Music Trade Review
Issue: 1887 Vol. 10 N. 14 - Page 10
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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW.
218
PAUL GMEHLIN PROVES HIMSELF A BENE-
FACTOR. AND BEHR BROS. & CO. ADD
MORE IMPROVEMENTS TO THEIR
NOW FAMOUS PIANOS.
URING the past few years Messrs. Behr Bros.
& Co. have, aided by the inventive mind of
Mr. Paul Gmehlin, one of the firm, added
many valuable inventions to their excellent instru-
ments until now they contain at least as many prac-
ticable improvements as any other p ano manufact-
ured.
Their latest achievement however, eclipses all
former ones and assures the " Behr " Piano a high
place in the ranks of best grade pianos. This new
invention, patented Nov. HO, 1H8B, is properly styled a
D
realized by those who have suffered as we have, and
they can be numbered by the hundreds of thousands.
Messrs. Behr Bros. & Co. have also introduced in-
to their pianos another very valuable invention of
Mr. Gtnehlin's, a cut of which we give below, and
which almost explains Itself, and readily shows its
usefulness.
TOUCH REGULATING SCREWS.
(Patented Feb. 1, 1837.)
This invention is intended to save a great deal of
time and trouble in regulating the DEPTH of the touch
in case of possible displacement of the key bottom
by warping or swelling. An upward turn with the tun-
ing hammer of each of the four regulating screws in
the key bottom will raise the keyframe and thus se-
cure a shallower touch ; while a downward turn will
lower the key-frame and bring about a deeper touch
without displacing the keys, balance rail or any part
of the piano.
WE HAVE been favored since our last issue with a
visit from Col. A. R. Moore, ot the A. B. Chase Co.,
Norwalk, Ohio.
MR. HENRY DREHER, of Decker Bros., will sever
his connection with that house on the first of March*
to embark in business in Cleveland, O., with his
father and brother, who are at present the proprie-
tors of one of the leading piano warerooms in Cleve
land. Henry is one of the most popular roadmen in
the trade, and the Music TRADE REVIEW wishes
him every success in his new departure.
MR. J. W. CHAMBERLAIN, of Malcolm Love & Co ,
Waterloo, N. Y., favored us with a visit last week.
Mr. Chamberlain reports a very steady trade
PIANO MUFFLER.
The invention In substance consists in providing
the instrument with a weighted and cushioned bar,
which carries a flexible apron, and is wholly discon-
nected from any pedal.
In front of the strings is the bar, which, by prefer-
ence is made of metal, and sufficiently heavy that it
would damp tho strings when placed against them.
This bar carries a moulding to which is glued a
strip of felt, and this, in turn, carries a wider strip
or apron of felt. The bar is curved at the ends, and
pivoted to the frame or casing of the instrument.
When the bar is let forward against the strings and
the instrument Is played, It serves by its own weight
as a perfect damper, and each hammer, instead of
striking the strings in its front will only strike the
apron, and therefore indirectly vibrate the string.
The player will still hear the string gently sounded,
but at a distance the operation willbeinaudable. For
arresting the bar in its inactive position suitable
stops are secured in the frame or casing of the instru-
ment.
By the introduction|of this invention in the " Behr "
piano, Mr. Paul Gmehlin has proved himself to be a
benefactor to a long suffering community. How
many times have we listened to the continual prac-
tice and drumming on a piano in the flat apartment,
hotel room, or adjoining house to the one occupied
by us, until we have silently cursed the instrument,
player, or anything connected with it. Now, just
think of It; anyone can put one of these mufllers in
the piano, and hammer away on the keys until they
get into a cast iron perspiration without, in the
slightest degree, annoying the most nervous people.
What a blessing this invention will prove can only be
Dreher, the genial traveler from New York, who was
there on business, and we understand he will soon
enter the piano business in Cleveland, O., where he
will represent Decker Bros, pianos.
JOHN A. WESER has purchased the entire interest
in the firm of Swick& Co., N. Y. The business will
be continued under the old name and John J. Swick
has been engaged as manager.
J. H. CHRISTIE, Stamford, Conn., will move into
his new store in a few days.
AUGUSTUS BAUS, President of Augustus Baus & Co.,
N. Y., starts, on Feb 23, for a through trip through
the South.
F. CONNOR, N. Y., states that his business is much
larger than last year at this season.
F.ECAPBWELii.Torrlngton & West.Winsted.Conn.,
has taken the agency of the Baus piano, and will run
it as his leader.
S. T. POMEROY, Bridgeport, Conn., is closing out
his stock preparatory to retiring from the piano bus-
iness, owing to continued ill health.
JACK HAYNES will start in a few days for a trip
West. Mr. Haynes has the control of the Newman
Bros, organ in the East, and the wholesale trade of
the Huner piano.
WE HAD the pleasure of a visit last week from Mr.
Wegman, of the firm of Wegman & Henning, Ithaca
N. Y. The durability and practibility of their patent
invention for stringing pianos, Mr. Wegman informs
us, is being generally acknowledged.
THE factory of Kranich & Bach is being taxed to
its utraoit. Verily, the star of this splendid instru-
ment continues in the ascendency.
IN OUR happenings around, we came across the
Weaver Organ & Piano Co., of York, Pa., who report
trade brisk and are adding numerous good agents to
their already large list. We also met Mr. Henry
J. W. BOWES, a dealer in Grand Forks, Dak., has
skipped, leaving behind him large liabilities and
small assets. Estey & Camp and W. W. Kimball Co.
are the principal creditors.
NEWMAN BROTHERS are at 38 and 40 South Canal
street, Chicago, instead of 63 West Washington street,
as announced in the business directory last week,
Their business is rapidly increasing, having nearly
doubled last year. Their instruments are first-class
and deservedly popular. We learn that Mr. Jack
Haynes is their Eastern agent, at 58 West Twenty-
second street, New York City, and that he is doing a
good business for the house.—Exchange.
MESSRS. C. C. CURTISS &CO., of Chicago, III., have
just laid in a fine stock of Gabler pianos.
THE remarkuble growth of the business of the en
terprising house of William E. Wheelock & Co., of
New York, has obliged them to increase their ware-
room space. They have leased the warerooms for-
merly occupied by the Mathusek Company, on East
Fourteenth street, for a term of years from May 1
next, and they will connect the two present rooms,
making of both a single large one, which will be fit
ted up in an elaborate and elegant manner. The firm
has several large factories on One Hundred and
Forty-ninth street, and their plant of machinery and
appliances is complete. Energy and attention to de
tails, together with sufficient capital, have enabled
this well known firm to attain an enviable position
among pianoforte manufacturers —Chicago Indi-
cator.
PHILIP J\
,
(Successor to LAWRENCE BROS.)
MANUFACTURER OF MAGNIFICENT ROSEWOOD FINISHED OR BLACK WALNUT
PIANO CASE ORGANS.
This new Instrument haw no Stops, but is so constructed as to insure the most beautiful effects, by the
uge of two evers operated by tlie knees.. The appearance of the instrument is that of a HANDSOME
UFRIGHT PlANo, and it cannot be distinguished from it, except by playing upon it, and ai it is of tlie
same size, it forms at once the most charming ornament for the Boudoir, Parlor or the Drawing Room, and
combines the sustained Orchestral effeitB ot an Organ, with the perfect proportions and symmetrical
exterior of the newest and must artistically designed Piano.
For full particulars, address,
PHILIP J. L,AWRBI*CE,
TOUCH REGULATING SCREWS.
Tenth Street, near Washington, Euston, Pa,, V. S. A
THE
STORY & CLARK ORGAN FACTORY,
Canal and 16th Streets, Chicago, Illinois, U. S. A.
Vlje best equipped |"?eed ©r^arj
Manufactory
in tlje world.
(forjtrolligg its own paterjtg, (whicfj
Its
cannot be purchased) it produces ;u)
geographical situation, for distri-
action, perfect, a tone correct, rich,
bution and products used unpar-
smooth and sweet, arjd cageg ever-
alleled.
new arjd elegant.
SEND FOR NEW ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE.
"Waxi/bed.
THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW.
218
PAUL GMEHLIN PROVES HIMSELF A BENE-
FACTOR. AND BEHR BROS. & CO. ADD
MORE IMPROVEMENTS TO THEIR
NOW FAMOUS PIANOS.
URING the past few years Messrs. Behr Bros.
& Co. have, aided by the inventive mind of
Mr. Paul Gmehlin, one of the firm, added
many valuable inventions to their excellent instru-
ments until now they contain at least as many prac-
ticable improvements as any other p ano manufact-
ured.
Their latest achievement however, eclipses all
former ones and assures the " Behr " Piano a high
place in the ranks of best grade pianos. This new
invention, patented Nov. HO, 1H8B, is properly styled a
D
realized by those who have suffered as we have, and
they can be numbered by the hundreds of thousands.
Messrs. Behr Bros. & Co. have also introduced in-
to their pianos another very valuable invention of
Mr. Gtnehlin's, a cut of which we give below, and
which almost explains Itself, and readily shows its
usefulness.
TOUCH REGULATING SCREWS.
(Patented Feb. 1, 1837.)
This invention is intended to save a great deal of
time and trouble in regulating the DEPTH of the touch
in case of possible displacement of the key bottom
by warping or swelling. An upward turn with the tun-
ing hammer of each of the four regulating screws in
the key bottom will raise the keyframe and thus se-
cure a shallower touch ; while a downward turn will
lower the key-frame and bring about a deeper touch
without displacing the keys, balance rail or any part
of the piano.
WE HAVE been favored since our last issue with a
visit from Col. A. R. Moore, ot the A. B. Chase Co.,
Norwalk, Ohio.
MR. HENRY DREHER, of Decker Bros., will sever
his connection with that house on the first of March*
to embark in business in Cleveland, O., with his
father and brother, who are at present the proprie-
tors of one of the leading piano warerooms in Cleve
land. Henry is one of the most popular roadmen in
the trade, and the Music TRADE REVIEW wishes
him every success in his new departure.
MR. J. W. CHAMBERLAIN, of Malcolm Love & Co ,
Waterloo, N. Y., favored us with a visit last week.
Mr. Chamberlain reports a very steady trade
PIANO MUFFLER.
The invention In substance consists in providing
the instrument with a weighted and cushioned bar,
which carries a flexible apron, and is wholly discon-
nected from any pedal.
In front of the strings is the bar, which, by prefer-
ence is made of metal, and sufficiently heavy that it
would damp tho strings when placed against them.
This bar carries a moulding to which is glued a
strip of felt, and this, in turn, carries a wider strip
or apron of felt. The bar is curved at the ends, and
pivoted to the frame or casing of the instrument.
When the bar is let forward against the strings and
the instrument Is played, It serves by its own weight
as a perfect damper, and each hammer, instead of
striking the strings in its front will only strike the
apron, and therefore indirectly vibrate the string.
The player will still hear the string gently sounded,
but at a distance the operation willbeinaudable. For
arresting the bar in its inactive position suitable
stops are secured in the frame or casing of the instru-
ment.
By the introduction|of this invention in the " Behr "
piano, Mr. Paul Gmehlin has proved himself to be a
benefactor to a long suffering community. How
many times have we listened to the continual prac-
tice and drumming on a piano in the flat apartment,
hotel room, or adjoining house to the one occupied
by us, until we have silently cursed the instrument,
player, or anything connected with it. Now, just
think of It; anyone can put one of these mufllers in
the piano, and hammer away on the keys until they
get into a cast iron perspiration without, in the
slightest degree, annoying the most nervous people.
What a blessing this invention will prove can only be
Dreher, the genial traveler from New York, who was
there on business, and we understand he will soon
enter the piano business in Cleveland, O., where he
will represent Decker Bros, pianos.
JOHN A. WESER has purchased the entire interest
in the firm of Swick& Co., N. Y. The business will
be continued under the old name and John J. Swick
has been engaged as manager.
J. H. CHRISTIE, Stamford, Conn., will move into
his new store in a few days.
AUGUSTUS BAUS, President of Augustus Baus & Co.,
N. Y., starts, on Feb 23, for a through trip through
the South.
F. CONNOR, N. Y., states that his business is much
larger than last year at this season.
F.ECAPBWELii.Torrlngton & West.Winsted.Conn.,
has taken the agency of the Baus piano, and will run
it as his leader.
S. T. POMEROY, Bridgeport, Conn., is closing out
his stock preparatory to retiring from the piano bus-
iness, owing to continued ill health.
JACK HAYNES will start in a few days for a trip
West. Mr. Haynes has the control of the Newman
Bros, organ in the East, and the wholesale trade of
the Huner piano.
WE HAD the pleasure of a visit last week from Mr.
Wegman, of the firm of Wegman & Henning, Ithaca
N. Y. The durability and practibility of their patent
invention for stringing pianos, Mr. Wegman informs
us, is being generally acknowledged.
THE factory of Kranich & Bach is being taxed to
its utraoit. Verily, the star of this splendid instru-
ment continues in the ascendency.
IN OUR happenings around, we came across the
Weaver Organ & Piano Co., of York, Pa., who report
trade brisk and are adding numerous good agents to
their already large list. We also met Mr. Henry
J. W. BOWES, a dealer in Grand Forks, Dak., has
skipped, leaving behind him large liabilities and
small assets. Estey & Camp and W. W. Kimball Co.
are the principal creditors.
NEWMAN BROTHERS are at 38 and 40 South Canal
street, Chicago, instead of 63 West Washington street,
as announced in the business directory last week,
Their business is rapidly increasing, having nearly
doubled last year. Their instruments are first-class
and deservedly popular. We learn that Mr. Jack
Haynes is their Eastern agent, at 58 West Twenty-
second street, New York City, and that he is doing a
good business for the house.—Exchange.
MESSRS. C. C. CURTISS &CO., of Chicago, III., have
just laid in a fine stock of Gabler pianos.
THE remarkuble growth of the business of the en
terprising house of William E. Wheelock & Co., of
New York, has obliged them to increase their ware-
room space. They have leased the warerooms for-
merly occupied by the Mathusek Company, on East
Fourteenth street, for a term of years from May 1
next, and they will connect the two present rooms,
making of both a single large one, which will be fit
ted up in an elaborate and elegant manner. The firm
has several large factories on One Hundred and
Forty-ninth street, and their plant of machinery and
appliances is complete. Energy and attention to de
tails, together with sufficient capital, have enabled
this well known firm to attain an enviable position
among pianoforte manufacturers —Chicago Indi-
cator.
PHILIP J\
,
(Successor to LAWRENCE BROS.)
MANUFACTURER OF MAGNIFICENT ROSEWOOD FINISHED OR BLACK WALNUT
PIANO CASE ORGANS.
This new Instrument haw no Stops, but is so constructed as to insure the most beautiful effects, by the
uge of two evers operated by tlie knees.. The appearance of the instrument is that of a HANDSOME
UFRIGHT PlANo, and it cannot be distinguished from it, except by playing upon it, and ai it is of tlie
same size, it forms at once the most charming ornament for the Boudoir, Parlor or the Drawing Room, and
combines the sustained Orchestral effeitB ot an Organ, with the perfect proportions and symmetrical
exterior of the newest and must artistically designed Piano.
For full particulars, address,
PHILIP J. L,AWRBI*CE,
TOUCH REGULATING SCREWS.
Tenth Street, near Washington, Euston, Pa,, V. S. A
THE
STORY & CLARK ORGAN FACTORY,
Canal and 16th Streets, Chicago, Illinois, U. S. A.
Vlje best equipped |"?eed ©r^arj
Manufactory
in tlje world.
(forjtrolligg its own paterjtg, (whicfj
Its
cannot be purchased) it produces ;u)
geographical situation, for distri-
action, perfect, a tone correct, rich,
bution and products used unpar-
smooth and sweet, arjd cageg ever-
alleled.
new arjd elegant.
SEND FOR NEW ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE.
"Waxi/bed.
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