Music Trade Review

Issue: 1903 Vol. 36 N. 3

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THE
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TRKDEREVIEiJi
acres of ground. Unequalled water power
and innumerable natural advantages are pos-
sessed which make this plant unique not only
in tfie matter of location but as regards re-
In tone, touch, action, durability, and every requisite that goes
quirements for convenience and equipment.
to make up an artistic instrument, there are none superior
While literature of this kind emphasizes
factory and Principal Office
New York Warerooms
the accomplishments of the Starr piano and
NORWALK, OHIO
10 EAST 17th STREET
its makers, yet the best test of this popular-
ity and fame is to be found to-day in the
thousands upon thousands of these instru-
ORIGINAL
ments which are to be found in the homes
JLUTE effects, Violin effects, etc., are brought
of cultured people who have come to appre-
into play combined with the PIANO t
ciate the merits of this piano as correctly
making a veritable Orchestra. N o other
as do many eminent musicians and teachers.
Piano Player like it or will do what the
A few of the many testimonials which ap-
c4NGELUS can.
pear at the end of the catalogue furnish one
Any one can Play it.
with an idea of the high standing of the
It Play* any Piano.
Starr piano among those competent to dif-
ferentiate in the matter of tone and con-
Endorsed by highest musical authority.
Josef Hofmann, Marcella Sembrich, Jean de
struction.
Reszke, Edouard de Reszke and many other
The design on the cover page is in three
of note.
colors, green, silver and brown, and is of
harmonious arrangement, typifying Har-
mony holding aloft the Starr piano, above
which appears the name of the company.
main Office ana factory t
John Lumsden's portrait occupies the place
meriden, Conn., U. $. B.
of honor as a frontispiece to the catalogue.
. B. CHASE PIANOS
A N f i F I I I S Piano Player
Cbc ttlilcox * OlMtc £0.
JACOB DOLL
RESUMES FORMER POSITION.
Calvin T. Purely, who has been employed
as salesman the past year for a large New
York piano concern, has resigned this posi-
tion and again taken up his former duties
as manager of the piano department and
special salesman for W. S. Sturtevant, South
Norwalk, .Conn. Mr. Purdy has just in-
stalled a handsome piano in the Norwalk
Congregational Church.
"STANDS IN VERY HIGHEST RANK."
Manufacturer «t
Grand and Upright
Pianos
for all
Occasions
Pianos
Factories : Southern Boulevard and Cypreaa Ava.
Bast 133d and 134th Streets
First Avenue and 30th Street
Wararooms: 92 Fifth Ave., bet 14th and 15th St».
NEW YORK
Send for Catalogue, Prices and Terms.
1M»IX*8 COLONIAL STYLE "C»
CHASE-HACKLEY PIANO CO
Prof. E. E. Southworth, the leading piano-
Manufacturers of the
forte teacher and musician of Scranton, Pa.,
writes as follows to Mason & Hamlin Co.: CHASE BROS., HACKLEY
and
Scranton, Pa., Jan. 8, 1902.
Mason & Hamlin Co.,
MUSKEGON, MICH.
Boston, Mass.
Gentlemen:—It is with pleasure that I
Manufacturer of Jt
testify to the very superior qualities found
SOUNDING BOARDS, BARS, GUI-
£ TAR AND MANDOLIN TOPS A N D
in your grand pianoforte shipped to me last
MILLS AND OFFICE: DOLGEVILLE, N. Y.
SOUNDING BOARD LUMBER.
September. For a full, rich, sympathetic
tone, evenness of action and readiness to re-
spond to the most delicate touch, the piano
stands in the very highest rank.
The several concerts in which it has been
C R . S T E V E N S , General Manager.
used, one of which was with the Philadelphia
MANUFACTURERS OF
Orchestra, have proved it to be perfectly sat-
isfactory under the most artistic and exacting
demands.
Very truly yours,
7}i OCTAVE. PIANO CASE.
(Signed)
E. E. Southworth.
PIANOS
JULIUS. BREGKWOLDT
IU Stevens Organ and Piano
Stevens Combination Reed-Pipe Organ
Nelson, Crane & Gage, who recently se-
cured the Chicago retail agency of the Sim-
plex piano player, are developing this busi-
ness with admirable results. Some excellent
advertising is being done, and the recitals
are proving an attractive means of concen-
trating attention on the merits of this well-
known player.
Write for catalogue and prices.
MARIETTA, OHIO.
Embodies the best value for the dealer.
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«0
Attractively gotten up.
i»ETER DUFFY, President.
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The Review Degs to acknowledge receipt
SCHUBERT PIANO CO., 535 EAST J34th STREET, NEW YORfc
of a check for 365 happy days issued by the
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UPRIGHT
F.ENOELHARDT,
Bank of Prosperity, Portland, Ore., upon
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the National Bank of Fortune, Sunshine
City, State of Happiness, bearing the signa-
ture of that reliable institution, the Eilers
FACTORIES:
orncci
Music House.
•fc. Jobnvvlll*. N. Y., on N.V. O. IB. NU
Windsor ArouU, 2 B. 47th St., N. Y.
ROTH a ENGELHARDT
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THE
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7V^\JSIC TRRDE
The Hobart M. Gable Pianos
GREAT CAPEN YEAR
and
Followed by Big Factory Enlargement—Factory
Now Under Way—A Small Grand Coming.
BURDETT ORGANS
Geo. A. Witney, general manager of the
Brockport Piano Mfg. Co., manufacturers
494-510 Clybourn Av«.
of the Capen piano at Brockport, N. Y.,
was one of the visitors in town this week.
CHICAGO
Mr. Witney has clearly demonstrated the
Organ Factory
possession of business ability of a high order
FREEPORT,
-
1 LI- in his management of the piano institution
at Brockport. He has already laid the found-
THE HOBART M. CABLE CO.
ation for a new factory, which will be built
Offico and Warerooms
of
brick and of imposing proportions. It
»TEINWAY MALI., _ CHICAOO
will be 200 feet in length, 145 feet- wide,
three stories in height. It is probable that
this will be ready for occupancy by the 1st
manufacturers of 1)igb-6rade
of April, which, of course, means a material
enlargement of the Brockport business.
While discussing trade matters with The
Review, Mr. Witney said: "Last year's
business was very satisfactory; in fact, the
largest ever transacted by our concern, and
we find such a growing demand for the
Capen product that we are making exten-
ANN ARBOR ORGAN CO.,
sive preparations to "take care of our trade.
Ann Arbor, Mich.
I may say that during the year we have re-
Write forJatestCc^
ceived nothing but praise from our agents in
regard to our instruments. When you con-
sider the number that we placed out, that
Manufacturer* of
means a good deal. It is possible that we
All kinds of . .
may place upon the market in the near fu-
ture a small grand piano."
Piano Factory
Jinn Jirbor Organ Co.,
LOOK BEST
SOUND BEST
WEAR BEST
SELL BEST
PAY B E S T
ORGANS
Isaac I. Cole & Son,
Uciiccrs,
Make a Specialty of
PIANO CASE VENEERS
WEAVER
o/fcju/m puna at.
YORK. PA. U.S.A,
* STERLING
PIANOS
JOHN WESER IMPROVING.
John Weser, of Weser Bros., whose indis-
position
during the past two months has
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caused his many friends much uneasiness,
is now on a fair way to recovery. He is
beginning to count the days that must elapse
before he gets into harness again, and con-
manufacturers of the
0.3- fieppe $ Son Piano
fidently expects to be back at the factory
Che marcellus Piano
by the middle of February, if not sooner.
the edouard Jules Piano
The sickness of John Weser has thrown
Che Ciliinghast Piano
the whole burden of administrative and ex-
tbe Certified Piano
FACTORIES t
ecutive work on his brother, Winfield S.
Pease Branch, 316-328 W . 43d St.,
Weser. He has, happily, proved himself
New York. Bacon Branch, 502-
404 Mott Ave., New York. Brockport Branch, Brock-
equal to every emergency. The whole of the
port, N. Y. Address Main Office and Warerooms,
1115-1117 CHESTNUT ST., PHILADELPHIA, PA.
big Weser factory and the far-reaching in-
terests of the Weser firm are being so well
cared for that the already large business of
the firm continues to grow apace. The out-
An industry succeeds by identifying itself
put of Weser pianos last year was almost
with the needs and best interests of its con-
up to the limit of capacity. This year it
stituency. One of the strongest points in the
success of the
will probably exceed it, necessitating further
business lies in the
cpAVENPORT
fact that in the additions to the plant.
Factory and Warerooms.
TESHEPPE PIANO CO.
PLATE POINTS.
casting of piano
plates and other
p i a n o hardware,
all the demands made upon the pianoforte
have been carefully considered and the •* D.
& T.'* plates do not break.
CfREACY
Fouadria
New York Office
STAMFORD. CONN.
-
108-J 14 E. J29th St.
VAL. SCHEHI
Manuiactorer
of . . .
CALF AND SHEEP
BANJO, DRUM AND TAMBO HEADS,
Also Raw Hide Snares,
MORRIS STEINERT COMPLIMENTED.
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ALL NEW DESIGN!
New Scales
Every Style a Gem
of Perfection
* * *
TKe Sterling Company,
DERBY, CONN.
High
Grade
Pianos
Original In Design, Refined In tone.
Finish and Interior workmanship nnsurpaved.
Moderate In price.
Morris Steinert, the well-known head of
the M. Steinert & Sons Co., has been the
Piano J*
subject of a complimentary sketch in con-
J* Case
nection with a portrait in the New Haven
(Conn.) Palladium of recent date. In this
Acknowledged by the music press and trade as having no equal.
Latest styles are 7 1-3 octave, have new Improvements and are
sketch Mr. Steinert is characterized as "the
remarkably low in price.
leading musician of New Haven and a gen-
tleman of the most excellent disposition, and
a public spirited citizen."
FARRAND ORGAN COMPANY,
Organs
DETROIT, MICH.
E. B. Hostetler, the well-known piano
Manufacturers
of High Grade
tuner of Iowa City, la., was severely and
Ftne Tone
Reed
Organs,
Cecilian
Piano Players and
dangerously wounded while visiting rela-
Reliable
Olympia
Self-Playing
Organs.
Medium Price tives at Stevensville, Mont. While shoot-
Manufactured by
DUNHAM PIANO CO. ing, his fowling piece was discharged, the
2216 North Third Street,
PfattOS 311(1
Writ, for information.
229 West 29 th Street load passing through and shattering his an-
PHItADELPHIA,
PA.
kle,
Blood
poisoning
is
feared.
THOS DUNHAM, Prest. and Trea?-
NEW YORK
«78. 280 & 282 Sieeel St.. BROOKLYN. N. Y.
DUNHAM

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