Music Trade Review

Issue: 1896 Vol. 23 N. 18

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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
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Another /Eolian Brochure.
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gold and colors" would about
adequately describe the latest effort of the
/Eolian Co., this city, in the line of artistic
brochures.
We have been favored with an advance
copy of this truly elegant booklet, shortly
to be placed in the hands of the trade, and
are enabled herewith to re-produce a speci-
men page thereof.
The /Eolian Co. have undoubtedly set the
pace for the entire trade in the matter of
artistic advertising, and to say that they
have, in this instance, surpassed all their
previous efforts is sufficient testimony to
the excellence of the booklet in question.
The "souvenir"—for such it might be
rightly called—consists of twenty-four
pages of printed matter and half-tone por-
traits; the former, in terse language, testify-
ing to the artistic attributes of the /Eolian ;
the latter, bearing eloquent and convincing
testimony of the esteem in which the /Eolian
is held by the most prominent artists and
greatest virtuosi of the day.
The typographical excellence of the book-
let is beyond criticism; the cover—printed
in blue and gold—is a poem of creative de-
sign and artistic achievement; the balance
of the printed pages is in perfect harmony
with the exterior.
We are convinced that the trade will fully
appreciate this splendid effort of the
JE )lian Co. and feel assured that the work
will not only be well received by /Eolian
agents, but be much appreciated by the
buying public into whose hands it is des-
tined to fall.
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/ Melba, Calve, Nordica, and
Eames are among the many
celebrated musicians who have
endorsed the Aeolian. Musicians
not only give expression to their ap-
proval of the Aeolian by means of written
testimonials, but they show their appreciation of
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it in a far more convincing way—they purchase
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Among the professional musicians from whom
we have received orders and to whom we have
supplied instruments are Paderewski, Edouard De
Reszke, Italo Campanini, Miss Lillian Blauvelt, and
Mme. Nordica.
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It seems almost incredible that an instrument the
playing of which requires no skill that cannot be ac-
quired by any one with a few hours' practice should be
sufficiently artistic to satisfy the exacting requirements of
such critical musicians as those named. It is difficult
to believe our claims for the Aeolian, because the in-
strument is so remarkable that even a moderate state-
ment of its capabilities sounds like an exaggeration. -J&
Investigate it. See and hear it. Let us send you a
book describing it.
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Prices, $210,00 to $1500.00
The Aeolian Company
18 West 23d St., New York.
Boston:
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Chicago:
Lyon & Healy. As^f
M. Steinert & Sons Co.
Philadelphia: C. J. Heppe & Son.
And dealers generally throughcut the country
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Piano Making in Tennessee.
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B. SOCIN & SON, who recently en-
gaged in the manufacture of pianos
in Knoxville, Tenn., exhibited their first
piano, a mahogany upright, handsomely
carved, at the Chamber of Commerce
Building, in that city, Thursday night of
last week. The instrument, both as to
finish, appearance and tone, pleased all
those present. It is said that a number of
prominent citizens are interesting them-
selves in the augmentation of the capital of
the new concern so as to afford a larger
development of the business.
It is pertinent to note that this is not
the first piano factory in .Tennessee, for in
the early days of Wartburg, Morgan county,
Tenn., a piano factory was in operation.
We understand it was established in 1854
by the late Charles F. Gerding, the grand-
father of Harvey H. Hannah, of Oliver
Springs. Mr. Gerding was a well-to-do,
prosperous merchant of New York city,
and on account of ill health went to the
mountains of Tennessee. He carried a
ship load of Germans to Wartburg, many
of whom and their descendants are scattered
all over East Tennessee.
The German people had the piano factory
in operation until the civil war put a stop
to it. Many of the pianos that they made
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are still preserved in Morgan, Cumberland,
Scott and Roane counties. The war ended
piano making in Tennessee.
Bill of Sale Not a Confidential
Communication.
N the Special County Court, Rochester,
N. Y., Judge Carnahan handed down
an order last Saturday requiring Horace
McGuire to answer certain questions which
he declined to answer before the referee in
the matter of the examination of Joseph
Monk in supplementary proceedings. This
is a proceeding growing out of one of the
Derrick note cases, particulars of which ap-
peared in last week's REVIEW.
McGuire is a law student in Hubbell &
McGuire's office. He was asked about a
bill of sale which he drew up, by which
Monk's wife transferred a piano to a third
person whose identity Horace J. Tuttle,
who has a judgment against Monk, wishes
to discover. McGuire refused to answer,
claiming his privilege as a law clerk.
Judge Carnahan evidently does not consid-
er that the drawing of a bill of sale comes
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under the head of a confidential communi-
cation and so young McGuire will have to
tell who bought the piano. As soon as he
does this a replevin action will probably be
immediately commenced against its posses-
sor before the instrument takes wings and
disappears again.
They Know a Good Thing.
HE Sterling Co., of Derby, Conn., are
making a "ten strike" with their new
style cabinet grand piano. The design is
"a thing of beauty," and its interior finish
and construction throughout is in line with
the reputation which the Sterling instru-
ments have won wherever sold. The Sterl-
ing Co. are experiencing quite a boom in
trade just now, and large orders are coming
in daily from all over the country. The
dealers evidently know a "good thing" and
they are certainly "pushing" it for what it
is worth.
T
ROTH & ENGELHARDT, the popular piano
action makers, St. Johnsville, N. Y., are
working on a simplified upright action
which they expect will be a big success.
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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
Gleanings at the Golden Gate.
BUSINESS OUTLOOK UNUSUALLY PROMISING-
MME. ISLOOMFIELD-ZE1SLER MAKES A KIG HIT
WITH THE STEINWAY
KOHLER & CHASE —
BYRON MAUZV CLOSES A NUMBER OF
SALES CONTINGENT UPON M ' K I N L E Y ' S
ELECTION — THE ENTERPRISING ZE-
NO MAUVAIS CO.—VISITORS TO
THE CITY.
SAN
FRANCISCO, NOV. 13,
1896.
USINESS still continues its cheerful
and encouraging outlook. Reports
from the South indicate a decided improve"
ment and more orders are being placed.
The event of the week was the appear-
ance of Mme. Bloomfield-Zeisler, who
played at Metropolitan Temple for the first
time last Tuesday. The first audience was
rather small for this artist to face but the
enthusiasm made up for the lack of num-
bers. The succeeding recitals were largely
attended and those yet to be given will
probably draw crowded houses. Mme.
Zeisler has been accepted in San Francisco
as the equal of any pianist who has ever
come to the Coast. Her programs have
shown her versatility and ability in all
styles of execution. The magnificent
Steinway grand responded perfectly to her
delicate touch, and each whisper of a tone
permeated every part of the great temple
and evoked many complimentary comments
from the audience.
Kohler & Chase are daily receiving letters
announcing the improved condition in the
country. They are getting new goods
every day and are building up quite a
foreign trade. They are sending a great
deal of band and orchestra music to Aus-
tralia, and instruments to Honolulu and
the West Coast of Mexico, and recently
filled an order for Alaska.
Byron Mauzy says the election of Mc-
Kinley has restored confidence, and he has
already closed a number of sales that were
waiting for the result. He himself has
placed orders for several car-loads to be
shipped immediately. Prof. W. J. Batch-
elder will give a musical evening at Byron
Mauzy Hall early in December; Mr. E.
Steinegger, the pianist, is preparing an
elaborate program to be given at the same
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hall, and Mr. Abe Sundland's pupils will
give a recital there before the holidays.
TheZeno Mauvais Music Co. have secured
the services of the Quaker City Quartette
to sing its publications, beginning next
week with "MaAngeline" at theOrpheum.
They have a new song in press—a quartette
by Shawhan, entitled, "When Mary Was
Making the Tea." Goldthorpe & Co., of
New York, the popular manufacturers of
stereopticon slides, have just completed
fine sets of slides for the two descriptive
songs entitled, "A Convict's Hope" and
"That Is Love," both of which were pub-
lished by the Zeno Mauvais Co.
A. J. Palmer, the Sacramento represen-
tative of the Steinway, the Emerson and
the Newton pianos, was in town this week.
He intends to improve the appearance of
his store by putting in a handsome new
front and adding a couple of stories, which
will make his corner an imposing one.
Sherman Clay & Co. have a magnificent
window display this week of their Courtois
and Mahillon band instruments. They are
arranged artistically on a pale green back-
ground and attract a great deal of atten-
tion.
Charles Tonk, of William Tonk & Bro.,
New York, passed through this city en
route for Los Angeles, where he will stop
several weeks visiting a relative.
De Volney Everett, of the Ivers & Pond
Piano Co., is in the city.
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flay Irwin's Bully Song.
NOTICE TO THE TRADE AND ALL OTHERS
WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.
T
HE AVhite-Smith Music Publishing Co.,
Boston, Mass., call the attention of
music dealers to the following extract from
a decree of perpetual injunction issued
under date of October 12, 1896, by his hon-
or, Judge Joseph McKenna of the Ninth
Circuit, Northern District of California,
in our case vs. The Zeno Mauvais Music Co. :
" It is ordered, adjudged and decreed, by the
Court, that the copyright referred to in complain-
ant's bill, being copyright of the United States,
granted unto Charles E. Trevathan, and assigned
to the complainant herein, by assignment dated
February 18, 1896, is a good and valid copyright,
and that said Trevathan was the original author
and composer of the words and music of the song
covered thereby; and that said defendant has in-
fringed the said copyright and upon the exclusive
rights under the same.
" I t is further ordered, adjudged and decreed,
that the respondent, the Zeno Mauvais Music Com-
pany, its officers, agents, servants, attorneys,
workmen and employees, and each of them and
all persons acting for and on behalf of said re-
spondent, be and they are hereby forever and per-
petually enjoined and restrained from copying,
publishing, selling or offering for sale the copy-
righted song and musical composition entitled,
' May Irwin's Bully Song,' as copyrighted and
published by the complainant herein, and from pub-
lishing, selling or offering for sale the alleged song
and musical composition entitled, ' T h e New
Bully,' or any colorable imitation of the , c ong and
musical composition entitled, ' May Irwin's Bully
Song, 1 whether of words or music or both."
"THE KING OF HARPS"
The Apollo Harp
The latest improvements in these
instruments place them clearly in
the lead. Dealers should investi-
gate their merits. The wonderful
transposing keyboard enables the
performer to play in all keys. .:.
A discord impossible. .:. .:. .:.
MANUFACTURED BY
FLAGG MANUFACTURING CO.
110 Lincoln 5treet, Boston, Mass.
New York Office and Salesrooms, 419 Broadway,
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FRANK 5CRIBNER
Manager
OLISH
A BOON TO THE PIANO DEALER
Knowing and fully realizing the very great difficulties experienced by the dealer in keeping their stock
in selling and presentable condition, in the matter of external appearance, we have placed upon the market
a polish that will at once remove these difficulties and enable the dealer (at very little time and expense) to
keep his stock in salable condition, by simply following the directions, as found plainly printed on each bottle.
A Trial Bottle Will Convince You
The surface of a Piano will not cloud or have a smoky appearance after using it, and upon proper
application it will remove this cloudy appearance so often seen, and found on the best make of Pianos,
provided the polish is applied as directed.
It will cause no injury to the Piano, as we have used it successfully on our own make, and sold
thousands of bottles to our customers, who have been loud in their praise of it.
TRIAL BOTTLE, 3 0 CTS. BY HAIL
Address, P E E K
riANUFACTURERS OF THE OPERA PIANO
& S O N , (Polish Department)
Broadway and West 47th Street, New York

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