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THE MUSIC TRADE HEVIFW
F. A. WARD, piano and organ dealer,
Newark, N. J., intends, it is said, to enter
into the manufacture of pianos next fall.
B. H. JANSSEN, secretary of the Mathushek
& Son Piano Co., has written another
charming set of waltzes, entitled "Sweet
Memories of Youth," which have been
published by M. B. Janssen & Co., 542
West Fortiteh street. They are destined to
make a "hit."
A DISPATCH from Savannah, Ga., says:
The police and city authorities are baffled
by the discovery of attempts to burn the
Whitfield Building, in which the Savannah
post office is located, and the Schwarz Build-
ing, one of the finest business buildings in
Sales are Made
in these fin de siecle days by men who are
thoroughly conversant down to the minut-
est details with that which they offer to
prospective customers. A piano salesman
will obtain much more satisfactory results
if he acquaints himself with the mystery of
the action and technical analysis of the
instrument. He can do this
By Studying:
"The Piano"
the best book ever written, and so pro-
nounced by the highest experts, on the art
of tuning and regulating. It thoroughly
acquaints the reader with the grand, the
upright, the square piano on a scientific
basis. It is illustrated with carefully
designed diagrams accurately numbering
and naming each part of the instrument.
It should be in every salesman's library.
Tuners, whether amateurs or experts,
recognize it as the standard work of their
craft. No "kit" is complete without it.
Cloth bound, over one hundred pages.
Sent post paid on receipt of one dollar.
Edward Lyman Bill
3 East 14th Street
New York
THE
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Publisher
the city, which is partly occupied by the
Ludden & Bates Music House. The at-
tempt t~ burn the Schwarz Building was
made during the night. The evidence of
both attempts is so conclusive as to forbid
any other theory than that of incendiarism.
THE Huntington Piano Co. is rapidly
getting settled in its new shop and increas-
ing its force as fast as possible The com-
pany is about 100 pianos behind in orders
now, and it will take it some time to catch
up. A new office telephone has just been
put in.—Ansonia, Conn., Sentinel.
WM. ROHLFING, the veteran music trade
dealer,
of Milwaukee, was in town the clos-
THE Peoria Piano and Organ Co., Peoria,
ing
days
of last week. The object of his
111., certified to an increase in capital stock
visit
was
partly business and pleasure.
from $12,000 to $25,000.
J. B. BERNARD, music dealer, Quebec,
Can., who was recently arrested on a charge
of having obtained money under false pre-
tenses, has been committed to stand his
trial at the coming term of the Court of
Queen's Bench. The inquiry into the
charge against Bernard's son is still going
on. The accused was admitted to bail.
THE Emerson Piano Co , Boston, received
several good orders during the past week.
One from a dealer in Amsterdam, this
State, was for three pianos.
GEORGE GEMUNDER'S eightieth birthday
was suitably celebrated last Monday even-
ing at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John
Wagner, Remsen street, Astoria. There
were over twenty-eight of his next of kin
present.
THE Ann Arbor Organ Co. has received
word from its London, Eng., representa-
tives, that they will display the Ann Arbor
organ as one of the special features of the
Musical Exposition to be held in June.
An Australian Agency.
O PIANO HOUSES—A journalist of Sydney,
Australia, of ability, energy, and with a
thorough knowledge of the Australian field,
wishes to obtain the agency for a first-class piano
house. For particulars apply to P. R. M., care of
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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW, 3 East 14th street.
You ask
why the
Packard ?
Art in . .
Piano Construction
Because it is an absolutely first-
class piano, sold at the lowest price
consistent with the highest grade
of material and workmanship.
is clearly evidenced in
THE. . .
Story & Clark
PIANOS. They are in advance in point of
tonal effect and case architecture
STORY & CLARK
.
Factories, Chicago
C8PEN
AT a recent meeting of the piano dealers
of Rochester, N. Y., resolutions of regret
were passed relative to the death of William
Henry Martin, of J. W. Martin & Son, who
died recently in that city.
GRINNELL BROS., of Detroit, Mich., have
secured the agency for the pianos made by
the Hallet & Davis Co., of Boston. Their
first order was for three car loads, an un-
doubted proof of their determination to
make these instruments well and widely
known through the State of Michigan.
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. . .
WH. BOURNE <& SON,
New York Representatives:
WINTERROTH & CO.
105 E. 14th Street.
ESTABLISHED 1837.
Manufacturers. . . .
105 TREMONT ST., BOSTON