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Music Trade Review

Issue: 1889 Vol. 13 N. 9 - Page 14

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IUGO MATHUSHEK, of the firm of Mathushek &
Son, N. Y., has been confined to his house by sickness
for several days.
C. M. BROCKSEIPER, manager of Mathushek & Son
N. Y., was made happy on the 17th ult. by the arrival of
a bouncing boy. Mr. Brockseiper informs us that in a
few years the manufacturers of first-class pianos will
receive into their ranks a notable craftsman. The youth
has already distinguished himself as a vocalist.
THE A. B. Chase Co., Norwalk, O.. report that their
business continues good, and that collections are satis-
factory. Mr. Whitney, with this firm, is on a trip among
the Eastern trade. Their Mr. Mowry has at last risen
from his prolonged sickness, and is gradually becoming
stronger, though he is still unable to take the road, or
to attend to any business. Strong hopes, however pre-
vail that he may be found hustling among the trade, as
aforetime, early next year.
STORY & CLARK ORGAN CO. will shortly introduce
a novelty to the trade which will have a tendency to
revolutionize things generally in certain features of
organ building. Their innovations have always been
marked with success.
A. J. WURM, formerly with Freyer & Bradley, of
Atlanta, Ga., now represents the "Opera'" piano and
Newman Brothers' organs in that city.
offer to supply one hundred thousand pounds of meta
composition for the new government cruiser. This, in
addition to their work on the cruiser Maine, for which
they are also furnishing metal composition, will keep
Messrs. Davenport & Treacy's entire forces employed
throughout the season.
THE Boston Piano Co., Boston, Mass., enjoy a stead-
ily increasing trade. Some fine instruments were
recently on view in their Tremont street rooms, inclu-
ding a very handsome one of Turkish burl wood. A
good deal of credit is due to manager George Carter for
the assiduous and able manner in which he has conducted
the manufacturing department of this house.
THE B. Shoninger Co., New Haven, Conn., have pur-
chased land for the purpose of enlarging their factory.
WE have received illustrated descriptions of some
new and handsome organs .manufactured by the Smith
THE formal dedication of the new building of the American Organ and Piano Company, of Boston, Mass.
Luening Conservatory of Music, Milwaukee, Wis., took First comes the New Chapel Organ, in three styles, one
place on the 16th ult. The opening was a most auspi- of the most desirable ever offered for use in chapels,
cious one. The Steinwayand Knabe pianos used in the schools, halls, etc., and chastely and artistically finish-
ed. Then there is the " Marvel," with case of ash, wal-
building are furnished by Wm. Rohlfing & Sons.
nut finish or natural color as preferred. This contains
three sets of reeds of two and a half octaves each. It
can be furnished with or without ornamental top. Finally
comes style No. 26, of walnut—a particularly attractive
design, and an instrument that will exactly suit the large
number of persons who seek a really good organ in an
inexpensive case.
J. P. LOUNSBURY, of Sioux Falls, South Dak., has
been succeeded by O. C. Caldwell & Co.
MR. JUNIUS HART, of New Orleans, La., reports that
his piano, organ, and music business is prosperous, and
altogether satisfactory. Since the 15th Sept. Mr. Hart
has sold sixty-three Emerson pianos.
Braumuller pianos, manufactured by the Brau-
muller Co., N. Y., make harmony among friends and in
families.
DAVENPORT & TREACY, N. Y., are crowded with orders,
MR. JUNIUS HART, of New Orleans, La., no longer
represents Chickering & Sons, whose agency he has and to keep reasonably clear of arrears are compelled
voluntarily given up. So far as pianos are concerned to run their factories late at nights. In order to expedite
Mr. Hart will in future devote his attention to the matters as far as possible they have recently furnished
Hardman, Emerson, Vose, and Newby & Evans instru- their buildings throughout with electric lights. They
have just received notification of acceptance of their
ments.
THE Ann Arbor (Mich.) Courier contains an announce-
ment of the consolidation of the business of the Allmen-
dinger Piano and Organ Manufacturing Co. with that
of Mr. Lew H. Clement (both of Ann Arbor). By this
arrangement the retail business of the company will be
removed to the store at No. 38 S. Main street, Ann
Arbor, with Mr. Clement in charge, while the wholesal-
ing and manufacturing will be handled from the factory,
foot of Washington street. The Allmendinger, Haines
Bros., Ivers & Pond and Kranich & Bach pianos will
be made specialties, while those of Kimball, Newby &
Evans, Hallett & Cumston and Pease will be fully rep-
resented. The popular Allmendinger organ will be made
still more popular.
Dealers Should Not Fail to Test
"THE INCOMPARABLE"
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The Most Perfect Instruments of the Age.
Cndorsed Cnjaff Imminent £lrtists*
Correspondence Solicited.
Prices Low to Responsible Parties.
BAUS & COMPANY,
MANUFACTURERS,
Nos. 553, 555 and 557 West Thirtieth Street,
TOEK.

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