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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW.
The array of marshals was a most attrac-
tive feature of the parade, and of itself fur-
nished convincing proof of the dignity and
high bearing by which the New York pi-
anoforte fraternity are largely characterized.
THE MARSHALS.
Preceding Cappa's band, and, in fact, in
front of the entire piano trade procession,
cantered the marshals. They included Mr.
G. A. Steinway, Grand Marshal ; Mr. W. B.
Stone, with R. M. Walters ; Chas. Neuen-
dorff, with Wessell, Nickel & Gross ; H.
D. Dow, with Steinway & Sons; Hugo
Kraempr, of Kraemer & Co. ; W. V. D.
Haring, with the Weber firm ; R. S. How-
ard, late with Sohmer & Co., N. Y., and
Hallett & Cumston, Boston , E. T. Wolf,
with Sohmer & Co.; Robert Pryor, with
Behning & Son ; Geo. D. Weitz, with the
Estey Piano Co. ; J. Burns Brown, with
The New EnglandPiano Co.
This fine representative body appeared
in shining silken hats and blark frock coats,
each being decorated with a brilliant sash
of old gold color. As with every other
section of the procession, these eques-
trians demeaned themselves in the most
knightly and accomplished manner. Both
riders and horses entered fully into the
spirit of the occasion. Mr. W. V. D. Har-
ing bestrode his own noble black steed, a
somewhat restive animal who gave him am-
ple opportunities of displaying his superior
horsemanship. J. Burns Brown, whose
ability to "stride the goat" in true cava-
lier style has been cynically questioned by
certain Thomas a Didymuses in the trade,
thoroughly vindicated his claims of mast-
ery over the equine quadruped. Whether he-
mounts horse, goat unicorn, or anything
else, Mr. Brown is bound to come out of the
ordeal victoriously. Considering his gentle-
ness, his patient persistence and persev-
erence, and his power of ingratiating him-
self with all manner of living creatures, even
including Mrs. Langtry, how could it be
otherwise ?
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THE" Boston" piano is now represented
in New York city by E. H. McEwen, West
Fourteenth street, who will be happy to
exhibit this admirable instrument to all
calless, and to explain its merits.
MR. MCEWEN will carry a good line of
the "Boston" instruments, which he will
offer at as low prices as can be decided upon
consistently with their many excellent
qualities.
WE regret to announce the death of Mr.
Robert Willis, of Willis & Co., Montreal,
which occurred on the 21st ult. The de-
ceased gentlemen was but thirty-eight years
of age. His success as a business man
has been wondertul, while his amiable and
unselfish qualities had won for him the es-
teem of an unusually large number of friends.
The premature termination of his career,
in part the result of his unremitting indus-
try, is greatly deplored in Montreal.
HATNES BROTHERS are now installed in
their new factorv on the Southern Boule-
vard, N. Y. The removal was effected by
barges, under the successful supervision
of Mr. N. J. Haines, Jr.
MR. F. W. BAILEY, of the ^Eolian Or-
gan & Music Company, N. Y., recently
returned from a very successful trip through
the West and South.
GEORGE A. STEINWAY, GRAND'MARSHAL.
THE MARSHALS.
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