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MUSIC TRADE
REVIEW
MASON & HAMLIN AS LEADER.
UNIQUE VENEER MATCHING.
The Wilkin-Redman Co., of Columbus, O., the
Latest to Fall in Line—Have Placed Big
Initial Order for These Instruments—Growth
in Demand for Artistic Pianos.
Christman Piano Co. Making Specialty of
Circassian Walnut Cases—Handsome Effects,
One of Which Is Shown Herewith.
One of the
Notwithstanding the apparent popularity of the
commercial piano, for which undoubtedly there is a specialty of
a large field, it must not be overlooked that the pianos is the
demand for high grade, artistic pianos is also in- sive factories
creasing.
This is corroborated by reports of leading piano
merchants*showing that as the country develops
in musical taste and appreciation, the people want
pianos that are thoroughly representative and nec-
essary to their enjoyment—instruments of the
highest grade that reflect to the fullest extent the
progress of American manufacture in the domain
of piano making.
For instance, within the last twelve months the
Mason & Hamlin Co. has not only been increasing
its output of pianos, but has added a number of
new and important representatives to its list that
augurs well for the large volume of trade which
this house will enjoy the coming fall and winter.
During the past week the Wilkin-Rcdman Co..
of Columbus, O., has taken the Mason & Hamlin
piano as its leader, and intends giving this instru-
ment the representation that its merits deserve. A
large initial order was placed.
piano firms which are now making
Circassian walnut pianos and player-
Christman Piano Co., whose exten-
are at 597 East 137th street, New
$75,000,000.
RECEIVER FOR BAYLY BUSINESS.
On the Application of Creditors Chas. B. Bayly,
Trading as John F. Ellis & Co., Washington,
D. C , Was Petitioned Into Bankruptcy and
Walter Brandenburg Appointed Receiver.
(Special to The Review.)
Washington, D. C, July 29, 1912.
On the application of creditors of Charles B.
Bayly, trading as John F. Ellis & Co., Justice
Wright in the Bankruptcy Court Friday appointed
F. Walter Brandenburg receiver of the business at
M7 Pennsylvania avenue, northwest, pending the
selection of a trustee in bankruptcy. Mr. Bayly
consented to the appointment of the receiver. The
bond of the receiver was fixed at $7,500.
The order is based on a petition in involuntary
bankruptcy filed by M. E. Schoening, the Pease
Piano Co. and the National Bank of Washington.
The merchant owes $12,500 to the bank, $2,000 to
the piano company, and $177.16 to Mr. Schoening.
The charge is made that Mr. Bayly is insolvent,
and July 17 admitted in writing his inability to pay
his debts and his willingness to be adjudged bank-
rupt.
Justice Wright cited Mr. Bayly to show cause
August 10 why he should not be declared bank-
rupt. He also authorized the receiver to continue
the business until a meeting of the creditors is held.
Attorneys Brandenburg & Brandenburg ap-
peared for the petitioning creditors.
JUDGE DILLON REFUSES TO RUN
As Republican Nominee for Governor of Ohio
Because the Party Is So Badly Divided—
Roosevelt Overruled Advisers Who Wanted
to Endorse the Judge—So There You Are.
VITAPHONE SALES CO. INCORPORATED.
(Special to The Review.)
Columbus, O., July 30, 1912.
Judge Edmund B. Dillon, son-in-law of the late
Calvin Whitney and brother-in-law of Warren C.
Whitney, vice-president of the A. B. Chase Co.,
Norwalk, O., who, as already reported in The Re-
view, was nominated as the Republican candidate
for the Governor of Ohio at the State Convention
last month, has announced his withdrawal from
the ticket, his reason being the determination of
the Roosevelt people to put up a third ticket in the
State.
Judge Dillon's announcement came in a tele-
gram from Mackinac Island, where he is spending
the Summer. The telegram said:
"My written declination, placed in the hands of
Chairman Burton was not read to the convention,
and I accepted the nomination in the full pre-
sumption and belief that my acceptance would
mean a united party and a single ticket in Ohio.
All endeavor in that behalf has failed, despite the
kind offices of my friends in each following of the
party. The measure of justice due me, even
though a mere individual, requires my resignation
as nominee for Governor, and the same will be
presented to the State Central Committee at its
next meeting, Wednesday."
The nomination of Judge Dillon was made
against his own wish. When the delegates were
gathered for the State Convention he steadfastly
refused to allow his name to be used in con-
nection with the Governorship, wanting only the
nomination for Judge of the Supreme Court.
Warren G. Harding started the stampede to
Judge Dillon when, appearing dramatically on the
platform after the second ballot, he proposed that
the Judge should be nominated by acclamation.
The Dillon boom, once started, never abated, and
the candidate who had been considered only as a
remote possibility at the opening of the convention
was nominated on the fifth ballot.
Judge Dillon thought when he was nominated
that his selection marked the end of the new
party movement in this State, and in a brief
speech to the convention accepting the nomination,
he said: "I will give to the party and the people
of the State the best that is in me."
The Judge's decision now not to run is due
solely to the fact that Col. Roosevelt has delivered
to his Ohio supporters instructions to arrange for
putting a new party ticket in the field, and not en-
dorse Judge Dillon.
of the commercial activity that has started with
the beginning of the big crop movement.
The Kansas wheat crop alone is worth about
Unique Circassian Walnut Veneers Used on
Christman Pianos.
York. Particular attention is paid to the match-
ing of these veneers, and none but expert artisans
are employed to do this work. Henry Christman,
the energetic managing director of the company,
has this work under his special supervision, over-
seeing each panel or case as the veneer is being
put on. The accompanying illustration shows some
of the unique matching which is done at the Christ-
man factory.
In the lower center of this panel may be seen
the head of a dog with the ears standing up-
right, and in each and every Christman piano which
has a Circassian veneer case may be seen figures
which resemble human beings and other animals.
Henry Christman stated this week that their busi-
ness for the summer had gone beyond their ex-
pectations, and that they have been especially busy
in the player line, the Christman Attachable player
having gained rapidly in popularity, dealers all
over the country sending in inquiries regarding the
player proposition of the company.
$75,000,000 IN KANSAS WHEAT.
Piano Men and Merchants Generally Through-
out Kansas Enthusiastic Over the Prospects
for Abundant Crops and Good Prices Which
Promise Prosperity in the Middle West.
(Special to The Review.)
Kansas City, Mo., July 29, 1912.
Wherever you go in this section these days,
whether among piano men or merchants handling
any other line, you find optimism, for with the
biggest wheat crop on record, a favorable season
thus far for a heavy corn crop, unusualy large
hay crops already put up, a favorable outlook for
cotton, abundant yield of most fruits, and re-
munerative prices for all commodities, a big sea-
son is ahead for the railroads, the merchants, the
bankers, and all branches of industry in the Mid-
dle West.
Wheat worth $2,500,000, in 2,500 cars, was mar-
keted in Kansas City last week. The live stock
receipts were valued at about the same sum. A
multitude of minor commodities added several
hundred thousand dollars more to the money paid
for Western products. They give some indication
(Special to The Review.)
Grand Rapids, Mich., July 29, 1912.
The Vitaphone Sales Co., with $50,000 author-
ized, $25,000 subscribed and $5,000 paid in capital,
filed articles of incorporation at Lansing to-day to
engage in the manufacture and sale of musical in-
struments. Those interested are Burt K. Chaffee,
Glen D. Chaffee and Cecil E. Ambrose.