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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
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The Wilcox & White Angelus Orchestral.
Krakauer Progress.
The Wilcox & White Co. are having a his pleasure and an unlimited repertoire.
It has taken many years to perfect this
splendid demand for their Angelus Orchestral
attachment. They are continually in receipt automatic attachment. It is the only one of
of letters of inquiry, showing the
wide interest which it has created
in all parts of the country.
The Angelus Orchestral may be
termed a combination organ and
piano player. It operates upon the
keyboard of any piano, upright,
grand or square, by means of a
music roll, giving at pleasure, the
exquisite effects of a piano and
organ combined.
The illustration above furnishes
an idea of how it is attached to
an instrument. By reason of the
fact that it can be applied to any
piano without the least interference,
and is in itself a complete organ,
makes it of especial interest and
value to the trade and purchasers.
There is no defacing of the piano,
and the owner of an Angelus Orchestral is its kind made. Present orders indicate an
enabled to have organ and piano music at immense business in this unique attachment.
Maurice Krakauer's anticipations of very
active times at the factory this season is be-
ing realized. The wholesale and retail call
for Krakauer uprights has been phenomenal
since the season began. At present, it takes
some calculating to keep pace with out-of-
town orders.
There are several good reasons for this en-
joyable condition of affairs at the Krakauer
Bros, factory. Strict attention to details ex-
plains much with reference to the firm's con-
tinued success. Then Mr. Kochman, in
his sphere as traveling representative, is do-
ing some creditable work. Lar,t, but not by
any means least, comes the firm's personality.
That enters largely into results. In fact, it
is one of the secrets of the firm's success.
Review, just as he might tell a prospective
agent, the leading points of interest in the
AN
UNINTERRUPTED DEMAND — WHY THE Columbia Zither.
"COLUMBIA" SELLS.
The request pleased him, because he loves
the
Columbia Zither as well as he does most
There appears to be no let-up in the call
of
his
friends, and far better than some other
for Columbia Zithers, according to the latest
people
with whom he comes in contact occa-
reports. In a recent talk with J. Leverett
sionally.
Pierce, who is an enthusiast—as he has every
"The Columbia," he said, "is a simplified
right to be—in the matter of Phonoharps and
German
zither and requires no teacher.
Columbia Zithers, he was asked to tell The
Our method of construction is so easy that
anyone can learn to play the instrument in
BUILT
a very short time. The bass notes are
UPON
tuned in groups of chords. This is a very
HONOR
attractive feature, as one has the various
chords of the key ready to be plucked with-
The
out effort. As an accompaniment to the
voice these chords are invaluable. In con-
Piano nection with' the violin, piano and other
musical instruments, the Columbia is de-
UNEQUALED FOR TONE QUALITIES.
lightful. It rewards individual skill more
THE ONLY PIANO
than any other harp in existence. We have
HAVING ALL
POINTS OF MERIT. produced a musical instrument which charms
alike the home circle and the concert audi-
Germain Piano Co.
ence. What more can I say? Could any-
Factory, Saginaw, flich.
thing more be expected ? " The Review
agreed with Mr. Pierce that he had stated
his case admirably and very modestly.
The Columbia Zither.
Germain
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1 AND 3 EAST 13TH STREET, N. Y.
Finest Book and Publication work. Catalogue
and Pamphlet printing at short notice. Send
for estimates.
The Twentieth Century action, up to date,
is now being exhibited in the heart of the city.
Mr. Abendschein returned from a ten days' trip
on Monday and took up business quarters at
the Union Square Hotel. Invitations have
been sent out to manufacturers. Many visit-
ors have called. Admiration has been freely
expressed; of adverse comment there is none
reported.
"G. & K. Booming.
Indications this week at the Kroeger ware-
rooms and factory are healthy. The "G. & K."
products are being shipped as fast as finished.
Mr. Garritson has been away since the begin-
ning of the week on business. He expects
to return shortly. Mr. Couch will probably
reach town to-day.
WANTED.
By experienced traveler, good com-
mercial Piano, also Reed Organ, to sell
Eastern trade on commission. Address
"MEDIA,"
Care of Music TRADE REVIEW.
SELF-CONTROLLING
SELF.QPERATINO
Perfection Has at Last Been Reached.
THE "AUTONO"
PIANO ATTACHMENT
is the only practical and reliable self-playing at-
tachment on the market which can be applied to
piano without disfiguring it. Musical results are
An international industrial and commercial a marvelous.
Considered by experts to be the
congress to be held in Brazil from May to
KING OF ATTACHJIENTS.
October, '99, is under consideration by the Built to last and give satisfaction. We invite in-
and correspondence. This attachment
prominent officials and business men of that vestigation
should not be confused with any devices hitherto
country.
sold to the trade as piano attachments. It is
unique—unequaled.
The " Majestic" is moving steadily along,
WEBER, QOOLriAN &. CO.,
according to the latest news at headquarters.
Henry Spies is doing some excellent work
during his trip.
POOLE
20th Century Action Exhibition.
PIANOS
rianufacturers of the " Autono " Self-playing
Attachment.
7 West 14th Street,
New York.
Precious, Perfect, Peerless
As to Tone, Touch, Design,
Durability and Value. . . <
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