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Arnold Somlyo, who had charge of the
Baldwin exhibit at the Paris Exposition, and
who is now doing some effective work in
exploiting the Baldwin instruments in this
city, is making his headquarters at 95 Car-
negie Hall, where he is occupying a suite
of rooms which are most artistic in appoint-
ment.
Chas. C. Smith, who for a number of years
made a comfortable income by selling pianos
on commission, died Tuesday last at his
home, 43 West Thirty-fourth street, from a
complication of diseases. He was a clever
pianist and a composer of some excellent
music, and had a big following in society
and club circles. One brother, E. C. Smith,
of Buffalo, survives him.
The National Piano Co., recently organized
in Minneapolis, Minn., are now located at
the corner of Hennepin avenue and Sixth
street. They will handle the Chase Bros.,
Hackley and Carlisle pianos. The Seger-
strom brothers, formerly in business in that
city, are connected with the National Co.,
and will travel for that concern.
The Janesville Music Co., of Janesville,
Wis., have made a number of alterations and
improvements in their establishment, which
add considerably to its appearance. They
are making a fine display of such pianos as
the Sohmer, Kroeger, Haines, Steger, Boothe
Bros., and Schumann.
Henry Spies reports the "Majestic" as
making a very satisfactory record during the
present year. "The 'Majestic,' sells read-
ily," said he to The Review on Wednesday
last, "and we hear nothing but praise of its
all-round merit as an artistic, well-made in-
strument."
S. M. Lutz, of Springfield, 111., whose in-
creasing business demands more floor space,
has leased No. 515 North Side Square for a
period of years, and will occupy same May
1st with a complete line of pianos and or-
gans.
The piano hammers of David H. Schmidt
are, as Mr. Schmidt's order book shows, in
greater request than ever. His work and
his progressive, up-to-date methods are tell-
ing the story. Mr. Schmidt does not believe
in calmly sitting down and waiting for his
reputation to bring customers. He goes
after them—yes, and gets them. That's
the only way.
The thirty-sixth anniversary of the found-
ing of the Heppe house in Philadelphia,
which occurred last week, was formally cel-
ebrated with a reception to the public, con-
certs by the Imperial Orchestra being a
daily feature.
There is ample evidence, as all who travel
the United Kingdom will admit, that the reed
organ trade was never in a healthier state
than it is just now, says our London contem-
porary, Music.
Heller & Co., who are now located at
425-429 East 144th street, will occupy after
May 1st the three top floors at 460 East
144th street.
THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
The McKannon Bros. Music Co., Denver,
Col., dedicated their newly decorated piano
warerooms by a formal concert held on the
evening of April 18th, at which a number
of prominent artists appeared. There was
a large attendance.
Charles A. Wessell, by dint of personal
work and personal representation among
progressive dealers, has made a prominent
place in the market for the Wessell piano.
There is now a steady call for it, and this
week's report shows satisfactory trade con-
ditions.
We have received a very charming booklet
from Byron Mauzy, San Francisco, Cal.,
which contains interesting descriptive matter
relating to the Mauzy piano factory.
The report of Behr Bros, for the week
shows healthy trade conditions. Mr. Brown
is making a good record on the road this
season, and the three Behr representatives
now traveling in the firm's interests are send-
ing in good reports.
Callers at the Weber warerooms this week
included Huson Moak, of Buckingham &
Moak, Utica, N. Y.; William Werner, of
Easton, Pa., and Linn Babcock, Norwich,
N. Y.
The new Shoninger styles in uprights are
winning warm commendation everywhere.
The elegance and good taste displayed in
the case designs offer indisputable evidence
of a master's work in artistic piano construc-
tion.
Paul Zeidler, of Strich & Zeidler, is now
traveling in the Eastern States. He left New
York on Friday last, and will visit a number
of Strich & Zeidler agents during his tour.
Clark, Wise & Co., of San Francisco, Cal.,
advise us that the report is # erroneous that
they handle the Everett piano.
Gen. Hickenlooper, who has large interests
in the Krell Piano Co., is the president of
the new Gas and Electric Combine formed
in Cincinnati with a capital of $28,000,000.
His salary will be '$25,000 a year.
The Davenport & Treacy Co. expect to
operate their new piano factory at 104-10
East 129th street around May 1st.
As a result of the visit last week of the
Brooklyn Art Society to the Kranich &
Bach factory, an important paper will be
read upon piano manufacturing at the next
meeting of the Society.
There is no "let-up" J n the regular rou-
tine of activity at the Dusinberre factory.
Just as fast as instruments are finished, they
are shipped to fill orders from one or an-
other of the Dusinberre agents.
Judge Brown, in the United States Dis-
trict Court Thursday granted discharges to
fourteen bankrupts, among whom was Chas.
L. Young, musical agent, of No. 1123 Broad-
way ; liabilities, $31,921.
Jos. M. Mann, the "modern piano dealer"
who recently secured a long lease of his store
at 347 Westminster street, Providence, R. I.,
is advertising an alteration sale, previous to
extensive changes and improvements.
At the Doll piano warerooms, 675 Croad
street, Newark, N. J., a special sale previ-
ous to the removal on May 1st is now under
way.
Arrangements were consummated during 1
the recent visit of Chas. H. Wagener in the
East, for the representation of the Apollo
piano-player in Germany.
G. Fred Kranz, of the Kranz-Smith Music
Co., Baltimore, has been invited to become
a candidate for counselor on the Democratic
ticket in that city.
The Wallace Music Co. of Marion, Ind .
report an excellent demand for the Everett
pianos, which they are handling.
During the past week Boardman & Gray,
Albany, N. Y., have been conducting a spe-
cial sale, before moving to temporary quar-
ters during the re-building of their factory.
F. A. North & Co. of «Altoona, Pa., have
leased the entire lower floor of the building
which they" occupy at 1108 Twelfth avenue,
and are making a number of alterations and
improvements.
The McCurdy & Norwell Co., proprie-
tors of the large department store in Roch-
ester, N. Y., have added a music department
to their business.
Previous to removal to their new quarters
in the Keith Theatre Building, the Estey Co.,
of Philadelphia, are advertising a special
sale.
Active preparations are in progress for
manufacture of grands at the Milton piano
factory.
H. M. Cockrell, of Spokane, Wash., has
moved his stock of musical merchandise to
Eiler's piano rooms in that city.
The Weaver Organ & Piano Co., York,
Pa., made a number of shipments this week
to European as well as domestic points.
The two-manual organ for the first Hol-
land Reformed Church of Muskegon, Mich.,
is to be built by M. P. Moller, the well-known
manufacturer of Hagerstown, Md.
The Ramaker Music Co., of Seattle,
Wash., now hold the agency for the Fischer
piano, which was formerly handled by
Chesbro Bros.
The regular quarterly dividend of two
per cent, on the preferred stock of the
American Graphophone Co. will be paid on
May 15th to stockholders of record May 1st.
The Rhodes-Canby Music Co.,of New Cas-
tle, Pa., held a formal opening of their new
piano store on April 20th.
The Stevens Organ Co. are arranging to
occupy retail warerooms formerly occupied
by Wilson & Young, Marietta, O.
C. Bunce, who purchased the business of
Benedict Bros., is contemplating moving and
will probably locate at 460 East 144th street.
A. Boynton's piano store in Meadville,
Pa., is now located in its new home near the
post office.
Scott & Jones, of Youngstown, O., will
shortly move to larger quarters in the Calla-
han Building in that town.
Edward Milton Boothe, of the Milton
Piano Co., left town on Monday for a brief
Eastern business trip.
Ludlow, Barker & Co. of Hartford, Conn.,
report an active demand for Hazelton pianos
in their locality.