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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
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Messrs. Ullman and Rink, jointly, will
examine the field of American musical in-
strument making for the purpose of adding
to their European stocks such American
products as may be deemed by them suit-
able
for their home market.
A GREAT PLANT DEVOTED TO MUSIC BOX MANUFACTURE.
It
is learned that these gentlemen will re-
Some idea of the immense proportions high character of their work, and the high
turn
from the West on Friday, April 26.
which the music box industry has now as- standard and quality of the Symphonion
From
that date until they leave again for
sumed in this country, may be gleaned from boxes which are now being turned out.
a tour of the large and splendidly equipped System and thoroughness seem to be the Europe they can be seen or addressed at the
plant of the Symphonion Mfg. Co. at Asbury keynotes of success in every department Waldorf-Astoria hotel, where they will re-
Park, N. J.
where these renowned and popular music side ; at the warerooms of W. R. Gratz &
This establishment, a cut of which appears boxes are made. Under the present man- Co., 114 West Thirty-second street; or at
herewith, is arranged, not only for the proper agement the policy evident is to make these the Phonoharp Co.'s headquarters, 415
production of the best work, but ample con- boxes so satisfactory as to win for them a Broadway.
Mr. Rink, who is the London partner and
sideration has been shown for the health and distinctly individual position in the trade.
representative
of the Ullman house, is an
The Symphonion Mfg. Co. cer-
enthusiastic
admirer
of American special-
tainly have the faculties and the
ties.
He
has
built
up
a big European trade
men to do so.
for the "Bell Brand" and other strings made
The Bay State Flutes. by the National Musical String Co., New
John C. Haynes & Co., in Brunswick, N. J., as well as the instruments
their attractive new booklet en- made by the Phonoharp Co.
*
:i;
:fc
*
titled "Flutes and Flutists," pre-
D.
H.
Y.
Smith,
who
has
represented
the
sent an astonishing array of ex-
Phonoharp
Co.
at
Liverpool,
Eng.,
during
pert testimony in favor of the
"Bay State" flutes and piccolos. the past three years, is on a brief visit to the
One of the most emphatic en- United States. The Review met him at the
dorsements is from Frank W. Phonoharp Co.'s offices on Monday and
Wadsworth, flute soloist of learned that the Columbia zither is making
Sousa's band. He gives in de- rapid headway in England. "For many rea-
tail four strong points of su- sons," said Mr. Smith, "the Columbia zither
THE SYMPHONION FACTORY.
ought to find a good market in Great Brit-
periority.
First.—The tone is pure and musical, ain, and that is just what is happening now.
comfort of the employees. The method of
rich
in power, and delicate in the most ex- The people over there like the instrument
lighting and ventilating the building is ad-
treme
pianissimo.
so well that they are willing to pay a good
mirable. Since Geo. Varrelman assumed
Second.—In intonation your flute is ab- price for it without question. They want
the presidency of this company, he has thor- solutely perfect, and allows of the utmost
it and purchase it readily."
oughly systematized every department to the exactness when used in the orchestra.
end that the best and most perfect results
Third.—The most delicate piano is at- Will Handle Band Instruments.
may accrue. In this connection he has been tainable without effort.
Fourth.—The adjustment of the keys and Boosey & Co. Will Add This Department To
splendidly aided by Herman Reutschi, the
Their New York Business in the Fall—Their
springs
is so exact that the fingers do not
renowned expert in music boxes, and super-
Sale Will Be Vigorously Pushed.
find any force to overcome in the most rapid
intendent of the factory, as well as by Mr. passages. This is a marked advantage, and
Boosey & Co., band instrument manufactu-
Schwarz, the secretary and treasurer of the are equally decided in their opinions as to
rers and music publishers, of London and
company.
the merits of the "Bay State" flutes.
New York, have recently acquired the
Other experts, whose views are published, ground floor of the building at present occu-
The first floor of the Symphonion building
is used exclusively for boiler and motor one seldom found on flutes of other first- pied by them at 9 East 17th street. They
rooms, for general stock or parts of instru- class makers.
will open a department for their famous
ments, for tools, and a lot of other up-to-
Boosey brass instruments early in the Fall.
Some European Visitors.
date machinery, which is utilized in the pro-
Boosey & Co. manufacture concededly the
London, Jacques Ullman, Paris,
and best brasses in England. They have sup-
duction of music boxes. The mechanical Emil D. Rink,
4
H. Y. Smith, of Liverpool, -ln Our
departments are to be found on the second
nidst"—Speak Enthusiastically of thePhon-
oharp.
and third floors, which are used for tune
sheets as well as the putting together of dif-
Emil Rink, London agent for the Phono-
ferent instruments. Here also are drawn harp Co., and Jacques Ullman, of C. H. &
the original tune sheets from which dupli- J. Ullman & Co., Paris, manufacturers of
cates are made, and here also can be found musical instruments, both of whom arrived
the experimenting rooms and the private and here from Europe on Friday last, are now
general offices.
in the West on a visit. They will return to
A tarry in any of the departments will con- this city before leaving again for England.
vince anyone of the abilitv of the men, the These gentlemen are well-known and success-
HOWARD
ful business men. Their visit to the United
mandolins and Guitars excel
'^States is being made with a view to the sys-
all others
tematic, widespread introduction into Eu-
They are made on scientific prin-
rope of attractive American novelties.
ciples, and for volume, purity and
Mr. Ullman is commissioned by the Min-
sweetness of tone, have never been
isters of Commerce and Foreign affairs of
equaled* Write for catalogue and
the French Government to observe and re-
prices. J* J* J* J* J* J*
port upon American commercial regulations
flnd € w v Instrument
and methods, with a view to increasing the
Chat's musical • •
import of French musical instruments into
JOHN C. HAYNES & CO.,
the United States. He will also report to
Importers and Manufacturers,
his own firm as to the advisability of open-
45 i Washington St., Boston, Mass.
ing a business branch in New York City.
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CDc Small Goods trade
flutes, Piccolos,
Guitars,
mandolins, Banjos, Zithers