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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
Newby & Evans Pianos.
It is the purpose of this invention to
provide an instrument of this character
WILL BE FOUND PROFITABLE TO HANDLE-
which will be extremely simple in construc-
DEALERS SHOULD LOOK THEM UP.
tion, durable in operation, and inexpensive
in its manufacture.
ESSRS. NEWBY .& EVANS, 136th
It relates more particularly to the music-
street and Southern Boulevard this
sheet holder, which is, in this instance, ar-
city, are receiving gratifying endorsements
ranged and attached to the under side of
of their instruments from all parts of the
the piano keyboard in such a manner as to
country. This enterprising firm, since the
(PREPARED ESPECIALLY FOR THE REVIEW.)
be easy of access and at the same time out
foundation of their business, have been
of the way.
String-bearing for Piano. Julius Schnorr,
close students of the trend of affairs in the
It is a further purpose of the invention to
Woodbury,
N. J.
Patent No. 572,032,
piano field. They were among the first to
arrange
the music-sheet holder in such
realize that a well constructed piano pos- dated Nov. 24th, 1896.
manner
that
when the end of a piece has
This invention relates to a new and use-
sessing good tone quality, artistic design
been
reached
the holder will be automati-
of case and other essential attributes that ful improvement in sound-sustaining de-
cally
released
or unlatched, thereby allow-
go to make a good instrument—a piano vices for bass part of pianos and is es-
ing
the
same
to
drop downward in position
that would neither be too expensive nor too pecially adapted for use in connection
for
the
music-sheet
to be rewound; and the
cheap, in other words a reliable instru- with grand pianos. In pianos of this de-
invention
also
relates
to means for auto-
ment that could be sold at a fair price scription as ordinarily constructed, the
matically
throwing
into
gear the rewinding
—was needed by dealers. They have con- strings by which the sound is produced are
mechanism
as
soon
as
the music-holder
sistently advocated and developed this passed through plugs in the immediate
drops
into
its
downward
position.
policy. Hence the reputation of their pro- vicinity of the point at which the hammer
ducts has been steadily growing, until strikes said strings, and experience has
A Golden Testimonial.
they command to-day an unquestionable shown that great accuracy is required to
aline
these
plugs
so
that
all
of
the
the
strings
popularity and esteem in the trade.
R. G. HERZBERG, well known as one
The Newby & Evans firm are as thor- will lie in the same horizontal plane; and
of the oldest and financially strongest
oughly progressive as they are honest, con- it is a well-known fact that when strings
dealers
in pianos in the city of Philadelphia,
scientious piano makers. Under the super- lie in varying horizontal planes, the action
himself
a practical piano manufacturer of
of the hammers thereon also varies in pro-
vision of Mr. Newby—a competent and
the
old
European
school where a graduating
portion as these planes vary, thus causing
practical man—by the employment of care-
diploma
demanded
the ability to design and
the piano to emit faulty tones. In prac-
ful and skillful mechanics, and the utiliza-
construct
a
finished
instrument from the
tice this is one of the most difficult parts of
tion of reliable materials, they are produc-
raw
material,
his
son
Edward, a graduate
piano construction and requires great skill
ing to-day instruments which dealers can
of
one
of
New
York's
largest
piano manu -
and expense to produce such accuracy as
handle with justice to themselves and to
factories,
and
last
but
not
least
his son
will satisfy the trained ear of an expert
their customers. They contain many im-
Harry,
a
graduate
of
Europe's
most
famous
musician, and, further, it is a recognized
provements of real value, the case designs
fact that even though the piano be perfect- School of Music and widely known as an
are novel and artistic, and it is only neces-
ly constructed as to the lying of the strings artist of merit, unite in paying a handsome
sary to examine the products to admit that
in the same hori7ontal plane, many causes tribute to the renowned house of Boardman
the general finish and workmanship will
militate against the maintaining of this ac. & Gray, of Albany, N. Y., whose product
withstand criticism.
curacy, such as the shrinkage of the has been in constant use for fifty-nine years:
The line of energetic dealers hand-
PHILADELPHIA, Pa., November 11, 1896.
material of which the piano is constructed,
ling the Newby & Evans pianos in all sec-
the loosening of the threads which secure MESSRS. BOARDMAN & GRAY.
MY DEAR SIRS.—Your piano arrived and I tested
tions of the country, is in itself a strong the plugs in their bearings, and the wear
it. I find it to be a splendid instrument. I will keep
testimonial to their excellence ; wher- between the strings and their.bearings.
it,and herewith send you my check for same in full,
and if you desire to send me another one exactly
ever we have traveled we have heard only
The object of this invention is to over- alike in tone, touch, and finish, and figure of wood,
flattering remarks concerning these instru-
do so, and I will mail you my check for it when
come these difficulties and so provide for received. With best regards.
ments.
the supporting of the strings as to insure
Very truly yours,
In their spacious and complete factory,
G. HER/BERG.
their lying in the same horizontal plane at
Newby & Evans are thoroughly equipped
all times, and also to improve the sound
for the demand which has been steadily
emitted therefrom by the forming of the
W. H. GRUBBS, of Columbus, O., who as-
growing since election—a demand which
sound-sustaining cavity, which in cross- signed last August, offers to settle on the
cannot fail to be further accentuated with
section is of cupola shape, which shape is basis of one hundred cents with interest,
the growth of confidence and the permanent
best adapted for the reverberation of sound. payable in nine installments. The assets
inauguration of good times. Dealers who
are $40,000 and|liabilities $22,000. The
are looking for an up-to-date instrument, a
Grand Piano.
Joseph Herrburger, of proposition has been signed by a number
paying instrument, should not fail to be- Paris, France. Patent No. 571,163, dated of firms, and the probabilities are that it
will go through.
come better acquainted with the Newby & Nov. 10th, 1896.
THE Lindeman & Sons Piano Co., of this
Evans piano. It will be found profitable to
This invention relates to an action for
city,
are experiencing a marked improve-
handle.
grand pianos which embraces various fea-
ment in wholesale trade. J. A. Norris,
tures of novelty, and has for its object to
traveling representative for the company,
avoid friction between the repeating-lever has been meeting with great success in his
and the hammer-butt-regulating screw, to journeyings.
niller Organ Co.
provide a guide for the repeating-lever,
FARRAND & VOTEV, the celebrated pipe
RECEIVES A CABLEGRAM FROM LONDON FOR and to obtain a superior spring action for
organ
builders of Detroit, Mich., are com-
ORGANS.
such lever and the jack.
pelled to run their factory overtime in or-
der to meet the demand for ^Eolian and
Electrical Self-playing Piano. Geo.
HE Miller Organ Co., Lebanon, Pa.,
pipe organs, which has been most pro-
who have achieved a reputation for Howlett Davis, of New York. Patent No. nounced since the middle of November.
the manufacture of superior organs, re- 570,911, dated Nov. 10th, 1896.
THE Colorado Music Co., Denver, Col.,
This invention relates to improvements
ceived a cablegram from London last Satur-
has been incorporated by G. D. Kincaid,
day for 13 organs. They also received an in electrical self-playing pianos such as de- C. B. Wells and G. F. Inman, with a capital
order on Monday for seven organs to be scribed in an application for patent filed stock of $300,000, divided into 300 shares
shipped to Holland and Germany. This by G. H. Davis, dated June 17th, 1895, of a par value of $10 each. The principal
office is to be in Denver.
Serial No. 553,162.
looks like business.
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