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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW.
/EoWan Concerts in Boston.
Another "Crown" Talking Point.
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the treble strings are particularly difficult
to make and are peculiar to Naples, as the
Neapolitan sheep, from their small size and
leanness, afford the best raw material. The
small intestines are used for this purpose,
and are first carefully scraped, then steeped
in alkaline lyes, clarified with a little alum
for four or five days, until well bleached
and swollen; thev are next drawn through
an open brass thimble, and pressed against
it with the nail in order to smooth and
equalize the surface, after which they are
washed, spun, or twisted, and sulphured
during two hours, being finally polished by
friction and dried; sometimes they are sul-
phured twice or thrice before being dried,
and are polished between horsehair cords.
These strings are noted for their transpar-
ency, brilliancy, and clearness of tone; and,
besides Naples, the industry is carried on
in various other Italian localities, namely,
Gobbio, Foligno, Bologna, Venice, Verona
and Bassano.
WO ^Eolian concerts were given in
EORGE P. BENT, manufacturer of
Steinert Hall, Boston, last Tuesday
"Crown" pianos and organs, Chi-
afternoon and Thursday evening, with cago, secured a patent on March 31st for a
Gertrude Franklin, soprano, and Mr. Leo device which makes the piano absolutely
Scrrilz, 'cellist, as soloists at the first, and mouse proof. It is so constructed that the
Miss Lena Little, contralto, and Signor P. bottom, board and blocks and plate form a
A. Tirindelli, violinist, for the soloists at mouse-proof box in which the pedals are
the evening concert, and Mr. Vincent To- enclosed. This valuable device will be ap-
ledo as iEolian conductor at both.
plied to all the "Crown" pianos.
Apart from the artists the concerts pre-
sented an element of novelty in concert
Q. W. Ingalls & Co.
work, namely, the use of the ^Eolian for
accompaniments—which attracted a large
S long as organs are manufactured
assemblage of music lovers who applauded
there will be need of organ reed
enthusiastically the splendid program.
boards,
octave couplers and other supplies,
They were a unit in praise of the iEolian,
and
there
is no better place to procure them
both as an instrument for solo purposes, as
than
at
the
establishment of G. W. Ingalls
well as for accompaniments. The "Vor-
&
Co.,
25
Hermon
street, Worcester, Mass.
spiel," from " Die Meistersinger," Guil-
These
wares
have
long been prized for
mant s Marche Religieuse, and the march
their
reliability
and
excellence—hence
from the Queen of Sheba, which were
manufacturers
not
acquainted
with this
played on the ^olian vocalion, were mar-
house
will
not
be
mistaken
if
they look
velous, both for effects and tonarindividual-
An Australian Agency.
them
up
when
requiring
anything
in the
ity. These concerts were such a pro-
O PIANO HOUSES—A journalist of Sydney,
Australia, of ability, energy, and w th a
nounced success that all who were in atten- line of organ supplies.
thororgh knowledge of the Australian field,
dance are looking forward to their renewal
wishes to obtain the agency for a first-class piano
house. For particulars apply to P. R. M., care of
at a later date.
flusical Strings.
T
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THE MUSIC TKADK REVIEW, 3 East 14th street.
Kranich & Bach in the South.
HE fact appears that, even at this late
day, the Neapolitan provinces main-
tain their superiority in the production of
strings for musical instruments, and, as
formerly and from time immemorial, the
greatest care and dexterity are required on
the part of the workmen. It is said that
T
R. FELIX KRAEMER, representing
Kranich & Bach, manufacturers of
pianos, is in the city. These manufactur-
ers have one of the largest factories in
New York, and make in it every portion of
their celebrated pianos. They have been
in the business for more than thirty years,
Art in . .
and rank with the strongest and most
prosperous piano manufacturers in this
Piano Construction
country. Their instruments have only re-
is clearly evidenced in
cently been introduced in Mississippi, but T H E . . .
have already become popular. Mr. W. H.
Stowers is the agent for Mississippi, and
this fact means that the Kranich &
PIANOS. They are in advance in point of
Bach piano will soon be found in many
tonal effect and case architecture
households throughout the State.— Vicks- STORY & CLARK .
burg, Miss., Post.
Factories, Chicago
M
You ask
why the
Packard ?
Because it is an absolutely first-
class piano, sold at the lowest price
consistent with the highest grade
of material and workmanship.
Story & Clark
T H E . .
GflPEH
FT. WAYNE ORGAN CO.
FACTORIES
FT. WAYNE, IND.
Is a PIANO that will interest you, that is, if you are looking for a large,
well-proportioned instrument, of pleasing case design, of striking
appearance, possessed of a superb tone. All this, and recollect you can buy
it at a moderate price—extremely moderate, considering its excellence.
BROCKPORT PIANO M'FG- CO-
Factory.
BROCKPORT. N,Y
STAIB PIANO ACTION CO.,
Bourne Piano
134th St. & Brook Ave.
New York.
Celebrated for its tone, touch, design,
finish, durability and valuable improvements.
Write and find out about our new styles. . .
New York Representatives:
WiNTERROTH & CO.
105 E. 14th Street
WH. BOURNE & SON,
ESTABLISHED 1837.
Manufacturers. . . .
105 TREMONT ST., BOSTON, HAS-S.