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MUSIC TRADE
REVIEW
prospective purchaser. The design, workmanship
and finish of these cabinets are unsurpassed by
Is Being Put on the Market by the New York any other line on the market. Blue prints and
Desk & Dining Room Furniture Co., of New price list will be cheerfully furnished upon appli-
York—Example of Their Line Pictured Here- cation.
with.
length of a large hall. Next let. the same test
be made out door on I lie same day where the
greatest carrying distance, as well as the com-
parative qualities, may be learned.
These tests are fair, and are likely to be a
surprise to the prospective purchasers. Do not
ART OF FINISHING VIOLINS.
be guided by the "say so" of anyone, for if one
The New York Desk & Dining- Room Furniture
is going to buy a high-priced violin, you would
Co., 254 Canal street, have just placed on the In the past many makers have claimed, and he credited with little ability if you trust to an-
no
doubt
with
much
right,
that
the
lost
art
of
market one of the largest and most attractive
other what may or may not mean a source of
lines of music cabinets ever put through the fac- finishing violins had been discovered, and there lifelong pleasure or dissatisfaction.
are
many
specimens
of
modern
work
that,
so
tory, and piano dealers and music supply houses
will find it to their advantage to look it over. far as the maple is concerned, rank high in com-
THE DRUMMER'S HAZARDS
The full line, embracing over 30 designs, have parison with the Italian varnish; but in all of
them the tops failed to show the grain, and by
reason of it, such varnish could not take a place Some of the Chances Against Which He Is
Insured.
on an equal footing with the work of the Italian
masters. It has been asserted that the depth of
There is an insurance company which does
color, in what is termed the "bare wood," has
been brought about by the very old age of these business with commercial travelers. In its litera-
ture appears a list of the risks on which the
Italian instruments.
company paid.
After the varnish has been removed from vio-
"A commercial traveler as a usual thing is a
lins over 200 years old the wood was found as
very lucky individual, but they do meet with
light in color as any new wood used to-day, which
accidents, and they cannot stop them," says the
proves beyond doubt that the secret of the Italian
announcement.
varnish being so beautiful was in the application,
Then are appended the following:
combined with superior quality. The secret, then,
Divorced wife requested him to call. He did,
is not alone in the quality of varnish, for in a
and as a result had acid thrown in his face, caus-
measure like results can be produced with almost
ing severe burns. Disabled twenty-six weeks,
any good varnish; that is, so far as appearance
$
is concerned to the casual observer. But the tex-
While putting on new shirt pricked and
ture, the limpid richness, the velvety quality that
scratched by pin. Infected wound.
Disabled
affects both the appearance and the tone, cannot
three weeks, $75.
be produced with varnish inferior to that used
Acting as peacemaker in a quarrel, was as-
by the Italians.
saulted. Disabled one week, four days, $39.28.
It has been claimed that the superior quality
Sealing envelope, corner struck him in the eye.
of the Italian violins was due to the varnish,
Disabled one week, six days, $46.42.
and while good varnish cannot make a good
Ran into his wife, who was carrying roast
violin if applied to a poor instrument, yet it has
chicken, burned foot with gravy. Disabled two
been proven beyond the slightest doubt that poor
weeks, $50.
varnish will rob the masterpiece of those quali-
While asleep dreamed he was being attacked,
ties of tone which would otherwise produce an
struck wall, fractured bone in hand. Disabled
instrument of the first order. Chas. Reade has
i-ix weeks, $150.
said that if we rob the Italian masterpiece of its
Extracting pin from mouth of monkey, monkey
varnish, the unvarnished violin is worth about
bit him. Disabled one week, $12.50.
$175, and in view of the fact that $5,000 to
Getting out of bed fell against sideboard, frac-
$10,000 is asked for fine specimens of these great
tured rib. Disabled four weeks, five days, $117.85.
makers, the conclusion is that this is a high
At masquerade ball lady attempted to take off
price for varnish. It also proves the actual value
mask, ran finger into eye. Disabled three weeks,
A CABINET THAT .SHOULD APPEAL TO DEAI.KKS. '
of the tone of these instruments.
$75.
many new conceits in Vernis Martin, Rookwood
The prime element in the old violin is said to
Shaking hands with muscular friend. Disabled
solid mahogany and imitation, and they are be sweetness; for that reason let a person unin-
one week, three days, $35.71.
bound to appeal to the most exacting buyer. The terested in the sale play the violins behind a
Wife rubbing head with alcohol dropped some
cabinets manufactured by this enterprising con- screen or where the listener must depend on what
in eye. Disabled one week, $25.
cern are made in both single and double doors he hears in rendering his judgment. Next let
and fitted with patented openers, appeal to every the same test be made at some distance, say the
BANDOLA! CO.'S NEW CATALOG.
ATTRACTIVE LINE OF CABINETS
FOR
" T H E TRIO CORNET
"THE VIENNA WONDER"...,
"MILANO ORGANETTO ACCORDEONS"
WRITE TO
WM. R. GRATZ IMPORT COMPANY, 35 and 37 West 31st St., New York
The Bandola Co., of Portland, Me., have just
issued a catalog describing and illustrating the
Handoia mandolin, the Bandola banjo, and the
Handola guitar. These instruments are con-
structed on a new scientific principle, which in-
sures a rich, singing quality of tone, and are
protected by patents granted to John H. Parker.
The instruments are most attractive in design
and represent many new ideas which deserve
consideration of lovers of these instruments.
As Buegeleisen & Jacobson, 113-115 University
Place, New York, threw out an advertising nov-
elty that attracted attention last year, it is be-
lieved Publicity Manager Schwartz has a "hen on"
again. Being wise, not a word will be said until
it is ready to be launched, and then it will go to
the trade in an effective manner.
NAME
CONN
A.ND T H B
Union Label
ARE SYNONYMOUS
AND THE
SMITH ACADEMY
GUITARS a n d MANDOLINS
Genuine Distinguishing Marks of Superiority
Cannot Be Duplicated lor the Money
Which Will In Future Be Found On All
A trial artier Is all w« ask
Wonder and American Model Band
and Orchestral Instruments
• R I T E FOR A CATALOGUE OF SALABLE GOODS
MADE BY
C. G. CONN COMPANY,
KKS5
Koerber-Brenner Music Company
ST. LOUIS
Exclusively
Wholesale