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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
offers for the instrument. Nothing that
has been offered so far, however, has
tempted him to sell. The Stradivarius
violins are not as rare as the 'cellos, and it
is calculated that Stradivarius made about
twenty-five violins to one 'cello.
ually besieged with questions as to where
he obtained the instrument. Such artists
as Remenyi, the renowned violinist; Fritz
Giese, Leo Schulz and other members of
the Boston Symphony Orchestra have pro-
nounced the 'cello without a peer. The
history of the instrument is interesting.
Some years ago the late C. H. Hilde-
brandt, father of the present owner, bought
the 'cello from an Italian nobleman, who
was traveling in this country at the time.
The foreigner said that he had an Amati
'cello, which was smaller and suited his
hands better. A few months later he called
again and wished to buy the instrument
back.
Albert Hildebrandt, the present owner,
is a splendid performer on the 'cello, and
says that he has received many handsome
Breckwoldt & Co.
Writing of our genial friend, Julius Breck-
woldt, in the last issue of the Dolgeville
Republican, the "Prattler" says: It was
a pleasant surprise when I learned that my
old friend Herman Giese, was now con-
nected with the industry and that he was
one of the firm of Breckwoldt & Co. Less
than six months ago the business occupied
only the lower floor of the foundry build-
ing. Now the floor space is more than
quadrupled bringing into use the entire
Mehlin
Pianos
Factory, 461 to 467 West 40th St.,
New York.
'A Leader
among
Leaders."
Main Office and Wareroom* :
27 Union Square.
building aforesaid, the entire mill former-
ly occupied by the Gieses, an immense dry
house just erected and the Giese dwelling
which is used for an office. The sounding-
board business was never as good as this
^ear. The firm have added several other
articles connected with piano construction
to the list of things they manufacture and
a score more of hands are employed than
in any previous year. A foreign market
for the products of the firm has been re-
cently opened up and when the goods get
as well known in other countries as they
are in this there is no estimated limit of
the prosperity this firm and its employees
will enjoy.
Dewey and Helen Gould.
Helen Gould, that patriotic American
lady, together with Admiral Dewey, Capt.
Sigsbee and Lieut. Hobson, wears a sou-
venir, a fac-simile of which readers of The
Review are now afforded an opportunity
to secure at a trifling expense. Turn to
page 17. Full explanations are given as
to how this charming souvenir can be ob-
tained.
WANTED
A position as salesman or general manager of
Musical Merchandise Department in large retail
music house. Have had fifteen years experience
with one of the largest music firms in New England.
Address, LINCOLN,
Care of Music Trade Review.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY.
S SEHMAH BUEK5KIMS.
HAMMACHER.5CHLEMMER&C?
209 Bowery, N. Y.
A corporation manufacturing one of the best selling
musical specialties desires experienced manager for
selling department, who can invest in stock after
satisfactory demonstration of stability and earning
capacity of business. This is an excellent oppor-
tunity for an energetic business man.
Address " SPECIALTY,"
Care The Review,
3 E. 14th Street,
New York.
A BIG THING FOR THE TRADE
EXPERIENCED MANAGER-TRAVELER.
The Wonder Self-Composer
A gentleman who has had an extensive
acquaintance for many years with the
piano and organ trade of America, both in
the capacity of salesman and as manager,
desires to open negotiations with reliable
house. The strongest proofs of business
efficiency in all departments of piano and
organ work can at once be furnished.
"J. H. K.," The Review, 3 E. 14th St.,N.Y.
(PATENT APPLIED FOR)
Not a toy, but a remarkable invention by which any
person can write hundreds of different marches (two-
step) for piano or organ without previous knowledge
of musical composition. Read what great composers
sav about it:
JOHN PHILIP SOUSA:
" I t is an unique and marvelous in-
vention."
FRED N. INNES:
"The most clever musical device I
have ever seen."
ALESSANDRO LIBERATI:
" I congratulate the inventor. The
SELF-COMPOSER is all that is claimed
for it."
D. W. REEVES:
"An instructive and meritorious in-
vention that should create a large
demand."
AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE
Price, FIFTY CENTS, by mail.
SEND FOR ONE.
Musical Instruments
j of every kind«««
C.
LARGEST FACTORIES IN THE WORLD.
Catalogues sent on application.
23 East 14th St., New York City.
MAIN FACTORIES, ELKMART, INDIANA.
FOR SALE
An Established and Growing Music
Business (The Best in the State) in a
Thriving Mid-Western City of 15,000-
Death of Senior Partner Reason for
Selling. No Bonus. Address "C," care
of this Paper.
TUNER AND VOICER.
A reliable man who can tune, voice, tone regulate and action
regulate, desires a position in factory or wareroom where good
work will be appreciated. Can play the piano, and would assist
in wareroom sales, if necessary. References. Address,
TUNER, Care Music Trade Review,
3B. 14th St., New York.
GRUBB &
KOSEGARTEN
HANUFACTURERS OF . . .
PIANOFORTE ACTIONS
THE OLDEST FIRM IN AMERICA
NASSAU
NEW YORK