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V O L . XXX. No. 12. Published Every Saturday by Edward tyman Bill at 3 East Fourteenth Street, New York, March 24,1900.
An /Eolian Work of Art.
The new ^Eolian pipe-organ catalogue,
briefly referred to in the last issue of The
Review, is as impressive in size and ap-
pearance—its dimensions being 13x15—
as it is elaborate in details of artistic de-
sign, illustrations and letter-press.
The first seven pages of text are devoted
to introductory matter. Among other
statements made is the following: "The
appreciation of the organ in the church has
led to its development, which has resulted
in a realization of its remarkable powers
for rendering orchestral scores. This has
been the means of so popularizing the in-
strument that it has found its entrance into
very many private residences, particularly
throughout Europe; in this country during
recent years the demand for pipe-organs
has been slowly but steadily increasing.
" The important factor, tending to this
end, has been the successful adaptation of
the ^Eolian principle to the pipe organ.
It has transformed it into a home instru-
ment."
Following the introduction, are six pages
of strong indorsements, including those of
Ch. M. Widor, composer, and organist of
St. Sulpice, Paris, Luigi Arditi, Alexandre
Guilmant, Clarence Eddy, Anton Seidl;
A. Vianesi, Conductor, Grand Opera, Paris;
William C. Carl, R. Huntington Wood-
man, Richard Henry Warren, the organist
of St. Bartholomew's Church, this city,
and Gerrit Smith, honorary president,
American Guild of Organists.
The list of prominent patrons, next
after the individual testimony, embraces
almost every well-known man of wealth
and of culture in the country, also many
in Europe.
The second section of the work is com-
posed of seventeen double-pages, each
giving an illustration of an ^Eolian pipe
organ, with specifications in detail of in-
struments specially constructed for and
fitted within private residences, churches,
and other institutions and hotels.
The publication as a whole has been
cleverly conceived and faultlessly pro-
duced, regardless of cost. Nothing in the
line of catalogue making published in the
trade can equal this veritable edition de
luxe.
Keller & Sons, of Rider avenue, this
city, report that the several 1900 styles re-
ferred to and shown in various issues of
The Review, find ample appreciation
among enterprising dealers.
fa.oo PER YEAR.
SINGLE COPIES 10 CBNTfc
To Hake flotors for Organs.
Big Purchase of Everetts.
Among the incorporations recorded with
the Secretary of State on Monday was the
following: Wm. S. Chester Co., of New
York City, to manufacture electric and
other motors for organs; capital, $5,000.
Directors—Wm. S. Chester and Jeanne C.
Chester, New York City.
THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA SCHOOL OF
MUSIC SECURES EIGHT GRANDS AND
TWENTY-FOUR EVERETT UPRIGHTS
WHICH WERE
SHIPPED THIS
WEEK TO THAT INSTITUTION.
An Interesting Old Piano.
[Special to The Review.l
Toronto, Ont., March 20, 1900.
An interesting lecture on "The Early
Piano" was delivered Saturday in Convoca-
tion Hall, Trinity University, by J. Hum-
frey Anger, in which he referred to the
evolution of the piano from the first rude
attempt down to the marvelous instruments
of to-day. He had on the platform an in-
teresting relic which he came across in
England in 1798 in the shape of an early
piano, the name-plate of which bears the
following inscription: "Christopher Ganer,
Londini, fecit, 1782." This was among
the first pianos manufactured in England.
The case is of mahogany, and Mr. Anger
has had the instrument thoroughly over-
hauled with a view to retaining the original
tone and action it possessed in 1782, the
year it was made. The instrument has
five octaves, and the notes it gives out are
dulcet, resembling somewhat the harp at-
tachment of the present day piano. Mr.
Anger rendered Muzio Clementi's sonata
in B flat on this little piano, to illustrate
the early style of pure piano music. Clem-
enti composed the sonata in 1782, the year
in which the piano was manufactured. He
also played selections from the composi-
tions of Martini, Corelli, and Handel, thus
bringing his audience in touch with the
great masters and the style of instrument
on which they performed.
To Enlarge Store and Stock.
[Special to The Review.]
Denver, Col., March 19, 1900.
R. J. Walker and E. R. Locke, formerly
of the Montelius Piano company, have
purchased a controlling interest in the Con-
solidated Music company, 1616 Champa
street, and are planning to enlarge both
the store and stock. Mr. Hinkle is now in
the East on a purchasing trip and it is in-
tended to make this house one of the
largest in the West.
Through a fire at Cambridgeport, Mass.,
last week C. A. Houghton, piano key
manufacturer, suffered considerable loss.
The new scale Everett pianos continue
to extend their "sphere of influence" in
the art world. Distinguished musicians
and eminent judges of tonal values are
steadily swelling the roster of. admirers of
these creations.
This week an item of particular signifi-
cance in regard to Everett expansion has
been made public. Mr. Willard Kimball,
director of the University of Nebraska
School of Music, at Lincoln, placed an
order for eight Everett grands and twenty-
four new Everett uprights for immediate 1
shipment.
The standing of this institution, particu-
larly its musical department, is too well
known to need any special elaboration;
suffice it that the tribute paid the Everett
instruments is of considerable weight and
importance.
The Everett policy of advance is not one
of bluster, but rather performance. They
are believers in the old saw: "Deeds, not
words." And this has been demonstrated
time and time again in their various moves.
They have never indulged in promises or
predictions, but in all cases have produced
intrinsic values in the piano field and al-
lowed them "to speak for themselves."
So it is in the development of their busi-
ness. Important moves are consummated
whereby Everett prestige is augmented
without any large measure of public men-
tion. This policy is a dignified one and in
keeping with the best traditions of the
men associated with the extension of the
John Church Co. 's interests.
Re-Elected President.
A well merited compliment has been
paid Julius Breckwoldt, of Dolgeville, N.
Y., by his re-election as president of that
prosperous and go-ahead little town. Mr.
Breckwoldt's administration has been a
business-like, and creditable one. In pub-
lic life, as in the conduct of his own busi-
ness, he is displaying those marked quali-
ties of application and intelligence which
usually result in success.
Failure in flontreal.
A despatch from Montreal, reports the
failure of Thomas F. G. Foisy, piano
manufacturer, with liabilities of $75,000.