Music Trade Review
Issue: 1889 Vol. 12 N. 11 - Page 2
190
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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
There is no question, therefore, as to the future of
the music trade in America. All the conditions are
in favor of its constant and prosperous growth. It is
not a case of " Rest, and be thankful." Rather must the
cry be " Give thanks, and march forward !"
The year 1889 has opened with a cheerful prospect.
Many dealers have enjoyed a far better holiday business
than they anticipated. Physical nature conspires with
American grit, energy and genius to bless the trade
with more, much more, success for many years to come.
The opportunity will not be lost. Advance, then, say
we ; and, in the words of Richmond (slightly altered):
Sound drums and trumpets, boldly, cheerfully ;
Our country's music trade, and Victory !
For ite future iu tlje disi
flfi ANOTHER] ADVOCATE FOR THE PIANO
AND ORGAN MAKERS' PRO-
TECTIYE UNION.
LEOMJNSTER, MASS,, Dec. 5, 1888.
MESSRS. BILL & BILL,
A H O P E F U L OUTLOOK.
WERE it possible to present to our readers a sphyg-
mographic chart of the music trade of the country dur-
ing the year 1888, it would be seen at a glance that our
musical industries, though subjected to occasional fluc-
tuations, have on the whole maintained an encouraging
average. Though there has not been any actual boom,
many important firms have largely increased their out-
puts, and the number of those who have fallen below
the level of 1887 is not greater than that of any pre-
ceding year for a considerable time back. This is,
not an unsatisfactory condition of things, particularly
when it is borne in mind that the country has passed
Irough the disturbing and agitating influences of a
fcrce and prolonged political contest.
the idea advocated by THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW,
there could nothing conie but good."
Such interest has been manifested that we have been
urged by our friends to place the subject prominently
before the entire trade for their consideration at the be-
ginning of the present year. Also to ask for an expres-
sion of views regarding the initiatory steps to be taken,
their willingness to attend a meeting when called, etc.,
etc. In accordance with the wishes expressed to us and
our own belief that it is a move in the right direction,
we have decided to extend an invitation to the mem
bers of the music trade of America who feel that the
establishment of a Protective Union will be a benefit to
them, to communicate their views and wishes to THE
MUSIC TRADE REVIEW.
rOR tlja catisjj that lacks assistajjce,
For the wrosg that jjagds' r e s i s t ^ y , ( '|
but we could substantially aid each other, and out of
New York:
GENTLEMEN: We fully endorse your ideas in regard
to a Piano and Organ Makers' Protective Union. Should
be pleased to write at greater length upon the subject,
but it is impossible to spare the time at present. We
believe it a step in the right direction.
Yours truly,
We wish to arrive at the true wishes of a majority of
the manufacturers relative to the subject, and, if pos-
sible, bring them to speedy action.
All communications addressed to this office, relative
to the above subject, will be considered for publication
unless otherwise directed.
* *
THAT SPLENETIC EGOTIST AGAIN.
" A LITTLE knowledge is a dangerous thing." The
sapient Freund quotes this time-honored adage in
connection with the use of the word eclat by a writer in
THE
MUSIC TRADE REVIEW.
It would be well for the
sapient one, in future, to lay the same maxim to
W. H. JEWETT & Co.
heart before making ridiculously erroneous criticisms.
The sentence over which he is so vulgarly merry runs
For some time past the Music TRADE REVIEW has
advocated the forming of a Piano and Organ Makers' as follows: " He (Mr. David H. Dunham) is well pleased
with the eclat with which his exploits as a piano manu-
Protective Union.
Our advocacy of such a Union has been based on the facturer are honored in the Southern, as they are in the
belief that it would result in eliminating from the trade Northern States." This learned pundit also speaks of
the word as though it were still recognized as French
many evils which now exist.
Such an organization could with advantage give at- only, and as if it had not long since been incorporated
tention towards the establishment of a credit agency, a into the standard English dictionaries. If, instead of
bureau of information, full ventilations of the subject of exhausting his brilliant powers of humor in concocting
Consequently, from a patriotic as well as a business freight discriminations, and many other live and im- a wretched and childish pun upon the names of the pro-
prietors of this journal, he had increased his " little
(point of view, the trade and the public may be congratu- portant propositions worthy of consideration.
knowledge"
by referring to his Worcester, he would
Nearly all the other great trades of America have
lated. The former are entitled to rejoice at the expan-
have
discovered
that eclat may be legitimately inter-
sion of musical culture, which cannot but act as an im- similar organizations, by which they find themselves
preted
as
"
renown,"
or " applause." He would have
petus to the manufacture and improvement of musical benefited in many ways.
found,
moreover,doubtless
to his astonishment, that the
The commendable features of such Unions could be
instruments ; while the latter may well be proud that
word,
owing
to
long
and
familiar usage by English
their demands for instruments of American make are patterned after and perhaps expanded, while all that
speaking
people,
now
takes
its proper place among the
unfailingly and increasingly responded to by so high an which was objectionable could be easily avoided.
other
English
words
beginning
with the letter E. In
order of inventors and mechanics as those who preside
Such an organization as we have suggested and ad-
any
case
the
expression,
as
employed
by us, is as correct
over and labor within American factories.
vocated would assuredly increase rapidly in strength,
as
the
idiotic
and
ungentlemanly,
yet
laughable phrase
It seems well-nigh impossible, indeed, that the trade, influence and benefit to the entire music trade.
"
an
abundant
ass,"
applied
to
one
of
our
staff by the
Matters which would promote the welfare of the trade
if it continue in the hands of men like those who now
pompous
editor
of
the
American
Musician.
conduct it, should not grow larger and healthier year by could be carefully considered, desired information re-
Mr. Freund charitably (and elegantly) advises us to
year for a long time to come. Far and near the land is garding individuals could be obtained with a degree of
being more and more densely settled ; and whether we certainty not to be secured from commercial agencies " restrain the wild cattle ranger and tobogganist a bit."
look at the fertile hills and vales of California, the rich which embrace this and all other trades in their reports. In reply, we would suggest that he indulge in a little
mining and cattle regions of Montana, the boundless
We have expressed our views and outlined possible cattle-ranging and tobogganing, in order to clear his
plains of Illinois and Iowa, the glens and glades of
plans to be considered in former issues of this paper, bemuddled intellect and give a healthier tone to his dis-
Colorado, or the regenerating Southern States—no mat- which have received much favorable comment from our ordered spleen.
We are not disposed to waste space by lecturing Mr.
ter upon what spot on the map of North America the patrons.
eye falls, there are springing up new cities, towns, and
We have received many communications, both per- Freund upon the execrable taste by which his
communities who yearn for the presence and the beni- sonally and by mail, from manufacturers, who have article upon our contributor is characterized. He and
son of Apollo. Musical colleges and schools, singing strongly endorsed the position which we have taken in Mr. Blumenberg are welcome to divide such honors as
societies and clubs, organizations for the practice and this matter and encouraging us to continue until such pertain to mud-throwing. We will, however, remind
enjoyment of instrumental music, all these everywhere time as a sufficient number of manufacturers shall have him that his ebullition is grossly and wilfully mislead-
testify to the great and glorious fact that we are a mus- signified their willingness to be present at a meeting ing. There is no reason why a man who can ride a
ical nation.
convened for the purpose of the considering the neces- mustang and guide a toboggan should not be able to
Further, the home supply of wood for the building of sity of establishing a Piano and Organ Makers' Pro- wield the pen; and it is enough for us to know that the
writer whom he so unfairly attacks has proved accept-
organ and piano cases ; of steel and iron for the con- tective Union.
struction of their interiors ; the mammoth and splen-
We have personally interviewed many members of able to the cultured editors of the Pall Mall Gnzette,axid
didly appointed factories that abound in our midst and the trade upon the subject, and with one or two excep- equal to the demands of the New York Herald, the
are ever and anon being erected ; and the palatial ware- tions they have strongly favored the necessity of such a Chicago Evening Journal, and many other leading
rooms that adorn Our great cities, show that the mater- Union, We quote below the words of a prominent indi- papers. True, " a lie that is all a lie may be met and
fought with outright; but a lie that is half a truth
ial and n»ental resources available for the trade in the vidual when interviewed upon the subject;
United States ajre not to be excellad, cither in number
'' If jre eould only put aside our petty jealousies, for- is a harder matter to fight." Nevertheless, we have
pr qyiality, by any country in the world.
es and come together, there is no doubt hitherto been pignally successful in tearing the mask
Music Trade Review -- © mbsi.org, arcade-museum.com -- digitized with support from namm.org
THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
There is no question, therefore, as to the future of
the music trade in America. All the conditions are
in favor of its constant and prosperous growth. It is
not a case of " Rest, and be thankful." Rather must the
cry be " Give thanks, and march forward !"
The year 1889 has opened with a cheerful prospect.
Many dealers have enjoyed a far better holiday business
than they anticipated. Physical nature conspires with
American grit, energy and genius to bless the trade
with more, much more, success for many years to come.
The opportunity will not be lost. Advance, then, say
we ; and, in the words of Richmond (slightly altered):
Sound drums and trumpets, boldly, cheerfully ;
Our country's music trade, and Victory !
For ite future iu tlje disi
flfi ANOTHER] ADVOCATE FOR THE PIANO
AND ORGAN MAKERS' PRO-
TECTIYE UNION.
LEOMJNSTER, MASS,, Dec. 5, 1888.
MESSRS. BILL & BILL,
A H O P E F U L OUTLOOK.
WERE it possible to present to our readers a sphyg-
mographic chart of the music trade of the country dur-
ing the year 1888, it would be seen at a glance that our
musical industries, though subjected to occasional fluc-
tuations, have on the whole maintained an encouraging
average. Though there has not been any actual boom,
many important firms have largely increased their out-
puts, and the number of those who have fallen below
the level of 1887 is not greater than that of any pre-
ceding year for a considerable time back. This is,
not an unsatisfactory condition of things, particularly
when it is borne in mind that the country has passed
Irough the disturbing and agitating influences of a
fcrce and prolonged political contest.
the idea advocated by THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW,
there could nothing conie but good."
Such interest has been manifested that we have been
urged by our friends to place the subject prominently
before the entire trade for their consideration at the be-
ginning of the present year. Also to ask for an expres-
sion of views regarding the initiatory steps to be taken,
their willingness to attend a meeting when called, etc.,
etc. In accordance with the wishes expressed to us and
our own belief that it is a move in the right direction,
we have decided to extend an invitation to the mem
bers of the music trade of America who feel that the
establishment of a Protective Union will be a benefit to
them, to communicate their views and wishes to THE
MUSIC TRADE REVIEW.
rOR tlja catisjj that lacks assistajjce,
For the wrosg that jjagds' r e s i s t ^ y , ( '|
but we could substantially aid each other, and out of
New York:
GENTLEMEN: We fully endorse your ideas in regard
to a Piano and Organ Makers' Protective Union. Should
be pleased to write at greater length upon the subject,
but it is impossible to spare the time at present. We
believe it a step in the right direction.
Yours truly,
We wish to arrive at the true wishes of a majority of
the manufacturers relative to the subject, and, if pos-
sible, bring them to speedy action.
All communications addressed to this office, relative
to the above subject, will be considered for publication
unless otherwise directed.
* *
THAT SPLENETIC EGOTIST AGAIN.
" A LITTLE knowledge is a dangerous thing." The
sapient Freund quotes this time-honored adage in
connection with the use of the word eclat by a writer in
THE
MUSIC TRADE REVIEW.
It would be well for the
sapient one, in future, to lay the same maxim to
W. H. JEWETT & Co.
heart before making ridiculously erroneous criticisms.
The sentence over which he is so vulgarly merry runs
For some time past the Music TRADE REVIEW has
advocated the forming of a Piano and Organ Makers' as follows: " He (Mr. David H. Dunham) is well pleased
with the eclat with which his exploits as a piano manu-
Protective Union.
Our advocacy of such a Union has been based on the facturer are honored in the Southern, as they are in the
belief that it would result in eliminating from the trade Northern States." This learned pundit also speaks of
the word as though it were still recognized as French
many evils which now exist.
Such an organization could with advantage give at- only, and as if it had not long since been incorporated
tention towards the establishment of a credit agency, a into the standard English dictionaries. If, instead of
bureau of information, full ventilations of the subject of exhausting his brilliant powers of humor in concocting
Consequently, from a patriotic as well as a business freight discriminations, and many other live and im- a wretched and childish pun upon the names of the pro-
prietors of this journal, he had increased his " little
(point of view, the trade and the public may be congratu- portant propositions worthy of consideration.
knowledge"
by referring to his Worcester, he would
Nearly all the other great trades of America have
lated. The former are entitled to rejoice at the expan-
have
discovered
that eclat may be legitimately inter-
sion of musical culture, which cannot but act as an im- similar organizations, by which they find themselves
preted
as
"
renown,"
or " applause." He would have
petus to the manufacture and improvement of musical benefited in many ways.
found,
moreover,doubtless
to his astonishment, that the
The commendable features of such Unions could be
instruments ; while the latter may well be proud that
word,
owing
to
long
and
familiar usage by English
their demands for instruments of American make are patterned after and perhaps expanded, while all that
speaking
people,
now
takes
its proper place among the
unfailingly and increasingly responded to by so high an which was objectionable could be easily avoided.
other
English
words
beginning
with the letter E. In
order of inventors and mechanics as those who preside
Such an organization as we have suggested and ad-
any
case
the
expression,
as
employed
by us, is as correct
over and labor within American factories.
vocated would assuredly increase rapidly in strength,
as
the
idiotic
and
ungentlemanly,
yet
laughable phrase
It seems well-nigh impossible, indeed, that the trade, influence and benefit to the entire music trade.
"
an
abundant
ass,"
applied
to
one
of
our
staff by the
Matters which would promote the welfare of the trade
if it continue in the hands of men like those who now
pompous
editor
of
the
American
Musician.
conduct it, should not grow larger and healthier year by could be carefully considered, desired information re-
Mr. Freund charitably (and elegantly) advises us to
year for a long time to come. Far and near the land is garding individuals could be obtained with a degree of
being more and more densely settled ; and whether we certainty not to be secured from commercial agencies " restrain the wild cattle ranger and tobogganist a bit."
look at the fertile hills and vales of California, the rich which embrace this and all other trades in their reports. In reply, we would suggest that he indulge in a little
mining and cattle regions of Montana, the boundless
We have expressed our views and outlined possible cattle-ranging and tobogganing, in order to clear his
plains of Illinois and Iowa, the glens and glades of
plans to be considered in former issues of this paper, bemuddled intellect and give a healthier tone to his dis-
Colorado, or the regenerating Southern States—no mat- which have received much favorable comment from our ordered spleen.
We are not disposed to waste space by lecturing Mr.
ter upon what spot on the map of North America the patrons.
eye falls, there are springing up new cities, towns, and
We have received many communications, both per- Freund upon the execrable taste by which his
communities who yearn for the presence and the beni- sonally and by mail, from manufacturers, who have article upon our contributor is characterized. He and
son of Apollo. Musical colleges and schools, singing strongly endorsed the position which we have taken in Mr. Blumenberg are welcome to divide such honors as
societies and clubs, organizations for the practice and this matter and encouraging us to continue until such pertain to mud-throwing. We will, however, remind
enjoyment of instrumental music, all these everywhere time as a sufficient number of manufacturers shall have him that his ebullition is grossly and wilfully mislead-
testify to the great and glorious fact that we are a mus- signified their willingness to be present at a meeting ing. There is no reason why a man who can ride a
ical nation.
convened for the purpose of the considering the neces- mustang and guide a toboggan should not be able to
Further, the home supply of wood for the building of sity of establishing a Piano and Organ Makers' Pro- wield the pen; and it is enough for us to know that the
writer whom he so unfairly attacks has proved accept-
organ and piano cases ; of steel and iron for the con- tective Union.
struction of their interiors ; the mammoth and splen-
We have personally interviewed many members of able to the cultured editors of the Pall Mall Gnzette,axid
didly appointed factories that abound in our midst and the trade upon the subject, and with one or two excep- equal to the demands of the New York Herald, the
are ever and anon being erected ; and the palatial ware- tions they have strongly favored the necessity of such a Chicago Evening Journal, and many other leading
rooms that adorn Our great cities, show that the mater- Union, We quote below the words of a prominent indi- papers. True, " a lie that is all a lie may be met and
fought with outright; but a lie that is half a truth
ial and n»ental resources available for the trade in the vidual when interviewed upon the subject;
United States ajre not to be excellad, cither in number
'' If jre eould only put aside our petty jealousies, for- is a harder matter to fight." Nevertheless, we have
pr qyiality, by any country in the world.
es and come together, there is no doubt hitherto been pignally successful in tearing the mask
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