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MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
in the use of musical instruments. The goods about twenty per cent. This change
Dreher brothers have had a life-long educa- is being made throughout the trade, so
AN OLD AND DISTINGUISHED FIRM'S ACHIEVE-
tion in the piano trade. In pursuance of far as has been ascertained.
MENTS REFERRED TO BY A CLEVE-
the above object Mr. Henry Dreher made
LAND PAPER.
a trip to Europe a few years ago, inspect-
Members of the firm of Eugene Baehr &
ing
the construction of the best toned in- Bro. are very busy in these days preparing
In a recent issue of the Cleveland, O.,
Leader there appeared an interesting sketch struments of Europe to add to the knowl- for the fall. A new catalogue is in pre-
of the great piano house of the B. Dreher's edge of those of America.
paration. It will contain numerous sur-
Sons Co., which was founded in that city
prises in the way of novelties and new
'• Needham " at Home and
forty years ago. The following excerpts
styles. At the factory in Switzerland a
Abroad.
from the article in question are interesting:
large force is actively engaged in preparing
Mr. B. Dreher, of Illreichen, Bavaria,
It was stated in a recent issue of The Re- goods for shipment here.
Germany, manufacturer of church organs,
view that the Needham organs had gained
came to this country, and after spending a
STEPHEN PARKER.
a strong foothold in Great Britain, strictly HENRY KELLER & SONS.
few years in Cincinnati established himself
on their merits, which give them high rank
in Cleveland, in 1856, in the manufacture
among competing instruments. The many
MANUFACTURERS OF
of melodeons and pianos. Melodeons were
admirers of the Needham pianos and or-
then the popular general musical instru-
* PIANOS
gans will be glad to know that right here, UPRIGHT
ment, while pianos were just beginning to
RIDER
AVE.
AND
141ST
ST.,
West of Third Ave.
in the United States, rapid strides are be-
replace them with the general public of the
NEW
YORK
ing taken in the matter of new business,
cities. Pianos those da3 ? s sold for $700 to
Dealers securing territory will be fully protected.
both wholesale and retail. Mr. Parsons is
$1,000; a piano now costing $400 then cost
kept busy, and finds ample scope for his
$1,000
THE
energies, both physical and mental.
The Dreher piano was placed upon the
market by the firm about twenty years ago, Tonk Importations From Japan. "Brilliant" S i g n Letter
and has made a lasting reputation, The
( ATTRACTIVE
Sterling piano hah been handled by them
At the Tonk warerooms this week when
T H E M O S T } EFFECTIVE
for about the same length of time. They The Review called for news no special
( HANDSOMB
now have the exclusive handling of the report was made, but a new line of violins
Steinway, Dreher, Norris & Hyde, Haines just received from Japan was pointed out. and the best advertising letter that can be
Bros., Sterling and Gildemeester & Kroe- These instruments, copies of the best placed on a window. Nothing but the bet-
ger pianos and the ^Eolian.
European makes, are well constructed and ter class of trade use them.
The house of B. Dreher's Sons Co. has it is reported that they have been approved
always conducted the piano business on the by numerous violin experts who have put
highest scale of integrity and business en- their merits to the test. The firm have THE BRILLIANT SIGN LETTER CO.
terprise, aiming to hold the confidence of notified their customers that in conse-
468 Sixth Ave. Cor. 28th St.
the public of Cleveland and the Western quence of the increased tariff duty on
Reserve by fair dealing, and that enter- musical instruments and gut stringjs
NEW YORK.
prise which keeps them in touch with the prices on the letter will be raised about
best musical talent and its requirements forty-five per cent, and on other imported On receipt of a Postal Card'enquiry we will call and submit
you design and price on your work.
The B. Dreher's Sons Co.
Henry Keller & Sons
....THE....
THE ANN ARBOR
HAGEN & RUEFER PIANOS
Are made to satisfy the desire of the buying public.
Honest in construction, tasteful in design ; touch,
light and elastic, and its musical quality unsurpassed.
The price is low, making it just the right instrument
for dealers who wish to make money, while building-
up a good reputation.
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for Manufacturers, Tuqers^I?eg / uIators.
JOBBERS
of all kinds
Musical Merchandise,
Sheet fluslc,
Books, Etc.
Wabash Avenue, —
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Highest Qrade Pianofortes
(WREST-PIN AND STRINGER SYSTEMS.)
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