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V O L . XXVIII. N o . 16. Published Every Saturday by Edward Lyman Bill at 3 East Fourteenth Street. New York, April 22,1899.
The " Steinway Co."
The incorporation of the " Steinway Co."
announced in The Review last week, has
occasioned considerable surprise and much
comment, as many believe that the incor-
poration of such a concern has the ear
marks of an attempt to trade upon the
great Steinway name.
Chas. H. Steinway, president of Stein-
way & Sons said when The Review called
upon him for a statement in regard to this
matter: " I have to say only that we are
causing a thorough investigation to be
made and you may rest assured that we
propose to protect our interests thoroughly
in this matter. A million dollars has been
spent in advertising the Steinway name,
and it would be folly not to protect such a
valuable piece of property."
The Review called upon Paul Weilbacher,
Jr., one of the incorporators of the new
Steinway Co. and asked for some partic-
ulars.
" I t has been said that Henry Steinway
is interested in your company. Is that
true ? " Mr. Weilbacher was asked.
" I am not at liberty to say anything
about it," was the reply. " In due course,
when matters are settled definitely, I sup-
pose the press will be informed.
"Where will the ' Steinway Company '
factory be located?"
" I am not at liberty to say just at pre-
sent."
" Will Henry Steinway be connected
with the company in any way? "
" I am not at liberty to say."
" Is it true that the ' Steinway Company'
has been incorporated in New Jersey, with
$50,000 capital? "
"Yes.
That is true, but many details
have to be settled before we can make any
announcement."
Proofs of Prosperity.
To be added to the pile of evidence put
forth concerning the prosperity of the
United States, comes the report of postal
returns for March, largely in excess of any
month since 1893. For some time after
the late election the increase in postal re-
ceipts was much more marked in the
eastern cities than in those of the West or
South. Now, however, the West and the
South compare favorably with the East,
which may be taken as a sign that the
business revival is widespread.
$2.00 PER YEAR.
ILK. COPIES, i> CEVT5
Weber With Wise.
Chas. H. Parsons' Report.
That young and energetic firm, Clark
Charles H. Parsons, president of the
Needham Piano and Organ Co., when seen Wise & Co., San Francisco, Cal., have just
by The Review on Wednesday, had an ex- secured the agency for the Weber piano.
cellent report to make with reference to the This was arranged on the occasion of Mr.
Woodford's recent visit to California.
condition of trade.
Speaking in a semi-humorous vein, Mr. Clark Wise & Co. have been established on
Parsons said, in answer to a query: "As the Pacific Coast since 1886, their present
usual, we are persisting in our endeavors warerooms are on the corner of Grand
to persuade the music-loving portion of avenue, No. 41-47 Geary street. The firm
the people in the United States and other is composed of Clark Wise and his brother
parts of the earth that home without a R. A. Wise. They are young, wideawake
Needham piano or organ—or both—is lone- business men and feel that with such a pop-
ular instrument as the Weber they can
ly and unattractive.
"We offer certain good reasons—or, at accomplish great results.
Mr. Clark Wise is in town this week
any rate, we think they are good reasons—
why they should give the matter the atten- making a selection of stock. He was
tion it deserves without unnecessary de- among the callers at The Review sanctum
lay. Thus, directly and through our duly on Tuesday.
accredited representatives, we try to do
our share toward leading the people in the
Joseffy's Recital.
right path. The objects of our attention
The piano recital to be given by the world
accept our statements, as a rule, without
famous
pianist, Rafael Joseffy, at the Car-
question. Hence it happens that the
negie
Hall,
on Thursday evening, April 27,
Needham products are found in so many
and
at
which,
of course, the Steinway piano
homes, where they never fail to give satis-
will
be
used,
will
be one of the musical
faction."
events of the season.
Mr. Joseffy has not been heard here in a
Excellent Haines Trade.
recital
for several seasons, although he ap-
Wm. B. Armstrong, treasurer of Haines
peared
here atone of the Boston Symphony
& Co., Rochester, N. Y., was in town Wed-
concerts
two years ago.
nesday on his way to visit New England
His
peculiar
gifts, his marvellously deli-
points. Mr. Armstrong reports a busy
cate
touch
and
superb technic, together
condition of affairs at the Haines factory
with
his
well-known
versatility and the
which now is one of the finest equipped
poetic
sentiment
of
his
playing, are much
plants in the trade.
more
to
be
enjoyed
in
recital
than in or-
Some of the largest dealers in the coun-
chestral
compositions.
The
program
which
try are now handling the product of Haines
he
will
play
is
as
follows:
& Co.
in F Minor, Op. 5
Johannes Brahms
One Eastern dealer sold more than five Sonate
Allegro Maestoso. Andante. Scherzo. Intermezzo. Finale.
hundred pianos from the Rochester factory Two Intermezzi, from Op. 117 and Op. 118,
last year.
Johannes Brahms
Thirty "Krakauers" Weekly.
The new Krakauer case factory is now
in proper working order, and with the in-
creased facilities, the firm are able to com-
plete and ship thirty pianos a week.
Even at this rate, it is found difficult,—
sometimes impossible— to keep pace with
current orders.
Work is now in progress on ' the new
warerooms and offices at the 126th street
building. Within two weeks it is expected
that all improvements will be completed,
and a choice stock of Krakauer products
on exhibition, including several special
designs.
Ballade No. 4 I
Mazurka
Berceuse
Frederic F. Chopin
)
)
Etude in B flat minor )
Menuet,
Polonaise Fantaisie, Op. 61
Sonate in G major, Op. 37,
^
Adolphe Henselt
*
Anton Rubinstein
. . Frederic F. Chopin
Peter I. Tschaikowsky
Moderato e risoluto. Andante non troppo. Scherzo. Finale.
Efforts are being made to organize a
National Sheet Music Dealers' Association
at the convention of the Cincinnati organ-
ization to be held in that city in June.
Lewis Phillips has opened warerooms at
136 Boylston street, Boston and is represent-
ing the Chase Bros, line of wares which
includes the Chase Bros., Hackley, and
x
the Carlisle pianos.