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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
tive in the city, but the manner in which
it is kept reflects great credit on the firm
and those under them who are responsible.
Enter the warerooms when you will, not
a speck of dust or dirt is to be seen in any
direction. This is as it should be, and is
an example that all wareroom managers
would do well to keep in mind.
POPULAR PEASE PIANO.
Just as the several Pease representatives
predicted in a recent interview the busy
season for the Popular Pease has begun
earlier than usual. Reports from enter-
prising' dealers who are handling the
Pease products all agree as to the pros-
pect. It is excellent, they say. The lat-
est Pease designs in cases are warmly ap-
proved. They are declared to be among
the best in the market.
JOHN WESER.
John Weser, as busy as ever, when seen
at the Weser factory recently, said that the
firm continue to receive a fair share of
patronage. There has been no closing
down during the heated term. " There is
plenty of work always to be done," said
he, "and if appearances go for anything,
we shall have no occasion to slacken speed
for a long time to come."
DECKER & SON.
The program of Decker & Son for the
coming season includes five admirable ex-
amples of Decker workmanship in up-
rights. The designs are tasteful.
Every
style of case is well-proportioned, bears
ample evidence of expert skill in finishing,
and has met with general approval. This
will be a big year for the Decker firm.
GABLER & BRO.
The immense Gabler plant on Twenty-
second street has one very noticeable fea-
ture. It appears to be, and always is,
except on Sundays, in motion. Spring,
summer, autumn and winter — during
every season alike—the machinery is run-
ning at full speed and the Gabler force
can be seen working at the benches.
This is a fair index of the proportions
of the Gabler business. It has spread in
all directions under able management and
supervision until, to-day, the Gabler
pianos are known — and appreciated —-
throughout the length and breadth of this
great continent, including Canada. Nor
has the limit been reached, by any means.
SPIES PIANO CO.
These are lively times at the office and
in the factory of Henry Spies. It is in-
tended that the merits of the "Majestic"
shall be more widely known, and to that
end the Spies representatives out of town
are moving on the enemy's breastworks,
so to speak. There is continual competi-
tive firing all along the line, but the "Ma-
jestic" continues to advance.
KRANICH & BACH.
On numerous occasions attention has
been drawn to the unusually large and
well-arranged display of Kranich & Bach
products at the Twenty-third street ware-
rooms. Just at this time the exhibit ap-
pears to great advantage. Not only is the
stock of Kranich & Bach grands and up-
rights one of the largest and most attrac-
FRANK BURNS BARGAINS.
Frank B. Burns has seized some golden
opportunities in the shape of damask,
velour and other bargains and is now an-
nouncing his readiness to dispose of them
at phenomenally low prices. He informs
The Review that it is a great chance for
live dealers and others interested in his
wares.
He will have something to say next
week, he remarks, about his fall program,
but mentions incidentally that velours
worth $2.50 and $3.00 are being closed out
at $1.50 to $1.65, and damask covers and
light silk scarfs are offered from $1.00 to
$2.50.
LINDEHAN PIANO CO.
The outlook for the Lindcman products
is bright. Mr. Elihu Smith, during his
several tours, did much effective work.
Results are now becoming evident. Like
Mr. Norris of the firm, Mr. Smith, who
represents the firm on the road, is an earn-
est believer in the efficacy of actual merit
as an argument. The claims made for
Lindeman pianos always stand the test.
BEHR BROS. & CO.
Comparison of many out-of-town opin-
ions secured by Behr Bros, from those
who handle their products in the eastern,
western, northwestern and southern states,
also in Canada, enables them to report to
The Review, in reply to a query, that the
latest Behr styles will be in healthy de-
mand throughout the season. The Behr
pianos have many champions.
GIBSON PIANO CO.
At the Gibson factory active prepara-
tions are in progress for an aggressive
campaign this fall. Mr. Boothe returns
from his vacation shortly and will imme-
diately enter into the work with his
accustomed vigor. His personality enters
largely into the advance of the Gibson
Co.'s interests. His ambition, to give the
best values to dealers, has, according to
the views of his constituents, been amply
fulfilled.
STULTZ & BAUER.
In a short time—probably about three
weeks from date—Stultz & Bauer will
have a big surprise for their friends and
customers. It will be a Stultz & Bauer
grand that will be in line with all the firm's
other work.
In the meantime, orders
arrive by each day's mail for their lead-
ing styles, all for early delivery. The
" vS. & B." is moving right along.
MILTON PIANO CO.
The Review's recent visits to the Milton
Piano Co.'s factory and warerooms reveal
the fact that it is a growing concern. It
began, not so very long ago, in a modest
way, the members of the firm moving
along slowly but surely in their operations.
They have been content to wait for the
verdict of customers. From the last re-
ports, that verdict is very encouraging.
JACOB DOLL.
Jacob Doll has made a marked success
of his two favorite styles—CX and E.
The Review, on Wednesday, had an op-
portunity of inspecting some instruments
about to be shipped, and it prophesies that
the Doll products of 1898 will add greatly to
the wide reputation they have gained. Mr.
Doll's motto: "Upward and onward" is
being lived up to.
STURZ BROS.
Sturz Bros, are unostentatious in their
display, but practical and progressive in
their methods. Being experts in 'piano
making, they are able to give personal at-
tention to the smallest details connected
with the construction of their pianos, with
the result that their products never fail to
give satisfaction. The Sturz instruments
recommend themselves.
STRICH & ZEIDLER.
The latest Strich & Zeidler products
now in course of completion for the fall
trade are perfect examples of art work-
manship and tone. Those now on exhibi-
tion are absolutely flawless and worthy of
a prominent place in any exhibit of repre-
sentative American manufactures.
The National Musical String Co.
The National Musical String Co., of
New Brunswick, N. J., one of the strong-
est institutions of the kind in the country,
are enjoying a large degree of patronage
which is augmenting daily. In their new
plant, which was described some time
since in The Review, they have a perfect-
ly equipped establishment and they are
splendidly prepared to fill all orders which
reach them with the utmost promptness.
The coming fall cannot fail to be a record
breaker with this concern.
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Dodge's Good Record.
W. A. Dodge, the Smith & Barnes road
ambassador, has just returned to Chicago
from an unusually successful two months'
trip made through Missouri, Kansas and
Arkansas. The Smith & Barnes and C.
A. Smith pianos are great favorites in Mr.
Dodge's territory.
This week he is
scheduled to leave again on a Northern
trip.
Hatthews Enlarge.
The Matthews Piano Co., of Lincoln,
Neb., have increased their capital stock
from $20,000 to $30,000, and have taken
into the firm Chas. W. Rieger, a man of
marked business ability. This enterpris-
ing house is forging right ahead.
Krell Activity.
At the Krell Piano factory, Cincinnati,
there is remarkable activity in every de-
partment.
A number of new styles as
well as general stock is being manufac-
tured to meet the active demands of Krell
customers for the coming fall.