Music Trade Review

July 5th, 1881.
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164 Music Trade Review THE
MUSICAL
CRITIC AND TRADE
REVIEW.
such others as may occur to you, bearing upon the speedy and economical
distribution of the estates of insolvents, will be received with pleasure by
the Committee.
Respectfully,
H a m b u r g , 2 organs, . . .
238
Rotterdam, 15 organs,
1,100
Rotterdam, 2 piano materials,
75
L o n d o n , 28 organs, . . . . 3,281
3,281
L o n d o n , 1 piano,
. . . .
600
JOHN J. INGALLS,
600
600
Chairman Sub-Committee of Com. on the Judiciary, Bristol, 6 organs,
British
British
British
Africa,
Australia, 6 mus. inst. . 275
Australia. 1 organette, . 25
West Indies, 1 organ,
. 100
1 organ,
55
Total,
£9,419
We have not found time since the receipt of the above communication
Imports.
to give it the full consideration which so important a matter deserves, nor Musical, 89,
814,096-
has there been time enough to obtain fully the views of the trade in regard
to the questions involved. There is no doubt a general opinion in the music
Week ending June 28th, 1881.
trades, as well as in all others, that the establishment of uniform laws on
Exports.
MtXJ
the subject of bankruptcy would be advantageous and the sooner the better.
London, 1 piano,
. . . .
It is, however, a subject which should be well digested by all parties C e n t r a l A m e r i c a , 3 m u s i c a l
250
$ 129 B r e m e n , 3 o r g a n s
interested, and it would please us to have suggestions about it from any of i n s t r u m e n t s ,
800
Chili, 5 pianos
2,513 Genoa, 1 piano,
our readers.
725 Mexico, 2 orguinettes,
. . .
40
Some of the questions may be answered almost without hesitation, for U r u g u a y , 2 p i a n o s , . . . .
50 Mexico, 1 musical instrument, .
25
instance the third question: " Should the amount of indebtedness authorizing H a m b u r g , 1 o r g a n , . . . .
the filing of a petition in voluntary bankruptcy exceed three hundred dol- H a m b u r g , 5 p i a n o s , . . . 1,250
Total,
),414
lars?" We think that it should not only exceed three hundred dollars, but L i v e r p o o l , 1 p i a n o , . . . . 1,010
in no case be less than one thousand dollars, but with reference to this as to L o n d o n , 1 5 o r g a n s , . . . . 2 , 8 2 2
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the other questions we shall endeavor in our next issue to reflect the opinion
Imports.
of a majority of the trade, together with a few humble but honest opinions Musical instruments, etc., 151,
$20,231
of our own.
POUT OF BOSTON.
DECKER Se- SON'S BABY GRAND.
.
Week ending June 17, 1881.
England, organs, . .
Exports.
t,492 Nova Scotia, piano,
. . $350*
Total,
. . . $4,842
Imports.
England, miscellaneous musical instruments,
Week ending June 24th, 1881.
$2,690
Exports.
England, organs, . . . .
"
piano,
. . . .
"
orguinettes,
. .
"
p a r t s of o r g a n s , .
$4,312
600
2,297
1,149
Nova Scotia, etc., orguinettes, $ 42
British Poss. in Australasia,
organs,
6,350
Total,
314,750
Imports.
England, miscellaneous musical instruments,
$2,724
SCARCITY OF BLACK WALNUT.
INCREASE IN THE PRICE—CAUSES OF THE SCAKCITY- -LABGE QUANTITIES EXPORTED-
TO ENGLAND—BLACK WALNUT GOING OUT OF FASHION—PROPOSED STJBSTI-
TUTES.
HE increased scarcity of walnut timber has recently excited the attention
of dealers, several of whom were visited a day or two ago by a reporter.
T
above picture gives a fair idea of a handsome little piano which our " Walnut is growing scarce," said Mr. Ogden, who has been fifty years in
p
JL reporter observed immediately after entering the factory of Decker & the business and is the head of the firm of Ogden & Co., the largest whole-
Son, at the corner of Third avenue and 87th street, in this city, a few days sale lumber dealers in the city. " The price has increased 10 per cent, and
ago.
will eventually reach that of mahogany. The reasons are that it is necessary
"Ah!" exclaimed the reporter, "that is the famous baby grand that to go a longer distance for the wood, and besides it is being exported to
Dr. Tourjee was expecting when I was last in Boston ? "
" Yes," replied theelder Mr. Decker. "We sent one to Dr. Tourjee.
What do you think of it ? "
The reporter examined the handsome case critically, and inspected the
interior construction of the piano. In every part excellent work was dis-
played, and his eye wandered admiringly over the graceful form of the
miniature grand.
" I like it," he replied, "You have shown taste and skill in its construc-
tion. Now let me hear the tone."
TWENTY YEARS WITHOUT ONE DISSATISFIED PURCHASER.
A short trial sufficed to show that the instrument possessed many beau-
tiful qualities of tone. There was a sweetness, power and richness combined
FOR
that was entrancing, and Mr. Decker smiled complacently as a skillful per-
FOR
former ran his fingers over the keys.
MUSIC SCHOLARS
" You may well be proud of that piano, Mr. Decker," said the reporter. MUSIC TEACHERS
our instr u m e n t s
" It ought to make a sensation."
have every require-
" Well," Mr. Decker replied, "We have done our best to make it a they are the best
ment. A tone that
piano worthy of the name which we have built up for our house. We have instruments made.
devised a new and entirely original scale for it, and we have spared neither
is clear, round and
Have
them
sent
expense nor pains in its construction."
full; an action that
" I suppose," remarked the reporter, " that you did not hear from Dr. direct to your pu-
is prompt, elastic
Tourjee concerning its merits. When I was in Boston he had not received pils.
and vigorous, en-
his first baby grand and he expected to sail for Europe within a day or two
courages and de-
of the time I saw him. He is a remarkable man to conduct such a great Avoid t h e ex-
lights the pupil,
affair as the New England Conservatory of Music, to successfully organize pense of double
each year his European excursions, which are splendidly patronized, and to
and aids theteacher
manipulate the business of a music store in combination -with the sale of commissions, and
in the l e s s o n s .
pianos and organs, as he does. It requires tact, a cool brain and sound relieve yourself of
Scholars are easily
judgment. Your New England agency in his hands is prosperous, is it not?" all responsibility
taught every vari-
"Very," replied Mr. Decker. " The doctor seems to have put his heart
ety of exercise,'and
by sending your
into the agency."
readily acquirej a.
" We must remember, too," said the reporter, as he was taking his orders to us.
leave, " that Dr. Tourjee is fortunate in the men he has selected to aid him
correct touch.
in his enterprises. He shows his good judgement in that as in other things.
With such ability as that displayed by Mr. Chase, who is the doctor's faith-
Sent Direct from Factory to Purchaser,
ful ally, and by Charley Osborn, as he is familiarly called, there is every
Avoiding expensive wareroour.s, double commissions and all the costs of traveling salesmen*
chance of success.
Send with your order the guarantee of your Bank, or some responsible business man, that the
instrument will be promptly paid for or returned to us if found unsatisfactory, and we will ship it
for fifteen days' trial.
Purchaser takes no Responsibility till the instrument is received and tested in his.
own house. Stool, Book and Music go with each instrument,
EXPORTS AND IMPORTS.
POBT OP NEW YORK.
MAKING A COMPLETE MUSICAL OUTFIT.
Week ending June 21st, 1881.
Exports.
I
D u t c h E a s t Indies, 2 organs, . $ 120
H a m b u r g , 4 pianos, . . . . 1 , 1 7 0
Liverpool, 8 organs, . .
Liverpool, 2 pianos, . .
Guaranteed for Six Years.
Send for our catalogue giving thousands of testimonials.
.
.
. $ 600
. 1,180
MARCHAL & SMITH, 8 West Eleventh Street, 3 doors from B'way, New Yort