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TRADE REVIEW
tres are catching the spirit, and in popular mu- tage of conditions. Ebony costs no more, we are
sical comedy we heard the other evening, the sure. But what can you do? It must be in the
Weather Conditions Have Not Been Helpful to leading man rendered a song on this unmistaka- air."
a Larger Trade, But the Situation Generally ble tendency of the times. A number of dealers,
generally of the minor type in point of size, ai*e
THE LESTER ACCORDEQN
Is Healthy—Prices Continue Firm.
kicking like steers on the advanced prices. They
Is One of the Big Sellers at the Buegeleisen &
During the week ending Wednesday business pretend to not understand why goods should be
Jacobson Establishment—One Order f o r a
sold
at
an
advance
over
last
season.
Naturally,
has been fair, the average being reduced by the
German Manufacturer That W i l l Keep His
unexpected storm visiting nearly every section if these people do not keep posted, by failing to
Plant Busy.
of the country between Saturday and Monday. read The Review, we can waste no time upon
them
going
into
the
details
of
the
why
and
where-
Mails were delayed, travel was impeded, and the
Within the past month one of the front rank
interference of the weather's vagaries at this fore of altered conditions. Therefore this class European manufacturers of accordeons, who re-
time of year made its detrimental influence dis- of dealers are up against it and deserve all that cently increased his output, and therefore came
tinctly felt. Of course, this is only a temporary is coming to them."
over with the expectation of securing additional
check, for the foundation of trade is solid, and
business from the various wholesalers to keep
the tendency is to buy in fair volume. Orders
JOS. W. STERN & CO.
from the Pacific coast territory are placed at the
head of the list for size and value, possibly on Are Steadily Increasing Their Musical Mer-
account of shipping conditions. The Middle and
chandise Business.
Central States, with the Northwest pressing
behind, are now the most desirable markets for
The musical merchandise department of Jo-
small goods this spring, New England's demands seph W. Stern & Co., 102-104 West 38th St., New
lagging at the tail end, according to the reports York, is increasing its business right along—in
fact, as David Behrend, the manager, stated the
of the chief sellers.
General conditions are very favorable to the other day, "we have about all that we can
swing. Not but what we can take care of addi-
distribution of musical merchandise, even if
tional orders, but I say this to illustrate the
prices are exceedingly firm. Representatives of
foreign houses who import to order in bulk have really fine trade we are enjoying. Besides new
lines are being added, but of that later. Alfred
no difficulty in obtaining the increased cost of
goods, for obvious reasons. The small dealers, Behrend, the co-manager, who has been on the
however, while they may have an inkling of what road for a month or more, is sending in fine or-
has been going on in the small goods producing ders—here's a big bunch by one mail alone." He
WO. 4 5 T.KNTKU ACCOHDKO.N.
centers of the world relative to the advanced is expected to return next week.
Friday week a sneak thief stole a handsome his enlarged plant working. Much to his sur-
price of material, labor, etc., still insist that
prices should remain at the figure prevailing, say cornet from the sample case on the salesroom prise and gratification he received such a large
a year ago. This contention is absurd, as every floor, taking advantage of the temporary absence, order from Buegeleisen .& Jacobson, New York,
one knows at all acquainted with conditions, not in the rear of the place, of the employes. Things that it exhausted his capacity, and he therefore
only in the factories abroad but at home also. of a warm nature were uttered—but what's the found it unnecessary to look farther, but re-
turned by the next steamer.
Catalogues in the possession of dealers, bearing use. '
Relating the incident, S. Buegeleisen said:
last year's date, are back numbers so far as prices
"Regarding the accordeon market in the United
are concerned; but this the average dealer is PRICE OF VIOLIN SUPPLIES ADVANCE.
States, we are surprised .to learn that it's so im-
inclined to ignore. Many tales are told of the
obstinancy with which certain dealers have
One of the latest advances—made last week— portant, and the demand for these instruments
fought against paying the current schedules on was in pegs, bridges, tail pieces, etc., by a domes- is increasing at a rapid rate, in short, as never
pretty nearly, if not quite, every line of small tic manufacturer, whose name is known only to before. It may be general, but in our particular
goods. Wholesalers are firm, however, in insist- the stock houses. At any rate, in speaking of this case it is doubtless due to the excellence of the
ing upon the advance, especially on staples, that increase, the manager of a small goods depart- Lester. There is no house in the country that
ment said: "This is the most absurd mark-up
are generally sold close.
Referring to affairs throughout the trade, an yet. We can understand why anything made of
STOOLS
importing wholesaler observed to The Review as metal has advanced; but in this instance the
BENCHES
follows: "This week has not been quite up to manufacturer's raw material is wood only, and
CHAIRS
SCARFS
the scratch, but business is moving along at a we are confident the trimmings for violins,
COVERS
pretty good clip nevertheless. As for prices, 'cellos, basses and double basses are being
everything seems to be going up. Even the thea- boosted without warrant—simply taking advan-
REVIEW OF TRADE CONDITIONS.
PIANO
THE TRIO CORNET
" T H E HAMBURG 2Oth CENTURY" and
MILANO ORCANETTO ACCORDEONS
FOR • *
WM. R. GRATZ IMPORT COMPANY, 35 and 37 West 31 st St., New York
OF T HjE
CE|LGBRATED
BRHSS BAND HARMONICAS
TROSSINGEN, Germany
NEW YORK, 393 Broadway
Eagle Brand Drum and Banjo Heads; 20th Century Drums,
; Rex Banjos, Mandolins and Guitars.
FACTORS
WEAVER & CO
o. D. 195-197
Wabash Avenue. Chicago
Prof. Hugo Heermann
The Eminent Violinist and
BLACK DIAMOND Strings
OH.
MANUFACTURER
Weaver's New Method of
Instruction for the Reed
Organ. 38,000 copies sold
in 10 months.
THE TRADE,
GENTLHMIDN : —
I am sailing to Australia next week, and
shall pass through New York between the 5th
and 8th of May ("Blucher," Hamburg-Amerlka
Line).
Will you send enclosed order for Violin G
strings BLACK DIAMOND to address given be
low, or do you have a Dealer's shop In New
York where I might find your strings? If no
please let me know at the same address.
The strlnps are most excellent.
Yours sincerely,
H. HEERMANN.
Frankfort o/M.. April, 1905.
NATIONAL MUSICAL STRING COMPANY
New Brunswick, New Jersey