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Music Trade Review

Issue: 1895 Vol. 21 N. 9

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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW,
Trade-Mark No. 27,016. Mouth Har-
monicas. C. Bruno & Son, New York
City. A fac-simile of the signature "John
Philip Sousa." Used since May 1, 1895.
The "Behning" Piano.
DEALERS WOULD DO WELL TO INQUIRE ABOUT
TERRITORY.
F you want to see some handsome pianos,
carefully finished, artistic as to case
work, and possessing a tone quality which
HIS department is edited by Bishop &
545,610. Clarinet. G. F. Pruefer, Prov- is even in all registers, you should drop in to
Imirie, Patent Attorneys, 605 and 607 idence, R. T. A vulcanized rubber cover- the factory of Behning Piano Co., 1955 Park
avenue. After an examination it will be
Seventh street, Washington, D. C. All re- ing is cemented to the wooden tube.
conceded that the Behning piano of to-day
quests for information should be addressed
is
superior to anything turned out from this
to them and will be answered through these
house
heretofore, and that is saying a great
columns free of charge.
deal, for the "Behning" has always been
PATENTS ISSUED SEPT. 7TH.
in demand and has enjoyed an excellent
reputation.
Too much credit cannot be given the
Behning Piano Co. for the indefatigable la
bor they have manifested in the up-building
of their business during the past year. In
the face of dull times, they have quietly
and without any display won the confidence
of the trade to such an extent that their fu-
Uire prosperity and success is inevitable.
545,659. Music Leaf Turner. W. B. Not only have old dealers taken to the
Purdy, Corsica, Pa. Turning arms are "Behning" of '95, but new and valuable
mounted at the base of the desk and cords agencies have been secured. At the pres-
which hold the leaves run from said arms ent time Gustave Behning is making a trip
to the top of the desk.
as far West as Kansas City, and gratifying
assurances have been received at the fac-
tory in the shape of orders that the "Behn-
ing" is going to be mighty popular this
fall.
Henry and Gustave Behning are work-
ing energetically to place the name of Behn-
ing Piano Co. in a foremost place in the
trade, and they are going to do so by mak-
545,831. Organ Reed Milling Machine.
545,814. Piano Frame. G. D. B. Pres- ing instruments that will deserve support.
H. .B. Tibbitts, Geneva, O., assignor to
Dealers would do well to inquire about
Chas. N, Rand, same place, and E. G. cott and M. A. Noweli, Concord, N. H.,
open
territory.
Wetherbee, Painesville, O. Improvements assignors to the Prescott Piano Co., same
are in the details of construction, which place. The veneering is secured between
H. E. CHUTE, traveling representative
expedite the operation, prevent variations an offset of the metallic frame and the
in the work, and prevent the tongue from wrest plank, so that it will be held in place for H. Lehr & Co., Easton, Pa., is making
a trip through the New England States.
being split while the reed is being milled. if the glue failed to perform its duty.
I
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Strich&Zeidler
Piano Manufacturers, cor. Brook Ave. &
134th St., New York.
The Strich & Zeidler piano has the exclu-
sive Position in the New York State
Building at the Atlanta Exposition.
If you are looking for the right instru-
ment at the right price you
will advance your interests
if you examine
*A
the
An instrument, as
its name implies, is
noble in proportions
and in musical ef-
fects Its price, however, is
low, probably the lowest for a
thoroughly well-made piano.
SPIES PIANO MFG.
CO (Incor.)
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Lincoln Ave., Southern Boulevard, E. 132d & 133d Sts., N. Y.
KROEGER
IVrOC^Cr r l d n U V O . Incorporated
Hanufac-
Upright Pianos of a Reliable Grade at a medium price. Remember to
tureis of look up the "Kroeger." It will please you. It is sold at the right price.
524 to 532 East 134th St., New York

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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW.
Of this total we sent abroad during July
867 organs, valued at $52,158, showing
quite an increase in our export trade; the
exports for the previous July having only
amounted to 728 organs exported, which
were valued at $42,572. The seven months'
total also shows a perceptible increase,
5,510 organs being exported this year, val-
ued at $320,105, as compared with 4,547
organs exported last year, valued at $283,-
WASHINGTON, D. C,
T
Sept. 16, 1895.
HE following interesting statistics per-
taining to musical instruments and
kindred lines, are for the month of July,
the latest period for which the official
figures have been compiled by the Treas-
ury Department.
The dutiable imports of musical instru-
ments for July amounted to $129,331, an
immense increase over the imports of last
July, which amounted to $36,677. The
seven months' total also shows a large in-
crease in the importation of musical instru-
ments. During the seven months of 1895
we imported $643,395 worth, against $254,-
907 worth imported in 1894.
Our exports of musical instruments show
a slight increase. The total exports for
July amounted to $86,512, against $81,674
worth exported last July.
The seven
months' total ending with July shows mu-
sical instruments exported to other coun-
tires to the value of $576,412, against the
total for the same period of time last year,
which amounted to $523,797.
7*5-
During July we exported 55 pianofortes,
valued at $13,533. Last July we exported
78, which were valued at $21,332. The
seven months' total for this year shows 423
pianos shipped to other countries, the
value of which was $106,582, against 369
pianos exported last year, valued at $104,-
118.
Our exports of all other musical instru-
ments and parts thereof, show a steady
gain. Last July we exported $17,770
worth, while this July our exports amount-
ed to $20,821 worth. The seven months'
total for last year shows exports to the
amount of $135,964, as compared with
$149,725 worth exported this year.
The dutiable re-exports of musical in-
struments for July show a falling off; $1,-
638 worth were re-exported this July, as
compared with $2,801 worth last July.
The seven months' total shows $4,004
worth of musical instruments re-exported
this year, against $6,205 worth re-exported
in 1894.
Sheet music was imported free to the
value of $139,924 in July. Last July the
imports amounted to $126,435. The seven
months' total ending in July footed up
$894,359 this year, against $929,969 worth
imported last year.
The free re-exports of sheet music show
a large increase, amounting to $1,111 in
July, against $524 worth re-exported last
July. The total for seven months amount-
ed this year to $32,047, as compared with
$11,301 worth re-exported last year.
Our imports of free animal ivory amount-
ed in July to 31,208 pounds, valued at $69,-
905. Last July our imports of ivory were
larger, being 41,861 pounds, valued at
$139,134. The total for the seven months
of 1895 amounted to 140,079 pounds of
ivory, valued at $383,792, as compared
with 131,343 pounds, valued at $402,192,
imported in 1894.
There were no re-exports of animal ivory
in July, 1894. The re-exports for July of
this year amounted to 1,680 pounds, valued
at $1,750. The total for the year shows a
large falling off, being 10,110 pounds re-
exported this year, valued at $8,313, against
25,356 pounds, valued at $10,540, re-export-
ed last vear.
Remaining in customs waiehouses in July
were musical instruments to the value of
$82,981, against $122,887 worth last July.
Sheet music to the value of $35,755 re-
mained in the warehouse this July, as com-
pared with $53,318 worth last July.
No ivory remained in the warehouse in
July of either year.
A New Star
In the piano constellation will appear
next month. It will be brilliant; watch for
it; you zvill be interested; may be that yon
will wish to approach nearer. It ivill be the
Reimers
// will be first seen in the city of
Poughkeepsie, N. Y. Write us
about it and we will tell yon
something that will interest rou.
Ponghkeepie,

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