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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW.
The Regina Music Box Co.
S
INCE its removal to extensive and com-
modious quarters at Rahway, N. J.,
this firm have been enabled to manufacture
their goods with considerably increased
facilities. They have just added two new
The "Gabler" Piano in Demand.
T
RADE with Ernest Gabler & Bro. is
booming along at a merry pace. They
are experiencing the fall revival of busi-
ness in a highly gratifying w r ay—by the
receipt of substantial orders from all parts
of the country.
The imposing and at-
tractive posters which they have used
throughout the city to advertise their
pianos have created much comment, and
have been of material service in stimulating
retail trade. Their business for the sum-
mer months has been unusually gratifying.
Davenport & Treacy Busy.
styles, Nos. 20 and 22, to their catalogue,
which are encased in beautifully finished
japanned boxes. The Regina Music Boxes
have taken a firm hold in the affections of
the musical public, and dealers find them
highly popular in all sections. We give
herewith an illustration of the latest
"Regina" innovation.
The Decker & Son Piano.
WEIL
WORTH
T
HE Davenport & Treacy Co. are in the
midst of what may be termed a
"boom." Owing to the opening of the
fall season heavy orders for plates are rap-
idly accumulating. The recent enlargement
of several departments gives them, how-
ever, increased capacity, and they are able
to fill all orders without unnecessary de-
lay. Col. Dan Treacy looks much benefited
by his two weeks' sojourn at his old
home in New Brunswick.
Chickering & Sons.
INVESTIGATING.
THEIR
T
HE
instruments
manufactured by
Decker & Son, 971-5 East 135th street,
have always commanded an excellent
reputation both for the quality of tone and
attractiveness of case. They are instru-
ments that should be seriously considered
by new dealers desirous of handling a
"money-maker," or by old dealers anxious
to make a change. Myron A. Decker, head
of this firm, is a progressive figure in the
realms of piano making, and his Elliptic
scale, which is used in the Decker & Son
piano, has won considerable notice and
praise. Decker & Son have a fine line of
instruments now ready which are well
worth investigation.
Increase of One=Third.
N indication of the growth of business
can be gleaned from the condition of
trade with Messrs. Strauch Bros., the cele-
brated makers of piano actions and keys, of
this city, who report that from the first to
the tenth of September they received one-
third more orders than during the same
period in the month of August. When
it is remembered that this firm are most
conservative in their statements the forego-
ing information is of value.
A
J. Thibouville=Lamy & Co.
EO. DEMARAIST, who represents
the interests of J. Thibouville-Lamy
& Co., of Paris, and who has lately re-
turned from a trip to the firm's different
factories in France, says that the prospects
for the coming fall trade are most promis-
ing.
In Europe also trade in general has
become more confident, which is largely
due to the steady and constant increase of
business in this countrv.
G
RETAIL
WAREROOMS
NOW
OPEN.
D
ECORATORS have put the finishing
touches on the Chickering warerooms
at the factory in Boston.
They now pre-
sent a dignified and imposing appearance,
and form an aesthetic setting for the fine
display of Chickering pianos which are on
exhibition. In last Sunday's papers Chick-
ering & Sons published a card notifying
the people of Boston and vicinity that they
had again assumed exclusive control of
their retail trade, and cordially inviting an
inspection of their commodious and well-
appointed warerooms, 791 Tremont street.
It is the intention of Chickering & Sons to
carry a large variety of styles in their ware-
rooms. This, aside from the retail trade,
will largely facilitate and aid dealers in
their purchases when visiting the factory.
Important Decision Affecting
Patents.
•
A
N important case of value to all inter-
ested in patents was decided by
Judge BischofT, in the Court of Common
Pleas, last Tuesday. The suit was brought
by the General Fixture Co. to recover roy-
alties on electric fixtures against H. P.
Drew and John May. The Court decided
that "it is well settled that a licensee of a
patent under a royalty contract cannot pro-
ceed to manufactuie and sell the patented
articles and resist a claim for royalties
upon the ground that the patents were in-
valid unless he gave notice of his intention
to repudiate the contract before the royal-
ties accrued. "
Messrs. Drew and May in their defense
claimed the patents had been declared in-
valid.
The plaintiffs demurred to the
answer as not being sufficient in law and
the Court sustained the demurrer.
The Hagen & Ruefer Piano.
A
N instrument which dealers speak
very favorably of is made by Hagen
& Ruefer, in that pretty little New Hamp-
shire town—Peterboro. They have set out
by not claiming it as superior to any other
piano made, but are selling it on its
merits, as a good instrument at the price,
and they are building up a nice trade which
is destined to grow in time to larger pro-
portions. Hagen & Ruefer have splendid
opportunities for factory enlargement in
Peterboro, and the) 7 will be able to handle
all the trade coming their way.
They
have now ready a variety of styles which
are worthy of investigation by dealers
anxious to procure a good, salable and re-
liable instrument. If it is impossible to
call at their factory it would be well to
write for catalogue and prices. The Hagen
& Ruefer piano is undoubtedly an excellent
instrument for the money, and should be-
Handsome Mehlin Pianos.
S
OME of the latest styles of pianos
turned out by Paul G. Mehlin & Sons,
467 West Fortieth street, are among the
prettiest seen around the trade this fall.
Those in walnut are particularly hand-
some.
Dealers evidently appreciate the
Mehlin pianos. "Business rapidly improv-
ing," is the latest report.
A Western Incorporation.
T
HE American Organ and Piano Co. is
the name of a new concern which has
been incorporated at Springfield, 111. The
capital stock is placed at $\o,ooo, and
Frank L. Shaw, John V. Dugan and
Horace F. White are named as incor-
porators.
J. Erlandsen.
J
ERLANDSEN, 172 Centre street,
manufacturer of piano-makers' tools,
etc.. is hardly able to fill all his orders
owing to the lack of workmen capable of
attending to the particular specialties of his
house.
He is endeavoring to catch up
with orders from last fall, which cer-
tainly is an infallible sign of the good
quality and popularity of his goods with
manufacturers.
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Randell & Co.
M
R. T. F. CHEVALIER, of the lately
founded firm of Randell & Co., piano
plates, whose factory in Greenpoint has
been in full operation the last three weeks,
expresses himself as well pleased with
the initiatory business done so far. With
practical men, like Fred. M. Randell and
Geo. Hafen, both of whom have been con-
nected with the plate foundry business
for many years, at the head of their force,
the firm should have no trouble in establish-
ing a speedy and sound reputation.