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THE
THE HOHNER ECHOPHONE.
One of the Most
cordeons Ever
M. Hohner.
Powerful and Effective Ac-
Placed on the Market by
"A powerful accordeon with a new tone" is
what M. Hohner, 475 Broadway, New York, terms
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phonograph horn attached. The horn is so fas-
tened to the instrument that the sound of the
reeds passes through the full length of the horn
and thus a remarkable effect is produced. When
the tones strike the brass horn they are rounded
out and vibrate to such an extent that the ordi-
nary accordeon tone is formed into an entirely
new tone. This tone is not as shrill as that
5% x 10% inches and are finished in ebony with
fancy molding. It has double bellows with ten
folds and brass corner protectors, self-acting
spring clasps and metal trimmings. The instiu-
ment has ten keys with bone tops and two basses.
MEXICO'S MUSICAL FREAKS.
Mexico's musical freaks form a delightful
study, equally for the student of ethnology and
for him who seeks only the delight which con-
tact with his fellow-men can bring. They are to
be found everywhere, f.om the boy who climbs
onto the street car in the metropolis and sings
in a rasping voice (that might easily have been
a wondrous sweet one) of how he supports his
aged mother by his singing and plans to go some
time to the conservatory to study (though he
has been at this for long years), to the guilar
players of La Barca, who run violent opposition
on the station platfo:m with Spanish renditions
of "After the Ball" and "McGinty." Every town
has them and every village can raise one if the
stranger stops long enough.
By far the most original, however, not only
in the conception of his scheme but in the won-
derful excellence of his renditions, is the blind
beggar who plays on empty blacking boxes.
The repertoire of this artist (for he can hardly
be called less) includes a number of popular
Mexican songs, such as "La Paloma," "Las Golon-
drinas," "Lindas Mexicanas," the "Hymno Na-
cional," etc. He also plays, on occasions, selec-
tions from "II Trovatore" and other operas, the
simpler things, to be sure, but still classical
music, which no people enjoy more than the
Mexicans.
the "Echophone," one of the latest novelties put
on the market, and which comes in three differ-
ent styles. In other words, it is one of the latest
creations of the progressive Hohner factories.
This instrument is patented and consists of a
regular German model accordeon with a brass
CASE MAKERS ENLARGE PLANT.
which the accordeon ordinarily produces, and will
be found more agreeable to the musical ear. Be-
Mull in & Wendt, piano case manufacturers of
sides giving this new effect, the horn also carries
the sound farther and increases it wonderfully. New Brunswick, N. J., have been compelled to in-
No. 786, the one herewith illustrated, has two crease the capacity of their plant in order to prop-
stops and two sets of reeds. The frames measure erly meet the demands of their growing business.
THE COMING OF THE
HARMONICA BAND
Idea meets with instant success. Dealers receive it
with great enthusiasm and are now engaged in form-
ing clubs all over the country.
Why Don't You, Mr. Dealer
advertise yourself in your own locality by organizing a
Hohner Harmonica Band
A plan which has be^n giv_-n a thorough t r _\st and found prac-
tical as well as simple. Will mean populirity and business for yju
and give you a free Ad. which "Hits the Mark." A booklet issued
by M. IIOIINER.. manufacturer of the Hohner Reed Instruments,
entitled " H O W TO ORCiANlZK. A "HARMONICA HAND," will
explain everything to you and show you how easy it is to carry out
the idea.
THE HOHN'ER HARMONICA BAND
Of the East Side Branch Y. M. C. A., New York City.
THE BOOK IS SUPPLIED FREE OF CHARGE
Address
The
The mentioning of a Harmonica T!and will immediately prompt
the question whetlv r any satisfactory results can be obtained from
an organization of tlvs kind. We. therefore, wish to say that it
would require but a few moments to convince anyone that Hohner
Harmonica Bands are a success if those in doubt were given an
opportunity to hear the b^nd which is in existence in New York
City, and of which we reproduce a photograph. This organization
has been heard at numerous affairs and places in and about New
York City to the delight of the many audiences before which they
have appeared, as well as for the personal pleasure and satisfaction
of the members of the band.
For the purpose of assisting others in organizing a Hohner
Harmonica Band, the Hohner Harmonica Band Bureau was estab-
lished, and is prepared to give all information relative to the start-
ing of organizations. Besides this, a very detailed book has been
published, which embodies all the different points which must be
taken into consideration when organizing a band. This book will
gladly be supplied to any dealer, who is interested in the matter,
and we dare say that by organizing one of these clubs and placing
himself at the head of same, the dealer does not alone stimulate
great interest in Harmonicas in his locality, but also gains for him-
self a valuable publicity among the members of the band, as well
as the people before whom they appear. By pushing the sale of
Harmonicas in your town, you will give the younger set an instinct
for music, which will later on develop into the sales of violins,
pianos or kindred high-class instruments. A-ll correspondence is
earnestly solicited.
HOHNER HARMONICA BAND BUREAU
47S Broadway,
New York