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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
A Name to Conjure With.
THE
" M A J E S T I C " A PIANO THAT IS FORGING RIGHT AHEAD—HOW MR. HENRY SPIES AND
HIS ASSOCIATES PLANNED AND ACHIEVED SUCCESS — A GREAT MANUFACTURING PLANT.
It has well been said by some philosopher grade—instruments that would be thorough-
that "success is not so much of the circum- ly reliable in manufacture, tasteful in de-
stance as in the man." It is not difficult sign,—that would command the especial
to find proof of this trite saying in the pi- appreciation of dealers by reason of their
ano trade.
easy selling qualities.
Take the career of Mr. Henry Spies,
This policy has been adhered to stead-
president of the Spies Piano Manufactur- fastly, and success has resulted.
ing Co., and it cannot be denied that the
The output of the "Majestic" pianos has
valuable experience which he brought to been steadily growing. New styles, beau-
the piano business, as one of New York's tiful in appearance and satisfying in tone,
successful and thorough business men, with have been produced which have command-
ed the warmest praise.
Many of the most re-
sponsible concerns in
the trade have secured
t h e representation of
the "Majestic" and in
all instances perfect sat-
isfaction has resulted.
The Spies Co. have
built up and are devel-
oping their business on
broad, up-to-date lines,
and continued recogni-
tion and success cannot
fail to accrue.
The S p i e s factory
p l a n t is one of the
" sights" of the busy
piano center of upper
New York. Itislocated
on L i n c o l n avenue,
Southern Boulevard and
East i32dand 133d sts.,
I and is easy of access.
j It is reached by either
i the Second or Third
I avenue L to the 129th
i Street station; thence
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a short walk across the
Bridge, and you are at
HENRY SPIES.
the door of this mag-
well defined and progressive ideas on com- nificent structure.
mercial matters, has been largely in-
The building, which, by the way, was
strumental in the building up of the great built in 1888 and is owned by Henry Spies
enterprise of which he is the presiding the president of the corporation, covers a
genius.
city block and is splendidly equipped with
It was Mr. Spies'idea when the company all the necessary facilities for the produc-
was formed in '95, and indeed that of his tion of a vast number of instruments.
associates Wm. Spies, John H. Spies and
In such a complete manufactory, pianos
Augustus Bails, that there was only one of merit and unequaled selling qualities
way to succeed in the piano business and can be produced at a price which make
that was to make pianos that would be the them especially attractive to wide-awake
very best of their kind in their special dealers.
A concern like the Spies Piano Manu-
facturing Co., which is possessed of ample
capital, controlled by men of good business
talent and popularity, with manufacturing
facilities of the best, and producing pianos
which are so satisfactory as to be in de-
mand by leading dealers—is it not logical
to expect a newer and far greater success
for this house than they even at present
enjoy?
We are inclined to answer in the affirm-
ative.
The "Majestic" is a piano on which the
dealer can confidently rely. Its merits will
bear telling twice.
It is a name to conjure with.
Holtzman Sues the Board of
Trade.
[Special to The Review.]
Columbus, ()., May 17, 97.,
Henry Holtzman & Sons, manufacturers
of piano stools this city, have commenced
suit against the Columbus Board of Trade
to recover the siim of $9,458.03.
The plaintiffs claim that they were in-
duced to remove from their^former location
in Pittsburg by the Board of Trade of this
city, which promised to convey to the plain-
tiff five acres of land on the north side of
East Main street immediately west of
Alum creek, to erect suitable buildings and
to pay necessary moving expenses in the
sum of $800. In December, 1892, it is
claimed that the board, through its agents,
William Felton and Thomas Beaton, con-
tracted with B. F. Martin for the purchase
of the property.
The Board of Trade agreed to purchase
the property, and be responsible for the
purchase money. In the meantime the
title was placed in the name of Henry
Holtzman. When it came time to erect
the buildings it was found it would cost
$8,000 more than the $10,000 realized from
the sale of the lots and the plaintiff agreed
to stand for the $8,000. Out of the money
advanced by the plaintiff to the defendant
it is claimed there remains due and unpaid
the sum of $5,351.94- For the moving ex-
penses and taxes there is $3,143-67 addi-
tional, and Henry Holtzman & Sons ask
judgment for the aggregate amount.
The suit is an important one, and is
creating quite some comment in commer-
cial circles. The outcome will be awaited
with considerable interest.
: : SCHOflACKER : :
THE RECOGNIZED STANDARD PIANO OF THE WORLD.
Established 1838.
Sold to every part of the Globe.
Preferred by all the Leading Artists.
TU P
O r J H Q + f i f i r v c E m i t a purer sympathetic tone, proof against atmospheric action
I IIC VJU1U O i l 111^3 extraordinary power and durability, with great beauty and evenness
of touch. Pre-eminently the best and most highly improved instrument now manufactured in this or
uny other country in the world. Highest honor ever accorded any maker. Unanimous verdict.
" IB.SI—Jury Group, International Exposition—1876, for Grand, Square, and Upright Pianos.
Illustrated Catalogue mailed on application.
Schomacker Piano=Forte flfg. Co.
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
OFFICIAL JUDGES 1893
FACTORIES: 764, 766, 768, 770 and 772 SOUTH 11th STREET, Philadelphia, Pa.