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THE MUSIC
TRADE REVIEW.
who we always supposed was doing an honest busi-
ness.
Mr. W. F. Graves, of Castile, N. Y., advertises in
one of the papers in his vicinity that he has forty
We wish to call the attention of our readers to the different styles of pianos and organs from fifteen
correspondence between Messrs. Behning & Son, different factories. The advertisement we refer to
New York, and John F. Ellis & Co., Washington, names many of the prominent makes of pianos at
D. C. It seems that Messrs. Eehnlng & Son, not be-, a price so ridiculously low that proves to us at once
ing satlsflod with the way Messrs. Ellis & Co. were the intention of misleading the public. For example,
handling their piano, sent Mr. Kochmann to Wash- Mr. Graves offers " Behr Bros.' largest size Upright
ington to investigate matters, giving him authority for $280." In the first place, Mr. Graves has not the
to act according to his best judgment. After a care- agency of the Behr Bros.' piano, and even if he had
ful investigation, Mr. Kochmann decided that it was he could not get one direct from the factory for any-
best to change the agency, and made arrangements where near these figures. Again, he offers the
with Mr. Edward F. Droop, on the 23d of December. " Estoy Organs for $50." This is a falsehood, for
Mr. Kochmann then returned to New York, intending the E9tey organ is one of the best and highest-priced
to notify Messrs. Ellis & Co. by the proper course— organs in the market. The advertisement, from be-
through the firm. He returned on the night of the ginning to end, is intended to mislead the public,
24th of December. The next two days being Christ- and wo warn Mr. Graves, that unless he ceases at
mas and Sunday, of course no business was trans- once to use such means to obtain trado, we shal
acted, but upon the resumption of business the next show him no mercy.
week, the firm duly notified Messrs. Ellis & Co. by
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letter.
Music tfe Drama, in referring to the editor of the
Now it seems in the meantime Messrs. Ellis & Co.
Indicator, calls him "Beer Fox." We think that
had received some intuition of the change, and
Freund is a little severe in his^ appellation, even if
thinking to forestall Messrs. Behning & Son, they
write a letter stating that they no longer desire the Fox's love for the foaming beverage justifies Freund
in giving him the title.
agency.
Had Messrs. Ellis & Co. stopped here we should
not have noticed the affair. Instead of so doing they TESTIMONIALS TO THE DUNHAM PIANO.
issued a circular olalming that Messrs. Behning &
Son had attempted to deoeive the public. This cir-
PHILADELPHIA, Feby. 1, 1887.
cular was sent broadcast to the trade, and published MESSES. WM. FOLKS & Co.:
in one of the small trade papers, and for this reason
GENTLEMEN : Have just received the three last
we feel it our duty to explain the affair. The motives Dunham Uprights. I am especially well pleased
of Messrs. Ellis & Co. in sending out the circular with the style 3, rosewood. I do not think it can be
excelled by any piano made in this country for ele-
seem to us very clear. First, they were angry at los- gance of style, fine finish, depth, purity and sweet-
ing such a valuable agency, and second, knowing that ness of tone, combined with that delicate touch and
on© of their competitors had obtained it, they ex- fine repeating action so essential to all good perform-
pected in this way to injure both the standing of the ers. I am happy to inform you that the " Dunham "
uprights I have sold since I began dealing with you
Behning piano, and their competitor's trade.
have all given the most perfect satisfaction to the
It is well known that the Behning piano has an ex- parties I sold them to, and they have been the means
cellent reputation, and is sold by the leading dealers of sending me many now buyers of the " Dunham."
throughout the country, and after a dealer once ob- I am afraid you will hardly be able to fill all the or-
ders you will receive if the " Dunham " increases in
tains the agency he does not willingly give it up.
popularity in other parts of the country as it has in
We advise Messrs. Ellis & Co. to console themselves Philadelphia and vicinity.
the best they can at their loss, but by all means to
With best wishes, I remain,
oease their bluster, for the more they say the more
Very truly yours,
GEO. L. WALKEE.
ridiculous they become.
V0E FREE
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IN another column we publish the address of
A NOVEL WAY TO COLLECT A BILL.
Alfred Dolge to his workmen, delivered at Dolge-
HE other day Mark Rummell wandered away off
ville on the 22d of January. It is certainly one of
into Whiteside county and put up for the night
the most masterly speeches wo ever read, and could
at the house of a stranger. The man of the
only emanate from the brain of a person well versed
house and Mark slept together. During their con-
in the public affairs of this country. It shows that versation before falling asleep Mark discovered that
Mr. Dolge has dovotod much time to solving the the man was one who owed him on an organ bought
difficulties now existing between capital and labor. ten years ago in a distant part of the country. He
We only wish that every workman could read the lay there beside the man and dunned him till the fel-
low got up and gave him $26, all the money there was
views presented in this address, and we know that
in the house. They then slept the sleep of the just.
they would pay less heed to the hot-headed leaders — Geneseo (Ill.)New8.
who only exist by ordering them to leave their
benches, and causing strife which many times leads
HOW SHE FELT.
to bloodshed.
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k ID you visit the magnificent cathedral at
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Milan when you were abroad last summer?"
The Doctor which is published twice each month
asked a Boston young lady of a rich friend
by Charles Avery Welles, formerly of the Music from Chicago.
TRADE REVIEW, comes to us regularly. It is bright
"You bet we did."
and newsy, and must certainly be of great interest
" Wasn't it perfectly grand?"
"Grand? Well, I should smile."
to the profession for which it is intended. W© have
"
How did you feel as you threaded the religiously
carefully watched the growth of The Doctor from its
gloomy aisles?"
first number, and heartily congratulate Mr. Welles
" Feel? " Well as near as I can remember, I felt
upon the success attained in his new field.
as though I'd just give the world to grab hold of
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some good-looking young fellow's arm and stand up
WE are sorry, yet at the same time compelled to in front of the big altar and get married."—Detroit
give advice and warning to a gentleman in the trade Mercury.
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GOOD WORDS FOR THZ BRAUMULLER
PIANO.
SYRACUSE, N. Y., Jan. 4, 1887.
MESSRS. BRAUMTTLLER PIANO CO.,
New York:
GENTLEMEN: It givesjne much pleasure to say that
the pianos I bought from you last November fulfilled
my expections in every way, and that the Women's
Industrial and Educational Union, of this place, has
given me an order for another one, which please ship
by fast freight. Enclosed please find check for same.
I think your pianos will certainly occupy a first place
with our music loving people.
Respectfully yours,
ALBERT MANSFIELD.
STORY-FEATHERLY WEDDING BELLS.
HE snowy pinions of winter floated noiselessly
in the air, the pure atmosphere of a lovely
winter's day graced an occasion of rare merit in
the marriage of Mr. E. H. Story, of Chicago, to Miss
Grace Featherly, at the elegant home of the bride in
Bay City, Mich., at 5 :30 p. M., January 12, 1887. The
parlors were aglow with light and tastefulfy dec-
orated. Rare and lovely llowers poured forth their
fragrance and sweetness. Wedding bells tolled
their happy lay. Guests flushed with excitement and
joy awaited the coming of the bridal march. Folding
doors ewung open and the bride leaning upon the
arm of the groom, walked slowly and with measured
tread to a position before the Rev. S. Herbert Rob-
lins, where the guests in the several rooms might
witness the ceremony. Immediately following the
bridal pair, Masters Robert and Frank Story,
brothers of the groom, were accompanied by two
neices of the bride, the Misses Chapman. Silence
reigned save the slow and solemn words from the
clergyman. Sacred vows were repeated in clear and
distinct tones. The ring was exchanged and the holy
benediction pronounced. Two lives were bended in
one. Hearty congratulations followed, and the hush
was no more. Laughter and joy ruled the hour.
Happiness reigned supreme. A royal banquet follow-
ed. Viands rare and tempting pleased the palate
and eye. Toasts were indulged in, and whispered
compliments passed round and round. The happy
couple at 7 :30 p. M. made their adieus followed by
showers of rice and old shoes. The western train at
8 P. M. moved swiftly away carrying its precious
burden, accompanied by Chicago friends who had
witnessed the happy event.
Mr. E. H. Story is the junior member-of the firm of
Story & Clark, organ manufacturers at Chicago, and
Is held in high esteem by the many employes of his
firm and hosts of friends both east and west. The
financial responsibility of the firm rests largely upon
his shoulders and as a young man he has proven him-
self worthy to rank with the leading trade men of
the country. He has push and enterprise, and a
bright future is the only outlook.
The bride holds an enviable position in the hearts
of those among whom it has been her lot to associate
and is well known for her real and rare goodness of
heart. She has had advantages of a good education
and travel has added its grace and charm. Mr. E. H.
Story has won a rare prize, and Bay City's loss is
Chicago's gain.
A three months tour through the Californias,
Yosemite Valley and other points of interest will add
its charm to their happy honeymoon. Some time
will be spent at San Diego, Cal., the home of Mr. H.
L. Story. April 15 will see Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Story
domiciled in Chicago ready to embrace the sterner
duties of life.
May peace, happiness and joy ever be their lot!
—Exchange.
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A MUSICAL PRAYER BOOK.
N aged, lady whose failing sight rendered nec-
essary a prayer book of great size, recent-
ly called on her friends on her way to church,
and upon starting again unwittingly picked up a
small music box instead of the prayer book. During
the sacred ceremony the old lady attempted to open
her prayer book, when to her surprise and the as-
tonishment of the congregation, the machine struck
up "Lanigan's Ball " with great clearness and force.
—London Exchange.
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