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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
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Board man & Gray.
OARDMAN & GRAY, of Albany,
N. Y., the old standard manufactur-
ers, have reason to feel proud that the flag
which was unfurled more than sixty years
ago still flies from the mast head, notwith-
standing bad times, or commercial upheav-
als.
They are in the fight for trade and
better times, and to that end are turning
out splendid pianos, attractive in case
and reliable in manufacture, which demon-
strate that they are right in the front and
intend to stay there.
Dealers who are looking for a thoroughly
good piano to handle, should make it a
point to look up the Boardman & Gray per-
sonally, or at least send for their latest
catalogue containing illustrations of new
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PAINTER & E W I N G
styles. We guarantee they will like the
pianos and like the manufacturers as well,
should they have occasion to have dealings
with them.
flirsten-geige," or Prince-Elector fiddles,
twelve of which were made as presents to
the Electors of the Holy Roman Empire by
Jacob Stainer Amati, and is the only one
of the twelve which is still in existence.
About a century and a half ago it came into
A Famous Fiddle.
the possession of Baron de Kriidener, the
HERE is a violin in the possession of Russian diplomatist, and husband of the
Frau Grigorieff-Kriidener, of Lucerne, famous Madame de Kriidener, the singular
the widow of the brilliant young performer religionist who played so great a part in
Grigorieff, which is reputed to be worth bringing about the so-called Holy Alliance
in 1815. Madame de Kriidener was a sort
6o,ooo francs. Vuillaume, Bianchi, Sivori of German Lady Huntingdon, always sur-
and other experts have agreed in this ex- rounded by a court of clergymen. But one
traordinary estimate. The greatest artists, of her family, the last of the name, was a
Paganini, Spohr, Vieuxtemps, Joachim, born musician, and delighted himself with
and Sarasate, have played upon it, and thedustyold neglected "Amati." Hetook
there is quite a collection of documents re- to music as his profession, renounced the
lating to its history for the last 150 years. name of Kriidener, and adopted that of
It was originally one of the so called " Kiir- Grigorieff.
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PHILADELPHIA, PA.
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of tone, but it is acknowledged by all
prominent dealers that it is superior
to any other similar music box.
The Verdict of the
Trade is that the
HAQEN & RUEFER
Symphonion Zither.
It is the very latest marvel in music trade circles. Any one can
play complete airs on it without instruction or knowledge of music,
by means of perforated interchangeable music sheets.
Wm. R. GratZ & CO.
18 East 14th Street, New York City.
MANUFACTURER OF.
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%, Soding B;a:ds, Bar:, Cuitar and Mandolin
Tops and Soundir.^ Board 'umbsr.
Winner
Made in a Variety
of Styles
MILLS AND OFFICE:
DOLGLVILLE, N. Y.
FACTORIES— PETERBORO, N. H.
97 and 99 Border Street,
E. Boston, Mass., U. S. A.
New York Office
317 Broadway.
Foreman or Contractor.
A foreman of many years' experience
desires change. Is scale drawer and is thor-
oughly posted in all parts of piano making.
Can take charge of buying material and
building up-to-date pianos Will work on
contract, if desired, forone part or all parts
of instruments. Can prove character of
work.
Address,
PRACTICAL PIANO BUILDER,
Care Music TRADE REVIEW,
3 East i_|th Street. New York.
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THROUGH DEALERS
SEND FOR CATALOGUE.
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COLUMBIA ZITHER, M A U E IN FIVE STYLES.
Bourne Piano
New York Representatives:
WINTERROTH & CO.
105 E. 14th Street
Manufacturers I A m e r i c a n Harp
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and Toy Zithers.
Celebrated for its tone, touch, design,
finish, durability and valuable improvements.
Write and find out about our new styles. . .
. BOURNE & SON,
ESTABLISHED 1837.
Manufacturers. . . .
105 TREMONT ST., BOSTON,