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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
Vose Virility.
The Vose & Sons Piano Co. furnish a
topic for earnest thought in the statement
which they make in their advertisement on
the cover page of The Review. There is
no indulgence in "glittering generalities,"
no ambiguity about this assertion—it is
right from the shoulder.
When an institution can make this claim :
'' There is no factory in the world pro-
ducing but one grade of pianos—and that
of the artistic class—whose product ap-
proaches ours in quantity," it seems almost
necessary to ask, why?
Why?
:
Because the Yose & Sons Piano Co. have
built up a demand for their pianos that is
based on substantial worth and intelligent
business management. They are making
pianos—first-class; pianos—that can be sold
as such by every conscientious dealer-
pianos that are mtasical in tone, delightful
in touch and hon£$tly constructed—pianos
that architecturally and musically furnish
abundant testimony of their merit and cost.
In the face of jhese facts it is not sur-
prising to record the success of the Vose
institution.
It would seem anomalous
were the Vose f4ctory not crowded with
orders, for such a;piano as the Vose cannot
but sell, cannot but please those competent
to estimate the value of these beautiful
creations.
It is timely now, almost at the opening
of the New Year; for dealers interested in
piano leaders to concentrate more attention
on the Yose—in other words, ask questions.
specialty of piano veneers and carry the
largest line of fancy woods to be found in
this country. Their samples are as beauti-
ful as they are numerous, and it would be
advisable for manufacturers desirous of
securing something decidedly fetching for
1899 to write this firm. They will find
that the matter of prices as well as samples
will be satisfactory. The Grand Rapids
Veneer Co. are one of the most enterpris-
ing concerns in this country. They are
leaders in their special field.
Hasse's Latest Specialty.
William F. Hasse, who recently issued
one of the best-arranged and choicest of
the season's catalogues in his branch of
the trade, has introduced an imported nov-
elty. It includes busts of celebrated com-
Peters a Hero.
In the great fire which occurred in Terra
Haute, Ind., last Monday night, causing
a loss of nearly two million dollars, the
heroic act of a M# Peters, a traveling sales-
man for D. H." Baldwin & Co., called
forth cheers from the crowd watching the
flames.
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When the fire first started' Peters was
standing in the crowd and saw two girls
appear at the second story windows. They
were panic-stricken- and were in momen-
tary danger of going' ? down with the floor.
Peters sprang through the dpor with his
coat over his head and dashed through the
flames and reached^the window, at which
the girls had appeared, and, after, talking
with them, swung out from the ledge and
dropped. His example was followed by
the two girls.
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The Grand Rapids Veneer Works.
The demand to-4ay for attractive and ar-
tistic case work fr|i!r-compelled a call for
finely-figured venel&f&^in all the fancy
woods unequalled, perhaps ever before in
the history of this, trade. This is due un-
doubtedly to the keen competition now
prevalent, and the growing artistic tastes
of the purchasing public.
Among the houses well fitted to supply
all the needs of piano and organ manufac-
turers in this line is that well-known in-
stitution, the Grand Rapids Veneer Works,
of Grand Rapids, Mich. They make a
posers, in alabaster, composition and plas-
ter of Paris, with pedestals and brackets.
These busts, only recently placed on sale,
have already proved successful as a com-
mercial enterprise, several well-known
manufacturers and a number of profes-
sional musicians having selected purchases
for artistic decorative purposes.
Mr. Hasse is enjoying a prosperous sea-
son. His line of stools, chairs, covers,
scarfs and cabinets has met with the ap-
proval of the trade. They possess the es-
sential qualities of durability, tastefulness
of design and reasonableness in price. Few
dealers can resist such a desirable combi-
nation.
The Knabe piano which is handled by
E. Heuer & Co., of Mexico City, Mexico,
is being used quite prominently in musical
affairs in that Republic this season.
Henry B. Fischer's Report
OK HIS RECENT TRIP FOUND TRADK CONDI-
TIONS FAVORAP.LE EVERYWHERE
1898 HAS KEEN A GREAT
"
FISCHER YEAR.
Henry B. Fischer, of J. & C. Fischer,
returned on Saturday from a five weeks'
trip. The Review, on Tuesday had the
pleasure of a short business talk with Mr.
Fischer on the subject of his tour. Asked
to give briefly the result of his experiences,
he said:
" I went as far West as Denver, and
also visited the Southern cities. At every
point I met with a highly gratifying recep-
tion.
Prosperity was plainly apparent
everywhere.
"This is best understood when I say that
I heard no complaints—even mild ones—
as to the state of trade.
"Regarding the Fischer products, I
found each and all of our representatives
on the alert, energetic, confident, and doing
well. As I told you once before, this has
been a record-breaking year with us, and
1899, in my opinion, will be another, with
a much.higher average.
"Our grands are in great request for
concerts, entertainments, institutions and
large private residences. Our uprights, in
all theiatest styles, find a ready sale. Our
new style 20 are in good demand in all
sections. "The covering of United States,
Canadian and Mexican territory has been
practically completed. We are represented
—well represented—in all of the big cities
and many of those of less gigantic size.
" Taken all in all, I am well satisfied
with existing Fischer conditions and the
outlook—so well satisfied that I shall enjoy
a New Yorker's Christmas with zest and
relish. The turkey bones will be cleaned
this vear."
The Bronson Bronze Panels.
The bronze panels manufactured by the
Homer D. Bronson Co., Beacon Falls,
Conn., are among the specialties which
seem to hold a well-deserved place in trade
esteem. .This is due to their attractive-
ness and novelty of design as well as dura-
bility.. It is conceded that the Bronson
bronze panels impart a positive individual-
ity to the piano in which they are used,
more particularly when specially manufac-
tured designs are utilized. Manufacturers
who have not given the Bronson wares
due consideration would do well to look
them up. They will find that the Homer
D. Bronson Co. are prepared to meet them
in the matter of designs and prices.
Mehlin
Pianos
Factory 461 to 467 West 40th St.,
New York.
'A Leader
among
Leaders."
Main Office and Wareroomt:
27 Union Square.