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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
THE "SMALL GOODS" TRADE
An Improved Metronome.
'* Councilman " Burns.
The Deweylin.
The John Church Co. Improved Me-
tronome, the unusual merits of which have
been referred to in The Review on more
than one occasion, has won a distinct tri-
umph in its own field. Since its first intro-
duction the demand has steadily increased.
To-day they are being sold as fast as they
can be produced, in this country and in
Europe.
This marvelously perfect mechanical
contrivance is made in two styles, with bell,
and without bell attachment. The cases
are made of selected mahogany, highly
finished. The metal parts are polished
and lacquered, preventing them from
becoming dull and rusty. The works are
Councilman F. B. Burns of New York
city is in Pittsburg on business. He is a
piano stool manufacturer, and is making a
business trip through the Central states.
When seen at Newell's hotel last night he
said that business was never better. He
said that he believes the boom in business
is not spasmodic, but is substantial, and
will last for many years.—Pittsburg, Pa.,
Comm. Gazette.
The popular verdic,t regarding the
"Deweylin" harp is one of approval. In
this city, the Deweylin Recitals form a
leading feature at the Wanamaker and
Siegel-Cooper stores and these entertain-
ments are securing many patrons for this
cleverly-devised yet simply operated in-
strument.
Otto Schmidt, of the firm of Menzen-
hauer & Schmidt, is constantly developing
the work of distribution and sale in Ger-
many. In fact, the strong hold of the
Menzenhauer inventions on the European
continent is mainly due to the well-di-
Hamilton 5 . Gordon.
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Hamilton S. Gordon's musical merchan-
dise department is flourishing. The latest
string instruments introduced are in good
demand. There is a healthy call, too, for
all of the Gordon specialties. Among
these latter are the Edison phonographs,
with their numerous accessories in the
shape of bells, records, etc.
The Gordon traveling representatives are
sending in good reports continuously.
They find dealers disposed to order freely
from the Gordon catalogue. The new cat-
alogue will be ready shortly, and enterpris-
ing dealers will find a number of attractive
novelties suited for their trade.
Death of Louis Cook.
THE JOHN CHURCH METRONOME.
of best composition metal, and interchange-
able in all parts.
In the Improved Metronome, the John
Church Company patent pendulum and
scale combined is used, the round sliding
weight on which, contains an indicator
which can be placed exactly over any figure
on the engraved celluloid scale, assuring
absolute accuracy of adjustment to the va-
rious tempos. The change of the bell beat
in The John Church Company Improved
Metronome with bell attachment is accom-
plished by a mechanical principle new in
metronomes, consisting of a mathematical-
ly arranged single disc device, by which
the changing of the different time move-
ments is effected to absolute perfection.
Aside from greatly simplifying the me-
chanism, it does away with the old-time
four separate wheel system, the principal
cause of inaccuracy heretofore in all bell
metronomes.
Instead of drawing out the slide at the
side of the box, and running the risk of
catching the slide-tooth on the gear on one
of the four bell indicator wheels, this
patent covers a leverage system, whereby
the rear of lever engages different sets of
tongues on the patent disc, thereby avoid-
ing every danger of breakage or bending.
The forward bell adjusting lever is placed
in front of the case, working in a slot pro-
vided with a series of grooves indicating the
different degrees of movement and measure.
Louis Cook, who for almost twenty years
was connected with the John Church Co.
and up to a year ago was superintendent
of the Imperial department of their busi-
ness, died last week, after a year's suffer-
ing from mental trouble. During his long
illness the John Church Co. did everything
in their power to aid the afflicted man.
rected activity of Otto Schmidt. Mr.
Menzenhauer devotes his energies to factory
supervision. The results of his share in
the general work are plainly seen in the
perfect condition of the firm products when
In Receiver's Hands.
they are placed on the market.
Frank Scribner is enthusiastic concern-
The Lyrochord Co., of Philadelphia, is ing the Menzenhauer-Schmidt firm and its
in the hands of a receiver on the applica- products. " I consider," said he to The
tion of John D. Wheeler, who holds a Review recently, "that as a combination
mortgage for $7,000 on the plant of the of business shrewdness, and alertness and
real mechanical skill in musical inventions,
company.
the firm stand second to none in this
industry. This is amply proved by the
Quite True.
success of Otto Schmidt's efforts in a busi-
Newspapers have told of an enterprising ness way and the mechanical triumphs of
retail merchant in Binghamton who has Mr. Menzenhauer."
had shipped to him via Buffalo from Chi- HOW TO DOUBLE YOU It SMALL, MUSIC GOODS
TRADE.
cago a whole train load of organs, the train
This plan I- a winner with a splendid record. Will
send
the
plan
to
the
one
retail dealer, on receipt of
being placarded in big letters and run only SI 00 only in a place. Secure
the sole right for your
place.
Money
refunded
if
it
does not increase your trade.
in the day time. Truly this is an age of
Address,
S. 1$. Kirtley. (30 years a music dealer)
advertising and a multitude of novel ex-
203 Monroe Street. Jeffer«on City, Missouri.
Reference:
"Lyon
& Heaiy. Chicago, III.
periments have been made. But all of
them thus far go to show, says the Buffalo
Times, that except for newspaper an-
nouncements and descriptions, the fruit of
advertising in other channels is narrowly
limited.
Bay State
Instruments
Mandolin players will appreciate a new
pick-holding device, which is formed of a
metallic receptacle countersunk in the rear
of the head, the cover being hinged and
held in a closed position by a spring which
is depressed for the removal of the pick.
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JOHN C. HAYNES & Co.
BOSTON, MASS.