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THE
MUSIC TRADE
REVIEW
On an invoice of accordeons, from N. Pitzschlar
& Son, of Altenburg, Germany, exported May 2,
and entered at Chicago, on Tuesday of last week,
were reappraised by General Appraiser as fol-
lows: Twenty-two accordeons, including boxes,
entered at 9.50 marks, were advanced to 10.50
marks each; 23 entered at 8 were advanced to
9 marks each, 2 per cent, discount, and add value
of cases.
The illustrated Hohner announcement on page
3!,' of last Saturday's Review is one of the most
striking and effective notices ever issued by the
enterprising Hohner firm. The "Hohner Reason-
ing" addressed to music dealers on the subject,
"This is Just as Good," is so cleverly written that
it is well worthy of reproduction:
"Mr. Dealer, were you ever compelled to use
the words 'this is just as good' in response to an
inquiry for goods which are in demand and which
you do not keep in stock? This happens every
BELL BRAND STRINGS.
day with retailers who ignore a standard article
The National Music String Co. Report a
because some unknown, worthless goods afford a
Splendid Demand for Their Products, Both
somewhat larger profit and which they urge the
at Home and Abroad—Developing South
inquirer to purchase, saying that their quality
American Trade in a Satisfying Manner.
is equal to that asked for. Why not avoid all this
ONE OF THE BEST BANJO SELLERS.
The business of the National Musical String talk by keeping the goods which are in demand?
Advices from all parts of the country state that Co., whose splendidly equipped factory is located There are three special reasons for your doing
banjo business is certainly improving; in fact, at New Brunswick, N. J., has been growing so; in order not to run the risk of having your
this popular instrument seems destined for a re- rapidly, not only in America, but in foreign coun- customers go to another store where the article
turn to public favor and therefore sales will be tries. One of the splendid cornerstones in the is kept, to satisfy your customers by complying
heavy. The wide-awake dealer prepares for the foundation of this business was quality, and with their wishes, to insure yourself against com-
demand in due season, and in this respect atten- Thomas Nelson, Jr., president of the concern, and plaint by the fact that being asked for, the goods
must naturally meet the demands of the pur-
tion is directed to the "Special Thoroughbred No. his associates rightly figured that the quality of
chaser."
One of the most telling features of the an-
nouncement is in reference to the foregoing:
Wherever you go they say, "This is just as good
as Hohner's." While such a statement is un-
fcunded, yet it proves that the Hohner harmon-
ica is the recognized standard."
only comes from a violin which has been in the
hands of a musician for years, players might be
induced to make use of this new attachment.
There seems no reason why the addition of
a bell to the violin should not have the same ef-
fect that it does to the cornet, and this is what
the inventor has sought to accomplish by placing
a bell on the violin. By connecting the smaller
ena of the tube with the sounding board beneath
the bridge, the tone vibrations are taken up and
transmitted to the sounding bell. The latter is
not in the way of the bow, and if made of alumi-
num or thin brass adds very little to the weight
of the instrument.
BAUER COMPANY'S
SPECIAL THOROUGHBRED XO. 4 0 .
40," manufactured by the Bauer Co., 1410-1412
N. 6th street, Philadelphia, Pa. It is one of their
best sellers, and they have hundreds of this style
on orders for fall delivery, and it is thought more
of them are now in use than any other profes-
sional instrument. The company as a matter of
fact have now on orders over 2,000 high-priced
banjos of all their styles, which are conceded to
stand second to none manufactured.
their strings would compel a recognition. Then,
too, quality was combined with the greatest care
in carefully carrying out the requests of the cus-
tomers to the end that every order should be
filled with promptness and exactness.
It was some two years ago when this concern
considered the South American trade was a fair
field for development. Like all of their under-
takings the move was not made without thor-
ough consideration, and the results have been
MUSIC BOXES AND ACCORDEONS RATED. satisfying in a large degree. For while the re-
turns were not commensurate with the efforts
(Special to The Review.)
put forth, but recently the quality of the Bell
Washington, D. C , August 8, 1904.
When music boxes of a less value than fifteen band strings and the celebrated "Black Diamond"
francs, or about $3 each, are imported, they are has caused them to be in great demand in South
permitted entry as toys, and therefore come under America, and during the past six months a large
that schedule's rating as to duty. The latest de- number of live accounts have been opened up.
cision on that point was rendered by General Ap- We may say that there is hardly a music store
praiser Sharretts, on the 1st inst., and which re- in Great Britain and her colonies in which there
verses the assessment levied by the St. Louis is not a representation of the National Musical
surveyor of customs, as follows:
String Co.'s product.
"The merchandise consisted of music boxes
GRUNEWALD'S SPECIALTY.
valued from 3.75 to 31.50 francs (75 cents to
$6.50) each. They were classified as musical
A rather striking advertisement which appears
instruments under paragraph 453 of the tariff in thia issue under the caption "I Want Your
act of 1897, and were claimed to be dutiable as Skin" is exploited by Rene Grunewald, the well-
toys under paragraph 418. On authority of G. A. known manufacturer of harp-guitars and man-
4679, and Jacot against United States, the pro- dolins, of 818 Conti street, Ne^v Orleans, la. Mr.
test was sustained as to all articles of a value not Grunewald is a large jobber in tambourines,
exceeding 15 francs ($3) each." The goods ex- banjo and drum heads. The Grunewald harp-
ceeding that minimum figure in price were prop- guitar has made a hit among the music dealers,
erly assessed as musical instruments at 45 per who have pronounced it a rapid seller and a
cent.
good money maker as well.
Elmer D. Smith, who has been for some time
proprietor of a music store in Pittsfield, Me., sold
his business last week to T. P. Littlefield, of East
Newport, who has taken possession.
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Usual discounts.
Descriptive pamphlet on application.
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by
Prof.
SYDNEY
S. ASHER,
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