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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
there will ever prevail, let us hope, that
art atmosphere in the business which is so
thoroughly in keeping with its character.
Back of these handsome establishments
which are found in the main thoroughfares
of every city, and which by the superficial
observer may be merely considered as so
many marts for the display and sale of
pianos, there is a momentous force which
is reflected in all parts of the Union.
If we journey through the retail piano
center from Twenty-third street to Four-
teenth street, East and West, we find huge
interests represented by the show rooms
in that locality. How many people pass-
ing these establishments day after day,
know that millions stand behind these con-
cerns, that they are engineered by as
brainy, forceful and well-equipped busi-
ness men as can be found in any industry
in the United States. And the same ap-
plies to piano centers in other prominent
cities, as well as the wholesale district in
Harlem.
We must confess we are glad to notice
that there is a little of the old-time senti-
mental pride in the piano business still re-
maining, and although we have no faith in
the idea that antiquated methods will en-
able any firm to keep in the front rank—
to win success—in these advanced days of
trade competition, yet we should be sorry
to see this great art industry, which has
exercised such an ennobling and beneficent
influence toward human culture and ad-
vancement, placed on the same plane as
the boot and shoe, the dry goods and the
furniture trades.
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We beg to acknowledge receipt of an in-
vitation from Mr. Chandler W. Smith, sec-
retary of the Boston Music Trade Associa-
tion, to attend the dinner to be given by
the association at the Hotel Thorndike,
Boston, on October 29.
Koch man with Krakauer Bros.
Reinhard Kochman, who for so many
years was a trusted representative of Hard-
man, Peck & Co.'s road interests, consum-
mated arrangements this week whereby he
will hereafter be associated with Krakauer
Bros, in a confidential capacity, and will
probably begin a lengthy tour in their be-
half within the next two weeks. Mr. Koch-
man is to be sincerely congratulated on
this move. The prestige of the Krakauer
house is deservedly high, and as their rep-
resentative he is sure of a warm reception
at every point during his travels. Mr.
Kochman's reputation in the past is a
guarantee that his efforts in behalf of the
Krakauer interests will be prolific of good
results.
ilore 'Chickerings for the
Hotel Astoria.
AN ADDITIONAL ORDER FOR TEN
PLACED THIS WEEK.
UPRIGHTS
It was recently noted in The Review
that Chickering & Sons had secured an
order for a number of upright pianos which
are to be finished after Louis XIV. design
for the Astoria, the magnificent hotel ad-
joining the Waldorf which will be opened
to the public on Nov. 1. On Thursday
last they were honored by an additional
order for ten expensive uprights, one of
which will be in white enamel, with hand-
painted panels, superbly finished and dec-
orated throughout. The other pianos will
be specially selected mahogany, built like
style F, with cases inlaid and artistically
decorated. These instruments are to
match the furnishings of the hotel. They
will be on exhibition at Chickering Hall,
this city, from Oct. 27 to Nov. 1.
This supplementary order is a marked
compliment to the great house of Chicker-
ing & Sons. The Astoria is unquestion-
ably the greatest institution of its kind in
the world. The appointments are elabor-
ate and expensive, and the selection of
Chickering instruments to grace its parlors
and suites is an honor, of which the manu-
facturers as well as the gentlemen connect-
ed with the local house can feel justly
proud.
Among the members of the trade in town
this week were: Mr. Yohn, of Yohn Bros.,
Harrisburg, Pa. ; O. H. Unger and son, of
Reading, Pa. ; Mr. Stultz, of the Dolge-
ville Piano Case Co., Dolgeville, N. Y.;
Mr. Townsend, of O. A. Kelly Co., Spring-
field, O. ; and H. A. Fisher, Oneonta, N.Y.
The second recital at the ^iolian Recital
Hall, on Saturday afternoon last, permits
the marking of another deep notch on the
post of JEoMan successes. These recitals
are very helpful in bringing the merits of
the instruments to notice.
John Hunt, former secretary of the Mu-
sical Mutual Protective Union, is on trial
in the Court of General Sessions this week
on a charge of forgery. It is claimed
that he has misappropriated altogether
$3,279.81 of the funds of the Union.
The school board of Baltimore, Md.,
have awarded a five years' contract to
Sanders & Stayman of that city for fur-
nishing Estey organs for the schools. The
price to be paid is $50 each.
Chas. G. Woodward, formerly with San-
ders & Stayman, is now connected with
the Piano Exchange, 913 Pennsylvania
Gibson News Budget.
avenue, Washington, D. C.
Fred. T. Steinway's horse, Lou Mitchel,
Several items of news were picked up
yesterday at the Gibson Piano Co. factory won the silver cup at the Gentlemen's Driv-
and warerooms. Business is reported ing contest at Fleetwood Park, recently.
good, with a large force working on orders.
Among the callers this week at the
Mr. Booth is expected to reach New York Knabe warerooms was Mr. Kiser, manager
next week. Mr. Cameron is back from his of the Driggs & Smith Co., Waterbury,
trip. An attack of grip caused his return Conn. He selected a number of the choic-
at an earlier date than originally intended. est Knabe products.
A slight fire, cause unknown, occurred at
Thomas Goggan & Bro., Galveston,
2 A.M. yesterday morning. Considerable
Tex.,
have sent us a charming song with
damage was done, but a prompt response
waltz
refrain
entitled "Home of my Child-
to the call for firemen prevented the spread
hood,"
by
L.
Lescale. The words, which
of the flames, which were confined to the
are
very
pretty,
are by Dr. J. Gross.
third floor.
According to a recent decision by Judge
Jenkins of the United States Court of Ap-
"Krakauer" for Collis P. Hunt- peals, advertisements intended solely as
ington.
advertisements are not capable of copy-
right.
When The Review called at the Kra-
Orders are plentiful, both wholesale and
kauer retail salesrooms yesterday for
news, Mr. Mangold pointed to an elegant retail, at the Stultz & Bauer factory. Mr.
example of the Krakauer new style 8, in Golden is away on a short trip.
walnut, about to be shipped to the town
The Gabler men and machinery are kept
residence of Collis P. Huntington, by re- in motion at a lively gait completing or-
quest of Mrs. Huntington, for herown use. ders. Mr. Bareuther returned on Tuesday.
Style 8 is one of the Krakauer favorites.
As usual, he has been successful.
Edw. S. De Tamble, president of the
Union
Embossing Machine Co., Indian-
Herman Krell, at the Krell warerooms,
apolis,
Ind.,
was a visitor to The Review
reports retail business as active. In com-
sanctum
on
Friday.
mon with other occupants of Fifth avenue
Henry B. Fischer has returned from his
below Twenty-third street, he has felt the
effects of impeded street traffic during an recent extended trip. Business at the fac-
extended period of chaotic confusion. Now tory is reported as good.
that the pavement is in better condition
John Summers is booming the Capen
than ever, there are prospects of largely piano on the road in the interests of the
increased patronage.
Brockport Piano Co.