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REVIEW
THE
flUJIC TIRADE
VOL. XL. No. 19.
Published Every Saturday by Edward Lyman Bill at 1 Madison Ave., New York, May 13, 1905.
W. W. GR1GGS TO DENVER.
PROSPERITY WITH CHRISTMAN.
Christman Sons continue to report business as
extremely brisk. Since the opening of the year
every week has shown an improvement, with
April as the banner month. Aside from the great
demand for Christman pianos, the small style
(Special to The Review.)
Worthington is a tremendous favorite with deal-
Denver, Col., May 8, 1905.
The news that W. W. Griggs, wholesale man- ers throughout the country, and they have the
ager of the Cable Company of Chicago has re- utmost difficulty in filling orders. John Chrst-
signed his position to become an officer and an man, president of the company, is well pleased
active factor in the business of the Knight-Locke with the outlook in both wholesale and retail
Piano Co., of this city, was received with consid- fields.
erable pleasure not only by the members of the
company, but by the trade in general, who feel
DEDERICK GIVES RECITAL.
that the addition of a gentleman of Mr. Griggs'
Louis Dederick, who recently engaged in the
piano business in Dayton, O., gave a recital in
the W. C. A. Auditorium, that city, on May 1, in
honor of the opening of his new quarters. The
artists on this occasion were Chas. K. Sayre,
'cellist; Louis Dederick, at the pianola, and J. E.
Weidig, orchestrelle and pianola accompanist.
The Weber piano was used in connection with
the pianola. There was a large attendance of
music lovers who enjoyed a rare musical treat,
which might be expected from a gentleman of
Mr. Dederick's attainments.
Will Join the Knight-Locke Co. Within a Few
Weeks—His Splendid Record with the Cable
Company—To Handle the Mason & Hamlin.
NEW BUILDING FOR HOFFMAN MUSIC CO.
The Carl Hoffman Music Co., of Kansas City,
Mo., will move into their new building on Grand
avenue, near Eleventh street, about Jan 1. The
building, which will be of steel, will have a
frontage of 48 feet and a depth of 115 feet. It
will be admirably arranged for the business of
this house and for the display of the Chickering,
Emerson, Sterling and Huntington pianos, which
they represent. The front will be of marble.
WISSNER SMALL GRAND ON EXHIBITION.
W. W. ORIGGS.
attainments will mean much for the Knight-
Locke Piano Co., and the trade of this city.
His quarter of a century affiliation with the
Cable Company in various capacities have given
him an experience and a training which admira-
bly fits him for any position of responsibility
that he may assume. He has a wide acquaintance
with the administrative side of the business as
well as road work, having been in his early years
manager for the Story & Camp branch in Des
Moines, and later he went on the road for Story
& Clark. In his early connection with the Cable
house he traveled Nebraska, Kansas and Iowa.
As I stated in my last letter, arrangements have
been completed whereby the Knight-Locke Piano
Co. will continue the sale of the entire Cable
line, and will also represent the Mason & Ham-
lin pianos and organs, and this will give them
an unusually strong line. The combination of
Mr. Griggs with Mr. Walker and Mr. Locke will
make this company a strong one in every respect.
* * * *
Through an unavoidable error which we regret,
the name "Riggs" instead of "Griggs" appeared in
the story printed in last week's Review from Chi-
cago, relating to Mr. Griggs' resignation from the
Cable Company.—Ed. The Review.
The Wissner Piano Co. have recently placed on
exhibition in their New York wareroom, at 98
Fifth avenue, a small grand of the Renaissance
style, which has been attracting more than the
usual amount of attention. The carving is ex-
tremely ornamental, and conventional lines are
ignored throughout, particularly in the legs. The
case is very handsomely veneered, and should
prove a very popular selling instrument.
ADMITTED TO MEMBERSHIP.
The following have been elected members of
the National Piano Manufacturers' Association
of America: The Clough & Warren Co., Detroit,
Mich., and the Everett Piano Co., Boston, Mass.
BREWER-PRY0R CO.'S PROGRESS.
The Brewer-Pryor Piano Co., of Binghamton,
N. Y. 7 are well pleased with the way in which
their instruments are taking throughout the
trade. Traveling ambassador Phelps is enthusi-
astic over the outlook and believes that a big
trade will be built up with these creations.
The F. G. Smith Piano Co. have opened branch
warerooms in Muskegon, Mich., with Henry A.
Wolff in charge.
SINGLE COPIES. 10 CENTS.
$2.00 PER YEAR.
STERLING PIANO PLAYER RECITAL
Heard in Hartford with Herbert Higginbot-
tom As Demonstrator-—Scores Great Success
—Eminent Artists Assist.
(Special to The lieview.)
Hartford, Conn., May 8, 1905.
The Sterling piano player, made by the Sterling
Co., of Derby, Conn., scored a great triumph at
the concert given in Unity Hall, Friday evening.
Herbert Higginbottom was the demonstrator of
the capabilities of the player, and he proved very
expert in his work. He began the programme
with the "Prelude, No. 2," by Rachmanoff, a
composition beyond the abilities of most piano
performers. The heavy melody of the bass was
brought out grandly, and the effect was surpris-
ing. Then followed a "Valse Caprice," by Joseph
Hofmann, dainty and melodic, and Mr. Higgin-
bottom had no difficulty in making a good impres-
sion with it. Then the player was used as an ac-
companist to Samuel Leventhal's violin. The
number was "The Deluge," a prelude by Saint
Saens. A more severe test of the player could
hardly be put upon it. The accompaniment was
well played for the most part, although there was
a little difficulty in getting together at the begin-
ning. The "Boabdil Ballet" music of Moszkow-
ski was very suitable for the player, and was
rendered brilliantly.
Mrs. Hattie Johnson Holt, the soprano, sang
the waltz song from "Romeo and Juliet," and the
player accompanied the singer very satisfactorily.
Thomas E. Couch sang the robust "Song of
Thanksgiving," by Alitsen, and the player gave
him strong support.
Moskowski's brilliant waltz, Opus 34, No. 1,
proved one of the most pleasing numbers ren-
dered by the player, and won much applause from
the audience. Mrs. Holt's song, "May Morning,"
was so well sung by the singer that she was com-
pelled to sing another song. Mr. Leventhal also
had to repeat the Weiniawski "Mazurka." Then
Mr. Couch sang Dudley Buck's "Sunset," and in
response to applause, gave the familiar "Rosary"
of Nevin. Mr. Higginbottom closed the concert
with Liszt's "Rhapsodic Hongroise," No. 2. Many
in the audience had heard Paderewski play this
number, and there was a hush of expectancy when
the player gave out the first tones with great vol-
ume and sustained power. The number was per-
formed in i spirited manner, and was much en-
joyed.
The Hartford Daily Courant said- in this con-
nection:
"Paderewski can play differently, probably
much better than such a number can be played
on a so-called mechanical player, but it is re-
markable that the instrument can be played in
anything like such an artistic manner as it was
last evening. There are many things to be said
in favor of the player. It doesn't play wrong-
notes, get stage fright, or nervous prostration,
and its repertoire includes all musical litera-
ture."
.
F. W. Slapnicka, who represents the Shoninger
and Smith & Barnes pianos in Cedar Rapids,
la., has handled the former instrument for
twenty years.