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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW.
jN unusual degree of activity has been
noticeable in the piano warerooms during
the past week—an activity which has long been
absent. Business in the majority of warerooms
has shown a marked improvement, and where
no improvement is reported a hopeful spirit pre-
vails. So, taking all in all, it is safe to assume
that the tide has turned, and that good times
are coming our way with all sails set.
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BELL ORGAN AND PIANO COM-
PANY, with factories at Guelph, Canada
—whose products have won an international
reputation—will in future be controlled by Wil-
liam Bell and W. J. Bell, the former acting as
president of the Canadian Committee, and the
latter general manager. The English director-
ate will have no interest in the controlling man-
agement, which will be entirely centered in the
gentlemen named, and managed in Guelph,
Can.
Entered at the New York Post Office as Second Class Matter.
«3||UDGING from the number of inquiries made
@>" at the Treasury Department, it seems that
considerable confusion exists as to the day when
the Tariff Bill will take effect. Hence it has been
semi-officially promulgated that the new Tarifl
Bill will go into effect at midnight of the day it
receives the approval of the President, or becomes
a law by operation of the ten days' limitation,
and not from August ist, as provided in the
measure.
An examination of the authorities made at
the Treasury Department shows that a law can-
not take effect upon a date prior to its enact-
ment, and the Federal Supreme Court has sus-
tained this law under the ex post facto provision
of the constitution.
REPORT published in a contemporary to
the fact that the Chicago Cottage Organ
EDWARD LYMAN BILL continues to favor Co. are to abandon the manufacture of the
Conover piano on the grounds that it is a non-
the Queen's domain with his presence.
paying investment, is as false as it is absurd.
Since the Chicago Cottage Organ Company took
jjlNDICATlONS as we go to press are that the
hold of the Conover piano, it has steadily grown
ST& tariff bill is certain to become a law by ex-
in popularity, and it is now handled in as wide
piration of the ten days clause—hence without
an extent of territory as any instrument manu-
executive signature.
factured to-day.
The demand for the Conover piano has neces-
MraEALERS who are planning for fall trade sitated the full quota of men at their factory,
S*W* should not overlook the instruments and the number of pianos turned out shows the
turned out by the Jewett Piano Co., Leominster, strides that the Conover has made in the trade ;
Mass. The Jewett piano is becoming better and it is certain that the Fall will witness a fur-
known and better appreciated every day, and is ther increase. It is hardly necessary for the
proving a '' seller." It is sold at a medium Chicago Cottage Organ Company to deny the
price and is reliably constructed. Dealers silly statement referred to, for the most ordinary
should put it "on the list.''
student of the progress of trade events is aware
of the marked progress the Conover piano has
made within the last few years.
f R. OTTO WISSNER is at present in
Salzschlarf, a famous watering
the centre of Germany. During his abs
a recent communication from our London
Wissner pianos are adding to their pop
correspondent he informs us that Mr.
When Mr. Wisner returns he will find
Rudolf Dolge's European trip in the interest of
creased trade and better times—add to t
the Autoharp has been a highly successful one
Wissner's improved health and we can f
in every respect. The possibilities of the instru-
idea of how things will " hum " in the Fal
ment was a surprise to almost everyone visited,
and it made a marked impression. It is the
opinion of our correspondent that the Autoharp
will find a large European market and become
highly popular among the British musical pub-
lic. Mr. Dolge visited the important trade
centres of Great Britain, and in all cases was re-
ceived like an old friend—for there are few firms
on this side of the water better known in Europe
than that of Alfred Dolge & Son. Our corre-
spondent informs us that Mr. Dolge was to leave
for New York August 18th ; therefore we may
expect to welcome him at his old quarters next
Monday morning, improved in health and with
enthusiasm for the Autoharp accentuated by his
successful trip.
progressive house of Strauch Bros, are
placing the machinery in their new factory
building which has just been completed, and in
a short time they will have facilities which will
enable them to fill all demands for actions and
keys with satisfaction to themselves and cus-
tomers. The reputation which the Strauch
piano actions have won in the trade is too well
known to need detailed mention. The methods
by which they have built up their reputation
have been honorable, and based on the fact that
superior workmanship, excellence of materials
and intelligent supervision will always win ap-
preciation.
In the key-making business, which will find a
place in their new quarters, they are bound to
be as successful as in their other enterprise, and
the number of orders which they have recently
been favored with is in itself a testimonial to
the high standing which Strauch Bros, occupy
in the sphere of piano supplies, and is a proof
positive of their success in the key-making busi-
ness.
A GIHMORE MEMORIAL..
heartily approve of the suggestion made
by Mr. Alexander Bremer, of the Musical
Protective Union of this city, that a bust or some
other suitable memorial be erected to the memory
of the late Patrick Sarsfield Gilmore—the popu-
lar band master and prince of good fellows—who
done so much to stimulate a taste for music
among the masses, and who aided many worthy
charities during his lifetime. Mr. Bremer says,
with some truth, that similar works of art have
been erected in this city to the memory of foreign
composers and musicians, but that not one has
been put up to an American, chiefly because of
the lack of a suitable subject. There is no ex-
cuse now, however, for in the person of Patrick
S. Gilmore, who was a typical American, first,
last and all the time, although born under the
'' sunny skies '' of the Emerald Isle, one is
found worthy of honor. Mr. Bremer suggests
that a public subscription be started, which, we
hope, will meet with a hearty response. THE
MUSIC TRADE REVIEW is willing to do its share,
in a material way, toward helping matters to that
end. It wouldn't be a bad idea to give busts of
Gilmore and Cappa a place in the Mall or con-
venient to the band stand in Central Park, where