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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
A Great Institution.
THE BALDWIN PIANO CO. 's SUCCESS ARTIS-
TIC DESIGNS, IMPROVED TONAL QUALITY,
FEATURES OF THE BALDWIN PRODUCTS.
T
HE artistic creations in piano making
which are being placed on the market
to-day by the Baldwin Piano Co., of Cincin-
nati, O., are a distinct evidence of the pro-
gressiveness of this institution and their
splendid efforts and aims in the matter of
tone and design. Their regular styles are
exceedingly artistic and have won the high-
est commendation, while they give special
attention to turning out any design which
may be submitted to them, or faithful re-
productions of the styles of former periods.
Their progressiveness is not alone evi-
dent in the matter of design, for the attain-
ment of tone and tone quality has been
with them a constant study; this was em-
phasized in the invention of a new and
unique feature, in piano manufacture, en-
titled the "acoustic rim." The office of
the "acoustic rim" is to form a conducting
circle for the reinforcement of tone, and is
based upon the fact that wood fibres con-
duct vibrations with greater facility when
uninterrupted. As we explained some
time ago in THE REVIEW, this rim is built
up of long layers of veneers glued and bent
into shape; being endless, polygonal in
form, and with the wooden frame, supports
the soundboard, to which the edges are
continuously glued. Thus the vibrations,
starting from one pait of the soundboard,
are not dispersed, but are taken up by the
rim and redistributed to the entire board
and to the vibratory system as a whole,
thereby enhancing the power and beauty of
the tone.
Another invention has individualized
the tonal quality of the Baldwin piano
and that is the soundboard with the acous-
tic disk: By means of this device the tone
is further augmented and enriched.
The efforts of the Baldwin Piano Co. to
build perfect pianos which will win them
reputation is being appreciated, and many
merited compliments have been bestowed,
which signifies marked appreciation on the
part of the public.
In their palatial factory, which is a monu-
ment to the enterprise and success of this
notable institution, they are splendidly
equipped to cater to their rapidly growing
business. The members of the firm are
well known for their business ability.
They have built up a great institution on
broad and liberal lin«s and their future is
certainly of the brightest.
Popular Pease Pianos.
T
cal qualities, symmetry and leauty of de-
sign, thoroughness and reliability of con-
struction—in fact in the "Pease" piano are
embodied all the elements which have won
for these products the term "popular" Pease
pianos. This alliteration may be still fur-
ther extended to mean for the dealer "pro-
gress and prosperity."
The Pease Piano Co. are offering splendid
value in their grands and uprights; in the
former style A, in the latter the new
styles M and E, are proving capital sellers.
Dealers should keep the name so cleverly
set forth on our front page in mind, and
make a memorandum to investigate further
if they are desirous of handling up-to-date
and money-making instruments.
Highly Recommended.
HE Hartford Diamond Polish Co.,
Hartford, Conn., manufactures the
very best polish on the market to-day and
the following is only one of several testi-
monials of approval which the company
have received recently from dealers who
have used the polish with success:
T
HARTFORD DIAMOND POLISH CO.
GENTS : Enclosed please find draft on New York
for which please send me two dozen of your Dia-
mond Hard Oil Polish. The polish is the best and
can recommend it to all who look for a superior ar-
ticle.
Very truly yours,
J. P. WEISS,
Dealer in Pianos-
DETROIT, MICH., NOV. 18th,
1896.
Piano Hen at War.
E. CORY, piano dealer, 231 West-
minster street, Providence, R. I.,
has caused the arrest of Samuel Widdup
for pointing a rifle at him, and threatening
to perforate his anatomy with bullets.
The alleged affair occurred in the Kimball
Music Co. 's warerooms on Weybosset street,
where Mr. Cory went in search of Henry P.
Clough, a piano mover. Mr. Clough was
in the back of the store and Widdup refused
to let Mr. Cory enter, and it is alleged
threatened to do him serious damage.
Widdup has been held in bail on a charge
of assault. The fact that Mr. Cory was
formerly connected with the Kimball Music
Co. may have some bearing on the above
affair.
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flay Locate in Lestershire.
ESTERSHIRE has excellent chances
of securing a new industry in the
shape of an organ factor}', says the "Her-
ald" of Binghamton, N. Y. Some months
ago the organ and motor factory of Messrs.
Mandevilleat Towanda, Pa., burned down.
The firm will rebuild. Its representatives
have been to Lestershire, and were much
pleased with the thriving town. Those
who say they are in a position to know state
that the indications are that the factory
when rebuilt will be erected in Lestershire.
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HE Pease Piano Co.'s announcement oc-
cupies a prominent position in this is-
sue of THE REVIEW. It cannot be ignored,
overlooked, and 'tis well. The name of
"Pease" in the piano trade as manufactur-
ers of pianos deserves a special prominence
and attention to-day.
DURING Charlie Sisson's visit to Warren,
Why? Because in the notable history of Pa., he placed the agency for the Decker
this firm they have never turned out better & Son piano with Donehue & Greenlund,
pianos, judge them as you will—as to musi- of that city.
Where the Old Pianos Go.
TWO HUNDRED OF THEM WANTED IN THE
SOUTHERN STATES BRADBURY ADVER-
TISING.
HAT becomes of the old pianos? is a
question often asked. They seem to
disappear, at least the old squares, almost
as mysteriously as pins. If we are to judge
from the following announcement which
appeared in a Washington paper last week
over the name of W. P. Van Wickle, the
well-known Bradbury agent in that city,
quite a few of them find a resting place in
the Southern States. The advertisement
appeared under the caption "Wanted—Two
Hundred Pianos by Dec. 15th."
"Our branch houses throughout Mary-
land, Virginia, West Virginia and other
States have an unprecedented demand this
year for square pianos, as their customers
are not so particular as city folks and will
not pay the prices asked for 'uprights.'
They are experiencing what may be
termed 'a square piano famine' and have
applied to us to supply them. We must
have 200 square pianos to ship them by
Dec. 15th, and should like to secure them
as much earlier as possible.
"Send or bring description of your square
piano, giving maker's name and number of
piano where possible; also your full name
and address, so that our representative
may call and inspect the instrument.
"Pianos will be purchased outright for
cash, or taken at their full appraised value
as partial payment on any new upright in
our warerooms." Washington and locality
must be quite an "abiding place" for old
squares, for we understand the number
called for were furnished without delay.
We notice that the Bradbury house in
Washington is carrying some extensive
holiday advertising in the Washington
papers. As usual, the advertisements are
cleverly gotten up, in fact Mr. Van Wickle
is an expert in this line, and the splendid
business which he reports from Washington
is a proper reward for his enterprise and
go-aheadedness.
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Again in the Sheriff's Hands.
AST Saturday, Deputy Sheriff Butler
received an execution against the Saal-
field Publishing Co., music publishers, at
No. 13 East Fourteenth street, for $4,727
in favor of Elizabeth T. Saalfield for money
loaned to the company at various times
between Aug. 1st, 1894, and March 1st,
1896. The suit was commenced against
the company in March last, but judgment
was not taken until Saturday. Richard
A. Saalfield, the president, recently re-
turned from a trip to Europe and found
affairs in a complicated condition. In the
last six months numerous judgments have
been obtained against the company aggre-
gating about $5,000, some of which were
subsequently satisfied. In April, 1895, the
company was chattel mortgaged for $20,000
to J. A. and F. W. Bacon as trustees, which
mortgage has recently been foreclosed.
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