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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW.
knowledged by authorities to be the most
perfect and practical instrument on the
market. The light action piston valves
TWO GRADES, THE "GORDON HIGH GRADF." supersede- all others, as they reduce the
pressure on the valves to a minimum and
AND THE ''GORDON UNEXCELLED" THE
enable
the musician to run the scale quicker
"KAISER" CORNET A SPECIALTY OE
than
with
the old system. The light piston
THIS HOUSE A CHAT WITH
valves
wear
less than the old style, keep
/
,\^f ,H. FREE LAND.
the air longer, and are not complicated.
"The model of the cornet is perfect; it
HEN THE REVIEW
representative
is
manufactured with great care, and pos-
called at Hamilton S. Gordon's es-
sesses
the happy combination of power and
tablishment, 139 Fifth avenue, last Mon-
pureness
of tone. We expect quite a de-
day, Mr. W. H. Freeland, manager of the
mand
for
this special cornet as well as our
brass band and small goods ' epartment,
general
line
of band instruments the com-
was found struggling with a big mail and
a lot of work held over for his special di- ing fall.
"In our other departments we have no
rection, owing to an enforced absence last
week through illness-. In reply to inquiries reason to complain. There is a steady de-
about the brass band instrument trade, he mand for our small goods, and this morn-
ing's mail brought in an encouraging
said:
"We are unpacking several cases of in- number of important orders. Take it all
struments this morning, and have now on in all, you can say the Gordon house—at
hand sufficient stock to fill all orders. We least this department —is fairly active."
The Gordon Brass Band Instru=
ments.
W
THE KAISER CORNET
expect a boom in this special line during
the coming campaign, and are making pre-
parations accordingly. An elaborate cata-
logue of forty-eight pages, containing il-
lustrations and particulars of our brass
band instruments, is now in press, and will
be ready for the trade within the next week
or so.
"We are handling two grades of band in-
struments, which are termed the 'Gordon
High Grade' and the 'Gordon Unexcelled. 1
These instruments are made specially for us
in Germany, by one of the most experi-
enced makers, and are warranted to be
perfect in tone and finish, and equal, if not
superior, to any on the market.
"The 'Gordon High Grade' instruments
are sold at a popular price, while the 'Gor-
don Unexcelled' are of a higher grade, and
are fully guaranteed to be unexcelled in
workmanship as well as in quality of tone.
"We are making a special feature in con-
nection with our brass band trade of the
'Kaiser' cornet, which is quite a novelty,
being the only short-action piston-valve
cornet manufactured. It is a Distin model
with Courtois valves. The 'Kaiser' is ac-
w
THE
Kranich & Bach Catalogue.
A PUBLICATION
THAT WILL
HE READ WITH
CONSIDERABLE INTEREST.
T
HERE is much to commend in the
handsomely printed and attractively
gotten up catalogue which has just reached
us from Kranich & Bach, of this city.
First and foremost its brevity and lucidity
in statement of facts; its typographical ar-
rangement, particularly in bringing out the
important points in side captions, legal
style; its convenience in size, not occupy-
ing more than twelve pages of type, and
the innovation in placing illustrations of
the different pianos on one sheet in supple-
ment form.
Although limited in size, this catalogue
covers the ground very thoroughly, and
contains much that the trade will read with
considerable interest.
From a literary
standpoint it is forcibly and cleverly writ-
ten. It possesses many admirable points
in this respect which place it in advance of
any catalogue which has come under our
notice for some time.
Following the introduction, the main
points treated of are, "A Few Thoughts
and Facts," treating comprehensively of
the past, present and future of the Kranich
& Bach business, which is followed by a
definite statement on the next page that
"we make only one grade of piano—the very
highest—and none of the members of our
company are either directly or indirectly
interested in any other establishment or
make of piano, nor do we offer for sale any
other than the Kranich & Bach pianos."
The distinctive features of the pianos are
then fully described, and their special
points of superiority set forth. Among
these striking and novel improvements are
the metallic action rack, patent damper
head, brass sticker socket, patent music
desk or note rest in upright pianos, newly
designed open backs, patent fall-board, the
improved metal frame, patent double re-
peating action, spiral spring washer.
Then follows a brief description of their
spacious factory on Twenty-third street, an
illustration of which appears on the back
cover page, followed by reference to their
grand and upright pianos, prices, terms,
testimonials and awards, with a partial list
of prominent musicians and teachers who
use and recommend the Kranich & Bach
pianos.
The illustrations of pianos include style
A, parlor grand; style B, concert grand;
style C, boudoir upright; style CX, style
D and style F, cabinet grands. Archi-
tecturally these pianos arc most attractive.
The oval panel effects and the charming
variety of design in legs, pilasters and side
panels, which is different in each instru-
ment, lend a certain individuality and ad-
mirable effect which pleases.
In every respect this catalogue is a credit
to Kranich & Bach, and its publication can-
not fail to be of great benefit.
I). G. PKEIII ER & Co.. Washington, D.
C , are extensively advertising the Hazel
ton, which they represent in that city, as
the nv>st expensively made piano. They
invite a critical examination of the same.
AT the annual meeting of the Music
Publishers' Association of the United
States held last week, the following officers
were unanimously re-elected: J. F. Bowers,
Lyon & Healy, Chicago, 111., president;
G. S. Spalding, Spalding & Gray, New
York, vice-president; C. B. Baylej 7 , John
F. Ellis & Co., Washington, D. C , secre-
tary; E. S. Cragin, C. H. Ditson & Co.,
New York, treasurer.
E. G. GOTTSCHALK, formerly with Gilde-
meester & Kroeger, is now connected with
the Beachside Inn, Green's Farm, Conn.
are noied for their font- singing qua : .' _, • 1
tone and great durability.
i'be m<. 3
profitable Piano for dealers to bancite.
CELEBRATED
STE
STEGER & CO., Manufacturers,
Factory, Columbia Heights.
285 WABASH AVENUE. CHICAGO