Music Trade Review
Issue: 1887 Vol. 10 N. 15 - Page 4
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THE/MUSIC TRADE REVIEW.,
and by his firm, yet not arbitrary manner has often
settled disputes arising among them that has always
V proved satisfactory to both parties.
\ The firm adopted the trade mark "Opera," some
\flve years ago, and Mr. Peek saw at a glance that it
ANOTHER PAPER IN THE FIELD:
was a master stroke, and would result not only as a
great advertisement, but prove a bonanza from a fi-
Mr. John C. Freund has associated himself with
nancial standpoint.
J. Travis Quigg in the editorial management of the
He was not mistaken, as the "Opera" piano is now
American Musician. After the repeated statements
well known throughout the country and the credit of
made by Mr. Freund that he would never again enter
the firm unlimited, their paper being sought for and
music trade journalism, the news was rather surpris-
readily accepted by our most conservative banks.
Mr. Peek, although young in years is old in the full
ing to us, as it will no doubt be to the majority of
knowledge of his business, still often remarks "he has
the trade. We trust that Mr. Freund will use every
much to learn yet," and we know that he will be a
effort to make the American Musician a clean, re-
student seeking after knowledge till the end of his
spectable paper and not resort to subterfuge and
days.
trickery, ai we have had enough of that sort of busi-
Socially, he is of a mild and kind disposition,
generous even to a fault, still stands no trifling,
ness in some of the publications now pretending to
and while he never forgives those who betray in any
honestly represent the trade. We shall carefully watch
manner his confidence, he, at the same time never
the American Musician and, if necessary, condemn its
forgets to reward those who have done him a ser-
actions, but on the other hand if meritorious just as
vice. He entertains friends in a very liberal man-
readily applaud it.
ner, and although he seldc m, if ever, returns their
calls (being devoted entirely to his business), still
* •
so well are all treated who favor him thus, that
GEORGE W. PEEK.
A certain self styled trade paper, published some-
they are anxious to repeat their visits.
EO. W. PEEK, whose portrait we present with
where in New York City, in its last issue makes
Through hard work last fall Mr. Peek was forced
this number, was born October 1, in the year to lay aside business cares and spend a few weeks in
another unjustifiable attack upon Mr. Charles H.
1848. Graduated from college with the high- Florida, which vacation he thoroughly enjoyed and
Parsons, a well known and reputable musical mer-
est honors in 1864, commenced the study of law at returned blooming as a rose, and upon our calling on
chandise dealer. When the fact is stated that Mr. the close of that year, but, on account of hard study,
him a few days ago we found him in a condition that
Parsons, although still a young man, has been in the which caused his health to fail, and by advice of his showed plainly that there would be some work ac-
business twenty years, and from a small beginning physician, he was forced, very much against his will, complished in their extensive factory this coming y
has built up a business reputation with the musical to abandon the idea of adopting a profession in the season. We wish Mr. Peek and his popular "Opera'/*''
instrument trade second to that of no man in this year 1867. Had he been able to continue in the stud* p i a n o a l l t h e s u c c e s s they so richly deserve,
of law, we feel that he would have been an honor t o ^ v
country, the motive for these attacks can be account- the profession, and his career a brilliant one at the
- 1 *
ed for in no other way save that of pure malice. As bar.
FREUND'S "MUSIC AND DRAMA" SITS
After a short rest he commenced an apprentice*
we Btated in our last issue, Mr. Parsons has nine-
DOWN ON THE " MUSICAL COURIER."
teen "Monarch " organs which were left over from ship under his father, Mr. David T. Peek, an old and
practical
piano
maker.
Beginning
at
the
lowest
the sale of his factory last fall, and is desirous of
NOTICE from time to time, that certain editors o
round of the ladder, he determined to master the
Trade Papers are publishing the statement that
closing them out.
trade, and follow in the footsteps of his parent. By
they are experienced pianoforte makers.and that
This he has a perfect right to do, and we shall close attention to business and quick adaptability he
therefore, they are able to thoroughly understand
acquired,
inside
of
four
years,
a
thorough
knowledge
give him all the aid in our power, as his methods
the technical terms of the parts of musical instru-
of the different branches of piano manufacturing.
are honest and legitimate.
Desiring a wider scope for his abilities than the ments and their relation to each other. It is amusing
factory
afforded he took charge of the office, with to look into the recents of these self-styled critics,
* *
full management, under a salary. By hard work and and it will be found that not a single one of them has
In a recent issue of the Music TRADE REVIEW we
strict attention to business he soon became an active ever in his entire life been legitimately engaged in
republished an article referring to the Decker & Son partner, and assumed the task of managing the bus- the Pianoforte business.
Because one of them was formally employed in
piano, taken from the Spokane Falls, (Washington iness in all its details, while his father devoted his
palming
off on an unsuspicious public, cheap, stencil-
Territory) Review. Through an error of our Printer's whole time and attention to the manufacturing of an
ed pianos, he seems to have conceived the idea, that
instrument
that
was
in
time
destined
to
become
a
it read "Wyoming Territory Review." Immediately
he is a practical piano maker. He ought by this time
very popular one in the country.
following our publication, every so called trade
to
know that the members of the trade, in having
Mr. Peek has made a special study of finances, and
paper copied the article with the same mistake. This it is owing to this fact more than anything else, that articles written about their business, desire to use
shows pretty conclusively upon whom these sheets the business of to-day rests on such a solid founda- the brains of those men who can write an intelli-
tion. He can make better and more profitable in- gent, able article, which will be understood by those
depend for material to fill their columns.
vestments, and handle the firm's money to better ad- whose notice it is intended to attract, and they are
*
vantage
than many of our old and well known finan- well aware of the fact, that it does not do them the
* *
slightest good to have a writer describe their in-
ciers.
In this issue will be found the page advertisement
Owing to his shrewd and careful management very struments, in such scientific terms that often the
of Messrs. Behning & Son. It will be of advantage few, if any losses have been met with by the firm. very person writing the article is at a loss to explain
to the dealers to heed the claims oontained therein. He is far-sighted, and will take advantage of and ac- its meaning, and if asked in confidence how he came
The Behning piano is constantly gaining new laurels, complish results by watching the market closely, to write it would, perhaps, confess that it was only
done after an exciting time with a bottle of whiskey,
and when once the dealer secures the agency, it is when many of his competetors have failed to see any a Webster dictionary and an unparalelled amount of
change about to take place. He is also very prudent
never willingly given up. This can be accounted for
making a little go a great ways, and believes in man- cheek, seeking by these combinations to impress
in only one way—success through merit.
aging a business on an economical basis, as he thinks others with a learning which he knew he did not
*
extravagance has been the utter ruin of many firms. really possess.—Freund'8 Music & Drama.
Still, although prudent to a degree, he will not let
The Musical Courier in its last issue made frantic his business suffer by carrying it to an extreme, and
efforts to explain the ridiculous statement it previ- is always willing to make and add improvements, no
THE M'CAMMON PIANO MANU-
ously made regarding the " 10,000 choice purchasers matter what may be the costs, if the results are to be
FACTURING CO.
of Hardman pianos." Both the editors of this sheet beneficial to the instrument he manufactures, and
such improvement to be an advantage and a profit to
E McCammon building, corner of Broadway
are rather portly gentlemen, but they have managed
the firm.
and North Ferry street, was purchased yestor-
I
to crawl through a pretty small knot-hole this time.
Mr. Peek is never afraid of hard work and al-
day by Edward McCammon for the McCam-
though his health has not been of the best, still he mon Piano Manufacturing Co. Operations to a large
is full of energy, ambition and enterprise, and never extent begin immediately. The new factory will em-
leaves undone that which he feels must be accom- ploy 150 men, and the capital will be raised to $100,-
KIND WORDS.
plished.
000. The election of officers occurred yesterday
We have often found him at his desk at a very late afternoon, with the following result: Peter B. Mes-
FULTON, Ky., Feb. 18, 1887.
hour and know of his denying himself many hours sick, President; Edward McCammon, General
MESSRS. BtLii & CAER,
of pleasure and recreation on account of his busi- Manager and Secretary; W. B. Van Alstyne, Treas-
New York:
ness.
urer. Trustees": Peter B. Messick, Edward McCam-
GENTLEMEN : Enclosed please find $3.00 for year's
Mr- Peek is also an experienced salesman, knows mon, Solomon F. Higgins and W. B. Van Alstine.
subscription to the Music TRADE REVIEW. It grows how to reach a customer and just how to handle The capacity of the factory, with the new machinery,
better every day, so don't fail to send it regularly.
them, and seldom loses a sale as he is of good ad- which is being set in position, will bo forty instru-
Yours truly,
dress, courteous, obliging, and never fails to inspire ments a week.—Albany, (N. Y.) Evening Telegram,
ALVIN J. BURROW.
confidence. He is very popular among his workmen Feb. 27.
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228
THE/MUSIC TRADE REVIEW.,
and by his firm, yet not arbitrary manner has often
settled disputes arising among them that has always
V proved satisfactory to both parties.
\ The firm adopted the trade mark "Opera," some
\flve years ago, and Mr. Peek saw at a glance that it
ANOTHER PAPER IN THE FIELD:
was a master stroke, and would result not only as a
great advertisement, but prove a bonanza from a fi-
Mr. John C. Freund has associated himself with
nancial standpoint.
J. Travis Quigg in the editorial management of the
He was not mistaken, as the "Opera" piano is now
American Musician. After the repeated statements
well known throughout the country and the credit of
made by Mr. Freund that he would never again enter
the firm unlimited, their paper being sought for and
music trade journalism, the news was rather surpris-
readily accepted by our most conservative banks.
Mr. Peek, although young in years is old in the full
ing to us, as it will no doubt be to the majority of
knowledge of his business, still often remarks "he has
the trade. We trust that Mr. Freund will use every
much to learn yet," and we know that he will be a
effort to make the American Musician a clean, re-
student seeking after knowledge till the end of his
spectable paper and not resort to subterfuge and
days.
trickery, ai we have had enough of that sort of busi-
Socially, he is of a mild and kind disposition,
generous even to a fault, still stands no trifling,
ness in some of the publications now pretending to
and while he never forgives those who betray in any
honestly represent the trade. We shall carefully watch
manner his confidence, he, at the same time never
the American Musician and, if necessary, condemn its
forgets to reward those who have done him a ser-
actions, but on the other hand if meritorious just as
vice. He entertains friends in a very liberal man-
readily applaud it.
ner, and although he seldc m, if ever, returns their
calls (being devoted entirely to his business), still
* •
so well are all treated who favor him thus, that
GEORGE W. PEEK.
A certain self styled trade paper, published some-
they are anxious to repeat their visits.
EO. W. PEEK, whose portrait we present with
where in New York City, in its last issue makes
Through hard work last fall Mr. Peek was forced
this number, was born October 1, in the year to lay aside business cares and spend a few weeks in
another unjustifiable attack upon Mr. Charles H.
1848. Graduated from college with the high- Florida, which vacation he thoroughly enjoyed and
Parsons, a well known and reputable musical mer-
est honors in 1864, commenced the study of law at returned blooming as a rose, and upon our calling on
chandise dealer. When the fact is stated that Mr. the close of that year, but, on account of hard study,
him a few days ago we found him in a condition that
Parsons, although still a young man, has been in the which caused his health to fail, and by advice of his showed plainly that there would be some work ac-
business twenty years, and from a small beginning physician, he was forced, very much against his will, complished in their extensive factory this coming y
has built up a business reputation with the musical to abandon the idea of adopting a profession in the season. We wish Mr. Peek and his popular "Opera'/*''
instrument trade second to that of no man in this year 1867. Had he been able to continue in the stud* p i a n o a l l t h e s u c c e s s they so richly deserve,
of law, we feel that he would have been an honor t o ^ v
country, the motive for these attacks can be account- the profession, and his career a brilliant one at the
- 1 *
ed for in no other way save that of pure malice. As bar.
FREUND'S "MUSIC AND DRAMA" SITS
After a short rest he commenced an apprentice*
we Btated in our last issue, Mr. Parsons has nine-
DOWN ON THE " MUSICAL COURIER."
teen "Monarch " organs which were left over from ship under his father, Mr. David T. Peek, an old and
practical
piano
maker.
Beginning
at
the
lowest
the sale of his factory last fall, and is desirous of
NOTICE from time to time, that certain editors o
round of the ladder, he determined to master the
Trade Papers are publishing the statement that
closing them out.
trade, and follow in the footsteps of his parent. By
they are experienced pianoforte makers.and that
This he has a perfect right to do, and we shall close attention to business and quick adaptability he
therefore, they are able to thoroughly understand
acquired,
inside
of
four
years,
a
thorough
knowledge
give him all the aid in our power, as his methods
the technical terms of the parts of musical instru-
of the different branches of piano manufacturing.
are honest and legitimate.
Desiring a wider scope for his abilities than the ments and their relation to each other. It is amusing
factory
afforded he took charge of the office, with to look into the recents of these self-styled critics,
* *
full management, under a salary. By hard work and and it will be found that not a single one of them has
In a recent issue of the Music TRADE REVIEW we
strict attention to business he soon became an active ever in his entire life been legitimately engaged in
republished an article referring to the Decker & Son partner, and assumed the task of managing the bus- the Pianoforte business.
Because one of them was formally employed in
piano, taken from the Spokane Falls, (Washington iness in all its details, while his father devoted his
palming
off on an unsuspicious public, cheap, stencil-
Territory) Review. Through an error of our Printer's whole time and attention to the manufacturing of an
ed pianos, he seems to have conceived the idea, that
instrument
that
was
in
time
destined
to
become
a
it read "Wyoming Territory Review." Immediately
he is a practical piano maker. He ought by this time
very popular one in the country.
following our publication, every so called trade
to
know that the members of the trade, in having
Mr. Peek has made a special study of finances, and
paper copied the article with the same mistake. This it is owing to this fact more than anything else, that articles written about their business, desire to use
shows pretty conclusively upon whom these sheets the business of to-day rests on such a solid founda- the brains of those men who can write an intelli-
tion. He can make better and more profitable in- gent, able article, which will be understood by those
depend for material to fill their columns.
vestments, and handle the firm's money to better ad- whose notice it is intended to attract, and they are
*
vantage
than many of our old and well known finan- well aware of the fact, that it does not do them the
* *
slightest good to have a writer describe their in-
ciers.
In this issue will be found the page advertisement
Owing to his shrewd and careful management very struments, in such scientific terms that often the
of Messrs. Behning & Son. It will be of advantage few, if any losses have been met with by the firm. very person writing the article is at a loss to explain
to the dealers to heed the claims oontained therein. He is far-sighted, and will take advantage of and ac- its meaning, and if asked in confidence how he came
The Behning piano is constantly gaining new laurels, complish results by watching the market closely, to write it would, perhaps, confess that it was only
done after an exciting time with a bottle of whiskey,
and when once the dealer secures the agency, it is when many of his competetors have failed to see any a Webster dictionary and an unparalelled amount of
change about to take place. He is also very prudent
never willingly given up. This can be accounted for
making a little go a great ways, and believes in man- cheek, seeking by these combinations to impress
in only one way—success through merit.
aging a business on an economical basis, as he thinks others with a learning which he knew he did not
*
extravagance has been the utter ruin of many firms. really possess.—Freund'8 Music & Drama.
Still, although prudent to a degree, he will not let
The Musical Courier in its last issue made frantic his business suffer by carrying it to an extreme, and
efforts to explain the ridiculous statement it previ- is always willing to make and add improvements, no
THE M'CAMMON PIANO MANU-
ously made regarding the " 10,000 choice purchasers matter what may be the costs, if the results are to be
FACTURING CO.
of Hardman pianos." Both the editors of this sheet beneficial to the instrument he manufactures, and
such improvement to be an advantage and a profit to
E McCammon building, corner of Broadway
are rather portly gentlemen, but they have managed
the firm.
and North Ferry street, was purchased yestor-
I
to crawl through a pretty small knot-hole this time.
Mr. Peek is never afraid of hard work and al-
day by Edward McCammon for the McCam-
though his health has not been of the best, still he mon Piano Manufacturing Co. Operations to a large
is full of energy, ambition and enterprise, and never extent begin immediately. The new factory will em-
leaves undone that which he feels must be accom- ploy 150 men, and the capital will be raised to $100,-
KIND WORDS.
plished.
000. The election of officers occurred yesterday
We have often found him at his desk at a very late afternoon, with the following result: Peter B. Mes-
FULTON, Ky., Feb. 18, 1887.
hour and know of his denying himself many hours sick, President; Edward McCammon, General
MESSRS. BtLii & CAER,
of pleasure and recreation on account of his busi- Manager and Secretary; W. B. Van Alstyne, Treas-
New York:
ness.
urer. Trustees": Peter B. Messick, Edward McCam-
GENTLEMEN : Enclosed please find $3.00 for year's
Mr- Peek is also an experienced salesman, knows mon, Solomon F. Higgins and W. B. Van Alstine.
subscription to the Music TRADE REVIEW. It grows how to reach a customer and just how to handle The capacity of the factory, with the new machinery,
better every day, so don't fail to send it regularly.
them, and seldom loses a sale as he is of good ad- which is being set in position, will bo forty instru-
Yours truly,
dress, courteous, obliging, and never fails to inspire ments a week.—Albany, (N. Y.) Evening Telegram,
ALVIN J. BURROW.
confidence. He is very popular among his workmen Feb. 27.
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