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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
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Honored Steinways Memory.
ACTION TAKEN BY THE NEW YORK AND BOSTON
TRADE ASSOCIATIONS — RESOLUTIONS
PASSED—A GRACEFUL CHICKER-
ING ACT STEINWAY DEAL- .
ERS PRESENT AT THE
FUNERAL.
MMEDIATELY after the death of Wil-
liam Steinvvay was announced, the
American Piano Manufacturers Association
issued a call for a special meeting which was
held last Tuesday, when it was voted to at-
tend the funeral in a body; also that an ap-
pro priate floral emblem be sent by the Asso-
ciation. A committee was also appointed
consisting of the following members:
Robt. Proddow, F. G. Smith, W. F. Deck-
er, R. M. Walters, W. D. Dutton, to draft
resolutions to be submitted to the Associa-
tion at its regular meeting next Tuesday.
Among the Steinway agents who were
also present at the funeral, we noticed
William Rohlfing, of Milwaukee; Morris
Steinert, New Haven; Alexander Steinert,
Boston; E. F. Droop, Washington; Her-
man Leiter, Syracuse; Otto Bollman, St.
Louis; Edwin A. Potter, Chicago; J. B.
Woodford, Philadelphia; Cluett Bros., Al-
bany; Charles Pabst, Wilkesbarre, Pa.;
Ernest Urchs, Cincinnati, Geo. C. Cox,
Rochester, Robt. Denton and Wm. Daniels,
Buffalo.
Seldom indeed has the public mourning
been so manifest on the death of a noted
man as in Mr. Steinway's case. The flags
on all the public and private buildings
were at half mast until after the funeral.
There was one particularly graceful act
which we noticed. We refer to the mourn-
ing emblems which were placed on the ex-
terior of Chickering Hall, and the closing
of the Chickering warerooms on the day of
Mr. Steinway's funeral. Mr. George H.
Chickering, president of Chickering &
Sons, came on from Boston specially to
attend the funeral services. He called at Mr.
Steinway's late residence and was present
at the obsequies at the Leiderkranz Hall.
The Boston Music Trade Association
also convened a special meeting at which
it was voted a delegation be appointed to
attend the funeral. The members who
were appointed and who came to New
York were: Henry F. Miller, Edward P.
Mason, P. H. Powers, Alexander Steinert,
E. N. Kim ball, Chandler W. Smith and J.
H. Gibson. The following resolutions
were adopted:
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WHEREAS, in the death of William Steinway,
a leader among men has passed from our midst,
and feeling keenly the loss which this event cre-
ates, we would place on record our sentiments of
friendship and esteem. Therefore:
RESOLVED, that in the death of William Stein-
way the piano manufacturing trade of America
has lost its most distinguished member.
RESOLVED, that we desire to recognize at this
time our sincere admiration for Mr. Steinway's
honorable career as a citizen, merchant and man.
He enforced, by daily example, those traits of
character which are always contributing to a bet-
ter human society, a nobler business world, and a
finer American'manhood.
RESOLVED, that we hereby express our appre-
ciation of the unceasing energy which marked his
years, so that we see him at the end of his course
still in the vieor and prime of usefulness and res-
pect. His outlook over life was large and varied,
his interests many and helpful.
RESOLVED, that we believe such an inspiring
example will long continue to light the way for
those who are seeking an honorable pathway up
from the sources of humble circumstances. Rec-
ognized by royalty, proffered high positions, hold-
ing offices of great trust, Mr. Steinway was always
a lover of justice, progress and peace.
RESOLVED, that these resolutions be placed
upon our records, and that copies be forwarded to
Mr. Steinway's family and Messrs. Steinway &•
Sons, with our deep sympathy and friendly
wishes.
ALEXANDER STEINERT,
EDWARD P. MASON,
EDWIN N. KIMBALL.
Committee.
^Eolian News.
M
ISS Dora Valesca Becker, the well-
known violinist, will appear as solo-
ist at to-day's iEolian Recital, West Twen-
ty-third street.
W. B. Tremaine is not expected back
from his extended road trip before Christ-
mas. He is in Chicago at the time of writ-
ing.
Juanito Manen, the Spanish boy violin-
ist, was re-introduced to a New York audi-
ence by Mr. F. Toledo, of the ^Eolian Co.,
on Thursday afternoon last. The recital
took place at the ^olian Co.'s Recital
Hall, West Twenty-third street, before a
large and appreciative audience. The first
and last selections on the program were
accompanied on the ^Eolian by Mr. Vin-
cente Toledo. The concert was an em-
phatic success.
Well, Well! What Next!
Amos C. James.
NE of the well-known piano makers of
the old school, and senior member
of the firm of James & Holstrom, this city,
died last Monday, Nov. 30th, at his resi-
dence, 13 West Eighteenth street, after an
illness of three weeks.
, Mr. James was born in Albany, N. Y.,
seventy-two years ago. He was a pupil of
James H. Grovesteen, a well-known New
York figure who was in business in Albany
in 1840. He was later employed in the fac-
tory of Boardman & Gray, where he ac-
quired a thorough training as a piano maker.
He organized the firm of Marshall, James
& Traver, which was subsequently suc-
ceeded by Marshall & Wendell, a name
well known at the present time. He served
in the Civil War, after which he worked in
Baltimore. He became a resident of New
York in '71, being employed in the Brad-
bury factory. In '74 he joined with An-
dreas Holstrom and organized the present
firm of James & Holstrom. A widow and
two daughters survive him.
The funeral services were held last Wed-
nesday morning at St. Bartholomew's
Church, this city. The interment was in
Woodlawn.
The American Piano Manufacturers'
Association of this city at a special meeting
held on Tuesday last appointed a committee
consisting of Robt. Proddow, Robt. Kam-
merer, Wm. E. Wheelock, B. H. Janssen,
A. H. Fischer, Myron A. Decker, Louis
P. Bach, to attend the funeral of Amos C.
James. A large floral wreath was also sent.
Resolutions will be passed concerning Mr.
James' death at the meeting to be held next
Tuesday.
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DISPATCH from Columbus, O., says:
There is said to be a corner in the
church music market here and the furnish-
ing of songstresses and songsters is to be
governed by a monopoly. Hereafter, if
the report is correct, it will be necessary to
have a standing with the trust before a posi-
Carreno in Demand.
tion can be secured and then it can only be
had at a price named by the managers. It
ERMANN WOLFF, the Berlin impre-
is a somewhat queer and decidedly modern
sario, wrote Mr. Ferdinand Meyer,
innovation. It is understood Columbus
with
Knabe
& Co., this city, under date of
music will soon be in contiol of this syndi-
Nov.
17th:
cate, which is putting down the price that
"Carreno's success in St. Petersburg
it is necessary for the church to put up.
and Moscow has been extraordinary. On
Dec. 12th she appears in a grand orches-
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The Sign of the Golden Lyre." tral concert at the Gewandhaus, Leipsic.
Madame Carreno has been invited by the
AYLOR'S Music House, of Springfield, Royal Music Society, Madrid, Spain, to
Mass., has had completed by the Car- appear as soloist at three successive con-
ter Electric Co. a new sign, which has certs; much to her regret, however, she
been placed on the store corner and which has had to decline, owing to her approach-
was illuminated for the first time last Mon- ing American tournee."
day evening. The sign is in the shape of
a golden lyre. It is about four feet high
by two and one-half wide, and is composed
Decker & Son.
of about forty electric lights, the outline of
the lyre being formed by sixteen-candle / ^ H A R L E Y SISSON continues to ren-
power white lights, and the strings by \ ^ der yeoman service in the interest of
about twenty three-candle power red lights. Decker & Son. During the present week
The sign is very attractive by day, because
he has sent in good orders from Buffalo,
the sign proper is made of wood covered
Toledo and Detroit and expects to add to
with gold leaf, and in the sunlight makes a
his record in Chicago, where he is due
very brilliant spectacle.
next week.
Mr. Sisson's present trip will embrace the
THE music trade establishment of John Northwest and the South; he is not expect-
H. Foss & Co. will be discontinued after ed to return to the metropolis before Feb-
Jan. 1st, '97.
ruary.
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