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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
Kingsbury Piano for Export.
Xaver Scharwenka's Illness.
The Chicago Cottage Organ Co. are
making" a special Kingsbury piano for ex-
port trade entitled Style X, which is bound
to find a large market not only in South
American markets but in Europe. It has
many advantages over the European-made
instrument, not only in thoroughness of
construction, but a richness and volume of
tone that is peculiarly American. With an
excellent instrument, ample capital and
energetic directing forces, the Kingsbury
piano is destined to be a great factor in the
export trade of 1899.
The many friends in this city of Xaver
Scharwenka, the famous pianist and com-
poser were shocked on learning Tuesday of
his critical illness in Berlin. He suffered
a paralytic stroke, and it is a question if
he will ever regain his powers. It will be
remembered that Scharwenka last year
took a prominent part in the Chickering
Musicales in conjunction with Seidl, achiev-
ing a great success. He left this country
a few months ago to reside permanently in
Berlin.
Since the foregoing was written we are
pleased to learn that Mr. Scharwenka's ill-
ness is not as serious as at first reported;
he will be able to resume his professional
duties in a few months.
Creditors to be Helped.
NEW YORK CREDIT MEN'S ASSOCIATION PRO-
VIDES COUNSEL IN CASE OF FRAUD.
The New York Credit Men's Association
has notified its members that Messrs. Ol-
cott & Messiter, of 4 Warren street, New
York, have been appointed the attorneys
for the association, to represent them
in all cases that may be recommended by
the Investigating Committee.
Any member of the association may
apply to the Investigating Committee to
have the attorneys of the association repre-
sent him in bankruptcy proceedings at a
first meeting of creditors, when it can be
shown to the satisfaction of the Investi-
gating Committee that there is no violation
of the bankruptcy law, or may apply for
the association's attorneys to appear at the
meeting to oppose the discharge in bank-
ruptcy if sufficient evidence can be shown
by the applicant that such action shall be
proper.
The attorneys representing the associa-
tion will be instructed to appear at such
meetings in the southern district of New
York at the expense of the organization.
Curtis N. Kimball.
Curtis N. Kimball, of the W. W. Kimball
Co., has been paid the following well-
merited tribute by the Indicator: " Mr.
Kimball is one of the coming men in the
piano trade of the nation, and he has the
material in him to make a worthy successor
to his uncle, W. W. Kimball. He is
energetic, yet conservative, ambitious and
full of sound sense, and the day will come
when the piano, trade of the country will
recognize him as one of its bulwarks."
The Henry F. Miller Pianos.
The'Henry F. Miller grand pianos which
are being displayed in the warerooms of
the McDonald-Newton Co., Chicago, are
winning the highest encomiums from
musicians and critical visitors in general.
They are not only most attractive architec-
turally, but their tonal qualities are emi-
nently satisfactory.
Music Dealer Hissing.
A special from Findlay, O., to the To-
ledo News says: "Nelson Anderson, music
dealer of this city, is mysteriously missing.
He has a large indebtedness."
Praise for Newman Products.
P. Walker, the Newman Bros, repre-
sentative at Wadina, Minn., is such an en-
thusiastic lover of the Newman pianos and
organs that he has manifested his esteem
in the following poetical tribute:
These are days of great improvements,
How our nation has shown skill,
Even in the music business
Newman Bros, are not still.
Every day they meet with trials
Which await the " push " in life;
Hay they yet ascend the ladder
And be rewarded for their strife.
Now we see artistic splendor
Brought out in their case so grand;
Rich it looks, all carved and finished,
On the summit now to stand.
True, the case causes others envy;
How they stand and gaze with awe.
E'en the tone with rhythmic splendor
Raises their souls with mystic law.
Sure they've gained the admiration—
Priceless treasure artists say;
It now stands beside the oldest,
As in youth it stands to-day.
Newman Bros, solved the problem
Oft attempted years ago;
Surely you will be enchanted,
As its tones come sweet and low.
No metallic tones are mingled;
Deep and mellow, soft and clear,
On the breeze the strains ascend,
Richest cadence please the ear.
Get the best, which is the Newman;
All are good, but this excels;
None need wait, the price will suit you,
See our agent, one who sells.
The Pianola.
./Eolian recitals continue to attract large
numbers of music-lovers. All who attend
these popular entertainments in the ^ o -
lian building are highly interested in the
Pianola, now firmly established as a
favorite.
Its capabilities call forth constant ex-
clamations of wonder and admiration.
Many who have heard of the Pianola and
are prompted by curiosity to attend the
recitals, become ardent supporters of the
firm's claims in the matter of perfect ren-
dering of every composition, intricate as
well as simple.
'• Pioneer Piano of the West"
IS THE CHASE KROS. SOME OF THE MANY
REASONS WHY THESE PRODUCTS OCCUPY
SUCH AN EMINENT POSITION IN THE
TRADE FIELD—THE "HACKLEV,"
WHICH IS MANUFACTURED BY
THIS COMPANY, ONE OF THE
BEST SELLERS ON
THE MARKET.
It has been said, and correctly, that the
Chase Bros, piano is the pioneer piano of
the West—pioneer in respect to time and
progress. The stiperb creations which
they are placing on the market to-day best
demonstrate the advanced position which
the Chase Bros, occupy in the domain of
piano making.
There are substantial reasons for this,
and it is emphasized comprehensively as
follows:
"Each one of the Chase brothers is a
practical piano maker. They have never
been compelled to trust the management
of any branch of the manufacture of their
pianos to hired overseers. They have
drawn their own scales, made their own
designs, invented their own improvements,
own their own patents, and not only per-
sonally superintend every branch of the
construction of their instruments, but the
most important work has been wrought by
their own hands. Thus they have brought
to each branch the skill of a specialist, and
a carefulness which can never be attained
by the most skillful of hired artisans.
Hard work, unremitting watchfulness and
conscientious attention to every detail of
their construction, has developed a piano
perfect in every point."
In addition they possess advantages in
factory equipment and location equal to
any found the world over. Every modern
essential, both in the way of electric light-
ing, up-to-date machinery, ample means
for stacking and drying, and facilities for
shipping, is in evidence, and there is abun-
dance of room for expansion. Judging
from the way that the Chase Bros, pianos
are in demand at the present time, this
provision for expansion will come in
mighty handy.
In the central West, and in the East as
well, for that matter, the Chase Bros,
pianos have found and are finding an abid-
ing place in the homes of some of our well-
known citizens. Dealers unanimously ad-
mit that this popularity is based on their
intrinsic merits; a tribute to their worth,
of which the manufacturers have certainly
good reason to feel proud.
The Chase Bros, corporation also manu-
facture the Hackley piano, which is the
patronymic of the president of the Chase
Bros. Co. The Hackley is an admirable
instrument in many ways, and has proved
itself one of the easiest sellers on the mar-
ket; what is better, it is conscientiously
built, so that it never fails to give satisfac-
tion.
The present styles of Chase Bros, and
Hackley pianos make an unusually strong
combination—a combination that cannot
easily be beat during this year of grace,
1899.