Music Trade Review
Issue: 1885 Vol. 9 N. 6 - Page 6
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MUSIC TRADE REVIEW.
WM, TONK & BRO., NEW YORK, SECURE
THE AGENCY OF THE HERRBURGER-
SCHWANDER ACTION.
ENTLEMEN : —We have the pleasure of announc-
ing that we have succeeded in procuring the
agency for the United States of the celebrated
piano Actions from the house of Herrburger-Schwan-
der, Paris.
The reputation of their Actions is so well establish-
ed that it is hardly necessary to comment on their
general qualities. It is conceded that they have no
superior, if equal, in the world. However, as it may
be of interest to manufacturers to have their pecu-
liarities and patented improvements explained, we
will here briefly do so.
Every part of these Actions is made from the very
best material that can be obtained, and with the ut-
most precision and care. The lumber employed for
the different members is of the very best quality,
thoroughly seasoned by exposure to all temperature
for a number of years (never less than six years), and,
further, by a seasoning process of the firms own in-
vention. The flanges, or pivot forks, upon which
so much depends, are made from an extremely hard
and tough wood found in certain parts of France
only.
Aside from the general fine quality of the Herrbur-
ger Schwander Actions, the firm has introduced many
improvements patented in this country and in Europe.
We here make reference to style R Actions.
Among the advantages this Action offers, are the
following : No tapes are used ; the touch is greatly
improved; the escapement is smooth and free; the
repetition is prompt and rapid; it can be easily
regulated and is very durable.
By the use of the peculiarly shaped hammerbutt
and jack a smooth and prompt escapement is created,
and hence, also an enhanced repetition power, and
a smooth and easy touch. By a test by mechanical
means it has been proven that this Action is capable
of 800 repetitions per minute.
This Improvement, together with an improved
hammerbutt-catch, which is placed on an even line
with the hammerbutt, places the hammer in full
control of the player from the instant it leaves the
hammer-rail, until it strikes the strings; and after
the hammer rebounds from the string, it is again
firmly held in place.
In consequence of these improvements, the player
is enabled to produce the most delicate effects. The
hammer cannot block and the repetition power is
vastly improved. It has also the advantage of mak-
ing the actions very durable, as the unsteady, quiv-
ering action on the pivot at each blow is obviated.
The dampers ot this Action are so arranged that
they can be regulated to any slant, without unscrew-
ing or changing the pivot fork which supports the
same.
The firm of Herrburger-Schwander has also re-
cently invented and patented in the United States and
in Europe action rails, made entirely of wrought iron.
The advantage of such rails is quite evident to every
practical piano-maker. These rails will not get out
of shape, will not warp or split, and will avoid over-
turned screws, and many other disadvantages com-
mon to the ordinary wood rails, or rails covered with
metal.
We beg to have it understood that the Herrburger-
Schwander Actions are in no way complicated by
reason of these improvements, but that they are as
simple as the ordinary actions, and can be easily reg-
ulated.
G
r of one-third of
the paid-up capital stock of the Geo. D. New-
hall Co., declare that his company is in a state
WILLIAM TONE & BRO.,
of discord. The company is prospering in music
Agents for the United States and Canada. dealing, at 56 W. Fourth street. Mr. Newhall, by a
petition filed in the courts this afternoon, says that
THE D'AQUIN BAND.
the board of directors of the company, consisting of
Wm. H. Doane, L. D. Bigelow, John R. DeCamp
R. VICTOR NEPPERT, who is interested with and Joseph R. Brown, are in an irrepressible discord
Prof. D'Aquin in the organization of a mili- as to conducting, managing and settling the business,
tary band for the New Orleans Exposition, and that there is imminent danger that the majority
has returned to New Orleans from a trip here for the of the Board will dispose of the entire property for
purpose of engaging musicians and to perfect the much less than its real value, as they have threaten-
band. He informs us that he has been remarkably ed to do. This would be an irreparable loss to Mr.
successful in his efforts, and has secured some re- Newhall, and a defeat of the objects of the company.
markably fine talent. He says the visitors to the Mr. Newhall further declares that one of the di-
Exposition will have the pleasure of hearing one of rectors proposes by this means to own all the com-
the finest array of talent ever presented in any one pany's assets, with a view to conducting the business
city, among which are Jules Levy, Theodore Koch, himself without attention to Mr. Newhall's right or
A. Liberati, W. Northcott, Fred. N. Innis, T. N. Cur- interests. To this Mr. Newhall objects, and he asks
rill, Signor Rafayalo, Signor Salvator De Carlo, the courts to enjoin the sale of the property, to
Fred Lax, Signor Luigi Schneider, and E. A. Le- appoint a receiver to take possession of all the com-
pany's property, and to order the discordant directors
febvre.
to deliver up all its moneys, accounts, papers, books,
S. M. MILLIKIN RETIRES FROM THE
notes, checks, ifec.—Cincinnati Evening Post, Oct. 12.
Cordially inviting your favors, we remain,
Very respectfully,
M
HAINES & WHITNEY CO.
HE following communication, which we received
a few days ago, fully explains itself :
T
182 and 184 WABASH AVENUE,
|
CHICAGO, October 6, 1885. j
We beg to announce that Mr. S. M. Millikin has
sold his interest in the Haines & Whitney Company
and resigned the office of Secretary and Treasurer,
and that Mr. Thos. Floyd-Jones has been elected
Secretary and Treasurer of the company.
HAINES & WHITNEY COMPANY.
We regret very much that Mr. Millikin has taken
this step, but whatever pursuit he hearafter pursues
he will have our best wishes. Mr. Millikin is a con-
scientious business gentleman, and during his con-
nection with the Haines & Whitney Company, worked
with untiring zeal for the company. Much of the
success of the concern to-day is due to his efforts.
Mr. Jones, who succeeds Mr. Millikin, is a son-in-
law of Mr. N. J. Haines, Sr., and fully qualified to
fill the important position.
THE JOHN L. SULLIVAN OF THE MUSIC
TRADE.
A. FISHER, piano and organ dealer, of Lin-
coln, 111., recently gave some beautiful illus-
• trations of the manly art upon the person of
the editor of the Journal. Fisher weighs 127 pounds,
and his opponent touches the balance at 187 pounds.
The editor spoke of the piano dealer as "a spider-
legged piano dude come down from Chicago lately."
Mr. Fisher was arrested for assault, the jury found
A
FACTORY SUGGESTIONS.
(Scientific American).
A. J. V. desires a recipe for mahogany stain. A.
In order to produce a dark mahogany stain : Boil %
pound of madder and 2 ounces of logwood in 1 gallon
of water, and brush well over the wood while hot;
when dry, go over the whole with pearl ash solution,
2 drachms to the quart. For a lighter stain: Put
2 ounces of dragon's blood, well bruised, into 1 quart
of oil of turpentine; let the bottle stand in a warm
place, shake frequently, and, when dissolved, steep
the wood in the mixture.
NON-ADVERTISERS, BEWARE T
A merchant alone in a desolate store
Sang "Willow, tit-willow, tit-willow!"
I said to him, " Why are you pacing the floor,
Singing 'Willow, tit-willow, tit-willow 1 ?"
" Alas?" he replied as he smothered his cries,
" I thought it was nonsense to advertise,
And now I've no custom at all but the flies.
Oh, willow, tit-willow, tit-willow!"
FRASIER * SMITH,
Pianoforte
HAMMER COVERERS,
BEHR BROS. & CO.,
330 MAIN ST.,
Cambridgeport, Mass.
New Patent Harmonic Upright.
The Greatest Perfection yet attained in the Art
of Piano-forte Making.
Unequalled for Singing Quality and Volume
ot Tone.
Warerooms, IS East 14th Street.
Factory, 292, 294, 296 & 298 Eleventh Ave., cor. 29th St., U. Y.
Having made new and
i m p o r t a n t improve-
ments in our machinery,
we are now prepared to
supply pianoforte man.
ufacturers with reliable
Hammers at short no-
tice.
-- digitized with support from namm.org
THE arcade-museum.com
MUSIC TRADE REVIEW.
WM, TONK & BRO., NEW YORK, SECURE
THE AGENCY OF THE HERRBURGER-
SCHWANDER ACTION.
ENTLEMEN : —We have the pleasure of announc-
ing that we have succeeded in procuring the
agency for the United States of the celebrated
piano Actions from the house of Herrburger-Schwan-
der, Paris.
The reputation of their Actions is so well establish-
ed that it is hardly necessary to comment on their
general qualities. It is conceded that they have no
superior, if equal, in the world. However, as it may
be of interest to manufacturers to have their pecu-
liarities and patented improvements explained, we
will here briefly do so.
Every part of these Actions is made from the very
best material that can be obtained, and with the ut-
most precision and care. The lumber employed for
the different members is of the very best quality,
thoroughly seasoned by exposure to all temperature
for a number of years (never less than six years), and,
further, by a seasoning process of the firms own in-
vention. The flanges, or pivot forks, upon which
so much depends, are made from an extremely hard
and tough wood found in certain parts of France
only.
Aside from the general fine quality of the Herrbur-
ger Schwander Actions, the firm has introduced many
improvements patented in this country and in Europe.
We here make reference to style R Actions.
Among the advantages this Action offers, are the
following : No tapes are used ; the touch is greatly
improved; the escapement is smooth and free; the
repetition is prompt and rapid; it can be easily
regulated and is very durable.
By the use of the peculiarly shaped hammerbutt
and jack a smooth and prompt escapement is created,
and hence, also an enhanced repetition power, and
a smooth and easy touch. By a test by mechanical
means it has been proven that this Action is capable
of 800 repetitions per minute.
This Improvement, together with an improved
hammerbutt-catch, which is placed on an even line
with the hammerbutt, places the hammer in full
control of the player from the instant it leaves the
hammer-rail, until it strikes the strings; and after
the hammer rebounds from the string, it is again
firmly held in place.
In consequence of these improvements, the player
is enabled to produce the most delicate effects. The
hammer cannot block and the repetition power is
vastly improved. It has also the advantage of mak-
ing the actions very durable, as the unsteady, quiv-
ering action on the pivot at each blow is obviated.
The dampers ot this Action are so arranged that
they can be regulated to any slant, without unscrew-
ing or changing the pivot fork which supports the
same.
The firm of Herrburger-Schwander has also re-
cently invented and patented in the United States and
in Europe action rails, made entirely of wrought iron.
The advantage of such rails is quite evident to every
practical piano-maker. These rails will not get out
of shape, will not warp or split, and will avoid over-
turned screws, and many other disadvantages com-
mon to the ordinary wood rails, or rails covered with
metal.
We beg to have it understood that the Herrburger-
Schwander Actions are in no way complicated by
reason of these improvements, but that they are as
simple as the ordinary actions, and can be easily reg-
ulated.
G
r of one-third of
the paid-up capital stock of the Geo. D. New-
hall Co., declare that his company is in a state
WILLIAM TONE & BRO.,
of discord. The company is prospering in music
Agents for the United States and Canada. dealing, at 56 W. Fourth street. Mr. Newhall, by a
petition filed in the courts this afternoon, says that
THE D'AQUIN BAND.
the board of directors of the company, consisting of
Wm. H. Doane, L. D. Bigelow, John R. DeCamp
R. VICTOR NEPPERT, who is interested with and Joseph R. Brown, are in an irrepressible discord
Prof. D'Aquin in the organization of a mili- as to conducting, managing and settling the business,
tary band for the New Orleans Exposition, and that there is imminent danger that the majority
has returned to New Orleans from a trip here for the of the Board will dispose of the entire property for
purpose of engaging musicians and to perfect the much less than its real value, as they have threaten-
band. He informs us that he has been remarkably ed to do. This would be an irreparable loss to Mr.
successful in his efforts, and has secured some re- Newhall, and a defeat of the objects of the company.
markably fine talent. He says the visitors to the Mr. Newhall further declares that one of the di-
Exposition will have the pleasure of hearing one of rectors proposes by this means to own all the com-
the finest array of talent ever presented in any one pany's assets, with a view to conducting the business
city, among which are Jules Levy, Theodore Koch, himself without attention to Mr. Newhall's right or
A. Liberati, W. Northcott, Fred. N. Innis, T. N. Cur- interests. To this Mr. Newhall objects, and he asks
rill, Signor Rafayalo, Signor Salvator De Carlo, the courts to enjoin the sale of the property, to
Fred Lax, Signor Luigi Schneider, and E. A. Le- appoint a receiver to take possession of all the com-
pany's property, and to order the discordant directors
febvre.
to deliver up all its moneys, accounts, papers, books,
S. M. MILLIKIN RETIRES FROM THE
notes, checks, ifec.—Cincinnati Evening Post, Oct. 12.
Cordially inviting your favors, we remain,
Very respectfully,
M
HAINES & WHITNEY CO.
HE following communication, which we received
a few days ago, fully explains itself :
T
182 and 184 WABASH AVENUE,
|
CHICAGO, October 6, 1885. j
We beg to announce that Mr. S. M. Millikin has
sold his interest in the Haines & Whitney Company
and resigned the office of Secretary and Treasurer,
and that Mr. Thos. Floyd-Jones has been elected
Secretary and Treasurer of the company.
HAINES & WHITNEY COMPANY.
We regret very much that Mr. Millikin has taken
this step, but whatever pursuit he hearafter pursues
he will have our best wishes. Mr. Millikin is a con-
scientious business gentleman, and during his con-
nection with the Haines & Whitney Company, worked
with untiring zeal for the company. Much of the
success of the concern to-day is due to his efforts.
Mr. Jones, who succeeds Mr. Millikin, is a son-in-
law of Mr. N. J. Haines, Sr., and fully qualified to
fill the important position.
THE JOHN L. SULLIVAN OF THE MUSIC
TRADE.
A. FISHER, piano and organ dealer, of Lin-
coln, 111., recently gave some beautiful illus-
• trations of the manly art upon the person of
the editor of the Journal. Fisher weighs 127 pounds,
and his opponent touches the balance at 187 pounds.
The editor spoke of the piano dealer as "a spider-
legged piano dude come down from Chicago lately."
Mr. Fisher was arrested for assault, the jury found
A
FACTORY SUGGESTIONS.
(Scientific American).
A. J. V. desires a recipe for mahogany stain. A.
In order to produce a dark mahogany stain : Boil %
pound of madder and 2 ounces of logwood in 1 gallon
of water, and brush well over the wood while hot;
when dry, go over the whole with pearl ash solution,
2 drachms to the quart. For a lighter stain: Put
2 ounces of dragon's blood, well bruised, into 1 quart
of oil of turpentine; let the bottle stand in a warm
place, shake frequently, and, when dissolved, steep
the wood in the mixture.
NON-ADVERTISERS, BEWARE T
A merchant alone in a desolate store
Sang "Willow, tit-willow, tit-willow!"
I said to him, " Why are you pacing the floor,
Singing 'Willow, tit-willow, tit-willow 1 ?"
" Alas?" he replied as he smothered his cries,
" I thought it was nonsense to advertise,
And now I've no custom at all but the flies.
Oh, willow, tit-willow, tit-willow!"
FRASIER * SMITH,
Pianoforte
HAMMER COVERERS,
BEHR BROS. & CO.,
330 MAIN ST.,
Cambridgeport, Mass.
New Patent Harmonic Upright.
The Greatest Perfection yet attained in the Art
of Piano-forte Making.
Unequalled for Singing Quality and Volume
ot Tone.
Warerooms, IS East 14th Street.
Factory, 292, 294, 296 & 298 Eleventh Ave., cor. 29th St., U. Y.
Having made new and
i m p o r t a n t improve-
ments in our machinery,
we are now prepared to
supply pianoforte man.
ufacturers with reliable
Hammers at short no-
tice.
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