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REVIEW
THE PIANO BEAUTIFUL.
COL. CONWAY EXTOLS CHICAGO.
LONGWELL WITH A. B. CHASE CO.
A Well Known Critic Holds That Pianos do
Not Receive the Consideration They Deserve
in a Decorative Way—Should be Forms of
. Loveliness and Grace Instead of Offensive
Objects to the Eye.
As Chairman of the Industrial Committee He
Writes Most Optimistically Regarding the
Possibilities of Chicago as a Manufacturing
and Distributing Center and Is Enthusiastic
Regarding the Future of the Western Me-
tropolis—Now in the East.
Will Represent This Company in Eastern Ter-
ritory With Headquarters in New York—
Well Equipped for the Position.
So much has been done to beautify the be-
(Special 10 Tile Kevlcw.)
longings and furnishings of our homes that it
Review Office, 1362 Monadnock Block,
is remarkable that one class of furniture of
Chicago, 111., Dec. 18, 1905.
great importance, to a well appointed house
At the annual dinner of the Chicago Commer-
should have been so much neglected. This is
cial Association, tne organization which has done
the case of what might be called "keyboard fur-
so much to exploit the advantage of Chicago as
niture," mostly, of course, the regulation piano.
a great central mart in all lines, one of the most
Comparatively little can be done with the ordinary
house organs to make them objects of beauty, interesting reports was that made by Colonel E.
for the nature of their construction compels cer- S. Conway, of the W. W. Kimball Co. Colonel
tain lines and proportions, and precludes much conway left the same day for the East, but his
in the way of ornament. Pianos are much more report was read. Colonel Conway is a man
open to decorative treatment, however, and offer whose public spirit is well recognized in Chicago
many possibilities both to cabinetmaker and to and his utterances on any subject are always
decorator for schemes of adornment perfectly ap- profound and illuminating. Colonel Conway's
report was as follows:
propriate and yet richly beautiful.
To the Members of the Chicago Commercial Associa-
Of course the recent craze for the so-called
tion ; It is with profound regret that I announce iny
"Mission style" in all sorts of furniture makes inability to be present at the banquet the evening of the
ornament of any sort a heinous crime, and in 10th. Aly good wife desires that I go East with her
Friday morning.
a room filled with stiff-backed chairs, slab-sided
As chairman of the Industrial Division Committee,
settees and straight-legged tables an ornamental of which Mr. Compton and Mr. Forgan are also mem-
piano case would cry aloud. But so does the or- bers, I beg to say that our work has progressed satis-
dinary piano of commerce for that matter, the factorily. The real estate men and those representing
other interests have taken hold of the matter as out-
polished mahogany and rosewood and machine lined in our conferences, and it is a pleasure for me to
turned legs being all out of keeping with the assure you, the memhers of our great association, that
dull, oil-finished Flemish oak and straight-cut an industrial division will soon be established on a
very sound basis.
legs of the other furnishings now so much in
Chicago is a natural center of manufacturing and
vogue.
distributing. With proper conditions we should have
Pianos having escaped the Puritan ban on in the next two decades -1,000,000 in our city, all well
curves and ornamentation, there seems to be no employed. With the proper enforcement of our laws
and the protection of life and property, coupled with
just reason why they should not rejoice in their
the united effort of our enterprising people, there is no
freedom and break out into forms of loveliness reason why we cannot reach that population in the
and grace that will make them truly a joy for next twenty years and be able to keep all of our people
busy. To accomplish that niagnilicent result we must
ever, whether they are discoursing sweet music
to it that lawlessness and disorder are reduced to a
or not. In the "good old times" that we con- soe
minimum, if not entirely eliminated.
stantly hear about the quaint little instruments
We as an association do not represent labor unions
that were precursors of the modern piano were or non-union men ; we are not discussing religion <»r
made things of beauty as much as any of the politics, but simply stand for better conditions in Chi-
objects of household use. The cases of the cago, for the enforcement of law, the protection of life
and property, and, what is more important, if possible,
spinets, harpsichords and clavicins over whose establishing reciprocal relations between the general
pearl and ivory keys the dainty fingers of our business interest and the city government.
The press of Chicago, while differing on social tjues
stately patched and powdered great-great-grand-
mothers rippled while they brought forth the lit- tions, will, I am sure, stand as a solid phalanx for the
enforcement of law, the protection of life and property
tle tinkling tunes beloved in those days, were ami the adjudication of all political and economic ques
made on gracious lines of delicate proportions, lions and disputes through lawful channels. Unless we
follow this course we fail as a government of law, and
and trimmed with all manner of ornament in
gilding and painting—often, it must be admit- in a republic like ours there is no middle ground. We
must be governed by law. or anarchy will prevail.
ted, beyond the limits of a good taste.
At least 'JO per cent of our population are law-abiding
WEGMAN'S GREETINGS.
and prefer order to chaos. I am an optimist, have no
use for a croaker, a grumbler or a pessimist. I love
Chicago ; it is a great city and destined to be greater
if our law-abiding people hang together. The criminals
are the only ones who profit by a reign of disorder and
mob rule, and that class, being so infinitesimal in nuin-
IHT and influence, I see no reason why they should in
the future be a disturbing influence. I believe that
with the birth of the Chicago Commercial Association
comes the promise of better days for our great city.
Let those that love Chicago get together and stick to-
gether. Cordially and sincerely yours,
One of the most unique and artistic calendars
of the year is that sent out by the Wegman Piano
Co., bearing their good wishes and the season's
greetings. It is in the form of a large bouquet
of pansies, which in coloring and appearance
very closely simulate the real. Underneath the
flowers appear the calendar of various months.
E. S. CONWAY.
This is a gift that will be appreciated by re-
cipients not only because of its intrinsic value,
In the fire which destroyed several mercantile
but because it conveys a pretty sentiment from establishments in Madisonville, Tex., last week,
a house whose pianos are well and favorably Thomason Bros, suffered a small loss on pianos
known in all sections of the United States.
and organs damaged largely through removal.
C. A. Longwell, who has been associated with
Hardman, Peck & Co. for some years past, will,
on January 1, assume the important position of
general traveling representative for the A. B.
Chase Co., of Norwalk, O. His territory will in-
clude that section of the country east of Ohio,
with headquarters in New York City.
In Mr. Longwell the A. B. Chase Co. have se-
cured a gentleman of ability not only as a sales-
man, but a s a musician, who is admirably
equipped to set forth the artistic attributes of the
A. B. Chase pianos in a fitting manner.
His acquaintance with the player piano and its
possibilities, will be a distinct aid in bringing to
the attention of the trade and the public the
merits of the A. B. Chase player piano which
will be introduced early in the new year, and
in which are embodied many individual features
that will win for it general approval. Its sim-
plicity of construction and effectiveness of oper-
ation will appeal at once to those who are look-
ing for reliability and artistic excellence in
player pianos. Mr. Longwell is indeed to be
congratulated on allying himself with an insti-
tution whose reputation has ever been unsullied
and whose products occupy a very enviable posi-
tion wherever music is known and loved.
DECISION IN PIANO SUIT.
(Special to The Review.)
New Orleans, La., Dec. 16, 1905.
Judge St. Paul, in the Civil District Court, to-
day handed down a decision in the case of A. G.
Medine vs. B. J. Helmke, a suit wherein the
petitioner sought to recover an alleged balance
due on a piano, a decision was given for the
defendant. The piano was sold to the wife of
the defendant without he having authorized the
sale. The price had all been paid save $150,
when the defendant's wife died. Defendant re-
fused to pay the balance, and Mr. Helmke sued
to recover.
GILBERT SMITH CO. IMPROVEMENTS.
The extensive improvements under way in the
piano warerooms of the Gilbert Smith Piano
Co.. 210 North Charles street, Baltimore, Md.,
have been completed and the showrooms now
present a beautiful appearance, the scheme of
decoration being green and old rose. More room
is given to the showrooms by reason of the re-
moval of the offices to a mezzanine floor in the
rear.
AMEND INCORPORATION PAPERS.
The G. A. White Piano Co., of Fairbury, Neb.,
have filed amendments to its articles of incorpo-
ration with the Secretary of the State, increas-
ing its capital stock to $10,000 and its paid up
capital to $2,000.
Crone & Varnum are arranging to open up
an organ factory at 2636 Humboldt street, Los
Angeles, Cal.
"Do not be Deceived by Imitations.
We own the patents and are the sole manufacturers of the genuine Reynolds' Combination Piano
Mover. Do not take any chances in buying an inferior article. Every mover has our guarantee."
REYNOLDS'
Piano Mover
Hall's Piano
Hoist.
Made of steel
and wrought Iron.
Every hoist actu-
ally tested. Cut
shows operation
and manner of
putting p i a n o
through a win-
dow.
A ttlt lor Hpeelal
('dialogue.
Fits all kinds and sizes.
We make'a specialty of low-down short-turn delivery
wagons of all kinds, including our Famous Piano and
Organ Wagons. Allows high wheels, straight bottom,
short couple, light draft, and the body only 20 inches
from the ground. Just the wagon for heavy pianos and
organd. Built to order in high-grade only. Complete
catalogue upon request.
It will pay any dealer to
write for our complete catalogue and prices.
Showing position after
Piano is Loaded.
The greatest invention ever made for handling all .kinds of pianos
with ease and safety. Made with a stout hardwood frame, well ironed
and bolted and padded. Provided with rollers on each end, Iron wheels
in the center. One person can handle a piano on our mover. Provided
with ratchets so that it can stop with safety at any point. Adjustable
to all kinds and sizes, upright, grand or square. Ball-bearing casters.
Using the Reynolds mover avoids all danger of Injury to the piano and
saves two-thirds of the labor.
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Ask for Special Catalogue.
Piano Cover.
Made of heavy
canvas and lined
with canton flan-
nel. Every deal-
er should carry a
stock, both for
use and sale.
SYCAMORE WAGON WORKS, 107 Edwards St., Sycamore, 111.