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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
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INCREASE REPORTED INJEXPOKTS; IMPORTS DECREASE
Exports of Musical Instruments for Eight Months Ending February 28, 1917, $260,090 More Than
Total for Same Period in 1916—Imports Show Loss During Same Period of $32,178—Fig-
ures Regarding Trade in Player-Pianos, Music Rolls, Piano Players and Small Goods
WASHINGTON, D. C, April 16.—The summary
of exports and imports of the commerce of the
United States for the month of February, 1917,
the latest period for which it has been com-
piled, has just been issued as follows:
The dutiable imports of musical instruments
during February, 1917, amounted to $45,194, as
compared with $45,429 worth which was im-
ported the same month of 1916. The eight
months' total ending February, 1917, showed im-
portations valued at $336,121, against $368,299
worth of musical instruments imported during
the same period in 1916, and $887,116 in 1915.
This gives a decrease in imports for the eight
months of $32,178.
The total domestic exports of musical instru-
ments for February, 1917, amounted to $217,434,
as compared with $305,955 for the same month
of the previous year. The eight months' ex-
portation of musical instruments amounted to
$2,456,197, as against $2,196,107 for the same
period of 1916, and $1,209,049 in 1915. This
shows an increase in exports for the eight
months of $260,090.
Of the aggregate exportations in February
there were 126 organs, valued at $5,810, as
compared with 268 organs in 1916, valued at
$12,054. The eight months' total showed that
we exported 1,680 organs, valued at $100,593,
as against 2,536 organs, valued at $154,009, for
the same period in 1916, and 2,376 organs,
which were valued at $126,794, during 1915.
Tn February, 1917, we exported 572 pianos,
valued at $98,974, as compared with 694 pianos,
valued at $120,724, for the same period of the
previous year. The eight months' total shows
7,709 pianos, valued at $1,170,360, as compared
with 5,571 pianos, valued at $1,040,370,* exported
in the same period in 1916 and 2,535 pianos,
valued at $491,745, sent abroad during the same
period in 1915.
Of the aggregate exportations there were
48 piano players, valued at $15,770, in Feb-
ruary, 1916. For the eight months' period 77
of these instruments, valued at $20,487, were
sent abroad, as compared with 171, valued at
$47,091, in 1916, and 166, valued at $36,860, sent
abroad during 1915.
The exports of player-pianos show that 123
Smith,
Barnes
and
Strohber
Company
CHICAGO
Over 145,000 Pianos
in American Homes and
All Giving Satisfaction
MONEY MAKERS FOR THE DEALER
Write for Catalogues and Prices
of these instruments, valued at $41,592, were
exported during February, as compared with 166,
valued at $54,817, exported in February, 1916.
The eight months' total shows that 1,372 player-
pianos, valued at $440,405, were exported dur-
ing 1917, as compared with 684 player-pianos,
valued at $219,554, in 1916, and 818, valued at
$209,326, in 1915.
The exports of perforated music rolls for the
month of January amounted in value to $5,854,
as compared to $6,208 in February, 1916. The
eight months' total amounted in value to
$57,349, as compared with $35,109 in exports for
the same period in 1916, and $47,046 in 1915.
The value of all other instruments and parts
thereof sent abroad during February, 1917,
amounted to $65,204, as compared with $96,382
in 1916. The total exports for the eight
months under this heading foot up $667,003, as
against $699,974 exported during the same period
of last year and $297,278 in 1915.
BACON PIANO CO. TO EXHIBIT
President W. H. P. Bacon Announces Exhibit of
Bacon Line at Music Show in Chicago—De-
scriptive Booklet of Points of Interest in
Windy City Accompanies Letter
President Win. H. P.. Bacon, of the Bacon
Piano Co., 620 West Fifty-first street, New York,
has just sent a letter to the trade calling atten-
tion to the exhibit of Francis Bacon pianos,
player-pianos, grands and reproducing pianos
which will be shown at the National Music
Show to be held at the Chicago Coliseum next
month. Enclosed with the letter is an informa-
tive little booklet issued by the Chicago Asso-
ciation of Commerce, containing much informa-
tion concerning Chicago, and specially prepared
for the guidance of visiting piano men. The
booklet contains brief descriptions of the vari-
ous points of interest in Chicago, together with
a list of the best hotels and their rates. The
center of the booklet contains a two-page map
showing the central location of Chicago when
compared with the great industrial section of
the country. The back cover contains a map of
the loop section, showing the location of the
Convention headquarters and also the location
of the Coliseum where the National Music Show
will be held. President Bacon's letter is as
follows:
"Dear Sir: The enclosed descriptive booklet
of the city of Chicago serves a good purpose
at this opportune moment.
"It is a special reminder of the approaching
national conventions of piano manufacturers,
merchants and travelers, with headquarters at
the Congress Hotel, and of the National Music
Show to be held at the Coliseum.
"You should set aside the week of May 21 to
attend these conventions and to visit the Na-
tional Music Show. You will see old friends
and make new ones. You will receive and ex-
change selling ideas; while at the Music Show
many interesting exhibits and novelties to our
trade will be ready for your inspection.
"At Booth 30 will be exhibited the Francis
Bacon pianos, player-pianos, grand pianos and
reproducing pianos. It will be worth your while
to come just to see and hear this new Francis
Bacon reproducing piano, licensed under Welte-
Mignon patents, and to study the selling pos-
sibilities of this instrument.
"We will be prepared to give you a hearty
welcome. At the same time, we would like to
know in advance how many friends we can count
upon meeting. Therefore, advise us, please, on
the enclosed postal card if we can be on the
lookout for you. Yours very truly,
"WM. H. P. BACON, President."
Smith, Barnes & Strohber Go.
1873 Clybourn Avenue
CHICAGO
Henry Bolentine, for many years employed by
Chas. J. Orth, piano dealer of Milwaukee, Wis.,
died last week from an attack of heart trouble.
Quality
YEARS of concentra-
ted effort; c e a s e l e s s
striving after higher
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ment of this or that
feature as experience
has dictated—have re-
sulted in a line that is,
above all else,
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MUSICAL excellence
has improved with the
incorporation of su-
perior mechanical feat-
ures, until, in quality,
the C O I N O L A has
become
Dominant
OPERATORS PIANO
COMPANY
LOUIS M. SEVERSON, Pres.
Glybourn Ave. and Osgood St.
CHICAGO, ILL.