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Music Trade Review

Issue: 1906 Vol. 43 N. 7

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THE
ness manager and treasurer of the Japan Mis-
sion of the Reformed Church, in which he says
that the Japanese are delighted with the Conn
instruments, and predicts their use by the Im-
perial Guards Band and other organizations in
that country. He also encloses a letter in Jap-
anese from Mr. Serisawa, leader of the Sendai
Military Band, who says that Conn makes the
best band instruments in the world, and adds
that he is urging all Japanese musicians to use
nothing but the instruments made by the C. G.
Conn Co.
Indeed, it is only necessary to go through this
volume to be convinced of the growing popu-
larity of the C. G. Conn creations in every part
of the world.
JACOT CO.'SJFALL CAMPAIGN
Will Spread the Fame of the Mira Music Boxes
—Some Handsome New Designs.
The Jacot Music Box Co., of 39 Union Square,
are preparing for a very vigorous fall campaign,
and it is their intention to spread the fame of
the Mira music cabinets to every corner of this
country. The various styles of this music box
are being found by dealers to be an almost in-
dispensable adjunct to their stock, and instead of
retarding, assists in the sale of all kinds of mu-
sical instruments. Their line is being handled
by nearly all of the leading jobbers of the coun-
try, and all of the retailers that have placed
them in stock and adopted the methods sug-
gested for their sale by that company, have
found them an extremely profitable invest-
ment. The designs now being offered have given
such universal satisfaction to the trade, that but
few changes will be made at the present time, al-
though the new cabinets that have been brought
out will prove an acceptable novelty for the holi-
day trade.
George K. Darling, located at 806 South Spring
street, Los Angeles, Cal., will shortly remove to
much larger quarters at 413 West Fifth street.
MUSIC TFeADE
REVIEW
37
the harmonica trade throughout the country as
also very brisk. Mr. Gratz is still in Europe,
and it is rumored that a number of important
Jew's-Harps Made in Long Island—Gonet &
additions which will boom things in musical in-
Cie Cornets—Geo. Scribner Married—Chas.
strument circles in this country is bsing made
Kaffenberger's Good Trip.
by him.
Among the new lines that will be put on ex-
But one manufacturer of jew's-harps, with a
modest plant on Long Island, N. Y.—father and hibition a t the warerooms of the W. R. Gratz
son comprising the factory force—supplies the Import Co. this fall will be a full assortment of
entire trade in the United States; that is, his Hamburg accordeons. The samples of these in-
struments will be here in about a month's time,
is the only brand recognized as of merit.
and a little later they will have a large stock of
* * *
Buegeleisen & Jacobson, New York, have a all designs on hand with which to supply the
new line of French cornets, made by Gonet & trade. This is a new move on the part of this
Cie, Paris, and for which they are the exclusive house, who have hitherto confined themselves al-
agents. These handsomely finished instruments most entirely to import orders.
have a quick change slide, fine valve action, and
are tuned from a high to low pitch.
THE HOUSE OF YORK.
* * *
George Scribner, only son of Frank Scribner, A Case of Too Much Modesty in Representing
High Grade Band Instruments Made by J.
and engaged with his father at the Weiss har-
W. York & Sons, of Grand Rapids, Mich.
monica headquarters, 393 Broadway, New York,
was married July 11. The event was a quiet
If you are interested in band music and the
affair, only the family and a few intimate friends instruments that produce the clearest, sweetest
being present at the ceremony. After a fort- sound in unison, then you should know about
night's trip to Niagara Falls and other places, the House of York, in Grand Rapids, Mich. The
George and his bride entered upon the joys of
knowledge in detail can be gathered best from
housekeeping within a short distance of the pa- the illustrated descriptive catalogue and price
ternal roof.
list which this establishment—otherwise known
* * *
as J. W. York & Sons, manufacturers and pub-
After the most successful trip he ever made in lishers—with frequent revisions to keep it quite
point of orders booked, Charles Kaffenberger, of
up to date. The firm goes even further than
Kaffenberger & Cantor, the "big piano cover this in its determination to keep in constant
house," New York, reached home last week. He touch with musicians, for it has recently be-
and S. Buegeleisen, who, by the way, returns gun to issue "York's Leader," a periodical that
from a week's vacation with his wife at the contains, besides all the latest news matter con-
Thousand Islands to-day (Saturday), coupled cerning the House of York and its best and most
up, as usual, in traveling, a combination that recent productions and the productions of a
works wondrously well for both.
great many other musical instrument makers,
music publishers, etc., a great fund of profes-
sional chatter, interesting news items relating to
THE W l . R. GRATZ IMPORT CO.
music and musicians and lots of excellent humor
The William R. Gratz Import Co., 35-37 West setting forth the fibs, fads, foibles and laugh-
31st street, New York, are experiencing a large able failures of music makers, music lovers and
demand for their band instruments, and report their very good friends, the people, everywhere.
PICKED UP HERE AND THERE.
FREE INSTRUCTION BOOKSJliiLHOHNER HARMONICAS^ACCORDEONS
With every Hohner Harmonica and Accordeon there will hereafter be packed an Instruction Book. An announcement of this fact will with-
out doubt assist the sale of these instruments. The Instructions can easily be followed and are the result of many years of study. No knowledge
of music is required. Figures are used in place of notes. The Accordeon Instructor comprises any style of instrument—single, double or triple
row. A work of this kind has never been published before, and will be welcomed by many who wish to acquire a knowledge of the Harmonica
or Accordeon. A copy will be mailed to all dealers, upon request, for inspection.
THE CHIMEWOOD
A new Hohner Harmonica. Has wooden resonator which
produces a superior mellow tone. Something entirely different
from anything ever placed on the market before. A revelation
in sweet-toned mouth-organs.
HOHNER HARMONICAS
HOHNER ACCORDEONS
Fifty years of undaunted energy to produce the best has placec
these instruments in a position where
COMPETITION FADES.
Patterned after the Hohner Harmonicas, which means striving
to have no equals, these instruments have become famous, not grad-
uallv, but
IN BOUNDS.
Ask Your
JOBBER
M.
475 Broadway, New York, and
76 York Street, Toronto, Canada

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THE MU3IC TRADE REVIEW
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Interesting? Well, you will say so if you look
The Douglas Phonograph Co., New York, who
them upon absolutely fair terms with the com-
through a copy, or, better still, have your name
are exclusive agents in America, received a new
poser, and selling at the lowest price partial or
put down for each new issue as it appears. Wal-
sample lot of needles this week from the Ger-
complete sets of every band score ever printed.
ter Lewis is the editor and manager of this very
man manufacturers. They now carry 15 styles.
The firm consists of J. W. York, who estab-
well arranged publication, and he may be lished the business some twenty years ago, and
reached by addressing him in care of J. W. his two sons, F. W. York, in charge of the of-
York & Sons, Grand Rapids, Mich.
fice and sales department, and C. B. York, who
From appearances we judge that the manu-
looks after the manufacturing departments. J.
facture of the very flower of brass band instru-
W. York is still one of the most active members
ments as an occupation is not compatible with
of the trio, and, to quote his owns words, butts
ordinary floriculture and the production of
in anywhere and everywhere. He probably has
poseys for home consumption; for, notwithstand-
more old and staunch friends among the band
ing numerous excellent opportunities, the firm leaders and musicians of this country than any
The largest stock west ol the Mississippi
never hands itself any bouquets, although it is other man in it, and there is not one of them
River, everything up to date. IT WILL PAY
not loth to make such gifts to its friends. We
all who will refuse to join in the statement that
YOU TO WRITI TO-DAY.
take the liberty to supply this notable, though
he and his "boys" are about the whitest men
perhaps excusable deficiency by remarking that
engaged in the business.—Mercantile and Finan-
in our estimation and in the estimation of hun- cial Times.
1006 Olive Street, ST. LOUIS
dreds of band leaders and thousands of musi-
cians the House of York, besides being one of
CONN'S NEW YORK WAREROOMS.
the oldest and most reliable concerns of the
kind in this country, is the best, the largest and
James F. Boyer, the local manager of the C.
the most liberal in the world. Nothing of a
G. Conn warerooms, at 46 West 28th street, says
doubtful quality, of inferior material, of ques-
that for the season of the year the demand for
tionable design or construction, of poor or care-
band instruments has been far better than was
less workmanship, ever leaves the establishment,
anticipated. Mr. Boyer is preparing for a very
bearing the well-known "Anchor
and nothing goes out, either, except upon the
active fall, and is going to push their business
understanding that if it is not satisfactory it
Brand," are, in tone, workman-
among the dealers in the towns and cities adja-
may be returned and its price will be refunded.
ship
and finish, unsurpassed. They
cent to New York. He says that already the
Old instruments are taken at a fair valuation as
are
sold
exclusively to first-class
dealers
have
found
this
branch
a
great
benefit
to
part payment for new ones, and if desired cash
Importers and Dealers at factory
them, as they can easily run in to make their
payments may be made in instalments that ren-
selections from the large stock that he con-
prices without between profits.
der purchases ea<*y.
tinually carries on hand. Professionals have
The house handles everything required for the
For further particulars, apply to
taken a great liking to the Conn product, and
complete equipment of a full brass band. It
Mr. Boyer thinks that if a census of all the in-
manufactures all the brass instruments, instru-
struments used
in this city were taken, the
ment cases, drums, music holders and stands,
35-37 West Thirty-First Street, New York City
and a number of metal sundries in its own fac- product of their factory would be found to be
far in the lead.
tory. In the sale of clarionets, saxophones,
flutes, etc., it is the representative of Bvette &
Schaeffer, of Paris, Prance, ana of other very
RECENT INCORPORATIONS.
prominent European manufacturers.
Finally,
the House of York is one of the largest and
The Waco Talking Machine Co., of Waco, has
most liberal publishers of band music in Amer-
been incorporated with the authorities of Texas,
35-37 West 31st St., New York City,
ica, buying original compositions or publishing
with a capital of $2,000. It is their intention to
Sole Agents lor
conduct a talking machine business. Incorpora-
NEW FIRM
NEW GOODS
NEW PRICES
Small Goods *%£££
Koerber-Brenner Music Company
J. F. KALBE'S New improved
VERA IMPERIAL ACCORDEONS
Wm. R. Gratz Import Co.
—THE-
WM. R. GRATZ IMPORT CO.,
I HILL'S ALUMINUM BOW FROG
tors: C. Forkel, S. S. Clayton and A. Malone.
* * * *
The Adams Talking Machine Co., of Peoria,
was incorporated this week with the Secretary
of the State of Illinois, with a capital of $30,000,
for the purpose of dealing in talking machines.
Incorporators: Charles C. Adams, A. B. Adams
and B. D. Bland.
Lighter than wood. Does not crack like ebony
The hair sets with a screw. Shape is same as tht
old style frog. Endorsed by leading violinists Ii
your jobber does not carry it write the manufac-
turer.
O. HILL, Melrose Park, 111.
Colonel A. L. Irish, president of the Talk-o-
phone Co., Toledo, Ohio, was at the New York
branch house this week. Word that the com-
pany was being reorganized was strenuously de-
nied, with qualification, "at least, not yet."
The Standard of the World
THE
ORIGINAL
MAMUrACTDBSD BY
THE BAVER CO.
14IO N. «TH ST. PHILADELPHIA
S. S. Stewart Banjo
and the BAUER Mandolins and Guitars
THE GRAND PRIZE
Awarded th« C. G.
Conn Band, Or-
e h t t l r a *nd Solo
I n s t r u m e n t s , 1*
merely • aev acknowl-
edgment of what V I I
long i ( o c o n c e d e d ,
namely,that the
" W o n d e r s " are un-
paralleled in any excel-
lence or quality tnat goea
to make up a P e r f e c t
and I d e a l Instrument.
The Holidays Are
A l m o s t H e r e , which
•uggasts that a gift *•
y o u r f r i e n d of a
"GRAND PRIZE" In
atrument would make a
preaent that would
eharm and delight :: ::
Sand for large ILLU3-
TRATED
CATA-
L O G U E t e l l i n g all
about them
c . G. CONN CO., Elkrtart, Indiana
P. S.—The Wonder Instrument* are seal • • trial aid FULLY
GUARANTEE
ANTOINB COURTO1S AND BOH LAND & FUCHS'
Band Instruments and Saxophones;
LBPBVRB, LECOMTB AND MERCADIBR
Clarionet*;
Priedrlch August Helmerdlng, Chadwlck, J. Strauss,
Koschat, E. Bausch, Hammig and Bauer & Durr-
schmldt's Violins and Bows; Oustav Bernadel and
Koschat Rosin; Imperial, Empress, I). S., and Qrand
Solo Accordeons, and Concertinas; Empress Mouth
Harmonicas.
Catalogs forwarded on request free of charge.
MR. DEALER:
You Need Two Things This
New Year
lst-LYON & HEALY MANDOLINS, GUI-
TARS AND VIOLINS.
2nd--SIEGEL-MYERS* MUSIC LESSONS
TO GIVE AWAY WITH THEM.
Hundreds of dealers all over the country are doubling
their sales.
No cost whatever nor trouble to you, but a magnifi-
cent extra value for your customers.
You increase your sales by giving free $26.00 or
$50.00 worth of lessons with every instrument.
Write for full particulars.
LYON & HEALY,
Chicago
YORft
Band Instruments
ILLUSTRJtTMD
CJ9TJH.OGUM
J.W.YOR.K<&SONS
Makmrm of thm high mat gratia
Ba.nd Instruments
GRAND KAPIDS
MICH.

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