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THE
MUSIC TRADE
13
REVIEW
inherited $60,000. The good fortune seemed to
have changed their natures; they were all
Chairman Nicols Asks for Topics for Discus-
wreathed in perpetual smiles; they were effusive
sion—Press Committee Suggests Publication
and expansive, good-natured, sociable, jolly.
of Articles and Editorials on the Refining
The family that had enjoyed the stroke of for-
Influence of Music in the Home, and Sub-
tune had become under the benign influence of
mits an Example.
their wealth almost as happy and joyous as the
other family, which was just as poor as ever. This
(Supplied by Chairman 1'ress Committee.)
family, which consisted of the parents and three
Members of the National Association of Piano
children, was known as the "little German band,"
Dealers of America are requested by G. Wright
because each and all played on some musical in-
Nicols (who was appointed chairman of the
strument, and employed almost every evening in
Topics Committee for the Washington Conven-
the year in the study and performance of some
tion) to forward to him any subjects which they
piece of music which enlisted their interest, en-
would like to have discussed at the next conven-
tion. Mr. Nicols will cull from the many sugges- abled them to pass the time happily and gave
tions those topics which appear to be of interest them all the keenest delight. They were never
fo the greatest number. An early response to ai a loss to drive dull care away. Melancholy
this invitation is earnestly requested. All sug- knew them not. The piano, the 'cello, the violin,
gestions should be addressed G. Wright Nicols, the flute and the guitar employed their vacant
hours, and individually and collectively they ex-
care Sanders & Stayman Co., Baltimore, Md.
In connection with publicity suggestions, the tracted solid comfort and merriment from their
Press Committee would propose to the officers amateur performances.
The family which had inherited the money had
and members alike that they use their best efforts
to secure the publication of articles in their local endured for many bitter years ennui and trouble;
newspapers relative to the work of the associa- they had suffered it needlessly, and had only
tion, especially calling attention to Jie forthcom- been released by a chance which seldom comes.
ing convention at Washington, D. C. Inasmuch The other family had within their grasp even in
a< the railroad companies will provide special ex- poverty a sure means of innocent and delightful
cursion rates for this event, it is more than likely enjoyment which never palls nor wearies. Not
that in addition to members of the National As- everybody can inherit a large sum of money, but
sociation of Piano Dealers and their families nearly every family can learn enough music to
making the trip a great many others will be glad give the greatest content and delight at a very
of the opportunity to visit the National Capital. small expense.
The writer of the article then proceeds to pay
Such publicity will serve to increase the interest
of the public in the association, and incidentally a splendid triubute to the art of music and its
increase interest in the piano trade. It would importance as a factor as one of the finest of the
also result greatly to the interest of the dealer fine arts, and closes thus:
There is no state of mind to which the sover-
iif he would influence his local newspaper pub-
lishers from time to time to print articles bear- eign remedy of music may not prove a solace
ing upon music in the home, in an effort to en- and a delight. I t ranges in its field from the
courage the public to become more broadly inter- lightest melody to the severest forms, which, as
ested in the art. This will incidentally lead to mere intellectual exercitations, are as difficult as
an increase in the demand for instruments, and the higher mathematics; it speaks in varying
will redound to the benefit of the dealer and mood to the sad and to the joyous, to the hold
manufacturer.
and to the meek, to the weary and to the am-
As an illustration of this class of publicity, the bitious and the strong. I t lightens the load of
following editorial as published in the Philadel- care, purifies the emotions, cleanses the mind,
phia Ledger on Saturday, February 10, is quoted. chastens and exalts the soul. It is a sovereign
This article, it will be noted, contains numerous remedy and a pure delight, and it is barbarous to
themes upon which our members or any news- bring up a family in ignorance of music in this
day.
paper publisher may profitably write:
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION MATTERS.
HAS TUNED 38,000 PIANOS.
Although
He Has Just Turned
Fifty-Six
Charles H. Homan, of Roslindale, Has This
Splendid Record to His Credit.
(Special to The Review.)
Claremont, N. H., Feb. 10, 1906.
Charles H. Homan, of Roslindale, Mass., cele-
brated his 56th birthday informally on Wednes-
day at the Hotel Claremont. It was not only his
birthday, but the 25th anniversary of the first
of his visits to Claremont. He came then to tune
a piano. After that casual visit his services be-
came so sought after that he remains about
seven months of the year in this vicinity, and is
as much at home here as in Roslindale.
Mr. Homan has tuned 38,000 pianos. In earlier
days he was for seven years a member of the
choir, under George W. Dudley, in the Ruggles
Street Church at Roxbury. He was, too, a pupil
of B. F. Lang, father of the pianist, and of the
venerable John Humphrey, of Boston.
RUBINSTEIN TO WM. KNABE & CO.
Arthur Rubinstein, the distinguished young
pianist who has been so much in the public eye
this season, has paid the Knabe piano a very
handsome tribute in a letter recently sent the
firm, and of which the following is a translation:
Waldorf-Astoria, New York, Feb. 3, 1906.
My Dear Mr. Knabe—Now that the first con-
certs of my tournee are past events, I will not
hesitate longer to express to you all my good for-
tune in using your grands. Of any success I may
have met with in this country, half of it is cer-
tainly due to your wonderful instrument.
I can assert emphatically that your piano is
the first upon which I could absolutely express
my feelings. It combines the most beautiful tone
with the greatest mechanical perfection. I do
not believe that I could say anything more lauda-
tory about any instrument than I have said of
yours. With my heartiest regards, also for your
brother, I remain, sincerely yours,
(Signed)
ARTHUR RUBINSTEIN.
To Mr. Ernest J. Knabe, Jr., Baltimore, Md.
"THE FINEST PIANO WE EVER SAW.'
MUSIC IN THE HOME.
The John Church Co., of Cincinnati, are in re-
Many a man goes his way each day com-
SEDGEWICK & CASEY SUFFER LOSS.
ceipt these days of very flattering letters from
plaining dismally that there is no pleasure in
leading dealers in all parts of the country in
(Special to The Revlew.l
life for him. He works constantly, and all he
which high tributes are paid to the magnificent
Hartford, Conn., Feb. 12, 190(5.
earns goes to the bare maintenance of his family.
musical qualities of the Everett pianos, for which
A stubborn fire in the four-story building at this corporation are factors. For instance, under
Neither he nor they have means of enjoyment
because they cannot afford to pay for the delights Asylum and Trumbell streets, yesterday morn- date of February 7, the Dwyer Piano Co., of New
of the theater and the like.
ing, caused a severe loss, largely through water, Orleans, says: "The Everett grand arrived last
There are myriads of families that thus make to the warerooms and stock of Sedgewick & Saturday. I t is certainly the finest piano we
moan, and in many instances they suffer because Casey, the enterprising dealers of this city. The ever saw."
they neglect the most wholesome, the most de- fire originated from some unknown cause in the
The new style Everett creations have won the
lightful and the most lasting of pleasures which bowling alley on the third floor, and the low tem- highest compliments from the best judges of
perature hampered the work of the firemen. The piano tone and construction in widely separated
are within the reach of almost everybody.
The point may be illustrated by a modern in- firm's loss by the fire was all covered by insur- parts of the country, and this is reflected in the
stance culled from the lives of two families dwell- ance.
communications which dealers are writing the
ing in the same city block. Both families had
John Church Co.
been having a hard struggle of it for many
JERSEY TO REVOKE 1,398 CHARTERS.
years. One of the households consisted of father,
BEAUDRY PIPE ORGAN CO. ORGANIZED.
mother, two boys and two girls, and their total
(Special to The Review.^
income was of the mediocre sort which makes
Trenton, N. J., Feb. 12, 190C.
The Beaudry Pipe Organ Co., of Le Roy, N. Y.,
living a struggle to those of cultivated tastes
The proclamation of Governor Stokes, adver- was incorporated with the secretary of the State
and no faculty for making 12 go into 6. The tising the corporations whose charters have been of New York this week, with a capital of $2,500,
hard contest wore on their nerves, and on ac- revoked for non-payment of taxes will be issued for the purpose of manufacturing pipe organs and
count of the pinched and sour visage of discon- early this week. Under the law, a company can- musical instruments. The incorporators are:
tent which they all displayed their neighbors re- not be advertised in this way until it is two George E. Marcellus, L. W. Steuber, Charles F.
ferred to them slyly as the "mixed pickles." A years in arrears. The list this year will there- Kellogg, J. S. Carr, M. Muller and S. C. Wells, all
distant cousin, who had neglected them for many fore contain the corporations which have de- of Le Roy, N. Y.; H. P. Beaudry, Erie, Pa.
months, met them all one day not long since, and faulted since 1903. The number is 1,398, an In-
to his amazement found that the lugubrious col- crease of 96 over last year's list.
A. Hospe Co., at Omaha, have opened a branch
lection were all smiling and gay, and that their
store at 23 South Main street, Council Bluffs,
faces shone from afar and were round and rubi-
The Berg Piano Co.'s branch store in Rush- la., which will be under the management of O. O.
cund. On inquiry he learned that the family had ford, Minn., will be in charge of Olaf Blackman.
over.
LESTER PIANOS
Upright and Grand.
High Grade, Great Durability, Fine Tonal Quality
The Price is Right
Ftctodwt LESTER, PA.
OUkm I** Cbrtout St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.