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MUSIC
MORRIS STEINERT HONORED.
The Symphony Orchestra Which He Founded and
Representative Citizens Celebrate His 72nd
Anniversary With Music, Speeches and Songs.
When a man has celebrated six dozen
birthdays, and is possessed of a natural genius
for the delightful art, it is not at all wonder-
ful that his seventy-second anniversary party
should mark the perfection of birthday cele-
bration. Nearly 200 representative fellow cit-
izens enjoyed the fruits of Morris Steinert's
long experience last Sunday night at Haru-
gari Hall in New Haven, Conn., starting its
foremost patron of music on his seventh doz-
en of birthdays with a wealth of good wishes
for his long life and happiness that should
act as a Steinert tonic or Steinert toneic, as
you will, for years to come. As the congrat-
ulatory speeches of the evening proceeded,
Mr. Steinert's titles accumulated rapidly until
Professor Schwab, the toastmaster, summed
them all up, characterized the host as the pa-
tron of music, the patron of good fellowship,
and the leader of the heavenly choir to come.
The evening's banquet was preceded by a
concert by the Symphony Orchestra, under
whose auspices the reception was given, con-
ducted by Horatio W. Parker.
Rising at the conclusion of the banquet,
Professor Schwab in a humorous address
proposed the good health and happiness of
Mr. Steinert, saying in this connection: "By
calling upon Mr. Steinert first, the other
speakers may speak without fear of retalia-
tions."
Mr. Steinert replied in part as follows:
"This is an age of specializing. Everyone
to-day has some particular genius. Professor
Lorenz pulls legs and makes money, Mar-
coni telegraphs without any string and both
are wonderful men. But my particular ge-
nius has never yet been told. My specialty
is getting up birthday parties, and this audi-
ence shows how well I can do it.
"But I couldn't do it alone. A birthday
party without music is no good, a party with
hired music is but just a little better. It is
when fifty musicians come to a man and say,
'old fellow, let us all play for your birthday,'
that a party is a success."
Mr. Steinert then spoke interestingly of
some of his early experiences in business and
in the sphere of music. He congratulated
the Symphony Orchestra upon its success,
and thanked the members for the reception
tendered him. The power of music was dis-
cussed by Mr. Steinert and its refining in-
fluences were of a character which inspired
him with the sincere wish and desire that the
New Haven Symphony Orchestra might live
on and on, and at last take its place with the
Heavenly Symphonies.
At the close of his remarks Mr. Steinert
was given a most enthusiastic reception.
Professor Parker was then called upon
and he alluded to the splendid work which
Mr. Steinert had done for music in New
Haven, and said they all appreciated the help,
advice and substantial assistance he had al-
ways given the Symphony Orchestra, and
closed with some very pretty compliments to
the guest of the evening.
Some pertinent remarks were made by At-
torney James H. Webb and the Rev. Mr.
Levy. John C. Freund of New York, told
many enlivening stories of his friend Mr.
Steinert from a thirty years' acquaintance
which convulsed the house, and Thos. N.
Prentice read an original poem entitled
"Morris Steinert" in which he told in rhyme
of many interesting instances in the career
of the gentleman who was honored that even-
ing. The poem was full of sharp witticisms
and its reading was given a grand recogni-
tion.
The remainder of the evening was given
over to the enjoyment of a social and musical
program of a very impromptu character, Mr.
Steinert himself conducting the orchestra's
playing of a Strauss waltz and some other
numbers. The function came to a close with
a most cordial and sincere expression of con-
gratulations to Mr. Steinert with hearty well
wishes for many happy returns of the day.
The immediate members of Mr. Steinert's
family present were: Alexander Steinert, of
Boston; Rudolph Steinert, New Haven; Al-
bert Steinert, Providence; Frederick Stein-
ert, New York, and a number of relatives.
Among the couple of hundred in attendance
at the celebration were many of the leading
people of New Haven and New York.
WINTER'S NEW PLANT.
Winter & Co. have practically decided upon
their new factory location, which will be on
Southern Boulevard. Mr. Winter has been
preparing plans and all details for his new
building will be probably completed this
week. A large and commodious five-story
building will be erected.
The Winter business has grown at a phe-
nomenal rate, and leading dealers in all parts
of the country have been quick to appreciate
the value incorporated in the Winter product.
AGREES WITH MR. STRICH.
W. L BUSH IN TOWN.
Reports an Excellent State of Business—Building
Add tions to Plant—Satisfied With the Simp*
son-Crawford Connection.
Will L. Bush, head of the great Bush &
Gerts interests in Chicago, accompanied by
Mrs. Bush, has been visiting the metropolis
this week. While chatting with The Review,
Mr. Bush remarked:
"All of the reports which have reached me
since I left Chicago have been of the most
optimistic character. Business was a little
slow during the past two months of the year,
but orders are simply deluging us at the pres-
ent time. Mr. Gerts is planning an addition
to the Bush & Gerts factory—a move which
is made imperative by reason of the great
demands for the product, and we are now
preparing plans for greater floor space to the
Victor plant. The Victor is growing in de-
mand at a phenomenal rate with our deal-
ers."
"How about your New York business with
the Simpson-Crawford Co., Mr. Bush ?"
asked The Review.
"Why, our business here has really been
greater than we expected, and I think when
the company advertise as they should to draw
attention to their piano department that im-
mense results will be reached.
"While chatting with Henry Siegel, head
of the Simpson-Crawford Co., I told him that
I thought if a large proportion of his adver-
tising was given to exploiting pianos, im-
mense returns would be the result. You see,
there is no piano exhibited in any of the show
windows of the concern, and the thousands
of people who visit the establishment are not
aware that pianos are carried therein. I shall
run down to Boston, returning here the first
of the week."
SELECTED THE STECK PIANO.
A progressive manufacturer speaking with
Wm. C. Altpeter, the progressive dealer of
reference to the cheap piano situation as
Rochester,
N. Y., has been within our gates
discussed in an interview in last week's Re-
this
week.
In chatting about business condi-
view, said: "What Mr. Strich says is true.
tions
he
stated
that just recently the Monroe
Further, traveling men tell me the hardest
Commandery
Knight
Templars of Rochester
thing to sell now is the $110 piano. Dealers,
had
purchased
from
him
and presented to the
according to their testimony, always want a
Hubbell
Orphan
Asylum
of that city a fine
little more for their money in point of gen-
Steck
cabinet
grand
walnut
upright in spite
eral quality, finish and construction.
of
the
severest
competition.
Score one for
"Another thing, that time when money was
the
Steck.
placed in the bank by the dealer, payable on
presentation of the bill of lading, is no more. WHAT HE THINKS OF THE CAMERON.
Cheap pianos, I am told, are sold on five, six,
The following letter received by the A. B.
nine and twelve months time, with even an
Cameron Mfg. Co., of Long Island City,
extension, in some instances. No, the piano
N. Y., on Monday last is fairly indicative of
manufacturer looking for a future must stick
the opinion dealers generally have of the
to a high-grade line, or he will be up against
Cameron piano. The communication speaks
it as the years go by."
for itself:
THE AEOLIAN CO. IN INDIANOPOLIS.
Lowell, Mass., March 6, 1903.
The A. B. Cameron Mfg. Co.,
The Aeolian Co. have opened a branch
229 Borden Ave., Long Island City.
salesroom at 114 Monument Place, Indian-
Gentlemen:—The piano arrived in the best
apolis, Ind., which is under the management of shape, and I am well pleased with it
of B. F. Traub. Although under the juris- throughout. A finer piece of oak never struck
diction of the Cincinnati headquarters of the the city. When it is ?one I trust that I shall
Aeolian Co., which are under the competent be able to get more as good.
Yours respectfully, W. F. Trumbell.
hands of Howard Spear, Jr., Mr. Traub will
have quite an excellent territory, including
O. K. Houck, the well-known dealer of
not only the city itself but a wide region sur- Memphis, Tenh., has been elected a director
rounding it.
of the Tennessee Trust Co., which has just
been
organized with a capital stock of $500,-
N. B. Snow is now in charge of the Lud-
000
and
a surplus of $100,000.
wig & Co. warerooms in Springfield, Mass.