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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
The New England Piano.
The progress of the New England Piano
Co. since their establishment seventeen
years ago furnishes one of the most remark-
able records in the trade. Their hold on
public favor to-day is very strong, and judg-
ing from the active and progressive policy
of the management, the New England pro-
ducts will continue to increase in popularity
without intermission for a long time to
come. The New England styles of uprights
are admirable alike in style and tone. Each
instrument, too, is well constructed and
dealers find them to be quick and satisfac-
tory sellers. In each of the six New Eng-
land styles there are convincing evidences
of good workmanship, good taste and expert
knowledge.
Founding of a Piano House.
ANNIVERSARY
OF
JONAS
CHICKERING's
MUSICAL INSTRUMENT.
Music Box Litigation.
FIRST
The recent editions of the musical trade
journals contain highly complimentary
notices of the seventy-fifth anniversary of
the founding of the great piano manu-
facturing house of Chickering.
It was
due to the skill of Jonas Chickering, in
1823, that America first received from
Europe recognition of ability to build the
king of instruments.
The prevailing
models and methods in piano building
were revolutionized by this builder, who
departed from the hide-bound forms in
use across the water and put forth an in-
strument that practically was a new
piano.
He gave his work the highest
John V. Steger was re elected president of artistic, as well as technical finish, and
thus laid down the rule of the house
Steger, 111., at the election held April 19.
which prevails to this day. He concen-
SELF-OPERATINQ
SELF-CONTROLLINQ
trated the musical gaze of the entire
world upon American pianos, and the
Perfection Has at Last Been Reached,
name " Chickering," on an instrument at
the present time means that it comes
from the factory that was, and is, at the
head of the piano manufacturing busi-
ness. The idea always before the Chick-
is the only practical and reliable self-playing attach-
ering firm has been the improvement not
ment on the market which can be applied to a piano
without disfiguring it. Musical results are marvelous.
only of the finish and wearing qualities of
Considered by experts to be the
the instruments turned out, but also the
KING OF ATTACHMENTS.
development to the highest degree of the
Built to last and give satisfaction. We invite inves-
touch and tone—the artistic element. The
tigation and correspondence. This attachment should
sweetness
of the Chickering tone is pro-
not be confused with any devices hitherto sold to the
tradeas piano attachments. It is unique—unequalled.
verbial, as well as the capacity of the
instruments for total expansion and
WEBER, GOOLMAN & CO.,
strength. From time to time the scale
Manufacturers of the " Autono " Self-Playing
Attachment.
has been changed—as well as the entire
84-88 Pearl Street,
Brooklyn, N. Y. mechanical structure — with the result of
keeping just ahead of the times in the
sterling quality and value of the pianos
turned out. It is remarkable that of all
the piano factories which started up in
the New England states prior to 1840 the
first, that of Chickering, is the only one
NEW SCALES
surviving. From father to son, not alone
NEW CASINGS
in the firm, but also in the ranks of the
employes, the art has been brought down,
NEW DESIGNS
and the highest degrees of skill cultivated
and preserved. In this way only can a
NEW UPRIGHTS
piano be made to retain its great reputa-
NEW GRANDS
tion, for years are required not alone in
the learning of the unseen elements of a
piano, but in getting out of the raw ma-
terial
a finished product of the surpassing
402-410 W . 14th Street,
excellence of the Chickering piano.—Den-
NEW YORK.
ver, Col., News.
THE "AUTONO"
PIANO ATTACHHENT
BRAUMULLER
.PIANOS
BRAUMULLER CO.,
MEXICAN, AMERICAN and FOREIGN
PATENTS,
ETO.
Repor'.s on Mining and Other Properties-
Proprietors of Weekly Anglo-American, a first-class Advertising
Medium. Established 8 Years.
C. H. M. y Agramonte,
CALLE OANTE No. 11.
P.O. Box 388. Cable Address, "Agra." City of Mexico, Mexico.
5CHAEFFER PIANOS
Established in New York 1876.
In Chicago, 1886
HIGH GRADE AT MODERATE PRICE
Factory at Riverview, 111.
Capacity, Two Hundred Pianos per month.
Scbacffcr Piano mfg. go.
Office, 239-241 Wabash Avenue, Chicago.
Reorganized and Incorporated January, 1898,
A novelty has just been turned out by the
Erd Piano Co., Saginaw, Mich. It is a green
stained oak piano trimmed with silver. It
presents a most attractive appearance, and
has commanded considerable attention.
From the Erd factory many handsome
special order instruments are now being
sent. Business is reported as active.
Catalogue
In the matter of the suit brought by the
Regina Music Box Co. against Paillard (F.
G. Otto & Sons) for infringing the patent
under which spring motors for the "Regina"
music boxes are made, Judge Wallace, of the
United States Circuit Court for the South-
ern District of New York, promptly dis-
missed the Regina Co.'s bill of complaint,
on April 22, 1898, thus adding another vic-
tory to the many already gained by F. G.
Otto & Sons.
In the matter of Macaulay patents:
On April 18, 1898, a decision was rendered
by Judge Wallace, of the United States Cir-
cuit Court for the Southern District of New
York, in the matter of Otto (F. G. Otto &
Sons) against Schellhase (Regina Music Box
Co.) in favor of Otto, effectually disposing
of the dilatory motions of the Regina Music
Box Co., who have made repeated attempts
to prevent this case, which is of such vital
importance to the music box trade, from
coming to a hearing.
The •* Autono " Piano Attach-
ment.
The Weber-Goolman "Autono," now
termed " the King of Piano Attachments,"
is forging its way ahead rapidly and prom-
ises to become within a brief period, an in-
fluential factor in the future development of
this special branch of the musical instru-
ment business.
Mr. Weber, and Mr. Goolman are kept
busy with their force of experts preparing
attachments, fitting them to instruments
sent for the purpose, and getting them
shipped as rapidly as possible to their cus-
tomers. Letters of inquiry, followed by
" trial orders" are being continually re-
ceived, als6 letters of congratulation.
National flusical String Co.
The National Musical String Company
have completed their move and have their
combined New York and New Jersey forces
now at work in the factory at New Bruns-
wick. Under Mr. Nelson's able guidance,
this company have made a way for themselves
in the face of the aggressive competition of
numerous worthy rivals, and now stand high
on the list of leading manufacturers. Latest
information tells of increasing patronage and
orders.
Stultz & Bauer.
Stultz and Bauer stated yesterday, in re-
sponse to a query, that wholesale and retail
business is fairly active. Great interest has
been shown in the new Stultz & Bauer
grand, and many compliments have been
expressed. Mr. Golden is still traveling in
the firm interest.
OF PIANO MATERIALS
Now Ready
Hammacher, Schlemmer & Co.
299 Bowery, New York