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in command, or anywhere else that the
Emerson pianos are to be found, there is
[Special to The Review.]
has had a number of fine private concerts but one voice, and that is the cause of much
Boston, Mass, February ii, 1902.
this season, at which he has played the Ma- satisfaction at the Boston headquarters. The
Much interest is manifested in Pader- son & Hamlin.
arrangement by which Gimbel represents
ewski's arrival in America, and Boston is
Activity in the artist's world has grown to the Emerson piano in Philadelphia, has so
ready to offer her share of tribute. C. A. such an extent that the time of Heniry L. far proven most pleasing to both sides, as
Fllis, manager of the Boston Symphony Or- Mason has been almost entirely consumed has been the case with the Knabe relations
chestra, is to conduct this tour, and it is in looking to these interests. This has been in New York.
noteworthy that those engaged for his a great week for Harold Bauer, who played
The Emerson watchword is "Expansion,"
special car and the like, are from Boston. February 7-8, with Van der Stiicken, and and it is interesting to watch for the next
He plays a recital in Boston, February 19, at the Cincinnati orchestra, and February 14- move, for Emerson's always have a "next"
Symphony Hall. February 22 he plays with 15, with the New York Philharmonic. From move.
the Boston Symphony. Many plans are be- New York Bauer goes to Atlanta for re-
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ing laid to entertain this noted pianist, and cital. February 28 and March 1 Bauer
F. H. Owen, treasurer of the McPhail
Mine. Paderewski. Steinerts have been be- plays with Fritz Scheel and the Philadelphia Piano Co., made a flying visit to Philadelphia
sieged with seekers for information concern- orchestra, in that city. He also plays with last week, on a visit to their agent in that
Herbert in Pittsburgh before his New York city. Mr. Owen, was not gone long, as
ing his plans.
George F. Blake is on his way to the Pacific
The life surrounding Steinert Hall can recital, which will occur March 10.
Coast
via New Orleans. His orders have
hardly be realized by those who think of
On this same date Hutcheson will play a
been
coming
in thick and fast, as might
Boston as quiet, because with its vast in- recital at Steinert Hall. February 28 and
well
be
understood
from the fact that when
terest Steinert Hall is a very bee-hive. The March 1 Hutcheson will play with the Bos-
a
man
with
Mr.
Blake's
personality, goes for
studios are filled with the cream of Bos- ton Symphony, at Symphony Hall, following
orders
he
usually
get
them.
The affairs of
ton's teachers, all of whom have pupils com- this date with an appearance at the St.
the
McPhail
piano
company
have
never been
ing and going every half-hour of the day. Botolph Club. This looks like a good deal
in
a
more
prosperous
condition,
and the
A few of these occupants are: Mine. Etta of appreciation for the artists, and, inciden-
prospects
are
that
they
will
continue
so.
Edwards, Frank Morse, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. tally for the Mason & Hamlin piano.
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Tapper, Dr. H. J. Stewart, John C. Man-
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Arrangements have just been consum-
Much interest is manifested in the erec-
ning, John D. Buckingham, Felix Fox,
mated
by which the Cable Company, of
Heinrich Gebhardt, H. J. Storer, Stephen tion of the new conservatory building, or
Chicago,
will be represented on the floor of
Townsend, and very many others whose rather buildings, as the land on Hemenway
Lincoln
&
Vander Pyl, one of the most
names are known throughout America. As street, which overlooks the Fens, has been
energetic
of
the young houses in this city.
a concert room Steinert Hall holds its own, acquired by the Conservatory Apartments
Both
sides
are
to be congratulated, for
and R. H. Newman who is responsible for Trust for a large apartment in connection
Messrs.
Lincoln
&
Vander Pyl are honor-
the comfort of its patrons is certainly unsur- with the New England Conservatory, which
able
gentlemen,
and
determined to gain a
passed in courtesy, and understanding of will be at the corner of Huntington avenue
standing
through
straight
forward dealings.
everything that touches these interests in and Gainsboro street, not far from Sym- So far they have forged steadily to the front,
the slightest degree. Among the hall's en- phony Hall and Chickering Hall. In the and there is no doubt that they will keep at
gagements we find a series of morning imi- face of the usual discomforts which confront it in the same ambitious manner. Their
sicalcs, by the pupils of Mine. Edwards. students, when away from home, for study, strides have been very steady and very rapid.
These are most elaborate affairs, the second this understanding should be an immeasur- In the Cable line Lincoln & Vander Pyl will
of which occurred February 1, at 12; a series able benefit to the conservatory, as the com- have the stock to meet a certain clientele,
of piano recitals by Harold Bauer; Miss forts will be unique, and will accommodate which they have built up in a matter of three
Beatrice Herford, the great monologuist; 210 occupants. The building consists of or four years.
the Bowdoin College Glee, Mandolin and sections, each of which is a complete resi-
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dence in itself, containing a parlor and din-
Guitar clubs.
At the factory and warerooms where W.
ing room, tending to make families of the
Lillian Blauvelt will appear here March 3,
H. Poole reigns supreme, he steals a few-
students, instead of great numbers in the
and Ernest Hutcheson, March 10. These are
minutes—just long enough to show that he
group. The building is to be made sound-
but the smallest proportion, but they are stif-
really is glad to see you, but he is always
proof, so that any number of pupils can
ficent to show that there is life and plenty of
the busiest kind of a busy man. This is due
practice vocal or instrumental music with-
muical life around Steinert Hall. Not the
out disturbance to each other. The building to the fact that he has his eyes and ears
least important part of the life is the vast is promised for September 1.
every where, while his head is at the busi-
number of piano customers that are attract-
ness office. That this eagle-eyed attention
In commercial circles the stage-whisper of
ed to this house while Alex. Steinert directs
avails much to Mr. Poole is evident from
"what piano" is heard. Although not a
every move—"Say all you want about Stein-
the constant and rapid growth of this house.
minor consideration, this comes into the
ert Hall, but leave me out"—he says, and
R. F. Brandon is out in the West, and shortly
details.
whereas one would like to comply with his later
expects to drop in on Chicago. He wis
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request it is not easy to leave out the spark
At Emerson's we find the same energy and recently in Cleveland, where he got a good
from the fire, nor the sparkle from the cham- the same dispatch of business that have order from the enterprising house of M. R.
pagne.
made this house the factor that it is in the Slocum.
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Mr. Poole is continually adding here and
piano world. P. H. Powers, ever cour-
The many friends of Major C. F. Howes teous, ever cordial, wins new friends and there to give further value to his instru-
are glad to see him on the old Mason & Ham- keeps old ones. By what cunning art has ment, and one thing is very decided, and it
lin stamping-ground again, for they know the Emerson piano been inoculated with is that the Poole dealer gets the best values
that it would be utterly impossible to con- this quality? However, it has been done, available.
vince him that the piano has its equal, and the fact remains.
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The Hallet & Davis Co. have secured the
he fits right there if any one does.
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Orrin A. Kimball is in the South for a few agency for the Chase & Baker piano-player
Bauer has been drawing tremendous
houses and enthusiasm in Boston. Last months, and John W. Northrop has just re- and expect to open a special department for
year his success was emphatic, this year it turned to Chicago after a very satisfactory the sale of these instruments, which will be
is phenomenal. Mason & Hamlin have been trip through Texas, where he visited all under the charge of a competent manager.
the recipient of letters from all over request- Emerson agencies. In the southwest, as in They intend to make strenuous efforts to
ing dates. Felix Fox, a pianist and teach- the West, where Sherman Clay & Co. are secure their share of this trade in Boston,
and many plans are being developed to this
er, of Boston, made a flying visit to New responsible, and the north, where W. J.
end.
York last week on social affairs, Mr, Fox Dyer controls, or the south, with Grunewakl
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Edwin Klahre, a prominent pianist of Bos-
SOME GOSSIP FROM "THE CITY OF CULTURE.'