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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
Krakauer Bros.
Bent Always on Top.
THEJR PLANS FOR 1898 DISCLOSED — A VIG-
OROUS CAMPAIGN IN MANUFACTURING
AND BUSINESS DEPARTMENTS.
The editors who penned the stock-in-
trade jokes about the piano "nuisance " in
connection with the recent talk about the
piano " trust " did not conceive that they
were giving Geo. P. Bent, the celebrated
" Crown " maker, some of the most power-
ful arguments to use in favor of the
" Crown " piano.
How cleverly he has utilized this ma-
terial, and how logically and ably he has
undermined the objections to the so called
"nuisance " will be apparent to all who
read the advertisement which appears in
another part of this paper.
It is a pretty hard thing to get the best
of Geo. P. Bent.
Why? Simply because there are few
keener business men, and especially be-
cause he is making a piano which has won
a national reputation.
The "Crown " piano is now handled by
leading dealers in all sections of the coun-
try. It has given the utmost satisfaction
in the matter of tonal quality and design.
Then the orchestral attachment and prac-
tice clavier has gained many friends for
the instrument owing to the unique effects
possible. To indulge in colloquial phrase-
ology the " Crown " piano is " right in it
for '98 and no mistake."
On Wednesday The Review called at the
Krakauer factory and discovered Maurice
Krakauer back in his customary place and
on the alert, as usual, busy with his books
and letters, but not too busy to extend
courtesies and chat freely on the present
program and future prospects of the firm.
The visit proved to be a veritable land
voyage of discovery. The Review, with a
thirst for knowledge, requested enlighten-
ment on all points, and in response his
informant said severely, "Follow me and
you shall know all"—or words to that ef-
fect.
The first matter of importance noted
was the preparation of drawings for new
case designs in uprights. They indicate
some pleasant surprises in the near future
for Krakauer representatives, patrons and
friends.
Then followed an inspection of a Kra-
kauer grand now being made to order for
the personal use of Henry Dreher, vice-
president of the firm of B. Dreher Sons'
Co. of Cleveland, O. The case is of white
mahogany and, when finished, it will be in
every respect admirable and up to the
Krakauer standard of merit.
The third item on the program impro-
vised by Maurice Krakauer was an exam-
ination of a new style Krakauer upright
about to be placed on the market. It is
strictly in keeping with the very latest
ideals in uprights, including original de-
tails of unusual attractiveness.
More
cannot be said at present, but in a short
time The Review will contain an accurate
illustration, with full details.
Finally came an examination of veneers
now in stock for this year's business. The
Krakauershave always made a specialty of
rich veneers and 1898 will be above the
average. The mahogany veneers are ex-
ceptionally rare. It is not too much to
say that the Krakauer record during the
next twelve months in this particular, as
well as in others, will be very satisfactory.
As The Review was about to leave,
Maurice Krakauer said: " I have talked to
you freely about our program for the
year. We are always glad to let our
friends know what we are doing, and if
any of them who are not in regular com-
munication with us desire further infor-
mation concerning styles, prices, and the
like, we will answer their letters promptly
and furnish them freely with many inter-
esting facts and figures."
Haines Bros. vs. Haines & Co.
In the suit recently brought by Haines
Bros. (Incorp.) against Haines & Co., of
Rochester, asking for an injunction to res-
train the defendants from making or offer-
ing for sale pianos marked "Haines & Co.,
New York," or "Haines & Co.," or any
other combination of words in which
"Haines" forms a distinctive part, and
also for an accounting of all profits made
by Haines & Co. to date, and $50,000 dam-
ages, a first hearing was given before
Judge Daly in the Supreme Court on Mon-
day, Jan. 10, when the defendants, in res-
ponse to Judge Cohen's prior order were to
show cause on that date why an injunction
should not be issued against them.
At this hearing the defendant's counsel
made motion asking for copies of the
plaintiff's affidavits. The motion was de-
nied. Counsel for plaintiffs then offered a
motion requesting that the affidavits of the
defendants in the suit be submitted for his
examination before the day set apart for
argument. This motion was granted and
the defendants were ordered to submit their
affidavits to plaintiff's counsel not later
than Monday, Jan. 17. The argument
will be made on Jan. 19.
None of the plaintiffs was present at the
Lindeman News.
hearing, but John Haines, Jr.; W. Arm-
Elihu R. Smith, traveling representa- strong and Geo. Foster were with their
tive of Lindeman & Sons, lett Mew York counsel in the court room.
on Wednesday for a business trip through
the State. The firm's business is report-
ed as good. Herbert L. Eddy, the well- Wiley B. Allen Co.'s Big Business.
known musician of Providence, R. I., is
[Special to The Review.]
about to resume the piano business in
Portland, Ore., Jan. 8, 1898.
that city and will handle the Lindeman
As a fitting climax to the year's busi-
as a leader.
ness, the Wiley B. Allen Co. actually
Hilton Piano for High School. sold thirteen pianos between 9 A.M. and
6 p. M. New Year's eve. This firm is do-
The Milton Piano Co. had just received ing an enormous music business, and has
the following letter when The Review just closed a contract with an Eastern
called at their place on Wednesday:
manufacturer for a shipment of twelve
Greenfield, Ind., Jan. 10, 1898.
carloads—an even one gross—144 pianos.
Gentlemen:
At a meeting of our Board on Saturday
Thos. Floyd-Jones, of Haines Bros.
evening, I was directed to order one of
your pianos for use in our High School. (Incorp.), left on Tuesday for the West,
We want a Style " F " finished in oak. on an extended business trip. Albert
We would like if you could put this piano Haines started out on Monday for a
in best condition and ship immediately.
tour in the firm's interests, through
Respectfully,
New York and Pennsylvania. Business
The Greenfield School Board,
per John Corcoran, Sec'y. at the factory and wareroonis is active.
-The New American-made
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OFFICE AND FACTORY :
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