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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW.
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trip through the factory will show at once
to a practised eye that there is perfect
order in every department. There is no
congestion anywhere, and the unfinished
stock is kept steadily in motion until it
reaches a point where it is passed upon
finally and ready for its place in the parlors
of the cultured of our land.
There is to-day a nicety of detail work
about the McCaminon piano which must
commend itself to those who are look-
ing for a well finished piano. The com-
pany are now at work on two new scales,
which will be used in their styles 14 and 24.
While passing through the factory I
noticed a piano bearing the number 20,000.
The twenty thousandth McCammon piano
will be completed in a short time. When
a firm have reached twenty thousand
pianos it means something—it means that
they have built a mighty good foundation
for future work, and the gentlemen com-
posing the McCammon Piano Co. seem to
thoroughly understand that, and just what
it is worth to them.
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Tn Albany I met John D. Pease, who, by
the way, is on a trip West as far as Chicago,
visiting many points en route. Mr. Pease
is meeting with considerable success as a
fact which is true of almost all of the trips
which he makes. The trade are all pleased
to see him.
At Little Falls I saw Albert Wigand,
who is putting in some good work for the
Starr piano in this State. Mr. Wigand will
cover the principal towns in New York and
Pennsylvania before his return to New
York.
The Shaw Piano Co.
SPLENDID FALL BUSINESS ASSURED.
HE Shaw Piano Co. are making a fine
display of pianos at the St. Louis Ex-
position this week through their local rep-
resentatives, the Thiebes-Stierlin Music
Co. H. J. Raymore, the energetic secre-
tary of the company, spent some days at
the Exposition the early part of the week,
and left on a short flyer through Jackson-
ville and Lincoln, 111., Cleveland, Ft.
Wayne, Burlington and Chicago, reaching
home about Sept. 20th. Business with the
Shaw Piano Co. was never better, and
there is a marked demand for their latest
style instruments in fancy woods. In fact,
at the present time they are way behind on
orders. It is unnecessary to speak about
the prospects of a good fall trade for this
house. It seems to have reached them
already.
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C. F. Goepel & Co.
C
F. GOEPEL & CO., importers and
dealers in piano makers' supplies
and tools, 137 East Thirteenth street, re-
port business as rapidly picking up. They
are carrying a very complete line of wares
that should become known to manufactur-
ers who have not so far had dealings with
this house. It would be well to send for
one of their illustrated catalogues.
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The Briggs Piano Co.
The Autoharp on Sumter.
THEIR
A NOVEL ADVERTISEMENT.
UTOHARP methods of advertising
have been freqiiently commented
upon but the latest move is perhaps
the most startling innovation ever made in
the history of novel methods of bringing
names before the public in an unique man-
ner.
It is not generally known that the
historic walls of Fort Sumter are adorned
with lettering which refers to the Auto-
harp. The unique manner in which the
Autoharp name was placed on the old Fort
at which Beauregard hurled the opening
shot of the Rebellion, is interesting.
Happening to be in that vicinity, and,
noting the beautiful advertisement of the
Autoharp, I made some inquiries re-
garding the matter of placing the words
there. It seems that the old Fort is prac-
tically abandoned by the War Department,
but as an object of historical interest it
will always be preserved; it is under the
sole charge of one man, a Sergeant in the
United States Army. The grizzled old
Sergeant's hours are long and lonely in his
silent watch over the historic ruins. He
is always pleased to receive curiosity
seekers, particularly when they bring a
little silver and a little of the "cup that
cheers." Of course, there are provisions
which prohibit the placing of signs or let-
tering upon the ruins, but one day this
summer an artist rowed alongside and
joined the old Sergeant. After a few mo-
ments' pleasant chat he produced cigars
and a bottle which bore a well-known label.
A few drinks were enjoyed, and the artist
said:
"Sergeant, I should be pleased to have
you show me about this Fort."
"Certainly, with pleasure."
A lapse of a little more time, and the
painter addressed the man a^ Lieutenant; a
short time further in which mure cigars
had been consumed, and the Sergeant
had reached the ranks of Captain; a
short time after, with astonishing rapid-
ity, he rose to the rank of Major. When he
was thus addressed his bosom swelled with
pride to such an extent that it threatened
to burst the brass buttons off his jacket.
Still the artist worked on. A little more
time and he was addressing the old Ser-
geant as Cohnel. This time he said:
"Colonel, I don't suppose you'll object if
I do a little artistic work on the walls?"
"No, sir; certainly not. Anything you
wish," and the old Sergeant strutted
pompously along the embankment, and the
artist immediately began work, and that is
the story as it is told in Charleston of how
the walls of Fort Sumter became decorated
with the legends of the Autoharp.
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IT is estimated that the Western Cottage
Organ Co. 's new plant which is now being
erected at Ottawa, 111., will cost from $40,-
000 to $50,000, This includes factory and
machinery.
BABY GRAND ONE OF THE GREAT
SUCCESSES OF THE DAY.
N the front page of this issue will be
found an illustration of one of the
great successes of the day—the Briggs Baby
Grand. Dealers and musicians who have
examined this instrument speak of it in
the highest terms of approbation. Sym-
metrical and pleasing in design, carefully
finished throughout, and possessing a mag-
nificent quality of tone, which might be
expected trom such a perfect scale, it is
not surprising to learn that this handsome
instrument as well as other pianos turned
out by the Briggs Piano Co. are in active
demand this season. During a recent visit
to the factory we were pleased to notice
the elaborate preparations which this house
are making for fall trade, both in com-
pleteness and variety of stock. They have
some of the finest specimens of veneers in
their factory one would wish to see.
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Mr. Gerhard Heintzmann.
HE souvenir of the First Canadian
Saengerfest, which was held in Toronto
from the 9th to the n t h of September,
contains a handsome photo-cut of Gerhard
Heintzmann, who was first president of
the Harmonia Singing Society, which was
afterward amalgamated with the Arion,
and became known as the "Toronto Lieder-
kranz." There is also a handsome illustra-
tion of the piano made by Gerhard Heintz-
mann for Prince Bismarck, and which is
now in his castle at Friedrichsruhe. This
handsome piano won an unsolicited and
very complimentary letter from the ex-
Chancellor.
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Are You Buying Piano Stools?
EALERS require a stock of piano
stools, scarfs, music cabinets, etc., at
all times, but more particularly during the
fall season, and there are few places where
they can find such a complete variety to
select from as at W. F. Masters' establish-
ment, 95 Fifth avenue, this city. Mr.
Masters will be pleased to send catalogues
or any other information desired in regard
to his wares, but dealers visiting the city
should not fail to pay him a visit.
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Better Times
Are moving right toward us and you
can secure a good slice of trade if you
handle the right Piano.
Henry F. Miller
Is the right Piano for you to handle.
It is well known and has always been
known as an instrument of the highest
grade. Let us tell you more about it,
Henry F. Miller & Sons' Piano Co,,
Boston, Mass.