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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
Testimonials Coming Thick.
A
Weser Style W h i c h is in Great Demand.
There is a growing" appreciation for the
. better class of reed organs and the Weaver
Organ, of York, Pa., seems to be specially
admired. The manufacturers are accus-
tomed to receiving words of praise from
delighted customers, but recently these let-
ters are coining much thicker than usual
and the large number of orders booked
ahead for Weaver Organs give stronger
expression of this appreciation than any
words could give. The following are a
few specimens of the letters recently re-
ceived:
''The organ arrived yesterday evening
in perfect order. The action is easy, the
tone beautiful, and everything about it so
admirably suited to its purpose that we are
highly delighted with it, and desire to thank
you for taking so much care to ple.ise us.
Wishing you all success, I am,
Yours very truly,
Xaverian Brothers."
Old Point Comfort College,
Fort Monroe, Va.
"I wish to assure you that Weaver or-
gans do now and always have given me
and my customers perfect satisfaction.
"Yoiir organs will always have first
place in our sales work.
Truly yours,
J. R. Fulcher."
Custer, Mich.
"Our church people are highly pleased
with the Weaver Organ, not only in tone
but in mechanism. It is a beauty.
"Thanking you for your kindness and fair
dealing, I remain, sir,
Yours most truly,
Rev. J. E. Yingling."
Cincinnati, O.
" No trouble to sell Weaver Organs when
we get hold of a good prospect. One glance
at the case and a few moments listening to
the instrument's beautiful tone generally
settles it. Kindly send us another style
Leader same as last one, and oblige
A. D. Scammell & Co."
Bellevue, O.
" This morning I drove out to look at
the organ which you sent Father Michael
about two weeks ago. I had never before
tried or even seen a Weaver Organ that I
can remember. I judged from the adver-
tisement in the ' Etude' that it must be an
all around substantial organ—nothing
more. Now that I have seen and tried
one of your chapel organs, I can say, un-
solicited, that I am surprised to think that
you make an organ as good as the one you
sent. I honestly believe now that your
organs are equal to the very best. The
touch is unequalled; the tone deep, rich,
sweet and powerful.
I am an organist
of thirteen years experience and every
word I have said is meant. I don't in-
dulge in flattery.
Very sincerely your,
F. J. Boerger."
Minster, O.
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The above is strong talk but none too
strong for the Weaver Organ, which is an
instrument made to meet the wants of the
musician, and organist, and as durable as
an organ can be made. The quality of
these organs and the aggressive and agree-
able business policy of the Company ac-
count for the fact that the Weaver Organ
Factory is one of the first to feel the re-
turning demand for first-class organs.
STYLE O.
The Weser new style O, represented above, is a revelation in the matter of style
and price. John Weser and his partners have shown excellent taste in the case design.
Style O includes all of the Weser special features. It is of impressive proportions and
is a great favorite in mahogany finish. It has seven and one-third octaves; full iron
frame, overstrung bass; three strings in unison; three pedals, and muffler. Viewed
from any standpoint, the Weser new style O is a creditable product representing ex-
cellent value.
Sohmer Employees' Outing.
The Sick Benefit Society connected with
the Sohmer factory had an "outing" on
Saturday last at the Astoria Schuetzen
Park, and a most enjoyable time was spent
by those present. The program included
some excellent singing of German songs
and choruses by the singing society.
Under the judicious and thoughtful man-
agement of Hugo Sohmer and his col-
leagues, the employees at the Sohmer fac-
tory are as one big family, contented with
their lot and faithful to the best interests
of their employers.
Again that Piano factory.
Sedalia will get a piano factory employ-
ing a hundred hands at good wages if only
the city will guarantee to the company a
building rent free. That, in substance, is
the purport of the offer made by Mr.
Taylor, of the National Piano company".
While we can not speak authoritatively,
it is said that Mesdames Smith and
Cotton, owners of the old Jay Gould hotel,
are inclined to view with favor any propo-
sition that will bring good to Sedalia, and
it is not improbable that an agreement may
be arrived at between these patriotic ladies
and the citizens committee whereby the
free use of the building may be tendered
to the company seeking anew location for
its factory.
Steps will be taken to-day, and by to-
morrow announcement may be made.—
Capital, Sedalia, Mo.
Exports of Manufactures.
The exports of manufactures in April
were valued at $33,015,970, or 38.05 per
cent, of all exports, a percentage, by the
way, never heretofore approached and not
equalled even in March, when the values of
manufactured exports were $36,075,733.
For the ten months the values of manu-
factured exports were $275,978,300, or 27
per cent, of all exports.
A Fischer Appreciation.
The latest issue of the Indicator con-
tains a special supplement with artistic
portraits of the members of the celebrated
firm of J. & C. Fischer, of this city. There
also appears in this connection, a well-
written and merited appreciation of the
firm's accomplishments in the domain of
piano building.