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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
lightful reading while Mr. Burmeister's in-
terpretation was in every respect admir-
able. The Knabe piano which was used
was heard to decided advantage. We
understand, by the way, that Mr. Paur will
play the Knabe grand at one of the Sym-
phony concerts, perhaps the last.
A Sohmer " Special,"
"T^HE John Church Co. are furnishing
further proofs of the keen interest
which they are taking in the advancement
of the American composer and American
compositions. This week they issued the
first of a number of specially designed
works devoted to American composers.
It is unquestionably one of the most
elaborate and artistic books ever issued by
a music publishing house in this country.
Ethelbert Nevin is the fortunate individual
so honored, four of his compositions for the
piano—charming pieces by the way—en-
titled "Dawn", "Gondoliers", "Venetian
Love Song" and "Good Night" are group-
ed, under the title " Un Giorno in Vene-
zia" (A day in Venice).
The title on the cover page is printed in
gold and silver on a heavy paper ground
of figured maroon. The music is printed
on a finely calendered paper and inter-
spersed between the different numbers are
cleverly conceived etchings and selections
from famous poets, pertaining to the com-
positions. The printing of the thirty-two
inside pages is in three colors, the music
proper in black, the poetical selections in
green and the etchings in a dainty brown.
It is evident nothing has been spared
whether as to typography, engraving,
press work or paper to make this work as
perfect a sample of the typo-lithographer's
art, and as rich and impressive from a
general standpoint, as it is possible- to
make it. As a holiday presentation vol-
ume it is just timely. Dealers can take
especial pride in placing such a work be-
fore their customers. The John Church
Co. are certainly to be congratulated on
their good taste and enterprise.
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INVITATIONS were issued by Chicker-
* ing & Sons early in the week fora very
interesting musicale scheduled to take
place at Chickering Hall last evening, too
late for review in this week's paper. The
program was devoted exclusively to Rubin-
stein. The Sonata, opus 98, in B minor,
and the trio, opus 52, in B flat major, en-
gaged Leopold Lichtenberg, violinist, Leo
Schulz, 'cellist, and H. G. Tucker of Boston
at the piano. W. A. Howland, baritone,
added to these numbers the baritone songs
"FrUhlingsgeftthl," " Der Asra" and
"Sehnsucht." It is safe to assume that
with such artists and such a program there
was an imposing representation of music
lovers in evidence.
ICHARD BURMEISTER made a de-
cided "hit" at the Second Symphony
concert last Saturday night with Liszt's
concerto " Pathetique " which was scored
by him for piano and orchestra. The
prchestra under Emil Paur gave a most de-
Willard J. Frisbie, president of the
Camden Knitting Co., and also of the
Kendall Knitting Co., has erected a mag-
nificent new dwelling at Camden, N. Y.
A suite of apartments are fitted in the
Louis XV. style, and in them will be in-
stalled, when finished, a Sohmer piano, in
white and gold, of special design to har-
monize with its surroundings. It will be
one of the handsomest instruments ever
made at the Sohmer factory.
"Symphony" Recital.
There was a well-attended recital on
Thursday evening at the Wilcox & White
warerooms. The program was attractive.
The soloists were John Francis Gilder, the
pianist, and William H. Lee, baritone. Mr.
Gilder played five of his own compositions.
Selections were given on the " Angelus "
and " Symphony."
Wilcox & White have just shipped one
of their largest Symphonies to Dr. W. H.
Moorhouse of London, Ontario. The in-
strument was of special make in the finest
mahogany finish. Dr. Moorhouse is one of
Ontario's most celebrated physicians.
A"K. & B." Enthusiast.
Mrs. O. S. Warren, of Silver City, New
Mexico, one of the brightest and best busi-
ness women in this country, has just
opened new piano warerooms.
Mrs.
Warren is a well-known Kranich & Bach
representative. Her enthusiasm and ac-
tivity with reference to the K. & B. prod-
ucts has brought excellent results.
J. & C. Fischer.
This year has been one of triumphal prog-
ress for J. & C. Fischer. The 1898 styles
in grands and uprights have met with un-
qualified approbation. Fischer represen-
tatives in every part of the country are
sending excellent reports and a big force
at the factory is kept busy on orders.
Grand Jury will Investigate.
The latest phase of the piano war in Jer-
sey City is the ordering of a Grand Jury
investigation by Judge Lippincot in his
presentment, handed down on Tuesday.
In the last issue of The Review news
was given of developments up to time of
going to press. The investigation by the
Board of Education ordered by the Mayor
was held behind closed doors. Whilst the
Board was in session, the investigators
were startled by the production of a receipt
purporting to show that the same kind of
piano for which the city had paid $350 had
been purchased for less than $200.
The matter has now reached the Grand
Jury, which assembled at the opening of
the December term of court. Evidence
will be called for on both sides and, if posi-
tive proof of wrong doing is forthcoming,
those alleged to be guilty of irregularities
will be indicted.
Goes to Boston.
Henry Lindeman, since the re-organiza-
tion of the company in 1890, superinten-
dent of the factory of the Lindeman &
Sons Piano Co., will join the Ivers & Pond
forces at Boston on Jan. 1. Mr. Lindeman
is not a stockholder in the Lindeman Co.,
so that the personality of that firm will not
be effected by the change.
Steck Appreciation.
At the factory of Geo. Steck & Co. they
are at present working nights and Sundays
to catch up with orders which are reaching
the warerooms at a lively pace by mail and
telegraph from all sections of the country.
Before The Review called at the ware-
rooms yesterday morning, three telegrams
had been received for pianos and this has
been the case quite frequently during the
past week. Retail trade is also excellent.
This appreciation of the Steck piano cer-
tainly displays good judgment on the part
of dealers and the purchasing public.
The Boot he Bros. Baby Grand.
The products of the Gibson Piano Co. are
in good demand. W. F. Boothe, answer-
ing a question yesterday as to trade con-
ditions said: "We are doing splendidly.
When the new year opens, we start off with
150 orders on our books for delivery as
Among the callers this week at the Ma- soon after that date as possible.
son & Hamlin warerooms were Peter Olsen,
" T h e Boothe Bros. Baby Grand, now on
of Perth Amboy, N. J., and C. H. Sweezy, the market, fulfils our aim to produce a
Middletown, N. Y. Both are Mason & grand which shall meet all requirements as
Hamlin representatives. They left good to quality of material, construction and
orders.
tone. We are proud of it and are con-
The Brockport Piano Mfg. Co., of Brock- vinced that it will be a big success."
The Review, in an early issue, will refer
port, N. Y., manufacturers of the popular
at
greater length to this latest product of
"Capen" piano have just issued a showy
the
Gibson factory.
and convenient New Year calendar which
no doubt will be preserved by the trade.
Stultz &. Bauer.
Now the daily papers inform us that
L. P. Willing of Jamestown, N. Y., has
Stultz & Bauer are no exception to the
built a piano which will never need tuning. rule in the matter of existing prosperity.
Thus the world moves.
They are very busy, A number of the
The Montelius Piano Co. have opened a new Stultz & Bauer Grands have already
new store at 208 North Main street, been sold, and orders are coming in at a
Pueblo, Col,
lively