Music Trade Review -- © mbsi.org, arcade-museum.com -- digitized with support from namm.org
13
THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
French Reciprocity Treaty.
Incorporated.
[Special to The Review.!
Among the incorporations filed with the
Secretary of State of Illinois this week,
was that of the Automobile Music and
Chariot Co. of Chicago. Capital stock
$2,500. Incorporators: H. J. Meacham,
J. G. Sinclaire, W. E. Owens. The object
is not stated. Perhaps we may now ex-
pect automatic music thrown in with our
automobile outing.
Washington, D. C., March 12, 1900.
While the State Department has not
finally arranged with the French Govern-
ment for an extension of the time allowed
for the ratification of the pending French
reciprocity treaty, it is said at the depart-
ment that there is no doubt that such an
arrangement can be effected.
Regarding the probable length of the
extension it may be stated that, although
willing to yield to the pressure of more
urgent legislative business in the Senate,
the Administration is particularly anx-
ious to secure action upon the treaty be-
fore the expiration of the present session
of Congress. The principal reason for
urging such action is a desire to secure to
the American exhibitors at the approach-
ing Paris Exposition some substantial trade
benefits in return for the large amount of
money which is to be invested in that en-
terprise by the United States Government
and the exhibitors themselves.
In this measure it is proposed to reduce
the duties on musical instruments from 45
to 30 per cent. Owing to the fact that the
French instruments have but little chance
to compete with American pianos, manu-
facturers have not taken any strenuous
action in opposing the passage of the
treaty. In the brass instrument and the
small goods line, however, there is every
probability of increased importations from
France under the treaty if it is ratified by
Congress.
The Temple of flusic Plans.
[Special to The Review.]
Buffalo, N. Y., March 12, 1900.
Architects Esenwein & Johnson, who
are preparing plans for the Pan-American
Temple of Music, have the work practi-
cally completed, and will send the draw-
ings on to John M. Carerre, of New York,
chairman of the advisory board of archi-
tects, for inspection. The plans differ
from those originally drawn in that the
architecture of the exterior is in Spanish
instead of French Renaissance, and is
therefore more ornate. The temple will
seat 2000 persons. The stage will be sur-
mounted by a high arched ceiling and will
be opposite the main entrance, which will
have an archway forty feet high. In all
there will be eight entrances. The build-
ing will contain two restaurants and will
have a gallery encircling the auditorium.
Canadian Exhibit for Paris.
The Dominion Organ & Piano Co. of
Bowmanville, Ont, shipped last week an
exhibit for the Paris Exposition consisting
of six instruments, three organs and three
pianos, in fancy woods, all of which are
specially designed and elaborately hand-
carved.
SALESHAN WANT5 POSITION.
Either as traveling representative fora PIANO HOUSE, or
as lsaesman for a large retail concern located in some city.
Thoroughly experienced in the piano business, both as
salesman and dealer.
Address " Traveler," care " riusic Trade Review," No. 3
E. 14th St., N. Y.
Hustling Henderson
OF
ANN
ARBOR FAME ALWAYS
TO GOOD PURPOSE.
HUSTLING
[Special to The Review.!
Ann Arbor, Mich., Mch. 9, 1900.
Just back from a run south where he
has extensive interests is J. Compton Hen-
derson, manager of the Ann Arbor Co.
Mr. Henderson is a splendid executive of-
ficer. He plans a campaign in a distant
section of the country, quietly slips away
from his post here, carries his point and is
back again all so quickly and quietly that
his presence is scarcely missed and in
the meantime a goodly sized order goes
into the manufacturing department. The
stockholders of the Ann Arbor Co. love
Mr. Henderson and why should they not?
He has materially advanced their interests
so that now there are substantial divi-
dends declared each year on their stock.
Results are, after all, most eloquent.
Haines Bros. Affairs.
The long delayed settlement of the es-
tate of Haines Bros, is at last in sight.
Jas. W. Hyde, attorney for Assignee Jar-
vis, has issued a formal notice to the effect
that a final settlement of Mr. Jarvis' ac-
counts will take place at Special Term,
Part I., of the Supreme Court of New
York on the 23d day of April, 1900. All
interested are cited to appear.
To Prevent Fraudulent Sales.
The Credit Men's Association of Balti-
more has prepared a bill to be presented
to the Legislature which aims to prevent
the fraudulent sale of stocks in bulk by
merchants who find themselves in finan-
cial difficulties. One of the sections of the
bill provides that every person who pur-
chases any stock of goods in bulk for cash
or credit must obtain from the vendor a
written statement under oath of the names
of all his creditors. On receipt of this
statement the purchaser is to retain a suf-
ficient part of the purchase price to pay
the claims of the creditors mentioned.
Busy at Brockport.
[Special to The Review.]
Brockport, N. Y., March 14, 1900.
Secretary Witney has accomplished won-
ders since he took up the reins of manage-
ment of the Brockport Piano Manufactur-
ing Co.
Who shall say an output quadrupled,
the erection of double factory facilities,
the up-building of a thriving trade, does
not reflect in a most praiseworthy way upon
Mr. Witney's abilities? There will be no
dull times in the piano plant at Brockport
during the year.
•T;,i
N o tuner, whether expert or ama-
teur, should be without a copy of
"The Piano" which, has been en-
dorsed by the most eminent trade
experts. It is written in a lucid,
condensed manner, all useless ver-
biage being expunged. The laws
underlying the theories of piano
construction, repairing, toning, reg-
ulating, are explained in a compre-
hensive manner,
••»»' Hit Jlid
to the Dealer
For it acquaints him with every
part of the piano. He can not only
repair and tune a piano by follow-
ing its directions, but he can ta'lfc
the instrument more intelligently.
Small Cost
The price is only a trifle. One
dollar will secure its delivery to any
part of North America. A revised
edition is just off the press. Beauti-
fully bound in cloth, stamped in
gold, clearly illustrated, over one
hundred pages, it is a work which
should be in the hands of tuners,
dealers, salesmen, and all who desire
technical facts concerning the piano.
I Cbe" Piano
I T$ Popular
£yman
PUBLISHER
3 east utb street
new VorK