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THE MUSIC .TRADE REVIEW
The Schwander Action.
Rare Woods for Pianos.
An important point in connection with
the well-known Schwander action is being
emphasized by the manufacturer, J. Herr-
burger,
who speaking of Exhibition re-
As soon as the fine woods in Cuba, Porto
sults
says:
Rico and the Philippines are known to our
"An examination of the list of prizes in
manufacturers, we will most assuredly
Class
17 respecting the make of the actions
find many of them represented in pianos
and organs. The log of Luzon mahogany used in the pianofortes would show that
imported by Cole & Son and cut into ve- all the great French or foreign firms which
neers for Kranich & Bach, has now been have been awarded 'Grands Prix' or Gold
"worked up" and as seen in the beautiful Medals, used in their pianos, either upright
Kranich & Bach pianos—one of which, by or grand, the Schwander action.
"On the contrary, the Schwander action
the way, is on exhibition this week in this
firm's 125th street warerooms—it confirms is very scarce in the list of the firms which
the expectations of all who saw the log, have received a Silver Medal, and is alto-
that it would be something unique. And gether absent among the Bronze Medals
it is; so much so that it has excited much or the Honorable Mentions.
"This fact shows that, although the firm
interest in the rare woods of our new pos-
of Schwander had no special exhibit of its
sessions in the far East.
In Cuba there are T 8,000,000 acres of for- own, they had, nevertheless, been very
est trees, and 125 differents kinds of woods. successful through the success of the firms
The hard woods are very fine for pianos, which they supply, and were awarded al-
organs, inlaid work and furniture of all most all the 'Grands Prix' and a large
kinds. In fact much of it is being ex- share of the Gold Medals."
ported to Germany and France, where high
A Lindeman Seller.
prices are obtained.
On another page, in the advertisement
Cuban mahogany is very handsome, be-
of
the Lindeman & Sons Piano Co., ap-
ing red, white and yellow. Granadillo is a
pears
a cut of one of the most successful
very fine wood for veneering. Carey de
of
the
present series of Lindeman & Sons
Costa (turtle shell) is as fine as the real
uprights.
The new style 16, only recently
shell, and is shipped to Germany and
introduced,
has been a good seller and is
France, where it is made into fine tables
and music boxes. Royal ebony is as black now recognized as an acceptable standard
as jet. Tamarindo tree has a very fine among the Lindeman & Sons agents. It
grain. Palo Santo is a yellow color. Iiqui embraces all of the firm's special features
and Quiebra Bacha are very fine woods, as of tone, touch, proportion, excellent work-
hard as iron, and have no equal in the manship and good material. Examples
world. Cedro is red and white. Bacabney, of this style are now on exhibition at the
a yellow hardwood, is very handsome and Lindeman & Sons factory and warerooms,
polishes like a turtle shell. Carne de Don- 548-550 West Twenty-third street.
cella (Bruonia tucida) is a handsome wood
A Texas Incorporation.
for veneering. It is yellow, with green and
The Secretary of State of Texas this
red grain. Maninge (Cupania rutida) is
week issued a certificate of incorporation
another handsome wood.
to the Oliver Music Co. of Houston. The
Porto Rico has not yet been "explored" capital of the concern is $10,000. Incor-
for hard woods, but those who have jour- porators: John H. Kirby, Clement E. Oli-
neyed through it claim it is rich in sur- ver, Joe H. Eyle, all of Houston.
prises in this connection.
Jules Levy the famous cornetist, now a
The enterprising veneer men have many
resident
of Elkhart, Ind., has filed a peti-
novelties and surprises in store for manu-
tion
in
bankruptcy,
with liabilities of $20,-
facturers of musical instruments. With
000,
assets
of
$450.
Henry Hoyt and
new countries opening up to them their
Christian
Motz,
of
New
York, are the
task is not now a difficult one. And yet
largest
creditors,
holding
a claim for
a few years ago how little we knew of the
Philippines, Porto Rico and Cuba!
INNUMERABLE EXAMPLES IN THE PHILIP-
PINES, CUBA AND PORTO RICO—CHANCES
FOR THE ENTERPRISING VENEER MEN.
S.
Chickerings Offer $500 Prize.
The enterprise of the famous houste of
Chickering is demonstrated in varied ways
these days. The following circular which
has just been issued is interesting in this
connection:
Messrs. Chickering & Sons, pianoforte
makers, Boston, Mass., offer a prize of $500
for a design for the permanent cover for
the program of the new Chickering Hall,
Boston.
The design is to be a line drawing of
such a nature as when reproduced can be
printed in one color on unglazed paper.
The size of the final printed cover will be
5^x8 inches upright. The size of the
drawing is not limited but must be of the
proportions indicated by the dimensions
given above.
The only words to appear on the cover
are "Chickering Hall Program." (Note
spelling.)
No suggestions as to the nature of the
design are offered and anything following
the requirements as to size and suitability
for reproduction will be received and
judged. All rejected designs will be re-
turned.
All designs should be addressed, post-
paid, to Chickering & Sons, Pianoforte
Makers, Boston, Mass., and should be
marked "Chickering Hall Program Com-
petition." No writing is allowed on the
drawings; each design is to be distin-
guished only by a motto or device and this
is to be repeated on the outside of a sealed
envelope containing the author's name
and address. The envelopes are not to be
opened until after the judges have made
their award.
All designs must reach Messrs. Chicker-
ing & Sons not later than January 10, 1901.
The artists, Mr. Frank W. Benson, Mr.
Dwight Blaney and Mr. Robert S. Peabody
of Messrs. Peabody & Stearns, architects,
have kindly consented to act as judges.
Messrs. Chickering & Sons reserve the
right to withhold the award, should no de-
sign be submitted which, in the opinion of
the jury, is suitable for the purpose.
Messrs. Chickering & Sons also reserve
the right to place the designs upon exhibi-
tion.
The Packard In England.
E. Hirsch & Co. of London, Eng., are
finding a big demand for the latest styles
of Packard organs. These instruments,
which have long had a very high Euro-
pean reputation, are being vigorously
pushed by this well-known and reputable
institution.
THE NAME TELLS THE GRADE,
"The Brass Band" and
"Brass Band Clarion."
" Every style a gem of perfection." '* They are a complete
triumph over all competition, and are noted for tone and dura-
bility." " They stand at the head, first in name and reputation
as the standard professional harmonicas of the world." " The
buying public will please not confound the genuine 'BRASS
BAND' and 'BRASS BAND CLARION' with similar
sounding names of cheap grades."
ASK YOUR JOBBER FOR THEM.
FRANK SCRIBNER,
Sole Agent U. S. and Canada for
C H. WEISS, Trossingen, Germany.
IMPORT ONLY.
PATENTED NOVEMBER 2/1897.