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THE
REVIEW
ffUJIC TIRADE
VOL. XL. No. 21.
Published Every Saturday by Edward Lyman Bill at 1 Madison Ave., New York, May 27, 1905.
NEW SOHMER CATALOGUE.
A Handsome Publication, Worthy of the House
and the Piano.
The Sohmer literature is always dignified and
artistic, and this may be truly said of their new
catalogue issued by Sohmer & Co., Fifth avenue
and 22d street, this week. From cover to cover
it abounds in interesting matter, which affords
the reader a very impressive idea of the impor-
tant position which the Sohmer piano occupies in
the world of music and art. Some nine styles
of uprights are illustrated and described as well
as the Bijou grand, a Sohmer creation, which is
growing in popularity. The cover page is in gold
and green, and contains a view of the Sohmer
retail building as well as the factory at Astoria,
L. I. In the introduction Sohmer & Co. say:
"In presenting this new catalogue we desire to
direct public attention to several recent and im-
portant improvements, as well as to show by the
photographic half-tone engravings which follow
some of our newest styles, which not only repre-
sent the perfection of art and skilled workman-
ship, but also the climax of over thirty years'
ceaseless effort to produce the very best, during
which time no expense, no science and no energy
have been spared. The result is a Sohmer, than
which there is no better, and every one of which
is the best piano we know how to make."
Following these introductory remarks the tech-
nical and individual features of Sohmer construc-
tion are treated of at length. There is also a list
of eminent musicians who use and admire the
Sohmer piano as well as a number of testimonials
from musicians and dealers, and opinions of the
press. This catalogue is faultlessly printed on
heavy coated paper, the inside color scheme be-
ing black and green. It is a volume that should
be productive of splendid results in conveying a
wider knowledge of the Sohmer piano and its
makers.
CLAUDE P. STREET TO MARRY.
Claude P. Street, who for the past five years has
been the general manager for the Jesse French
Piano & Organ Co., in Nashville, Tenn., will as-
sume the Benedictian role on June 6, when he
will be married to Miss Lillian Bang in that city.
After the wedding the happy couple will leave
for New York, and from there will sail on June
10 by the steamer "Finland" for a two months'
tour of Europe. The Review joins with Mr.
Street's many friends in cordial congratulations.
FLANNER-HAFS00S CO. OFFICERS.
The Flanner-Hafsoos Piano Co., recently incor-
porated to do business in Milwaukee, have or-
ganized with the following officers: President and
treasurer, Joseph Flanner; vice-president and
manager, Eric F. Hafsoos; secretary, Isadore
Pollatsek. This concern represent the A. B.
Chase, Wegman, Howard and other instruments.
The piano dealers of Cleveland are arranging
to give a reception and banquet on the evening of
June 19, to such members of the National Asso-
ciation who happened to be in the city on that
date.
W. W. WARNER'S GREAT RECORD.
A Great Oak from a Little Acorn—Paid Kim-
ball Co. over $1,000,000—How the Oldest
Dealer in Wisconsin Does Business.
SINGLE COPIES. 10 CENTS.
$2.00 PER YEAR.
REDUCED RATES FOR FALL BUYERS.
The T r u n k Line Association Makes Special
Concessions to Dealers Visiting New York in
August and September.
Reduced rates for the fall buying season will
be made to New York City by the Trunk Line
Madison, Wis., May 22, 1905. Association, the announcement to that effect hav-
W. W. Warner, the progressive piano dealer of ing been received by The Merchants' Association
this city, is again in active harness, after a two of New York. The special fares will be in effect
months' trip to the Pacific Coast. He reports on August 19-23, inclusive, and September 3-7, in-
business in Weber, Emerson, Kimball, Sterling, clusive, under the regular certificate plan. The
Crown, Hamilton and Foster & Armstrong lines return limit on each ticket will be fifteen days.
as very satisfactory.
The territory of the Trunk Line Association is
It is worthy of note that during Mr. Warner's best described as follows: From the New York-
thirty-one years in business he has paid the Kim- New England border west to Buffalo and Sala-
ball Co. more than a million dollars for pianos. manca, N. Y.; Erie and Pittsburg, Pa.; Wheeling
Chatting on this subject, Mr. Warner mentioned and Huntington, W. Va.; south to Charleston, W.
the interesting fact that he is (as far as he is Va., the Potomac River, and the line of the Ches-
aware) the oldest dealer in the State of Wiscon- apeake & Ohio Railway. Montreal, Toronto and
sin, whose business has been without change in Hamilton, Canada, are also in this territory. The
firm or firm name. It has always been "W. W. rate is not effective from points less than 100
Warner," and nothing else, except the trade mark miles from this city.
"27."
The applications of The Merchants' Association
"The business was established at 27," said Mr. to the Central Passenger Association and the
Warner. "It is to-day at '27.' This is our tele- Southwestern Excursion Bureau are now pending,
phone number, our cable address and our trade with the probability that favorable action by the
mark. The business was established 31 years former will be bulletined within a few days. The
ago on the 27th day of November. While it is dates requested from the last-named territories
true the capital was a little more than $27, yet it are earlier than those on which rates will be
was not very much. To be exact, it was $300. A operative from the nearby section.
glimpse into Dunn's or Bradstreet's will show that
it is still (at least) $27. The uniform progress
LETTER FROM THE KRELL PIANO CO.
and prosperity of our establishment is not only
Cincinnati, May 18, 1905.
gratifying, but it is almost phenomenal. We
have always been able, as I am extremely for- Music Trade Review, New York:
Gentlemen—We have observed in one of the
tunate and deeply grateful to be able to say, to
music trade papers an advertisement of the
pay 100 prompt cents on the dollar.
"I shall receive the first of the coming week Krell-French Piano Company, based upon the rul-
one single shipment from one factory of seventy ing on motion for temporary injunctions respect-
pianos and organs. These will be paid for in ing the use of the name "Krell" in our suits at
cash the day they arrive at '27.' This is the way Indianapolis. The Court in denying temporary
we do business on the one hand, and, on the relief, pending the suits, did not, as we under-
other, we sell all the pianos we can at $3, $4 and stood his remarks, intend to indicate what the de-
$5 per month. Excepting the Weber, there is not cree will be after the evidence shall be taken and
a piano in my store I would not gladly sell at $5 a trial had, but followed the more common cus-
a month, with $5 down, if reasonably satisfied tom in such cases of withholding the remedy by
with my purchaser, or, as insurance agents would injunction, if it ought to be given, until a final
hearing upon the full proofs. There was no writ-
say, 'risk.' "
ten information. Yours truly,
(Special to The Review.)
E. A. COLE RESIGNS.
E. A. Cole, who for a long period of years has
been connected with the Needham Piano & Organ
Co., acting as secretary and also superintendent
of the company's plant at Washington, N. J., has
resigned both positions. It is stated that he in-
tends to devote his entire time in future to the
development of his real estate interests.
Cressey & Allen, of Portland, Me., have just is-
sued a small volume containing the partial list of
their patrons in Portland and vicinity, who have
purchased Sterling pianos of them. The list is
an imposing one, and speaks eloquently of the
musical merits of these creations.
Buckingham & Moak, the well-known piano
dealers of Utica, N. Y., whose warerooms were
destroyed by fire two weeks ago, are now located
in temporary quarters at Blandina street.
THE KKKLI, PIANO CO.,
D. J. BLACKMOKE, President.
BEHR BROS. NOTE INCREASED DEMAND.
During the past week, Behr Bros., of 29th
street and 11th avenue, have had an increased de-
mand for their several styles of pianos. They
find the greatest activity in the West and South-
west, with the northern section a close second.
The East has been a little slow, although they re-
port a number of excellent orders. Taken as a
whole, they regard their trade as in very pros-
perous shape.
DEATH OF MRS. C. V. YORK.
C. V. York, piano dealer, at Carroll, Iowa,
has recently suffered a great sorrow in the loss
of his wife. Mrs. York was esteemed by a large
circle of friends for her many estimable qualities
and her death is widely lamented,