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THE
MU3IC TRADE
REVIEW
11
possess a Christman piano." A few of the many
fc. S. VOTEY FOR EUROPE.
indorsements received from eminent musicians
and dealers are given, and all of the latest de- The Distinguished Member of the Aeolian Co.
Cheering Reports from W. J. Dyer, G. P.
signs are admirably illustrated and described in
Honored by the Staff Previous to His De-
Wagner, E. R. Dyer, R. 0. Foster and
special sheets which are placed in a pocket in the
parture—Many Tokens of Regard.
Other Members of the Trade.
back cover.
The frontispiece to this volume is a cut of the
(Special to The Review.)
An elaborate luncheon was given in honor of E.
Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minn., Oct. 16, 1905. Christman factory. Further on there appears a S. Votey, of the Aeolian Co., on Tuesday a t the
Only reports of the most optimistic character group of portraits above the caption, "The Murray Hill Hotel as a testimonial of esteem and
were made to The Review reporter on his rounds House of Christman," consisting of Peter Christ- appreciation by some of the officers of that com-
the past week. Not a suggestion was made that man, the founder; John Christman, Henry pany. Mr. Votey sailed for Europe on Wednes-
would tend to indicate that the piano trade in Christman and George Christman, three mem- day with Mrs. Votey and his daughter, Miss
the Twin Cities was in anything but a flourishing bers of the industry who are steadily winning Fannie, and the toasts were in the spirit of
condition. The sentiment was unanimous that their way into a prominent place. Conservative- "bon voyage," and expressions of affectionate re-
October would be a big month, and that all the ly progressive, they have developed their busi- gard. Mr. Votey's response was one of the most
ness by the production of pianos that are well beautiful that has ever been offered under simi-
signs pointed to a brisk business from now on
and favorably known for their attractive designs, lar circumstances and was received with acclama-
to the holidays.
W. J. Dyer, of W. J. Dyer & Bro., is a man conscientious construction, careful finish and a tion and delight. The favors had been planned so
whose judgment is such that it can be thorough- tone that has won the encomiums of some of the that each represented something that was worthy
to be given altogether to Mr. Votey as tokens
ly relied on. He has been identified with the most particular people in the musical world.
Isn't there some reason to feel proud of this of regard. Those present were W. E. Wheelock,
piano trade of the Northwest for over 25 years.
He says: "The prospects at the present time in accomplishment? And yet the Christman "boys," E. R. Perkins, H. M. Wilcox, Frank Taft, J. A.
to use the vernacular, are a modest, unassuming Coffin, R. W. Lawrence, F. L. Young, R. W. Pain,
the piano business are better than I ever saw
them before. A brisk fall trade seems assured. trio, who believe in giving all the credit to the J. S. Holmes, George B. Keely, A. Chester and
As for ourselves, there has been a handsome in- piano rather than taking it themselves. We feel E. S. Votey. Telegrams were received from C.
crease in our business over that of a year ago. sure this new Christman volume will do much M. and H. B. Tremaine, both of whom were out
In October, the business has been quite active, to advance their interests. It tells a good story, of the city and from many out-of-town friends as
and many high-grade sales have been made, parti- and tells it well, and in the hands of a prospec- far away as Chicago. Mr. Votey will be gone
ticularly of Steinway pianos. Our wholesale de- tive customer it should be productive of splendid about three months.
partment especially has shown a big increase in results.
business over last year. But in all departments
DEATH OF WM. J. STREET.
there has been an excellent showing, and I re-
UNION
LEADERS
BACK
DOWN
gard the outlook as highly satisfactory."
The
Well-Known
Piano Man Passes Away
After an Extended Illness.
Grant P. Wagner, vice-president and treasurer
In Fight for Open Shop—AH Talk of Strike
of Howard, Farwell & Co., with stores in both
Now Has Ceased.
(Special to The Review.)
towns, also one in Duluth, said: "Not a kick of
Philadelphia, Pa., Oct. 16, 1905.
any kind to make. We're too busy. The busi-
The
much-talked-about
strike
of
the
piano
William
J.
Street,
who was in charge of the
ness is a hummer at the present time, and we
workers decided upon by the executive commit- piano department of C. J. Heppe & Son, No. 1117
are running away ahead of last year. What kind
of instruments are we selling? Fischer and Chick- tee of the Piano and Organ Workers' Union to se- Chestnut street, Philadelphia, Pa., since 1881
ering pianos mostly, and a number of grands cure a "closed shop" has failed to materialize. died early Sunday morning, October 15, at his
Official announcement in this connection was late residence, No. 1813 North Park avenue, Phil-
also."
made on Monday by Business Agent Jacob Fisch- adelphia, Pa. He was born October 1, 1852, at
"We are pulling away ahead of last year," said
er of the union, who stated:
Millville, N. J. His father was the late Rev.
E. R. Dyer, president of the Metropolitan Music
"It is not considered necessary or expedient to Abram K. Street.
Co. "Several months this year we had a big
have a strike at present. The open shop has al-
W r illiam J. Street was a music teacher of
increase, running as high as 60 per cent, in Au-
ways existed, and still exists in the trade, but
prominence
in Camden, N. J., for many years.
gust. September was practically the same. But
through the work of our organizers conditions Up' to the time of his death he was in the employ
October promises to be a big month."
have generally improved. It is therefore not of C. J. Heppe & Son, although he had been on
R. O. Foster, of Foster & Waldo, said: "Our necessary to call the men out."
a vacation for the past seven months, having been
present sale will be ahead, by present indications,
Needless to say Mr. Fischer failed to add that, in a serious physical condition since the early
of any we ever had. We are more than satisfied
the present attitude of the union is entirely due part of last March. He returned to Philadelphia
with the condition of the trade. It is keeping
to the firm front of the piano manufacturers, who about the end of August very little improved in
right up, without any indication of slacking up."
would not be coerced into a policy which is not health, when he was attacked with pneumonia,
Foster & Waldo took hold of the Knabe-Angelus
in conformity with the best interests of the in- which hastened his end.
recently, and two sales of this instrument wpre
dustry.
Mr. Street is survived by his widow and five
made last week.
children, also by two older sons of a deceased
"The first half of October is proving quite sat-
wife, one of whom, William Street, Jr., is now in
HANDSOME STRICH & ZEIDLER.
isfactory at both stores," said David McKee, the
the piano department of R. Wurlitzer & Sons, of
Cable manager. "Our country business is keep-
Cincinnati, Ohio, ana the other an attorney in
We
clip
the
following
from
one
of
the
leading
ing up wonderfully."
Philadelphia.
S. W. Raudenbush & Co., with stores in both papers of Athens, Ga., which will interest the
The late Mr. Street was considered one of the
many
admirers
of
the
Strich
&
Zeidler
piano.
towns, also made an encouraging report. "We
best
piano .salesmen in Philadelphia. He had a
It
reads
as
follows:
are having a nice business this month," said S.
thorough
grasp of the business, and knew how
"One
of
the
handsomest
pianos
ever
seen
in
W. Raudenbush, "and I think October will run
Georgia is among the elegant line carried by the to present in a most effective way the especial
considerably ahead of last year."
Wages Music Co. at the establishment on Clayton individual features of each piano. He was a cul-
street, adjoining the store of the O'Farrell Furni- tured, genial gentleman, highly esteemed by all
CHRISTMAN SONS' NEW CATALOGUE. ture Co.
with whom he came in contact, and his death is
"It is a Strich & Zeidler piano and one of the widely and sincerely mourned.
A Handsome Volume That Tells of Christman
handsomest ever sent south. Its case is one of
Progress in Both Manufacturing and Busi-
mahogany and is most beautifully hand-carved.
DUPLEX PIANO IN GREAT DEMAND.
ness Departments.
The case design is quite artistic and the carving
The Duplex Piano Co., of Pittsburg, Pa., with
Christman Sons, 869-873 East 137th street, New effect most exquisite.
New York offices at 15 East 14th street, are meet-
"Quite
a
number
of
the
musicians
of
Athens
York, are this week sending to the trade their
ing with considerable success with their instru-
new catalogue which is unquestionably one of have called there to examine this piano and all ment, which is a combined piano and organ. It
the prettiest and most effective ever issued by have been lavish in its praise and also in praise is already in the warerooms of some forty of the
this enterprising house. It is printed through- of the company that is enterprising enough to largest and best dealers of the country, who have
out in two colors, and tells the story of the es- bring such a high class instrument to this city.
been reordering steadily. This duplex piano, of-
pecial points of excellence embodied in the "It has never been the privilege of Athenians, fering as it does, both an organ and piano com-
Christman pianos as well as the progress of the as a rule, to examine so fine a piano, and all bined, satisfies the needs of many who desire a
Christman house in a way that must impress who are lovers of music should call there and
novelty of this kind, and whose love for the old
readers. The reasons for the increasing popular- see it."
parlor organ is still most potent. A. G. Wigand,
ity of the Christman piano are substantiated by
who has charge of the New York office, as well
arguments that stand careful analysis, and after
A. W. Beck, of the Iola Furniture Store, Iola, as the road interests of the company, is at pres-
perusing carefully one cannot get away from the Kan., has enlarged his piano department, which ent on a trip through Pennsylvania and adjoining
fact that Christman Sons have made a very ef- he has placed under the management of J. W. States, and is having excellent success.
fective "brief" for their pianos that must help Walker. Mr. Beck represents the Miller, Bald-
not only themselves but the dealer.
win, Haddorff and other pianos.
The John L. Flanery Piano Co.. of Springfield,
Every phase of piano manufacture as repre-
O., are carrying some very cleverly-constructed
sented in the Christman is treated of, and an
R. K. Settergren has resigned as president and
advertisements devoted to the exploitation of the
excellent summary made of "What it means to director of the Imperial Piano Co., Adrian, Mich. Everett piano, in the local papers.
NORTHWEST IS FLOURISHING.