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THE: MUSIC TRADE
REVIEW
In The Musical Merchandise Domain
WHAT WE BUY OF EUROPE
In the Small Goods Fields—Where We Get Hair
For Bows For Violins, 'Cellos and Other
String Instruments.
in value. These orders are received at the
Gratz Co. headquarters, by Joseph Mock,
secretary of the firm, and are promptly for-
warded to the manufacturers, with full in-
structions in detail. One of the reasons of
the Gratz success is the care with which the
wishes of every customer are treated. No
detail is deemed too small for proper con-
sideration and attention.
THE GREAT HOHNER PLANT.
The Immensity of This Enterprise Emrohasized in
the Hohner Accordeon Label—Business Active.
In the new Hohner catalogue, just is-
Continental Europe furnishes three-
sued, is shown the fac-simile of label ap-
fourths of the essential supplies as well as
pearing on all M. Hohner accordeon boxes.
the furnished articles in the small goods
The upper part of the label shows in de-
line. Some of the best of gut strings come
tail the immense Hohner factories. It is
from abroad, likewise accordeons, har-
headed "Largest Factory of Small Musical
BUEGELEISEN & JACOBSON'S OFFERINGS.
monicas, violins, bows, and general trim-
Goods in the World." Under the factory
A fine line of "Crown" cornets is included appears the following:
mings. Even the horse hair for making
and repairing violin, violincello and bass in the latest shipments of goods from
Established, 1857; 1,500 workmen; 15
Europe received by Buegeleisen & Jacob-
"viol bows" is of foreign origin.
branch
factories. The Hohner Accordeon
An importer said to The Review the son, 16 East 17th street, New York. They Factory like the Hohner Mouth Organ
other day: "All of the hair comes from are of the most approved model, easy blow- Factory is the largest in the world. The
Germany and Russia, in which countries ing and very fine quality. A limited quan- Hohner accordeons are all manufactured
the tails of horses are generally allowed to tity are handsomely engraved for presenta- throughout in the factory and not in the
grow much longer than here. The foreign
hair is also coarser in texture, and tougher
than that which grows on the American
horse, and these qualities make the im-
ported article more valuable than the do-
mestic product is for the purpose. There
are only two kinds of horse hair suitable
for making bows, and they are of the white
and black varieties. The former is used
for violin bows, and the latter, which is
heavier and stronger, is the best material
for making bows for 'cello and bass viols,
because it bites the larger strings better.
The imported hair is put up in hanks thirty-
six inches long, which is five or six inches
longer than the standard violin bow. A
hank is sufficient for one violin bow, while
THE 'CROWN" CORNET.
two hanks are"required to hair a 'cello or
bass viol bow. There are about one and tion purposes, and considering the way homes of the work people as is usually the
one-half ounces of hair in a hank, which is they are gotten up, are very low in price, case. They can therefore be guaranteed
worth from twenty to thirty cents, accord- and therefore it will pay dealers to look to be of uniform quality and finish. Only
the best materials are used, thoroughly
ing to the quality of the hair."
them up. A new lot of Durro violins, bows seasoned wood to stand any climate, and
and strings are also in receipt by this en- the finest made reeds, clear and resonant
WM. R. GRATZ'S SUCCESS.
terprising firm, the invoice embracing the as a bell. Each accordeon is tuned by 6
William R. Gratz, of William R. Gratz new styles. Mr. Buegeleisen, referring to different workmen, before leaving the fac-
tory. Therefore perfect accuracy of tune
Co., New York, who started a short time this line, said to The Review Monday:
is warranted. All the latest improvements
ago on an extended trip in behalf of the "This particular line of Durro goods was are embodied in the Hohner accordeons,
several interests represented by the firm, selected by me when in Europe this sum- which will be found the most reliable in
has been sending orders in a steady stream mer^,and I am of the opinion there is noth- every respect. Put quality first! Buy
since the day following his departure. ing in the market their equal, whether in only Hohner's! They are the best made.
Every day's mail brings in a batch, includ- correctness of model, beauty of finish, or Business in all departments of the
sweetness of tone. Signor Durro writes us
enterprise is exceedingly brisk.
ing lists of instruments required, frequent- they are among the finest he ever turned Hohner
The Hohner products were never as high-
ly aggregating several thousands of dollars out. Some of them have solid gold ly esteemed as to-day.
mounted trimmings, making appropriate
The residence of Charles H. Jacot, on
and elegant goods for holiday gifts, and the
G u i t a r s , Mandolins,
Stapleton
Heights, S. I., was entered by
Banjos,
Zithers and
live dealer will catch on at once if he wants burglars last
Friday night and a box of
Flutes.
to be strictly in it. It will pay to order silverware and wearing apparel stolen.
Easy to Sell, Profitable to Sell
early. Mr. Jacobson is now visiting the Mr. Jacot is proprietor of the well known
Satisfy the most discriminating
Ohio trade, and his orders keep us music box house at Union Square.
musicians. Send for complete
catalogue.
working overtime to fill. The goods
Every Instrument That's Musical
bought for the needs of the entire season
JOHN C, HAYNES & ;O ,
Boston, Mass.
have already been ordered in, and fresh
consignments have been cabled for early
December delivery."
HARPS, HARPS.
Double actions by Erard, Brat, Groijean and
all London malcen. Good as new. Largeit
stock of second-hands in Kurape.
Prices reasonable. Correspondence solicited.
J.
MILLER,
HARP MAKER,
BRI5T0L, ENGLAND
T O N K £fe B R O . ,
Manufacturers, Importers and Jobbers of
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CHICAGO.
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NEW YORK.
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