Music Trade Review

Issue: 1901 Vol. 32 N. 13

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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
STARR PIANOS
And the moral to be derived therefrom—1 he
Review questions fir. Strauch on a number
of interesting topics.
The contents of a letter recently received
Embody generous artistic values and have
at the Strauch headquarters from a promi-
nent dealer formed the basis of an interesting
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been found most desirable instruments for
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talk on Monday with Albert Strauch, con-
cerning Strauch policy and Strauch success.
the dealers to handle.
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One paragraph of the letter read :" Where-
ever
an opportunity offers we all will, as we
Factories: RICHMOND,
IND.
always have done with great pleasure and
HIGH
sincere opinion, speak all the good words
for the Strauch Bros, action, keys and ham-
Original in Design, , Refined intone.
in tone,
mers
that they so thoroughly deserve." It
unsurpassed.
Finish and interior workmanship unsurpassed
Moderate in price.
was quoted to The Review casually during
"PIANO *
conversation to illustrate the high standing
J- CcASE
of the Strauch products in the estimation of
Acknowledged by the music press and trade as having no equal. Latest styles are
the piano trade, among piano dealers and in
7 1-3 octave, have m v improvements and are remarkably
ly low in price.
the musical world generally.
Easton, Pa.
"The members of that firm," remarked The
Review, after hearing the above, "are evi-
dently warm admirers of the Strauch prod-
THEN SECURE THE AGENCY FOR THE
ucts. They write forcefully, as with full
knowledge of the situation. Actions, keys
and hammers are referred to specifically, thus
cA Leader and a Seller as ivell
covering your three branches. On what spe-
cdttra.cti've Cases J* Superb Tone
cial merits is their preference for the Strauch
products based, from your standpoint, Mr.
FACTORIES AND WAREROOMS:
338-340 EAST 31st STREET
NEW YORK Strauch?"
"On merits that are essential, in our opin-
ion," was the reply. • "For example, we use
only the choicest material the market affords.
This has been true ever since the foundation
of the firm thirty-four years ago, and will
remain true for all time. We employ the
most skilled and trustworthy men available.
Endorsed by Leading Artists
Many of these mechanics are specialists in
for more than Half a. Century
their branches and have been in our employ
from fifteen to eighteen years. Our work
is durable to the utmost limit and has a per-
fect finish, even to the finest detail."
"Considering the Strauch action separate-
ly for a moment, as distinct from the Strauch
keys and Strauch hammers," queried The
Review, "why is your firm's product pre-
Most Profitable for the
ferred by the house from whom you have
Dealer to Handle A9 &
just received such favorable endorsement—
as well as by other houses equally particular
Factory, 477 lo 481 Clybourn Avenue,
CHICAGO, ILL.
and critical?"
"That ground is covered by these qualifi-
cations, on which we pride ourselves," was
the response: "Superiority of finish, dura-
bility, repetition and the lightness and free-
RE MADE to satisfy the desire of
WRITE FOR PARTICULARS AND
the buying public. Honest in
TERRITORY TO THE FACTORY AT dom of the touch."
construction, tasteful in design;
"Now, concerning the keys made by your
touch, light and elastic, and
musical quality unsurpassed. The
firm, Mr. Strauch, what are their special
prices are low, making them just the right
merits ?"
instrument for dealers who wish to make
money, while building up a good reputation.
N. H.
"With keys, as with actions and with ham-
mers, perfect workmanship and finish, as
A PIANO MADE FOR
well as excellence in quality of material used,
MUSICAL PEOPLE.
are the strong, incontrovertible arguments
RICH IN VALUE
with purchasers. Our facilities and resources
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FOR THE DEALER.
both in experienced men and in machinery,
are such as to guarantee a perfect product,
Office and Ware room si 21 East 14th St., New Yor
which
results in our being given credit for
Factory: 6 6 5 - 6 6 7 Hudson Street, New York.
the
superior
excellence of our manufactures,
BEST BOOK FOR TUNERS, $1.00
as is demonstrated by this letter. The great-
Edward Eyman Bill
est possible care is exercised throughout the
3 E. 14th Street, New York City
whole of the work. Especial attention is
Pianos 'Win Friends
given to that part of it having to do with the
For the Dealer
exact fitting of the keys to the scale."
C. KURTZMANN
CO.
"The letter read by you just now," said
Factory, 526 to 536 Niagara St., Buffalo, N. Y.
The Review, "also mentions the Strauch
PIANOS
ORGANS
LEHR
You want an easy seller
STULTZ
BAUER
HALLXT
DAVLS
...BOSTON, MASS
Smttb & J3ames
THE HAGEN & RUEFER PIANOS
PETERBORO,
(7bri$iitian Pianos
^
A] Letter to Strauch 1
CHRISTMAN & SON,
KURTZMANN
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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
HYMWLIA
THE KING OF PIANO PLAYERS
tpfie
hammers as meritorious. Do you give this
branch special attention?"
"Not more than the others, but it receives
PIPE ORGAN
a full share. The requirements of various
manufacturers are thoroughly studied so NO LARGER THAN A REED ORGAN
Two Manual and Pedal-Bass
that all hammers are made in such a way as
Effects from on* Keyboard
Pronounced by experts, who have given it the
to meet the views of customers and in com-
Church Organ Pipes Only
most complete tests, to be the perfect player.
pliance with their suggestions. So successful CHICKERING & SONS, Pianoforte Makers
Territorial allotment is being rapidly made to
have we been in this respect that in the six
BOSTON, MASS.
agents.
years
duringwhichwe have been manufactur-
Distributors for North and South America.
j* J jt
ing hammers, our facilities for carrying on
the
work in this branch have been enlarged
Melville Clark Piano Co.,
Manufacturers of the
no less than three times. To-day we are
NEW 1901
Apollo and Orpheus Piano Players
working up to our full capacity, notwith-
and the Melville Clark Pianos
standing these successive increases in space,
Factory and Warerooms:
machinery and number of persons em-
399-405 W. Madison St., Chicago, III.
ployed.
"It is a pleasure to receive communications
of this kind, and it is an additional stimulus
to make greater effort in the production of
CATALOGUE
goods
of
the
highest
grade.
It
is
also
an
evi-
MANDOLINS,
is now ready. Contains all the latest ideas in
dence that high-grade goods are appreciated merchandise
of this class. Copies free to the
GUITARS
and are in demand, and that quality to-day trade. Have you received your copy yet? If not,
and BANJOS
is a factor in the sale of pianos."
drop us a postal for it to-day.
Apollo
Stool - Scarf
Regal
Stand pre-eminently foremost in the estimation of
those great musicians of the world, who, being
judges of a perfect instrument, are only satisfied
with that which meets the most exacting re-
quirement. Careful selection of material from a
knowledge of what is necessary in order to obtain
the results desired, perfect seasoning of the woods
used, scientific construction of each instrument by
workmen of experience, combined with our peculiar
method of tone balancing has produced in the
Many Articles of Interest.
Richard Harding Davis's "The Princess
Aline" in dramatized form, illustrated by Wabash Avenue and Adams Street,
CHICAGO
Charles Dana Gibson, is a feature of the
April Ladies' Home Journal. "The Beau-
tiful Jewess Who was Called the Princess
of Her People," and "The Lovers of a
Cheerful Giver," are two other articles of in-
"REGAL" MANDOLINS
terest in the same issue. Miss Griscom,
GUITARS and BANJOS
the
American woman golf champion, shows
instruments that, artistically, have won for them-
"How
Golf is Played" in a series of photo-
selves an enviable reputation from the professional
graphs. Edward Bok further emphasizes
players of two' continents.
the value of simpler living, and Helen Wat-
Art Catalogue mailed free upon application to
Moody offers guidance through "The Made upon Honor ESTABLISHED—IN—I83Z
for 6a years.
Have no Superior
Wulschner cMusic Co. terson
New, "Up-to-date," Attractive Styles.
*
First Tragedy in a Girl's Life." "A Stucco
INDIANAPOLIS, IND.
SEND FOR XKW CATALOGUE.
Country House for $7500," "A Shingled
Country House for $2500," and "Some Ar- Factory and Warerooms s
tistic Little Homes" have a practical value 543 to 549 BROADWAY, (opposite Depot)
ALBANY, N. Y.
PIANO 'PLAYER...
to those planning to build homes. There are
Made by
three short stories by Gelett Burgess, W. A.
FARRAND & VOTEY ORGAN CO.,
Fraser and Laura Spencer Portor, and
Organ Mfrs.
DETROIT, MICH.
Elizabeth Stuart Phelps's "The Successors
WINSLOW, of Mary the First" is concluded. W. L.
HASTINGS
MANUFACTURERS OF
Taylor's painting, "The Barn-Raising as a
^
Manufacturers of ^ .
Social Event," worthily fills a whole page,
0$
Fine Piano
w
GRAND, SQUARE AND UPRIGHT
and "Through Picturesque America" is fin-
ished, making way for similar tours into
Montclair, New Jersey. other lands. Much space is devoted to fash-
ions, and there are articles on gardening,
312, 316 East 95th Street.
the lawn, floriculture, cooking, etc. By The
NEW YORK.
PIANOS
Curtis Publishing Company, Philadelphia.
SMake Money for the
One dollar a year; ten cents a copy.
OAR D MAN
^GRAY-
PIANOS
N, Y. Co-operative
Piano String Co.
VARNISH
PIANO STRINGS
IANOS
Catalogue unit Information cau be had by addressing
Factor* nnrt
r JA CO A T? I ^dff, S t N Y
Wiircrootns: 3£t"*J«}Tr J-«» > J-±IH kJltf I N . J. »
Schumann Pianos
THE SCHUnANN IS THE GREATEST VALUE
FOR THE HONEV HADE.
Correspondence
Solicited
$Cl)Uttt<)l1l! PldtiO (KO.
I33-I25 LaSalle Avenue, Chicago, IM.
429-43J-433 East 10th St., NEW YORK
A New Lumber Co.
The H. A. Stang Lumber Co. has been or-
of Sterfiyg
ganized for the purpose of dealing in kiln- QfiofUy aod foW Priced. ^ o ? " w
dried lumber of all kinds with offices at 1938 It pays Deafers to fjarydfe tfiem.
Park Avenue and yards at Nos. 108-114 E.
KOHLER
& CAMPBELL.
131st street this city. The officers are:
FACTORYAND OFFICE.
FACTORYD
OFF
4 O 2
West 14th Street,
New.YorU.
Henry A. Stang, president and treasurer;
Henry S. Ressmeyer, vice-president, and
Chas. T. Bothner, secretary.
The Commission Evil.
(E. M. BOOTHE, Treas.)
Among the important matters which are
Office, Warerooms and Factory,
under consideration by the Canadian Piano
188
\ and 1883 PARK AVE.,
THE AMERICAN PIANO MFQ. CO.
& Organ section of the Piano & Organ
Corner 128th Street, N e w York.
(icneral Offices:
""Seymour Building. 43d St. & Fifth Ave, NEW YORK.
Manufacturers Association, is the commis- Dealers securing territory will be protected
sion evil, and a plan to mitigate it is to be HOGGSON & PETTIS MANUFACTURING CO.
M . I>. M O L L E R o" aimfacturer
Ch r c h nd
brought
up for discussion at the next meet-
co n c e ?t P I P E O R G A N S
Organ Stop Knobs and Stems,
ing
of
the
Association.
HAGERSTOWN, MD.
64 and 66 Court Street, New Haven, Conn,
Miiniiraotiireil l>y

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