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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
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ufacturer or exporter can take advantage of any
PIPEOLIONJPOPULARITY.
such loophole to escape his just obligations he
In All Branches of the Small Goods Trade—
has invariably done so, leading his American This Entirely New Idea in the Musical Instru-
Foreign Situation Being Clarified—General
ment Line Has Made a Big Hit.
selling agent like a lamb to the slaughter.
Conditions Sound and Outlook Good.
That the small-goods people are contented with
After remarking on the improved appearance
current affairs may be inferred from the follow-
Wholesalers, importers and general jobbers of ing remarks indulged in by one of the hustling of his warerooms at 393 Broadway, New York,
small goods appear to have no reason for dis- road men when The Review inquired for an opin- contributed by a coat of resplendent white paint,
satisfaction with trade. On the contrary busi- ion: "I believe all the firms are doing well, and clean kalsomine and the enlargement and re-
ness is being maintained at a uniform brisk pace, it is about time they did. As a matter of down- furnishing of his office quarters, Frank Scribner,
and prospects are all that could be desired for right fact the piano dealers do not appreciate the representative of the Weiss line of Brass Band
a continuance of strong buying. The stock of
the small-goods department as they should. To and other harmonics in this country, said, apro-
goods in primary hands is being drawn upon be sure there are many honorable exceptions to pos of his new instrument:
heavily and at better prices than have prevailed this criticism. A music store is not such in the
"The Pipeolion, with its instructions and four
for a long time. Conditions abroad, especially, full acceptance of the term unless they carry pieces of music, is making a phenomenal hit, and
have undergone a radical change, but as recently music and musical merchandise. Some of the the manufacturer, up to the present, has not been
remarked in The Review, the situation is becom- best and most promising establishments in the able to fill his orders. It is meeting with the
ing clarified on the question of prices and not
much of any disturbance is expected for the
remainder of the year, excepting possibly on
violins and allied string instruments. The brass
market is once again assuming a normal aspect,
a change welcomed by manufacturers, importers
and sellers of brass lines, accordeons, harmon-
icas, etc. Not long since it was thought that un-
less the price of brass became more favorable
another advance might be necessary early in
1908 on the finished goods. Happily this step can
now be avoided, much to the relief of the Ameri-
can houses handling these lines in a representa-
tive way.
In some quarters the stocks of European lines
THE riPEOLION [CUT SHOWS HALF OF ITS ACTUAL SIZE].
are still none too abundant. It is explained that
the class of buyers here who are indulging in country have found this everlasting truth out too greatest success of any musical instrument of
these complaints are holding out against the late. Just see the people who will come into a its class ever offered to the trade. This is due
advanced prices, believing they were being im- store when you have a diversified stock, instead to the fact that the Pipeolion is an entirely new
posed upon, and that a drop would eventually of pianos only! The stock of both small goods idea and not a harmonica, as it has no harmonica
take place; at least in time to cover themselves and music can be selected with judgment so that reed plate. The reeds are constructed inside of
for the holiday trade. Contracts executed when it is a real pleasure to look it over. Fine viol- the pipes, there being two reeds in each pipe, and
the cost of goods was on a lower level, if capable ins and similar instruments are never out of with its easy blowing, its clear and distinct tone,
of equivocal construction, are also a source of place with pianos, even the finest made; they and its quick learning method, with the music
more or less trouble between signatories, with the go together and harmonize, and selling of the furnished, this novel, yet handsome instrument,
parties here in an unenviable frame of mind as former not infrequently leads to a splendid pros- meets with the approval of everybody, and sells
at sight, and at the same time is retailed at a
to the ultimate outcome. Where the foreign man- pect for the latter if not a direct sale."
very popular price." The instructions accom-
panying the instrument are written ad copyright-
ed 'by Mr. Scribner, a guarantee of its excellence,
as he is known to be one of the leading experts
on harmonicas and has played them for the past
twenty-five years.
BUSINESS UNIFORMLY BRISK
MUSIC CABINETS
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IN SINGLE AND DOUBLE DOORS
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Warerooms. 254 Canal Street, New York
• F. B. B U R N S
& CO.
THE NEW NOVELTY LINE OF PIANO SCARFS
It will pay yon to write for a line of samples to be sent on approval.
9 1 N . «J. R . R . A V E . , N E W A R K , N . «J.
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FACTORS
Prof. Hugo Heermann
The Eminent Violinist and
BLACK DIAMOND Strings
ENTLEMAN :
L. D. MORRIS <& CO.
Room 61S, IVo. 17 Van Bur-en Street
B. & J. TRAVELERS HUSTLING.
Lou. Buegeleisen, with Buegeleisen & Jacob-
son, New York, who recently returned from a
very successful trip, goes out again this week.
R. Berg, also on the traveling staff, and who
is making a record of fine proportions, got back
on his territory again last week. Harry J. Metz-
ler still looks after the city and nearby trade.
The firm are contemplating adding another man
to their road force, one of the best in his line,
for a special assignment.
THE TRADE.
I am sailing to Australia next week, and shall
pass through New York between the 5th and
Nth of May ("Klueher." Hamfourg-Amerika Line).
Will you send enclosed order for Violin CJ
strings KLACK DIAMOND to address given be-
low, or do you have a Dealer's shop in New
York where I might find your strings? If so,
please let me know at the same address.
The strings are most excellent.
Y'ours sincerely,
H. HERRMANN.
Frankfort o/M., April, 1005.
NATIONAL MUSICAL STRING COMPANY
New Brunswick, N e w Jersey