Music Trade Review
Issue: 1886 Vol. 9 N. 22 - Page 14
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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW.
320
KIND WORDS.
CONVENTION OF THE TRAVELERS' PRO-
TECTIVE ASSOCIATION.
THE NEW CENTRAL PARK GARDEN.
USIC-LOVING New Yorkers are at last favored
with a resort whore they can go and sit,
HE fourth annual convention of the Travelers'
and in a comfortable manner enjoy first-
GENTLEMEN : Enclosed I hand you check in pay-
Protective Association will be held in Balti
ment of my subscription to your valuable paper for
more, at Fords Opera House, on June 23, 24, class music amid respectable surroundings. The gar-
the current year. If any one wants to keep posted 25 and 26. The association has almost doubled its den itself is all that could be desired in the matter
on the music trade, I say let him take the REVIEW, membership within the past year, and has established of comfort, ventilation, light, and general attractive-
and he never will regret it. Undoubtedly the best club rooms in every prominent city in the country. ness.
The management have started right, and mean to
trade paper published.
There is little doubt, but that the attendance in
sustain
the first-class reputation which the garden
Yours truly,
Baltimore this year will be much larger than at any
FRANK L. BOPPE.
previous convention, as there will bemany important has started with.
As to the music, it is sufficient to say that the vet-
questions come up for discussion.
KEENE, N. H., June 2, 1886.
This association has already done mueh good for eran artist, Ad. Neuendorff, wields the baton over his
"WELLES & BiLii:
the community at large, and deserves much credit well trained orchestra of sixty first class musicians,
GENTLEMEN : Find enclosed amount of bill for sub- for its untiring efforts in checking any bad legisla- and the renditions of selections from the great mas-
scription to Music TRADE REVIEW. I should not tion where the commercial world is interested. The ters are received nightly with rapturous applause.
Mr. Ad. Neuendorff has lately Inaugurated a series
want to get along without it.
main objects of the association at present are to
Yours truly,
secure the repeal of all municipal and state laws, of Sunday afternoon c incerts for children and young
H. E. LAKE.
which impose a license tax on commercial travelers; folks. The programme will comprise selections from
to obtain recognition as a profession from railroads, popular operas, and selections from the lighter class
KNOXVILLE, TENN., June 4.
and secure what the travelers belive to be just con- of music.
To all who enjoy good music, good order, respect-
MESSRS. WELLES & B I L L :
cessions in regard to baggage or transportation; to
GENTLEMEN ; My business is flourishing, and in a secure hotel accommodations commensurate with able company, and a cool atmosphere, we say go to
very healthy condition.
prices paid, and to elevate the social and moral char- the Central Park Garden and take your family with
Collections fairly good.
acter of the members. Their efforts in regard to the you.
Hand me receipt for enclosed subscription, as I am bill before Congress to give relief from license taxes,
VOSE & SONS' PIANO IN THE WEST.
not satisfied to dispense with the information the has already had its effect, and general belief is that
REVIEW imparts.
it will soon become a law.
STABLISHED thirty-five years ago, the firm of
Very respectfully,!
Vose & Sons is now in its prime. Their fine
J. F. GILBERT.
TESTIMONIALS TO THE BAUS PIANO.
large factory is thoroughly equipped with all
the latest improved modern machinery, and every
ALBANY, N. Y., June 19, 1886.
HE following letters, one from the superinten- advantage is taken in manipulating the various ma-
MESSRS. WELLES & B I L L :
dent of public schools, and the other from a terials used in producing the different parts of a per
GENTLEMEN : We enclose our check in settlement
talented young musician, in Wilmington, Del , feet piano. The most skilful workmen are employed,
of enclosed bill; please acknowledge receipt. We
have nothing of special interest to mention. Our trade show the popularity the Baus piano has attained in as well as the best material to consummate the com-
is good and extending through the West quite rapidly, that vicinity through the efforts of the Baus agents. pletion of a first class piano. Every department is
superintended by workmen who are experts in their
for which we must give the REVIEW some of the
WILMINGTON, June 14, 1886.
particular line, therefore produce the most elegant
credit; we frequently have inquiries from the West, F. WAGNEB & Co. :
some of which are from new customers, who have
DEAR SIRS : The Baus orchestral grand piano you designs and perfect pianos. Mr. James.W. Vose, the
mentioned our "ad." in the REVIEW as an introduc- sold me, last October, has given entire satisfaction. oldest living piano-maker, still gives the business
the benefit of his vast experience and personal atten-
tion. Wishing you all the prosperity possible, we My family are all very much pleased with it.
tion, and has the valuable assistance of three sons,
remain,
Very truly yours,
D. W. HARLAN.
R. W. TANNER & SON.
Superintendent of public schools, No. 207 West who are acknowledged experts.
F. J. Schwankovsky «fc Co., their representatives
Ninth street.
for Michigan and Western States, will furnish for
SOUTH ACTON, MASS , June 17, 1886.
reference a large list of names of purchasers who
MESSRS. F. WAGNER & Co.:
MESSRS. WBLLES & BILL :
can testify to the musical and durable qualities of
GENTLEMEN : I am very much pleased with the the Vose & Sons' pianos. Schwankovsky & Co. are
GENTLEMEN : Enclosed find $3 for REVIEW, for
another year. THE REVIEW while not actually indis- Baus, style C, orchestral upright grand piano, which doing a larger business this year than ever, and
pensible to existence is handy to have around. Trade I purchased of you several months ago. It keeps ex- guarantee to give as much for the money as any
this spring has been very good, notwithstanding it cellently in tune, and has all requirements of a first house in the country.—Detroit Free Press.
Yours very truly,
was April 1, before I got my factory in fair running class piano.
MILLIE BECHER.
order. Old customers have nearly all returned
Teacher of music, corner Thirteenth and Market
METZ'S MISDEMEANOR.
along with many new ones.
streets, Wilmington.
Respectfully,
ETZ says he interviewed the diver who
C. W. CHADWICK.
visited the Oregon, with the following re-
A. W . COLBURN & CO-
sults :
FULTON, KY., June 16, 1886.
METZ : "What was your first sensation upon
MESSRS. WELLES & BILL :
NE of the largest and most complete factories reaching the deck of the vessel ?"
GENTLEMEN : For some unaccountable reason, I
for piano and organ sharps is that of A. W.
DIVER : " T h e sound of most enchanting music,
did not receive the last issue of the REVIEW. Please
Colburn & Co., of Northboro, Mass. Although which drew me irresistibly into the cabin, where I
send me another copy as I miss it very much.
the firm supply many of the large piano and organ beheld a beautiful mermaid seated at a ' Weber'
Yours truly,
houses in the trade with all the sharps they use, they piano, playing ' What are the wild waves saying ?'
ALVIN J. BURROW.
are so situated, and have such excellent facilities, as I replied, that they said distinctly that for ' deep'
to meet the demand at very short notice. Their fac- and 'liquid' tones the 'Weber" piano yanked the
A PIANO MADE OF PRETTY GIRLS.
tory is equipped with all the latest and most improv- ship biscuit. She said she would write a testimonial
ed machinery, and with the skilled labor at their to that effect, if I would allow her to wear the
STRAWBERRY and ice cream festival was disposal, they can turn out work equal at least to ' Weber' scale."
given in the North Avenue M. E. Church, any used. Their trade is by no means confined to
Allegheny, Friday evening, under the auspices the States, but reaches far into Canada and across
PATENTS AND INVENTIONS.
of the Ladies' Aid Society, for the benefit of the the ocean. Besides the piano and organ sharps, this
Wood's Run M. E. Church. A novel and very taking firm make bones, violin finger boards, guitar and
(Scientific American.)
feature was the "humaniphone," which was kept a banjo bridges, pegs and pins for guitars, banjos and
great secret from all who were not willing to place violins. They are the only firm in the United States
A zither attachment for music boxes has been pat-
in the doorkeeper's hand the magic bit of silver that make pegs for guitars and violins, this being ented by Mr. Alfred Sueur, of New York City. It is
which opened the door to the ante-room on the right. lately added to their business. The firm has a splen- placed below the comb, and provided with an adjust-
Upon entering the room, the heads and shoulders of did reputation for honest dealing, and their goods ing device, the attachment consisting of a roll of pa-
nine young ladies were visible above a screen ex- are classed among the best manufactured.
per on a s t r p of wood or metal, so that the roll can
tending the length of the room. All the young ladies
be brought in contact with th > under sides of the
wore masks, and from their necks hung suspended a
teeth of the comb.
STURTEYANT & CO'S- SALE.
cord, on which was printed a musical note. It did
A musical eigar show box has been patented by
not take the audience long to discover that the "hu-
Mr.
Anthony Ward, of Brooklyn, N. Y. Combined
maniphone" was simply a human piano. It was
HE assignees sale of the stock of pianos, cases,
with a show box and its cover and a music box es-
played by Miss Nellie Sehoyer. With a wand she
machinery, etc., of Sturtevant & Co., the suc-
capement, is a rod and arm and spiral spring, so ar-
walked back and forth, and each young lady uttered
cessors of the old firm of Lighte & Ernest,
a different note as she touched them with a wand. In took place on Tuesday morning, June 8. Many ranged that the music will be started and stopped by
this novel manner Miss Sehoyer played "Home, piano manufactures were present, and the bidding the opening and closing of the show box cover.
sweet,home," " Yan .ee Doodle," and a number of
for the various parts of pianos was spirited. The
pleasing melodies.—Pittsburg Commercial Gazette.
Organ pipe, No. 343,049. M. P. Moller.
pianos generally brought good pricess.
NEWARK, N. J., June 4, 1886.
MESSRS. WELLES & BILL :
T
M
E
T
M
O
A
T
THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW.
320
KIND WORDS.
CONVENTION OF THE TRAVELERS' PRO-
TECTIVE ASSOCIATION.
THE NEW CENTRAL PARK GARDEN.
USIC-LOVING New Yorkers are at last favored
with a resort whore they can go and sit,
HE fourth annual convention of the Travelers'
and in a comfortable manner enjoy first-
GENTLEMEN : Enclosed I hand you check in pay-
Protective Association will be held in Balti
ment of my subscription to your valuable paper for
more, at Fords Opera House, on June 23, 24, class music amid respectable surroundings. The gar-
the current year. If any one wants to keep posted 25 and 26. The association has almost doubled its den itself is all that could be desired in the matter
on the music trade, I say let him take the REVIEW, membership within the past year, and has established of comfort, ventilation, light, and general attractive-
and he never will regret it. Undoubtedly the best club rooms in every prominent city in the country. ness.
The management have started right, and mean to
trade paper published.
There is little doubt, but that the attendance in
sustain
the first-class reputation which the garden
Yours truly,
Baltimore this year will be much larger than at any
FRANK L. BOPPE.
previous convention, as there will bemany important has started with.
As to the music, it is sufficient to say that the vet-
questions come up for discussion.
KEENE, N. H., June 2, 1886.
This association has already done mueh good for eran artist, Ad. Neuendorff, wields the baton over his
"WELLES & BiLii:
the community at large, and deserves much credit well trained orchestra of sixty first class musicians,
GENTLEMEN : Find enclosed amount of bill for sub- for its untiring efforts in checking any bad legisla- and the renditions of selections from the great mas-
scription to Music TRADE REVIEW. I should not tion where the commercial world is interested. The ters are received nightly with rapturous applause.
Mr. Ad. Neuendorff has lately Inaugurated a series
want to get along without it.
main objects of the association at present are to
Yours truly,
secure the repeal of all municipal and state laws, of Sunday afternoon c incerts for children and young
H. E. LAKE.
which impose a license tax on commercial travelers; folks. The programme will comprise selections from
to obtain recognition as a profession from railroads, popular operas, and selections from the lighter class
KNOXVILLE, TENN., June 4.
and secure what the travelers belive to be just con- of music.
To all who enjoy good music, good order, respect-
MESSRS. WELLES & B I L L :
cessions in regard to baggage or transportation; to
GENTLEMEN ; My business is flourishing, and in a secure hotel accommodations commensurate with able company, and a cool atmosphere, we say go to
very healthy condition.
prices paid, and to elevate the social and moral char- the Central Park Garden and take your family with
Collections fairly good.
acter of the members. Their efforts in regard to the you.
Hand me receipt for enclosed subscription, as I am bill before Congress to give relief from license taxes,
VOSE & SONS' PIANO IN THE WEST.
not satisfied to dispense with the information the has already had its effect, and general belief is that
REVIEW imparts.
it will soon become a law.
STABLISHED thirty-five years ago, the firm of
Very respectfully,!
Vose & Sons is now in its prime. Their fine
J. F. GILBERT.
TESTIMONIALS TO THE BAUS PIANO.
large factory is thoroughly equipped with all
the latest improved modern machinery, and every
ALBANY, N. Y., June 19, 1886.
HE following letters, one from the superinten- advantage is taken in manipulating the various ma-
MESSRS. WELLES & B I L L :
dent of public schools, and the other from a terials used in producing the different parts of a per
GENTLEMEN : We enclose our check in settlement
talented young musician, in Wilmington, Del , feet piano. The most skilful workmen are employed,
of enclosed bill; please acknowledge receipt. We
have nothing of special interest to mention. Our trade show the popularity the Baus piano has attained in as well as the best material to consummate the com-
is good and extending through the West quite rapidly, that vicinity through the efforts of the Baus agents. pletion of a first class piano. Every department is
superintended by workmen who are experts in their
for which we must give the REVIEW some of the
WILMINGTON, June 14, 1886.
particular line, therefore produce the most elegant
credit; we frequently have inquiries from the West, F. WAGNEB & Co. :
some of which are from new customers, who have
DEAR SIRS : The Baus orchestral grand piano you designs and perfect pianos. Mr. James.W. Vose, the
mentioned our "ad." in the REVIEW as an introduc- sold me, last October, has given entire satisfaction. oldest living piano-maker, still gives the business
the benefit of his vast experience and personal atten-
tion. Wishing you all the prosperity possible, we My family are all very much pleased with it.
tion, and has the valuable assistance of three sons,
remain,
Very truly yours,
D. W. HARLAN.
R. W. TANNER & SON.
Superintendent of public schools, No. 207 West who are acknowledged experts.
F. J. Schwankovsky «fc Co., their representatives
Ninth street.
for Michigan and Western States, will furnish for
SOUTH ACTON, MASS , June 17, 1886.
reference a large list of names of purchasers who
MESSRS. F. WAGNER & Co.:
MESSRS. WBLLES & BILL :
can testify to the musical and durable qualities of
GENTLEMEN : I am very much pleased with the the Vose & Sons' pianos. Schwankovsky & Co. are
GENTLEMEN : Enclosed find $3 for REVIEW, for
another year. THE REVIEW while not actually indis- Baus, style C, orchestral upright grand piano, which doing a larger business this year than ever, and
pensible to existence is handy to have around. Trade I purchased of you several months ago. It keeps ex- guarantee to give as much for the money as any
this spring has been very good, notwithstanding it cellently in tune, and has all requirements of a first house in the country.—Detroit Free Press.
Yours very truly,
was April 1, before I got my factory in fair running class piano.
MILLIE BECHER.
order. Old customers have nearly all returned
Teacher of music, corner Thirteenth and Market
METZ'S MISDEMEANOR.
along with many new ones.
streets, Wilmington.
Respectfully,
ETZ says he interviewed the diver who
C. W. CHADWICK.
visited the Oregon, with the following re-
A. W . COLBURN & CO-
sults :
FULTON, KY., June 16, 1886.
METZ : "What was your first sensation upon
MESSRS. WELLES & BILL :
NE of the largest and most complete factories reaching the deck of the vessel ?"
GENTLEMEN : For some unaccountable reason, I
for piano and organ sharps is that of A. W.
DIVER : " T h e sound of most enchanting music,
did not receive the last issue of the REVIEW. Please
Colburn & Co., of Northboro, Mass. Although which drew me irresistibly into the cabin, where I
send me another copy as I miss it very much.
the firm supply many of the large piano and organ beheld a beautiful mermaid seated at a ' Weber'
Yours truly,
houses in the trade with all the sharps they use, they piano, playing ' What are the wild waves saying ?'
ALVIN J. BURROW.
are so situated, and have such excellent facilities, as I replied, that they said distinctly that for ' deep'
to meet the demand at very short notice. Their fac- and 'liquid' tones the 'Weber" piano yanked the
A PIANO MADE OF PRETTY GIRLS.
tory is equipped with all the latest and most improv- ship biscuit. She said she would write a testimonial
ed machinery, and with the skilled labor at their to that effect, if I would allow her to wear the
STRAWBERRY and ice cream festival was disposal, they can turn out work equal at least to ' Weber' scale."
given in the North Avenue M. E. Church, any used. Their trade is by no means confined to
Allegheny, Friday evening, under the auspices the States, but reaches far into Canada and across
PATENTS AND INVENTIONS.
of the Ladies' Aid Society, for the benefit of the the ocean. Besides the piano and organ sharps, this
Wood's Run M. E. Church. A novel and very taking firm make bones, violin finger boards, guitar and
(Scientific American.)
feature was the "humaniphone," which was kept a banjo bridges, pegs and pins for guitars, banjos and
great secret from all who were not willing to place violins. They are the only firm in the United States
A zither attachment for music boxes has been pat-
in the doorkeeper's hand the magic bit of silver that make pegs for guitars and violins, this being ented by Mr. Alfred Sueur, of New York City. It is
which opened the door to the ante-room on the right. lately added to their business. The firm has a splen- placed below the comb, and provided with an adjust-
Upon entering the room, the heads and shoulders of did reputation for honest dealing, and their goods ing device, the attachment consisting of a roll of pa-
nine young ladies were visible above a screen ex- are classed among the best manufactured.
per on a s t r p of wood or metal, so that the roll can
tending the length of the room. All the young ladies
be brought in contact with th > under sides of the
wore masks, and from their necks hung suspended a
teeth of the comb.
STURTEYANT & CO'S- SALE.
cord, on which was printed a musical note. It did
A musical eigar show box has been patented by
not take the audience long to discover that the "hu-
Mr.
Anthony Ward, of Brooklyn, N. Y. Combined
maniphone" was simply a human piano. It was
HE assignees sale of the stock of pianos, cases,
with a show box and its cover and a music box es-
played by Miss Nellie Sehoyer. With a wand she
machinery, etc., of Sturtevant & Co., the suc-
capement, is a rod and arm and spiral spring, so ar-
walked back and forth, and each young lady uttered
cessors of the old firm of Lighte & Ernest,
a different note as she touched them with a wand. In took place on Tuesday morning, June 8. Many ranged that the music will be started and stopped by
this novel manner Miss Sehoyer played "Home, piano manufactures were present, and the bidding the opening and closing of the show box cover.
sweet,home," " Yan .ee Doodle," and a number of
for the various parts of pianos was spirited. The
pleasing melodies.—Pittsburg Commercial Gazette.
Organ pipe, No. 343,049. M. P. Moller.
pianos generally brought good pricess.
NEWARK, N. J., June 4, 1886.
MESSRS. WELLES & BILL :
T
M
E
T
M
O
A
T
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