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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
Why the Lauter Co. Succeed.
Fischer's Phenomenal Activity.
National flusical String Co.
Chas. W. Ulrich, the new manager of the
Lauter Co.'s piano warerooms in Paterson
and Passaic, N. J., a fine musician and a well-
known Jerseyite, received a big send off in a
recent issue of the Passaic News.
Mr. Ulrich attributes the pre-eminent posi-
tion of the Lauter Co. in the piano trade to
the fact that they carry a stock of all grades
of pianos, such as no concern does—as his
firm puts it—"The seven best, in their differ-
ent grades, that America produces—Chicker-
ings, Gablers, Hardmans, Voses, Sterlings,
Standards and Huntingtons."
Henry B. Fischer is expected in the city,
again on Monday, after a lengthy tour in the
South and West.
In both branches of the Fischer business,
1898,
so far as it has advanced, has been
phenomenally active. Grands and uprights
alike have been in continual demand, and
there are no symptoms at this time of any re-
duction in the number of calls for latest
styles.
This is in a large measure due to the enter-
prising policy of the firm—as before men-
tioned in the columns of The Review. The
arduous task of developing still further the al-
ready big wholesale business of the firm has
been well performed by the firm members,
each of whom in turn do a share of mission-
ary work in the desired direction.
The present wholesale output of Fischer
products is entirely satisfactory to the firm,
yet with the immense facilities at hand, there
is no reason why it should not be increased
considerably during the present era of pros-
perity.
On visiting the New York factory of the
National Musical String Co. on Thursday,
The Review discovered that a large portion
of the plant had been moved to the new fac-
tory at New Brunswick, N. J.
Mr. Nelson was, as usual, at his post of
duty and received The Review with his usual
courtesy and consideration. In response to
a question, he said that before many days the
several plants of the firm will be in position.
Then there will be a formal "housewarming,"
to which The Review will be invited. Busi-
ness is reported as active all along the line.
Krakauer Interests Flourishing.
Maurice Krakauer, of Krakauer Bros., left
town on Wednesday for a short business tour,
expecting to return to-day. Krakauer inter-
ests are flourishing everywhere. Excellent
reports are coming in from Mr. Kochman and
all out-of-town representatives.
Among the visitors at the Mason & Hamlin
warerooms this week was Major Howes, trav-
eling representative for the Boston house.
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The present piano exhibit at the warerooms
of Hardman, Peck & Co. is admirable, both
in arrangement and choice of instruments.
The exhibit includes examples of the new
Hardman Baby Grand, which contains all of
the Hardman special features, within the
smallest possible space.
The aim of the firm in making this grand
is to replace—as has been accomplished in
Europe — the' larger uprights with Baby
Grands in the homes of cultured people.
Their efforts in this direction have been
widely appreciated—so widely that a con-
siderable part of the Hardman, Peck & Co.
factory is set apart for construction of these
unique products.
The exhibit of Hardman uprights for the
season of 1898 is large and entirely satisfac-
tory from every point of view. It is appar-
ent, even to the most casual observer, that
neither pains nor expense have been spared
to secure maximum results in matters of tone
and construction. The progressive policy of
the firm is well evidenced in the beauty and
general attractiveness of their products.
Woodmansee s Display.
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POOLE
W. G. Woodmansee & Co., of Cincinnati,
O., are at present making a fine display of
the famous Chickering piano, for which they
are the sole representatives. Their trade
with these instruments is rapidly growing, and
indications are most favorable for a big busi-
ness during the year. The Woodmansee firm
alsohandle the "Crown," Sterling, Briggs,
Huntington and "Opera" pianos.
PIANOS
Suit for Attorney's Fees.
Among the cases before Judge Coxe, in the
Special Term of the United States Circuit
Court, held in Utica recently, was the action
of the Zimmerman Co., autoharp manufactu-
rers, Dolgeville, against George B. Shearer of
Mount Vernon. In this case the late Judge
Francis R. Gilbert was attorney for the de-
fendant when an action for infringement was
begun. Mr. Gilbert died, and when it was
proposed to substitute another attorney ob-
jection was interposed in behalf of the estate
of Judge Gilbert on the ground that neither
the Judge nor his estate had received pay for
services rendered by the deceased as defend-
ant's attorney. Fees to the amount of $400
were claimed. Judge Coxe heard argument
on both sides, and finally made an order in
effect that within thirty days from yesterday
defendant Shearer pay $150 to the Gilbert
estate, or file a bond for $200 to cover any
judgment that the estate may hereafter re-
cover in a State court for services. Upon
this being done another attorney may be sub-
stituted and the case continued.
Slfj. Tamagno,
The Renowned Italian Tenor,
Says: " I have nevet
used a more satisfactory
piano than the Kimball."
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As to Tone, Touch, Design,
Durability and Value. . .
5 and 7 AFFLETON STREET, BOSTON. MASS.