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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
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Bruce, Habon & Co.
How the McPhail Pianos are Made.
THE
CHAPTER VI.—THE COMPLETED PIANO—STYLE
In our various "talks" on the evolution
of the McPhail pianos—from " drawing the
scale" to "finishing"—we have shown
pretty conclusively that they are first class,
thoroughly made, honest and durable in-
struments, the aim of the manufacturers
being to turn out a piano which, architec-
turally and musically, would be a credit to
conscientious and painstaking craftsmen.
"A."
POPULAR ROAD MAN ENTERS THE RETAIL
TRADE WITH A WELL-KNOWN SPRING-
FIELD DEALER.
solid, hand-carved panels; four pilasters;
ivory keys; solid ebony sharps; three
Fred. J. Mabon, who has been connected
strings in unison ; repeating action ; nickel-
with
Paul G. Mehlin & Sons for the past
plated rail; cast iron pedal action; contin-
four
years,
recently in the capacity of road
uous hinge; height, 4 feet, 8 inches; width,
representative,
has entered into partner-
5 feet, 6 inches; depth, 2 feet, 3 inches.
ship with J. M. Bruce, the well-known
This isonly one, however, of a number of
music dealer of Springfield, Mass,, under
attractive designs which are worthy of in-
the firm name of Bruce, Mabon & Co. Mr.
vestigation. The McPhail catalogue offers
Bruce commands a good trade in Spring-
field and surrounding territory. He has
been in business for a long number of
years, and is highly respected. With the
assistance of Mr. Mabon, who is young,
enterprising, and accomplished, the future
of the house seems destined to be of the
brightest. The new firm will continue to
handle and push the Mehlin piano, which
has a large constituency of admirers in
Springfield.
Into his new sphere of activity Mr. Mabon
carries with him the kindliest wishesfor bis
success from the Mehlin house and a legion
of friends in New York and elsewhere.
Recent Incorporations.
NEW YORK.
The following stock company filed a cer-
tificate of incorporation with the Secretary
of State at Albany, N. Y., on April 17: J.
Howard Foote, of New York City; to man-
ufacture musical instruments; capital stock,
$25,000; directors, Bessie C. Foote, Tillie
H. Foote, George E. Mason and Augustus
W. Perrine of Brooklyn.
HELLKVILLE, N. J.
The National Music String Co., of Belle-
That the McPhail Piano Co. have suc- definite statements in regard to the claims ville, N. J., was granted a certificate of in-
ceeded in realizing their aims and desires which are made for these instruments, and corporation on Saturday last. The total
must be admitted by every reader who has certain facts in relation to their standing, capital stock is $120,000, and business will
followed the interesting story of " How the while their consequent merits are presented be begun with $20,000.
McPhail Pianos Are Made," as it is con- in as concise a form as possible. The volume
ST. LOUIS, MO.
ceded by the growing army of dealers who is as handsome as it is interesting, and
The National Book and Music Co., of St.
are handling these instruments with such should be in the hands of every well-posted
Louis, Mo., filed articles of incorporation,
music trade man.
success and profit.
April 17, with a capital stock of $5,000 all
Heretofore we have dwelt upon the
manufacture of the different parts of the
The Decker & Sons Catalogue. paid. Incorporators, A. C. Thiebes, T. D.
Porcher, and F. C. Stierlin.
McPhail piano; we now present an illus-
Decker & Sons' new catalogue, to which
tration of the completed instrument—an
Imperial upright grand, vStyle A. This is we referred in a previous issue, is beauti-
Working Overtime.
one of the popular creations of the McPhail fully printed and artistically produced.
At the factory of Ehrhardt & Hagen, 245
house. It is hardly necessary to dilate on Dealers who have not received this work,
West
Twenty-eighth street, the calls for
the beauty and gracefulness of the design. and who are interested in pianos of excep- moldings
necessitate overtime work from
It speaks for itself. It is made with center tionally handsome design and admitted a large part of the force. It is declared
swinging or long music desk, and can be musical worth, should write the manufact- that business is brisk. Orders are coming
in with satisfactory rapidity, and new cus-
procured in all the fancy mahoganies, wal- urers at once.
The catalogue, which contains an inter- tomers are dropping in with refreshing
nuts, oaks, etc. It contains the Garfield
fall board, hard wood skeleton with com- esting sketch of the house and accurate il- frequency.
pensation rods; double veneered, hard lustrations and descriptions of their latest
styles, is unquestionably one of the neat-
S. R. Hamill, assignee of Charles J. Cob-
wood case; separable ends with posts; full, est and most satisfying put forth by this leigh's piano case factory, Terre Haute,
iron-flanged frame; heavy carved trusses; house.
Ind., has sold the plant to Charles H. Stone.
Jteon&lpnlm
Highest Grade Pianofortes
(WREST-PIN AND STRINGER SYSTEMS.)
LISZT, CHURCH, CHAPEL and PARLOR
ORGANS.