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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
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marble and onyx as well. It cannot be
shown to advantage in a photographic
reproduction.
Mr. Heuer writes us that business condi-
tions have been good with them during the
present year.
Long live Enrique Heuer, of the land of
President Diaz.
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The Majestic" Piano—Style E.
Haines Pianos for Wesleyan
College.
LARGEST INDIVIDUAL SALE EVER MADE BY A
SOUTHERN HOUSE OF HIGH GRADE PIANOS.
A
NOVEL sight was witnessed in Macon
this afternoon, when eight drays left
the Southern railway freight depot bearing
eight upright pianos consigned to F. A.
Guttenberger & Co., the well-known Macon
music house.
The procession left the depot about two
o'clock. On the end of each box in large
letters is marked "For Wesleyan College."
•This is the shipment of pianos that was
made from Haines Bros, factory in New
York a few days ago, and represents the
largest individual sale of pianos ever made
by a Southern house at one time.
The pianos, which are strictly high grade
instruments of the celebrated Haines
make, were sold by F. A. Guttenberger &
Co. to Wesleyan College, to be used in the
musical department of that famous old in-
stitution. This itself is sufficient evidence
of the excellence of the pianos, for, of
course, none but the purest toned and alto-
gether most desirable instruments would
be used by an educational institution where
music is a chief branch. In addition to the
excellent workmanship which is always
characteristic of Haines' piano, the manu-
facturers have exercised particular care and
have been unusually lavish in the finish
given to these instruments, as they repre-
sent the banner piano sale of the year.
Professor Guttenberger has been in the
music trade all of his life, and no man in
the country has a better reputation as an
expert. He is not only a talented musician
and an expert in the trade, but is besides
a man of the highest integrity, and one
whose word can alwa3 7 S be relied upon. It
is because of his long established reputation
and the confidence reposed in him by the
people that he has within the past few
years, since leaving the old firm of J. W.
Burke & Co. to enter business for himself,
managed to build up a business that is now
equaled by few houses in the country.
Professor Guttenberger is justly proud of
the sale of eight pianos to old Wesleyan,
for such sales are seldom made, and, it
must be conceded,, are lasting tributes not
only to the merits of the instruments them-
selves, but to the integity and standing of
the firm selling them.
W
E take pleasure in presenting herewith an illustration of one of the popular
creations of the Spies Piano Mfg. Co., of this city—Style E " T h e Majestic."
This instrument is made up in Circassian and American walnut, figured mahogany and
oak. The design is handsome and quietly elegant, and could not fail to attract attention
in any warerooms.
The case of this piano is double veneered ; rolling fall and stationary concave name
board in rear of keys ; full swinging upper frame forming an extension music-desk ;
square panel openings with moulding set in ; solid hand-carved raised panels ; artistic
trusses and pilasters ; hardwood open back in cabinet finish ; full iron frame; three
strings in unison ; overstrung scale; grand repeating action ; nickel-plated brackets and
action rail ; superior felt hammers ; selected ivory keys and polished sharps; continuous
silver-plated hinges on top and fall board ; three nickeled pedals ; patent muffler or
practice stop.
" T h e Majestic " scales are scientifically drawn, and the tone in consequence is rich,
full and sympathetic. The touch is easy and elastic, being regulated with the greatest
care, and the finish satisfying. All pianos leaving the factory are carefully inspected
and tested and fully warranted for a term of years.
The "Opera" Piano.
I
F hard work and intelligent planning
amount to anything, the "Opera'.' pi-
anos manufactured by Peek & Son will be
heard from this fall. George Peek is go-
ing to pay particular attention to the whole-
sale trade, and to this end is making a
number of improvements in the "Opera"
styles. Their new style " A " with music
drawers and mandolin-zither attachment,
possesses two novel features which make
this piano an easy seller, and a money
maker for the dealer.
The number of dealers handling the
"Opera" are unanimous in praising its
musical and selling qualities, and when
the improved times come our way after
election, their popularity is certain to
be augmented throughout the entire
country.
Retail trade has been very fair with
Peek & Son, and during the last two weeks
Professor Guttenberger invites all of his particularly a decided improvement was
friends, and especially all the musical peo- manifest. George Peek is a pushing and
ple of Macon, to call at his store this week progressive man, and he proposes to do
and see Wesleyan's new pianos. They will some splendid work in behalf of the exten-
prove full of interest for all.—"Macon sion of business for the "Opera" piano
News," Macon, Ga.
during the closing months of 1896.
Piano Dealer Assigns.
FALSE
REPORTS ALLEGED
TO HAVE
EMBAR-
RASSED T. G. BURTON & CO.
T
HOMAS G. BURTON, who has been
conducting a piano, organ and musi-
cal supply house at No. 223 East Broad
street, Richmond Va., under the firm name
of Thomas G. Burton & Co., made an as-
signment last week to R. L. Haynes, trus-
tee.
Liabilities are placed at $7,000, while
the value of the assets is not given. The
deed states that by reason of the breach of
contract on the part of two wholesale houses
for the sale of such instruments, Mr. Bur-
ton was deprived of stock and credit. It
further says that this action on the part of
these concerns was based on false reports.
The assignment was made to avoid loss and
expense by suits. The property conveyed
consists of the stock of pianos, organs, etc.,
at No. 223 East Broad street, all notes,
book accounts, leases, choses in action due
the said Thomas G. Burton & Co., etc.
M. G. NICHOLS, formerly
of
Gould &
Nichols, Burlington, Vt., is contemplating
opening a music store in Portland, Me.