Music Trade Review
Issue: 1894 Vol. 18 N. 51 - Page 4
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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW.
Waltonian
Worshippers.
A Party Headed by John Davenport
Leaves Stamford, Conn Their Ob=.
jective Point is Moosehead Lake
—Plenty of Bait On Hand—A
Story on Judge Downs.
tapping the package in his hand, " is the Sun-
day school book. And here,'' tapping his breast
pocket, '' is the book I went in to purchase.
You didn't see the wink that I gave the sales-
man when I tendered him the bill in payment.
I simply said two ; and while he was doing up
the religious work, I quietly slipped the card
authority in here."
CAUGHT BY
(Weight 68,'+' lbs.)
J. D., JULY, 94-
rSftNE day last week the long platform in front
^^ of the station at Stamford, Conn., pre-
sented a singular appearance. From the en-
trance to the passenger station, down to the
baggage room were stacked fishing rods of all
sorts of dimensions, from the kind used in toy-
ing with the timid trout up to the huge rods
possessing considerable diameter and much
strength, necessary in landing the festive and
boisterous salmon which inhabit the lakes of
Northern Maine.
Here and there were scattered inviting looking
hampers, also cases, which, judging from the
brand upon them, contained something of a
more effervescing nature than is seen in corned
beef or hard tack.
The first impression, after gazing at this gen-
erous and enticing array, might cause the be-
holder to think that an expedition was being
formed to invade Darkest Africa and throw
much light upon the jungles. The perspiring
baggagemen cleverly arranged the entire outfit,
and they found that by carefully sorting, stack-
ing and deftly piling, that they could store them
all in one car. After watching this clever work
we were impelled by curiosity to inquire for
whom they were intended and what expedition
was being formed, wondering that we had not
LATER.
seen any notice of it in the metropolitan dailies.
Colonel Treacy writes us, '' Just received pho-
The knight of the brass buttons looked up ; as
tograph
of fish from Davenport which I enclose,
the perspiration fell from his bronze face with a
prices must be high up in Maine-"
gentle plunk, plunk on the platform, replied :
"Going? Don't you know? Why look
here," turning over a card attached to one of
the bundles of fishing poles. Looking thereon
we saw inscribed in a full, round business hand
A "Crown" Maker.
JOHN DAVENPORT,
MOOSEHEAD LAKE,
MAINE.
Further investigation disclosed that John
Davenport, of the Davenport & Treacy Co.,
Judge Downs, a distinguished legal luminary,
of Stamford, and some other well-known Stam.
fordites.all disciples of Izaak Walton, were bound
for a two weeks' fishing trip in Maine. Judge
Downs, by the way is not only an expert in
the Waltonian art, but it is said that the Judge
is also one of the very best poker players in Stam-
ford.
A story was told of the Judge some years ago,
when his knowledge of deuces and spades was
somewhat limited, that he went into a book store
in Stamford and purchased a copy of Hoyle,
desiring to further acquaint himself with card
playing. As the Judge was just selecting the
book, in stepped a lady, a widow, for whose hus-
band's estate the Judge was conservator. Not
being desirous to disclose the fact that he was
anxious to facilitate his knowledge of card play-
ing, the judge quickly covered the copy of Hoyle
with a book of Sunday school hymns, which he
said, blandly, that he was purchasing for his
niece. A friend of his jokingly remarked to the
Judge when they were walking up the street,
that he would have to call again for his copy of
Hoyle. '' Will I ? " replied the Judge. '' Here,''
Making Plenty of them
Right in Chicago.
O WAD AYS we hear much of the crown
wearers of Europe. America can beat
Europe in this for we have the largest "Crown"
maker on earth. It may surprise many to learn
this state of affairs exists in democratic America
but it is true nevertheless.
Not only is he
making and selling plenty of them right here in
this country, but Europe is also purchasing the
beautiful " Crowns " of American manufacture.
Few instruments have given greater satisfac-
tion to the trade than the new style " Crown "
pianos which were placed on the market a few
years ago by Geo. P. Bent. In this connection
he has been in receipt of some highly compli-
mentary expressions of opinion from eminent
dealers and musicians all over the country. A
distinguished musician who critically examined
the " Crown " pianos recently, said : " If I were
to start in the piano business and wished to
carry an instrument that would command trade
and insure my success, I would secure the agency
for the ' Crown ' pianos. "
The "Crown " instruments in general, and
the new style " Crown " pianos in paiticular,
must possess intrinsic musical merits to deserve
this sweeping compliment. And they do.
The " Crown " pianos are instruments of
high artistic excellence and worthy of com-
mendation. The new scales which were speci-
ally drawn for styles " K, " " L " and " M " are
splendid examples of a clever draughtman's
work. The tone is of an even and pure quality
in the different styles and singularly free from a
"break." This gratifying result of a perfect
tone in the different registers reflects credit on
Mr. Bent's able superintendent.
While tone is the main consideration in a
piano, yet it oftentimes suffers from want of
careful " regulation " both in tone and action.
This, however, is not the case with the "Crown"
pianos. They are finished with that degree of
detailed care which displays evidence of good
workmanship and intelligent supervision.
It is not surprising that a wide-awake musi-
cian studying these points should make the
above statement.
Yes, the " Crown " pianos are selling instru-
ments, and pianos don't sell nowadays unless
they are worthy and meritorious instruments,
and possess special selling points which dealers
can emphasize.
While the "Crown" instruments won a
remarkable reputation at the World's Fair and
were paid tribute by Commissioners of the dif-
ferent State buildings and the judges of awards,
yet, to a judge of a piano entirely unaware of
these honors paid, the " Crown " will command
favorable opinion. It is an instrument thor-
oughly able to win and hold its reputation on its
merits.
THE HEINRICTI MANUFACTURING CO., of New
York City, has been incorporated with a capital
of $io,ooo. The directors are Chas. Heinrich, of
Brooklyn ; E. A. Noblette and W. R. Harple, of
this city. They will manufacture a wrist and
hand guide for piano pupils.
MR. F. E. MCARTIIUR, who has acted as
manager of Schubert Piano Co. 's warerooms, is
no longer connected with that firm. He has
been succeeded by Mr. James Donnelly, who has
represented the Schubert concern on the road.
J. L. FLANNERY, of D. H. Baldwin & Co.,
has gone into business for himself at 55 West
Main street, Springfield, O.
MR. P. P. LOCKHART, a member of the firm
of Winterroth & Co., of this city, was married
June 28th. Miss Louise Strauss was the bride.
HOPKINS & CONINE has replaced the old firm
of Young & Hoffman, at Moran, Kan.
The...
KRELL
PIANO.
GEORGE C. CRANE,
97 Fifth Avc, cor. 17th St., New York.
EASTERN REPRESENTATIVE OF
T H E KRELL PIANO CO.,
Manufacturers of Strictly Fiisl-( hiss (irand ^ Upright Pianos,.
C I N C I N N A T I , O.
Reliable Agents Wanted in all Eastern Cities.
THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW.
Waltonian
Worshippers.
A Party Headed by John Davenport
Leaves Stamford, Conn Their Ob=.
jective Point is Moosehead Lake
—Plenty of Bait On Hand—A
Story on Judge Downs.
tapping the package in his hand, " is the Sun-
day school book. And here,'' tapping his breast
pocket, '' is the book I went in to purchase.
You didn't see the wink that I gave the sales-
man when I tendered him the bill in payment.
I simply said two ; and while he was doing up
the religious work, I quietly slipped the card
authority in here."
CAUGHT BY
(Weight 68,'+' lbs.)
J. D., JULY, 94-
rSftNE day last week the long platform in front
^^ of the station at Stamford, Conn., pre-
sented a singular appearance. From the en-
trance to the passenger station, down to the
baggage room were stacked fishing rods of all
sorts of dimensions, from the kind used in toy-
ing with the timid trout up to the huge rods
possessing considerable diameter and much
strength, necessary in landing the festive and
boisterous salmon which inhabit the lakes of
Northern Maine.
Here and there were scattered inviting looking
hampers, also cases, which, judging from the
brand upon them, contained something of a
more effervescing nature than is seen in corned
beef or hard tack.
The first impression, after gazing at this gen-
erous and enticing array, might cause the be-
holder to think that an expedition was being
formed to invade Darkest Africa and throw
much light upon the jungles. The perspiring
baggagemen cleverly arranged the entire outfit,
and they found that by carefully sorting, stack-
ing and deftly piling, that they could store them
all in one car. After watching this clever work
we were impelled by curiosity to inquire for
whom they were intended and what expedition
was being formed, wondering that we had not
LATER.
seen any notice of it in the metropolitan dailies.
Colonel Treacy writes us, '' Just received pho-
The knight of the brass buttons looked up ; as
tograph
of fish from Davenport which I enclose,
the perspiration fell from his bronze face with a
prices must be high up in Maine-"
gentle plunk, plunk on the platform, replied :
"Going? Don't you know? Why look
here," turning over a card attached to one of
the bundles of fishing poles. Looking thereon
we saw inscribed in a full, round business hand
A "Crown" Maker.
JOHN DAVENPORT,
MOOSEHEAD LAKE,
MAINE.
Further investigation disclosed that John
Davenport, of the Davenport & Treacy Co.,
Judge Downs, a distinguished legal luminary,
of Stamford, and some other well-known Stam.
fordites.all disciples of Izaak Walton, were bound
for a two weeks' fishing trip in Maine. Judge
Downs, by the way is not only an expert in
the Waltonian art, but it is said that the Judge
is also one of the very best poker players in Stam-
ford.
A story was told of the Judge some years ago,
when his knowledge of deuces and spades was
somewhat limited, that he went into a book store
in Stamford and purchased a copy of Hoyle,
desiring to further acquaint himself with card
playing. As the Judge was just selecting the
book, in stepped a lady, a widow, for whose hus-
band's estate the Judge was conservator. Not
being desirous to disclose the fact that he was
anxious to facilitate his knowledge of card play-
ing, the judge quickly covered the copy of Hoyle
with a book of Sunday school hymns, which he
said, blandly, that he was purchasing for his
niece. A friend of his jokingly remarked to the
Judge when they were walking up the street,
that he would have to call again for his copy of
Hoyle. '' Will I ? " replied the Judge. '' Here,''
Making Plenty of them
Right in Chicago.
O WAD AYS we hear much of the crown
wearers of Europe. America can beat
Europe in this for we have the largest "Crown"
maker on earth. It may surprise many to learn
this state of affairs exists in democratic America
but it is true nevertheless.
Not only is he
making and selling plenty of them right here in
this country, but Europe is also purchasing the
beautiful " Crowns " of American manufacture.
Few instruments have given greater satisfac-
tion to the trade than the new style " Crown "
pianos which were placed on the market a few
years ago by Geo. P. Bent. In this connection
he has been in receipt of some highly compli-
mentary expressions of opinion from eminent
dealers and musicians all over the country. A
distinguished musician who critically examined
the " Crown " pianos recently, said : " If I were
to start in the piano business and wished to
carry an instrument that would command trade
and insure my success, I would secure the agency
for the ' Crown ' pianos. "
The "Crown " instruments in general, and
the new style " Crown " pianos in paiticular,
must possess intrinsic musical merits to deserve
this sweeping compliment. And they do.
The " Crown " pianos are instruments of
high artistic excellence and worthy of com-
mendation. The new scales which were speci-
ally drawn for styles " K, " " L " and " M " are
splendid examples of a clever draughtman's
work. The tone is of an even and pure quality
in the different styles and singularly free from a
"break." This gratifying result of a perfect
tone in the different registers reflects credit on
Mr. Bent's able superintendent.
While tone is the main consideration in a
piano, yet it oftentimes suffers from want of
careful " regulation " both in tone and action.
This, however, is not the case with the "Crown"
pianos. They are finished with that degree of
detailed care which displays evidence of good
workmanship and intelligent supervision.
It is not surprising that a wide-awake musi-
cian studying these points should make the
above statement.
Yes, the " Crown " pianos are selling instru-
ments, and pianos don't sell nowadays unless
they are worthy and meritorious instruments,
and possess special selling points which dealers
can emphasize.
While the "Crown" instruments won a
remarkable reputation at the World's Fair and
were paid tribute by Commissioners of the dif-
ferent State buildings and the judges of awards,
yet, to a judge of a piano entirely unaware of
these honors paid, the " Crown " will command
favorable opinion. It is an instrument thor-
oughly able to win and hold its reputation on its
merits.
THE HEINRICTI MANUFACTURING CO., of New
York City, has been incorporated with a capital
of $io,ooo. The directors are Chas. Heinrich, of
Brooklyn ; E. A. Noblette and W. R. Harple, of
this city. They will manufacture a wrist and
hand guide for piano pupils.
MR. F. E. MCARTIIUR, who has acted as
manager of Schubert Piano Co. 's warerooms, is
no longer connected with that firm. He has
been succeeded by Mr. James Donnelly, who has
represented the Schubert concern on the road.
J. L. FLANNERY, of D. H. Baldwin & Co.,
has gone into business for himself at 55 West
Main street, Springfield, O.
MR. P. P. LOCKHART, a member of the firm
of Winterroth & Co., of this city, was married
June 28th. Miss Louise Strauss was the bride.
HOPKINS & CONINE has replaced the old firm
of Young & Hoffman, at Moran, Kan.
The...
KRELL
PIANO.
GEORGE C. CRANE,
97 Fifth Avc, cor. 17th St., New York.
EASTERN REPRESENTATIVE OF
T H E KRELL PIANO CO.,
Manufacturers of Strictly Fiisl-( hiss (irand ^ Upright Pianos,.
C I N C I N N A T I , O.
Reliable Agents Wanted in all Eastern Cities.
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