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V O L . XXVII. No. 13. Published Every Saturday by Edward Lyman Bill at 3 East Fourteenth Street. New York, Sept. 24,1898.
Cheery Mason & Hamlin Report. Marsh, Hook & Co. and ignited the lace
HENRY I.. MASON TELLS THE REVIEW OF THE
FIRM'S PROGRESS A STEADY ADVANCE
REPORTED.
Henry L. Mason, of the Mason & Hamlin
Co., when seen by The Review recently on
the subject of the firm's progress up to
date and the fall program in the piano and
organ departments, reported a highly
satisfactory condition of affairs, with an
excellent outlook.
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You have already noted the supply of
new instruments from our piano factory
for the St. Paul and St. Louis, now re-
commissioned in the passenger service,"
said he. " These have been shipped. They
are both style E, mahogany, new scale.
This style is one of our choicest instru-
ments. Quite a number of vessels have
been furnished with oiir pianos to order
and they give perfect satisfaction.
"The new Mason & Hamlin scale, now
in use for oiir uprights and baby grands, is
widely appreciated, so much so that we
have a right to deem it completely success-
ful.
As you are aware, it embodies the
wrestpin system. The piano branch of the
business is growing rapidly.
" I n our organ department, we are
keeping abreast of the times by the con-
struction of new styles. We shall have
some special announcements to make a
little later on concerning Mason & Hamlin
organs. Taken as a whole, however, our
new catalogue covers the ground, and
meets the requirements of organ purchas-
ers.
"Wholesale and retail business has
brightened tip wonderfully of late. There
is every indication of a prosperous run
through this season, and, like other manu-
facturers, we feel that siich a run is due—
in fact, over-due."
Fair Grounds Fire.
ALMOST A PANIC AT WKliSTKR CITY, IOWA
MERCHANTS LOSE HEAVILY.
[Special to The Review.]
Webster City, la., Sept. 19, 1898.
Fire nearly created a panic in Floral Hall
at the fair grounds just before noon Satur-
day. It was the second day of the Hamil-
ton county fair and a large crowd was
present when flames caught in some mys-
terious way in the furniture booth of
curtains and drapery of the booth. The
large building was burned to the ground
and the valuable display of pianos, cloth-
ing and dry goods all burned. As soon as
the cry of fire was raised, the crowd quiet-
ly left the building and no one was serious-
ly hurt. The loss is large and falls heav-
ily on merchants who have made displays.
A number lost over $500 each.
Death of Geo. A. Steinway.
George A. Steinway, son of the late
William Steinway, died on board the
steamship Statendam, September 14. He
was thirty-four years old, and had been in
Europe on a business trip.
He took passage on the Statendam at
Rotterdam, intending to return to this
country. The sad news of his death was
cabled from Boulogne, France, where the
steamer arrived Wednesday, to the other
members of the firm in this city.
Young Mr. Klock.
O. C. Klock, general manager for the
Keller pianos, Bridgeport, Conn., whose
offices are located at No. 2 Union Square,
East, New York, has been joined by his
son Geo. P. Klock, who will assume charge
of the office during his father's absence.
Young Mr. Klock is just out of commercial
college and is rated as a young man of ex-
cellent business ability. He is a good
pianist, and will be able to show off pianos
to advantage to the visiting trade when
his father is looking after affairs on the
road. Mr. Klock, Sr., proposes to push
the Keller piano with unremitting vigor.
Already a number of old-time friends have
sent in substantial orders which causes Mr.
Klock to believe that there is a great
future for the Keller piano.
Poole Pianos Produce Prosperity.
We notice that John J. Prince, who is now
in the toils for using the mails with fraud-
ulent intent stole the "Poole Pianos Pro-
duce Prosperity" idea in his circular work.
Speaking about the Poole, reminds us,
by the way, that the factory in Boston is
exceedingly busy, the different styles be-
ing widely acclaimed as among the best
selling on the market. At present there is
a big call for the Poole 99 style.
$2.00 PER YEAR
SINGLE COPIES, IO CENTS.
Goepel's Trade Summary.
EXPECTS THIS FALL TO HE A RECORD BREAKER
HAS ADDED PIANO HAMMERS TO HIS
GENERAL LINE.
The Review was fortunate enough to find
C. F. Goepel with a moment to spare at
the Goepel warerooms on Monday. As
every one knows, he is one of the busiest
men and most indefatigable workers in the
supply branch. Asked to state the present
condition of trade as he finds it, Mr. Goepel
said:
"We are doing very well now. In fact,
all through the summer there has been
considerable business coming in. Our line
of supplies appears to suit the trade and
we are very glad it is so. This fall will
probably be one of the best we have ever
had and we are ready to take hold of all
the orders that may come in.
"You know our business rules. They
have become maxims with us, and a strict
adherence to them has paved the way to
the success we now enjoy. First of all,
we make it a rule to keep our stock full
and up-to-date, so that when orders come
in, we can ship them promptly. Right
there is our second rule. We endeavor to
be prompt in all transactions. All we ask
is that those with whom we deal shall keep
our rule in mind.
"The keeping down of prices is another
rule. We ask fair prices for our supplies,
nothing more. It will pay those who use
supplies to get our estimates every time.
If we don't hit their ideas the first time
w r e will the next. Competition is good for
trade. We like it, and it does us no harm
whatever. Comparisons of goods and
prices often bring us new customers.
" We are now doing an extensive busi-
ness in piano hammers. This is one of our
latest developments. As one order filled
has, so far, brought us others, we believe
our goods along this line are worthy of a
place. This is a hint for people who use
hammers. They should send to us for
estimates and samples."
John M. Gallup & Co.
The firm of Gallup & Metzger, at Hart-
ford, Conn., have been reorganized owing
to the death recently of Mr. Metzger. It
will in future be conducted under the firm
name of John M. Gallup & Co.