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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
The Concentrative Policy
OF THE HOUSE OF CABLE ALIVE TO PRESENT DAY CONDITIONS—STEADY ADVANCEMENT OF
THE INTERESTS CONTROLLED BY THE MESSRS. CABLE.
It is interesting to watch the develop-
ment of the institutions controlled by that
distinguished triumvirate, Messrs. H. D.,
H. M. and F. S. Cable.
Without recourse to flamboyant methods,
the Chicago Cottage Organ Co. and the
Conover Piano Co. have been progressing
—in fact, achieving a phenomenal record,
especially when we consider the times.
The Messrs. Cable are manufacturers
who thoroughly comprehend that the piano
business, in fact that every business in this
country, has undergone a revolution within
the past five years.
They have realized that in order to ad-
vance, business must be conducted on
newer and broader lines—that the times
call for smaller profits and greater values.
They have been steadily organizing their
business machinery so as to be right in line.
Only a few weeks ago we gave particu-
lars of the immense additional factory
which they are now erecting at a cost of
over $60,000—a plant which will be almost
unequaled in modernity and completeness.
Another move is the extensive manufac-
ture of the Kingsbury pianos, a commercial
instrument which has been made for them
by another concern.
The latest development which gives fur-
ther evidence of the concentrative policy
of the house is the fact that they have made
arrangements to commence the manufac-
ture of piano actions for their own use some
time next month. This move is hardly
surprising when we consider the number of
actions used in the manufacture of the Con-
over pianos, and the immense quantity
which will be employed henceforth in the
manufacture of the "Kingsbury."
During the past few years of commer-
cial depression tremendous obstacles have
been encountered by almost every great
institution in the country, but the Chicago
Cottage Organ Co. have progressed trium-
phantly and made steady advancement not-
withstanding.
Take the Conover pianos, and for purity
of tone, perfection of mechanism, solidity
of construction and beauty of style and
finish, they have won the most nattering
endorsements from expert authorities.
Modern improvements—improvements of
great merit, not clap-trap devices—are
embodied in these instruments which tend
to their greater perfection acoustically and
architecturally.
Such a piano as the Conover deserves
wide recognition in the musical world, and
that recognition is destined to be accorded
it in a wider measure than ever before
judging from the excellence of the instru-
ment and the liberal and progressive policy
of the manufacturers.
Backed by the wealth and enterprise of
a widely known firm composed of men
possessed of large capital and consummate
skill, not only will the Conover piano
achieve an extraordinary record during the
next few years, but the Chicago Cottage
organ and other instruments made by this
house are certain to advance in equal ratio.
The Chicago Cottage Organ Co. have
made giant strides in the past—advancing
from a modest beginning to their present im-
mense business—and there is only opinion,
after an analysis of the business situation
to-day, and the policy pursued by the
Messrs. Cable, and that is—a far greater
success than they have yet attained is cer-
tain to come their wav in the near future.
To Convert Bob Ingersoll.
J. B. Jackson, who represents the Wilcox
& White Co.'s interests in St. Louis, Mo.,
is attaining national notoriety through his
efforts to convert Bob Ingersoll from the
error of his pagan ways to Christianity.
Mr. Jackson claims to be divinely inspired
to accomplish his mission, and expects the
conversion to occur about the end of
October.
The modus operandi is to influence the
distinguished orator to repeat a certain
formula which was imparted to Mr. Jackson
by the Holy Spirit, and presto, the noted
free thinker will thereafter expend all his
Demosthenic efforts in conjunction, instead
of in competition with Moody, Talmage,
and other noted evangelists.
It may be said in justice to Mr. Jackson
that he is not a crank, but a sensible and
successful business man who is highly es-
teemed by a wide circle of friends. The
Review is of the opinion, however, that
he has a mighty big task on hand when he
sets out to metamorphose Mr. Ingersoll's
thinking machine.
Violinist Boothe.
William F. Boothe is on his way East and
will probably put in his appearance at the
factory in about ten days. While on his
trip in the far West he entertained the
trade at a number of points with his superb
violin playing. In San Francisco he ar-
ranged a very pleasing program at the in-
vitation of Harry Curtaz, and Mr. Boothe
won hearty applause by his wonderful
manipulation of the bow.
T. Linton Floyd-Jones, son of Thos.
Floyd-Jones, of Haines Bros., already
favorably known as a composer, is prepar-
ing another surprise for the musical world.
J. R. Mason, of the Sterling Co., Derby, His ability is beyond doubt, and his suc-
Conn., was a visitor to Detroit last Satur- cess is confidently prophesied by competent
critics.
day.
THIS CUT SHOWS HOW THE GRAND RAPIDS VENEER WORKS' LOG YARD AT GRAND RAPIDS, MICH., LOOKS FROM THE STREET.
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