M. RAND, of Geneva, O., has
in their trade, but the record so far this
an automatic process for voicing,
Charmed With It.
month is a "breaker," and they are work-
tuning
and correcting organ reeds, which
ing late nights in order to supply dealers
is
covered
by patents. Heretofore this
HIS is what Miss Lotta Marie Akass,
with Christmas stock.
has
been
done
by hand. The machinery
the well-known pianist, of Indianapo-
The secret of this gratifying condition of
is
to
be
added
to the reed department of
things can be found in the attractiveness lis, and accompanist of the Chicago Schu-
the
brass
mills,
and
will create a revolution
and excellence of the instruments which mann Quartet Co., has to say about an in-
in
that
business,
says
a Kenosha paper.
are being turned out by the Braumuller strument which she recently purchased
The
papers
have
all
been
signed, and we
from the Krell Piano Co:
understand
the
new
enterprise
is backed
"In regard to the merit of the piano, I
up
by
E.
G.
Wertherell,
a
millionaire,
of
can only say, am charmed with it. In
Painsville,
O.
,
•
selecting this instrument, you have suc-
ceeded in not only pleasing me, but even
exceeded my fondest expectations. Its The Gordon Guitars and Mando=
pure, rich tone, its construction, and the
lins.
whole incased so beautifully, truly leaves
LINE of small musical instruments
nothing to be desired. I sincerely wish
which a wide-awake dealer desirous
the Krell Co. the greatest success in pre-
of
building
up trade should handle, are the
senting the Krell piano before the public."
Gordon mandolins, guitars, banjos and
other small goods which are manufactured
by Hamilton S. Gordon, 139 Fifth avenue,
An
Indian
and
a
flusician.
Piano Co. They embody features of orig-
this
city. They are carefully constructed,
inality and individuality. Improvements
HE
WORKS
IN
PHILADELPHIA,
AND
IS
A
WONDER.
handsomely
finished, and are \ised by lead-
of great value tending to the quality,
ing teachers and artists everywhere. A
sonority and evenness of tone, and features
T is seldom that one runs across a genuine handsomely illustrated catalogue contain-
such as the swinging music desk, revolving
Indian piano tuner, and as far as his- ing much ot interest about the Gordon
fall-board, hand-carved panels, pilasters
and trusses, combined with new and artistic tory goes, the Lester Piano Co., Philadel- goods, can be had on application.
designs of cases, have made these instru- phia, are probably the first to give employ-
WE are in receipt of a new catalogue
ments attractive, both musically and archi- ment to a genuine, full-blooded Indian in
this capacity. Hoksilaska (White Boy), from the W. W. Kimball Co., to which we
tecturally.
will refer in a future issue.
It is hardly a surprise to learn of the whose adopted name in John C. Bayne, is
popularity of the Braumuller piano. An a full-blooded Sioux, about 20 years of age,
ACTORY SUPtRlNThN-
examination will convince anyone that they who is now learning the art of tuning at
r \ p IV T of many years experience, capa-
LJ L l i I ,
hie f assuming complete charg-e
deserve appreciation and support. Chat- the Lester factory. His father, Wicatopa
of the mechanical part of the business, purchase
ot
supplies,
etc.,
desires
can fnrnish indisput-
ting with Mr. Braumuller a few days ago, (Four Men), was wounded in the battle of able proof of his inechanic.il cnan^e;
and executive abilitv. Ad-
dress
FACTORY
SUPEKINTENDKNT,
'
he said: " I am more than pleased with the Little Big Horn, when General Custer's
Care THK. MUSIC TRADE RF.VFEW,
No.
3
East
14th
Street,
New
York.
way our instruments are selling throughout army was attacked, his injuries resulting
the country. Mr. Klock is having splendid in his death two years later. His mother,
success on his present trip, and what we Wingau Waste (Good Woman), is still
are worried about now is to try and supply living at the Standing Rock Agency, North
customers with a part of their orders before Dakota.
Young Bayne, or White Boy, is a tall,
Christmas. Our facilities are being taxed
to the utmost. We are making the Brau- well formed lad, 5 feet 11 inches in height,
214 Papineau Avenue
muller piano a better piano every day, and and has been in the East a trifle over a
MONTREAL
dealers seem to appreciate it. We are now year, brought here by the Lincoln Institute.
Agents
wanted
everywhere
for these well
using the Wessell, Nickel & Gross action He has made unusual progress in his known and celebrated Pianos. Write
for descrip-
studies, and writes and speaks English tive catalogue and prices.
exclusively."
We make a variety of styles, and can suit
The Braumuller Piano Co. are in receipt quite readily.
everybody's purse.
Entirely contrary to the usually accepted
Our instruments are fully guaranteed.
of many flattering letters in regard to
their instruments from all over the country.
Mr. R. D. Hausrath, of the Scharwenka
J. HEPPE & SON, agents for Geo. Conservatory of Music, this city, recently
Steck & Co. in Philadelphia, re- expressed himself as follows about the
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ceived the following letter from Miss Lizzie Braumuller piano:
"It gives me much pleasure to state that
Macnichol-Vetta, soprano of the Rob
Roy Opera Co., under date of Nov. 15th: I have found the Braumuller piano a most
valuable instrument. Its broad tone, its
"Kindly permit me to again express my even
scale and its elastic touch and action
praise of the Steck upright piano which I are qualities rarely found in a piano. I
have used in my room during the six weeks might say that I know of no superior in-
engagement of our company in Philadel- strument."
phia. The quality of tone is indeed most
beautiful, and has a rich brilliancy which is
To Present a Flag.
especially pleasing and is greatly admired
by my musical friends."
, -.
HE Edna Piano and Organ Co., Mon-
Tone Especially Pleasing.
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