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THE MUSIC TRADE
DECEMBER 7, 1918
43
REVIEW
GOOD DEMAND FOR SAXOPHONES
GODARDS' MUSIC HOUSE EXPANDS
ORDERS FROM ARMY BANDS
C. Bruno & Son, Inc., Report Excellent Trade
in Their "Perfection" Line
Small Goods Department of Syracuse Music
Store Is Enlarged
Phoenix-Kline Music House Receiving Orders
for Supplies From Military Bands
C. Bruno & Son, Inc., New York, musical
merchandise wholesalers and importers, report
the closing of a remarkably active saxophone
business. In fact, according to the sales totals
on the books, the demand for saxophones this
Godards' Music House at 215-217 James
street, Syracuse, N. Y., has for some time been
steadily enlarging several of its departments to
meet the demands of the music trade of this
section. The band and orchestra department
and sheet music department especially have
been enlarged. Chris I'armiter is at the head of
the band and orchestra department and his vast
experience is a great help to those interested in
the different bands and orchestras of this sec-
tion, especially the beginner. Mr. Parmiter has
had a great amount of experience, having played
in the Second United States Cavalry Band, Ring-
ling Bros.' Circus Band, and the well-known
Hager's Concert Band, also the Wheelock Con-
cert Band at Cape May.
Miss Dora Singer, the head of the sheet music
department, is well known in Syracuse and her
ability is a wonderful help to those interested
in piano music.
More testimony of the far-reaching service
given by Syracuse merchants is shown in two
orders received during the past week by the
Phoenix-Kline Music House, which was opened
less than two months ago at 117 West Jefferson
street. One of them was from the Ninth In-
fantry Band, which was located at Camp Syra-
cuse last year and was one of the first to go
overseas and, as everybody knows, they have
been giving a good account of themselves in the
battles that turned the tide which brought about
the signing of the armistice. When this band
marches into German territory they will play
selections purchased through Ben Kline, the live
sheet music merchant, who is rated as one of
the best in the business. Accompanying this
order was a letter of congratulation from Wil-
liam H. Lemay, the bandmaster, upon the open-
ing of the new store. Another order and letter
expressing well wishes came from First Lieu-
tenant George Fairleigh, who is bandmaster for
the Third United States Infantry, now at Eagle
Pass, Tex. The music-loving public has given
•this store considerable attention and the cour-
teous and efficient service augurs well for its
future.
METAL DEVICE FOR PLAYING GUITAR
Bruno "Perfection" Saxophone
year has far exceeded any previous year, and
the company has been obliged to utilize every
resource at its command in order to fill the
orders of its dealers.
One of the most popular lines of saxophones
handled by this house is the Bruno "Perfection"
line, which the dealers state meets with a ready
sale. These instruments are being handled by
Bruno representatives in all parts of the country,
and judging from the orders already received
the demand for "Perfection" saxophones in 1919
bids fair to outdistance the record-breaking 1918
sales.
WASHINGTON, D. C, December 2.—Charles J.
Russell, of Denver, Colo., has been granted
Patent No. 1,280,858 on an improvement in
guitar steels of the metal devices employed in
connection with guitars. The article of this
class heretofore in use so far has consisted of
an approximately rectangular piece of metal
whose corners are sufficiently abrupt to render
the holding of the same uncomfortable while
performing with the instrument. The object is
to provide a device of this class which shall
be shaped to conform to the natural position of
the hand and fingers when the device is in use,
whereby the hand of the performer will be com-
fortable when using the steel with the guitar in
the regular way. A steet which renders the
hand uncomfortable when in use necessarily in-
terferes with the performer's work, as will be
readily understood.
Consult the universal Want Directory of
The Review. In it advertisements are inserted
free of charge for men who desire positions
of any kind.
DEVELOPMENT OF THE UKULELE
This Novel Instrument Has Had a Phenomena]
Popularity During the Past Few Years
It is doubtful if any musical instrument in
the history of mankind has had such a sudden
rise into fame and popularity as the little Ha-
waiian instrument, the ukulele. This little in-
strument first became popular in Hawaii, where
it was used to accompany the native songs and
hulas, gradually finding its way into the States,
through returning tourists, and finally receiving
its big impetus at the time of the world's fair
in San Francisco and the country-wide tour of
"The Bird of Paradise," which had a small Ha-
waiian band.
The instrument has a pleasing quality of tone,
so far as it goes, but the chief reason for its
popularity probably lies in the fact that a few
simple chords can be very easily mastered and
that it is small and light.
FOLD & NEW
Kasparek & Short, who opened a music store
in the O. H. Flory Building, St. Edward, Neb.,
a short time ago, report that they are enjoying
an excellent business.
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