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A MASON & HAMLIN AMBASSADOR.
Among' the Mason & Hamlin ambassadors
who are doing so much to extend the fame
of the Mason & Hamlin instruments and in-
crease their army of dealers, K. A. Graner,
whose portrait is presented herewith, has
won a leading place. For two years he has
been working unostentatiously, but success-
fully, in .the Mason & Hamlin interests, and
in that time he has built up an excellent rec-
ord as a promoter of business.
Mr. Graner has the happy knack of being
K. A. GRANER.
able to make friends readily, and back of
this pleasing address, is an unerring busi-
ness judgment and thorough comprehension
of the requirements of his calling, all of
which have contributed to his success as a
traveler.
In addition to his business qualifications
Mr. Graner is a first-class musician and a
man of culture, who is naturally enthusias-
tic about the merits of the modern Mason
& Hamlin instruments. And he is splendidly
equipped to show oft" the beauty of their
tone in a manner that captivates. That his
future will be still more successful is" inev-
itable, in view of the superb creations which
he represents.
THE STECK IN DETROIT.
During the recent trip of Geo. X. Grass,
the Steck ambassador, he made a number of
important connections for the "old reliable"
Steck. Among the firms who secured the
Steck agency are the new concern of McLeod
& Shnaekel, of Detroit, Mich., who have
large and beautiful warerooms at io Adams
avenue. West, that city. In selecting the
Steck, McLeod & Shnaekel have secured an
instrument which will add to their reputation
and prestige. Mr. Grass' recent trip was one
of the most successful of the many which
he has to his credit. He found an increas-
ing appreciation of Steck values everywhere,
and secured some splendid orders.
Geo. T. Dayton, who has been with the
piano firm of J. W. Studwell, South Nor-
walk, Conn., for the past .year has arranged
to open a branch store in Yonkers, N, Y,
PIANO MAKING IN INDIANA.
Some Interesting Figures Taken From the Census
Report Showing the Extent of the Industry
in that State.
NEW PRIZES
[Special to The Review.]
Washington, D. C , March 17, 1902.
Some interesting facts regarding the music
trade industry in the State of Indiana are
revealed in the report of the manufacturing
and mechanical industries of that State, just
transmitted to Wm. R. Merriam, director
of the census, by S. N. D. North, the chief
statistician. The points covered are based
upon inquiries solicited according to the pro-
visions of section 7 of the act of March 3,
1890, which provides that the inquiry shall
embrace the name and location of each es-
tablishment ; character of organization, whe-
ther individual or co-operative, or other
forms; date of commencement of operations;
character of business or kind of goods manu-
factured ; amount of capital invested; num-
ber of proprietors, firm members, partners,
or officers, and the amount of their salaries;
number of employees, and the amount of
their wages; quantity and cost of materials
used in manufactures ; amount of miscella-
neous expenses; quantity and value of prod-
ucts ; time in operation during the census
year; character and quantity of power used
and character and number of machines em-
ployed.
Under the heading of Musical Instru-
ments, organs and materials, the report
shows that there are four establishments,
having a total capital of $331,073, the value
of the land being $4,498; that of the build-
ings, $61,194. The machinery, tools and im-
plements are valued at $26,446, with cash and
sundries placed at $241,935.
The average number of wage earners was
the miscellaneous expenses of these four es-
tablishments amounted to $35,299.
The total cost of material used by these
establishments was placed at $131,425. The
value of their products at $314,719.
Under the caption of Musical Instruments,
Materials, not specified, the report shows
that there are six establishments, having a
total capital of Si74.843, with cash and sun-
dries at $112,8-11.
Wage-earners numbered 192, with total
w r ages paid $116,396. All were of the male
sex and over sixteen years of age.
The miscellaneous expenses of these six
establishments amounted to $39,649; the
total cost of material used by these establish-
ments being" $39,104, and the value of their
products was placed at $205,700.
GERALD FACES SERIOUS CHARGE.
The examination in the case of Clifford
Gerald, charged with embezzling $1,000 from
the Atkinson Piano Co., was taken up before
Judge Watt in police court this morning.
Gerald has been in the employ of Atkinson
for the past two years and he is charged with
collecting money on piano contracts for which
he gave a receipt but failed to account to his
employer.—Grand Rapids, Mich., Post.
The Xeedham Piano & Organ Co.'s player
is called the "Paragon,"
AHOUNTINQ
TO
$100
ARE OFFERED BY T H E R E V I E W
To Be Divided as
N o . 1 — $ 2 0 . 0 0 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 ?
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Won by J. A. Norris, New York.
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 upon t h e
subject:
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 ?
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 less 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.