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THE: MUSIC TRADE
TRADE ABOVE NORMAL
REVIEW
VIOLIN EXPERT TO VISIT CANADA.
41
B. & J. SUMMER ANNOUNCEMENT.
In the Musical Merchandise Field for the Sum- W. E. Hill, of the Famous London House of
mer Months—Canada Becoming a Big Pur-
That Name and a Violin Expert of Interna-
chaser of Small Goods of All Kinds—Im-
tional Standing, to Visit R. S. Williams, the
provement in Western and Southern States
Prominent Toronto Jobber, in the Fall.
More Apparent Every Day.
Buegclcisen & Jacobson, 113 University place,
New York, have issued a neat, attractive, holiday
folder to the trade describing a line line of staple
musical merchandise with which B. & J. is over-
stocked, and which is being closed out below cost
(Special to The Review.)
to make room for the new goods which are arriv-
Business in the musical merchandise field in-
Toronto, Can., July 1, 1912. ing rapidly.
stead of suffering with the arrival of summer heat,
R. S. Williams, of the R. S. Williams Co., Ltd.,
In discussing the matter with The Review Mr.
seems to remain about normal. Conditions are of this city, expects a visit from a distinguished
Buegeleisen said: "In accordance with the annual
practically unchanged from what they were two Londoner and violin expert in the early fall. W. custom of 'blowing things to pieces' around July 4
months ago. Several of the large New York
E. Hill, the gentleman in question, is one of we have cut prices relentlessly on an overstock of
houses have told The Review during brief inter- Europe's noted connoisseurs of violins and is head
accordeons and violins. The regular prices are now
views that they anticipate no serious let-up in the of W. E. Hill & Sons, a house whose record of
on vacation." Then he knowingly added: "The
summer trade. Those houses selling band and
existence as musical instrument dealers goes back
dealers who took advantage of the previous over-
campaign novelties and instruments are especially
to 1660—in fact, it is one of the oldest firms of
stock sale are now enjoying a run of 'long profits,'
busy just now. Many new parks are b;ing opened
violin makers and dealers in Europe.
and the present offer will certainly not be over-
and many old parks are organizing bands for sum-
looked by the few who were a bit tardy in ordering
mer amusement. This, of course, all goes to boom
FEATURING BAND INSTRUMENTS.
before, as the quantities are now limited."
the small goods business and helps to offset any
The small goods department of Byron Mauzy,
dullness which this season of the year might other-
GIVE UP SMALL GOODS LINE.
of San Francisco, has been "done over," and a
wise bring.
Trade is evenly divided, and all sections of the special new stock of goods installed. A feature of
The Schiller Piano Co., of Decatur, 111., has
country are contributing a proportionate amount. the department hereafter will be that of equipping sold out its stock of sheet music and small goods,
Canada is particularly active, and the small goods bands. The month of June was particularly pro- and will devote its energies hereafter entirely to
business in this progressive country appears to be ductive of business in band instruments, the house the handling of pianos.
gaining steadily. If orders are any criterion our supplying three organizations during the month.
neighbors over the border think highly of the qual- Specialties in old violins and 'Cellos will be an-
The Wilkinson Piano Co., with stores in Joliet
ity of small goods from the American side. One other feature of the department. Byron Mauzy is
and
Morris, 111., has closed its branch in Streator.
a
member
of
the
San
Francisco
Board
of
Super-
firm quoted the per cent, of increase in Canadian
sales for the past two years; it was large and en- visors, and as a result of his efforts the city coun-
couraging, and goes to show what the opportunity cil has voted an appropriation of $10,000 for sup-
plying band music for the small parks of the city.
amounts to in Canada when properly cultivated.
is our best adTertlsement and musi-
The South, which has been quiet, is recovering
cians using YORK instrument! are
—satisfied.
YORK instruments hare
from the effects of the floods and cloudbursts FIND CREMONA VIOLIN OF DATE OF ,1720.
been tested In the grind of experience,
which put a damper on spring and early summer
wltb tbe fire of a public musical opin-
(Special to The Review.)
ion, and have not been found wanting.
business, and is coming to the front with a largely
This test has covered a period of 80
New Brunswick, N. ]., June 29, 1912.
years and each year has made YORK
increased volume. The outlook down there is con-
a greater success. Does this mean
Dr. Patrick Morrogh-Shannon of this city, while
anything to you? If you are on tb»
siderably brighter than was anticipated, with pros- packing .the effects of his daughter, Miss Mignan
anxious seat we want you to
pects of at least an average year to follow.
"LET US PROVE I T "
M. Shannon, who became the wife of Alton P.
The East and West are fully up to standard, and
Swan, of New York, at the Hotel Buckingham,
by sending our catalogue a n i dealers' proposition. Do
It today or some live one may do you out of your
continue to produce the customary amount of
New York, Wednesday, to send to her new home
chance.
trade. Salesmen returning from western trips are in Berlon, N. H., came across a Cremona violin,
enthusiastic over the briskness of business, and bearing the date of 1720. It was givem to the J. W. York & Sons, Grand Rapids, Mich.
say that conditions are above normal.
physician's daughter when she and her mother
A. D. W. Chalker, music dealer of Essex, Conn., were entertained at Court in Sweden several years
has purchased a new auto truck for the use of his ago, and upon returning to this country it was put
away for safety and forgotten until brought to
business.
light when the house was overhauled. The physi-
cian will have it appraised.
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