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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW.
is impossible, as only the part attacked can burn
down. It is satisfactory to note that the amount
of orders on hand will enable Strauch Brothers
to test the full capacity of their new concern.
The honorable methods by which Strauch Bro-
thers have built up the reputation of their house
are the methods which will enable them to add
still further to their action and key business.
PEASE PIANO CO. report a continued
popularity for their new style " M " piano.
It is proving itself to be one of the greatest suc-
cesses of this house, both from a tonal and archi-
tectural standpoint. The several other styles of
the popular Pease pianos are not, however,
overshadowed by the special merits of their new
style " M." Each style has its accepted place,
and its special points, which can be emphasized
by intelligent dealers.
The Pease Piano Company report a marked
improvement in business for August over that
of the preceding two months, and the different
styles of Pease pianos are finding their way into
the homes of those who appreciate a good instru-
ment. Wide awake dealers who are not ac-
quainted with the popular Pease pianos should
not fail to look them up. They have an old and
established reputation, and are being pushed by
a company who are progressive in the truest
sense of the word. In fact that is the key to
the success of the Pease Piano Company to-day.
daughter of Rev. G. O. Little, whose family
have used the Hazelton piano for years, was re-
cently married to Dr. C. S. Bliss, Professor at
the American College at Beyrout, Syria, and
the wedding gift from her father was a choice of
any make of piano she may choose. As might
be expected, she expressed a preference for a
Hazelton grand, and it was shipped the past
week to her new home in Syria. This, however,
is only one of the many instances of the popu-
larity of these splendid examples of the piano
makers' art, and the support which they com-
mand is a worthy tribute to their musical
qualities.
BRIEF NEWS LETS.
is the 14th year the
Hobbie Music Co. has been established in busi-
ness.
ASBURY PARK, N. J.—Mr. David Crawford,
piano dealer, 143-145 Main street, died of bron-
chial trouble at his home, 44 Corlies Ave., West
Grove. Mr. Crawford was one of the first resi-
dents.
NEW YORK, N. Y.—Chas. Heuper, 1551 Sec-
ond Ave., has been elected Secretary of the
Executive Board of the International Piano
Makers' Union of America and Canada.
ROANOKE, VA.—This
TOPEKA, KANS.—Fire broke out in Brough-
ton Bros.' music store a few days ago, caused by
a carelessly thrown cigar. The blaze was soon
extinguished.
REMINGTON, IND.—W. H. Lighty has opened
up a music store here.
WEGMAN PIANO CO., Auburn, N.
Y., seem to have escaped, to a large ex-
tent, the business depression which has been so
general for the past twelve months. This is due
chiefly to the splendid reputation which they
have built up through the merit of their wares,
and also through the extension of their business.
From latest reports we learn that the improved
business now making itself manifest has not es-
caped them, and they have been in receipt of a
marked increase in orders from their agents
throughout the country during the past few
weeks. Mr. Henry Wegman, secretary of this
company, is persistently striving to add to the
musical standing of his instruments by the ad-
dition of numerous improvements. He is a
practical and experienced craftsman, and the
many meritorious inventions which are em-
bodied in the Wegman instruments go far to
prove that much can be expected of the future
of this concern and the Wegman piano.
f
HE Hazelton Brothers' piano has always
maintained such a leading place in the
front rank of American instruments that where-
ever it found a place in the homes of our leading
citizens, its musical attributes at once com-
manded the admiration of its players—hence
they became its advocates and supporters. That
is why the firm of Hazelton Brothers can claim
a line of customers—many of them in one
family, from generation to generation. We can
instance a case in point which occurred during
the past week, whereby a sale of a handsome
parlor grand was effected. Miss Edith Little,
LANCASTER, O.—Jos. S. Sites has been ap-
pointed receiver to settle up the partnership of
Miessie & Beck, music dealers of this city.
WORCESTER, MASS.—The Worcester County
Musical Association, established in 1858, will
open its 37th Annual Festival on Sept. 24th, and
close Sept. 28th. The Society has gathered a
library of 16,000 volumes.
NEW YORK, N. Y.—There is some talk that
Tammany contemplates putting Win. Stein way
in nomination for Mayor.
N. Y.—In the action of Levi
A. Young against Clark L. Jordan, as adminis-
trator of the estate of Jas. Van Auken, deceased,
to recover the purchase price of a piano bought
on the installment plan of the plaintiff, Referee
W. C. Mills has rendered judgment for the
plaintiff for $238 and interest.
GLOVERSVILLE,
STOCKTON, PA.—The dwelling occupied by
Prof. Wm. Enkhoper and his wife (German
musician) was completely destroyed by fire;
$2,000 worth of musical instruments were con-
sumed by the flames. Loss on building, $5,000.
MIDDLETOWN, N. Y.—Moses E. Davis, for the
past two years employed by the Morgan Music
Co., died at his home, 53 Hanford street, at the
age of 49 years. He leaves a wife and three
sons.
NEW YORK, N. Y.—The body of a man float-
ing in the river Sunday was identified as that of
Frank TJmscheid, piano maker, living on 9th
avenue, between 42d and 43d streets.
NEW YORK, N. Y.—Thos. Nelson, Jr., Secre-
tary of the Rice Musical String Co., 161 West
29th street, was a complainant in Jefferson
Market Court, August 28th, against Otto
Schindler, of 345 East 58th street. Schindler
was formerly a collector for the company, and is
accused of having appropriated $14.87, which he
collected from Abraham Fleischer, a customer
of the firm last December. Schindler pleaded
not guilty, but was held for trial.
ATLANTA, GA.—On August 15th the Journal,
of Atlanta, Ga., published some reference to the
crooked career of an alleged piano tuner, who
goes under the name of F. A. Taylor, and who
claimed to be acting examiner for the Associated
Piano Makers of New York. He is said to be a
fraud, and recommendations given to him by
the Governor of Atlanta, recommending his
work have been withdrawn.
MASON CITY, I A.—O.
D. Bennet, dealer in
musical instruments, will erect a two story
double front building suitable for two stores.
BOSTON, MASS.—Dr. L. A. Manker fell down
an open elevator well at the Estey Piano Co. 's
rooms, on Tremont street, a few days ago, and
was badly bruised from head to foot.
NEW YORK, N. Y.—The Musical Mutual Pro-
tective Union of New York City will give a sum-
mer night's festival at the Old Homestead, 91st
street and 3d avenue, on the afternoon and eve-
ning of Monday, September 10th, the first of a
series for the purpose of raising a fund to estab-
lish a home for old musicians in New York.
NEW BRIGHTON, N. Y.—Mr. James Crabtree,
who has already a well established musical
business, has leased one of the stores in the
"Richmond," the fine new building on Rich-
mond Terrace, and will open up a piano ware-
room and music store.
Sioux CITY, IA.—The Stratton Music Co.,
dealers in musical instruments, failed to-day,
giving chattel mortgages aggregating $12,000.
The John Church Co. was in first, with $1,500
mortgage. The Security National Bank, of this
city, is the principal creditor, hold a third chat-
tel to secure $6,300. Other liabilities will swell
the total to $20,000 ; assets $28,000.
NEW YORK, N. Y.—There will be on exhibi-
tion in Tiffany's & Co.'s establishment, Sep-
tember 15th, a sterling silver wreath sixteen
inches in diameter, which is to be presented to
Johann Strauss, the great composer of waltzes,
on October 15th, 1894. There are fifty leaves,
on each of which the name of a composition of
Strauss will be engraved. This is to be pre-
sented to him by his American admirers.
MR.
CARL DROOP and Mr. H. J. Read, of
Washington, D. C , arrived from Europe last
week on S. S. "Saale." Mr. Carl Droop made
a flying trip to London and Hamburg on busi-
ness for his firm, Edward F. Droop & Sons.
A. H. MOOREHEAD has entered the service of
the Starr Piano Co. as salesman. He was for-
merly with the Nelson Piano Company at Grand
Rapids, Mich.
THE Wissner grand piano will be played at the
Worcester Festival, which occurs on the 24th-
28th, by Mme. Julia Rive King. A very clever
piece of enterprise, which reflects credit on the
go-ahead manager of the Wissner house—Mr.
Frank King.
" Credit to Whom Credit is Due."
f
HE classification of musical instruments in
the new tariff bill is mainly due to the en-
ergetic work of Mr. C. N. Post, of Lyon &
Healy. In the McKinley bill musical in-
struments came under a half dozen different
schedules, such as metal, wood, glass, china, etc.,
which led to a good deal of misunderstanding
and injustice to the trade. Through Mr. Post's
suggestions, however, this has all been done
away with, and whether the new bill is an ad-
vantage or disadvantage to the country, his ser-
vices in this connection should not be over-
looked.