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THE
MUSIC TRADE
there were 380 piano-players, valued at $70,692.
For the previous twelve months, 4,534 of these in-
struments, valued at $884,554, were sent abroad.
The value of "all other instruments and parts
thereof" sent abroad during December, 1905,
amounted to $69,127, in the same month of 1904,
the value was estimated at $83,381.
The total exports for the twelve months under
this heading foot up $828,307, as against $907,458
exported during the same period of 1904, and
$1,345,398 exported during the same period of
1903. This shows a decrease of $79,151.
ARTISTIC STEINWAY PUBLICITY.
A Magnificent Catalogue Just Issued by Stein-
way & Sons Which Is a Valuable Addition to
the Literature of the Piano—Admirably
Edited and Produced.
A catalogue of more than usual excellence
viewed from literary and typographical stand-
points, is that just issued by the eminent house
of Steinway & Sons, New York. It contains il-
lustrations and descriptions of their vertegrand
style K; style N and style I, new piano plate con-
struction; style O, miniature grand; style A,
baby grand; style B, parlor grand, and style D,
orchestral concert grand—instruments too well
known in the trade and musical world to need
any extended description. The opening pages of
the book contain a retrospective sketch which is
so interesting that it deserves reproduction:
REVIEW
a sensitive but permanent vehicle for Its expression.
The realization meant the elevation and furtherance of
the great art of music. Their field was the world and
mankind the beneficiary. Rarely have men had such
inspiration and more rarely have they risen to the
heights or possessed such unobscured and prophetic
vision of the intellectual needs. They builded better
than they knew.
of period and art cases and cases of special styles
to harmonize with any plan of architecture or
decoration. The Steinway hand-painted and
carved art cases were the forerunners of the
present vogue of delicate and graceful French
furniture which has done so much to modify the
harshness
of American interiors. These were the
STEINWAY TRADITIONS.
first American art piano cases, the first success-
The Steinway traditions are nobly maintained. I t
would be impossible to uphold the Steinway criterion
ful effort to really dignify the vesture of the
in its original purity and force, if these traditions were
piano. This generous impulse of French art has
not religiously observed and preserved. If ever a true
word was spoken it is that the Steinway traditions lie taught Americans that the piano is at the heart
of the reformation of interior decoration, and
at the bottom of Steinway achievement in the present
as well as in the past. This is the potency that has
that in this direction Steinway & Sons—as in
sustained the idealistic existence of the Steinway piano
piano making—are pioneers, creators, innova-
in spite of the trend on every side in the direction of
tors."
materialistic gain. From generation to generation,
from father to son aud sou's sou these traditions have
This volume is in every respect a notable one
been transmitted and are a virile force in the Steinway
and a valuable addition to piano literature.
life to-day, as clearly denned and as cleanly cut as the
gem that comes from the hands of the skillful lapidary.
The descendants of the founders have been imbued with
the genius of these traditions, inspired with pride for
the superb excellence of the Steinway instrument, put
to their tasks at the bench to learn the full significance
of perfection in detail ; so that when the direction of
the Steinway business fell upon their shoulders they
were masters of the art and fully able to preserve and
secure unimpaired the original artistic intent of the
Steinway house. The young men of the fourth genera-
tion of Steinways are now preparing themselves for the
responsibilities of the future. The Steinway was and
is now the standard of piano quality throughout the
world. It will be kept so.
A BUSY PIANO PLANT AT NEWTON.
Clinton D. Martin Piano Co. Are Producing
Some Values That Are Interesting Dealers
the Country Over.
(Special to The Review.)
Boston, Mass., Jan. 29, 1906.
One of the busiest plants in New England is
that of Clinton D. Martin Piano Co., at Newton,
Mass. The development of this business has been
STEINWAY FRUITION.
sure and steady, and has been based upon the
This emulous and punctilious course has won for the
production of piano values that attract and in-
Steinway institution and the Steinway piano the con-
terest progressive dealers. There has been little
fidence and the admiration of the world of a r t ; indeed,
indulgence in literary fireworks—promises made
this sentiment extends into the practical life of the
community. The liberal Interest that the Steinways
that could not be kept—but rather the concen-
STKI X WAY I XDIVIDL' AL IT V.
have manifested at all times in music and its gifted
tration of brains and energy toward producing a
If you have ever studied the colors of the spectrum,
exponents, and the substantial aid that they have
or the red aud yellow of the golden sunset, you have
piano that in architecture, in finish, in tone,
always granted to both have had a stimulating and
been impressed with the exquisite commingling of lights
would be a credit, to Clinton D. Martin and to his
broadening reflex influence upon the Steinway supremacy
and shades, where beauty in detail and harmony in
In the musical world.
representatives. The styles which are being
conjunction never fail to fascinate the mind. So it is
Further on, the various specialties which have placed on the market this year are exceedingly
with the Steinway piano. It is the elaboration of every
minor part into a perfect symmetry that makes the
individualized the Steinway creations are re- attractive, and are destined to make the Clinton
Steinway piano as truly a work of art as a military
D. Martin piano even still more popular.
ferred to as well as some of the thousands of
scene by Meissonler, a landscope by (Jorot or a genre
tributes
paid
the
Steinway
piano
by
such
world-
Apart from activity in the East, there is quite
piece by Kembrandt. It is the masterly blending of
famous authorities as Helmholtz, Rubinstein, a demand on the Pacific. Coast, and the Northwest
piano tone, the subtle nuances, the appealing sensuous
quality, combined with brilliancy and power, that im-
Liszt, Wagner, Paderewski and Thomas. The for the Clinton U. Martin pianos, and some large
part to the Steinway piano its supreme individuality.
notable distinctions in the way of medals and orders are now being prepared for shipment at
The Steinway piano is not wholly the outgrowth of
honors, awarded the Steinways by the Royal the factory at Newton, Mass. One is for a car-
an advanced knowledge in piano construction; nor is
Academies of Arts of Berlin and Stockholm, the load for the Tacoma, Wash., dealer, and other
It the immediate result of a higher musical culture. It
College of St. Cecilia of Rome, the testimonial large shipments will soon reach a number of
is an evolution that has proceeded as slowly and as
surely as the unfolding of a bud or a (lower. No mere
medal from the Societe Libre des Beaux Arts of
other dealers in that part of the country.
environment or dexterity could bring out the Steinway
Paris, as well as the universal recognition of the
C. E. Babcock, who is traveling for this house
as it exists to-day. Its roots penetrate deep into the
wonderful merits of the Steinway pianos by the in the Ohio territory, is having splendid results,
soil of the nation. It has expanded with the develop-
reigning monarchs of the world as evidenced in and the outlook for the Clinton D. Martin Piano
ment of taste and musical knowledge and become a part
of the aesthetic aspirations of the people; each year
royal warrants as piano makers to these sover- Co.'s interests, considered from any standpoint,
a, larger factor in the higher life until now it belongs
eigns and their courts—these pre-eminent hon- is all that could be desired.
to the warp and woof of American society. The logical
sequence of persistent, ideal endeavor has made it the ors afford an unparalleled tribute to the Steinway
creations, which is not surpassed in any industry
type of surpassing art in piano construction and has
INCREASE CAPITAL STOCK.
advanced its prestige to that point where the Steinway
the world over. It is a distinct tribute from the
piano is a vital and dominating force in the musical
leaders
of
the
old
world
to
the
art
creations
of
The James Music Co., of Wausau, Wis., filed an
life of this country.
the new.
amendment with the authorities increasing their
STEINWAY SYMBOLS.
From the day in 1.853 when the first Steinway piano
At the close of the volume appear photographs capital from $10,000 to $50,000. E. M. James is
was presented to the public of America it has repre-
of
the Order of the Red Eagle, bestowed upon president and Bernard Laabs is secretary.
sented the loftiest phases of the piano industry. A
William Steinway by the German Emperor in
remarkable combination of artistic and industrial integ-
N. F. Kelly has been engaged by Newman
rity, it has been universally accepted as the exemplar
1893; the Order of Liakat, bestowed on Chas.
of what the perfect piano should be. So closely have
H. Steinway by the Sultan of Turkey in 1900, Bros., Chicago, to travel in their interests
the Steinways been identified with the musical career
through New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware,
of the Republic that they have given a new and strong and the Cross of the Legion of Honor, bestowed
New Jersey ami other Eastern states.
upon
Chas.
H.
Steinway
by
the
Republic
of
impetus to general culture. The uplifting of taste and
the diffusion of musical understanding may be traced
France in 1905. Referring to their art creations
The line of pianos to be handled in the piano
in large degree to the ardent and patriotic efforts and they say:
department
just opened by the Bailey Co. in
the consummate standards of the far-seeing and unsel-
"Steinway & Sons have a completely equipped Cleveland, includes the Everett, Emerson and
fish men who founded the Steinway establishment. Tbeir
ideal was a beautiful voice. Their work was to create series of ateliers for the design and manufacture Bailey.
PROGRESSIVE DEALERS SHOULD
ORDER THIS STYLE WITH
ACTION 200.
N E W M A N B R O S . CO., CHICAGO.
MANUFACTURCM OF HIOH-GHAOI
PIANOSlH«ORCANS
TRY OUR ORGANS WITH THE PATENT REED
PIPE SET OF REEDS. THEY PRODUCu THE
PUREST PIPE QUALITY OF TONE O> ANY
REZD ORGAN MANUFACTURED.
Our Pianos please all who appreciate the highest qualities of tire most scientifically
constructed piano on the market. A trial will convince the most critical of th«
superior qualities of our instruments.
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FACTORY AND OFFICE!
STYLE 7, PIANO.
W. Chicago Avenue and Dix Street.
A LEADER IN COMPETITION
AMONG HIGH-GRADE PIA Not.