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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
Notice to Piano Dealers of the United States.
Resolution adopted at the meeting of
the National Piano Manufacturers' Associa-
ation of America, held in Chicago, May,
1900:
"Recognizing the fact, as we all must, that
there are many evils in our trade which can
best be remedied by the united action of both
manufacturers and dealers, the Executive
Committee would suggest that the principal
dealers of the United States be invited to
attend our next meeting; that one session
be set apart for those dealers who accept
the invitation of the manufacturers to dis-
cuss such matters as shall be to their mutual
benefit and for that of the trade at large.
In order that all participating may feel per-
fectly free to express their vews, this invi-
tation would not mean that the dealers are
to be guests of the Association, but to a lim-
ited extent would participate in its proceed-
ings."
In pursuance of the foregoing resolution,
the Executive Committee of the National
Piano Manufacturers' Association of Amer-
ica take pleasure in extending a cordial in-
vitation to be present and participate in a
joint session with the members of the Na-
tional Piano Manufacturers' Association,
which session will be held on the afternoon
of May 15, Wednesday, for the purpose of
discussing any matters that may tend to ele-
vate our trade and be of mutual interest. It
is hoped that those dealers attending will
feel free to discuss anything that may further
the interests of our trade.
Completely Transformed.
The warerooms of the B. Shoninger Co.
on Fifth avenue have been completely trans-
formed by tasteful and judicious re-decora-
tion under the supervision of Joseph Sho-
ninger. The general effect, in a subdued
pink tint with gold figuring, is decidedly
pleasing.
Many of the latest styles in Shoninger
uprights are on exhibition and are seen to
the best advantage in their new setting.
These styles are shown in several woods,
with plain and carved paneling. A new
Shoninger catalogue is nearly ready.
Lucien Wulsin on the South.
Lucien Wulsin, of the Baldwin Piano Co.,
was one of the party of commercial tourists
who lately returned from a visit to the chief
manufacturing points of the South over the
great Southern System. In response to an
inquiry, he writes:
"I am glad to say that to me it has been a
great and valuable object lesson of an indus-
trial development, which is but little under-
stood by us in Cincinnati. The demonstra-
tion to the twenty-five manufacturers of Cin-
cinnati of the great progress already made
in manufacturing in the States of North
Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Ala-
bama, and of the disposition of the people
of the South to manufacture along the best
lines of modern business, is bound to benefit
Cincinnati, if we will only follow up the in-
dications which have been given us by this
trip. A hearty welcome awaits every Cin-
The annual banquet of the National Piano
Manufacturers' Association will follow the
two days' session and will be held on the
evening of Thursday, May 16. Those deal-
ers who also decide to participate in the ban-
quet will be able to secure tickets, the price
of which will not exceed $10.
In order to make the necessary arrange-
ments for both the meeting and the banquet,
it is necessary to know how many will be
present, and it is therefore requested that
those dealers who intend to be present will
kindly advise the Assistant Secretary, Her-
bert W. Hill, No. 254 West Twenty-third
street, New York, at their earliest conve-
nience. As soon as it is known what dealers
will attend the meeting and the banquet, full
information will be sent to them. In sending
notice to Mr. Hill, please state whether you
desire to attend both the meeting and the
banquet.
On Friday, May 17, those dealers attend-
ing, together with the members of the Na-
tional Piano Manufacturers' Association, will
be the guests of the New York Piano Manu-
facturers' Association and Music Trade of
New York.
The entertainment will probably take the
form of an excursion up the Hudson River to
West Point.
Charles H. Parsons,
Chairman, Executive Committee,
National Piano Manufacturers' Asso'n.
Herbert W. Hill,
Assistant Secretary,
254 West 23d Street, New York.
cinnati business man and manufacturer who
goes into this territory seeking business.
"This trip indicates that our Southern Rail-
road should be directly connected, and in the
hands of the Southern Railway Co. on some
fair terms, in order that we may be able to
enter these great markets on the most favor-
able conditions, and that the people of these
states should be able to reach Cincinnati and
go into the West and Northwest through
Cincinnati. This reciprocal business cannot
fail to be of the greatest advantage to both
sections.
"The Cincinnatian who wants to take ad-
vantage of the opportunity offered should
study the field thoroughly and expect to work
it systematically in presenting his goods. In
time, that is bound to bring a profitable re-
sult."
Why He is Happy.
Jack Spies, treasurer of the Spies Piano
Co., is wearing a happy and contented smile
these days of March, 1901. Business is ex-
cellent with the concern. Within the past
ten days they shipped two carloads of Spies
pianos to Mexico, and orders from dealers
in different parts of the United States come
in pleasing frequency.
There is, however, another and deeper rea-
son for the genial Jack's smiling demeanor
just at present. The news is carried by a
little bird that he is to lead one of Harlem's
popular young belles to the altar some time
next month. Jack is just now receiving con-
gratulations from many friends.
Forging to the Front.
The "Pianotist" still continues to forge to
the front. E. D. Ackerman, general manager
of the Adek Manufacturing Co., speaking
with The'Review this week, said: "Musi-
cians and the trade generally who have at-
tended the daily recitals given at our ware-
rooms, No. 503 Fifth avenue, corner of Forty-
second street, unite in stating that the 'Pian-
otist' is one of the best piano-players now
on the market. Its list price of $175, with a
liberal discount to the trade, makes it a very
attractive device to handle. There is no
clumsy cabinet to move up or take away
from the piano, no laborious pumping nor
pneumatics, and a piano fitted with the 'Pia-
notist' is always ready for use in the ordin-
ary manner. These are a few of the many
strong points of the 'Pianotist.' Another
strong ponit is that it is so easy to operate
that even a child can manipulate it without
effort.
"Many of the old-time dealers in the trade
would be astonished if they would call and
inspect the 'Pianotist,' for it seems hard to
believe that the present 'Pianotist,' with its
marvelous operation and its artistic accom-
plishments, is the outcome of one of the old
attachments which was too crude in opera-
tion. This only goes to prove that it takes
time and money to perfect a piano-player.
"The 'Pianotist' is the outcome of fifteen
years of experiment and the expenditure of
many thousands of dollars. It behooves all
live dealers who are in the market for a good
piano-player to communicate with the Adek
Manufacturing Co. without delay."
Sold Piano and Decamped.
A. J. Burnham, dealer in pianos and or-
gans, Rogers, Ark., has sent us the following
communication:
"On about the 14th day of February last,
one J. W. Adams, a piano salesman, received
from my hands one new piano to sell for me,
I to give him a commission only to sell the
instrument and deliver the proceeds of sale
to me. The said J. W. Adams sold said in-
strument on February 15th, appropriated the
money to his own use and failed to report
sale. Adams is about 30 years old, about
5 ft., 8 or 9 inches in height, dark complexion,
high cheek bones, black hair, black eyes,
weight about 135 lbs. Was smooth-shaven
when last seen by me. Has nasal catarrh
very severely. Any person who may learn
of the presence or whereabouts of the said
party would do me—an innocent, yet injured
party, a great service by informing me of
same."
Death of Herman Schmidt.
Herman Schmidt, who for twenty-three
years has been employed in the clerical de-
partment of Richard Ranft's felt establish-
ment in New York, died in this city Friday,
March 15, his funeral occurring at the Ger-
man Club, Sunday afternoon. The deceased
was highly esteemed by his associates in bus-
iness.
Detmer Gets Contract.
Henry Detmer,
awarded the yearly
tune and repairing
and organs used
schools,
of Chicago, has been
contract for keeping in
the five hundred pianos
in the Chicago public