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THE MUSIC TRADE
running a trade paper is a life of unbroken
ease and unalloyed bliss.
REVIEW
* One of the Latest Packard Styles.
Never since he has been associated with
music trade journalism has the editor of
the "Little Pinklet " madesuch strenuous
efforts to capture patronage as he has this
fall, and I believe I am correct in my
statement when I say that never before in
his unique career has he met with so little
success.
Why is this?
The "Little Pinklet" instead of expand-
ing in size has steadily decreased in point
of advertising, for somehow the members
of the trade fail to respond with alacrity
when their name is called. On the other
hand it seems that they are not backward
in placing liberal advertising contracts with
The Review and with the Music Trades,
both of which papers seem to be enjoying
an unprecedented boom. It seems as if
clean journalism is being appreciated by
the trade, as the stand and deliver methods
no longer obtain.
The further the "Little Pinklet" gets
away from the paper which gave it birth,
the less it figures in importance—it's going,
GOING
DOWN
THE
HILL.
Arrest for Forgery.
[Special to The Review.]
Humboldt, Iowa, Oct. 4, 1897.
J. M. Spayde, a musical instrument
dealer of Fort Dodge, Iowa, and formerly
a resident of this place, was placed under
NEW CASE NO. 3 6 0 .
arrest to-day, on the charge of forgery,
having forged paper to the amount of $175
on one of our best farmers by the name of
The first output of the factory will be
Franklin Roe. He was placed under $1,000 ready in about two weeks. They are mak-
bonds to appear at the next term of the ing a cabinet grand upright, in extra heavy
district court.
and finely finished cases, with great power
of tone, ease of action and guaranteed dur-
Big Increase in Output.
ability. That they may be successful is
Henry F. Miller & Sons, of Boston, are the general wish and expectations.
much encouraged over the splendid busi-
ness showing which is recorded in their
Will He Fall Captive?
books for September. As compared with
A foreign pianist with a foreign piano
'96 their sales both wholesale and retail
show an increase of about 200 per cent.
This testifies not alone to the general bet-
terment of business, but to the demand for
high priced instruments.
Another Piano Factory in Ohio.
• [Special to The Review.]
Massillon, O., Oct. 4, 1897.
A piano factory, the future of which is
bright, and promises to give employment
to many hands, has been started here by
Bammerlin Bros.
The firm is composed of William and
Oscar Bammerlin, and their factory is in
Factory street. The senior member of the
firm has resided in Wheeling for ten years,
and has been in the piano business for
fourteen years, having gained his experi-
ence in building with Kranich & Bach of
New York. Oscar Bammerlin has had
three and one-half years' experience in
shop work, and six years' experience as a
tuner.
The Ft. Wayne Organ'
Co. make the claim that
the new style ' ' Packard "
pictured herewith is "the
best organ ever produced
for the money; just what
dealers want to make
money with, for it will
stand by them and help
sell others." This state-
ment is not mere verbi-
age, but is founded on
the immense popularity
of this style, which is
best evidenced in the or-
ders which are crowding
the factory.
Style 360 is made in
both five and six octaves,
in black walnut and
q u a r t e r e d oak, with
French bevel plate mir-
ror. The dimensions are:
length, 47 inches; depth,
22 inches; height, 82
inches. In tonal quality
it maintains the " Pack-
ard " reputation for su-
periority.
The Ft. Wayne Organ
Co. report business on
the "boom." The local
and foreign demand for
organs has been on the
up grade for the past two
months, while their piano
d e p a r t m e n t shows a
pleasing activity.
will be the novelty of the forthcoming musi-
cal season. It is stated that M. Pugno, the
French pianist who will tour the country
this fall, will play a Parisian-made grand.
We predict, however, notwithstanding the
foregoing, that M. Pugno will not be long
in the "land of the free" before he falls
captive to the charms of an American-made
instrument. This with all du« respect to
our Gallic friends.
ESTEY
The King of Organs."
MUSICALLY AND ARCHITECTURALLY
THE ES1EY ORGANS HAVE ALWAYS
BEEN KNOWN THE WORLD OVER
AS INSTRUMENTS IN WHICH IS EM-
BODIED THE
HIGHEST DEGREE
OF EXCELLENCE ATTAINABLE
IN
THE ORGAN BUILDERS' ART. ¥ ¥ ¥
Factories: BRATTLEBORO, VERMONT.