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this catalogue, as well as the fine quality of
paper used, help to give a realistic idea of
The Beautiful New Catalogue Contains Many Hand- the latest Burdett styles, so that the dealer
some Styles—An Interesting Publication.
is enabled to get a very intelligent conception
The Hobart M. Cable Co., of Chicago, have of the actual apearance of these instruments
just issued a catalogue devoted to Burdett or- on the wareroom floor. This is a decided
gans, which is well entitled to take high rank advantage over mere black and white work.
by virtue of the array of beautiful styles In the closing pages of the catalogue the
shown therein, and which are illustrated in mechanism is treated of in detail, and is fol-
two colors to simulate the natural woods. lowed bv a few of the many testimonials
The press work is superb throughout, and the bearing upon the artistic excellence of the
catalogue in this, as well as all other respects, Burdett instruments received by the manu-
is a production of exceeding merit.
facturers. The volume is encased in a hand-
The liurdett organs have long been favor- some cover that is dignified and impressive.
ites in the trade field, but they are destined
The Ilobart M. Cable Co. are to be con-
to win a new vogue bv virtue of the study gratulated on the production of this publica-
which the Hobart M. Cable Co. have made tion, which fittingly maintains the advanced
of trade conditions and needs in the reed or- position which they have won as up-to-date
gan field. In this connection the introduc- manufacturers who comprehend the value of
tory to this catalogue will be found of inter- publicity and who back all their statements by
est, inasmuch as it gives the reader an ex- facts. Dealers who have been overlooked in
cellent idea of the record of the I'urdett or- the distribution of this catalogue will do well
gan :
to write the Hobart M. Cable Co. at once.
The Burdett Organ was established in Chicago, They cannot afford to ignore the fine line of
in 1866 by the late "Riley Burdett" to whose in-
ventive genius the reed organ of to-day is largely styles shown in this catalogue of Burdett or-
indebted for its high standard. For fifiy years his gans.
busy brains and master hand were constantly
BURDETT ORGAN LITERATURE.
reaching out for new ways in which to improve its
mechanism, the symmetry and beauty of its case
and above all, the power, brilliancy and sweetness
of its tone, in short, he made the perfection of the
reed organ his life work.
There are people living to-day who have seen
the reed organ develop from the little "tip up"
Melodeon with one set of reeds that the player
held on his knees, to the magnificent cabinet
organ of to-day which is "a thing of beauty and a
joy forever."
What had grown to be one of the industries of
Chicago was swept away in a few minutes by the
big fire of 18 71.
The Burdett Organ Company, Limited, was
then organized under the laws of the Slate of
Pennsylvania and removed to Erie in that
State, where it enjoyed an era of marvelous
prosperity.
The wonderful development of the West and the
constantly increasing western trade made it to the
advantage of the burdett Organ Company to
make another change of location, and in May,
1894, the business was moved to Freeport, Illinois,
wuere with much increased facilities, the "Match-
less Burdett Organ" is now made.
In this, our new catalogue, it is with pride and
satisfaction that we refer to the high position the
"Burdett" has always held, and call the attention
of intending purchasers to the new features of the
"Burdett" of to-day. While retaining all its old
excellent qualities it comes to you in an entirely
new and elegent dress. These organs are offered to
the trade at the lowest possible prices, consistent
with the high class of work we produce, and by
thus maintaining this high standard, we confi-
dently expect to retain all our old friends and gain
many new ones.
ASSESSMENTS IN OKLAHOMA.
[Special to The Review.]
Guthrie, O. T., March 3, 1902.
Preparations are being made for the work
of the assessors throughout the territory.
A schedule has been prepared for this work,
and is being sent out to the men in the var-
ious counties. The schedule was prepared
by J. C. Strang, attorney general; C. W.
Rambo, treasurer, and L. W. Baxter, audi-
tor. The schedule relating to musical in-
struments is as follows:
Pianofortes from $40 to $500.
Other musical instruments from $1 to
NEW PRIZES
AflOUNTINQ
TO
$100
ARE OFFERED BY T H E
REVIEW
To Be Divided as
NO. 1—$20.00 to the person sending
the best original article upon the sub-
ject :
In what essentials will the piano store
of the future differ from that of
to-day ?
No. 2 — $ 2 0 . 0 0 to the person sending
the best o r i g i n a l a r t i c l e
subject:
upon the
What methods can the Dealers' Asso-
ciation adopt to stamp out mis-
leading advertising?
No. 3 — $ 2 0 . 0 0 to the person sending
the best original article upon:
What is the greatest accomplishment
won by Association work in this
industry ?
No. 4 — $ 2 0 . 0 0 to the person sending
the best original article upon:
What are the best means to adjust
commissions on retail sales ?
$100.
BARNES PIANOS READY SOON.
Haddorf Piano a New Comer.
[Special to The Review.]
Rockford, 111., March 2, 1902.
The new factory of Barnes & Son will
shortly be in condition to turn out pianos.
G. S. Barnes said: "We will have pianos
ready for shipment by May, and will then be
in a position to turn out instruments in good-
ly quantities. Our capacity will be about
thirty-five per week."
The Haddorf Piano Co., the concern
founded by the superintendent of the Schil-
ler Piano Co. is one of the latest Western
accessions to the piano manufacturers' ranks.
This concern occupies the old Marsden furni-
ture plant.
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The designs of Burdett organs illustrated
in this catalogue are case 500, case 510, case
520, case 530, case 540, case 550, which are
made in oak or walnut. From an architec-
tural or musical standpoint these designs will
unquestionably merit approbation from com-
petent judges of organ values.
In addition to the foregoing, a piano case
slyle (case 700) is shown. This is made in
walnut, oak and mahogany finish and con-
MAYOR GIBSON OF YORK.
tains two full sets of reeds of seven and one-
M. B. Gibson, president of the Weaver
third octaves each, one set of 'cello reeds of
four and one-half octaves, with octave coup- Organ & Piano Co., has been elected Mayor
lers, two knee levers, three pedals and no of York, Pa., by a substantial majority over
stops. The diapason-melodia set has no his Democratic opponent. Mr. Gibson is
mute, but is enclosed in a small box having splendidly equipped for the position to which
a swell attached, which is operated by the he has been elected, and we felicitate him
middle pedal. The right knee lever governs heartily on his victory. Political honors
the cello set, while the cor-anglais-celeste set have been coming the way of piano men
and couplers are controlled by the left knee this year rather liberally. We have Mayor
lever.
Burgess of Auburn, Mayor Lehr of Easton,
The admirably printed cuts, in colors, in Mavor Gibson of York. Who will be next?
No. 5 — $ 2 0 . 0 0 to the person sending
the best original article upon:
In what way may the general system
of retail collections be improved?
RULES GOVERNING THE
PRIZE CONTEST.
All manuscripts must be submitted in
type-written form.
No composition must contain lesa than
300 words.
The contest is open to all readers of
The Review.
The editor of The Review reserves the
right to publish any of the compositions
sent in.
All those who enter for Prize No. 1,
must send in their manuscripts by
March 15th.
The names of the contestants must be
attached to manuscript submitted, but
will not be published in connection with
the contribution if so specified by the
writer.
It is our intention to continue the series of
prizes and embrace every department of
trade which will be of interest to Manu-
facturer, Dealer, Salesman and Factory
Employee,
A l l communications m u s t b e addressed
"Prize Contest."
EDITOR OF T H E REVIEW
3 East 14th Street, New York.