Music Trade Review
Issue: 1889 Vol. 12 N. 13 - Page 1
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Music Trade ReviEw.
The Only Music Trade Paper in America, and the Organ of the Music Trade of -this Country.
UT o 1 1 JOL cL e d
VOL. XII. No. 13.
NEW YORK, FEBRUARY 5 TO 20, 1889.
PUBLISHED • TWICE * EACH • MONTH.
JEFF. DAVIS BILL.
EDWARD LYMAN BILL.
BILL & BILL,
EDITORS AND PROPRIETORS.
$3.00 PER YEAR.
SINGLE COPIES. 15 CENTS.
his investigations and the practical application of his
self acquired knowledge the tone of the American piano
will In all probability become sweet, mellifluous and
grand beyond the conception of living musicians. The
new patent muffler introduced by Mr. Hansing into the
Behr pianos marks the commencement of the new series
of triumphs.
LUCKY JACK HAYNES.
All Cliecks, Drafts, money Orders, Postal
Motes and Mall matter should be
made to
NEWMAN BROS.' POPULAR MANAGER COMES INTO POS-
SESSION OF SOME OK THE PROCEEDS OF
' ARTEMUS WARD'S WIT.
BILL & BILL,
D helps those who help themselves." The truth
of this ancient adage has recently been exempli-
fied in the case of one John (popularly known
as " Jack") Haynes, for many years past identified
with the music trade of this country. Beginning at the
bottom rung of the ladder, by sheer force of character
and intellect Mr. Haynes has climbed to his present
position. Fortunate in business, he was favored in
marriage. Not only did he win a charming wife, but
she has brought him a substantial wedding gift of which
he knew nothing until many years after offering him-
self at the altar of Hymen. Mrs. Haynes, who is one
of the five children of the late John C. Gerry, of Water-
ford, Me., was also a cousin of Charles F. Browne,
known to fame as " Artemus Ward."
At the time
of the celebrated humorist's death, which happened
in England some twenty-three years ago, only his
immediate relatives were aware that he was pos-
sessed of valuable real estate at Yonkers, N. Y., the
income derived from which was enjoyed by his mother
until her death, which occurred about three years back.
According to Mr. Browne's will this property was de-
vised to Mr. Gerry's children (four of whom survive),
the provision to be complied with upon the death of the
tenant for life. In order to prove their title to the be-
quest it became necessary, the will having been made
in England, to dispatch a commission to that country,
and this task was carried out with success by the late
distinguished lawyer, Algernon Sullivan. All of the
three witnesses to the will were discovered, the neces-
sary formalities were completed, and the document was
probated in this city before Judge Barrett a month or
five weeks ago. The proceeds of the sale of the prop-
erty will be paid to the beneficiaries in due course. The
amiable Artemus could not have benefited a worthier or
more generally appreciated recipient.
Mrs. Haynes comes of a notable stock. Elbridge
Gerry, one of the signers of the Declaration of Inde-
pendence, was an ancestor of her family, and she was
also niece of the late Hon. Elbridge Gerry, well remem-
bered as a distinguished ornament of the Maine bar and
twice Congressman for the Pine Tree State. By the
marriage of one of her kinsfolk she is connected with
the family of General Harrison, President-elect of the
United Stages.
More power to you, Jack.
EDITORS & PROPRIETOR.
3 EAST 14th STREET, NEW YORK.
SUBSCRIPTION (including postage) United States and Canada,
{3.00 per year, in advance; Foreign Countries, $4.00
ADVKHTIKEMKNTS, $3.00 per inch, single column, per insertion;
unless inserted upon rates made by special contract.
Entered at the New York Pott Office as Second Claw Matter.
HELPFUL HINTS
much knowledge if he had occasionally retreated to a
comfortably furnished drawing-room.
Probably the greatest improvement recently effected
by this distinguished firm, however, consists of the ap-
pointment of Mr. Siegfried Hansing to the superinten-
dency of their factory. Mr. Hansing has for many
years closely studied the science of piano construction,
particularly in relation to acoustics. Some time ago his
published observations on the " Vibration of Strings "
were circulated among a number of his personal friends,
by whom they were so highly appreciated that the
author was encouraged in his resolve to write a larger
work. Such a work has now appeared, under the title
of" Das Pianoforte in seinen akustischen Anlagen."
The book will be of the greatest interest, and probably
also of high value, to the piano-manufacturing fratern-
Have you seen our last publication ? If not, let us
ity. From a persual of it one sees that Mr. Hansing
know and we will mail you one.
has not only given special attention to the study of
acoustics, but that he has acquired a practical knowledge
FARRAND & VOTEY ORGAN CO.,
of every detail of piano building. While conceding
DETROIT, Mich.
that America is further advanced in piano construction
than any other country in the world, Mr. Hansing
points out how much has even yet to be accomplished
A DISTINGUISHED PIANOMAKER'S RE-
before we can justly boast of manufacturing the instru-
MARKABLE BOOK.
ment on proper acoustic principles. This he does in
fifteen chapters, among the subjects of which are " Tone
MR. SIEGFRIED HANSING UPON " THE PIANOFORTE IN
Properties," " Tone Color," " Relations of Tone,"
ITS RELATIONS TO ACOUSTICS."
" Combination Tones," " Overtones," " Intonation,"
" The Sounding board of the Piano," " The Vibrating
ARIOUS alterations and improvements are being Sf ring and its Laws," " The Setting of the Piano
PATENTS AND INVENTIONS.
made at the piano factory of Messrs Behr, Bros. Action, &c." Copious illustrations add to the value
of the work.
& Co., Eleventh ave. and Twenty-ninth street.
Stop motion for music boxes, No. 395,440, G. J. Jac-
The varnish room is being newly floored, and the sev-
The acquisition of such a man as Mr. Hansing is a card.
eral offices are undergoing the process of refinishing in matter upon which Messrs. Behr Bros. & Co. may justly
Keyboard for musical instruments, No. 395,543, A. L.
hardwood. Further, a new stock and hardware room is pride themselves. Their growth as a firm" of piano- Caldera.
being erected. This establishment is assuming an ex- makers has been almost phenomenally rapid, and they
Organ stop action, No. 395, 503, J. P. Nystrom.
ceedingly pleasant and attractive appearance. Wise already occupy a position in the foremost rank of the
HAZELTON BROS.' trade during last month was more
men, clearly, direct the fortunes of the house of Behr. industry. Under the regime of their distinguished sup-
They realize that while much heroism should be placed erintendent their names connot fail to be linked with prosperous than that of any preceding month in the
to the credit of the hermit of old, who pursued his phil- his in the introduction of further improvements in their history of their business. The Ilazelton piano is at-
osophical and other investigations in caverns and in the instruments. It is an open secret that Mr. Hansing taining high distinction, and is greatly in demand
wilderness, that worthy would probably have gained as has several surprises in store for the trade. Through among the best families.
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Music Trade ReviEw.
The Only Music Trade Paper in America, and the Organ of the Music Trade of -this Country.
UT o 1 1 JOL cL e d
VOL. XII. No. 13.
NEW YORK, FEBRUARY 5 TO 20, 1889.
PUBLISHED • TWICE * EACH • MONTH.
JEFF. DAVIS BILL.
EDWARD LYMAN BILL.
BILL & BILL,
EDITORS AND PROPRIETORS.
$3.00 PER YEAR.
SINGLE COPIES. 15 CENTS.
his investigations and the practical application of his
self acquired knowledge the tone of the American piano
will In all probability become sweet, mellifluous and
grand beyond the conception of living musicians. The
new patent muffler introduced by Mr. Hansing into the
Behr pianos marks the commencement of the new series
of triumphs.
LUCKY JACK HAYNES.
All Cliecks, Drafts, money Orders, Postal
Motes and Mall matter should be
made to
NEWMAN BROS.' POPULAR MANAGER COMES INTO POS-
SESSION OF SOME OK THE PROCEEDS OF
' ARTEMUS WARD'S WIT.
BILL & BILL,
D helps those who help themselves." The truth
of this ancient adage has recently been exempli-
fied in the case of one John (popularly known
as " Jack") Haynes, for many years past identified
with the music trade of this country. Beginning at the
bottom rung of the ladder, by sheer force of character
and intellect Mr. Haynes has climbed to his present
position. Fortunate in business, he was favored in
marriage. Not only did he win a charming wife, but
she has brought him a substantial wedding gift of which
he knew nothing until many years after offering him-
self at the altar of Hymen. Mrs. Haynes, who is one
of the five children of the late John C. Gerry, of Water-
ford, Me., was also a cousin of Charles F. Browne,
known to fame as " Artemus Ward."
At the time
of the celebrated humorist's death, which happened
in England some twenty-three years ago, only his
immediate relatives were aware that he was pos-
sessed of valuable real estate at Yonkers, N. Y., the
income derived from which was enjoyed by his mother
until her death, which occurred about three years back.
According to Mr. Browne's will this property was de-
vised to Mr. Gerry's children (four of whom survive),
the provision to be complied with upon the death of the
tenant for life. In order to prove their title to the be-
quest it became necessary, the will having been made
in England, to dispatch a commission to that country,
and this task was carried out with success by the late
distinguished lawyer, Algernon Sullivan. All of the
three witnesses to the will were discovered, the neces-
sary formalities were completed, and the document was
probated in this city before Judge Barrett a month or
five weeks ago. The proceeds of the sale of the prop-
erty will be paid to the beneficiaries in due course. The
amiable Artemus could not have benefited a worthier or
more generally appreciated recipient.
Mrs. Haynes comes of a notable stock. Elbridge
Gerry, one of the signers of the Declaration of Inde-
pendence, was an ancestor of her family, and she was
also niece of the late Hon. Elbridge Gerry, well remem-
bered as a distinguished ornament of the Maine bar and
twice Congressman for the Pine Tree State. By the
marriage of one of her kinsfolk she is connected with
the family of General Harrison, President-elect of the
United Stages.
More power to you, Jack.
EDITORS & PROPRIETOR.
3 EAST 14th STREET, NEW YORK.
SUBSCRIPTION (including postage) United States and Canada,
{3.00 per year, in advance; Foreign Countries, $4.00
ADVKHTIKEMKNTS, $3.00 per inch, single column, per insertion;
unless inserted upon rates made by special contract.
Entered at the New York Pott Office as Second Claw Matter.
HELPFUL HINTS
much knowledge if he had occasionally retreated to a
comfortably furnished drawing-room.
Probably the greatest improvement recently effected
by this distinguished firm, however, consists of the ap-
pointment of Mr. Siegfried Hansing to the superinten-
dency of their factory. Mr. Hansing has for many
years closely studied the science of piano construction,
particularly in relation to acoustics. Some time ago his
published observations on the " Vibration of Strings "
were circulated among a number of his personal friends,
by whom they were so highly appreciated that the
author was encouraged in his resolve to write a larger
work. Such a work has now appeared, under the title
of" Das Pianoforte in seinen akustischen Anlagen."
The book will be of the greatest interest, and probably
also of high value, to the piano-manufacturing fratern-
Have you seen our last publication ? If not, let us
ity. From a persual of it one sees that Mr. Hansing
know and we will mail you one.
has not only given special attention to the study of
acoustics, but that he has acquired a practical knowledge
FARRAND & VOTEY ORGAN CO.,
of every detail of piano building. While conceding
DETROIT, Mich.
that America is further advanced in piano construction
than any other country in the world, Mr. Hansing
points out how much has even yet to be accomplished
A DISTINGUISHED PIANOMAKER'S RE-
before we can justly boast of manufacturing the instru-
MARKABLE BOOK.
ment on proper acoustic principles. This he does in
fifteen chapters, among the subjects of which are " Tone
MR. SIEGFRIED HANSING UPON " THE PIANOFORTE IN
Properties," " Tone Color," " Relations of Tone,"
ITS RELATIONS TO ACOUSTICS."
" Combination Tones," " Overtones," " Intonation,"
" The Sounding board of the Piano," " The Vibrating
ARIOUS alterations and improvements are being Sf ring and its Laws," " The Setting of the Piano
PATENTS AND INVENTIONS.
made at the piano factory of Messrs Behr, Bros. Action, &c." Copious illustrations add to the value
of the work.
& Co., Eleventh ave. and Twenty-ninth street.
Stop motion for music boxes, No. 395,440, G. J. Jac-
The varnish room is being newly floored, and the sev-
The acquisition of such a man as Mr. Hansing is a card.
eral offices are undergoing the process of refinishing in matter upon which Messrs. Behr Bros. & Co. may justly
Keyboard for musical instruments, No. 395,543, A. L.
hardwood. Further, a new stock and hardware room is pride themselves. Their growth as a firm" of piano- Caldera.
being erected. This establishment is assuming an ex- makers has been almost phenomenally rapid, and they
Organ stop action, No. 395, 503, J. P. Nystrom.
ceedingly pleasant and attractive appearance. Wise already occupy a position in the foremost rank of the
HAZELTON BROS.' trade during last month was more
men, clearly, direct the fortunes of the house of Behr. industry. Under the regime of their distinguished sup-
They realize that while much heroism should be placed erintendent their names connot fail to be linked with prosperous than that of any preceding month in the
to the credit of the hermit of old, who pursued his phil- his in the introduction of further improvements in their history of their business. The Ilazelton piano is at-
osophical and other investigations in caverns and in the instruments. It is an open secret that Mr. Hansing taining high distinction, and is greatly in demand
wilderness, that worthy would probably have gained as has several surprises in store for the trade. Through among the best families.
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