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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
Krakauer 20 Years Old.
There is now in course of renovation at
the Krakauer retail warerooms, Krakauer
piano No. 744, constructed and sold more
than twenty years ago. The present num-
ber of Krakauer products has reached
170,000.
The tone of No. 744 is not in the least
impaired. The only renovation needed is
the removal of dust, the filing- of hammer
felts and polishing- of the case.
Another Auction Sale.
There was an auction sale of one hun-
dred second-hand pianos at the Standard
Auction Warerooms, 21 West 125th street,
on Thursday last. The affair was well
advertised and there was a large attend-
ance of the general public. The prices
realized, considering the age of the instru-
ments, were excellent. Almost every
maker of note was represented in the col-
lection, which embraced concert grands,
baby grands, squares and uprights. Ben-
jamin S. Wise was the auctioneer.
Sohmer Grand Selling.
Dull,heavy weather does not always mean
slow trade. On one of those disagreeable
days early in this week, five grands were
sold to retail customers at the new Sohmer
warerooms.
Call for Steinway •«Specials."
TRADE QUITE ACTIVE WITH STEINWAV & SONS
THE SPECIALLY DECORATED STYLES IN
GREAT DEMAND THE STEINWAY SALON.
When The Review called at Stein-
way Hall yesterday, Mr. Nahum Stet-
son, with his usual courtesy, found time
for a brief chat, notwithstanding an un-
usual press of business. On bis desk
were scattered such a number of tags for
piano shipments that The Review was led
to remark: "Business must be rushing
with Steinway & Sons."
" Yes, biisiness with us is good; we can-
not complain," said Mr. Stetson, "although
it is really too early for Steinway retail
activity, as our customers are only just
getting back to town. You remark about
the orders on my desk—here are a few
more," and Mr. Stetson took from a drawer
a big bunch of tags for instruments to be
delivered within the next few days.
When asked regarding the definite date
for the opening of the Steinway Salon, Mr.
Stetson said:
" I am in a curious predicament regard-
ing this matter, so much so that I do not
know when I shall issue invitations. I do
not care to invite the public to a show un-
less it is a good one—there cannot be a
representation to suit us unless we have
just the instruments we want to exhibit.
Since we prepared the Salon, four of the
handsomest and most expensive pianos
have been sold, thus depleting the stock of
'specials' that we certainly expected to
have on exhibition. You know it takes
twelve months and over to prepare these
specially designed, and elaborated instru-
ments, and their absence interferes some-
what with our plans."
The Review ventured the opinion that
these sales should be a cause of congratu-
lation rather than complaint.
" Oh, we are not complaining," said Mr.
Stetson, laughingly, "but it places us in a
rather peculiar position. That is why I
cannot give you any definite information
regarding the date of opening."
As The Review stated last week there is
nothing to compare with the new Steinway
Salon in this land, or in any other land
for that matter, and notwithstanding the
absence of the instruments of which it has
been depleted, it is a thing of beauty;
among the decorations, the Lyon & Healy
harp is much in evidence. This is a neat
tribute from Steinway & Sons to the great
Western house of Lyon & Healy that can-
not fail to be appreciated.
Among the orders received at Steinway
Hall this week was one for a four thousand
dollar grand, to be specially decorated by
Tiffany. The order was placed with Mr.
Tiffany yesterday morning. Steinway &
Sons are now employing quite a number
of artists in their special order department.
The Emerson Piano Co. have just issued
an attractive crimson-covered booklet in-
viting those interested in pianos to call at
the Fifth avenue warerooms.
Louis P. Bach, of Kranich & Bach, re-
turned from Europe on Wednesday.
Albert Krell, Jr., arrived on a social
visit on Monday. His stay will extend
over a week. He reports business at the
factory as active, with an excellent out-
look.
A. M. Wright, of the Everett Piano Co.,
left town on Wednesday for a short busi-
ness trip.
At the new warerooms of Jacob Doll
there are on exhibition several very at-
tractive examples of new styles. The new
Doll Colonial orchestral grand, style C, in
mahogany and walnut, is a particularly
handsome instrument.
Joseph Shoninger left town on Saturday
for a brief . business trip, including a visit
to Chicago.
Charles Mehlin returned on Thursday
from a very successful four weeks' tour in
the Mehlin interests.
W. J. Gronert, general manager of C.
G. Conn's factories at Elkhart, and one of
the alert, progressive men of the trade is
on a visit to the Conn headquarters in this
city. He will probably stay several days.
Henry L. flason
TALKS OK TRADE PROSPECTS AND INVITES
DEALERS TO VISIT HIM IN HIS NEW YORK.
HEADQUARTERS.
Henry L. Mason, of Mason & Hamlin,
who has been at Boston on business during
the past week, returned to his desk at the
warerooms here yesterday.
Asked for news items in connection with
the progress of trade, Mr. Mason said that
several large orders for Mason & Hamlin
pianos had been received since Monday,
notably one from the Mason & Hamlin
representatives at Philadelphia. Important
orders for organs have also been received
from the firm's agents in London and
Australia.
General business in both
branches, wholesale and retail, is reported
as active.
" I intend to remain here at the ware-
rooms throughout the season," continued
Mr. Mason, "and will be glad to welcome
all visiting dealers who may see fit to call
and examine our instruments. We believe
that the Mason & Hamlin products, under
existing conditions, are second to none in
all-round merit.
"Although well and favorably known
now, we think they should be still better
known. They only need to be known in order
to find warm appreciation. This is being
amply proved each day by the orders com-
ing in, many of these the result of indorse-
ments from well-pleased patrons. With
this object in view—the continuous devel-
opment of our trade—I cordially invite
progressive, responsible dealers in cities
where we are not already represented, to
call here, 3 and 5 West Eighteenth street
during their stay in New York. Whether
we conclude favorable negotiations with
them or not, they may be sure of a hearty
welcome."
Hamilton S. Gordon.
Activity is increasing at the Gordon
musical merchandise warerooms. A new
and revised price list of the Gordon goods
and a large band and orchestra catalogue
have just been issued. The Gordon trade
in instruments and supplies for bands
and orchestras is increasing.
Mr. D. Behrend, one of the Gordon
travelers, left on Monday for a lengthy
trip. Messrs. H. Prestwith and S. R.
Hyatt, also Gordon travelers, are on the
road and doing well.
The late Edouard Remenyi's collection
of violins and bows are on exhibition and
sale at Victor S. Flechter's studio, 23
Union Sq.
TINGUE, HOUSE & CO.,
MANUFACTURERS OF
HAMMER <* AND ^ WEDGE
ACTION * AND * POLISHING
Offices and Warerooms, 56 READE ST., New York.
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Mills at GLENVILLE and SEYMOUR, Conn.