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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
The Pioneer Piano flakers of the West.
THE
CHASE BROS. PIANO CO. MOVING STEADILY FORWARD—THEIR INSTRUMENTS BETTER
THAN EVER—SPLENDIDLY
EQUIPPED TO MEET A GROWING TRADE—THE
" H A C K L E Y " A TRADE WINNER GREAT VALUE FOR THE MONEY.
Among the Western piano firms whose
products are shedding lustre on that sec-
tion of our common country, there is one
located in Muskegon, Mich., whose wares
are steadily becoming wider and wider
known.
Of course, we refer to the Chase Bros.
Piano Co., the pioneer piano makers of the
West.
The Chase Bros, pianos are becoming
known, because they are built on advanced
lines, by thoroughly practical men, who un-
derstand what constitutes a good piano,
and have aimed and succeeded in supply-
ing all demands in this special field.
The progress of this house has not been
marked by undue ostentation. Their suc-
cess is due to patient labor and persever-
ance, and a rigid adherence to a determin-
ation to attain a certain ideal. While this
ideal has not exactly reached; yet, judg-
ing from their recent efforts in the line of
piano making, it will not be delayed for
long.
The practical members of the firm are
accomplished and brainy men, who are
competent by virtue of their technical
knowledge to pronounce upon the patented
improvements which they have embodied
in their instruments, and especially as to
what constitutes a perfect and satisfying
tone. To their instruments they have de-
voted a vast amount of thought and much
skillful experiment, and the result is ap-
parent in the excellence of their products.
Apart from their technical skill, Chase
Bros, possess immense pecuniary resources,
so that they are enabled to give their piano
that support which is essential to success.
The Chase Bros. Piano Co.'s factory at
Muskegon is not only impressive in exter-
nal appearance, but complete and interest-
ing in its internal arrangement—a plant
that is thoroughly up-to-date in every re-
spect, and amply equipped to meet the de-
mands of their growing business. Situated
on the shores of Lake Michigan they have
all essential conveniences in the matter of
shipping, which aid materially in the suc-
cesssul prosecution of a large business such
as this.
In addition to the Chase Bros, piano, the
company are making a second grade instru-
ment which is called the "Hackley" in
honor of their principal btockholder, a well-
known millionaire lumber man. The
"Hackley" is in no sense of the word a
cheap piano. It is a thoroughly well made
instrument, attractive in design, possess-
ing a fine tonal quality, and just such an
instrument as can be handled by dealers
with safety and with profit. It appeals
specially to dealers who are not anxious to
injure their reputation by handling ques-
tionable goods. They can sell the '' Hack-
ley" and feel confident that it will please
and make friends. That is why this piano
has met with such warm trade approval
and why it is steadily growing in popular-
ity.
Braton S. Chase, who devotes his entire
time to the general management of the
Chase Bros, business, is a tireless worker
who is constantly planning ahead for the
further extension of the business by the
production of new styles, and the originat-
ing of new ideas which will help to make
the Chase Bros, piano achieve that greater
success which it so thoroughly and deserv-
edly merits.
Always a strong factor in the trade, the
Chase Bros, piano promises to be a still
greater force in the future.
Failure Caused Suicide.
MISS V. A. BOYNTON DID UNSUCCESSFUL BUSI-
NESS IN THE SALE OF PIANOS.
II
Some
important incorporations.
THE VOTEY ORGAN CO.
The Votey Organ Company filed arti-
cles of incorporation May 1, at Elizabeth,
N. J., and is capitalized for $100,000, all
paid in. The factory will be located in
Westfield, N. J.
HOLBEK PIANO CO.
Holbek Piano Company, La Crosse, Wis.,
capital $15,000; incorporators, W. C. Hol-
bek, Charlotte E. Simon, E. C. Josten, T.
G. Jones and others.
J. FORD FOX PIANO MANUFACTURING CO.
Mr. Dempsey introduced a bill in the
Delaware Legislature this week to incorpo-
rate the J. Ford Fox Piano Manufacturing
Company of Wilmington. No notice had
been given of the bill, but by unanimous
consent Mr. Dempsey was allowed to intro-
duce it on a notice of an act for the relief
of school district No. 29 in New Castle
county. The proposed corporators are J.
Ford Fox, Dudley E. Hunter and C. E. Bar-
rett, and if chartered the company will man-
ufacture pianos in the city of Wilmington.
C. H. HICKOK MUSIC CO.
The Charles H. Hickok Music Company
of Poughkeepsie, N.Y., was incorporated in
Albany, May 1, with a capital stock of
$5,000. Directors, I. Reynolds Adriance
and Marion J. Hickok of Poughkeepsie
and Ida May Hickok of New York.
WHITE-SMITH MUSIC PUBLISHING CO.
A recent incorporation under the Massa-
chusetts laws was that of the White-Smith
Music Publishing Company of Boston, with
a capital stock of $100,000,all paid in. The
following officers have been elected: D. L.
White, president; W. M. Bacon, treasurer;
B. M. Davidson, manager publications; J.
J. McGuire, superintendent. The forego-
ing with L. P. McGuire of the New York
city branch constitute the board of direc-
tors. The incorporation will not in any
way affect the policy of the house.
A dispatch from Marblehead, Mass., un-
der date of May i, says:
The body of Miss. F. A. Boynton, of
Lynn, aged 60, was found at the Neck to-
night. Coroner Carleton was summoned
and the police communicated with Marshal
Wells of Lynn, who came over and identi-
fied the body. He stated that he had in
his possession a letter written by Miss Boyn-
ton, stating that if her business should
A Flanner Publication.
prove a failure, her body would be found
in the Atlantic ocean. The Marshal thinks
"La Bella Serrana" is the title of an un-
she left Lynn and came to Marblehead at usually pretty waltz, by A lice C. Severance,
10 A. M. to-day. Miss Boynton was a na- which has just been published and sent to
tive of Maine and did an unsuccessful bus- The Review by Joseph Flanner of Milwau-
iness in the sale of pianos, etc., on Exchange kee. The melody is pleasing and the va-
street, Lynn, which came to a close by rious movements are blended skillfully; it
failure this morning.
is not over difficult.
: : SCHOriACKER : :
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Illustrated Catalogue mailed on application.
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PHILADELPHIA, PA.
W OFFICIAUUDQES 1893
FACTORIES: 764, 766, 768, 770 and 77a SOUTH 11th STREET, Philadelphia, PA.