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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW.
In Washington,
A NEW MUSIC HALL
& SONS MOVING
THE HARDMAN
A SYMPHONY
NESS
PROJECTED E. F. DROOP
THE MEDALS AGAIN.
PIANO TO ORGANIZE
ORCHESTRA
BUSI-
IMPROVING.
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'MEHI.IN" STYLE " S " INVERTED GRAND.
An Active Campaign.
N unusual activity has been prevalent
in all departments of Paul G. Mehlin
& Sons' factory, at 461-7 West Fortieth
street, this city, during the summer
months. They have been laying the founda-
tion tor and planning out an active and ag-
gressive campaign for fall trade. Their
labors in this connection were most grati-
fyingly apparent during a recent visit,
when we had the pleasure of inspecting the
many styles which they are preparing for
the market. These instruments are not
only artistic architecturally, and embody
distinct features of originality, but through
the use of new scales and many improve-
ments of a highly practical and beneficial
character, they can be characterized as
pianos that will command the commenda-
tion and admiration of the musician and the
appreciation and support of the dealer.
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It is unnecessary to dilate on the many
specialties which are the key to the artistic
value of the Mehlin piano—particularly the
patent grand plate and grand scale, which,
with other improvements invented by Paul
G. Mehlin, are embodied in that instru-
ment. They have been justly termed by
all competent to judge as invaluable aids
to the construction, tone, touch and dura-
bility of the instrument.
Now, in addition, we have further im-
provements which make the instrument
still more valuable to the dealer and pur-
chaser. Its selling qualities are made more
apparent, and a dealer handling the Mehlin
piano should be very slow indeed were he
unable to build up a large and profitable
trade. Among the many instruments that
will seek for recognition the coming fall
there are few having better claims to the
possession of original improvements, or to
use a more popular expression, "talking
points," than the Mehlin. It sells on its
merits every time, and it is on these lines
that the present large trade of Mehlin &
Sons has been built up.
The business of Paul G. Mehlin & Sons
has increased to such an extent within the
past.year that H. Paul Mehlin has been
compelled to call his brother, Chas. H. Meh-
lin, from the Western factory to assist in
the management of affairs here. By this
means he w T ill be enabled to devote more
attention to the other branches of his busi-
ness outside. Chas. H. Mehlin is a thorough-
ly practical young man, having served a
full apprenticeship of four years in one of
the largest piano factories in Germany, and
since his return has spent three years
under his father, Paul G. Mehlin, one of
our leading experts and inventors, so that
it can be seen he is eminently learned in
all departments of manufacturing.
The several styles which Mehlin & Sons
will place on the market this fall illustrate
what can be accomplished by the possession
of high ideals in piano construction. The
splendid tone, sonorous and refined, which
is found in the Mehlin piano, has been
made still more pleasing to the musician,
and the attractive cases more tasteful and
pleasing to the eye.
Dealers who have not had the opportun-
ity of examining these instruments should
not fail to do so at once; particularly if
they are anxious to add to their trade the
coming fall. This is a "pointer" which
they should "paste in their hats" and not
overlook. It means money in their pocket
and satisfied customers. And this is what
the music trade dealers everywhere are
looking for.
We present herewith an illustration of
one of the latest styles of Mehlin pianos.
It speaks for itself.
THEODORE GRUNEWALD, manager of
the
Hotel Grunewald, New Orleans, is in town.
HE discussion of a music hall which
has been brought about in connection
with the proposed new building for the Y.
M. C. A., has served one good purpose. It
has impressed the people of Washington
with the need of such a hall, and promi-
nent musicians, outside of Washington, but
who come here during the concert season,
have become interested in the subject, and
are willing to add their testimon}' to the
absolute necessity of a music hall in the
national capital, which shall be sufficiently
large to permit the successful presentation
of oratorio, or other great choral works. It
should be built with especial reference to
correct
acoustic properties,
and
be
equipped with a full organ that could be
used for accompaniment or solo purposes,
and with a stage big enough to accom-
modate a chorus of 400. Walter Damrosch
is one of those who recognize the urgent
need of such a hall, and Mr. Chas. A. Ellis,
who will have charge of Mme. Melba's
tour, has stated that he wished Washington
possessed such a hall. There seems to be
no immediate prospect of securing a build-
ing of the description described, but the
discussion of the necessity is a good thing.
It was hoped that Convention Hall would
be available for oratorio, but the experience
of last winter convinced the Board of Di-
rectors that it would not be advisable to
again go there in cold weather.
E.F. Droop & Sons are moving this week
into their new quarters, which may be
classed as among the finest music trade em-
poriums in this city.
It is satisfactory to
learn that E. F. Droop has been much
benefited by his sojourn at Hot Springs,
Va. He has regained his old-time health
and strength.
Col. Britton, of Washington, who suc-
ceeded Mr. J. B. Thatcher in charge of the
World's Fair Awards, stated in a recent
interview that the Bureau of Engraving
and Printing is now at work on the diplo-
mas, all the work of the Commissioners
having long since been completed. It is
not yet decided by the Treasury officials
who has the authority to issue the awards,
and Col. Britton does not think that any
exhibitors have received their awards yet.
The diplomas for the chemical department
by accidental coincident were finished first,
but even those have not been presented.
A very fine organ is being erected in St.
Patrick's Church, this city, under the super-
intendence of Carl Barckhoff, of Mendels-
sohn, Pa.
A collection of Autoharp music has been
copyrighted recently in the office of the
Librarian of Congress by the C. F. Zimmer-
man Co., Dolgeville, N. Y.
A very fine selection of Hardman pianos
is being displayed in the warerooms of the