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THE: MUSIC TRADE:
ASSOCIATION IMPOSED UPON.
Tuners Must Now Present Themselves for Ex-
amination in Person Before Receiving a
Certificate from the Musit Trades Association
of London—Sir Herbert Marshall to Enter-
tain With Angelus Recital.
The Music Trades Association at a meeting
held recently in London, Eng., abolished the rule
made effective eighteen months ago, whereby a
tuner could obtain a certificate from the associa-
tion upon a testimonial from some recognized
manufacturer of pianos, the rule reading as fol-
lows:
"That an ordinary M. T. A. tuning certificate
may be obtained by a person twenty-one years
of age or over upon payment of 21s. who pos-
sesses a certificate as to tuning, regulating and
small repairs from a recognized manufacturer
of pianos, in addition to which he must have
had not less than five years' experience in the
trade, and produces a satisfactory reference of
at least two years from his employer, or five
years' continued references from one or more
employers."
It. was discovered that a number of incompe-
tent tuners had obtained testimonials from cer-
tain music houses upon payment of a certain
amount, and it was therefore decided by the
association that in future all candidates must
appear before that body personally and submit to
an examination to determine their ability in
tuning and repairing and their knowledge of
theory.
In commenting upon the subject, the Piano
Journal, of London, had the following to say:
"Several of the members stated that nowadays
many young men thought tuning alone sufficient
to secure them situations in the provinces. This
class of tuner was of very little use to a country
dealer. What the country dealer required was a
tuner capable of doing repair work. In the good
old days of apprenticeship young men leaving the
factory were usually well equipped with the gen-
eral knowledge necessary for country work.
Some of the members present said that they had
the greatest possible difficulty in obtaining at
any price men who could thoroughly repair a
piano and tune it also.
"The discussion on tuning and repairing of
pianos led to a further conversation with regard
to the ability of those who profess and call them-
selves tuners and repairers being able to under-
take repairs to piano players.
"There was no doubt that in the hands of the
unskilled, a piano player—whether of the cabinet
form or an inside player—stands a good chance
of being permanently injured. Having this in
mind, Sir Herbert Marshall kindly offered to
allow his-staff to give a demonstration of the
'Angelus' mechanism, if members of the associa-
tion or their assistants felt disposed to attend.
He said that, other firms interested in the busi-
ness would doubtless do the same if they were
asked. The members present thanked Sir Her-
bert for his kind offer, which they accepted with
pleasure, and Jan. 30 was the date fixed for the
demonstration of the 'Angelus' mechanism."
RELVIEIW
expect to handle about $1,250,000 worth during
the present year. According to Mr. Crandall, the
company is organized on a solid and safe basis,
and will succeed in its effort • to make piano
paper a recognized commercial commodity. The
regulations of the concern aie such that it will
be possible for only thoroughly honest dealers
to take advantage of the benefits offered through
connection therewith.
REMARKABLE CHICKERINQ PIANO
Is That Made by the Great Boston House for
the Celebrated Flower Painter Paul De
Longpre Which Will Unquestionably Prove
One of the Great Attractions in His Superb
Art Gallery—Designed After Empire Period.
(Special to The Review.)
Los Angeles, Cal., Jan. 22, 1908.
The pianos made by the eminent house of
Chickering & Sons, Boston, Mass., have long
been popular in southern California and their
reputation has been considerably enhanced
through the beautiful grand piano built by this
noted Boston house for the celebrated flawer
painter, Paul De Longpre of Hollywood, and
which has been on exhibition in the show win-
dows of the Southern California Music Co. dic-
ing the week. It is the most beautiful example
of the pianomakers' art ever shown in this city.
The design of the piano is of the Empire period,
made in figured mahogany, the decorations are
roses and birds done in oil by Mr. De Longpre.
The piano has required almost eighteen months
in building. The instrument will be placed in
the art gallery of the De Longpre home, wher?
it will undoubtedly attract much attention from
the thousands of tourists who go to view the
famous paintings of the artist. The piano is
not only a real work of art, but from a musical
standpoint is a veritable delight. The tone
quality is superb and the action and tone regu-
lation perfect. It is indeed a credit to Chicker-
ing & Son viewed from every and any stand-
point.
OPTIMISTICJCRELL TALK.
Just of the Right Kind Sent Out by the Krell
Piano Co. in Connection With Krell and
Royal Publicity.
In sending out their two new catalogs, one de-
voted to the Krell and the other to the Royal
pianos, the Krell Piano Co., of Cincinnati, Ohio,
have taken the opportunity of enclosing a most
optimistic letter to the dealers, which should
tend to give them confidence to order liberally
of what is really a superb line of pianos.
Some of the brighest paragraphs in the letter
are as follows:
"The new year has brought us many cheerful
ideas of business for 1908 and we feel that a
concentrated effort should be made by both manu-
facturer and dealer to re-establish confidence.
"Numerous large concerns all over the country
are reopening their plants and re-employing
their men. The banking situation is almost nor-
mal again and 1908 should be a wonderful busi-
ness year. Conditions have so changed that a
E. E. PARSONS ELECTED TRUSTEE.
good, reliable, conservative basis for business is
(Special to Tlie Review.)
a necessity.
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Houston, Tex., Jan. 27, 1908.
"This result of the financial stringency is a
At a meeting of the creditors of the England
providential benefit for both dealer and manu-
Organ and Piano Co., held last week in the offices
facturer alike. It will correct many evV.s and
of Judge Henry L. Borden, referee in bankruptcy,
we can correct any others you may have with
E. E. Parsons was elected trustee to take charge
Krell and Royal pianos.
of the property of the bankrupt company. The
"Buy of them liberally and remember that in
selection was confirmed by Judge Borden and
both lines quality stands behind the gun.
the bond of the receiver was fixed at $10,000.
"The catalogs enclosed herewith bear evidences
Mr. Parsons will relieve F. L. Young, who is in
of this claim and we trust your orders may come
charge of the property as receiver.
forthwith."
ORGANIZED TO HANDLE PIANO PAPER.
STEGER PIANO FOR SEMINARY.
(Special to The Review.)
Chicago, 111., Jan. 27, 1908.
The Commercial Securities Co., of this city,
and of which R. A. Crandall, a local broker, is
president, have reported the purchase of $170,000
worth of piano paper to date, and state that they
A Steger & Sons mission style upright piano
has been installed in the new reading room of
the Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Louis-
ville, Ky. The order was obtained by the Crip-
pen-Allen Piano Co., of that city.
Cabinet, richly-grained San Do-
mingo mahogany, light or dark shade,
in art piano finish. Horn and albums
for 150 records entirely concealed.
Metal parts gold-plated.
Victor-Victrola
$200
a profitable investment for
live piano dealers
This superb instrument—the cabinet
Victor, with concealed horn—is piling up
big profit for hundreds of piano dealers.
Why not get your share?
The Victrola's refined elegance appeals to
the most exacting tastes. Its inexhaustible
Victor repertoire wins the immediate recog-
nition of music lovers.
The Victrola fairly sells itself; creates an
interest in operatic and classical music;
helps to sell the entire line of Victors and
the famous Red Seal records; and by draw-
ing the best people to your salesrooms,
helps every department of your business.
We are advertising the Victrola exten-
sively in all the big monthly magazines.
The demand for the Victrola is growing
every day; and the season is now at its
height. The best time of the year for you
to gather in these rich Victrola profits, in-
addition to your regular Victor business—
is right now.
Don't delay; write us at once for full
particulars about the Victrola, and how to
become a Victor Dealer.
Victor Talking Machine Co.
Camden, N. J.
Use only Victor needles on Victor records.
Berliner
Gramophone
Company
of Montreal
Canadian
Distributors