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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
Che Small Goods trade
Emil Rink Favorably Impressed
An Important Decision.
With the United States and our People—Me
Chats with the Review A Big Field A-
broad for American Specialties.
Judge Bradley Sustains the License of Colum-
bia Co., and Grants an Injunction Against
National Phonograph Co.
Emil Rink, London agent for the National
Musical String Co., the Phonoharp Co., Ch.
& J. Ullmann & Co., of Paris, and others,
who arrived in New York from England
four weeks ago in quest of American spe-
cialties for the British market, left again
on Thursday for Europe. He was a pas-
senger on the "Fuerst Bismarck."
Mr. Rink, who is famous in Great Brit-
ain as an enterprising merchant, made his
headquarters at the office of the Phonoharp
Co. when in New York. The Review, dur-
ing its round of calls, met Air. Rink at 415
Broadway, and asked him if he cared to
state briefly his views concerning America,
also his success in a business way.
"I shall leave this country most agree-
ably impressed with its people and its pro-
gressive spirit," replied Mr. Rink. "The
hospitality experienced everywhere has left
in my heart a feeling of the deepest grati-
tude. Wherever I have been—New York,
Chicago, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, Boston,
Philadelphia—it has been the same.
"As for the size, importance and mate-
rial wealth of your institutions, commer-
cial and financial, I have been simply over-
whelmed by their gigantic proportions, in-
fluence and power. Truly, America is a
marvellous country. Your resources seem
to be practically without end or limit."
The Review inquired from Mr. Rink if
any important trade contracts had been con-
summated during his stay.
"Yes," was the reply, "I have arranged
with the Strauss Manufacturing Co., of Jer-
sey City, to take the zobo agency for Eng-
land. Contracts have been made with Maul-
betch & Whittemore, of Newark, N. J., for
leather instrument and other cases for Eng-
land. Business plans have also been per-
fected in other directions, but there is no
necessity to go into details just now. Of
one thing I feel assured; there is a big
future for American goods, such as I am
interested in, in England. My present mis-
sion has been entirely successful."
Some months ago announcement was made
of the steps taken by the local phonograph
companies to enforce their rights to the ex-
clusive distribution of phonographs and sup-
plies in their respective territories, which
rights have been disputed by Mr. Edison's
company, the National Phonograph Com-
pany. The disputed issues were adjudicated
on April 30th by the Supreme Court of the
District of Columbia. The National Phono-
graph Co. undertook to install a dealer in
Washington, and it and its agents, Whitson
Brothers, were sued by the Columbia Phono-
graph Co., which holds the exclusive license
under the Edison Phonograph patents for the
District of Columbia, Maryland and Dela-
ware. The National Phonograph Company
presented its defense fully and sent its coun-
sel, Judge Hayes of New York, to try the
case. On April 30th, Mr. Justice Bradley,
in an exhaustive opinion, sustained the license
of the Columbia Company and granted an in-
junction against the National Phonograph
Co. and its agents. This decision will un-
doubtedly constitute a controlling precedent
for the numerous other cases in which the
same questions are involved.
Mr. Pierce to Travel.
J. Leverett Pierce, of the Phonoharp Co.,
expects to leave next week for a three-weeks
trip in behalf of the Phonoharp Co. products.
The Regent Zither is growing in favor un-
der present auspices.
flutes, Piccolos,
Guitars,
mandolins, Banjos, Zithers
flwl Evtrv Instrument
Chat's musiul • •
JOHN C HAYNES & CO.,
Importers and Manufacturers*
451 "Washington St., Boston, Mass.
A Great Institution.
The Review Chats With Hr. Duchatellier of
J. Thibouville-Lamy & Co.. who has done
so fluch for Their Interests in this Country.
Leon Duchatellier, sole agent in the
United States and Canada for Jerome Thi-
bouville-Lamy & Co., has brought about a
great development of the firm's business in
his territory since he first undertook the task
of management several years ago.
The stock on exhibition at the ware-
rooms, 35 Great Jones street, is larger, bet-
ter kept, and more select than was the case
at any time prior to his administration. And
he has won many friends for the Thibouville-
Lamy products. They are now extensively
used in military and other bands through-
out the country. In orchestral organizations
they are also greatly in vogue.
Mr. Duchatellier is an enthusiast in his
work.
He believes, and stands ready to
prove, that the products of the firm he so
ably represents are superior in every way to
any others, foreign or American, now on
the market.
When The Review called for news on
Monday, a request was made that Mr. Du-
chatellier should say a few words descrip-
tive of the firm's position in the trade and
their facilities.
"The firm's position in the trade is a high
one, as makers of the very best instruments,"
said he. "That much, I think, is generally
conceded. There are some matters which
it might be beneficial to mention. It
might be kept in mind, I think, that in ad-
dition to the usual band instruments, we
also make violins, violoncellos, guitars, man-
dolins, and strings for all instruments.
"There are two factories of the firm for
band instruments alone. The largest of
these is at Paris, and employs 500 skilled
workmen. The other is at La Couture,
about fifty miles from Paris. There 300
men are constantly engaged. At this latter
place are made clarinets, flutes, piccolos,
oboes and bassoons.
"At Mirecourt, in the Vosges, the firm
have a third factory, where violins, violon-
cellos, guitars and mandolins are constructed.
From the Mirecourt factory they turn out
and ship, on an average, 20,000 violins
every year. These figures will give some
idea of the magnitude of our operations.
"It is not generally known, perhaps, that
here, at our New York establishments, ar-
tistic repairing is a special feature. Expert
workmen only are employed. These men
have been trained in Europe. We guarantee
satisfaction. One strong point is our mod-
erate charges. Any musical instrument may
be sent for repair, and will receive proper,
adequate treatment at our hands.
"And another branch of our work here in
New York is the plating of all brass instru-
ments in nickel, silver and gold. Triple-
plating only is executed. Those who desire
information concerning our band instru-
ments should send for complete catalogue.
Such as are interested in strings and stringed
instruments should send for our catalogue
A."
Scribner's Successful Trip.
Visits the West and Secures Orders—The Weisa
Products Great Favorites—His Impressions
of the Lyon & Healy Factory.
Frank Scribner, of Brass Band Harmonica
fame, has just returned from a very suc-
cessful Western trip. His list of orders re-
ceived exceeds in totals and value all pre-
vious records.
Asked by The Review on Monday to state
briefly his observations and experiences on
the road, Mr. Scribner said: "In every way
I have good reason to be pleased with re-
sults achieved. The Weiss line of samples
brought many orders.
The new 'Angel
Clarion' and the new Brass Band Bell Har-
monica were especially well liked.
"The outcome of my trip, so far as the
Weiss products are concerned, proves con-
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