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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
cabinet, and to John F. Stratton's musical string
TWO NEW HOHNER HARMONICAS
and trimming cabinet, thes. 1 two being a complete
Volume of Fifty-two Pages Required to List the
assortment of goods put up in an attractive Just Added to the Comprehensive Line of Those
Up-to-Date Features of the Line of C. Bruno
Instruments Made and Sold by the House of
counter cabinet. The cost of these cabinets with
.<&. Son, Inc.—A Valuable and Interesting Ad-
M. Hohner—Termed the "1915 Exposition
the retail prices, showing the l rofit to the dealer,
dition to Regular 400-Page Catalog.
Band De Luxe"—Have Excellent Tone.
mark th.'se two assortments as excellent proposi-
tions for a dealer.
Al. Hohner, 114 East Sixteenth street, New York,
Necessitated because of the many new articles
The catalog represents the usual Bruno high
the
well-known harmonica and accordeon manu-
added' to the immense stock of C. Bruno & Son, quality, the paper being of excellent grade with
facturer, announced this week the addition to his
Inc., 351-ool3 Fourth avenue, New York, the cor- good printing. White paper is used throughout
poration has issued a volume known as "Supple- with black ink, while th> cover of brown stock, comprehensive harmonica line of two new models
ment A," which is a publication of fifty-two pages, antique finish, printed in two colors, brown and which, judging from the enthusiastic comments of
those members of the trade who have seen them,
being additional to the big 400-page regular cat- scarlet.
will achieve signal success. These two new Hohner
alog. Therein are found all the latest and fast-
mouth
organs are designated as "191T) Exposition
est selling musical instruments and supplies.
MANY DRAWBACK CLAIMS.
Band De Luxe" models, one of them being a full
In perusing this volume, special text is noticed
concert harp and the other a large-sized tremolo
calling attention to the fact that the European war One Result of the Increased Exports from This
model.
Country to Foreign Points.
has at the present time completely stopped the
The name chosen for these new harmonicas is a
importation of musical merchandise of foreign
timely and appropriate one, and although the "1915
manufacture and that a scarcity of these goods
The big exports from this country on account
Exposition Band De Luxe" will be added to the
is certain until the termination of the war. "Con- of the war are reflected in the increasing demands
general Hohner line, sales activities will be con-
1
d'lions may change, but we advis. 'better safe than on the Government by manufacturers for draw-
centrated to a great extent on the Western and
sorry,' and we urge dealers to anticipate their re- back allowances on ingredients entering into the
Coast markets, where the Panama-Pacific Exposi-
quirements" is a significant statement found on the make-up of articles sent abroad. This feature be-
tion is not only a subject of general interest but an
cover.
came noticeable at the close of last year, and each
event of individual pride. From present indications
month since has become more pronounced. At the
A revised price list of Hohner harmonicas and
the demand for the new Hohner models on the
accordeons is valuable information, found on page present time many new names of manufacturers Coast and near-by territory will exceed all previous
four, while special pages are devoted to Sousa's are appearing in the drawback list of applications, anticipations, and this popularity will doubtless con-
which is taken to mean by customs officers that
Band harmonicas, "Lyra" accordeons and "Sante
tinue long after the Fair comes to a close. The
Marsala" Italian model accordeons. Considerable many American producers who, heretofore, seldom
"lm.") Exposition Band De Luxe" harmonicas can
spaca is given to violin cases, bows, chin rests, or never appeared as exporters are reap'ng the ben- be reta : led at 75 cents for the full concert model
efit of the war supply buying.
shoulder rests, pegs, strings, etc.
and $1 for the large-sized tremolo harp, these
Of all applications made for drawbacks, those prices affording the dealer a substantial profit.
The "Orpheum" line of banjos, tango-banjos,
banjo-mandolins and quartet instruments are fea- for the return of duties paid on the importation of
Aside from their constructional merit and tonal
tured promiiKiitly, there being illustrations and d-- automobile material lead.
qualities, which are in keeping with the long-estab-
scriptions of the various styles. This line of in-
l'shed Hohner standard, one of the most striking
struments is patented and its sale is exclusively
BRIDGE FOR MUSICAL INSTRUMENT. and attractive features of these new Hohner har-
confined to the House of Bruno. Similar atten-
monicas is the blending of the official colors of the
(Special to The Review.)
tion is also given to the "Bruno" and "Lyra" lines
WASHINGTON, D. C, May 17.—Albert Shutt. To- Panama-Pacific Expositon in both the covers of
of mandolins and' guitars, while the "American"
the mouth organs and in their containers. The
guitars in jumbo size present a pleasing appear- peka, Kan., was last week granted Patent No. 1,- official Fair colors are pastel red, Oriental blue and
188,803
for
a
Bridge
for
Stringed
Musical
Instru-
ance. In "American" guitars is a twelve-string
burnt orange, and these three colors make a com-
instrument for producing an unusually large ments, which has for its object to provide a bridge bination that is harmonious and most pleasing to
of
a
simple
construction
and
which
can
be
con-
volume of tone. Th_" demand for the many styles
the eye. The covers of the "1915 Exposition Band
of banjos, mandolins, guitars has gained consider- veniently adjusted to a particular musical instru-
De Luxe" harmonicas feature a design embracing
ment
and
the
strings
thereof
at
the
will
of
the
ably during the past few months, and the special
the Exposition colors which is remarkably effective
operator
or
user.
emphasis placed upon the many trade-marked in-
The invention contemplates, among other fea- and artistic. The lettering on the covers is vividly
struments of this character by Bruno & Sons is
tures,
the provision of a bridge preferably consist- brought out, and the entire lithographic design, in
for the specific reason of calling attention to the
ing
of
two parts and a series of adjustable string addition to being permanent, represents the acme
dealer that trade can be secured and profits made
rests
upon
which the strings are adapted to lie of perfection in this particular branch of the in-
by those merchants energ.'tic enough to take ad-
dustry. The hinged boxes in which these new
and
across
which
they extend, the said two-part
vantage of not only buying the right goods at
models are contained feature the Exposition colors
body
of
the
bridge
being
so
arranged
and
con-
proper prices, but of increasing their profits.
structed that it can be dressed down or adjusted to in a unique design, being striking to a degree.
Other sections of the catalog are devoted to a musical instrument when the same is initially
brass instruments, drummers' accessories, music placed thereon and then at a later time can again
WEYMANN&SON
stands, leather cases, roller organs, polish, etc.
be dressed down or adjusted to compensate for
Incorporated
Among the new goods are also found several
what is known in the art as the settling of the in-
Manufacturers of
models of piano and player benches, player roll strument.
The Famous
cabinets, scarfs, covers, etc., as well as filing sys-
Weymann Mandolutes and
tems for talking machine records, talking machine
"Keystone
State" Instruments
COLLABORATOR WANTED.
cabinets, needle holders, Victrola covers, electric
1010 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.
signs for advertising purposes and record holders.
An ad appeared in a metropolitan paper read-
As the trade knows, Bruno & Son are wholesale ing as follows:
distributers for Victor talking machines and rec-
"Wanted.—A collaborator, by a young play-
ords.
wright. The play is already finished; collaborator
tc furnish board and lodging until play is pro-
Particular attention is called to the "Bruno" Per-
fection gut string and Birmingham steel string duced."
ISSUES SUPPLEMENTARY CATALOG.
Manufacturers, Importers
Publishers. Largest and
most complete stock of
Musical Merchan-
dise i n t h e
trade.
ATTRACTIVE
SPECIALTIES
Modem
Serrice
AUGUST MULLER
and J. HEBERLEIN, VIO-
LINS, VIOLAS AND CELLOS
MITTENWALD VIOLIN STRINGS
SEND FOR COMPLETE CATALOG
B
UEGELEISEN
& JACOBSON
113-115 University Place
NEW YORK
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Strings
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lational Musical String Co.
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EXCELSIOR
DRUMS ™ STANDARD
Some dealer* may lay that they coat more than
other*.
Excelsior drum* cost more because they are
worth more. Cost more to make.
We could make them cost less by using; oheaper
material, use less care In making 1 them, and dis-
pense with the new patented improvements.
If we did, however, Excelsior Drums would not
be the Standard as they are to-day. Writ* for
catalogue.
EXCELSIOR DRUM WORKS
A., a. SOISTMAN, Vice-Pros, and Gen. Manager,
01KSBK, V. J.
Tenth and Market Streets,