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THE
JANUARY 18, 1919
MUSIC
TRADE
REVIEW
WOOL RESTRICTIONS REMOVED
NEW BEHLEN CATALOG ISSUED
QUALITY KEYNOTE OF 1919 TRADE
War Trade Board Lifts Restrictions on Impor-
tation of Wool From Non-Enemy Countries
Includes General List of Piano and Organ
Finishes of All Kinds
Grands and Players of Better Grade Have the
Call, Declares Arthur L. Wessell—No Early
Drop in Prices to Be Expected
WASHINGTON, D. C, January 13.—The War
Trade Board has announced that all restric-
tions upon the importation of raw wool and
wool tops, yarns and waste from all non-enemy
countries have been removed. This obviates
the necessity of importers giving to the Gov-
ernment an option to purchase imported wools
at fixed prices, and will also permit the unre-
stricted importation of wools for private ac-
count from Argentina, Uruguay and South
Africa. Heretofore imports of wool from these
countries were confined to those ordered by
the Quartermaster General.
It is still necessary for importers to secure
licenses for the importation of wool, but such
licenses will be issued freely, where no ele-
ment of enemy trade is involved. This re-
moval of restrictions will insure piano men ade-
quate supplies of felt almost immediately.
NO CHANGE IN VARNISH GUM MARKET
A quiet market has prevailed during the past
week so far as varnish gums are concerned, and
no change in the general conditions of the
market has been noted. . There have been few
offers for primary shipment, but importers show
little interest in these at this time, as available
supplies are reported generally sufficient for
current and early requirements. Prices rule firm
for all varieties.
RUBBER BELLOWS CLOTH OF EVERY DESCRIPTION
OUR SPECIALTIES
Rubber Cloths and Tubing
For Automatic Pianos and Piano-Players
L. J. MUTTY CO.
BOSTON, MASS.
Refer all Inquiries to Dept. X
H. Behlen & Bro., the well-known manufac-
turers and distributers of shellac, oils, varnishes
and other supplies, are sending out to the trade
a new catalog in the form of a general list of
their products for piano, organ, furniture manu-
facturers and hardwood finishers. The booklet
practically includes all supplies to be used in the
finishing rooms and should be a handy means of
reference. A featured page tells the story of the
firm's patented varnish crack eradicator, which,
during the last eighteen months, has been a
popular addition to their products.
"The keynote of 1919 business in the piano
trade seems to be quality," said Arthur L. Wes-
sell, vice-president of Wessell, Nickel & Gross,
to The Review recently. "Not only is the vol-
ume large but the great bulk of the business
consists of the higher grade pianos.
"We have felt this demand through the con-
stantly increasing orders for our actions. There
is an unprecedented demand for grand actions
and the section of our factories devoted to the
production of grand actions is particularly
rushed with orders. It would seem that the
FELT MEN DINE SYLVAN 1. STROOCK small grand piano is the piano for the future.
"A large percentage of the business is also
Chief of Felt Section of War Industries Board found in players. Player manufacturers realize
Honored by Trade Members
that to produce the best result in tone and for
durability their player actions should be used
A dinner is to be tendered to Sylvan I. in conjunction with the best of piano actions.
Stroock, of S. Stroock & Co., to-night, Jan-
"I do not believe that a reduction in piano
uary 18, at the Waldorf-Astoria by the entire prices can be expected. I say this for the reason
felt industries. From the outbreak of the war that I do not believe that piano prices have ever
Mr. Stroock's thorough knowledge of the felt been placed high enough when we consider the
industry has been used by the Government, high cost of supplies and the high cost of labor.
which appointed him as chief of the felt section
"The labor situation will gradually correct
of the War Industries Board.
itself. Labor at the present time is plentiful
The felt industries, which are tendering this enough but demands the inflated wages that it
dinner to Mr. Stroock, include the felt piece has received in munition plants. These wages,
goods manufacturers, sheep felt manufacturers, while in keeping with the exigencies of munition
wool hat manufacturers, felt jobbers and the production, cannot be paid by the piano or supply
felt cutting-up trade.
manufacturer. On the other hand, I do not ex-
pect that wages will go down quite to the level
of pre-war days.
"The Wessell, Nickel & Gross plant is already
David A. Smith, who for quite a period was partaking of the exceptional 1919 business and
chief of the Felt Section of the Quartermaster's every effort is being exerted to constantly in-
Department, United States Army, New York crease the production."
City, is now back again at his place as manager
of the Kastern offices of the Standard Felt Co.
DAVID A. SMITH BACK AT DESK
PIANO & PLAYER
HARDWARE, FELTS & TOOLS
ASK FOR CATALOGUE NO. 178
PHONOGRAPH :: CABINET :: HARDWARE
ASK FOR CATALOGUE NO. 179
Let us quote on your " Special' Parts—we have
excellent tacilities for making all manner of
Ironings, Stampings, Small Castings, Wire
Goods, Etc.
HAMMACHER, SCHLEMMER & CO.
NEW YORK SINCE 1848
INVISIBLE HINGES
"OUT OF SIGHT
100
When you fail to
see an unsightly
Hinge protruding
you know "SOSS"
is the answer.
Soss Hinges
emphasize beautiful
wood finishes as
there is no project-
ing metal on either
side of door.
Made in
numerous sizes.
Send for Catalog "S M I
4th AVE. and 13th ST.
SOSS MANUFACTURING CO
435 -H-3 ATLANTIC AVE. BROOKLYN.N.V
A. C. CHENEY PIANO ACTION CO.
Manufacturers off
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PNEUMATIC ACTIONS FOR PLAYER-PIANOS
HIGH-GRADE PIANOFORTE ACTIONS
CASTLETON. NEW YORK