Music Trade Review

Issue: 1905 Vol. 41 N. 16

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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
FAVOR EARLY CLOSING.
Lyon & Healy, of Chicago, Find Closing at 5:30
a Splendid Move.
with, and want quick results. To such he im-
parts a knowledge of chords and their relative
changes sufficient to carry the pupil through
many of the tunes heard and remembered. When
once the bass accompaniments are known, the
learner is practically equipped for public perfor-
mance. The "professor" gives a recital every
once in a while. On these occasions the pro-
gramme is a wonderful succession of rag-time,
popular songs and selections from new light
operas and old heavy ones. One wonders what
the teacher could accomplish with an applicant
who desired to "play by ear" and, like Charles
Lamb, had none.
The change in the closing hour in Lyon &
Healy's from G to 5:30, and the substitution of
one-half hour for lunch instead of one hour, has
already proved to be an excellent move. An hour-
ly count of customers has shown that between 12
and 3 there are more people in the house than
at any other time. The problem of attending to
the wants of customers when half the force was
out at dinner had become a very serious one.
All manner of people were constantly coming in
at noon and being disappointed in finding the
LATEST JACOT CATALOGUE.
salesman they wished to see had "just gone to
The Jacot Music Box Co., of 39 Union Square,
lunch."
have issued a very neat catalogue of their toy
And at the same time the closing at 5.30 en- music boxes and musical novelties suitable for
ables Lyon & Healy's hundreds of workers to the holiday trade. These music boxes embrace
reach home with far greater ease and convenience both the cylinder and disc varieties at prices
than when they were forced to" mingle on the that should attract the trade. Among the novel-
streets and in the cars with what is known as ties is a large line of musical steins and mechan-
the "six o'clock rush."
ical singing birds. The catalogues are ready for
Before this radical change was adopted, each distribution.
department manager took a vote of the men in
his division, with the result of finding that prac-
GRATZ PUBLICITY.
tically the entire house was unanimously in favor
of the departure. Other music houses are rapidly
The W. R. Gratz Import Co., of 11 East 22d
falling into line, and without a doubt the ex- street, New York, have just completed their cata-
ample will be followed eventually by all workers logue for 1906, and have placed it in the hands
in the music trade.
of the printers. They will have it ready for dis-
tribution in the course of a few weeks. They say
it will be one of the most complete catalogues
"TEACH MUSIC BY EAR."
ever issued by any importing house, and will
Never a music teacher existed who did not show a large number of novelties.
discourage and discountenance playing the piano
"by ear," as the talent for hearing a strain and
ADMIRES THE CONN INSTRUMENTS.
reproducing it has been somewhat ambiguously
termed. Yet there thrives in the center of this
There have been a number of out-of-town deal-
town an enterprising and not-too-particular per- ers at the new warerooms of the C. G. Conn Co.,
son whose avocation it is to "teach the piano at 48 West 28th street, New York, during the
by ear," as his window sign puts it. He has
past few days, and all expressed themselves as
quite a clientele, too. Presumably his task lies more than pleased with the display of instru-
with those that possess a musical ear to start ments that James T. Boyer set before them. This
establishment has already become the headquar-
ters of many of the noted instrumentalists of the
country, notable among whom is Gardie Simons,
the well-known trombone soloist, who was for-
merly with the Duss Band. He daily entertains
aspirants for honors in the trombone field with
solos on that instrument. I t is needless to say
that he is an ardent admirer of all the Conn in-
struments, and will use nothing else.
TO ORGANIZE SICK BENEFIT SOCIETY.
The employes of the Regina Co. are to meet
at the main works to-day to organize a sick
benefit society among themselves. The election
of officers will be held then. The plan thus far
matured will be a payment of ten cents per week
by the members, who must be employes of the
company. After leaving the concern they can
still remain members of the association if they
wish, by keeping up their dues. The benefits are
$5 per week for twelve weeks. There is also
an accident and death benefit of $100 attached.
ME. MEISEL ARRIVES NOV. 1.
A. Meisel, son of C. Meisel, and manager of
the business, who has been abroad for several
months, is due to arrive in New York about No-
vember 1. The house have strengthened their
standard lines, and added others that Mr. Meisel
has considered up to the mark.
DISPLAYING STELLA MUSIC BOXES.
(Special to The Review.)
Cincinnati, O.. Oct. 17, 1905.
The Krell Piano Co. are showing a pretty win-
dow exhibit of Stella music boxes decorated in
wreathes of autumn leaves and warm colored
draperies. These music boxes are for the first
time in Cincinnati, now offered on the partial
payment plan.
George W. Huntley has opened a music store in
Ogdensburg, N. Y.
TAMMANY CONCERT GRAND
A W I R E L E S S F>IA1VO
rOIN operated or adapted for
the production of music for
all purposes.
Operated by spring' weight
or electricity. A larg'e and
powerful instrument of marvel-
ous simplicity and low cost.
SEND rOR CIRCULARS
Etc.
TAMMANY ORCANET
COMPANY
STAMTORD, CONN., I). S, A.
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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
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DURRO BOWS IN GREAT DEMAND.
surprise C. G. Conn at his home, northeast of the
city, going there in a band wagon and two carry-
"We are having a surprisingly heavy trade in alls. The intended victim, however, had divined
Durro bows, more than we expected," remarked a plot, and had fortified his house with a supply
S. Buegeleisen, of Buegeleisen & Jacobson, 113-115 of refreshments. After several selections had
University place, New York, to The Review early been played by torchlight on the lawn, the mu-
in the week. "This is undoubtedly due to the sicians were invited into the house and were
fact of their excellent quality and the unusually served by the host's two Japanese man-servants.
attractive price. For example, our No. 825 Durro They also spent some time admiring the hand-
bow is made of the finest Pernambuco wood, se- some paintings that ornament the house. Cou-
lected stock, and well seasoned. Therefore, ar- turier was in Blkhart having some work done
tists looking for a choice article at the right price at the Conn factory.
NEW FIRM
NEW GOODS
NEW PRICES
Small Goods
The largest stock west of the Mississippi
River, everything up to date. IT WILL PAY
YOU TO WRITE TO-DAY.
Koerber-Brenner Music Company
1006 Olive Street, ST. LOUIS
BLACK DIAMOND
STRINGS
Nil. N2."i lintllii HOW.
will find this to meet their views and give the
greatest satisfaction. Dealers are having a big
success with the line.
"In a stage whisper," continued Mr. Buegel-
eisen, "we would advise the trade that the sale of
our Monarch and Lester accordeons has actual-
ly been tremendous, and we find it difficult to
keep stock. Nevertheless, our shipments from
abroad are heavy, but at the same time we would
advise our friends to send in their orders early,
so as to have them given proper attention, and
deliveries made in time for the holiday trade.
This is in the form of a gentle reminder, and
should be duly noted.
SHOULD HELP HOLIDAY TRADE.
Dealers who desire something entirely unique
and effective to attract attention of holiday buy-
ers will be interested in the advertisement of the
Tammany Organet Co., of Stamford, Conn., which
appears in a neighboring page. These instru-
ments appeal to a wide constituency by reason of
their musical worth, and original constructive
features. They can be handled with profit, and
an excellent trade built up if pushed with any
degree of enthusiasm. It may be advisable to
write the manufacturers and get fuller details
regarding these instruments, which are exceed-
ingly meritorious and deserve consideration.
NEW
PROCESS
Are the finest manu-
factured. Used by all
prominent artists
National Musical String Co.
NEW
BRUNSWICK,
N. J.
CH. WEISS HONORED.
Ch. Weiss, manufacturer of harmonicas, Tros-
singen, Germany, has been offered the nomina-
tion for the German Reichstag as a candidate of
the Pan-German party. The parliamentary term
is five years, purely honorary, and is eagerly
sought after by progressive citizens. It is more
than likely Herr Weiss will accept the proffered
honor, as his election is assured.
Frank Scribner, the American Weiss represen-
tative, who has been in the West for several
weeks, is expected back in New York Monday.
Besides his usual stay in Chicago, Mr. Scribner
has called on the jobbing trade in Milwaukee, St.
Paul, Minneapolis, and returning he visited St.
Louis, Indianapolis, Cincinnati, Pittsburg, Wash-
ington and Philadelphia. His trip has been un-
usually fruitful.
TRY TO SURPRISE C. G. CONN.
When Bandmaster Couturier was in Elkhart,
Ind., recently, he and W. J. Gronert attempted to
AN ANTPROOF ORGAN.
It cost the town of Sydney, New South Wales,
$1,500 to antproof the organ in the Town Hall.
This organ, one of the finest in Australia, was
invaded by white ants, and in a short time the
pipes were pierced and the bellows destroyed.
The wooden floors had to be raised and covered
with metal to avoid the pest.
Sole Agents for
ANTOINE COURTOIS AND BOHLAND & FUCHS'
Band Instruments and Saxophones;
The Thiebes-Stierlin Music Co., of. St. Louis,
Mo., are having an unusual demand for Regina
music boxes, which is destined to be augmented
from now until the holidays. They recently or-
dered a shipment of 140 Regina boxes, which is
now on its way.
Friedrich August Helmerdlng, Chad wick, J. Straus*,
Koschat, E. Bausch, Hammig and Bauer & Durr-
schmidt's Violins and Bows; Qustav Bernadel and
Koschat Rosin; Imperial, Empress, U. S., and Grand
Solo Accordeons, and Concertinas; Empress Mouth
Harmonicas.
Catalogs forwarded on request free of charge.
"You are as full of airs as a hand-organ," said
a young man to a girl who refused to let him see
her home. "That may be," was the reply; "but. I
don't go with a crank."
S. S. STEWART BANJO
and th« BAUER. Mandolins and Guitars
THE BAUER CO
11 East 22nd St., New York City,
LEFEVRE, LECOMTE AND MERCADIER
Clarionets;
THE STANDARD OF THE WORLD
1410-12 N. 6TH ST., PHILADELPHIA, PA.
WM. R. GRATZ IMPORT CO.,
REGINA MUSIC BOXES IN DEMAND.
THE
ORIGINAL
MANUFACTUKKD BT
—THE-
Pacific Co&st Agents, SHERMAN, CLAY 6 CO., San Francisco, Cal.
Canadian Headquarters, NORDHEIMER PIANO 6 MUSIC CO., Toronto, Ontario.
Music Lesson Certificates
—FREE—
Lyon & Healy now Include FREti with Violins,
Guitars, and Mandolins shipped from their estab-
lishment, a Certificate which entitles the purchaser
to a complete course of musical Instruction by mall
by a teacher of national reputation (50 to 100
Lessons, splendidly illustrated).
A NEW OPPORTUNITY
Is thus offered every dealer to promote his busi-
ness and greatly Increase his sales. Don't neglect
THE GRAND PRIZE
Awarded the C. G.
Conn Band, Or-
c h e s t r a and Solo
I n s t r u m e n t s , is
merely a new acknowl-
edgment of what was
long a i o c o n c e d e d ,
namely, that the
The Holidays Are
A l m o s t H e r e , which
suggests that a gift to
y o u r f r i e n d of a
"GRAND PRIZE" In-
strument would make a
p r e s e n t that would
charm and delight :: ::
" W o n d e r s " are un-
paralleled in any excel-
lence or quality that goes
to make up a P e r f e c t
and I d e a l instrument.
Send for large ILLUS-
TRATED
CATA-
L O G U E telling all
about them :: :: :: ::
Address c . G. CONN CO., Elkhart, Indiana
P. S.—The Wonder Instruments are tent on trial and FULLY GUARANTEED
It.
Start to-day.
WRITE FOB FULL, PARTICULARS.
LYON & HEALY,
CHICACO
YORK
Band Instruments
SEND FOR MRW
ILLVSTRJ*TMD CJtTJtLOGVB
J.W.YORK® SONS
Btvnd Instruments
GRAND HAPIDS
MICH

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